Here is a list of events taking place in Winnipeg and across Manitoba between Feb. 27 and March 1, 2026. Les Misérables Centennial Concert Hall February 24-March 1 The beloved musical returns to Winnipeg with its tale of unrequited love, rebellion and redemption. Polar Bear Weekend Assiniboine Park Zoo February 28-March 1 The Assiniboine Park Zoo puts the focus on polar bear conservation and research with some educational and family-friendly events. Binscarth Winterfest March 1, 12 p.m. 112 Crerar St., Binscarth Enjoy winter with outdoor and indoor activities, horse-drawn sleigh rides and mroe. Spinsters and Suffragists: Gender Norms and Gender Rebels in the Victorian Period Dalnavert Museum March 1, 12:30-1:30 p.m. A tour looking at the gender norms, roles and rebels in the Victorian era. Capotes and Cocoa Fort Dauphin Museum, Dauphin February 28 Celebrate Metis culture with stories, games and a kitchen party. Please dress for the weather. Children’s Hospital Book Market Comic Book Sale St. Vital Centre February 28 A one-day comic book sale in support of the Children’s Hospital. Seed Blessing Celebration Sandy-Saulteaux Spiritual Centre, Beausejour February 28 Highlighting Indigenous knowledge and teachings about seeds, plants and medicines. Guns N’ Hoses Charity Hockey Challenge Canada Life Centre February 28, 3 p.m. The Winnipeg Police Service and Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service battle it out on the ice in support of Project 11, the Never Alone Cancer Foundation and Special Olympics Manitoba. Manitoba Stick Curling Association Men’s and Women’s Provincial Championships February 27-March 2 Beausejour Curling Club The best 2-person stick curling teams in Manitoba compete for a berth in the National Championships. Art of Combat Red River Exhibition Park February 28, 5-11 p.m. Professional and amateur fighters across MMA, kickboxing and Muay Thai compete in this one-night fight card. Saturday Guided Snowshoe in the Park Riley Family Duck Pond Shelter, Assiniboine Park February 28, 10-11:30 a.m. Take a guided snowshoe adventure through Assiniboine Park. Guided Family Snowshoe FortWhyte Alive March 1, 1-2:15 p.m. Explore FortWhyte Alive by snowshoe and search for animal tracks and wildlife on this guided tour. Yoga with the Bears Assiniboine Park Zoo February 28, 8-9 a.m. Unwind with restorative pauses and poses in honour of International Polar Bear Day. Winter Weekend of Wonder—Kenora’s Winter Festival Kenora February 27-March 1 Three days of winter fun featuring music, sleigh rides, a fishing derby and more. Sip & Ski Grande Pointe Park February 27, 7-10 p.m. Sip your favourite beverage under the stars as you cross-country ski or snowshoe along a 340m trail. Lac du Bonnet Ice Fishing Derby Lac du Bonnet Town Dock and Beach February 28 Cast your line and reel in the big one for a chance to win. 7th Annual Community Art Show St. Andrews Rectory & Heritage Centre February 7-28 Painting, prints and sculptures from 19 local artists highlight this annual art show. Doodle POP Manitoba Theatre for Young People February 27-March 8 Boogie and Woogie invite you along for a sea adventure with a tiny turtle, using markers to create imaginary worlds that will capture your imagination and heart. The Undeniable Accusations of Red Cadmium Light Prairie Theatre Exchange February 24-March 14 An art gallery owner on the Otter Lake First Nation and her daughter find their careers and relationship at risk after a reporter delves deeper into the world of counterfeit Indigenous art. The 39 Steps Gas Station Arts Centre February 26-March 1 An adaptation of a novel and an Alfred Hitchcock movie, “The 39 Steps” follows a Canadian pursued by a mysterious organization following the death of a sultry spy. Little Theatre Festival Irish Association of Manitoba February 20-21 & February 27-28 Eight community theatre companies join together to put on 8 one-act plays over two weekends. Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre: Hockey Mom, Hockey Dad SRSS Theatre, Steinbach March 1, 7:30 p.m. The Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre takes the show on the road with a romantic comedy about two single parents who fall in love while watching their kids play hockey. Mecca Production Presents William Shakespeare’s Hamlet Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium February 26-28 Shakespeare’s literary masterpiece comes to life on the Brandon stage. Orbit Culture Burton Cummings Theatre February 28, 8 p.m. American Rock Legends—Tributes to Fogerty, CCR, Springsteen & Seger Club Regent Event Centre February 27, 7 p.m. WSO—Mendelssohn’s Symphony no. 4 Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium March 1, 3 p.m. Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer Crescent Arts Centre February 27, 6:30 p.m. Candlelight Concerts: Tribute to British Rock Legends Crescent Arts Centre February 27, 8:45 p.m. Back 40 Music Festival Presents: The ’70s Show P.W. Enns Centennial Concert Hall February 28, 7 p.m. Rob Bebenek Rumor’s Restaurant and Comedy Club February 24-28 Chris Robinson Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Club February 27-28 Speakeasy Magic 4 The Basement Comedy Lounge February 27-28 https://www.basementwpg.com/shows
