Here are some of the events taking place in Winnipeg and around Manitoba from June 19 to 21. TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival Exchange District June 16-21 Winnipeg’s largest downtown music event features six days of live music from local, national and international artists. Summer in the City Steinbach June 19-21 A celebration of heritage, culture, food and entertainment featuring a midway, kids activities and live entertainment, including headliner Owen Riegling. Nickel Days Thompson June 18-21 Enjoy the midway rides, fair food, a parade and live music, including headliner Dean Brody. Red River Exhibition Red River Exhibition Park June 12-21 Thrilling rides, fair food and fun for the whole family returns to Red River Exhibition Park. Reston Summer Fair Reston June 20-21 Come for a pancake breakfast, horse show, parade, concert, fireworks and more. Boissevain Summer Fair Boissevain Fairgrounds June 20-21 Enjoy horse and livestock shows, a petting zoo and more. Summer Solstice Days Baldur June 19-20 Celebrate the summer solstice with dancing, children’s entertainment, a car and motorcycle show, and more. 58th Manitoba Highland Gathering Legacy Park, East Selkirk June 20-21 Swords, Scottish heavy events, highland dance, a living history village and more. Indigenous Peoples Day at The Forks The Forks June 21 The Forks and the Treaty Relations Commission of Manitoba co-host a day of dancers, musicians, Inuit games, a handmade market and more. Indigenous Peoples Day at the Park Assiniboine Park June 20 Enjoy a performance in the garden, some children’s activities and learn more about teepee traditions, stories and more. National Indigenous Peoples Day WAG-Qaumajuq June 21 Take a tour of “The Art of Sovereignty,” take an art making workshop or enjoy a rooftop concert. National Indigenous Peoples Day - Culture, Film & Living Traditions FortWhyte Alive June 20-21 Immerse yourself in Indigenous culture, storytelling and learning with Knowledge Keeper Jaime Grasby, take a self-guided scavenger hunt focused on the Seven Sacred Teachings and Indigenous languages, or catch a screening of “The Lake Winnipeg Project” documentary series. National Indigenous Peoples Day Riverbank Discovery Centre, Brandon June 21 Enjoy a powwow, a marketplace and more. Indigenous Peoples Day Event Ukrainian Bandstand, Portage la Prairie June 21 Manitoba’s premier joins the event featuring cultural demonstrations and entertainment. Indigenous Peoples Day Gimli Pavilion June 21, 1 p.m. Gimli marks Indigenous Peoples Day at the Pavilion. Indigenous Peoples Day Roblin Curling Arena June 21, 4 p.m. Roblin Metis Local and Shell River Metis Association host an evening of live music by Midnight Run, Metis Makers Market, kids’ games and more. National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration Winnipegosis Youth Centre June 21 Little Muddy Waters Metis Local’s celebration includes a sunrise ceremony, music, family-friendly activities, community and culture. National Indigenous Peoples Day Gambler First Nation June 21 Gambler First Nation presents an outdoor event with inflatables, a powwow and feast. Red River Métis Lot Walking Tour Henteleff Park Foundation June 20, 11 a.m. A local historian leads the dive into the history of the Métis river lot system. Kupalofest Garland June 19-21 Cultures come together at this feasting, crafting and dancing festival. Wings & Wheels Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada June 21 Enjoy a day of vintage planes, motorcycles and cars. Family Day Glenboro June 21, 1-3 p.m. Bounce on inflatables, enjoy some music, take a train ride or snag some treats in the candy toss. Just 4U Daze Shoal Lake June 19-21 Celebrate summer with a BBQ lunch or supper, town-wide garage sale, outdoor family games, dance and fish fry. 2026 JCAM Bon Odori Matsuri Japanese Cultural Association of Manitoba June 20, 12 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon filled with folk dancing, karaoke, Japanese kids’ games, carnival games and watermelon. Little Valley Jamboree Erickson June 19-20 A two-day festival filled with live music, a jamboree express train, bouncy castle and more in support of children with additional needs living in rural Manitoba. Quilt Canada 2026 RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg June 18-20 Preserve the traditions of quilting while learning about the current trends and new techniques. Father’s Day Waterbug Derby Oak Hammock March Wetland Discovery Centre June 21 Show off your critter dipping skills for a chance to win some prizes. Wellness Day at the Park Park Community Centre, Brandon June 20, 1 p.m. Live local music, workshops, a kids’ area and more. Brunch Fest Upper Fort Garry Park June 20 Enjoy an afternoon of food from local restaurants and cafés, live entertainment and lawn games. Must be 18+. The Kids Snowflake Father’s Day Bazaar Great Falls Community Hall, Powerview June 20 Children and youth can select a budget-friendly gift for their fathers. Cultural Community Market Princess Park, Brandon June 20 https://www.instagram.com/culturalcommunitymarket/ Celebrate culture and community with food, music, and local vendors. Rock N’ Gem Show 2026 Brandon Curling Club June 19-21 Discover luminous minerals and geological wonders as you wander through displays of crystals, fossils, gemstones and jewelry. Manitoba Marathon University of Manitoba June 21 Runners hit the streets of Winnipeg in this annual Father’s Day event. The Mud Rodeo Portage la Priaire June 20 Grab a lawn chair and watch ATVs race through the mud bog. Shakespeare in the Ruins presents “An Iliad” Trappist Monastery, St. Norbert June 18-July 5 A cheeky adaptation of Homer’s epic poem. Shakespeare in the Ruins presents “As You Like It” Trappist Monastery, St. Norbert June 4-July 5 Shakespeare’s beloved pastoral comedy returns to Trappist Monastery Park for the first time since 2004. Pimootayowin: A Festival of New Work Tom Hendry Warehouse June 14-19 Local artists share the storytelling and playwriting they’ve created over the past year. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring In Concert Centennial Concert Hall June 19-20, 7:30 p.m. Rockin’ Gimli Harbour Gimli Harbour June 20, 7:30 p.m. Band: Leddwyn Gimli Park Pavilion June 21, 1 p.m. Band: Darren Lavallee Tyson Ray Borsboom w/ Pony Gold & Ila Barker The Handsome Daughter June 19, 9 p.m. Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons Winnipeg Art Gallery June 19, 8:30 p.m. Candlelight: Featuring Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and More Winnipeg Art Gallery June 19, 6:30 p.m. Summer Party Night Elkhorn Resort, Onanole June 20 Rainbow Riot: Pride and Punchlines Edition Gas Stations Arts Centre June 19, 8:30 p.m. Addievision X Proper The Park Theatre June 19, 9 p.m. Luana Moth w/ Beth & Laughing Court The Park Theatre June 20, 8 p.m. Lowlife’s EP Release Party Sidestage June 19, 9:30 p.m. Peter Harder Sidestage June 20, 9 p.m. Gaurav Gupta Live West End Cultural Centre June 19, 8 p.m. Maddie Wiener Rumor’s Restaurant and Comedy Club June 18-20 Ty Boissonnault The Basement Comedy Lounge June 19, 8:30 p.m. SLK The Delusional Tour The Basement Comedy Lounge June 21, 7:30 p.m. Winnipeg Sea Bears vs Edmonton Stingers Canada Life Centre June 20, 7:30 p.m.
