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Fringe Festival, monarch butterflies and Katy Perry: What's on this weekend in Manitoba
Colleen Bready shares some of the events taking place across the province between July 25 and 27, 2025.
Here are some of the events taking place across Manitoba from July 25-27, 2025.
Winnipeg Exchange District and The Cube
July 16-27
Choose your own adventure from more than 170 local, national, and international theatre companies, or enjoy street performers and bands at The Cube in Old Market Square.
Gimli
July 23-27
The largest rural film festival in Canada returns to the shores of Lake Winnipeg with local, national, and international features, docs and short films.
Altona
July 25-27
The Manitoba Sunflower Festival celebrates its 60th anniversary with live performances, family activities, a parade and the return of the ping pong drop.
Austin
July 24-27
History comes alive in a celebration of the province's agricultural roots with demonstrations, a rodeo and live music.
Winnipeg Beach
July 25-27
Enjoy the midway just off the Winnipeg Beach boardwalk, catch the parade or live band, and stick around for the Saturday night fireworks display.
Springfield Curling Club, Dugald
July 26
This traditional country fair features exhibits in horticulture, baking, photography, and more, along with local musical entertainment, children's activities and competitions.
Swan River
July 24-27
Experience a weekend loaded with rodeo fun, chuckwagon races, entertainment, a midway and more.
Deloraine
July 25-26
A parade, food trucks, cornhole, highland heavy games, and more highlight this annual fair.
Plumas
July 26
Celebrate the summer with a fun day that includes a parade, bouncy castles, slo-pitch tournament, and fireworks.
Naawi-Oodena, 505 Kenaston Blvd.
July 26-27
A tribute to the culture, traditions, and spirit of the Anishinaabe people with music, dance, food and storytelling.
Leigh Cochrane Memorial Visitors Centre, Fisher River
July 27
The Fisher River Cree Nation celebrates its 150th Anniversary at its Annual Community Celebration, which includes a concert with Johnny Reid and Trooper.
Living Prairie Museum
July 26-27
Take a hike, make a craft, and take home your own milkweed plant at this celebration of the monarch butterfly.
Lyric Theatre, Assiniboine Park
July 23-25, 7:30 p.m.
Get a sneak peek at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet's 2025-26 season with an excerpt from T'əl: The Wild Man of the Woods and performances from the recreational division students.
Lyric Theatre, Assiniboine Park
July 26, 4 p.m.
Folklorama gets ready to welcome you to the world with a kick-off featuring cultural performances, workshops, children's activities, and an Ambassadors parade.
Transcona Centennial Square
July 25, 7 p.m.
Break out the lawn chair or blanket and catch the Minecraft Movie in the square.
Dalnavert Museum and Visitors' Centre
July 25, 7 p.m.
Help solve a Victorian mystery as you step into the past at Dalnavert Museum.
Assiniboine Park Zoo
July 25, 6 p.m.
This adults-only event includes live music, zoo chats, sips and snacks and the chance to tour the zoo without the kids.
Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada
July 25-27
The P-51D Mustang lands at the museum for a short exhibition.
Kenora
July 26, 3 p.m.
Imanbek, Mesto and more provide the soundtrack for this one-day music festival at the Harbourfront.
Summer Multicultural Celebration
Riverbank Discovery Centre, Brandon
July 26
A day of music, dance, food and cultural performances.
Ukrainian Canadian Heritage Day
Sandy Lake Heritage Museum, Sandy Lake
July 26
Try your hand at paska and pysanka making, tour the museum, and enjoy traditional fried bread.
Riverbend Park, Neepawa
July 26
Neepawa hosts its first-ever multicultural day with performances, food trucks, face painting and more.
Flavours of the World—The Kulture Vibe
Saturday July 26, 2025- Crescent Drive Park, 5-8pm
Connect with more than 30 communities in this outdoor cultural celebration featuring food, music and dance.
The Forks
July 25-27
Kick off your shoes to bounce, take in a live performance, or grab a bite.
Ethelbert
July 27
All vehicles and motorcycles are welcome at this car show in downtown Ethelbert.
Monsters & Mayhem
Keystone Centre, Brandon
July 25-27
Monster trucks, freestyle motocross riders, and more bring the mayhem to the Keystone Centre for 3 shows. Get up close to the trucks and drivers during a Pit Party.
Richer
July 26
This summer open-air market on the grounds of a historic site features everything from upcycled treasures to bath products and sweet treats.
Prince of Egypt
July 25-27, August 1-3
Candlewick Players presents a Broadway musical based on the film 'The Prince of Egypt.'
Katy Perry Lifetime Tour
Canada Life Centre
July 26, 7 p.m.
Popstar Katy Perry brings her Lifetime Tour to Canada Life Centre.
Chris Distefano
Club Regent Event Centre
July 25, 7 p.m.
Get ready to laugh out loud as Club Regent welcomes one of today's most beloved names in stand-up comedy.
Ben Walker
Rumor's Restaurant and Comedy Club Tickets:
July 22-26
This veteran comedian is known for his quick off-the-cuff style.
The Basement Comedy Lounge
July 25-26, 8:30 p.m.
The best acts from this year's Fringe Festival descend upon The Basement.
Big Blues Bash
Blue Note Park, Times Change(d) High & Lonesome Club
July 26
Blue Note Park sings the blues in a big bash Saturday.
Corydon Ave. & Hugo St. S.
July 26, 7 pm
Band: High Profile
Corydon Ave. & Lilac St. S.
July 27, 7 pm
Band: Dance in Ur Pantz
Enjoy live music and the other sights and sounds of Corydon Avenue.
Winnipeg Beach
July 26, 7 p.m.
Band: Glove Box Gold
Enjoy an evening of music steps away from the Winnipeg Beach boardwalk.
Crocus Suncatch Sounds
Suncatch Plaza, Morden
July 26, 7 p.m.
Band: Faces for Radio
Enjoy a night of music in downtown Morden.
Summer Entertainment Series
Assiniboine Park
Garden Concerts
Performance Garden, The Leaf
July 26, 11 a.m.
Band: Xander Boulard
Winnipeg Sea Bears vs. Edmonton Stingers
Canada Life Centre
July 25, 7:30 p.m.
Come cheer on the Sea Bears as they take on the Edmonton Stingers.
Great Park Detective Campfire Talk
Birds Hill Amphitheatre
July 25, 8:30–9:30pm
Help Park Detective Humphrey Beargart find who destroyed his campsite.
Art in the Park
Birds Hill Amphitheatre
July 27, 10:30 a.m.
Learn about the flora and fauna in Birds Hill Park and make a craft as a reminder of what you learned.
Constellations Campfire Talk
Camper's Cove Beach, Clearwater Lake Provincial Park
July 26, 10 p.m.
Listen to stories about the stars and learn what's overhead. Bring a chair and a mug for a drink.
Curious Crevices and Caves Guided Hike
Caves self-guiding trail, Clearwater Lake Provincial Park
July 27, 10 a.m.
Explore the caves at Clearwater Lake and hike along the cliffs with a park interpreter. Bring water, bug spray and proper footwear.
BATurday Night Live Presentation
Grand Beach Amphitheatre
July 26, 8 p.m.
Learn all about bats from a park interpreter and a special guest.
Art in the Park Family Program
Grand Beach Amphitheatre
July 27, 11 a.m.
Create some wild art and crafts.
Wildlife Safety Campfire Talk
Gull Harbour Amphitheatre
July 26, 8 p.m.
Enjoy a cup of hot chocolate around the campfire as you watch a movie and play games that teach you how to be wildlife smart. Bring your own mug.
Solar Family Reunion Presentation
Spruce Woods Visitor Centre
July 25, 8 p.m.
Meet up with Venus, Jupiter, Mars and others to learn about the habits, hot tempers, and icy relationship of our solar system. Stargazing to follow.
Awesome Animals Family Program
Spruce Woods Visitor Centre
July 27, 10 a.m.
Enjoy a puppet show highlighting the secret lives of the animals living in the park. Bring a blanket or chair.
Spectacular Spillway Family Program
St. Malo Amphitheatre
July 26, 2:30 p.m.
Take a short, guided walk up the spillway to learn about St. Malo and the importance of water management. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water.
Bothersome Bloodsuckers and Irritating Ivy Guided Hike
St. Malo Provincial Park Campground Office
July 27, 10 a.m.
Learn some ways you can keep away mosquitoes, ticks and poison ivy while on a hike in the woods. Wear sturdy shoes and bring insect repellent and water for the 2.5 km hike.
Fishy Friends Campfire Talk
Adam Lake Interpretive Program Area, Turtle Mountain Provincial Park
July 26, 7 p.m.
Gather around the campfire to learn about the species of fish that reside in the lakes.
Guided Paddle
William Lake, Turtle Mountain Provincial Park
July 27, 10 a.m.
Bring your kayak, canoe or SUP board for a paddle on William Lake and learn more about the waters of Turtle Mountain from a park interpreter. Bring lifejackets, paddles and Transport Canada safety equipment.
Aquatic Invasive Species Campfire Talk
Brereton Lake Campground
July 26, 7 p.m.
Learn the role anglers play in protecting lakes and rivers from aquatic invasive species and get some fishing tips.
Bio Blitz Guided Hike
Falcon Creek Trail
July 27, 10 a.m.
Take a walk around Falcon Creek Trail and take some pictures of the unique things you see. Bring your phone or camera, water, insect repellent and sturdy shoes.
Conversations at Bannock Point: Guided Walk
Bannock Point Petroforms
July 27, 10 a.m.
Learn about petroforms and why the site should be respected. Bring water and sturdy footwear.
