Winnipeg Pro Wrestling - Voyageur Cup 2026 - 2 NIGHTS
For the Belt!
The third annual WPW VOYAGEUR CUP takes place March 13 and 14 at the West End Cultural Centre
The Dust Rhinos, St Paddy's Day
Celtic Trad/Rock
For fans of The Pogues, The Proclaimers, Great Big Sea, The Chieftans
We know them, we love them. The Dust Rhinos are here to celebrate St Patrick’s Day! (No snakes).
Doors - 7:00pm
Show - 8:00pm
All Ages
$25-$30
All tickets subject to service fees
Two Pianos, No Rodeo
Blues, Rock, maybe even Classical
For fans of Blue Rodeo, Blues keys
Past and present Blue Rodeo pianists Bob Wiseman and Mike Boguski join forces.
This isn’t a concert. It’s a piano séance in two acts.
Bob Wiseman and Mike Boguski, two of Canada’s most unpredictable keyboard minds are taking turns dismantling and reimagining what a solo piano set can be. One piano. Two artists. Zero cowboy hats.
THE PLAYERS:
BOB WISEMAN Founding member of Blue Rodeo. Punk pianist. Lo-fi provocateur. Think Monk meets Burroughs at a Toronto dive bar. Expect sound collage, biting satire, sonic left turns. Nothing’s off limits.
MIKE BOGUSKI Current Blue Rodeo pianist. Ambient soul explorer. A master of restraint and reverie. Piano as landscape. Melody as memory. Quiet storms and cinematic swells. Musical cliff jumping.
THE NIGHT:
Each artist takes the same piano and launches in opposite directions - solo, stripped down, wide open.
One piano. Two deeply personal journeys. No safety net. No genre crutches. No rodeo. Come for the clash of styles. Stay for the communion. This is piano as protest, as prayer or as whatever they feel that night.
"Two Pianos, No Rodeo" is for those who like their art live, unexpected and slightly dangerous. Think of it less like a show and more like two sonic postcards from different planets sent through the same grand piano.
Doors - 7:00pm
Show - 8:00pm
All Ages
$30-$35
All tickets subject to service fees
The Fu Fu Chi Chi Choir - Album Release!
Prairie alt-folk
For fans of The Kingston Trio, The Bulgarian State Radio & Television Female Vocal Choir, The B-52s, if Alison Krauss and Nick Cave had three sets of triplets
Hot off a year which saw them playing at The Winnipeg Folk Festival as one of The Wandering Minstrels (thanks to Fred Penner for jumping in to sing backup on Jaybird), leading a raucous kitchen party for The Moose ’N Fiddle Festival at Caliper Lake, Ontario, as well as packed backyard concerts, protest concerts and Park Alleys, The Fu Fu Chi Chi Choir are thrilled to be launching their full length album Chimes at Midnight at WECC - one of their favourite venues.
Joined by opening acts Amby and The Lady Lumps.
About Chimes at Midnight
A full length album featuring fan favourites from the last few years. The songs run the gamut from cheeky folk-pop to lively dance numbers, murder ballads to lamentations. Themes include friendship, social anxiety, and all our bad choices.
This album was a pursuit of what we love and carries with it all of the sacrifice, hard work, resilience, patience, forgiveness, and understanding that comes with getting it made.
Arising out of a time a great uncertainty, we, as a group, are aware that our love of music is a gift we share with each other, and in turn a gift of joy we send out into the world.
The Fu Fu Chi Chi Choir concert has been selected for the Setting The Stage mentorship program, sponsored by RBC and powered by Canadian Live. This amazing initiative supports independent and emerging artists.
MODO-LIVE Presents - Bruce McCulloch - Dark Purple Slice
Dark Purple Slice
Bruce McCulloch’s Dark Purple Slice is a one-man show that moves brilliantly between funny, relatable and uplifting. Combining touching and hilarious stories with poetic observations on life and the things we do, Bruce takes the audience on an unforgettable journey. As the "dark purple slice" of the Kids in the Hall, Bruce explores the lengths we go to to cope, using his favourite method - gallows humour. In the dark times, it's sometimes all you have to get through. Featuring new great songs and old favourites, Bruce makes an agreement with the audience to take care of each other and to embrace the beauty and joy of life.
Let Cuba Live! Fundraiser
On Thursday, March 26th, join SOLidarity with Cuban Farmers, Manitoba-Cuba Solidarity Committee, and the West End Cultural Centre for LET CUBA LIVE: A Musical Fundraising Evening, featuring lively performances by Papa Mambo, Grupo El Solar, and Onna Lou.
Cuba is facing a severe humanitarian crisis.
All proceeds from this show will go towards these initiatives. We are accepting monetary donations only, please. Our Cuban partners will guide us with their specific needs and priorities to distribute the fund.
Come and celebrate the resilience of the Cuban people, and join in our initiatives to Let Cuba Live!
Brazil Before Bossa
Brazil Before Bossa with Amber Epp & Emmanuel Bach
Join master Brazilian guitarist Emmanuel Bach and acclaimed vocalist Amber Epp for a captivating musical journey into the heart of Brazil. “Brazil Before Bossa” uncovers the sophisticated and vibrant sounds that paved the way for the global bossa nova phenomenon.
Travel through the foundational rhythms of choro, the exultant samba era, and the golden age of samba-canção, all before arriving at the iconic sounds of bossa nova. With Emmanuel’s authentic mastery of the guitar and cavaquinho, and Amber’s captivating Portuguese vocals, this concert is a passionate exploration of Brazilian cultural history.
Discover the rich story behind the music in an engaging evening that celebrates artistic heritage and cross-cultural connection, live at the West End Cultural Centre.
Anmol Magic
Out of this World!
Reality Entertainment presents the Out of This World Tour by the sensational magician, Anmol Magic.
Anmol, a master illusionist known for his mind-bending tricks and captivating stage presence from past 13 years, is bringing his world class show to India for a limited time only. This isn't just a magic show-its an experience that bends reality, where the impossible becomes possible right before your eyes.
The Out of This World Tour promises to be the most talked-about event of the year. Gather your friends, family, and anyone who believes or does not believes in of magic, and secure your tickets.
Language: Punjabi/English
Age: 3+ years and older
For Group Tickets & Sponsorships: 639-997-6969 | info@therealityentertainment.com
Cara Luft Album Release
Folk, Singer-songwriter.
For fans of The Wailin' Jennys and The Small Glories, plus Gillian Welch, Sarah Harmer, Neko Case, Brandi Carlile, Lucinda Williams, Patty Griffin, Linda Thompson
One of Canada’s most acclaimed and much-loved singer-songwriters Cara Luft makes a long-anticipated return with a joyful solo album – her first in over 13 years. The culmination of a period of upheaval and transformation, the album is Cara’s most assured and personal work to date. Cara's guiding principle was simple: to work with friends who embodied kindness, consideration and be generous of spirit. From this ethos emerged the foundations of her new album and a trusted creative entourage she affectionately calls “the quadrangle of awesomeness": musician/singer/songwriter Clayton Parsons (Creanbrook, BC), session musician/producer Soctt Poley (Liverpool, UK) and engineer Julia Graff (Vancouver, BC). Recorded over 12 days in Vancouver, Cara, Scott and Clayton sang and played nearly everything themselves – guitars, banjos, electric bass and pedal steel – making it an intimate and cathartic experience. It showcases Cara’s remarkable musicianship and uncanny ability to sing about personal things that resonate deeply with the listener without descending into navel- gazing. “I want to create and offer a reflection of the human experience,” she explains. The result, My Heart Will Always Be, is a tour de force. The album is both a personal declaration and a celebration of music’s enduring power to heal, connect and bring joy.
Robert Thomas & the Sessionmen
"A vibrant fusion of John Prine's sharp wit and Lyle Lovett’s musicality paired with the Live energy and spirited performance of their Canadian cousins, Great Big Sea. Thomas and his stellar mates craft a fun, memorable musical experience that harmonizes storytelling with dynamic stage presence.” - The LA Times
Don Amero Trio w/ Antonio Larosa
Don Amero is a captivating singer whose soulful sound and heartfelt storytelling have made him one of Canada’s most beloved performers. A multiple JUNO and CCM Award nominee, Don has spent nearly the past two decades touring and speaking across the country, earning admiration for both his music and his message.
Of Cree and Métis heritage, Don brings authenticity and purpose to everything he does — from his powerful performances to his ongoing advocacy for Indigenous communities. Whether on stage or off, he leads with heart, hope, and a deep desire to uplift others.
Antonio Larosa is a country-rock and roots artist whose music blends the grit of blues, the soul of vintage rock, and the storytelling of classic country. With a voice that channels the spirit of Elvis Presley and the emotional weight of Chris Stapleton, Larosa creates songs that are heartfelt, lived-in, and unapologetically honest. Raised in Vancouver, BC, Larosa was drawn to the music of Johnny Cash, The Allman Brothers, BB King, and Roy Orbison from a young age. His music reflects those roots: raw, rhythmic, and filled with sincerity, but filtered through his own lens and life experiences.
SADAA - Echoes, Stories from Palestine
This event centers visual art and music (Aoud) as a powerful way to reclaim, heal, and tell Palestinian stories. Drawing from lived experiences and creative work inspired by Palestine, the gathering brings together images, color, and storytelling to explore memory, land, identity, and belonging. Through visual art, stories move beyond words—holding grief and hope, loss and resilience—within a shared space for reflection, connection, and community. All are welcome.
SADAA founder Izzeddin on the meaning of the name: In the Arabic language, Sadaa means echo. My goal with Sadaa is to create the mountain top from which voices and stories are allowed to echo. To be the catalyst for marginalized narratives to be carried into the world.
Doors - 7:00pm
Show - 8:00pm
All Ages
$15-$20
All tickets subject to service fees
The Kubasonics
Kubasonics are arguably Newfoundland's finest Ukrainian band. This award winning group combines top-flight musicianship spiced with quirky humour, a dizzying array of exotic traditional instruments, and an eclectic high-energy stage show. Their unique brand of mile a minute speed-folk is balanced with haunting ancient melodies and heart-warming stories that offer a window into a unique and vibrant culture. From large concert stages to intimate workshop settings they never fail to capture an audience. And with splashes of traditional Newfoundland tunes as an important part of their hybrid musical mix, a Kubasonics show is an experience not soon to be forgotten.
Paddling Film Festival 2026
Co-presented by Wilderness Supply and The WECC.
Things get WILD at the Paddling Film Festival. Come check it out, then immediately make plans to go paddling.
The Paddling Film Festival is an annual film tour, produced by Rapid Media, that show-cases the best paddling films of the year. After humble beginnings at a local hall in Palmer Rap-ids, Ontario, Paddling FilmFestival has become a sought after international event series that inspires individuals, organizations and whole communities to celebrate all types of paddlesports.The Paddling Film Festival begins as a film contest. Each year more than 90 films are entered by professional producers and up-and-coming filmmakers from all corners of the world.
The Paddling Film Festival committee narrows these submissions down to a shortlist of films and then decides upon winners for each category. The winning and shortlisted films are then toured around the world as the Paddling Film Festival.
Doors - 6:00pm
Show - 7:00pm
All Ages
$25-$30
All tickets subject to service fees
Royal Wood - Have A Heart Tour
Have a Heart
Longtime fans of each other, Royal Wood and Fortunate Ones are tired of being touring ships passing in the night. Both are musical miners of the heart, so they decided to call this The Have a Heart Tour. It’s been a long time coming, but well worth the wait!
Honky Tonk Man Show: Tribute to Dwight Yoakam
The Honky Tonk Man tribute show celebrates the best of honky tonk music icon Dwight Yoakam, delivered by the energetic and talented five-piece HTM tribute band. This all-Canadian band fronted by Greg Mildenberger includes Winnipeg’s own Dale Thomas on lead guitar. The HTM band delves into the vast Dwight Yoakam catalogue with humour, anecdotes and great music.
Credited with the 80s-90s revival of honky-tonk and hillbilly music, Dwight Yoakam’s popularity spawned over 30 studio, live, and compilation albums, 37 top charted singles, three #1 albums including a triple-platinum album ‘This Time’. Yoakam has also amassed two Academy of Country Music Awards and two Grammys!
You’ll hear hits like Guitars Cadillacs, 1000 Miles From Nowhere, Fast as You, Honky Tonk Man, and many more Yoakam originals and cool covers that he’s recorded during his career.
Honky Tonk Man tribute show. A tribute to the music of Dwight Yoakam. It’s honky tonk baby!
Guitar Night III: The Trilogy
Guitar Night 3: The Trilogy…
brings three powerhouse guitar-driven acts together for one explosive night at the West End Cultural Centre. Featuring Ash and the Arsonists, Ronnie Ladobruk, and Leddwyn. This showcase celebrates blistering solos, heavy riffs, and high octane performances from some of Winnipeg’s most electrifying players. Whether you’re die-hard guitar fans or just love loud, passionate live music, this is a night built for volume, virtuosity and pure rock energy.
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Doors - 7:00pm
Show - 8:00pm
All Ages
$15 - In Advance
$20 - At The Door
All tickets subject to service fees
Daniel Champagne
Doors - 7:00pm
Show - 8:00pm
All Ages
$30-$35
All tickets subject to service fees
The Australian virtuoso recently described as 'the finest guitar player of this generation,' has been selling out concerts around the globe — and in the spring of 2026, he’ll bring his now-famed live show to intimate venues across Western Canada!
“Do whatever it takes to get in the front row!” – Rhythms Magazine, Australia
“A generational talent that must be seen to be believed.” – Roots Magazine, UK
Don’t miss your chance to see live music at its finest!
Daniel Champagne lives and breathes music. Playing upwards of 250 concerts around the world each year, he is as loved globally as he is in his homeland of Australia. His signature guitar style and formidable stage show have garnered accolades and dedicated fans worldwide.
Growing up in the Bega Valley on the Far South Coast of New South Wales, the story goes that the young artist first picked up his instrument of choice at age five, following in the footsteps of his musical father. He began writing songs at twelve, trained classically throughout his teens, and performed wherever he could — honing his craft and developing the electric live show that he is renowned for today. At eighteen, he finished school, turned professional, and hit the road without looking back.
The following eighteen years have seen him release seven studio albums, sell out concerts across the globe, play some of the biggest festivals under the sun, and share stages with the likes of Tommy Emmanuel, INXS, John Butler, Lucinda Williams, Ani DiFranco, Judy Collins, and Rodrigo y Gabriela.
Expect jaw-dropping guitar skills, songs that carry the heart away, and the stories of a troubadour that will stay with you long after the last note rings out — a Daniel Champagne show is not just a concert, it’s an experience.
WHAT THE PRESS SAY
“The word ‘prodigy’ seems to entirely fall short of this soft-spoken young man’s skills. He coaxes sounds and melodies out of his instrument that literally drop jaws.” – The Calgary Herald, Canada
“Today I saw the future of folk — festival-goers flocking in the thousands towards the main stage to witness a young musical phenomenon from Australia dish out an absolute show-stopper.” –
The Firefly Column, USA
“A generational talent.” – Roots Magazine, UK
“Daniel Champagne is a crossroads, fusing the strong traditions of blues, folk, and other roots art with pop showmanship and admirable lyrical ability. I firmly believe that he will become an ambassador for roots music in a time where it desperately needs representation.” – The Indie
Blender, Canada
“Reinventing roots guitar.” – Rhythms Magazine, Australia
“Watching Daniel Champagne perform is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. He is a true prodigy who plays like no one else could possibly play unless they spent at least two lifetimes studying the art.” – BW Review, New Zealand
“Daniel Champagne exudes a natural ease on stage, as he sings poignant lyrics and beautifully crafted melodies that invariably carry the heart with grand romanticism. Coupled with an exhilarating guitar talent that transcends mere acoustic playing to replicate a whole band, Champagne is simply magical.” – The Music, Australia
“You feel as if he just invented the instrument yesterday and was discovering its possibilities afresh.” – Ted Gioia, American jazz critic and music
Magic Entertainment presents Gaurav Gupta LIVE
Stand-up Comedy
A dentist-turned-comedian, he has taken the comedy circuit by storm with his unique style and engaging stage presence. Gaurav’s humor often revolves around family dynamics, middle-class struggles, and the quirks of Indian society, making him relatable to audiences across the globe.
With millions of views on his YouTube videos and a massive fan base, Gaurav Gupta has carved a niche for himself as one of India’s most beloved comedians. His performances are a perfect blend of satire, observational humor, and storytelling, ensuring that there’s something for everyone.
Gaurav Gupta’s North America tour in 2026 is set to be a laughter-filled rollercoaster ride. Whether you’ve been a longtime fan or are new to his comedy, his live performances promise to leave you spellbound.
Coming to Winnipeg for the first time!
Age - 13+
Language - Hindi
Jarlath Regan - "Gas Man"
A BRAND NEW Standup Show From “Yer Man” Off Instagram.
Ireland’s favourite comedian/Mammy translator, Jarlath Regan returns to the stage with a brand new show for 2026. The world knows and loves him for his hilarious daily clips, now it’s time for you to see this Gas Man in person. Jarlath Regan’s brand new 2026 standup comedy show is packed to the gills with his unique brand of spot on observational standup material and ridiculous stories. “Prepare to cry with laughter” (The Post)Following millions of views and a sell out world tour, Jarlath is making good on his promise to bring his audience a brand spanking new show every single year. Now is your opportunity to grab a ticket.
We are all going to need a laugh in 2026 and Jarlath is here to deliver it. In this world of unending negativity, bleakness and cynicism there’s never been a better time to come and escape from it all for a night of quality laughs courtesy of “the jewel in Ireland’s comedy crown” (The Examiner).
Jarlath first burst into the public consciousness in 2023 when his Instagram and TikTok videos took the world by storm. Patrick Kielty dubbed him “A comedy master at work”. The Irish Times refers to him as a “comedy genius”. Audiences can’t get enough. Jarlath’s last tour was a sell out across America including 5 nights at the legendary Gramercy Theatre off Broadway. In 2025 the Kildare man travelled globe and won the hearts of audiences across Canada, Australia, the U.K. and Ireland. His January residency at Dublin’s 3Olympia has now become a fixture in the comedy calendar.
Last year he promised us a brand new show for 2026. Even his wife struggled to believe he could do it but somehow he has. Gas Man features 90 minutes of jokes and stories never before seen on stage or screen. If you like your comedy smart, sharp, warm and searingly funny, then this is the show for you.
“I forgot what it felt like to cry in public, through laughter” - The Irish Post.
“Universally enjoyable – 90 minutes of jaw-achingly funny anecdotes which spanned every topic imaginable.” - The Post
“A subtle yet sublime helping of observational wit” The Herald ★★★★★
“Downright hilarious…comedy genius” The Irish Times ★★★★★
“Had the audience shaking so violently with laughter they probably could have charged their phones” Edinburgh Festivals Magazine
“Regan is an expert storyteller and this is a beautifully constructed show that I could have happily listened to for twice its length.” ★★★★ The Arts Desk
Michael Kaeshammer
Jazz-based pop, R&B
For fans of the crooners, Adam Baldwin, Michael Buble, Rufus Wainwright
Something magical happens when Michael Kaeshammer sits at the piano. Sure, like all pianists, he plays 12 notes across 88 keys. But the musician and songwriter coaxes dazzling, kaleidoscopic sounds from his instrument in a way few can rival.
So, it’s no surprise that Turn It Up — Kaeshammer’s towering 15th album — is superb, a dynamic, rollicking collection though one stubbornly resistant to a single, catchall genre. “Eclectic yet accessible jazz-based pop” might come closest to the mark, but it doesn’t quite capture it all. Like his sprawling record collection, which houses everything from AC/DC to Erik Satie, Kaeshammer’s songs reflect his boundless appreciation of music in whatever form it takes.
Across a brilliant, globe-trotting career highlighted by nine tours of China, three appearances at the Olympics, and countless shows opposite international superstars, the German-born, B.C.-based Kaeshammer has electrified audiences with his indelible repertoire and consistently positive outlook on life which infuses his lyrics. “I am a very positive person,” confirms the seven-time JUNO Award nominee and unabashed foodie, who hosts cooking show Kaeshammer’s Kitchen on Vancouver Island’s CHEK TV. “I really love playing shows and being on-stage. If Turn It Up helps me to do more of that, then I’m all in. Music is my favourite thing to do.”
ASL INTERPRETed PLAY DEAF ARTS MANIToba Presents: ReBirth of Courage
GATHERED SERIES: FOUR
Natasha Bacchus "Courage" DEAF OLYMPIAN & ACTOR
West End Cultural Centre SHOW & MEET & GREET
TICKETS:$20 CASH AT DOOR OR E-TRANSFER TREASURER@MCSD-DAM.COM
Ages 14-17 FREE MCSD-DAM
Members $5 Discount
MANITОВА ARTS COUNCIL CONSEIL DES ARTS DU MANITOBA
Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar with Marcus Trummer - Reckless Hearts Tour
Modo Live presents Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar
with Marcus Trummer
RECKLESS HEARTS TOUR
“A Powerhouse Band and Vocals That Shake The Foundations”
Martin is the lead singer, songwriter and focal point of the group. A dynamic front woman, she possesses a stunning voice that is capable of summoning up tidal waves of spine-tingling emotion in one instance while delicately bringing out the nuances of a gut-wrenching lyric in the next. A torrid force of nature, night after night she takes audiences to emotional peaks while leaving them stunned with her sheer pin-you-against-the-wall power.
While Martin is a powerhouse unto herself, the vocal alchemy of Delta Sugar is not the work of a single talent. In combination with what she likes to term her “co-vocalists,” the vocal blend that Delta Sugar produces is pure, unadulterated gospel-tinged, neuron-tingling magic where the sum is even richer than the already soul-melting parts.
The first single from Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar’s stunning new album, The Reckless One, is a four-on-floor stomping dance track entitled “Don’t Have To Be.” Sporting a melody that will have listeners singing along, the track features swirling Booker T-inspired organ, a swaggering horn line and Samantha Martin’s trademark hurricane-force vocals. Irresistibly catchy, the song has been filling dance floors every night since she started performing it.
No_Class_Productions204 Presents
Canadian experimental noise show!
Step into the abyss at our upcoming show. Prepare for an evening of noise. Each act is a descent into the unknown, starting with
FAKEFRIENDSATYOURDOORSTEP, Local experimental noise.
SIRENOMELIA, a 2-piece Cybergorenoise act from Winnipeg.
NECROTIZING FASCIITIS, Local 1 man Gorenoise. And ending the night with
PLAYGROUNDWRECKINGCREW, Noiseviolence crew from who knows?
Come, and let the noise consume you.
Bold Live Presents: Fabio Porchat
Stand-Up Comedy
Fábio Porchat makes his Winnipeg debut with Histórias do Porchat, a comedy packed with hilarious tales from his adventures around the globe. The show has toured over 33 cities in Brazil and more than 10 countries, delighting more than 500,000 spectators. Following multiple sold-out performances in Toronto, Vancouver, and London, Ontario in 2025, Porchat now brings his hit show to new audiences across Canada.
Hiss Golden Messenger w/ Christine Fellows
Part of Winterruption Festival. Co-presented by Real Love
Hiss Golden Messenger of Durham, North Carolina, a vehicle for singer-songwriter M.C. Taylor, calls up a wide spectrum of American vernacular music — from Archie Brownlee to the Staple Singers, and from singer-songwriters Van Morrison to Townes Van Zandt. After relocating from California to North Carolina, Taylor began to record material under the name Hiss Golden Messenger. Though his initial recordings featured only his voice and guitar recorded to a cheap cassette recorder, recent Hiss albums have incorporated horns, strings and choirs. “(Taylor's) songs are smart and complex enough to betray a bigger and more insane question: What makes a person happy?"
Doors - 6:30pm
Show - 7:30pm
All Ages
$40-$45
All tickets subject to service fees
FEAR, w/ NEGATIVE CHARGE, Age of Self SOLD OUT
Punk .
FEAR
The legendary California Hard Core Punk band formed in 1977 comes to Winnipeg!
NEGATIVE CHARGE
What we have here is a 12 slice of abject ferocity. Filled out with members of every good Winnipeg Punk band from the last 2 decades, Negative Charge have concocted one hell of a debut. This masterclass of Hardcore Punk has Frankensteined the sinew, spit and muscle from some of the most monstrous entities of the genre that walked before it.
Doors - 6:30pm
Show - 7:30pm
All Ages
$50.78-$56
All tickets subject to service fees
Frozen Booterfest
A Mid Winter celebration of Manitoba made Alt/Rock music. 8 Bands 1 ticket. Jan 10th West End Cultural Centre
Come and join us for an amazing night of Manitoba Made Alt Rock!!! 8 bands 1 ticket!! lots of extras and good times!! Wear a toque! (It’s inside though)
Phil Hanley, Presented by MRG
Stand-up Comedy
Originally from Oshawa, Canada, Phil is now a key figure in the NYC comedy scene, performing regularly at the Comedy Cellar. With nearly 600K followers on Instagram and 370K on TikTok, he’s appeared on major late-night shows like The Tonight Show, Late Night with Seth Meyers, and The Late Late Show. Hanley’s memoir, SPELLBOUND: My Life as a Dyslexic, chronicles his lifelong struggle with dyslexia and how comedy became his saving grace. Hanley’s goal in writing this book is to continue his advocacy for dyslexia awareness and his commitment to using his platform to inspire others and promote a deeper understanding of neurodiversity. He also self-released his stand-up special, Ooh La La, on YouTube, which has amassed over 2 million views. Additionally, Phil was featured in the film I Feel Pretty and the Comedy Central series Inside Amy Schumer, with his half-hour special available on Comedy Central and iTunes. His 2018 album, Please Don’t Chit Chat While I’m Pursuing My Dream, is a fan favorite.
Sick + Twisted's Merry Crip-mas Panto, Jan 2nd-4th
An indie theatre production
Back by popular demand, Sick + Twisted Theatre, Winnipeg’s own
disability theatre company, is thrilled to announce their 3rd annual
production of ‘A Merry Crip-mas Panto!’ — a bold, joyful celebration
of inclusion, laughter, and the spirit of the season, bigger and
better than ever before!
There's trouble in the Lowlands! Jax and their mother are hungry, the
crops don't have enough water to grow, and the cow has stopped giving
milk.
Could this have something to do with the new President Emperor Elect
in Skyworld, who wants to annex the Lowlands for their fresh water and
natural resources? Can Jax get to the bottom of it before the Emperor
is sworn in in his magical new suit?! Come see the inauguration where
the naked truth of tyranny is revealed!
Playwrights: Fiona Smith & Andrea von Wichert
Directed by: Debbie Patterson
Assistant Director: Phillip Duncan
Music Director & Sound Designer: Joseph Aragon
Choreographer: Theresa Thomson
Costume Designer: Kate George
Cast: Cyan Gargol, Artie Lorraine, Joanna Hawkins, Theresa Thomson,
Christopher Dunn, Carlyn Graff-Czehryn, Emily Jane King
Check out the Access Guide for info about the show, venue, cast, and accessibility.
Thu, Dec 18, 2025
7:00 PM (masks mandatory)
Fri, Dec 19, 2025 7:00 PM
Sat, Dec 20, 2025 3:00 PM (masks manadatory)
Sat, Dec 20, 2025 7:00 PM
Sun, Dec 21, 2025 3:00 PM
Fri, Jan 2, 2026 7:00 PM
Sat, Jan 3, 2026 3:00 PM (Audio described performance available)
Sat, Jan 3, 2026 7:00 PM (American Sign Language interpretation and livestream)
Sun, Jan 4, 2026 3:00 PM
All Ages
$10-$30
All tickets subject to service fees
Funky Miracles NYE featuring Leith Ross, Kris Ulrich, Xander Boulard, & more
Funk. For fans of miracles.
Real Love Winnipeg presents the 10th annual Real Love New Years Eve!
Funky Miracles New Years Eve!
With featured guests..
• Leith Ross
• Kris Ulrich
• Xander Boulard
• Secret Special Guest 🌸
+ an opening set from TBA
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The West End Cultural Centre
December 31 2025
Doors at 9:00 • Music at 10:00
ALL AGES
Doors - 9:00pm
Music - 10:00pm
Ends - 1:00am
All Ages
$35-$40
All tickets subject to service fees
Sick + Twisted's Merry Crip-mas Panto, Dec 18th-21st
An indie theatre production
Back by popular demand, Sick + Twisted Theatre, Winnipeg’s own
disability theatre company, is thrilled to announce their 3rd annual
production of ‘A Merry Crip-mas Panto!’ — a bold, joyful celebration
of inclusion, laughter, and the spirit of the season, bigger and
better than ever before!
There's trouble in the Lowlands! Jax and their mother are hungry, the
crops don't have enough water to grow, and the cow has stopped giving
milk.
Could this have something to do with the new President Emperor Elect
in Skyworld, who wants to annex the Lowlands for their fresh water and
natural resources? Can Jax get to the bottom of it before the Emperor
is sworn in in his magical new suit?! Come see the inauguration where
the naked truth of tyranny is revealed!
Playwrights: Fiona Smith & Andrea von Wichert
Directed by: Debbie Patterson
Assistant Director: Phillip Duncan
Music Director & Sound Designer: Joseph Aragon
Choreographer: Theresa Thomson
Costume Designer: Kate George
Cast: Cyan Gargol, Artie Lorraine, Joanna Hawkins, Theresa Thomson,
Christopher Dunn, Carlyn Graff-Czehryn, Emily Jane King
Check out the Access Guide for info about the show, venue, cast, and accessibility.
Thu, Dec 18, 2025
7:00 PM (masks mandatory)
Fri, Dec 19, 2025 7:00 PM
Sat, Dec 20, 2025 3:00 PM (masks manadatory)
Sat, Dec 20, 2025 7:00 PM
Sun, Dec 21, 2025 3:00 PM
Fri, Jan 2, 2026 7:00 PM
Sat, Jan 3, 2026 3:00 PM (Audio described performance available)
Sat, Jan 3, 2026 7:00 PM (American Sign Language interpretation and livestream)
Sun, Jan 4, 2026 3:00 PM
All Ages
$10-$30
All tickets subject to service fees
2pm Matinee - Red Moon Road, A Simple Kind of Christmas 2025 (relaxed performance)
Folk, Roots, Rock.
For fans of: Beverly Glen Copeland, Martin Sexton, The Good Lovelies, JP Hoe, The Band
Friends, we’re back with an additional Red Moon Road show! Their Dec 13th evening show sold out, and luckily we are able to also fit in a 2:00 Matinee that same day! The Matinee will be a relaxed performance. Children 6 and under enter free.
What is a relaxed performance?
Relaxed performances are designed for families, young children, and anyone who would benefit from a chill atmosphere where the volume is a little lower, the lights are on dim, and where the din of kids, stimming, and people coming in and out of the room is A-ok.
Sensory adjustments: Sound is a bit lower, house lights are kept on dim.
Setup adjustments: We’ll have a kids’ area in one corner of the theatre.
Casual audience environment: A relaxed attitude toward noise and movement, allowing for things like stimming, vocalizations, fidgeting, and kids playing. The audience for this kind of show is louder than usual, allowing for kids and folks with special needs to enjoy the show, along with their adults and caregivers.
Flexible entry and exit: Audience members are welcome to enter and exit the theatre as needed.
Quieter space: The lobby will be a quieter space, great if people need a break.
Viva Manitoba Festival
Viva Manitoba Festival
A Manitoba-made celebration of Latinidad.
Get ready, Manitoba! The fiesta is back and bigger than ever!
After our completely sold-out celebration in April, we've evolved! We are thrilled to introduce the VIVA MANITOBA FESTIVAL - The Soul of Latin America in the Heart of Canada!
Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 6th, 2025, at the legendary West End Cultural Centre!
We're expanding our vision to celebrate the rich, multicultural fabric of our province and the diverse tapestry of Latin American cultures that call it home. Get ready for an immersive experience of the sights, sounds, and flavors that make Latin America so magical.
Join us for an unforgettable night featuring:
Electrifying Live Music: The dance floor will be calling your name! We are proud to present two phenomenal headliners:
Mariachi Rio Rojo: Be enchanted by the powerful, soul-stirring sounds of authentic Mexican mariachi.
Curubandé All-Star Salsa Band: Get ready to move to the explosive and irresistible rhythms of this sensational salsa powerhouse!
Authentic Latin American Flavours: Embark on a culinary journey! Indulge in a delicious array of food and drinks representing the very best of Latin American cuisine. Your taste buds are in for a treat!
Spectacular Dance Performances: Prepare to be mesmerized by vibrant performances showcasing the passion and energy of Latin dance.
A Fiesta for Everyone: This is an all-ages event! Bring your friends, family, and loved ones to share in a joyous celebration of community and culture.
Doors - 6:30pm (more time to eat!)
Show - 8:00pm
All Ages
$30-$35
All tickets subject to service fees
WPW- STOOGED 2
BAH HUMBUG, BROTHER
WPW presents STOOGED 2: A Wrestling Christmas Carol The Chizzled Champ Chad Daniels is WPW’s own Ebenezer Stooge, while the rest of Solid Gold may be the ghosts of wrestling’s past, present, and future.
The landscape of WPW has changed completely — three new champions were crowned and a dominant new faction was born at RUMBLE IN THE BURT 3.
🎄 On December 5, we kick off the holiday season and celebrate 7 years of Winnipeg Professional Wrestling!
🎟️ Tickets on sale Friday, November 14 at 10AM 🔗 Available exclusively on Eventbrite 🚪 6PM 🔔 7PM
Queer Bingo!
Queer BINGO!
QUEER BINGO returns to the West End Cultural Centre! In support of Like That, Sunshine House's drop-in for 2SLGBTQIA+ folks!
Enjoy drag performances, good company and bingo! Just $20 gets you a stack of cards to play bingo all night. No advance sales — door only!
Gender neutral and wheelchair accessible washrooms
All are welcome / Come as you are!
The show is intended for adults, but the West End Cultural Centre is an all-ages venue, so anyone may attend.
An Homage to John Prentice
An homage to a pillar of our music community John Prentice. A man who dedicated himself to empowerment and inclusion of new voices in Manitoba.
The musician community wants to dedicate songs in his honour and remember what we all learned form his kindness and dedication to community.
Join us to raise a glass for John.
Featuring Al Simmons, Leaf Rapids Raine Hamilton, Scott Nolan, Casati , The Mariachi Ghost, Cara Luft , The Barthouse Band, Sol James, Johnny Moonbeam, Cairde, James Culleton The Duhks and Juvel
Doors - 12:00pm
Show - 1:00pm-4:00pm
All Ages
Pay what you can. Suggested donation $20. Tickets available online and at the door.
We're Only Here for the Snacks Album Release!
Instrumental synth rock
We're Only Here for the Snacks are quite possibly the world’s best (only?) 13-year-old instrumental dual synth indie rock band. Their unique sound blends electro indie pop, rock, punk, and jazz into an energetic style with intricate melodies and catchy riffs. We're Only Here for the Snacks simultaneously brings the noise, the groove, and an infectious youthful energy to the stage, that music fans of all ages can tap their toes, clap their hands and bang their heads to. Their debut self-titled LP, Missed our Stop, which was recorded and mixed by Jason Tait at Traditional Grip Audio and J. Riley Hill at No Fun Club, will be released on November 21, 2025.
Joining We're Only Here for the Snacks on stage will be some of Winnipeg's best young bands: garage rockers Ardere, alternative/punk rock band Paradise on Fire and indie/60s pop band Kola Kola Pop and the Soda Cans.
Bossa Nova Craze - The Music of Getz & Gilberto
Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra (WJO)
In 1964 Stan Getz and vocalist Astrud Gilberto introduced American audiences to the Bossa Nova with their Grammy-winning record. The record was a commercial and artistic triumph and started a bonafide craze. Join the Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra (WJO), with vocalist Amber Epp, saxaphoneist Paul Balcain, and Brazilian guitarist Emmanuel Bach and Marco Castillo for the wild tale of Bossa Nova’s arrival in North America.
Arts AccessAbility Network Manitoba - FREE CONCERT!
AANM's Curated Exhibitions 2025
In collaboration with Arts AccessAbility Network Manitoba with support from the Manitoba Arts Council and Canada Council for the Arts, we bring you The New Customs Live at the West End Cultural Centre.
Join us for an evening of incredible music at an amazing venue! This show is free, so bring your family, friends, and loved ones and let The New Customs serenade you throughout the night.
About The New Customs:
Hardly afraid of the “F Word”, The New Customs are proud to call themselves FOLK! Deeply rooted in the tradition of capturing a story in a song, the Indie-Folk duo take a bold and evocative approach to songwriting. With two strong voices, guitar, mandolin and fiddle in hand, Emma Cloney & Dale Brown use their anthemic heart and Americana backbone to charm audiences with a bombastic electrifying sound. (sources: https://www.thenewcustoms.com/, @thenewcustoms)
This show is part of AANM's Curated Exhibitions 2025 - 2026. For more information about AANM and our events, please visit the link in our bio.
Music Cocoon - A Sensory Friendly Show (matinee)
w/ Two Crows for Comfort and Ila Barker
For fans of folk harmonies, rock/roots
Co-presented by The WECC and Good and Plenty Arts Collective
Calling all caregivers, this show is for YOU AND YOURS! Those who spend time as a caregiver know how difficult it can be to get out and enjoy local music. So the WECC has partnered with Good + Plenty Arts Collective to bring you The Music Cocoon, a concert series that brings you the local music you love while prioritizing families, those with sensory needs, and anyone who wants to catch a show in a safe, flexible, nurturing environment. Good + Plenty Arts Collective is grateful to Balancing Act Canada for guidance and resources for The Music Cocoon.
What you can expect:
- music played live from your favourite local bands (NOT "kids music", the bands' original music--no baby shark here!)
- quieter music levels and soft lighting
- chairs in multiple seating arrangements
- ribbons, pom poms, and other fun toys
- a Chill Room off the front lobby designated for feeding infants, self-regulation, and de-stimulation
Doors - 12:30pm
Show - 1:30pm
All Ages
$10-$20
All tickets subject to service fees
Onna Lou “Quiero verte volar” Album Release
Latin Folk
For fans of Mercedes Sosa, Joni Mitchell, Natalia Lafourcade, Sarah McLachlan, Lila Downs
Onna Lou, the Argentinian-Canadian singer-songwriter based in Winnipeg, is set to unveil her third studio album, “Quiero verte volar”, on November 15th, 2025 with a show presented by The West End Cultural Centre. This highly anticipated album was created with the support of the Manitoba Arts Council and Manitoba Film and Music, and marks a significant milestone in her musical journey.
The album launch will be celebrated with a special performance featuring a seven-piece ensemble, including a string quintet and long time partner multi-instrumentalist Julián Vidal who co-arranged and co-produced the album with Onna Lou. This unique format showcases Onna Lou's distinctive fusion of Latin American roots and classical composition, creating a sonically exquisite experience that transcends traditional folk-pop boundaries.
Ay Corazon, Digital Detox 1
Original art by Daniela Fernandez
Original art by Daniela Fernandez
Original art by Daniela Fernandez
Storytelling, music, art installation, hands on. Heartbreak and longing through music, art and handicrafts.
This Digital Detox show is the first in a series. Let’s leave our devices behind and be deeply present together.
From Daniela Fernandez, the artist: “Ay, Corazon” translates as “ay, my heart!” It is an expression of pain for unrequited love. However, it is also a magical realist vision of romance and what hides within it. It is a collection of textile pieces and sculptures handcrafted by an artist grappling with what love has meant to me. The pieces commemorate the ephemeral beauty of the dreams we build when we fall for someone; they also touch on the toxic way romantic love is often understood. This show is very much rooted in Latin America with its art, aesthetics and homage to the tradition of the overwrought melodramatic love story.
As a trilingual person, my experience of love has been filtered through media in English, Spanish and French. This meant that the playlist that inspired the work also spans different languages. I’ve also spent a lot of time chasing love in venues like late night cafes, bars, and arts venues like the WECC. The concept behind the show is to take singers who speak each of the languages and have them pick two songs from my list to interpret, but then let them tell their own musical stories about love to share with the audience. Arielle Beaupré, Gabriela Ocejo and Flora Luna were chosen for their ability to truly capture rare depths of emotion in a way that breaks past the superficial. It was an important way for me to bring together my linguistic communities meaningfully.
Presented in the low lights of the WECC, the glitter of the pieces contributes to an atmosphere where you will be immersed in a world of bright colours and vivid emotions, but also be safe in the warm community of the venue and the people around you. Make a craft, listen to a song, drink a hot chocolate, and know that where you are there is so much love.
Doors - 7:00pm
Show - 8:00pm
All Ages
$20-$25
All tickets subject to service fees
Savio Joseph: Wonderstruck POSTPONED, new date TBA
Savio has had to postpone this show for travel reasons. He and his team are not able to make it to Winnipeg, so we’re rescheduling to a new date in the Spring. All ticket holders will be refunded.
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Wonderstruck is an unforgettable night where the ordinary gets turned on its head, and you get pulled into the mystery.
Starring Savio Joseph, Canada’s Got Talent finalist and one of the most in-demand performers in the country, this one-man theatrical experience combines masterful sleight of hand, impossible predictions, and audience interaction that will have you saying, “Wait… how did he just do that?”
“WORLD class.” – Simon Cowell
"You are MAGICAL" – Howie Mandel
“I ADORE everything about you.” – Lilly Singh
“My jaw was on the floor the entire time.” – Someone who now questions reality on a daily basis
Savio has performed for celebrities, CEOs, and sold-out theatres. But in Wonderstruck, you’re not just watching the show - you are the show. From predicting decisions before they’re made to revealing secrets no one could possibly know, this is a night where the magic happens all around you.
Runtime is 90 minutes. Family friendly. Recommended for ages 12+, though younger kids are welcome.
The Pairs w/ duo Jacob Brodovsky & Dominique Adams
Folk, vocal harmonies
For fans of The Staves, The Wailin’ Jennies, Madrigaia, Crosby Stills Nash and Young, Peter Paul and Mary
This internationally touring band of celebrated songwriters greet every stage with a genuine, quirky presence and unbottled chemistry. Their sibling harmonies and familial banter quickly connect them to their audience. Whether The Pairs are playing an intimate house concert or a sold-out show at a Performing Arts Centre, these classically trained vocalists make it their mission to employ three-part harmony and honest storytelling as the mighty tools that soften and connect us. The Pairs are releasing their fourth studio this fall. This record aims to encapsulate the authentic, minimalistic, and acoustic style performances the trio has become known for.