Bonaduces w/ Greg Rekus and the inside job, mise en scene
Punk. For fans of… Fear, Fucked Up, Blink 182, The hives, Sum 41, Mischief Brew, Chuck Regan, Mountain Goats, Frank Turner!
The Bonaduces are a Winnipeg punk band that have been in existence since 1994 at various levels of function. They toured and recorded extensively in the 90s and have released exactly one song in the 26 years since, but are currently at work on their long long long long long awaited third (or fourth, depending on how you feel about cassettes) full-length album.
Greg Rekus’s passion for music is bursting at the seams. It is the driving force that keeps him constantly on the road and cranking out album after album of folk punk goodness. During live performances, audiences are treated to an entertainer who treats the stage as his home. With high energy and infectious enthusiasm, Rekus has a natural ability to engage with a diverse assortment of crowds from around the world. His lyrics speak to common experiences, such as drinking in a favourite hometown bar, or the simultaneous joy and heartache of falling in love, but also do not shy away from making pointed political commentary, coloured with the anger and frustration that comes along with it. Delivering each line with a force that is rivalled by few other solo artists, Rekus emphasizes his words with every strum of his guitar, pounding the beat out on his custom-built stomp box. His hard work has already gotten him to places he never thought attainable, and as far as he’s concerned, the only way from here is up.
Mise en Scene is the grunge pop/garage rock band from the small Canadian prairie town of Gimli, Manitoba. Founded by BFF art school dropouts Stef and Jodi, the band is known for their whirlwind of rock-rooted, reverb-drenched dream pop that perfectly meshes modern vibes with vintage charm. Mise en Scene has turned heads on the stages of major international festivals like SXSW, Reeperbahn, The Great Escape, and Spain’s Primavera Sound. Daydreaming decadence and jam-packed dancefloors, they bring a raucous symphony of rolling thunder drums and Rickenbacker riffage with a bark that matches its bite.
Suzinino live in winnipeg
Doors - 5:00PM
Show - 6:00PM
All Ages
From CA$55
Experience “Mestiat”, the first Tigrinya frame play by Hagos Weldegebriel Debesay (Suzinino).
Join us for Suzinino in Winnipeg, a unique live performance experience featuring “Mestyat”—the first Tigrinya frame play, written, directed, and performed by Hagos Weldegebriel Debesay (Suzinino).
This groundbreaking production introduces a new format known as a frame play—a fusion of live stage performance and synchronized on-screen visuals. Through this immersive approach, Mestiat delivers a compelling and emotional story that blends theatre and cinema into one powerful experience.
Following a near sold-out debut in Ottawa, Suzinino Live Show is now coming to Winnipeg for an unforgettable evening of storytelling, culture, and innovation.
🗓 Event Details
Date: Sunday May 10, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: West End Cultural Centre
586 Ellice Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3B 1Z8
🎭 What to Expect
A live performance by Hagos Weldegebriel Debesay (Suzinino)
A unique frame play format combining stage and screen
A culturally rich and immersive storytelling experience
A one-night-only event
This is more than a show—it’s a new form of performance.
🎟️ Secure your seat early. Limited capacity.
FOR TICKETING PLEASE SEE LINK BELOW:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/suzinino-in-winnipeg-registration-1986129283151
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.
GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY!
Doors - 7:00pm
Show - 8:00pm
All Ages
$15 - In Advance
$20 - At The Door
All tickets subject to service fees
Daniel Champagne - Matinee Added
Evening Show SOLD OUT
Doors - 7:00pm
Show - 8:00pm
Matinee Added
Doors - 1:00pm
Show - 2:00pm
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
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!
Tired Cossack
Tired Cossack returns with his full band to celebrate the release of his third LP, "ZIMA." The show promises to strike like winter's last storm as post-punk, grunge, and shoegaze mix with the energy and fervour that typify Tired Cossack's live shows.
Joined by the exceptional shoegaze act, Prairie, and burgeoning indie rock band, Speedreader, the show is unmissable for fans of Winnipeg's independent music scene.
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
The Kubasonics w/ Zrada
Ukrainian speed folk, psych-punk. For fans of Gogol Bordello, Lemon Bucket Orchestra, Polky, Altın Gün, King Gizzard & The Wizard Lizard
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.
Zrada
In 2006 a conspiracy of Ukrainian language musicians in Winnipeg came together as Zrada and have been making some of Canada’s most innovative psych-folk music ever since. Drawn together by their love of Ukrainian folk-music and all things metal, Zrada’s music began as both a tribute to tradition as well as a cultural wrecking ball. Prog-rock keyboards, dueling accordions and violins, heavy guitars and drum sounds from the abyss mercifully come together to create a truly transformative sonic experience. Zrada has performed throughout Canada on festival stages and are a mainstay in Winnipeg’s diverse scene.
SADAA - Echoes, Stories from Palestine
Storytelling, photography exhibit, and music
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
Don Amero Trio w/ Antonio Larosa
Country-rock and Roots.
For fans of: Patrick Drowney, Ed Sheeran, Chris Stapleton
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.
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
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.
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
Pie, The Music of Cake
Doors - 7:00pm
Show - 8:00pm
All Ages
$25-$30
All tickets subject to service fees
Formed in 2012, PIE: The Music of Cake is an all-star tribute, nay experience, dedicated to painstakingly recreating note for note, and vibraslap for vibraslap, songs spanning the 28-year discography of the Sacramento cult phenom; Cake. From the hits "Short Skirt Long Jacket" and "Stickshifts and Safety Belts" to deep cuts "Pentagram" and "Sheep go to Heaven", these pastry heads go all in for authenticity, sparing no expense, or baking (always cake on set break). Vince Di Fiore from CAKE has officially endorsed PIE and the hope remains that, one day, the two crusty collections will indeed meet.
The Music of Cake, with cake.
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.
Let Cuba Live! A Musical Fundraising Evening
Come and celebrate the resilience of the Cuban people, and join in our initiatives to Let Cuba Live!
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.
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.
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 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
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
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.”