Assiniboine Park's Summer Entertainment Series

Presented by Casinos of Winnipeg

Music, movies, fun, and wellness take centre stage at Assiniboine Park's Summer Entertainment Series!

 
All events and performances are open to the public and FREE thanks to generous sponsorship and donor support.

The Summer Entertainment Series features musical performances at the Lyric Theatre and the outdoor Performance Garden at The Leaf, Jazz in the Leo Mol Sculpture Garden, Movies in the Park, and Wellness Wednesdays! PLUS - special events will take place to recognize Indigenous Peoples Day and Canada Day! 

Parking in Assiniboine Park is limited. All visitors are encouraged to consider carpooling, public transit, or active transportation. Maps and parking information

You can support this free programming by dropping a cash donation in our butterfly nets, which will be passed around the crowd at each event. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 
People gather on the grounds in front of the Lyric theatre to watch a show.

Schedule

Schedules are subject to change. Performances and events may be cancelled in cases of poor weather. Weather-related cancellations will be posted here on our website and Instagram Stories.

Summer Concert Series at the Lyric Theatre

 - Summer Concert Series at the Lyric Theatre

Thursdays and Sundays at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Presented by: Richardson Foundation
Supported by: Gather Craft Kitchen & Bar

DATE EVENT
Sunday, July 5 True Mountain Laurel & The Haileys
Thursday, July 9 ellaella
Sunday, July 12 Son D'Arranke presented by Folklorama
Thursday, July 23 Cassidy Mann
Sunday, July 26 Don Amero & Catie St. Germain presented by sākihiwē festival
Sunday, August 2 Midnight Social Club: ABBA + 70s + 80s
Thursday, August 6 Menno Simone
Sunday, August 9 El Leon & The Strangers presented by Folklorama
Thursday, August 13 Kris Ulrich & Slow Spirit
Sunday, August 16 Onna Lou presented by Folklorama
Thursday, August 20 10 Year Anniversary Of Tragically Hip's Last Performance
by Killer Whale Tank
Sunday, August 23 Dirty Catfish Brass Band
Thursday, August 27 Lilith Fair Tribute
Sunday, August 30 The Funky Miracles

Jazz in the Leo Mol Sculpture Garden

 - Jazz in the Leo Mol Sculpture Garden

Sundays at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Presented by: Park Café

DATE EVENT
Sunday, July 5 Rosemarie Todaschuk Duo presented by Folklorama
Sunday, July 12 Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra Ensemble
Sunday, July 26 Danny Carroll
Sunday, August 2 Emmanuel Bach & Karl Kohut
Sunday, August 9 Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra Ensemble
Sunday, August 16 Karly Epp & Karl Kohut
Sunday, August 23 Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra Ensemble
Sunday, August 30 Erin Propp & Larry Roy

Movies in the Park at the Lyric Theatre

 - Movies in the Park at the Lyric Theatre

Fridays at 6:30 pm and 8:45 pm

Presented by: Tundra Grill

DATE EARLY FEATURE (6:30 PM) LATE FEATURE (8:45 PM)
Friday, August 7 Zootopia 2 Wicked: For Good
Friday, August 14 Hoppers How to Train Your Dragon (2025)
Friday, August 21 Trolls Band Together A Minecraft Movie
Friday, August 28 Monsters Inc. The Princess Bride

The Lyric Theatre concession will be serving popcorn, ice cream treats, and other tasty snacks.

Wellness Wednesdays at the Lyric Theatre

 - Wellness Wednesdays at the Lyric Theatre

Wednesdays in August (August 5, 12, 19, and 26) from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Yoga in the Park with Adrienne Shum

Presented by: Manitoba Blue Cross

Enjoy some time outside, and move your body! Join Manitoba Blue Cross for a warm-up starting at 6:00 pm, followed by a gentle, all-levels yoga practice. You will flow through simple sequences that build a little warmth before settling into restorative postures and a deep, grounding relaxation.

Take in the fresh air, connect with your breath, and move at your own pace. Bring a mat or towel, some water, and a friend. Everyone is welcome!

Garden Concerts at The Leaf

 - Garden Concerts at The Leaf

Saturdays at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Garden concerts take place at the Performance Garden in the outdoor Gardens at The Leaf. 

DATE EVENT
Saturday, July 4 ÓFukami
Saturday, July 11 Brazilian Vibe Duo presented by Folklorama
Saturday, July 18 Wackydoodle Dance Party For Kids
Saturday, July 25 Slow Leaves

Art in the Park at The Pavilion

 - Art in the Park at The Pavilion

Enjoy free art exhibitions in the Pavilion, presented in partnership with the Winnipeg Art Gallery.
Open daily, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

John P. Crabb Gallery
Real Unsettled: Magic Realism and Walter Phillips
Closed
New exhibition opening soon

Ivan Eyre Gallery
It's a Still Life
Closed
New exhibition opening soon

Community Gallery
Garden Songs: Photography by Barb Blackner
On display

The Pooh Gallery
“The Best Bear in All the World”: The Many Sides of Winnie-the-Pooh
On display

Find more information here.

Ballet & Folklorama

 - Ballet & Folklorama

Ballet in the Park at the Lyric Theatre

Tuesday, July 28 / Wednesday, July 29 / Thursday, July 30
7:30 pm

Enjoy a beautiful performance featuring Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet (RWB).

No ticket or registration is needed to attend. Come early to claim the best available seat and enjoy the full experience. Activities begin at 6:30 pm, followed by the performance at 7:30 pm, with each night wrapping up around 8:30 pm.

Visit the RWB website at the link below to learn what’s happening before the show, see weather updates, and more. 

Learn more about Ballet in the Park

Folklorama Kick-Off Event at the Lyric Theatre

Saturday, July 25
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Folklorama will host their annual kick-off event at the Lyric Theatre! Learn more about Folklorama.

Special Events

Indigenous Peoples Day | Saturday, June 20

Special Event - Indigenous Peoples Day | Saturday, June 20

Join us at Assiniboine Park on Saturday, June 20, for a day filled with music, entertainment, and fun in recognition of Indigenous Peoples Day.

Activities at the Gardens at The Leaf

11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Performance Garden
Music, dance, and more entertainment - full schedule to be announced soon, see below

11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Indigenous Peoples Garden

Fire Teachings at the Fire Node, Bannock Giveaway
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Grove
Food Trucks
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Grove 
Face painting, Bouncy Castles and Slide
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Indigenous Peoples Garden
Teepee Teachings - Guests are welcome to join teepee facilitator Tyrone at 1:00 pm to raise a Dakota teepee. No experience required. Stop by to learn more or ask questions about teepee traditions, stories, and meanings.

Performance Garden Schedule

Hosted by Ray "Coco" Stevenson

11:00 am - 11:05 am Assiniboine Park Welcome
11:05 am - 11:15 am Opening songs - Aleatra Sammurtok (Throat Singing)
11:15 am - 12:00 pm  Pow Wow Drummers & Dancers
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Ivan Flett Memorial Dancers featuring Morgan Grace
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Pow Wow Drummers & Dancers
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm Ivan Flett Memorial Dancers featuring Morgan Grace
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm Mitchell Makoons
3:00 pm - 3:45 pm The Kaptain
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm Chuck Copenace

Supported In-Kind by: Prairie Mobile Communications

The Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration is funded in part by the Government of Canada

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Canada Day | Wednesday, July 1

Special Event - Canada Day | Wednesday, July 1

Join us at Assiniboine Park on Wednesday, July 1, for a day filled with music, entertainment, and fun in celebration of Canada Day.

Entertainment on the Lyric Stage | 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Hosted by Barney Morin

11:00 am - 11:10 am

Host acknowledgement
& O'Canada by Tommyphyll

Opening song - Aleatra Sammurtok

11:10 am – 12:00 pm Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra
1:15 pm – 2:00 pm The Winnipeg Steel Orchestra
2:30 pm – 3:15 pm Tommyphyll
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Andrina Turenne and Begonia, part of the National evening show—Celebrating our Canada

We are thrilled to be part of the National evening show—Celebrating our Canada! A broadcast from 8 to 10 p.m. (ET) on ICI Télé, ICI TOU.TV, Radio-Canada.ca, the Radio-Canada YouTube channel, CBC Television, CBC Gem, CBC Music and the CBC YouTube channel. Live from Ottawa, with segments presented from Moncton, New Brunswick, and Winnipeg, Manitoba, the great Canada Day musical celebration will bring together generations and regions from coast to coast to coast.

Entertainment on the Celebrate Stage | 12:00 pm – 3:45 pm

The Celebrate Stage is located on the Lyric Field next to the Lyric Theatre. Join us here for more entertainment during the breaks in the main programming on the Lyric Stage.

12:00 pm – 12:45 pm Ivan Flett Memorial Dancers
12:45 pm -1:15 pm Wackydoodle Dance Party For Kids
2:00 pm – 2:30 pm Wackydoodle Dance Party For Kids
3:15 pm - 3:45 pm The Kaptain

Activities at the Lyric Field | 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

11:00 am - 5:00 pm Food Trucks
11:00 am – 4:00 pm Face Painting and Bouncers
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Meet and Greet with Captain Canada
11: 00 am - 5:00 pm Assiniboine Park Retail Cart

Pop-up Patio at The Pavilion | 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Hosted by Park Hospitality, the Pop-up patio at The Pavilion will feature food and beverages, beer selections, and a relaxed setting for gathering. Guests can watch live performances from the Lyric Stage on a large LED screen with audio.

• Seating is first-come, first-served
• All ages welcome; valid ID required for alcohol purchase
• Patio experience is weather-dependent

Presented by Manitoba Liquor Mart

Activities at the Gardens at The Leaf

11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Performance Garden

Citizenship Ceremony

O'Canada by Tommyphyll

Join us as 30 new Canadians take their citizenship oath in a very special Canada Day Citizenship Ceremony

11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Food Truck

11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Indigenous Peoples Garden

Fire Teachings 

12:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Performance Garden

Bachata Time with Dance World 

Join us for a free salsa and bachata dance session at the Performance Garden – no experience needed, just bring your energy and enjoy the rhythm!

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 
Indigenous Peoples Garden

Teepee Teachings - Guests are welcome to join teepee facilitator Tyrone at 1:00 pm to raise a Dakota teepee. No experience required. Stop by to learn more or ask questions about teepee traditions, stories, and meanings.

Bike Valet 

A Bike Valet will be available from 11:00 am – 5:30 pm at the Pavilion Event Tent.
Free, donations accepted.

Supported by: Levy Canada
Supported In-Kind by:
 Prairie Mobile Communications

The Canada Day Celebration is funded in part by the Government of Canada

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Thank you to our generous sponsors!

Presented by Casinos of Winnipeg

 
Summer Concert Series at the Lyric Theatre

Presented by: Richardson Foundation
Supported by: Gather Craft Kitchen & Bar

Jazz in the Leo Mol Sculpture Garden

Presented by: Park Café

Movies in the Park

Presented by: Tundra Grill

Wellness Wednesdays

Presented by: Manitoba Blue Cross

 Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration

Supported In-Kind by: Prairie Mobile Communications 

 Canada Day Celebration

Supported by: Levy Canada
Supported In-Kind by: Prairie Mobile Communications 
Pop-up Pavilion Patio presented by: Manitoba Liquor Mart

Indigenous Peoples Day and Canada Day celebrations are funded in part
by the Government of Canada

 
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