Winnipeg 
Events Description
Events include the signature Powwow, Ball Hockey Tournament, Ignite Our Spirit Performance Stage and Indigenous Marketplace. New this year are Red Road Runway, a showcase of Indigenous fashion and art from First Nations, Inuit and Metis creators, and the NextGEN Youth Empowerment Celebration, a fun and inspiring event planned by young Indigenous leaders.
Friday, October 30, 2026
11:00 AM – 11:00 PM | Marketplace & Food
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | NextGen Youth Empowerment Event (registration required)
5:00 PM | Ignite the Night Manitoba Ahbee Live doors open
5:00 PM | Red Road Carpet at South Concourse
6:00 PM | Manitoba Ahbee Live event
6:30 PM – 7:00 PM | Arena Seating & Pre-Show
7:00 PM | Live Show starts
Saturday, October 31, 2026
9:00 AM – 11:00 PM | Marketplace & Food
11:00 AM | Manito Ahbee Festival Pow Wow Grand Entry
Best Dressed Drum Group
Miss Manito Ahbee Youth Ambassador Crowning
Dance Categories & Hosted Dance Specials
Ignite Our Spirit Stage, presented by Bell MTS
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Cultural Performances
3:30 PM | Hair Braiding Competition
5:30 PM | The Drum Calls Us All
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Halloween at Manito Ahbee: Trick or Treaty
9:00 PM – 11:00 PM | Halloween Spooktacular
Sunday, November 1, 2026
9:00 AM – 9:00 PM | Marketplace & Food
10:30 AM | Manito Ahbee Festival Pow Wow Drum Roll Call Games
11:00 AM | Grand Entry
Dance Categories & Hosted Dance Specials
Ignite Our Spirit Stage, presented by Bell MTS
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Cultural Performances
7:00 PM | Jig N Jam on the Club, Downtown Stage
HOW MUCH
Tickets :
Weekend Pass $50–$54 + taxes and fees
How to get tickets?
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time:
October 30 – 31 & November 1, 2026
Venue & Address :
Canada Life Centre, 300 Portage Ave, Winnipeg
