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Events Description
Summer in the City is Steinbach’s premiere festival featuring local arts and entertainment. The Main Street is transformed into a fair like setting including a Midway, children’s activities, skateboard, sporting demos and much more. Enjoy local performers, and emerging cultural entertainers all day long.
In the evening the main stage transform into a concert ground where world class musicians rock our beautiful city. There is a flurry of visual creativity as artists display their works and demonstrate their talents. There is also Sidewalk Sales Days so visitors have a chance to check out some of the deals from our local businesses.
Relax and soak up the festive summer atmosphere in one of the sunny full service food and beverage patios. Traditional and cultural food vendors offer some of their famous and delicious tastings through out the festival.
Mainstage
Oh, it’s gonna get LOUD over at the Mainstage!
Afternoons are free, with local talent performing from 1-5 on Friday and Saturday – best enjoyed from the bleachers, chairs, or under the umbrellas at the Patio Party!
Evenings are ticketed, with a headliner hitting the Mainstage Friday night.
Festival Headliner – Owen Riegling – Friday, June 19th, 2026
Patio Party
Hang out under an umbrella, grab an ice-cold drink at our family-friendly, fun-filled, fully-licensed patio while enjoying live local entertainment.
Admission’s free Friday and Saturday from 1pm – 5 pm!
Wonder Shows Midway
Always a hit, the Wonder Shows Midway is sure to please. Take a wild (but safe and legal) ride in downtown Steinbach!
Cultures in the City
The sights. The sounds. The tastes from around the world all weekend long at Cultures in the City – no passport required!
This is a popular spot to grab some food and be entertained all day.
We literally bring culture to the street! Performances start at 5 pm on Friday and 1 pm on Saturday and Sunday. Hosted by Island Breeze.
Street Arts in the City
Presented by BellMTS
Get ready for a busy couple of days on the Street Arts stage! Grab a seat on the bleachers and get ready for some serious entertainment. Whether it’s the Shred in the City skateboarding competition, Heat the Streetz dance battle, or graffiti artists – this is a BIG part of the reason Main Street is so full at Summer in the City! Hosted by Boss Dance Academy.
Artists in the City
Painting, creating, sculpting, designing… artists are at work on Main Street all weekend long and they WANT to be interrupted! Watch art being created, create your own piece, or purchase a new piece for your collection. Demonstrations, classes, sales… this is a must stop on your SITC itinerary! Hosted by Steinbach Arts Council.
Kids in the City
A family favourite on Main Street – Kids in the City offers FREE fun all weekend long. Crafts, mini golf, a foam party, magic show – all the things for all the kids! With painted faces and armed with balloon animals, your kids won’t run out of things to keep them entertained.
This is also where you’ll find the Family Tent – a quiet space to feed babies, change diapers, and let your little ones decompress for a few moments. Hosted by Steinbach Family Resource Centre.
Sports in the City
Stay fit… AND have fun! Sign up with friends or family, kids ages six and up can spend the weekend playing ball hockey (Sticks in the City), basketball (Hoops in the City), and beach volleyball (Spike in the City). Get in on the action! Watch for registration beginning in May.
Seniors in the City
Fitness drumming, bingo, cards, games, yoga, and more! Stop by Seniors in the City to join a few classes, sip some coffee, and catch up over conversation all weekend long at Summer in the City! Hosted by Pat Porter Active Living Centre.
Show ‘n’ Shine
Presented by Penn-Co
It’s back! Show ‘n’ Shine hits Main Street. That means these sweet sweet rides will be rolling in and lining up right around 11 am. Expect plenty of cars, trucks, and of course… a whole lotta shine! Hosted by Country Classic Car Club.
Worship in the City
Sunday morning with Summer in the City means Worship in the City! Join local congregations as community churches gather at the Mainstage for a service followed by performers all afternoon!
Pancake Breakfast
Kick off Summer in the City with a free pancake breakfast, Friday 7-9:30am, hosted by SCU! (In case of rain, the breakfast will be cancelled and all food will be donated to local food banks.) See you on Main Street for pancakes!
Heritage in the City
Join the Mennonite Heritage Village on Main Street, celebrating the past and present of our great community. Learn about the immigrant group who established Steinbach as a small village in 1874, and of course enjoy the MHV’s famous heart-shaped waffles with white sauce!
Market in the City
Presented by Peavey Mart
It’s everything that’s great about a market! The people! The variety! The FUN! And those moments of discovering your new favourite unique handmade, vintage, thrifted, home-grown or house-made item! For your belly, for your body, for your home! Put this Saturday-only market on your Summer in the City itinerary! Hosted by The Stand Market.
Race in the City
Summer in the City has teamed up with The Puzzler Escape Rooms to bring you an Amazing Race experience you won’t soon forget! Fun, fast, and absolutely free, this exciting new game is sure to keep you on your toes as you race against the clock (and other teams) to complete a series of challenges designed to take an hour to play.
Get your team of 3-6 players ready to register for one of many start times on the Friday or Saturday of the festival.
HOW MUCH
Tickets :
Free and ticketed events
Owen Riegling -$55
Patio Party – Admission’s free Friday and Saturday from 1pm – 5 pm!
How to get tickets?
Buy your tickets online, or purchase in-person at Pat Porter Active Living Centre Monday – Friday from 9am – 5pm!
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time:
June 19-21, 2026
Venue & Address :
Main Street, Steinbach
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