2026 Summer Music Festivals in Manitoba

Summer in Manitoba bursts into colour with a spectacular lineup of music festivals, each offering a unique cultural experience.

From the cutting-edge electronic vibes at the Manitoba Electronic Music Exhibition (MEME) to the traditional tunes at the Prairie Wind Music Fest and the Back 40 Folk Festival, there’s something for everyone.

Music lovers can also enjoy the classical melodies of the Agassiz Chamber Music Festival, the rich jazz at the TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival, and the deep blues of the Gimli Blues Festival.

Please verify all information before travelling!

Manitoba Electronic Music Exhibition (MEME)

MEME is Western Canada’s leading electronic music and digital arts festival, featuring four days of concerts, workshops and performances throughout downtown Winnipeg. Expect to hear the latest international sounds of techno, dub, house and experimental music in a festive setting that celebrates creativity through technology. Details

Headliners: Jex Opolis, Tonepushers, Overland, DJ Hannah, Sean Kosa, D.MO, Innezz, Lerma

Exchange District, Winnipeg

June 4 – 6, 2026

Weekend Pass $87.29

Prairie Wind Music Fest

The Prairie Wind Music Fest presents a diverse blend of music from rock, blues, country, old-time, jazz, children’s music. Details

Lineup: Dominique Adams, Show Pony, Irvin Miller, Tired Cossack, Reverend Rambler, Cheering for the Bad Guy, Festival Dads, Fu Fu Chi Chi Choir, ​The Three Berts, and more.

Cypress River Resource Centre Grounds, 163 Cypress Avenue, Cypress River

June 5 to 7, 2026

Weekend Passes $25 – $70

Cluster: New Music + Integrated Arts Festival

Cluster is Canada’s most dynamic take on contemporary art and sound. Details

Artist Lineup: The SunDog Ensemble, Tanja Faylene Woloshen + óFukami, A Moon Shape Noise, Eliza Bagg, Casey Koyczan, Alexandra Elliott Dance + Princess Dasha, Savant Flâneur, Osmanthus, Mas Aya, Kerrigan + Gage Salnikowski

Various Venues, Winnipeg

May 27-31, 2026

Festival Pass $60

Back 40 Folk Festival

Features local and Manitoba musicians who share their talents through various workshops and on the Main stage. Details

Lineup: Hailey Hunter & Hailey Legary, LAKES AND PINES, An Unexpected End, STELLAR, Talladega, THE IRVIN MILLER BAND, Madel Morin, THE SHARPE BROTHERS BAND, Mason Weselowski, CASSIDY MANN, Karl Redding & Paul Bergman, FIELD GUIDE

Suncatch, Morden

June 26 & 27, 2026

Free

Agassiz Chamber Music Festival

Agassiz Chamber Music Festival showcases the very best in chamber music through a diversity of artists and repertoire, newly commissioned works, and emerging artists. Details

Various locations in Winnipeg

May 24–30, 2026

Festival Pass $65 – $140

TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival

A multi-day festival of live music from local, national and international artists.
Details

Headliners: Miles Electric Band, Soul Supreme, Molly Johnson, Jason Marsalis Quartet

Downtown Winnipeg

June 16 – 21, 2026

Free and ticketed events

Summer in the City

3 days of play, music, concerts, dance, cultural performances, midway rides, and more. Details

Headliners: Owen Riegling

Downtown Steinbach

June 19-21, 2026

Free and ticketed

Summer Entertainment Series at Assiniboine Park

A popular outdoor entertainment at Assiniboine Park with music, ballet, movies and art exhibitions. Details

Winnipeg
Musical acts at the Lyric Theatre
Jazz in the Leo Mol Sculpture Garden
Movies in the Park

July 5 – August 30, 2026

Free

sākihiwē festival

Formerly known as Aboriginal Music Week, the festival presents First Nation, Metis, Inuit, Native American, and Indigenous music acts. Details

Various locations in Winnipeg

June 25 – 28, 2026

Free and ticketed

Summer of Sound

Central Canada’s largest electronic music festival. Details

Lineup: Tiësto, Slander, Odd Mob, Paul Oakenfold, Notion + more

Red River Exhibition Park, 3977 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg

June 30 – July 1, 2026

Two – day Pass $198 – $282+

Dauphin’s Countryfest

Canada’s longest-running country music festival usually held every July long weekend. Details

Headliners: Jelly Roll, Nate Smith, and Tyler Hubbard

Dauphin
The festival site is located 10 km south of The City of Dauphin on Highway #10

June 25 – 28, 2026

4-Day General Admission Weekend Pass $418.95

Winnipeg Folk Festival

Discover folk music from North America and around the world at the annual Winnipeg Folk Fest. Features a family area, camping, and delicious local and organic food in a beautiful prairie park setting. Details

Lineup: Of Monsters and Men, Father John Misty, Lucy Dacus, Stephen Wilson Jr., Sylvan Esso, Jesse Welles, Angine de Poitrine, Black Country, New Road, Wolf Parade, and many more!

Birds Hill Provincial Park, northeast on Highway #59, Winnipeg

July 9 – 12, 2026

$70 &up

Bankside Music Festival

Enjoy top-notch musical acts, affordable tickets and concession prices with free camping, stunning light shows, top quality sound and a friendly atmosphere. This is a biennial festival. Details

Headliner: Econoline Crush, BRKN LOVE, Calling All Captains, and more

3km East on highway 201, Letellier (on the banks of the Red River)

July 17 – 18, 2026

Weekend Pass $74 – $112

Salamander Summer Music Festival

Live music, dancing, art, workshops, food and drink, vendor village and lots of fun. Details

Rideau Park, Brandon

July 17 – 19, 2026

Weekend Passes: $50 – $60 plus taxes/fees; Kids Under 12: FREE

Summer Winds Family Music Festival

A family music festival. Details

Headliners: Men in Cheap Suits, Sean Taylor Band

Victoria Beach Community Centre, Victoria Beach

July 17 – 18, 2026

Early Bird Weekend Admission $60; Early Bird VIP Weekend Pass $130

Fire & Water Music Festival

Hear everything from roots to country to metal at the Fire & Water Music Festival. Details

Lineup: Dreams and Rumours, Cara Luft, Jacob Brodovsky, Sheena Rattai & friends’ tribute to Lilith Fair, Dom Adams, Alex Maher, Andrew Neville, Amby, Fu Fu Chi Chi Choir, and more!

Laker’s Ski Club, Lac du Bonnet, MB

July 24 – 26, 2026

Early bird Weekend Pass $85; Regular Weekend Pass $100; Plus taxes and fees; 17 and under Free

Real Love Summer Fest

A 2-day indie music and arts festival featuring over 30 bands and artists. Details

Lineup: TBA

Ignite Retreats, Teulon

2026 TBA
July 25 – 27, 2025

2026 TBA; $69.91 – $152.77

Rockin’ the Fields of Minnedosa

Three nights of Rock & Roll in the beautiful Lake Minnedosa. Adding to the music, RFM provides great onsite vendors, camping opportunities and other activities. Details

Lineup: Collective Soul, Cheap Trick, Quiet Riot, Smash Mouth, 54.40, Nick Gilder Sweeney Todd Group, Helix, Harlequin, Headpins, The Pumps

Lake Minnedosa, Minnedosa

July 31 – August 2, 2026

General Admission Weekend Pass $323

Rainbow Trout Music Festival

Summer indie music festival with 3 days of music, camping, good friends, bon fires, dancing, swimming, and so much more. Details

Banks of the Rosseau River, just south of St. Malo, Manitoba

2026 TBA
August 15 – 17, 2025

2026 rates TBA
Weekend Camping + Festival Pass — $160 (plus tax and fees)

FallJam Field of Rock Music Festival

FallJam Field of Rock is a high-energy music festival built around the spirit of live rock. It brings together a diverse lineup of artists, offering a rich mix of sounds for a memorable musical experience. Beyond the stage, the festival creates a relaxed, social atmosphere with overnight camping, bonfires, and the freedom to enjoy time with friends. Details

Headliners: Bleeker with Omens

6556 Hwy #8 at Donald Road, St. Andrews

August 7 – 9, 2026

Day Pass $15 – $25; Weekend Pass $40

Harvest Sun Music Fest

The Harvest Sun Music Festival is a grass roots prairie music festival dedicated to showcasing Manitoban Musicians, growers & makers of the agricultural community. Details

Headliners: Al Simmons, Cara Luft, Ego Spank

Harvest Sun Music Fest Site, Kelwood

August 21 – 23, 2026

Early bird Weekend Pass $95

Whitemud Music Festival

Whitemud Music Festival features a strong lineup of live bands and high-energy performances with plenty of space for attendees and free unserviced camping included with admission. Details

Headliners: Snake Oil, B34ST

Erickson Lutheran Church, Erickson/Lorne Watson Recital Hall, School of Music, Brandon University

August 21 – 22, 2026

Weekend Pass – Early bird $97.18

Whoop & Hollar Folk Festival

Savour live, eclectic music from an amazing lineup of diverse local talent. Dance, sing, enjoy the outdoors, participate in the midnight jam sessions around the bonfire, and camp out beneath the stars. Details

Headliners: TBA

33165 PR 331, RM of Portage la Prairie, MB
1 mile west of Hoop & Holler Bend

August 29 & 30, 2026

TBA
2025 Festival Pass $33.28 – $65.23

Village Music Fest

Celebrate Canadian Multiculturalism Day with live performances and art installations in Osborne Village. Details

Osborne Village, Winnipeg

Saturday, June 27, 2026

TBA

Elements Music & Arts Festival

The Elemental Festival takes place at Stonyridge Campground, a stunning, 240-acre property that features a quarry beach and 80 acres of serene forest—camp among the stars, surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature. Gather with friends to create your a tent village or find a private spot to escape it all! 19+. Details

Stonyridge Campground, St. Laurent

July 31 – August 3, 2026

Advance Weekend Pass $142 + GST

Country Rising Festival

Country Rising is a high-energy outdoor festival reimagining country music through bold, genre-blending artists. Alongside live performances, it features local food and drinks, line dancing, and interactive experiences in a vibrant, modern setting. Details

Lineup: BigXThaPlug, Corey Kent, Dylan Marlowe, & Redferrin

Blue Cross Park, 1 Portage Ave E, Winnipeg

Friday, August 21, 2026 | 4:00 PM

VIP Admission $191.64; Early bird General Admission $71.47

Mega Island Fest

Mega Island Fest 2026 is the ultimate summer destination for every festival fan, featuring a powerhouse lineup of DJs and High-energy performances with non-stop vibes. Details

The Cube, Old Market Square, Winnipeg

August 7 – 8, 2026

Weekend Pass $50 and up

IRAL JAM & JERK FEST

JAM & JERK FEST is a new cultural celebration launching in 2026 to honor 64 years of Jamaican Independence. Rooted in heritage and powered by community, this festival celebrates the global impact of Jamaican culture through food, music, arts, and shared experiences. Details

TBD, Winnipeg

August 7, 2026

TBA

ROGerKimLee Music Festival Eriksdale

A weekend of Manitoba and Local Musicians performing LIVE Music with a Makers Market, Market Garden, Beer Garden, Food Vendors, Kids Activities, Camping and Workshops. Details

Artists: Maija Kaartinen, Dustin Harder, Saint Whiskey, Annual RKL Jam, Gilles Crevier, Old Time Fiddle Magic, Deb Tripp, Prairie Moon, Dust Rhinos, D.B. + The Deadbeats, Orvis, Mommy Daddy, Debra Lyn Neufeld, The Horsefeathers Band, Ryan Maier, Fuller Hull, Shay Wolf, Silas Presley

Eriksdale Railway Park and Eriksdale Rec Hall, Eriksdale

August 21-23, 2026

General Admission 3-Day $30 – $80

Maryland Music Fest

Enjoy a lineup of Winnipeg’s most exciting emerging artists, a vintage street market, a beer garden and more fun. Details

West Broadway, Winnipeg

TBA
September 6, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Free

Harvest Moon Festival

Enjoy fabulous music, food, artisans and workshops at the Perennial Harvest Moon Festival. Details

Clearwater, MB

TBA
September 12 – 14, 2025

TBA
2024 rates: $100 – $115 plus taxes

Gimli Blues Festival

Gimli Blues Festival features some of Manitoba’s best blues artists. Details

Lineup: TBA

Gimli Park, 1 4th Avenue, Gimli

September 11 – 12, 2026

Free; Tin for the Bin

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