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The EX June 12–21, 2026 Winnipeg's favourite summer fair returns to kick off summer with the world's largest travelling midway. There's magic and thrills for the whole family! Mouth- watering treats, more than 50 midway rides and hours of live music and attractions. Get your thrill on at The Ex! Red River Exhibition Park, 3977 Portage Avenue Tel: 204.888.6990 redriverex.com TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival June 16–21, 2026 During 6 days of outstanding live music, more than 30,000 music fans fill the heart of the city to enjoy exceptional local, national and international artists in the historic Exchange District. Running for over 30 years, the TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival is Winnipeg's largest downtown music event. Tel: 204.989.4656 jazzwinnipeg.com Winnipeg Folk Festival July 9–12, 2026 Enjoy some of the best, most diverse folk music from around the world featuring legendary and up-and- coming musicians. This internationally acclaimed festival features over 70 acts, nine stages, an award-winning family area, camping and delicious local and organic food all in a beautiful prairie park setting. Birds Hill Park, Highway 59 Tel: 204.231.0096 | 1.866.301.3823 winnipegfolkfestival.ca Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival July 15–26, 2026 North America's second-largest Fringe Festival showcases more than 140 plays from around the world offering comedy, drama, improv, dance, musicals and so much more. The festival also hosts bands, DJs and entertainers on the free outdoor stage in Old Market Square, as well as programming for kids and their families. Tel: 204.943.7464 winnipegfringe.com Folklorama August 2–15, 2026 Feel the beat and live the culture of some of Winnipeg's most vibrant and diverse communities during the 55th Folklorama Festival! Explore unique ethno-cultural pavilions throughout the city and enjoy authentic cuisine, immersive experiences, curated cultural displays and captivating performances that will have you stomping your feet and dancing in your seat. Don't miss it! Tel: 204.982.6210 | 1.800.665.0234 folklorama.ca Reel Pride International Film Festival September 16–20, 2026 This unique celebration of queer cinema has showcased hundreds of films from around the world that capture the essence of life for 2SLGBTQIA+ people. Reel Pride returns with nine international feature films, a Canadian short film competition and much more, with Osborne Village's Gas Station Theatre as the main venue. reelpride.ca Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival, photo by Leif Norman 2026 FESTIVALS & EVENTS 27 tourismwinnipeg.com