Culture Days
September 18–October 4, 2026
Join the Canada-wide celebration of arts and culture!
Free activities across Manitoba engage attendees with
interactive displays, hands-on experiences and local
artist discoveries.
culturedays.ca/en/mb
Nuit Blanche
September 25, 2026
Celebrate a free all-night exploration and celebration
of contemporary art as part of Culture Days. From dusk
to dawn, artists, galleries, cultural organizations and
independent curators host free events in Saint-Boniface,
the Exchange District and downtown.
nuitblanchewinnipeg.ca
Manito Ahbee Festival
October 30–November 1, 2026
Experience a vibrant celebration of Indigenous arts,
culture, music and sports at the 2026 Manito Ahbee
Festival. This annual event is a dynamic showcase of
Indigenous culture that features the NextGEN Youth
Empowerment Celebration, Manito Ahbee signature
Pow Wow, Ignite Our Spirit Stage Cultural Performances,
Red Road Cultural Clothing & Wearable Art Showcase,
Marketplace & Food, Sport and more.
Tel: 204.956.1849 | 1.866.449.0251
manitoahbee.com
Manitoba Hydro Santa Parade
November 14, 2026
The Manitoba Hydro Santa Parade has been a
Winnipeg tradition for over a century! Launch the holiday
season as magic and wonder are brought to downtown
Winnipeg. A moving panorama of lights, colour and
music, the parade inspires delight in the eyes of children
and the young at heart.
mbhydrosantaparade.com
Canad Inns Winter Wonderland
November 27–January 2, 2027
Be dazzled by Manitoba's largest drive-through light
show that features more than 25 theme areas and
displays. See the sights and a million lights from the
warmth and comfort of your vehicle.
Open daily 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Closed on Christmas Day.
Red River Exhibition Park, 3977 Portage Avenue
Tel: 204.888.6990
redriverex.com
FUN FACT
The word Winnipeg means
"muddy water" in Cree.
Nuit Blanche, photo by Kyle Thomas
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