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Best Shows This Winter

in Winnipeg

Royal Winnipeg Ballet - The Nutcracker at Manitoba Centennial Concert Hall

Royal Winnipeg Ballet - The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker returns for the RWB's Winter season to delight children - of all ages! This sparkling Christmas tradition is a festive feast for the senses with enchanting costumes, timeless choreography, and a brilliant score by Tchaikovsky. Join our hero Clara as she helps the Nutcracker prince defeat the wicked Mouse King on Parliament Hill, and meet the regal Sugar Plum fairy in her candy-filled dominion!

Star Wars - Return of the Jedi in Concert at Manitoba Centennial Concert Hall

Star Wars - Return of the Jedi in Concert

Lord Vader's Empire is on its last legs as the Rebellion enters its third and final installment in George Lucas' epic climax to the original Star Wars trilogy. What better way to experience this pop culture icon than with a live-to-screen concert staging that brings John Williams astronomical score to life. All that's left is to get ready for the father-son reunion of the century!

Cirque Du Soleil - Crystal at Canada Life Centre

Cirque Du Soleil - Crystal

They've conquered the air, the floor and even water over the past 30 years, and their 41 shows. Now they are about to tackle the ice, in a brand-new extravaganza that they've named...Crystal. Combining world-class skating, beautiful sets, costumes and awe-inspiring aesthetics, take a venture into your reflection to a world you have only ever dreamed of, and become who you've always wanted to be. Skate close to the edge, with this exciting new addition to the Cirque du Soleil canon.

Feb 20 - 23, 2025

Canada Life Centre

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Mother Mother at Canada Life Centre

Mother Mother

Formed in Vancouver by siblings Ryan and Molly in 2005, Mother Mother expanded their upbeat alt folk-rock empire with the additions of keyboardist/singer Jasmin Parkin, dummer Ali Siadat and bassist Mike Young. Fusing catchy melodic hooks with driving, groove-laden bass-lines, sparkling synths and glorious three part harmonies, the quintet have solidified their status as indie pop heavyweights!

A Drag Queen Christmas at Burton Cummings Theatre

A Drag Queen Christmas

The all-star queens of Logo TV's RuPaul's Drag Race are coming to save your Christmas and this year is even more speical, marking the 10th anniversary! Featuring all your favorite stars singing seasonal classics, new and old, A Drag Queen Christmas is guaranteed to get you in the naughty holiday spirit. So dig out your glad rags and prepare to sashay straight to this once-a-year spectacular!

Johnny Reid at Manitoba Centennial Concert Hall

Johnny Reid

Johnny Reid is ready to share the holiday spirit with you! Although born in the rain-drenched climes of Scotland, Johnny Reid evokes the dusty roads of the South with his Americana-infused country-pop, blending the sound of his homeland with traditional Celtic instrumentation. This fearless fusion sets him apart and makes him a firm favorite on Canada's country scene. Welcome the holiday season with Johnny Reid as he shares his favorite Christmas classics!

Sum 41 at Canada Life Centre

Sum 41

If you came of age in the early 2000s, there's a good chance that Sum 41's "Does This Look Infected?" formed part of the soundtrack to your teen angst and rebellion. In 2024, they are embarking on their last headlining worldwide tour in support of the highly anticipated final album 'Heaven x Hell'. The tour will be split into two halves of the year, with dates in the spring and fall. Don't miss your chance to catch them live, for maybe the last time, with support from ska-punk band The Interrupters!

Marianas Trench at Burton Cummings Theatre

Marianas Trench

Catch Marianas Trench, the Canadian pop rock purveyors of effervescent, feel-good anthems about love, life and all things in between! Marianas Trench has unveiled plans for an extensive North American tour this fall, following the recent release of their glam rock-inspired singles "A Normal Life" and "Lightning and Thunder." The tour will also feature not only their most recent album Phantoms, but you'll also hear hits from their previous double platinum and gold-selling albums.

Apocalyptica at Burton Cummings Theatre

Apocalyptica

It's been over 20 years since Apocalyptica first put forth their unholy alliance of metal and classical music in the form of debut album Plays Metallica by Four Cellos. The Finnish cello metal band formed with the intention of playing Metallica and other heavy metal band covers, but each subsequent release featured more and more original music until fourth album Reflections announced their fully-fledged status as original artists.