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Manitoba Live on Stage

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Give a standing ovation to Manitoba’s live theatre, music and dance.

Manitoba is a place where talent thrives. Live performances - be it by actors, musicians or dancers - enchant audiences at historic theatres, pubs and clubs and favorite festivals year-round. From classical to folk, modern to musical theatre - Manitoba’s performing arts take the stage.

Chic Gamine performing at the Festival du Voyageur

Manitoba talent in the spotlight

Since Winnipeg’s first live theatre performance in 1867, the city has been known for its stage productions - anchored by companies with decades of experience bringing audiences to their feet. Winnipeg’s professional theatre companies deliver the classics, modern hits, the best in Canadian drama along with works in French and just for kids.

The city’s stages shine with ballet, opera and symphonic masterpieces. Venues in Winnipeg and around the province put the spotlight on musicians, bands and local acts that make up Manitoba’s diverse live music scene. Every year, the biggest names in music descend on this prairie province to join Manitoba’s best and brightest stars for fan-favourite festivals.

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Rainbow Stage Theatre

A Perfect Season For The Whole Family!

Hockey & Wizards & Popcorn Oh My! This summer enjoy two spectacular family musicals under the dome at Rainbow Stage, Canada’s largest, longest-running open-air professional theatre. Tickets on sale now at www.rainbowstage.ca!

Both Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet and the Royal Manitoba Theatre Company earned a Royal charter, highlighting the high quality of Manitoba’s performing arts!
Assiniboine Park Lyric Theatre/Stage

Outdoor Theatres

For 80 years, Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet has been delighting audiences with its re-interpretation of classics and bold new works. Every summer, the company brings its graceful moves to the outdoor Lyric Theatre at Assiniboine Park for the free family-friendly, Ballet in the Park.

Kildonan Park Rainbow Stage

Rainbow Stage is Canada’s largest and longest running open air theatre. Located in Winnipeg’s Kildonan Park, two musical theatre performances take place under its rainbow-shaped proscenium every summer.

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seats at Prairie Theatre

Theatrical Things to Do

No matter the month in Manitoba, there is an abundance of ways to get out and about and enjoy some quality time with your loved ones. While November feels like an in-between month, it's also when theatre season in Manitoba starts ramping up!

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Manitoba’s movie business is booming. Here are a few big (and small) screen worthy attractions to visit throughout the province.

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Moving Roots

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Moving Roots

2010-360 Cumberland Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3B 1T4

The Third Colour

Performing Arts

Prairie Theatre Exchange

Unit Y300 - 393 Portage Ave, 3rd Floor, Portage Place
WINNIPEG, MB R3B 3H6

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