These Winnipeg performance venues will be music to your ears
Staff Writer
Given that Winnipeg has produced the likes of Neil Young, Chantal Kreviazuk, Faouzia and The Guess Who, you better believe we love a good performance.
All these international headliners needed great venues to get their big break, which is something Winnipeg has always been known for, while today we provide performance spaces that will see your students shine like the stars above.
These unique spaces will amplify your students’ talents while also providing them with a local audience ready to be entertained.
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Assiniboine Park & Zoo
Fabulous outdoor spaces include the Leo Mol Sculpture Garden, the Zoo, the Tudor-style Lyric Theatre and the Performance Garden at The Leaf. Just imagine your students’ voices (or instruments) spreading out over the verdant gardens of The Leaf or sculpture garden as a captive audience enjoys this sweet accompaniment to the sounds of summer.
Canadian Museum for Human Rights
This architectural marvel contains numerous areas for students to perform in, including the Garden of Contemplation where 4,400 square feet of sunlight-bathed space will amplify their music throughout the galleries. Being one of the city’s most popular attractions, you can also expect an audience that will welcome your kids’ music as it cascades throughout this marvel of modern architecture.
Lower Fort Garry
At this Parks Canada National Historic Site, students can play notes that will ring throughout historic stone buildings that date back to the 1830s. The park’s historic interpreters are also sure to add some additional entertainment before or after your gig.
Royal Canadian Mint
With its atrium, theatre space and tour areas, this worldly venue is always on the money for vocal and instrumental groups. 45-minute tours can also be arranged, showcasing how millions of coins are produced for countries around the world.
Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada
This 86,000 square foot hangar-style aviation museum is filled with 25+ historic aircrafts, immersive galleries, interactive exhibits and a stunning observation lounge overlooking active runways. As students perform, the backdrop can also include expansive prairie skies as their music really takes off.
St. Norbert Farmers’ Market
Winnipeg’s largest farmers’ market has been welcoming families, foodies and farmers for more than 35+ years. With indoor and outdoor spaces for year-round performances, the Market is a fun local venue for students to play for the crowds. Plus, once the show is over, there’s so much to sample and purchase from surrounding farms.
The Forks
Winnipeg’s number one tourist attraction, where venues like the Johnson Terminal, the Canopy and The Forks Market give students the possibility to play in high-traffic areas. Before or after a performance, be sure to embark on a river tour with Winnipeg Waterways, or explore the whole massive area on novelty pedal-powered vehicles from Bee-2-Gether Bikes.
VIA Rail Station
Designed by the same architects as Grand Central Terminal in NYC, this beautiful station is a piece of Winnipeg history, and a main stopover for anyone taking the trains across Canada. Set your students up below the towering rotunda and hear how this unique architecture amplifies their acoustics.
Westminster United Church
This large heavenly venue is a go-to for many of our top choirs, symphonic groups and jazz ensembles. The acoustics here are among the best in the city, providing audiences with a religious experience for their senses.
Winnipeg Goldeyes baseball games
The Goldeyes offer groups the chance to perform the national anthem(s) right on the field, while bands and choirs can also play for crowds at the main gate before the first pitch is thrown. There’s not a bad seat in the house, the views include the Canadian Museum for Human Rights and the downtown skyline, and nothing beats watching a game under the summer sunshine during the organization’s many theme nights.
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For all your group travel needs contact:
Sarah Robinson, Business Development Manager
sarah@tourismwinnipeg.com
204.954.1995
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