Princes Auto Stadium,
315 Chancellor Matheson Rd
Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada
Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada
Celebrate Canada Day at Princess Auto Stadium! This free, family-friendly event promises a day packed with festivities and great entertainment.
Date: July 1, 2026
Tailgate Area: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM (No ticket required)
Mainstage Entertainment: 5:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Get ready for an unforgettable night of live music as Down With Webster and Chad Brownlee take the stage, joined by an exciting lineup of local talent featuring Don Amero and Mise en Scene.
With high-energy performances and crowd-favourite hits, it’s a night that will have you singing along from start to finish. Stay tuned — more incredible local acts will be announced soon, and cap off the celebration with a spectacular fireworks show lighting up the night sky!
From their first performance at a junior high talent show, Down With Webster created their own style of genre-bending sounds, and have blown away audiences ever since.
Their songs have charted at Top 40 Radio, sold millions of singles, and amassed hundreds of millions of streams, while providing electrifying performances at the MMVAs, Junos, and festivals across the country.
Hailing from British Columbia, critically-acclaimed Canadian country artist Chad Brownlee boasts over 125 million global streams, numerous gold and platinum-certified singles, and has topped Canadian country Billboard charts multiple times with his distinctive blend of pop, country, and rock — drawing influence from ’80s classics and modern pop country.
Celebrate Canada Day in style at Princess Auto Stadium with a full lineup of free, family-friendly activities for all ages!
From interactive games and a kids’ zone to live entertainment and community showcases, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Bring the whole family, soak in the festive atmosphere, and make unforgettable memories as we come together to celebrate Canada Day.
Join us early and be part of the fun!
This event is free to attend. If you’re able, organizers encourage visitors to bring a non-perishable food item in support of Harvest Manitoba.
No ticket is required to access the tailgate celebration from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Free mainstage tickets and $5 floor tickets (with proceeds supporting Harvest Manitoba) are available now. Please note, your ticket guarantees entry to the mainstage area until 8:00 PM.
After that time, access will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to capacity, with no ticket required for entry.
Parking is free around the stadium based on availability.
Winnipeg Transit will release the transportation schedule approximately two weeks prior to Canada Day. Visitors are encouraged to walk or bike to the stadium when possible.
Bike valet service will also be available.
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