Event Description
Winterruption Festival at The Forks
It’s Winterruption time! Venues and presenters in Winnipeg, Calgary, and Edmonton are teaming up to bring a ton of live music to the city.
The West End Cultural Centre is presenting a FREE weekend of music at The Forks as part of Winterruption at The Forks.
Location: Forks Market, 2nd floor lounge near the main elevator
Dates: Saturday, January 24 and Sunday, January 25
Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Saturday, January 24 Lineup
- 12:00 PM — Earth Angel
- 12:50 PM — Lady of the Red
- 1:40 PM — The Ranger System
- 2:30 PM — Kolakolapop
- 3:20 PM — Len Bowen
Sunday, January 25 Lineup
- 12:00 PM — Flora Luna
- 12:50 PM — Shawn Pallister
- 1:40 PM — Orvis
- 2:30 PM — Latin Voyage
- 3:20 PM — Alex Maher
You’re invited — and you could even skate there since the river trail is open.
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