Chinatown Winnipeg,
Chinatown
Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada
Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada

K-Pop Demon Hunters Sing, Dance & Cosplay Contest – Part of Winnipeg Lantern Festival 2025
Here’s something fun happening downtown! The K-Pop Demon Hunters Sing, Dance & Cosplay Contest is set for Sunday, September 7, 2025, at 5 PM at James and Princess Street. It’s part of the Winnipeg Lantern Festival, which runs all weekend long on September 6–7 and always brings such a cool vibe to the city.
The K-Pop contest is one of the big highlights, especially for fans of music, dance, and cosplay. There are three categories — Best in Dance, Best in Singing, and Best in Cosplay — so whether it’s energetic choreography, powerful vocals, or creative costumes, there’s going to be a lot of talent on stage.
🌟 Quick Facts
📅 Festival Date: September 6–7, 2025
⏰ K-Pop Contest Time: Sunday, September 7 at 5 PM
📍 Contest Location: James & Princess Street
🎟 Admission: Free for all ages
🎤 Categories: Best in Dance, Best in Singing, Best in Cosplay
✉️ Contest Registration: [email protected]
The best part? The festival is free to attend. If anyone wants to take part in the contest, registration is open at [email protected]. Even if you’re just there to watch, it’s going to be a great mix of lanterns, culture, and K-pop energy right in the heart of downtown Winnipeg.
The Lantern Festival is a two-day celebration inspired by traditional Asian harvest festivals, and it’s full of amazing lantern displays, cultural performances, food vendors, and activities for all ages. From noon to 9 PM each day, people can wander through the markets, try different foods, and check out live music and performances. Once the sun goes down, the lanterns really make the whole area glow, and it’s honestly such a beautiful experience.
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