Winnipeg is home to the NHL Winnipeg Jets Hockey team www.nhl.com/jets and the AHL Manitoba Moose www.moosehockey.com. Winnipeg Is home also to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (www.bluebombers.com). They have a long history in the Canadian Football League (CFL), marked by their first Grey Cup win in 1935 and their most recent championships in 2019 and 2021. The Winnipeg Sea Bears www.seabears.ca are Winnipeg's own professional basketball team, proud members of the Canadian Elite Basketball League. Founded in 2023, the Sea Bears bring big-time hoops energy to the Canada Life Centre every summer, backed by some of the most passionate fans in the country.
Here are some major concerts and musical acts that have played at Canada Life Centre (formerly MTS Centre) in Winnipeg — a mix of rock, pop and legendary performers over the years.
| Artist / Act | Date (or approximate period) / Notes | Artist / Act | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul McCartney | April 21, 2017 | Bruce Springsteen | Nov 2024 |
| Red Hot Chili Peppers | May 26, 2017 | Journey (with Toto) | Mar 4, 2024 |
| The Lumineers | March 28, 2017 | Foreigner | May 16, 2024 |
| Fleetwood Mac | Concert listed for November 7, 2019 | Cage the Elephant | Aug 10, 2024 |
| Journey | July 6, 2015 Canada Life Centre | Sum 41 (with PUP & Gob) | Jan 20, 2025 |
| James Taylor | June 3, 2016 Canada Life Centre | Heart (with Cheap Trick) | Mar 24, 2025 |
| The 1975 | October 26, 2016 Canada Life Centre | Three Days Grace & Volbeat | Jun 13, 2025 |
| KISS | Example: November 9, 2009 | Bachman-Turner Overdrive | Apr 20, 2025 |
| Taylor Swift | Past concerts listed in MTS Centre schedules from 2009 era. | Korn | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Coldplay | Listed among major headliners for MTS Centre in 2009. | Bryan Adams (with The Sheepdogs) | Sep 29, 2025 |
www.rwb.org Under the direction of Christopher Stowell, Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Canada's premier dance company, founded 1939, known for its Canadian stories and global tours. The ballet's story is one of artistic legacy, receiving a royal charter in 1953.
🎻 Resident Companies & Classical Stars
The Concert Hall is the permanent home for Winnipeg's three major arts organizations, which regularly feature world-renowned guest stars:
The venue is also a major stop for touring Broadway shows and celebrated comedians: