Concert Reviews | Crucial Rhythm

Blonde woman sings into a microphone while playing a black acoustic guitar against a plain light backdrop.

Winnipeg Comiccon 2026: Emily Kinney

As part of this year's Winnipeg Comiccon, actor and singer-songwriter Emily Kinney performed at the RBC Convention Centre on October 30, 2026.

Samuel Stevens

Nov 32 min read

Masked guitarist in black cowboy hat plays a purple electric guitar on a blue-lit stage with crowd silhouettes.

Winnipeg Comiccon 2026: Galactic Empire

As part of this year's Winnipeg Comiccon, the metal Star Wars-inspired band Galactic Empire took over the York Ballroom at the RBC Convention Centre on October 30, 2026.

Samuel Stevens

Nov 22 min read

Five female singers dance and sing on a dark stage with blue and pink lights, wearing bright outfits before a crowd.

The Valley Girl Problems Tour: Kylie Cantrall and GIRLSET - Los Angeles, CA

On October 22, 2026, Kylie Cantrall and GIRLSET closed out The Valley Girl Problems Tour in Los Angeles.

Sabrina Shahryar

Oct 271 min read

Tattooed singer belts into a microphone on a smoky purple-lit stage, with drums and bright spotlights behind him.

Youth Fountain, Fake Talk, and Great Wealth Live In Winnipeg, MB

Youth Fountain made their long-awaited return to Winnipeg on October 20, 2026.

Samuel Stevens

Oct 223 min read

Singer standing in front of a skull-themed metal microphone stand belts into a mic on a red-lit stage, framed by chains and bones, with intense expression

1984 to Headless Canada Tour: W.A.S.P. and KK's Priest - Winnipeg, MB

W.A.S.P. and KK's Priest made their way to Winnipeg's Burton Cummings Theatre on October 19, 2026.

Samuel Stevens

Oct 213 min read

Male singer with raised mic points onstage beside guitarist under bright yellow and purple concert lights.

Seven Second Surgery 19th 1/4 Anniversary Tour: Faber Drive, Long Live The King, and Marty Oblak - Winnipeg, MB

Faber Drive made their long-awaited return to Winnipeg on October 16, 2026.

Samuel Stevens

Oct 194 min read

Two guitarists jam on a blue-lit stage, one in a red shirt facing a light-shirted player, with a partial banner in the background.

Thank God It's Almost Monday Tour: Almost Monday and Sun Room - Winnipeg, MB

Almost Monday and Sun Room made their way to Winnipeg's Park Theatre on October 9, 2026.

Samuel Stevens

Oct 134 min read

Singer in sunglasses points at the camera while singing into a microphone on a blue-lit stage.

Legends On Tour - Night One: Sabaton, Pop Evil, and Wings of Steel - Winnipeg, MB

Sabaton returned to Winnipeg after a long nine years with Pop Evil and Wings of Steel on deck to tear the Burton Cummings Theatre down.

Samuel Stevens

Oct 64 min read

Smiling dance troupe in blue denim poses onstage amid giant pink fuzzy arches under bright concert lights.

Disney Descendants, Zombies, and Camp Rock: Worlds Collide Tour - Anaheim, CA

On October 1, 2026, the Disney Worlds Collide Tour came to the Honda Center in Anaheim.

Sabrina Shahryar

Oct 62 min read

Three older rock musicians perform on a pink-lit stage, singer center with mic and two guitarists beside him, energetic and focused.

Final Frontier Tour: Journey - Winnipeg, MB

Journey returned to Winnipeg on September 29, 2026, as part of their Final Frontier Tour.

Samuel Stevens

Oct 25 min read

Rock band performs on a multi-level stage with flames, orange lighting, and a drummer at right in a dramatic concert scene

The Third Ascension Program: Bring Me The Horizon, Motionless In White, and The Plot In You - Winnipeg, MB

Bring Me The Horizon’s The Third Ascension Program came to Winnipeg's Canada Life Centre on September 26, 2026.

Samuel Stevens

Sep 305 min read

Female singer with braids belts into a microphone on a red-lit stage, before an Off the Rez Tour backdrop.

Off The Rez Tour: Stella Standingbear, Natasha Fisher, and Kenzie Love - Winnipeg, MB

On September 24, 2026, Stella Standingbear returned to Winnipeg on her Off The Rez Tour.

Samuel Stevens

Sep 283 min read

Singer in sunglasses performs onstage with microphone under blue and pink lights, hand on chest, at a live concert.

Grand Rising Tour: Gunshine and OMENS - Winnipeg, MB

On September 22, 2026, the Florida rock band Gunshine made a stop in Winnipeg.

Samuel Stevens

Sep 253 min read

Angus Young in blue suit and cap plays black electric guitar on a stadium stage, with a crowd and roof lights behind him.

PWR/UP Tour: AC/DC and The Pretty Reckless - Winnipeg, MB

AC/DC and The Pretty Reckless took over the Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg on September 20, 2026.

Samuel Stevens

Sep 224 min read

Woman in a red polka-dot dress plays electric guitar under green stage lights, with a blurred band backdrop.

Mannequin Pussy and Show Pony - Live In Winnipeg, MB

Winnipeg finally got its first taste of Mannequin Pussy on September 13, 2026, when the Philadelphia punk outfit made their long-awaited city debut at the Burton Cummings Theatre.

Samuel Stevens

Sep 163 min read

Don't You Fake It 20th Anniversary Tour: The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Calling All Captains, Losers Club, and Morning In May - Winnipeg, MB

On September 4, 2026, the Red Jumpsuit Apparatus brought the Don’t You Fake It 20th Anniversary Tour to Winnipeg.

Samuel Stevens

Sep 84 min read

Bearded singer in a black No. 15 jersey spreads his arms on a smoky concert stage under bright spotlights.

The Summer Slaughter Tour 2026: Hatebreed, Terror, Incantation, Gates to Hell, Torture, and Creeping Death - Winnipeg, MB

On August 31, 2026, the Summer Slaughter Tour returned to Winnipeg after eighteen years with a merciless lineup.

Samuel Stevens

Sep 44 min read

Two polka-dot-clad musicians perform on a smoky stage, one raising a guitar overhead while another plays drums under bright lights.

Angine de Poitrine - Live In Vancouver, BC

On August 25, 2026, Angine de Poitrine performed their third night in Vancouver at the Commodore Ballroom.

Mike Thomas

Sep 34 min read

Blond singer-guitarist performs on a dark stage with arms outstretched, singing into a mic; band gear and nord wave2 behind.

Bigger & Weirder Tour: Weird Al Yankovic and Puddles Pity Party - Winnipeg, MB

Weird Al Yankovic made his long-awaited return to Winnipeg's Canada Life Centre on August 30, 2026.

Samuel Stevens

Sep 25 min read

Deep Purple performing onstage under yellow spotlights, singer center with arms raised, band playing guitars and drums.

SPLAT! World Tour: Deep Purple, Kansas, and Jefferson Starship - Winnipeg, MB

Deep Purple, Kansas, and Jefferson Starship performed in Winnipeg on August 29, 2026.

Samuel Stevens

Sep 14 min read

Rock guitarist sings into a mic on a smoky stage under red and blue lights, with Marshall amps and a drummer behind.

Soul Asylum and The Props - Live In Winnipeg, MB

On August 27, 2026, Soul Asylum made their long-awaited return to Winnipeg after thirty-three years.

Samuel Stevens

Aug 313 min read

Seven women in red perform onstage, singing and dancing before a colorful giant screen as the crowd films them.

Signals World Tour: BINI and Ashley Mehta - Winnipeg, MB

Filipino girl group BINI made their return to Winnipeg with a stop at the Canada Life Centre as part of their Signals World Tour.

Samuel Stevens

Aug 264 min read

Man in sunglasses and a black jacket performs on a dark stage, gesturing with one hand while holding a microphone.

Tacos and Tequila Festival 2026: T.I., Fat Joe, Too $hort, Petey Pablo, Frankie J, and Murphy Lee

Tacos and Tequila festival returned to Winnipeg on August 22, 2026, for its third year.

Samuel Stevens

Aug 254 min read

Tattooed singer in a cowboy hat points a microphone on a dark, smoky stage under concert lights.

Country Rising Festival 2026: Corey Kent, Dylan Marlowe, Redferrin, and Kalsey Kulyk - Winnipeg, MB

Corey Kent, Dylan Marlowe, Redferrin, and Kalsey Kulyk took over Winnipeg's Blue Cross Park on August 21, 2026.

Samuel Stevens

Aug 243 min read

Band performs onstage under vivid pink lights, with THE BEACHES backdrop and an energetic concert atmosphere.

Burt Block Party 2026 - Night Two: The Beaches, Lights, LØLØ, and Sundayclub

Night two of this year's Burt Block Party saw The Beaches, Lights, LØLØ and Sundayclub take the stage.

Samuel Stevens

Aug 204 min read

Rock band performs on a smoky stage with bright blue-white lights and a huge screen behind them.

Burt Block Party 2026 - Night One: Killswitch Engage, Machine Head, Malevolence, and Waster

Night one of this year's Burt Block Party saw Killswitch Engage, Machine Head, Malevolence, and Waster take the stage.

Samuel Stevens

Aug 193 min read

Singer in a white lace shirt sings into a mic on a red-lit stage, with blurred bandmates behind him.

It's Not You, It's Me Tour: Chiodos, 156/Silence, sace6, and Second Harbour - Winnipeg, MB

On August 12, 2026, Chiodos, 156/Silence, sace6, and Second Harbour drove into Winnipeg.

Samuel Stevens

Aug 143 min read

Black-and-white photo of a guitarist singing into a microphone on stage, wearing a cap, with a laptop and audience silhouettes.

Hondo World Tour: Alejandro Aranda and Tyler Stone - Anaheim, CA

On August 7, 2026, Alejandro Aranda brought his Hondo world tour to Anaheim.

Sabrina Shahryar

Aug 101 min read

Bearded musician sings into a mic while playing acoustic guitar on a blue-lit, smoky stage.

Ásgeir and Jacob Brodovsky Live In Winnipeg, MB

On August 6, 2026, Ásgeir and Jacob Brodovsky performed at Sidestage in Winnipeg.

Samuel Stevens

Aug 73 min read

Three musicians perform on a purple-lit stage, singer at microphone center with guitars on either side and round lights behind.

Bleed American 25th Anniversary Tour: Jimmy Eat World, Motion City Soundtrack, and Illuminati Hotties - Vancouver, BC

On July 19, 2026, Jimmy Eat World, with guests Motion City Soundtrack and illuminati Hotties, drove into Vancouver to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of their storied album, Bleed American.

Mike Thomas

Jul 303 min read

Smiling singer (Fefe Dobson) in a black leather jacket holds a microphone on a purple-lit stage with drums behind.

SuperSpike 2026: Fefe Dobson, Tyler Shaw, and Zach Riley

On July 18, 2026, SuperSpike closed out with a massive concert featuring Zach Riley, Tyler Shaw, and Fefe Dobson.

Samuel Stevens

Jul 203 min read

Smiling rock guitarist with a glittery red electric guitar raises both hands throwing up devil horns on a lit stage with pink, red, and blue spotlights.

Pounding the Past Tour: Anvil, Midnight Hellion, and Ramskull - Winnipeg, MB

On July 5, 2026, Anvil made their long-awaited return to Winnipeg with Midnite Hellion and Ramskull.

Samuel Stevens

Jul 103 min read

Tattooed singer Adam Gontier with a mohawk belts into a microphone onstage under dark purple lighting, eyes closed in intensity

Rockin' Thunder 2026: Motley Crue, Three Days Grace, Halestorm, and JJ Wilde - Winnipeg, MB

On July 4, 2026, Winnipeg's Princess Auto Stadium hosted the second edition of Rockin' Thunder.

Samuel Stevens

Jul 94 min read

Band performing on an outdoor stage, smiling singer with CHENE shirt and guitarists under bright concert lights, energetic scene

Country Thunder 2026: Bailey Zimmerman, Koe Wetzel, Josh Ross, and Robyn Ottolini - Winnipeg, MB

On July 3, 2026, Winnipeg's Princess Auto Stadium hosted the second edition of Country Thunder.

Samuel Stevens

Jul 84 min read

Focused guitarist performing on stage under purple and blue lights, playing an electric guitar with eyes closed.

Wishing Moon Tour: Wintersleep and The Boojums - Winnipeg, MB

Wintersleep and The Boojums made their way to Winnipeg's Park Theatre on June 13, 2026.

Samuel Stevens

Jun 163 min read

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