Miss Possessive Tour: Tate McRae and Zara Larsson - Winnipeg, MB

On Saturday, August 9, 2025, the Miss Possessive Tour rolled into Winnipeg for a high-octane evening of pop spectacle, heartfelt emotion, and unapologetic self-expression. For both Tate McRae and Zara Larsson, it marked their first-ever performances in the city, and judging by the ecstatic crowd at Canada Life Centre, Winnipeg had been waiting a long time for this moment.

The night kicked off with Zara Larsson, who bounded onto the stage with infectious energy and the swagger of a seasoned performer. Opening with “Pretty Ugly” and the fierce anthem “Ain’t My Fault”, she immediately had the audience on their feet. Larsson mixed sleek choreography with powerhouse vocals, never missing a single beat.

Midway throughout her set, she surprised the crowd with a glittering rendition of Britney Spears’ “Gimme More,” a playful homage that had the arena singing every word. Highlights included the euphoric “Lush Life,” the recent fan-favourite “Midnight Sun,” and her soaring duet track, “On My Love.”

The emotional core of her performance came with “Ruin My Life” and the aching “Crush,” showing her ability to balance high-energy pop with vulnerable balladry. She closed her set with a triple punch of “Never Forget You” and “Symphony,” leaving the audience breathless and ready for more. Larsson’s first appearance in Winnipeg felt like a victory lap for an artist who has long proven herself on the global stage.

If Zara lit the spark, Tate McRae turned the arena into a full-blown inferno... literally. Making her entrance with “Miss Possessive,” she set the tone for a theatrical, emotionally charged performance that cemented why she’s become one of the most exciting young pop stars today.

McRae’s set was a rollercoaster of moods—swaggering confidence in “2 hands” and “Purple lace bra,” heartbreaking vulnerability in “guilty conscience” and “Dear god,” and sheer chaos energy in “uh oh” and “exes.” Her choreography-heavy numbers were electric, but it was her stripped-down B-stage segment that gave the night its most intimate moments. Surrounded by fans in the pit, she delivered a stunning “Greenlight,” a nostalgic medley of “that way / rubberband / One Day / feel like shit,” and a raw, unguarded “Nostalgia.”

Back on the main stage, the set only grew more explosive. “you broke me first” drew a deafening singalong, “bloodonmyhands” turned the arena into a cathartic scream-along, and “she’s all i wanna be” had everyone dancing in unison. She closed the main set with the fiery “Revolving door” and “It’s ok I’m ok,” before returning for a powerhouse encore.

The three-song finale—“Just Keep Watching,” the anthemic “Sports car,” and her global smash “greedy”—was the perfect exclamation point to a show that was equal parts spectacle and sincerity.

Together, Zara Larsson and Tate McRae proved to be a dynamic pairing—two international pop stars at different stages of their careers, both commanding the stage with fearless charisma and vocal power. For Winnipeg, this tour stop felt historic: a first taste of both artists in the city, and a promise that they’ll be back.

As confetti rained down and fans poured out of Canada Life Centre buzzing with energy, one thing was clear—the Miss Possessive Tour isn’t just a showcase of pop hits, it’s a declaration of pop dominance.

Photos by Samuel Stevens.