No Hard Feelings Tour: The Beaches and Valley - Winnipeg, MB

The first of two back-to-back sold-out nights at Winnipeg’s Burton Cummings Theatre proved that The Beaches and Valley are not just two of Canada’s biggest modern pop-rock exports—they’re cultural powerhouses redefining what it means to connect through music. The No Hard Feelings Tour landed in Manitoba for a weekend of cathartic sing-alongs, euphoric anthems, and a palpable sense of community, marking one of the most unforgettable live doubleheaders the city has seen all year.

Valley. All photos by Samuel Stevens.

Opening the night, Toronto alt-pop quartet Valley delivered a set that radiated warmth and honesty, pulling the crowd into a sonic embrace of glowing synths, crisp harmonies, and glittering guitar hooks. They kicked off with “Bass Player’s Brother,” setting the tone with infectious energy before flowing into the tender “Water the flowers, pray for a garden.” Each song shimmered with the heartfelt storytelling that has made Valley one of Canada’s most endearing acts.

The crowd erupted when the band dove into their viral hit “Like 1999,” turning the vintage-inspired anthem into a full-throttle singalong. Their cover of MGMT’s “Kids” turned into a communal moment, where generations collided in shared nostalgia under soft, neon stage lights.

Frontman Rob Laska’s charismatic stage presence made the performance feel intimate, even in the packed theatre. New material like “Baby is a Cowboy” offered a glimpse into the band’s evolving sound—playful yet poignant—while the closing number, “When You Know Someone,” left fans swaying arm-in-arm, bathed in pastel hues and sentimental euphoria.

Valley’s set was a masterclass in emotion-driven performance, effortlessly blending danceable pop rhythms with introspective lyricism. If Valley were the calm before the storm, The Beaches were the thunderclap that shook the foundations of the Burton Cummings Theatre. The Toronto rock quartet—Jordan Miller, Kylie Miller, Leandra Earl, and Eliza Enman-McDaniel—tore onto the stage with “Last Girls at the Party,” igniting a frenzy that never once let up across both nights.

Armed with attitude, confidence, and a catalogue of hits that walk the tightrope between empowerment and vulnerability, The Beaches commanded every inch of the stage. “Touch Myself” and “Cigarette” came early, pairing swagger with sharp riffs and infectious choruses that had fans screaming every lyric. The chemistry between the band members was undeniable—Jordan’s playful banter, Kylie’s razor-edged guitar work, Leandra’s magnetic synth lines, and Eliza’s powerhouse drumming created a symphony of charisma and chaos.

The Beaches. All photos by Samuel Stevens.

Mid-set standouts included “Shower Beer,” a cheeky anthem that’s quickly becoming a fan favourite, and “Fine, Let’s Get Married,” which had the crowd dancing like it was their own reception. The band balanced their high-octane numbers with moments of emotional resonance, particularly on “What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Paranoid” and “Edge of the Earth.”

Then came the show-stopping medley—a seamless blend of “T-Shirt,” “Fascination,” “Blow Up,” “Give It Up,” “Lame,” and “Money”—a dizzying celebration of The Beaches’ evolution from indie darlings to full-fledged rock icons.

Closing with “Blame Brett,” the band turned heartbreak into pure triumph, with the entire theatre chanting the hook back at them in gleeful defiance.

For the encore, The Beaches returned with “I Wore You Better” and “Sorry for Your Loss,” delivering two emotional gut punches that encapsulated their raw honesty and razor-sharp songwriting. But the true highlight came during “Last Girls at the Party (Reprise),” when Valley walked out to join The Beaches onstage. The collaboration brought the house down—two of Canada’s most beloved modern acts sharing the stage in one joyous, full-circle moment of musical camaraderie.

Across two nights, The Beaches and Valley transformed Winnipeg’s Burton Cummings Theatre into a living, breathing love letter to Canadian music. The performances were loud, heartfelt, and unapologetically human—proof that pop and rock can coexist, collide, and create something utterly transcendent.

The No Hard Feelings Tour didn’t just bring two powerhouse acts to Winnipeg; it brought catharsis, connection, and a celebration of where Canadian music stands today—fearless, fun, and full of feeling.