These Are The Nights Tour: Niko Moon and Kalsey Kulyk - Winnipeg, MB

On May 10, 2025, Niko Moon brought his These Are The Nights Canadian Tour to Winnipeg’s Burton Cummings Theatre, transforming the historic venue into a feel-good, Southern-infused beach party—which matched the heat wave the city was going through outside. With support from Saskatchewan-born country artist Kalsey Kulyk, the night was a celebration of optimism, laid-back grooves, and small-town pride, delivered with infectious energy and a big smile.

Kalsey Kulyk. Photos by Samuel Stevens.

Opening the evening was Canadian country singer-songwriter Kalsey Kulyk, whose warm voice and confessional songwriting made an immediate impact. Drawing from her own life experiences, Kulyk’s set struck a balance between vulnerability and resilience. Her charisma and quick wit between songs made her feel like an old friend. She proved to be the perfect introduction to a night rooted in authenticity and connection. When Niko Moon hit the stage, the energy in the theatre shifted. Kicking off with the upbeat “Night’s Still Young,” Moon set the tone for a night that promised good vibes only. Dressed in his signature flat-brimmed hat, grinning ear-to-ear, he exuded the kind of stage presence that makes you feel like you’re hanging out with your best friend on a summer night—beer in hand, bonfire burning.

From there, he kept the crowd grooving with tracks like “Let It Ride” and the reggae-tinted “Paradise To Me,” before tipping his hat to country tradition with a crowd-pleasing cover of “Fishin’ In The Dark” by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. His vocals remained effortlessly smooth throughout, and his band—tight, polished, and clearly having a blast—brought the laid-back instrumentation to life.

Niko Moon. Photos by Samuel Stevens.

Standouts throughout his set included “Easy Tonight,” “Coastin’,” and the introspective “Head Above The Water,” which added emotional depth to a set otherwise saturated with feel-good anthems. Fans cheered as Moon shared the stories behind songs like “Homegrown,” a hit he co-wrote for the Zac Brown Band, and “Better Days,” which he described as a reminder to stay hopeful in tough times.

The mid-set highlight came with “Small Town State of Mind,” a track that had every voice in the theatre singing in unison, particularly resonant in a place like Winnipeg—a city with a deep appreciation for homegrown roots and hard work.

As the evening wound down, Moon played “Boat Song” and “Money Can’t Buy,” both delivering messages of simple joys and rich-in-spirit living. Before launching into “Good Time,” his breakout hit, he declared, “There's been no sad songs tonight, right!?”—a mantra he kept to his word. The crowd jumped to their feet for the finale, hands waving and smiles all around, as Moon brought the night to a euphoric close.

Niko Moon’s These Are The Nights show in Winnipeg wasn’t just a concert—it was a reminder to embrace the moment, dance when you can, and find happiness in the little things. Backed by a strong setlist, genuine storytelling, a positive outlook on life, and an unmistakable love for his craft, Moon proved himself more than a country artist—he’s a mood lifter, a party starter, and a beacon of positivity. Paired with Kalsey Kulyk’s heartfelt opening set, the night left Winnipeg glowing, long after the lights went down.