Upcoming Prairie Fusion events.
Signature Events
Our Signature Events are hosted by Prairie Fusion and event proceeds directly support programming at Prairie Fusion.
Season Passes to our 2026-2027 Concert Series are on sale until September 15.
Special thanks goes out to our 2026-2027 concert series sponsors:
Portage Mutual Insurance, KF Aerospace, Cobbe’s Heating and Plumbing, and with generous support from the government of Canada.
PFAE Artisan Market
Join us on Friday, October 23 from 3:00pm to 8:00pm and on Saturday, October 24 from 10:00am to 6:00pm for the PFAE Artisan Market sponsored by Prairie Ripples.
This market is a great way to start or finish your holiday shopping with a wide assortment of unique handmade items from local Manitoba vendors.
Nacho Momma’s Food Truck will be setting up inside and serving up some of their most popular items. This is perfect for both visitors and vendors.
Several of your favourite Prairie Ripples members will be in set up in the theatre. The full list of vendors include: Daisy Aster Skin Co., Sandy's Scapes, Cathy Painter, Lee Beaton Studio, Baked With Love Gourmet Foods, Squeaky Magoo's Bakery, Gabriele Neuschwander, Pat Crandell, Vern Crandell, Nikki Braun, Angela Lillico Art, RWHARRISON, Charme creations, Meriel Bond Ceramics, Magical Indigenous Fairy, A Touch of Glass, Ana Azevedo, Sweet and Crafted Boutique, Made with Care, Nacho Mamma's Food Truck, DST Creations, Sunsprout Creations.
Free Admission to the Market.
Matt Zaddy
Prairie Fusion Arts & Entertainment presents:
Matt Zaddy • November 7, 2026
Matt Zaddy is a Mississauga‑born singer‑songwriter whose music blends folk‑rock, modern soul, rhythm & blues, Americana, and pop into a sound that is both contemporary and timeless. A storyteller with a deeply empathetic voice, Zaddy writes songs that explore love, loss, burnout, resilience, and the search for meaning, inviting audiences into an intimate and emotionally resonant experience.
Zaddy has become a standout figure in the Canadian independent music scene, sharing stages with celebrated artists such as K’Naan, Tom Cochrane, Jim Cuddy, The Trews, Cowboy Junkies, Francesco Yates, and Sam Roberts. His performances are marked by warmth, humour, and a genuine desire to connect—qualities that have earned him praise from critics and audiences alike.
His 2019 album Be established him as a rising voice in Canadian songwriting, and his 2023 single “What Comes Around” expanded his reach internationally, earning 162k+ YouTube views, 32k+ Spotify streams, placement on 500+ playlists, and radio play in 10 countries.
In 2024, Zaddy released “Far Too Long,” a raw and reflective track inspired by his own experience juggling a demanding day job with a full music schedule—working more than 80 hours a week until he hit a breaking point. Produced by Ross Citrullo and recorded live off the floor, the song captures the urgency and honesty that define Zaddy’s work.
Offstage, Zaddy is a committed community builder, working extensively in music education, cultural programming, and local arts advocacy. He has contributed to community concerts, youth mentorship, and arts‑driven outreach initiatives, helping strengthen Mississauga’s cultural landscape.
Whether performing solo or with his band, Matt Zaddy brings audiences an evening of heartfelt songwriting, soulful vocals, and stories that remind us of our shared humanity—making him a powerful voice to be heard in the Canadian music scene.
Doors open at 7:00pm
Show starts at 7:30pm
Sponsored by: KF Aerospace, Portage Mutual, Cobbe’s Plumbing & Heating
With Support from the government of Canada
Matt Falk • Comedy & Cuisine
OUR ANNUAL FUNDRAISER!
Something exciting is coming to Prairie Fusion Arts & Entertainment!
Get ready for a night of comedy, dinner and fun — all while supporting a great cause!
This isn’t just a comedy show… your ticket includes dinner!
This special Prairie Fusion fundraising event helps support the programs and experiences you love — from dance and art classes, markets and live entertainment to our 3 FREE art galleries!
Come for the laughs. Stay for dinner. Support Prairie Fusion!
BIO
Matt Falk is a comedian, writer and actor who the CBC called, “Effortlessly Funny.”
You’ve heard him on Sirius Satellite Radio, Laugh Out Loud and The Debaters.
His Dry Bar Comedy specials have millions of views collectively online and 3 of his comedy albums reached #1 on the iTunes Comedy charts.
You’ve seen him at The Ha!lifax Comedy Festival, The Winnipeg Comedy Festival and the prestigious Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal.
He was named one of the “BEST OF THE FEST” at the Burbank Comedy Festival in California and he placed 2nd in The World Series of Comedy in Las Vegas.
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Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra
Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra • 60th Anniversary of How the Grinch Stole Christmas featuring Quinn Greene and vocalist TBA
Comedian and actor Quinn Greene brings the mean, green, Christmas-hating machine to life as the narrator, leading the audience through Whoville with plenty of interactive fun alongside big band flair. It is a one-of-a-kind holiday heist that blends Dr. Seuss's timeless story with swinging jazz arrangements and festive cheer for the whole family.
December 11, 2026 at 7:30pm doors open at 7:00pm
Doors open 7:00pm
Show starts 7:30pm
Sponsored by:
With Support from the government of Canada
Laila Biala
Prairie Fusion Arts & Entertainment presents:
Laila Biala • January 25, 2027 at 7:30pm
Multi award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter, pianist and national radio host Laila Biali has headlined festivals and venues spanning five continents from New York City's Carnegie Hall to Beijing's National Centre for the Performing Arts, and supported international icon Sting. Her JUNO-nominated 2023 album, Your Requests, featured a stellar cast of guests and received a 4.5 star rave review in All About Jazz. Her previous release, Out of Dust, was also JUNO nominated (in 2021) and won Biali spots on “Best Album” lists around the globe. In 2020, she was honoured by SOCAN Music with the Hagood Hardy Award for Excellence in Songwriting. The previous year, Biali's eponymous release won her a JUNO for “Vocal Jazz Album of the Year” and top prize at the Canadian Songwriting Competition. She was the youngest-ever double winner at Canada’s National Jazz Awards, named “SOCAN Composer of the Year” and “Keyboardist of the Year” in 2006, and she received her first JUNO nomination for Tracing Light in 2011. When Biali isn’t on stage or in the studio, she’s busy hosting CBC Music’s national radio show, Saturday Night Jazz – a weekly program broadcast to millions of listeners across Canada. And while she continues to earn high honours in the jazz world, Biali's signature sound transcends genre, making her a favourite among audiences globally. Her highly anticipated seasonal album, Wintersongs, featuring Jane Bunnett, members of the Venuti String Quartet and chamber orchestra, was just nominated for a 2025 JUNO Award, Biali's 5th nomination as a solo artist.
"The album's production is shimmering, the arrangements are lush and Biali's voice – spanning registers – is pure and warm. She's also fearless on piano and, above else, in her imagination. ★★★★" – DownBeat Magazine
"There's no boxing Laila Biali in ... Capable of making you laugh and cry all at once. 4.5 stars." – All About Jazz
"Biali provides the positive, come-together messaging we need in these challenging times.” – Parade Magazine
"... moving, inspiring, and life-affirming songs." – SOCAN Music
“Masterfully mixes jazz and pop, bringing virtuosity and unpredictability to songs that are concise and catchy.” – The Washington Post
“A keyboard virtuoso with a distinctive sultry voice - intimate and emotional.” – Toronto Star
“Accomplished and brave ... a gifted player and natural risk taker” – Exclaim! (CA)
“Mellifluous vocals, dynamic pianism and hook-laden songs” – Jazzwise (UK)
LAILA BIALI www.lailabiali.com
Doors open at 7:00pm
Show starts at 7:30pm
Sponsored by: KF Aerospace, Portage Mutual, Cobbe’s Plumbing & Heating
With Support from the government of Canada
Desiree Dorion
Prairie Fusion Arts & Entertainment presents:
Desiree Dorion • February 13, 2027 at 7:30pm
Desiree Dorion grew up a mile and a half from the grounds of Dauphin Country Fest, one of the biggest outdoor music festivals in Canada. As a little girl she would ride her bike there when the festival wasn’t on, climb up on the stage, and pretend to play to the thousands of fans that come to watch big country music acts. In 2014 her dream of playing the mainstage came true when she shared the stage with The Band Perry.
The JUNO Nominee has had multiple songs chart in the top 100 on the Canadian country music charts (TRAX), along with numerous songs reaching the top spot on the Indigenous Music Countdown. She released her seventh studio album, “Remember Your Name,” on September 20th, 2024 which peaked at #9 on iTunes Canada in its first week of release and has amassed over 25,000 global streams to date. It is currently in the #15 position on the national Earshot charts across all genres and the #9 position on the national Earshot folk/roots/blues charts.
Desiree is a proud member of the Opaskwayak Cree Nation. In June, 2021, she hosted the Achimotak series with the Canadian Country Music Association and is an artist ambassador with the Downie Wenjack Foundation. Desiree has toured coast to coast in Canada and has played as far south as the Gulf of Mexico.
Opening for Desiree is Lachelle Reanne.
Doors open at 7:00pm
Concert starts at 7:30pm
Sponsored by: KF Aerospace, Portage Mutual, Cobbe’s Plumbing & Heating
With Support from the government of Canada
Fuller Hull & Murray Kinsley
Prairie Fusion Arts & Entertainment presents:
Fuller Hull & Murray Kinsley • March 11, 2027 at 7:30pm
A “Songwriter for the Second Chancers”, Fuller Hull (Jeffery Cottes, pronounced CAW-tiss) is a country folk singer-songwriter from Manitoba, Canada.
Fuller Hull is a “second chance” of sorts, and he's not your typical up-and-comer. Like a well worn farm tool, his songs have rustic handles and sharp hooks that produce some of the finest materials his farm life has to offer. Fuller's reputation as a Jack of all Trades is well known amongst his inner circle, but his work as a songwriter reveals his versatility on the page and on the stage.
He grew up “free range” in the city and bounced around a bit until he and his family nestled into a small farm on the Canadian prairie. Starting again as a “new” artist after a 20+ year “break”, Fuller has a longer past than most emerging artists. This is unconventional in the music industry today, but sometimes authenticity must be earned over time and with hard-earned experience. Fuller Hull draws from a lifetime of material and is an artisan songwriter. As expected of any GenX'er, Fuller is independent and following his own path on his own terms.
His first album “March” offers a very personal debut. His second album, “The Unsuspected and Unstoppable”, shares tales of his life from the city, in the mountains, on the farm, and from the heart.
Honest and raw, Fuller invites you into his life – one song at a time.
You'll find Fuller Hull on playlists alongside Nathaniel Rateliff, Townes Van Zandt, Mariel Buckley, Jason Isbell, William Prince, Tyler Childers, Colter Wall, and others in the New Americana genre.
Murray Kinsley
Reviewers have described this internationally touring, Maple Blues Award winning band as “stripped-down, hellaciously rockin’ new blues with the distinctive voice and guitar-work of Murray Kinsley and a rhythm section that swings with reckless, casual precision”.
Much of Wicked Grin’s success is based on Murray’s stage presence and his ability to connect with and move audiences – this is what he lives for.
Murray Kinsley and Wicked Grin were awarded the 2014 Maple Blues Award for “New Artist” and were a semi-finalist at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, January 2019. Their album “Murder Creek,” released October 2018, has earned widespread industry acclaim and was a semi-finalist for the IBC Best Self-Produced CD Award. Their latest disc “Eye Of The Storm” was released in January, 2025 and is achieving world-wide airplay and reviews.
To The Journey!
Doors open at 7:00pm
Concert starts at 7:30pm
Sponsored by: KF Aerospace, Portage Mutual, Cobbe’s Plumbing & Heating
With Support from the government of Canada
Terry Barber
Prairie Fusion Arts & Entertainment presents:
Terry Barber • April 8, 2027 at 7:30pm
“Terry is the best act we’ve ever had!”
–Mark Craycraft, Island Walk Concerts
“The rarest of voice types, Terry Barber, Countertenor uses his range and personality to connect with the audience and entertain.”
–Julie Hassett, Colorado River Concert Association
Entertainer Terry Barber has performed hundreds of classical, musical theater, and popular concerts in some of the world’s most storied venues. Now he can bring one to your community!
With eight different program options, Terry is sure to have a show that will enthrall and delight your audiences. Contact us today to learn more about bringing Terry to your area!
Mercury: The Concert Celebration of Queen’s Front Man
Relive the hit songs that made Freddie Mercury famous and get to know the legend through his actual words and stories from his life. More than just a concert, this is about a man who taught a generation how to rock! Terry’s concept recording of this material is in consideration for eight Grammy nominations.
Selections Include:
We Will Rock You
The Show Must Go On
We Are the Champions
Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Bohemian Rhapsody
Performing Forces:
The full company includes Terry and a four-person rock ensemble (including Tony Award®-winning vocalist Grace Field). A reduced-cast version is also available.
Doors open at 7:00pm
Concert starts at 7:30pm
Sponsored by: KF Aerospace, Portage Mutual, Cobbe’s Plumbing & Heating
With Support from the government of Canada
Burnstick
Burnstick • May 15, 2027 at 7:30pm
Built on emotion-stirring storytelling and unmistakable vocal harmonies accompanied by a century-old instrument, Burnstick, a JUNO nominated husband and wife Folk duo, are intent on creating affecting music that inspires listeners to feel. The Manitoba based Indigenous duo features Nadia and Jason Burnstick, esteemed independent artists who united over a decade ago to create deeply moving, cinematic Folk music using their trademark vocal pairing, and Jason's mastery of the lap slide Weissenborn guitar. Five years after their nationally acclaimed debut album, "Kîyânaw," Burnstick unveils "Made of Sin", their remarkable and poignant sophomore album. Backed by their drummer, Daniel Roy, Nadia and Jason perform deeply resonant music that strikes a chord with audiences. With thought-provoking lyrics and engaging stories, they often leave listeners reflecting on their own experiences, feelings, and memories.
C’est une musique folk née de la complicité qui ne peut exister que chez un couple marié. Le guitariste Cri-des-Plaines, Jason Burnstick, et l’auteure-compositrice francophone-métis, Nadia Burnstick, sont deux interprètes pour qui les voix s’entremêlent avec aisance. Jason s’équipe de Weissenborns, de guitares « lap slide » et d’une écriture dure et franche tandis que Nadia rayonne grâce à ses harmonies vocales séduisantes et ses paroles pénétrantes et honnêtes – on ne peut nier la magie qu’ils évoquent lorsqu’ils sont ensemble sur scène. En 2019 ils ont lancé leur premier album folk-roots, Kîyânaw, nominé pour un prix JUNO en 2021. D'ailleurs, leur extrait Some Kind of Hell a remporté le prix "Single of the Year" aux Canadian Folk Music Awards. Ensemble, Burnstick crée une musique folk rafraîchissante et captivante.
Awards and Nominations
Nominated for Producers of the Year - Canadian Folk Music Awards 2025
Nominated for Indigenous Songwriters of the Year - Canadian Folk Music Awards 2025
WINNER for Social Voice - SSIMA 2021
Nominated for Indigenous Artist of Group of the Year - JUNO Awards 2021
WINNER for Single of the Year - Canadian Folk Music Awards 2021
Nominated for Indigenous Artist of the Year - Western Canadian Music Awards 2020
Nominated for Americana Album of the Year - Independent Music Awards 2020
What people say:
“With such a distinct musical style and impactful mode of performance, there is no doubt that Burnstick deserves to be remembered for decades to come." -ALLISTER WHITE, THE CARILLON
"Personally, I think it's almost misleading to call Burnstick a "Folk duo" because when one thinks of Folk music one thinks of someone strumming away on an acoustic guitar but Burnstick's music covers a lot more territory but in a beautiful, cinematic way, which I really appreciate. A combination of great singing, great songs and beautiful recording - for me, it doesn't get any better than that." -Malcolm Burn, BETWEEN THE GROOVES
“...they really sound lovely together, both live and on record. It’s understated, intimate and seemingly-effortlessly beautiful. Four hooves up." -GORDY THE MOOSE, ROOTS MUSIC CANADA
Doors open at 7:00pm
Concert starts at 7:30pm
Sponsored by: KF Aerospace, Portage Mutual, Cobbe’s Plumbing & Heating
With Support from the government of Canada
The Sean Taylor Band
Prairie Fusion Arts & Entertainment presents:
Sean Taylor • October 16
Canadian country music from the heart of the prairies – Winnipeg, Manitoba. 2024 Manitoba Country Music Association “Group of the Year” and “Album of the Year” award winners, The Sean Taylor Band is a six-piece country band that blends great entertainment with top notch musicianship to kick as much a** as a country band can.
Featuring Greg Dunstan on bass, James Klassen on keys, Sean Taylor Johnston on acoustic guitar and vocals, Juno Award winner Jeff Kula on drums, multi-time MCMA guitar player of the year Sean Borton on guitar, and 2022 MCMA Auxiliary Play of the year Blaine Badiuk on fiddle and mandolin.
The Sean Taylor Band has been honoured to play many amazing festivals and events over the last decade, such as Dauphin’s Country Fest, Morden Corn & Apple, Norseman Days, Manitoba Ag Days, and countless rodeos. The band is adept at creating just the right setlist for every event.
In its 10th year the group continued to build on its live show success. In April 2024 they released their award-winning self-titled debut album, which amassed over 100k streams and 1k physical sales.
Early singles such as “Tan Lines”, “Rolling Stone”, and “Someplace Better Than Here” gained radio play and streaming success across North America. Later singles “Alberta Sunrise” and “Back Roads & Binos” caught the eye of Sirius satellite radio and have been broadcast worldwide. “Cowboys Last Ride”, a band favourite, also received rave reviews from across the continent upon release.
“Wow, so many have tried to capture the feeling of the rodeo cowboy, I myself rode for almost 12 years, and very few have actually captured what is going through a cowboy’s heart and mind. Sean Taylor has captured that feeling perfectly. He is now up there with Chris LeDoux and George Strait in being able to sing about the Rodeo Cowboy and make people really understand who they are. We are adding this song, and with pride too I might add.”
Nick Monague, CKCI Sarnia ON
The Sean Taylor Band has completed its second album in 2025 and will be releasing singles in their preparation for the busy 2025 summer touring schedule.
Doors open at 7:00pm
Show starts at 7:30pm
Sponsored by: KF Aerospace, Portage Mutual, Cobbe’s Plumbing & Heating
With Support from the government of Canada
Find Your Portage
Find Your Portage
Saturday, September 12, 2026
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Heritage Square (Indoor Hubs)
One Day. Endless Opportunities.
The Find Your Portage Community Fair is your personal roadmap to local health, recreation, arts, culture, and community. Don’t rely on social media algorithms to find what’s happening in your backyard—come meet local experts face-to-face and discover the wide range of options available right here in Portage la Prairie.
This FREE event brings the city’s best organizations together under one roof, making it your one-stop shop to explore resources and register for activities. Whether you are looking for youth sports, senior wellness, or local arts, come find exactly where you belong in Portage!
Save the date to attend—or grab a booth to participate!
Click this link to register.
Nerf Extravaganza
Please do not bring any nerf equipment (guns and ammo)
Join us for a family fun day of Nerf Extravaganza!
Cost for Children 8-13 are $15
Cost for Youth/Adults 14+ are $21 *includes GST
We will supply nerf guns and ammunition, if you have your own gun, please don't bring them.
There will be several different games and formats with prizes for skills demonstrated.
Strict rules about friendly gameplay and being respectful, a waiver must also be signed before participating.
Drinks and snacks will be available to purchase.
Limited Tickets available at the Door!
2026-27 Concert Series Season Pass
2026-2027 Concert Series Season Pass
Available for a limited time! On Sale now until September 15.
Season Passes for 7 concerts are: $150 floor seats, $140 riser seats, $135 youth/children
After you purchase your season passes, individual concert tickets will be emailed to the email that you used when purchasing your season pass. This is done manually and might take a bit of time, but you will receive them before September 16.
October 16 - Sean Taylor
November 7 - Matt Zaddy
January 25 - Laila Biala
February 13 - Desiree Dorion with Lachelle Reanne
March 11 - Fuller Hull and Murray Kinsley
April 8 - Terry Barber - Freddy Mercury
May 15 - Burnstick
Concert Series Sponsored by: KF Aerospace
and with funding from the Government of Canada.
PFAE Artisan Market Application
Artisan Market Application
The PFAE Artisan Market is sponsored by Prairie Ripples. For many years, the Prairie Ripples art group hosted artist studio tours in the summer and a two day art market here at Prairie Fusion.
Deadline to Apply as a Vendor is July 15. Notification goes our July 16 and Payment must be made by July 31. *Deadline extended. Late registrations after July 15 will be accepted, however the table fee will increase to $160. There is no guarantee that late registrations will get a table.
The market will be held in the Glesby Theatre at Prairie Fusion, 11 2nd St NE, Portage la Prairie, MB on Friday, October 23 from 3:00pm to 8:00pm and on Saturday, October 24 from 10:00am to 6:00pm. Setup time is Friday, October 23 from 10:00am to 2:30pm.
We are looking for artists, artisans and food vendors. Fill out the form and send up to 5 photos of the products you plan to see at the market.
Please complete the form below
Terms & Conditions
Acceptance emails will go out on July 15. Do not send payment until you receive acceptance email.
This is a curated market and only handmade art and artisan creations accepted. Our decisions are based on the product you sell and its diversity.
If application is accepted, payment is required to secure your spot in the market. Payment must be made before deadline of July 31 or you forfeit your spot.
Only items listed in application will be accepted at the market. Please do not bring other items not listed in your application.
PFAE is not responsible for any loss or damage to your items. Exhibitors should have their own insurance.
The Exhibitor acknowledges that there is no formal security on premise and that PFAE is not responsible for any works that may be damaged or stolen during the market.
Upon acceptance, send full payment via e-Transfer to prairiefusioned@gmail.com or pay in person at Prairie Fusion in the Rona Gift Boutique, 11 2nd St. NE Portage la Prairie, MB.
Market fees are non-refundable.
Market hours are Friday, October 23, 3:00pm to 8:00pm and Saturday, October 24, 10:00am to 6:00pm. Set up time is October 23, 10:00am to 2:30pm and take down is October 24 at 6:00pm no exceptions.
Food vendors will be on site.
Advertising & Promotion Terms and Conditions
PFAE encourages exhibitors to promote their participation in this market, we ask that all advertising and promotion, matches the promotional material that we have created. This applies to methods of print, social media, web based, posters, brochures, flyers, and any other marketing/advertising methods and tools. in the instance various media may approach you, the Exhibitor, we ask that PFAE is notified immediately and any materials given to the press are approved by PFAE.
PFAE provides marketing opportunities for Exhibitors, to take advantage of these opportunities we ask that written material and photographs be provided upon acceptance in the market. The exhibitor may also allow PFAE to use the previously submitted materials, PFAE reserves that right to shorten, modify or edit any content to fit appropriate media, taking care not to disrupt the integrity of the piece(s) being utilized for promotions.
Dance Recital
Tickets will be available at the door!
There will be physical tickets. You can pickup your tickets ahead of time during our regular hours, Monday to Wednesday, 10:00am to 4:00pm or Thursday, 10:00am to 7:00pm. Or you can get your tickets at the door before the show.
Dancers are asked to be here in full costume, with hair and makeup done no later than 10:30am.
There will be a dress rehearsal on May 15 starting at 4:30pm.
Derina Harvey Band
Friday, April 17 at 7:30pm. Doors open at 7:00pm Tickets are $45, youth/child tickets $30.
Online tickets sales have closed but you can purchase tickets at the door.
Derina Harvey leads the award-winning Derina Harvey Band, a Celtic-rock group originally from Canada's East Coast. Derina’s vibrant personality takes centre stage with her humour, engaging storytelling, and powerful vocals all backed by an amazing instrumental ensemble and rich blend of harmonies. dHb concerts are suitable for all ages and can be adapted for any venue; whether it’s a captivating night of telling stories through song in a Performing Arts Center, or a dinner and dance in a community hall. The band has toured both Canada and the USA, sharing their songs and stories with audiences from coast to coast in North America. These engagements are the result of several very successful juried showcases at arts council conferences across Canada (BC, AB, SK, MB, ON) and the US, including Western Arts Alliance, South Arts Alliance, Ohio Arts Professional Network, Arts Market NC, and Arts Northwest, where the band was awarded Best Showcase in 2017. The Derina Harvey Band has a dedicated and enthusiastic following on both social media and streaming platforms, with over 70 million streams in total and adding over 2 million streams every month. With three albums available, they offer a fresh take on traditional favourites as well as a growing repertoire of their own original songs. Their latest album, “Waves of Home” was released in 2023. The band’s latest industry nod is for a 2024 East Coast Music Award in the "Fans' Choice Entertainer of the Year” category.
KF Aerospace, Cobbe’s Plumbing & Heating, Adam Lee Financial and with funding from the government of Canada.
The Comic Strippers
Thursday, April 2 at 7:30pm. Doors open at 7:00pm. Tickets are $60
THE COMIC STRIPPERS (18+ only)
A male stripper parody and improv comedy show
The award winning improv comedians are back with a new show, more moves and even quicker wits. A SHOW FOR ALL GENDERS… 18+ ONLY WARNING! No extreme nudity, just extreme hilarity.
A fictitious male stripper troupe (played by a cast of some of Canada’s best improvisational comedians) performs a sexylarious improv comedy show. They try to be sexy… it just comes out funny. Constantly grooving and gyrating in between scenes they banter with the crowd and perform their hilarious twist on improv sketches. They sing, they “dance”, and they are ready to make you laugh. Semi undressed and completely unscripted, The Comic Strippers take off their shirts and take on your suggestions to create a whole new genre of comedy.
'BEST LIVE PRODUCTION' Canadian Comedy Award Winner ★★★★★ “Extremely Funny!” - UK Fringe Review “The show is suitable for both men and women. An entertaining ride where anything goes.” – Rip It Up Magazine "One of the most hilarious shows I've ever seen." - Vancouver Sun
3rd Annual Paint Challenge
Join us for our 3rd Annual Paint Challenge on March 13 at 6:00pm.
We’d love for you to come and be a part of it. This night it about getting together as a community, being creative, and supporting the arts in our community.
If you attended last year you will recall that we had a couple of amazing emcee’s. They are back again this year, and we are excited to have this dynamic duo of Mayor Sharilyn Knox and Councillor Preston Meier keep the energy up.
There will be at least three rounds of painting, depending on how many participants there are. The first two rounds, audience members vote for their favourite painting and the top two from each round go into the final round. The winner of the final round with the most votes will take home a prize. Each of the paintings created are for sale via silent auction. You can bid on your favourite painting to try and take it home. Highest bidder of the night for each painting gets new art for their walls.
We’ll have a cash bar and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere, whether you are painting or just coming out to enjoy the night.
Everyone is welcome. If you would like to participate as a painter, please email us at info@prairiefusion.ca.
The event is free but if you would like to help us, donations can be made to Prairie Fusion by going to Canada Helps at this link or in person. All donations over $20 may be eligible for a tax receipt.
This event is sponsored by Pharmasave.
ABBA Revisited
Friday, March 6 at 7:30pm. Doors open at 7:00pm. Tickets are $50
ABBA Revisited—North America’s top tribute to the unforgettable music of ABBA, featuring an all-Canadian cast of talented performers! Since 2001, they have been thrilling audiences of all ages with a show that’s full of energy, colour, and fun. With stunning vocals, authentic costumes, and the iconic sound that made ABBA a worldwide sensation, they bring the magic of their music to life on stage! From the bright lights of Las Vegas to the sunny beaches of the Bahamas, and from the Philippines to Bermuda, the Cayman Islands and to the dazzling city of Dubai, their performances have wowed fans across the globe. Whether you’re singing along to “Dancing Queen” or clapping to “Mamma Mia,” there’s something in the show for everyone—kids, parents, grandparents, and lifelong ABBA lovers alike. ABBA Revisited is more than a concert—it’s a full-on, feel-good celebration the whole family can enjoy. So come ready to sing, dance, and make unforgettable memories together!
Royal MTC - Hockey Mom, Hockey Dad
February 20, 2026. Tickets are $30
Doors open at 7:00pm and the show starts at 7:30pm
Hockey Mom, Hockey Dad
“Hockey play shoots – scores! This poignant, involving play takes a simple love story between ordinary people and transforms it into something quite wonderful.” – Edmonton Sun
This Canadian romantic comedy is about two lonely single parents who meet and fall in love while watching their kids play a season of minor hockey. Hockey Mom, Hockey Dad was first produced in 1999 by Two Planks and a Passion Theatre Company on tour throughout Nova Scotia. The Toronto premiere was produced by Factory Theatre in 2003.
“You’re mistaken. I’m not holdin’ your hand. I’m holdin’ my mitt. Your hand just happens to be in it.”
About the playwright
Michael Melski is an award-winning playwright and filmmaker whose works for the stage have been published and produced across Canada. His Merritt and Dora-nominated Hockey Mom, Hockey Dad was a hit at Toronto’s Factory Theatre, named one of the Top Ten Plays of The Year by the Toronto Star, has toured Canada twice, and received over 40 professional productions, including several in the United States.
Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra Holiday Tour
Wednesday, December 3 at 7:30pm
Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra
Since 1948, the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (WSO) has been integral to Winnipeg's rich cultural life, delighting more than 225,000 audience members each year with innovative programming and musical excellence. The WSO brings some of the world’s top talents to the stage to provide audiences with the best experience possible.
The WSO is committed to reaching audiences of all ages through their Education and Outreach programs and is the largest performing arts organization offering music education programs in the province of Manitoba, performing for more than 40,000 students annually. These programs are designed to make symphonic music exciting and accessible to all.
Holiday Yoga in the Gallery
Join Lynne Bereza for an hour of yoga, followed by a half hour of shopping in the Rona Gift Boutique.
To register visit https://www.breeze-yoga.ca/
Holiday Market
Join us on November 6 starting at 4:00pm to 7:00pm for our annual Holiday Market. With over 20 vendors including: Annie Beach, Sandy’s Scapes, Simply Chr, Gabe’s Pottery, Vern & Pat Crandell, Ark + Arrow, Audra Ellis Designs, Stringers + Frit, Aspen Grove Quilting, Lee Beaton Studio, Oval Shaker Boxes, Deadwood Art, C • by • C, RawBee Honey Farm, Natural Fragments, Tara Roberts Knitting, Who Doesn’t Love a Cookie, Bird Seed Wreaths, Alanna’s Kustom Kreations, Ferris Farm, Squeaky Magoo’s Bakery, Book Nook and Goddess by Design.
Halloween Boo Spectacular Dance
This Halloween night, head over to the Glesby for a family-friendly costume contest and dance party!
Just $6 per person
Spooktacular activities for all ages
A chance for the kids to dance off that candy energy!
Bring the whole family, show off your costumes, and wrap up Halloween night with a frightfully fun evening at Prairie Fusion!
Quinton Blair Concert
Saturday, October 18 at 7:30pm. Doors open at 7:00pm
Residing at the central point of Canada, rains Quinton Blair; an artist genuine to the core and brandishing all the qualities of the real deal. When not moving a dance floor with his uptempo, boot-stompin’, brand of country music; you will find him in the roping pen, or guiding folks through the wilderness of Manitoba on horseback.
Blair is the 2023 Manitoba Country Music Association Fans Choice Award winner; along with additional accolades for MCMA Roots Artist of the Year (four times); MCMA Male Artist of the Year (four times), and, Songwriter of the Year, for the song 20 Dollar Bottle. This was a collaboration written with Jason Blaine. “The country music family is so fantastic in this country, and it's an honor to have your peers recognize all the hard work and energy that goes into every song and every show,” says Blair of his multiple awards.
Blair has released five singles to Canadian radio, granting him national exposure to many markets across Canada, with a loyal Prairie following. Blair has been creating moments and memories in every southern province in 2023 from BC to PEI, including a hearty stint supporting Tim and the Glory Boys on their Hometown Hoe-Down tour. Sharing stages with the likes of Corb Lund, Charlie Major, Terri Clark, High Valley, and many more. Blair’s music is heavily influenced by the likes of Dwight, Allan Jackson, and Garth Brooks, all of which reflect the fiddle-driven era of dancehall country of the '90s.
His mainstream crossover appeal, and his ability to execute an engaging live performance to an intimate gathering or for thousands of people, have presented Quinton with many opportunities to share the stage. Some of those stages are Dauphin Country Fest, Calgary Stampede – Coca Cola Stage, Rope Square, and many small and large rodeos and other festivals, and even headlining shows across the Prairies. From tear-jerkers to boot scooters, Blair has an incredible handle on the country music songbook, and an uncanny ability to read a crowd and bring them to the dancefloor. Quinton doesn’t just play country music, country is in his blood.
With a new single soon to be released; a co-write with Jason McCoy and additional new songs in the works, there is a buzz of excitement and anticipation within the country music scene for what Blair will be bringing to the table.
Concert Series
Season Passes available for a limited time! July 9 to September 14 ONLY!
The 2025-2026 Concert Series season passes will be available to purchase for a limited time only!
Season passes will be going on sale on July 9 at 9:00am and the sale will end on September 14 at 11:59pm for only $135. Individual show tickets will be going on sale on September 15 at 4:00pm.
By purchasing a season pass, you are saving up to $140 off!
We are excited to bring the following acts to the Glesby Stage and Portage la Prairie.
Doors open at 7:00pm and the concerts start at 7:30pm
Concert Series Season Passes include:
October 18 • Quinton Blair
February 20 • Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre • Hockey Mom - Hockey Dad
March 6 • ABBA Revisited
April 2 • The Comic Strippers (18+)
April 17 • Derina Harvey Band
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