Winnipeg news: Winnipeg weekend events November 13 to 15 give the city a proper send off into the holiday season, with Disney On Ice opening at Canada Life Centre, Begonia playing two nights at the Burton Cummings Theatre, a queer film festival taking over Osborne Village, and the first Christmas markets of the year opening their doors.
Winnipeg weekend events November 13 to 15 centre on Disney On Ice at Canada Life Centre, Begonia at the Burton Cummings Theatre, the WNDX Festival of Moving Image, the Winnipeg Ice Fishing Show and the first Christmas markets at Dakota Fieldhouse and Assiniboia Downs. Free movies run Saturday at Cineplex, and Jimmy Carr plays two shows Saturday night.
By Maplestime News Desk | Winnipeg, Manitoba | November 13, 2026
Sources: ToDoCanada, Explore the Peg | Last updated: November 13, 2026
Key Takeaways
- Disney On Ice presents Jump In! runs November 13 to 15 at Canada Life Centre, with seven performances and tickets from $44.
- Begonia plays the Burton Cummings Theatre November 13 and 14 at 8 p.m., with Kimmortal on Friday and Cartel Madras on Saturday, and tickets from $41.
- WNDX Festival of Moving Image runs November 12 to 15 with a special queer edition spotlighting prairie and Canadian queer filmmakers, and most screenings are pay what you can.
- The Dakota Christmas Market and the Inspirations Market open November 14 and 15, the first Christmas markets of the season.
- Cineplex Community Day on Saturday, November 14 offers free movies and $3 concessions, with tickets in person only from 9 a.m.
What is on stage and on screen?
Disney On Ice presents Jump In! is the big draw of the weekend. The show runs November 13 to 15 at Canada Life Centre, 300 Portage Ave., with seven performances: Friday at 7 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Tickets start at $44. Expect moments from Zootopia, Inside Out 2, Moana 2, Toy Story, Frozen and Encanto, which makes it the easiest family pick of the weekend.
Begonia brings The Fantasy Life Tour home to the Burton Cummings Theatre, 364 Smith St., on November 13 and 14, both nights at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $41. Kimmortal opens Friday and Cartel Madras opens Saturday. Begonia carries two JUNO nominations and two Polaris Music Prize nominations, and a two night hometown stand is the kind of show that sells on word of mouth alone.
Country fans get a double bill as well. Dean Brody and The Reklaws co headline the Hometown Heroes Tour at Club Regent Event Centre, with guest Nate Haller. The tour plays November 12 and 13 at 7 p.m., so tonight is the last chance to catch it, with tickets from $59.
Comedy takes Saturday night. Jimmy Carr brings his Laughs Funny tour to Centennial Concert Hall on Saturday, November 14, with shows at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. and tickets from $58.75 to $147. Nurse Blake follows on Sunday, November 15 at 7 p.m. at Club Regent Event Centre, with tickets from $39.
The WNDX Festival of Moving Image runs November 12 to 15 at Gas Station Arts Centre, 445 River Ave., and Club Happenings, 114B Osborne St. This year is a special queer edition spotlighting prairie and Canadian queer filmmakers, opening with a Noam Gonick retrospective. Most screenings are pay what you can, with $5 suggested, and opening night was $10.
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Burton Cummings Theatre in Winnipeg, where Begonia plays November 13 and 14. Photo: Robert Linsdell, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Where do the Christmas markets fit in?
The Dakota Christmas Market runs November 14 and 15, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days at Dakota Fieldhouse, with more than 140 booths, food, coat check and free parking. It is the first big market weekend of the season, and the booth count alone makes it worth a wander even if you buy nothing.
The Inspirations Market runs the same weekend at Assiniboia Downs. Admission is $10 plus GST, with ages 12 and under free. Between the two markets, Saturday is the day to go: both are open, both are indoors, and both reward an early start before the crowds build.
One more parade note for Saturday. The Manitoba Hydro Santa Claus Parade is also on Saturday evening on Portage Ave., and Maplestime already has a separate post on it, so plan your market run around it if you are heading downtown.
Which Winnipeg weekend events November 13 to 15 are free or cheap?
Cineplex Community Day is Saturday, November 14, and it is the best free deal of the weekend. Free movies include Tom and Jerry, Paddington 2, The Lego Movie and A Minecraft Movie, with $3 concessions. Tickets are in person only from 9 a.m., first come first served, so arrive early.
WNDX is the other budget pick. Most screenings are pay what you can, with $5 suggested, which puts a full evening of prairie and Canadian queer cinema within reach of any wallet.
The Winnipeg Ice Fishing Show runs November 14 and 15 at Red River Exhibition Park, 3977 Portage Ave. Hours are Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $15 for ages 13 and up, and ages 12 and under get in free. The show includes a Young Anglers Zone, and parking is free via Gate 2.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Disney On Ice on all weekend?
Yes. Disney On Ice presents Jump In! runs November 13 to 15 at Canada Life Centre, with seven performances: Friday at 7 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Tickets start at $44.
Are the Christmas markets free to enter?
No admission price was listed for the Dakota Christmas Market in the listings we checked, and parking there is free. The Inspirations Market at Assiniboia Downs charges $10 plus GST, with ages 12 and under free.
Do I need tickets in advance for Cineplex Community Day?
No. Tickets are in person only from 9 a.m. on Saturday, November 14, first come first served, so arrive early for the free movies and $3 concessions.
Downtown Winnipeg, home to Canada Life Centre and the Burton Cummings Theatre this weekend. Photo: Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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