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| | Sala & Friends / Sala et Ses Amis "Petite Fleur"
Sunday, July 5, 2026 7:00 pm
Dimanche, 5 juin 2026, 19h00
Le Patio 340 (340 Boulevard Provencher, Winnipeg)
Sala will sing some of her favourite songs for this evenings presentation. Pieces will include / Sala interpretréra quelques-unes de ses chansons préférées pour le spectacle de ce soir. Au programme: Je t'attends, Nos secrets, Cet oubli, Comme l'oiseau, Les pieds dans le béton, et Petite fleur. Intrumentals include / Les instruments incluent: Honeysuckle Rose, Little Sunflower, and Forest Flower
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| | IF WE ONLY HAVE LOVE / QUAND ON A QUE L'AMOUR
featuring Suzanne Kennelly
Sunday, August 9, 2026, 7:00 pm
Dimanche, 9 juillet 2026, 19h00
Le Patio 340 (340 Boulevard Provencher, Winnipeg)
Anchoring,passionate,uplifting, mesmerizing / Ancrage, passionée, édifiante, fascinant.
Four words, endless stories. LOVE is all of that and music doesn`t just tell the many stories about this powerful emotion, it makes us FEEL them.
Quatre mots, des histoires à l`infini. L'AMOUR, c'est tout cela, et la musique ne se contente pas de raconter les multiples histoires de cette émotion puissante, elle nous les fait RESSENTIR.
Come and celebrate love with the Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra and Suzanne. | PURCHASE TICKETS! |
| | Take Five: Dave Brubeck and the West Coast Sound
Saturday, October 17, 2026 7:30 pm
Desautels Concert Hall (U of M)
Dave Brubeck and Paul Desmond were the defining icons of cool jazz, their partnership synonymous with the sophisticated rhythms and breezy elegence of the West Coast Sound. Join the Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra for a tribute to these legends, driected by and featuring alto saxophonist Neil Watson alongside the exceptional piano work of Will Bonness. Don't miss an evening of timeless melodies and masterful arrangements ... get your tickets today!
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| | The Music of Al Jarreau and George Benson
featuring Zach Rushing & Larry Roy
Saturday, November 7, 2026 7:30 pm
Sunday, November 8, 2026 2:00 pm
Centre Culturel Fanco-Manitobain (CCFM)
A soulful tribute to jazz legends Al Jarreau and George Benson as the Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra takes the stage under the direction of Larry Roy. Featuring the captivating vocals of Zachary Rushing, bringing a fresh, big-band energy to some of the most icon hits in R&B and jazz history.
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| | 60th Anniversary of How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Thursday, December 17th, 2026
12:45-2:15 & 7:30 pm
Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain (CCFM)
Celebrate the 60th anniversary of the holiday classic "How The Grinch Stole Christmas". 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. | PURCHASE TICKETS! |
| | Thank You, Kind of Cool: Miles Davis at 100 (+1)
Thursday, February 11th, 2027
7:30 pm
West End Cultural Centre (WECC)
Celebrate a century of genius with the Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra as we honour Miles Davis's 100th birthday as part of Black History Month. Discover how the master of phrasing, sound and space used his trumpet to challenge the status quo and become an enduring symbol of artistic freedom and resilience in Black history. | PURCHASE TICKETS! |
| | Women's Day Concert: "Billy & Ella"
featuring Monica Jones & Grace Hrabi
Saturday, March 6, 2027 7:30 pm
(Conference at 1:00 pm)
Desautels Hall (U of M)
Our Women's Day begins in the afternoon with the WJO Women-Led Conference. The conference is open to all! Students, teachers and jazz enthusiasts; are welcome to come, listen and learn from fantastic leaders.
Celebrate International Women's Day with a powerhouse performance featuring an all female lineup of the Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra. Showcasing the legendary songbooks of Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald, this concert brings together vocalists Monica Jones and Grace Hrabi for an evening of swinging classics for our 6th annual Women's Day concert. Join us as we honour the First Lady of Song and Lady Day with a world-class ensemble that highlights the incredible talent of women in jazz. | PURCHASE TICKETS! |
| | Blues from the Delta and Beyond
Saturday, April 10th, 2027
2:00 pm & 7:30 pm
Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain (CCFM)
Prepare for a soul-stirring fusion of styles as the Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra celebrates the blues. Headlined by legends Big Dave McLean and Brent Parkin, and featuring a cast of special guests, this show pairs the raw grit of the blues with the high-octane energy of a jazz orchestra. From smoky Chicago grooves to driving jump blues, it's a powerful celebration of a sound that beats with the pulse of the Prairies. | PURCHASE TICKETS! |
| | A New Twist on ABBA
featuring Erin Propp
Sunday, May 9th, 2027 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm
Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain
Say I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do to this unforgettable night as the Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra and special guest Erin Propp Take a Chance on the timeless music of ABBA. Endlessly catchy yet deceptively challenging, WJO's take on hits by the Swedish pop supergroup will have you shouting Mamma Mia! and saying Thank you for the music all the way home. | PURCHASE TICKETS! |
| | St. James Infirmary Fundraiser
Thursday, May 20, 2027, at 7:30 pm
Neil Bardal Funeral Centre
3030 Notre Dame Avenue
A Wonderful Evening
of New Orleans inspired jazz and other soul music.
The Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra presents one of our most anticipated fundraisers, St. James Infirmary Blues.
Joining the stage with the WJO will be special guests who will have audience members more than tapping toes by the end of the show.
The number of tickets is limited. If you are unable to attend, the WJO will gratefully receive donations of any size. | PURCHASE TICKETS! |