Burt Block Party 2025

Country 99 is excited to welcome the return of the Burt Block Party outdoor concert series from August 14th – 17th, 2025!

LINEUP:

Thurs. Aug. 14Dean Brody, Owen Riegling, Hailey Benedict, and Brandi Vezina.

Fri. Aug. 15Marianas Trench, Down with Webster, Fefe Dobson, and guests.

Sat. Aug. 16The Glorious Sons, Everclear, JJ Wilde and guests.

Sun. Aug. 17Kim Mitchell, Chilliwack, Harlequin, and guests.


Celebrating its fifth year, the Burt Block Party presented by Leopold’s Tavern is returning this summer bringing the festival atmosphere to downtown Winnipeg once again. For four nights over one weekend, Aug. 14-17, the outdoor concert series will include headliners Dean Brody, Marianas Trench, The Glorious Sons, and Kim Mitchell. The events will take place directly outside the Burton Cummings Theatre welcoming up to 4,000 fans each night. Full festival passes are again available for fans who want to rock out at all Burt Block Party shows.

Confirmed acts to date:

Thurs. Aug. 14 – Dean Brody, Owen Riegling, Haily Benedict, and Brandi Vezina.

Fri. Aug. 15 – Marianas Trench, Down with Webster, Fefe Dobson, and guests.

Sat. Aug. 16 – The Glorious Sons, Everclear, JJ Wilde and guests.

Sun. Aug. 17 – Kim Mitchell, Chilliwack, Harlequin, and guests.

“We’re thrilled to announce our fifth year of live music outside in downtown Winnipeg this August,” said Ruben Ramalheiro, Director of Live Entertainment for True North Sports + Entertainment. “Burt Block Parties have become a beloved tradition, where our city comes together to revel in the performances of their favourite bands against the stunning backdrop of our Winnipeg skyline. Each year we fine-tune and enhance this event, and we’re eagerly anticipating everyone’s enjoyment of what we’ve prepared for this special fifth year.”

The title sponsor of this year’s Burt Block Party is Leopold’s Tavern. The team at Leopold’s Tavern, said “Get ready Winnipeg, this summer is going to be loud, local, and legendary—and Leopold’s Tavern is proud to be right in the middle of it as title sponsor of Burt Block Party 2025. At Leo’s, we’re more than just great food and cold beer—we’re all about bringing people together and showing up for our communities.

With a killer lineup and unbeatable vibes, we’re pumped to be part of the action of the Burt Block Party once again. Look for us at the event with giveaways, special promos, and more. We’ll see you at the Burt!”

The Burt Block Party is also supported by the Downtown Winnipeg Biz Host It Downtown program.

Festival goers will enjoy a fully licensed site, food trucks, and curated vendors to add to the festival atmosphere.

Tickets go on sale on Friday, April 18 at 10 a.m., and start at $59.50 (plus fees) for the first 500 tickets sold. VIP tickets are available and include a VIP laminate, access to the VIP viewing deck to watch the show, exclusive bar service and washrooms, two complimentary beverages, and popcorn. Regular and VIP full-festival four-day passes are also available.

All tickets can be purchased at Ticketmaster.ca

For more information on the Burt Block Party, visit BurtBlockParty.ca.