Know Before You Go
A little planning goes a long way. Whether you’re joining us for one show or spending the full week with us, here’s some helpful information to make your 2026 TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival experience as smooth and enjoyable as possible.
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Festival events take place at multiple venues across Winnipeg, including downtown, the Exchange District, and the University of Manitoba. We encourage festival-goers to plan ahead for parking, transit, biking, or walking — especially on busy festival nights.
If you’re attending more than one event in a day, be sure to give yourself extra time to travel between venues.
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Parking availability varies by venue, so we recommend checking venue details in advance and allowing extra time to arrive and get settled before showtime.
Many festival venues are accessible by Winnipeg Transit, and several are located within walking distance of one another in downtown Winnipeg and the Exchange District.
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Arriving early helps make everything easier. You’ll have more time to park, find your venue, access your tickets, grab food or drinks where available, and get settled in before the music starts.
This is especially recommended for free outdoor programming at Old Market Square / The Cube.
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If you’re attending a ticketed event, please have your tickets ready before you arrive. Since ticketing procedures may vary by venue, it’s a good idea to review your ticket confirmation and event details in advance.
To avoid delays at the door, we recommend pulling up your tickets on your phone before you get in line.
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Old Market Square / The Cube is an outdoor festival site, so please come prepared for the weather. Whether it’s hot, breezy, or rainy, dressing appropriately will help you enjoy the music more comfortably.
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Accessibility varies by venue. If you have accessibility questions or require support in planning your visit, we encourage you to contact Jazz Winnipeg in advance so we can help point you in the right direction.
You can also visit our Venue Info + Directions page for venue-specific details.
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Festival-goers can enjoy food vendors, beverages, the maker’s market, and Jazz Winnipeg merch at Old Market Square during festival programming.
Old Market Square will be a licensed area during the festival. Please enjoy responsibly.
Food and beverage availability may vary at indoor venues depending on the location and event.
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Old Market Square is the heart of our free outdoor festival programming and one of the liveliest gathering places of the week. Seating may be limited, so guests should be prepared for an open-air festival experience.
Come ready to explore, discover, and take in the full festival atmosphere.
Need Help?
If you have questions before arriving, we encourage you to visit our other festival information pages for details on tickets, venues, food and drinks, and FAQs.
If you need additional help, please contact Jazz Winnipeg and we’ll be happy to assist.
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