Power 97 welcomes Burt Block Party from August 12-13 and August 19-20, 2022!
Tickets go on sale on Friday, May 13th at 10 a.m!
Featured talent:
Saturday, August 13th:
The Watchmen with I Mother Earth and Bif Naked
Friday, August 19th:
Nazareth with Streetheart and Headpins
*Talent details for August 12th and 20th to be announced shortly!
WINNIPEG, May 10, 2021 – Burt Block Parties return this summer, bringing the festival atmosphere to downtown Winnipeg for two weekends outdoors including headliners The Watchmen on Aug. 13, and Nazareth on Aug. 19. The events will take place directly outside the Burton Cummings Theatre between Smith Street and Notre Dame Avenue, welcoming up to 4,000 fans each night.
I Mother Earth and Bif Naked will join The Watchmen Saturday, Aug. 13, while Streetheart and Headpins join Nazareth on Friday, Aug. 19. Ticket and talent details for Aug. 12 and 20 to be announced shortly.
“After everything we’ve endured this winter, a series of outdoor concerts is certainly something we can all look forward to,” said Kevin Donnelly, Sr. Vice President, Venues & Entertainment for True North Sports + Entertainment. “The Burt is enjoying one of the busiest event schedules ever and we are excited to make the 2022 edition of the Burt Block Parties part of this strong return of the live music scene.”
The Burt Block Parties are produced in partnership with the world’s largest concert promoter, Live Nation Canada. Guests are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs for the concerts and will enjoy a fully licensed site plus several food trucks and vendors curated to add to the festival atmosphere.
Tickets go on sale on Friday, May 13 at 10 a.m., and start at $49.50 (plus fees) for Early Bird sales until Sunday, May 15 at 10 p.m. then increase to $59.50 (plus fees). VIP packages are available for $99.50 (plus fees) and include a VIP laminate that will provide access to the VIP viewing deck to watch the show, exclusive bar service, and access to the Burt’s indoor washrooms. All tickets can be purchased at Ticketmaster.ca.
For more information on the Burt Block Parties, visit BurtBlockParty.ca.