Updated APRIL 10th, 2026
Wits End Wednesdays
at The Park Theatre
Our Next Show!
The 2026 Backyard Season
Wednesday, June 24th: Brent Parkin w/Gilles Fournier - SOLD OUT!
We kick off our 2026 Backyard season with perennial favourite Brent Parkin accompanied on the bass by the esteemed Gilles Fournier. Brent has been a seminal player on the Winnipeg scene since his days in Houndog in the 1970's and he's had the opportunity to tour with Blues legends.
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Gates 7:00 | Music 7:30 | $25 by etransfer to ian.mattey@gmail.com to reserve your spots
Wednesday, July 22nd: Wallace Landreth
Wally last played Wits End in 2021 and we've wanted to have him back ever since. His music reflects his one-of-a-kind, unapologetic personality. Imbued with wit, sarcasm, satire, and sandpaper, his songs are observations of the topsy-turvy nature of everyday existence. Yeah, man.
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Gates 7:00 | Music 7:30 | $25 by etransfer to ian.mattey@gmail.com to reserve your spots
Wednesday, July 29th: Scott Nolan
In our humble opinion, Scott is one of the finest poet-songwriters out there. His evocative, imaginative lyrics paired impeccably with their melodies take one's mind down paths of introspection and inspiration. Scott last played Wits End in 2023.
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Gates 7:00 | Music 7:30 | $25 by etransfer to ian.mattey@gmail.com to reserve your spots
Wednesday, Aug 5th: Nicky Mehta & Lloyd Peterson
Nicky Mehta is known for her work with the Wailin' Jennys. Her brilliant songs are founded on her fierce advocacy for human rights and dignity. Lloyd Peterson is a musical multi-tool; recording engineer/producer at Paintbox Studio, songwriter, musician, and all around nice guy. Together Nicky and Lloyd bring a light that needs to be shone.
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Gates 7:00 | Music 7:30 | $25 by etransfer to ian.mattey@gmail.com to reserve your spots
Wednesday, Aug 12th: Dominique Adams & Jacob Brodovsky
Dom & Jacob return for another blissful evening of music under the evening sky. These two have been making waves across Canada with new music both as solo artists and as a duo...and to think, they met playing a songwriter circle right in the Wits End living room back in 2023!
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Gates 7:00 | Music 7:30 | $25 by etransfer to ian.mattey@gmail.com to reserve your spots
Thursday, Aug 20th: Cara Luft
Cara Luft returns to the Wits End backyard with her brother from another mother, Clayton Parsons. Cara has been experiencing a rebirth of sorts and her new songs reflect her reawakening - fresh, optimistic, yet not without reflection and echoes of the past. Her new album 'My Heart Will Always Be' is an instant classic.
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Gates 7:00 | Music 7:30 | $30 by etransfer to ian.mattey@gmail.com to reserve your spots
Wednesday, Aug 26th: Ridley Bent
Ridley Bent is back baby! This time Mano-a-Mano brandishing his guitar and story-telling songs in an intimate, listening setting. Ridley's working on a new album for release this Fall and you'll be lucky enough to get a preview.
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Gates 7:00 | Music 7:30 | $25 by etransfer to ian.mattey@gmail.com to reserve your spots
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Wednesday, Sep 2nd: Romi Mayes Duo
Romi returns to Wits End for the first time since 2020 - where does time go?! There's grit and gravel in Romi's voice and songs - not for the faint of heart for sure. Grant Siemens will be slinging guitar, so you know just how much of a treat you're in for!
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Gates 7:00 | Music 7:30 | $25 by etransfer to ian.mattey@gmail.com to reserve your spots
Wednesday, Sep 9th: Benj Rowland
The enigmatic, quirky and downright lovable Benj Rowland returns to the backyard for the third year in a row, which is just fine by us as he is one of our favourites and we know he's become one of yours too! We love the contemplative, yet wryly humorous songs and the fact that Benj plays several instruments at the same time - truly a one man band. Oh, and Hurdy Gurdy!!!
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Gates 7:00 | Music 7:30 | $25 by etransfer to ian.mattey@gmail.com to reserve your spots
