Folklorama
The World in 45 Pavilions, in the heart of Winnipeg · Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
The festival
In Winnipeg, the world is a city. Folklorama, the largest and oldest multicultural festival of its kind in the world, held its 55th edition from August 2 to 15, 2026 with 45 pavilions of world cultures — authentic performances, cuisines, exhibitions and traditions of Manitoba's ethnocultural communities — and 362,397 visitors. The 56th edition was announced from August 1 to 14, 2027, still in Winnipeg, with the programming Folklorama 365 that brings the spirit of the festival to life all year long.
Good to know
Founded in 1970 as the unique celebration of Manitoba's Centennial, Folklorama is carried by a non-profit organization based on its members. Each pavilion presents the show, cuisine and traditions of its community, in two waves of one week. Official contacts published: 2nd Floor – 183 Kennedy Street, Winnipeg MB, Canada R3C 1S6; tel. 1 (204) 982-6210; toll-free 1 (800) 665-0234; media contact: [email protected].