Image: David Lipnowski
Winnipeg, are you ready to light up the night?
On September 27th, for one night only, Nuit Blanche is taking over The Forks! Next Saturday, the grounds will once again be lit with imagination, live music, and late-night eats. From dreamlike installations to powerful storytelling to pulsing beats, there’s something for everyone.
Here’s your guide to what’s happening on site:
🎨 The Installations
6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Exhibit: The Renaissance of Memory - @nvyden and @aycaps and @expressivethought.wpg
Image: Matt Duboff
Dream Weavers
📍 The Forks Parkade
Dream Weavers is an interactive installation that invites Nuit Blanche visitors into a cozy, dreamlike bedroom where they co-create their ideal Winnipeg through art and reflection. Using fabric strips tied to city budget priorities and motion-triggered projections, participants weave their visions into a responsive visual tapestry that brings their dream city to life.
Ghosts Don’t Cross Borders
📍 The Forks Parkade
Ghosts Don’t Cross Borders is an immersive, two-part installation confronting the human cost of the war in Ukraine. Through sculpture, embroidery, and memory, it explores what remains when headlines fade. It asks visitors to pause, reflect, and bear witness to the stories of resilience, grief, and hope that endure long after the news moves on.
So Basically… A Box
📍 CN Field
So Basically brings Afrobeats to Nuit Blanche! Spinning live from inside a glowing cube with circular cut-outs, their installation turns CN Field into a beacon of sound and energy. Stop by to capture the moment, get lost in the rhythm, and celebrate the city through a night of sound, movement, and connection at Nuit Blanche.
Project Luminous
📍 Waterfront
Project Luminous is a light installation that will transform the waterfront. Live camera footage is captured and manipulated in real time, creating an ever-changing, immersive visual experience. Visitors can step into the vibrant, colorful projections, brought to life using legacy analog equipment.
Click here to learn more about the installations.
🎸 The Entertainment
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Image: Chris Graham
Breakout West Festival
📍 The Forks Canopy
Enjoy free music under the canopy! Breakout West is an annual music conference and festival celebrating artists from across Western Canada. As a venue partner, The Forks will be hosting a selection of artists, including:
4:00 PM - Rob Elo
5:00 PM - Anna Katarina
6:00 PM - Kaiya Gamble
7:00 PM - Kaeley Jade
8:00 PM - aRENYE
9:00 PM - Tommyphyll
Learn more about the artists and check out the full schedule breakdown on the Breakout West website.
🥩 Late Night Treats
6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Basta! BBQ
📍 The Forks Lower Patio
Grab a late-night bite from BASTA! Filipino Kitchen! They will be grilling BBQ pork skewers to keep you fueled as you explore all night long.
Drinks from The Common
📍 The Forks Lower Patio
Sip and savor drinks from The Common’s outdoor and mobile bars! Enjoy a pint of beer or a glass of wine as you take a breather in between installations.
Clan Mother’s Village Hot Dog Cart
📍 The Forks Canopy and Patio
Swing by for a snack! Fuel up with a hot dog and browse Indigenous goods from Clan Mother’s Village.
🚴 Transportation Services
6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Bike Valet
📍 Train Cars
Ride in, lock up, and explore Nuit Blanche worry free! The Forks is offering a free bike valet service to those cycling to the site.
Free Transit
📍 MTYP Stop
Winnipeg Transit will provide free bus service throughout Nuit Blanche. Take advantage of this service to travel easily between sites.
📱 Stay Updated
Follow The Forks Instagram and Facebook for more updates on Nuit Blanche. Can’t wait to see you on site!