Burt Block Party is an annual outdoor event series held at the Burton Cummings Theatre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Stretching between Smith Street and Notre Dame Avenue, the multi-weekend exhibition features live music, curated food and drink options, local vendors and on-site activations for all ages. The Burt Block Party launched in 2022 and has showcased homegrown Canadian talent as well as internationally renowned acts. Previous performers include Cheap Trick, A Flock of Seagulls, Nazareth, The Strumbellas, Billy Talent, Men Without Hats and Glass Tiger. Entry is general admission and guests are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs to take in the on-stage performances throughout the day.Â
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Music and weather was good. Would be nice to see more food variety vendors. And wine on the menu đ. Also fri and sat 2 days for this would have been nicer. Put the country on its own weekend.
Fun time...great security...great bands except Flock of Seagulls were "painful"to listen to. Song after song that were either new, or unrecognizable from when originally performed. The drummer from Flock of Seagulls was amazing, though, even mingled with the crowd. The rest of the band is so done. It really took the fun out of the whole evening waiting for them to finish.
Saturday crowd was great. Respected others space and smoking areas. Glass Tiger was fantastic! Sunday was a whole other thing. Packed crowd, drunk 60-somethings, smoking everywhere, Cheap Trick were ok. Great concept that I hope continues next year. Well done Burt.