Rainbow Stage

Rainbow Stage is an open-air theatre in Kildonan Park that holds about 2600 people in a natural wooded setting. The venue is shaped like a large amphitheatre, blending into the surrounding parkland while allowing audiences to sit close to the stage.

The theatre arose in the 1950s as a response to flood damage in the park and opened in 1953. Its creation marked the beginning of a long tradition of summer musical performances in Winnipeg.

The stage hosts professional musical productions that draw crowds from across the province, giving people a reason to spend summer evenings outdoors watching theatre together in a shared community space.

The venue sits in Kildonan Park along Main Street and provides wheelchair access for visitors. It is easy to walk to from parking areas, making arrival straightforward for most people.

The theatre was designed by local architects to blend seamlessly into the park's natural woodland setting. The design allows audiences to sit under open sky while hearing music and dialogue clearly, relying on the natural acoustics rather than heavy amplification.

Location: Winnipeg

Inception: September 22, 1953

Architects: Smith Carter

Capacity: 2600

Website: http://rainbowstage.ca

GPS coordinates: 49.94190,-97.10060

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:23