Community

  • The Tune-In Music Program has been an integral part of the West End Cultural Centre for almost as long as the WECC has been around. We offer free music instruction on the guitar, bass, drums, voice, and songwriting for youth ages 8-18.

    Professional musicians provide two hours of instruction and mentorship once a week (Tuesday, 4-6pm) with new instruments provided through a grant from The Cardinal Foundation. This is a great opportunity for participants to try out a new instrument or focus on one that they’re interested in.

    Snacks sponsored by Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL).

    For more information, please contact the WECC at 204-783-6918 or info@wecc.ca.

    The Tune-In Music Program is presented in partnership with Music Equals through the Manitoba Conservatory of Music & Arts (MCMA). For more information about the MCMA, please visit their website at https://mcma.ca/

  • The West End Cultural Centre (WECC) is excited to launch the WECC Art Wall, a new program showing the work of emerging artists from Winnipeg and Manitoba. This transforms the WECC lobby into a community space where concertgoers and visitors can experience local art up close. Artwork may be sold directly by the artist, and WECC takes no commission. Please note that WECC does not provide insurance and is not responsible for loss or damage to artwork.
    Artists interested in exhibiting can apply through our online form: WECC Art Wall Submission Form. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and selected artists will be contacted to confirm dates. Each exhibition includes an optional Art Opening / Artist Talk night in the WECC lobby with bar service and community access.

  • Since its inception in 2001, the Ellice Street Festival in June is an annual fixture in the neighbourhood, bringing out over 2,000 local residents to meet and interact with their neighbours and the community organizations that provide services in the West End neighbourhood. This free festival features a community BBQ, live music, community organization displays, an artisan market, and a variety of fun activities for kids and families. This event shines a positive light on a neighbourhood more accustomed to being in the spotlight for negative reasons and is a highlight of spring for the community.

    Dates: May 29 & 30 & 31, 2025. June 5 & 6, 2026.

  • Started in 2016, the WECC in partnership with West End Biz presents a free weekly summertime lunchtime concert series called Musical Notes and Lunch Totes at Saigon Park (on Ellice between Spence and Balmoral). Past performers include Scott Nolan & William Prince, Raine Hamilton String Trio, Jaxon Haldane, Richard Inman, Ila Barker, Nation of Two, Vince Andrushko, and Mulligrub. This series provides the WECC, artists, and members of the community the opportunity to connect with each other in a very direct way.

  • Each year, 150 free tickets for this annual concert and dinner are distributed to members of the community. The dinner is the main attraction and the concert is a wonderful way to introduce people to great local talent (past performers include Al Simmons, Eagle and Hawk, Shanley Spence, Don Amero, JD and the Sunshine Band, Morgan Grace, and students from John M. King School). We provide a full holiday meal with all the fixings prepared by the Youth Crew from Spence Neighbourhood Association along with a visit from Santa who hands out toys to all the kids. In-kind donations from businesses (Peak of the Market, Toad Hall Toys, McNally etc.) and volunteers help to make this dinner such a great annual success.

  • The WECC supports artistic development at all stages.

    Keep an eye on the Community Calendar for upcoming workshops.

  • The WECC presents concerts for West End neighbourhood schools and students.

    If you are a teacher or staff email info@wecc.ca to learn more.

  • Winter in Manitoba can be a long, cold, dark time. But if the rumours are true, Winnipeg is filled with hearty people who actually still live and thrive in winter.

    WINTERRUPTION is an effort by Winnipeg’s best music venues to give you a great reason to leave your house in the dead of winter. Produced by the West End Cultural Centre in partnership with Real Love Winnipeg and venues around town, we’re bringing you dozens of both ticketed and free concerts.

    2026 Community Events:
    Jan 24 & 25 at the Forks noon - 4pm - 2nd floor lounge
    Jan 23 Murray Sinclair Memorial Round Dance at RBC Convention Centre

    Visit the Winterruption website for more information - www.winterruptionwpg.ca

  • We run a number of fundraisers throughout the year to support out community programs. Head to the news page to check out our current fundraiser!

    Wine Raffle: typically runs Oct-Dec
    50/50: typically runs Jan - May
    + other various events throughout the year!

  • There are multiple ways to get involved with the WECC: attend programs and shows, perform, run programs, be an organization or artisan in one of our markers and volunteer!

    Volunteers head over to the volunteer page and fillout our Jotform.

    Want to perform at the West End Cultural Centre (WECC) as part of our community programming?

    Paid performance opportunities include Ellice Street Festival, Musical Notes and Lunch Totes, and other community programming!

    Performers, artisans, and organizations head over to our News Page for current open applications.