You got a guy™ for venue tickets
Birds Hill Provincial Park Tickets
Now selling
Upcoming Events at Birds Hill Provincial Park
The venue
About Birds Hill Provincial Park
Birds Hill Provincial Park, located about 24 km northeast of Winnipeg along Highway 59 near Dugald, MB, is a premier outdoor venue known for hosting the Winnipeg Folk Festival. With nine stages, expansive camping, and a host of park amenities, it draws tens of thousands of music fans each year. We’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transportation, and nearby lodging and dining to help you plan a smooth trip.
Whether you’re attending the Winnipeg Folk Festival or exploring events hosted at Birds Hill Provincial Park, secure your seats early and plan your day with reliable transit options, ample parking guidance, and trusted nearby accommodations. We’ve highlighted affiliate hotel partners and dining picks to keep things simple and straightforward—like having a friend in the business who can get you tickets and a comfortable place to stay.
Good to know
Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location: Birds Hill Provincial Park is about 24 km northeast of Winnipeg on Highway 59, near Dugald, MB (R0E 0K0).
- Venue type: Outdoor provincial park that serves as the festival site for the Winnipeg Folk Festival (nine stages, camping, and park amenities).
- Capacity for major events: Winnipeg Folk Festival attendance typically exceeds 70,000 visitors annually; the 2025 edition recorded 79,000 attendees.
- Seating/chart: No public fixed seating chart; Main Stage has designated accessible seating on the left, with general lawn seating and tarp/chair policies governed by festival rules.
- Parking: Festival parking uses two lots (east and west); provincial park passes may be required to drive into the festival area; parking is managed by volunteers and coordinated with gate directions.
- Transit: Free shuttle service from downtown Winnipeg to the site (Folk Fest Express) and campground shuttles are available; extensive bike routes and carpool options are also encouraged.
- Nearby hotels: Can be found in Winnipeg area (e.g., Canad Inns Destination Centre Windsor Park) and other city accommodations close to the park.
- Notable events hosted: Winnipeg Folk Festival (annual since 1974); 1999 Pan American Games cycling/triathlon events; 2017 Canada Games events (triathlon, road cycling, open-water swimming); Pope John Paul II mass (1984); Bryan Adams performance (1992).