SaskMusic x Saskatoon Songwriters Group present

Writing Music to Lyrics and Lyrics to Music with Special Guest Gillian and Fabian

Sunday, May 31, 2:00 pm
In-person at Studio 12 (309 Fairmont Drive)
Free to attend, and songwriters of all skill levels and styles welcome!
Last Songwriters event before summer break! 

Join us as we review two different approaches to matching lyrics and music together!

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Adult Group Singing Class with Alyssa Woolhether 

Dates: 4 Tuesdays - August 4, 11, 18 and 25, 7:00-9:00pm (8 hour course) 
Age: 18 years and up
Registration fee: $85 
Presented by SaskMusic in partnership with the City of Regina and Neil Balkwill Civic Arts Centre
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Singing is one of the most natural and joyful ways to express ourselves. Whether you’ve always wanted to sing but didn’t know where to start, or you’re looking to build confidence in a supportive group setting, this class is designed to help you take that first step.

Join us as we explore the foundations of singing in a welcoming, beginner-friendly environment. Together we’ll learn songs, experiment with harmony, and begin building the skills needed to sing with greater ease and confidence. This class is specifically designed for beginners and anyone curious about discovering their voice in a positive, encouraging space. We will touch on a variety of important vocal topics to give you awareness and practical tools, without diving deeply into advanced technique.

Class leader Alyssa Woolhether:
Alyssa Woolhether has established a dynamic and multifaceted career as a voice teacher, adjudicator, workshop facilitator, choir director, and performer. She maintains a thriving private voice studio at the University of Regina’s Conservatory of Performing Arts and serves as Artistic Director of Sisters in Song Women’s Choir of Regina.

Alyssa holds a Master of Music in Performance and Literature from Western University and a Bachelor of Music in Performance from the University of Regina. She is certified in Levels I, II, and III of Somatic Voicework™ – The LoVetri Method, and her teaching is grounded in functional voice training and vocal empowerment across musical styles.

In addition to her classical background, Alyssa is the bandleader and songwriter for Lyssa & the Try-Tones, the Regina-based soul/pop band. For more information visit  www.alyssawoolhether.com

What you’ll explore in this class:

• A simple, beginner-friendly introduction to how the voice works - learning how your breathing, posture, and vocal coordination come together to create a balanced, free, and easy sound

• Exercises to help you produce a clear, confident tone without strain

• Gently exploring the different parts (or “registers”) of your voice so you can move through your range more smoothly

• Improving clarity of sound through easy articulation and coordination

• Discovering how resonance shapes and colours your voice

• An introduction to stylistic singing techniques, including mix voice and belting

• Learning how to sing harmonies with others, plus an approachable introduction to riffs and runs

• Exploring different musical styles and how your technique can adjust between genres

• Practical vocal warm-ups and healthy habits to support long-term vocal health

• Learning and performing songs together in a fun, collaborative group setting

Materials: Please bring a water bottle, a notebook and a pencil. Most importantly, bring an open mind and a spirit of curiosity - a willingness to try, experiment, make some noise, and discover what your voice can do. All other materials will be provided.

Class registration will be through the City of Regina - Summer Leisure Guide. The Guide will be online from May 5. Registration will open to Verified Regina Residents on May 12, and non-residents on May 19. Look for '83282 - Adult Group Singing Class' in registrations.

More information here.
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Send in your submissions now to be featured in our 2026 Summer Jams playlist

Each year we curate a list of Saskatchewan releases that call up the summer vibes. Do you have a track that would fit the vibe? Send us your submissions today to be considered! 

Please note: SaskMusic will curate the playlist selections. This and our other playlists are always in flux, with Sask. artists invited to submit their new singles, videos, and albums for Features consideration. The 2026 Summer Jams playlist will appear on Spotify and YouTube Music. 

Saskatoon StarPhoenix: Saskatoon Man Aims to Create Local Solution to Ticketmaster Costs

Liam Iverson has created the ticket platform OnStage to help bypass extra costs for events

High ticket fees for events has spurred one Saskatoon man to create a platform that cuts out the middleman and leaves more money on the table for local events and attendees.

Liam Iverson started OnStage, an events booking website that he hopes will be an alternative to monopolized ticketing platforms.

“The idea was to basically build something that was more of an open platform that I would have very little necessary input in to having to control, because I basically wanted to democratize it for as many people as possible,” Iverson explained.

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Lorena Kelly, executive director for SaskMusic, said local options are more likely to get support.

She said there are fewer Canadian options available for event websites, adding that the merch integration from OnStage was an interesting feature.

“Anything that’s reducing fees for the presenters and for ultimately the audience to attend is great,” Kelly said.

She said ticket pricing, like a lot of things, is inflated, and that cost increase is stopping some people from attending events.

Event attendance is something that has been ebbing and flowing, Kelly said, saying things still haven’t returned to pre-pandemic numbers.

She said people have become very comfortable “cocooning” at home, but hopes word of mouth about events eventually gets more people out the door.

“We’re competing with Netflix and YouTube and everything else for entertainment time. And when people are really stretched and money is tight, live events can suffer.”

Click here to read the full article

Blue Door Recording Member Discount

SaskMusic members can take advantage of a special promotional rate from May 15 to Sept 30, 2026. Both new and returning Blue Door clients can benefit! All sessions at their Regina location, include studio time with an in house engineer.

Check out more details here.

Do you have a company/service and want to extend a benefit to SaskMusic members? Get in touch with us!

Creative Saskatchewan Grant Program Dates

Key Grants for Artists Include: 

1. Showcase or Sell Travel Grant - This grant provides support to individuals and businesses to attend markets, industry showcases, and pitch events. In most cases, your project begins with an invitation to participate in a particular market. Continuous intake until funds are exhausted. 

2. Marketing Grant - This grant provides support for marketing and publicity to improve visibility and generate sales. We offer two streams of funding depending of the scale of the project; Micro and Major. Micro Stream upcoming deadline to apply is July 15, 2026. Major stream - Music Deadline is June 17, 2026. 

3. Business Improvement Grant - This grant supports projects that focus on professional development, increasing workforce capacity, and improving business efficiencies through technology infrastructure updates which result in growth, market expansion and improved profitability. Music Deadline is September 23, 2026. 

4. Tour Support Grant - This grant supports commercially viable touring opportunities for eligible Saskatchewan musicians touring in Canada and abroad. Upcoming deadline is June 17, 2026. 

5. Sound Recording Grant - This grant supports the production of commercially-viable sound recordings for promotional use and/or commercial release. Upcoming deadline is June 17, 2026. 

More information about the grants program and further funding opportunities here.

Showcase selections to celebrate, with Saskatchewan artists announced! 

NXNE in Toronto, ON, June 10-14, 2026

Over 300 artists will perform across 30 venues from June 10-14, 2026 in this year's NXNE festival. NXNE works with Toronto's remarkable music venues to showcase top emerging Canadian talent and international acts throughout Festival Week. In addition to unforgettable music programming, NXNE features educational panels each year for industry, artists, and fans to enjoy and connect. 

Ghostform showcase page
Saturday, June 13, 8:00 pm (Handlebar)

Halle Ponton showcase page
Saturday, June 13, 9:00 pm (Burdock)

Merv xx Gotti showcase page
Thursday, June 11, 9:00 pm (Drake Underground)

Rooky Kamiz showcase page
Wednesday, June 10, 10:00 pm (Poetry Jazz Cafe)

Sask artists programmed for NXNE were selected by the event organizers through their own selection process. SaskMusic does not select artists who perform at NXNE and is not a sponsor of the event.

Beyond events that we do sponsor, SaskMusic offers pre-event coaching and export preparation sessions for any Sask artist selected for international and domestic showcases. If you have received a showcase invitation or have questions about which events might be good fits for you, please reach out to Export Manager Kaelen Klypak.

FACTOR: Artist Program Openings 

FACTOR has announced the Artist lane program updates for 2026-2027. You can create your Profiles on the FACTOR portal anytime to obtain your 'rating', which determines which programs you are eligible to apply to. Getting your profile completed ahead of time means you won't have delays when a deadline is approaching. Learn more here.

• Juried Sound Recording: Single/EP deadline is May 14

• Artist Entrepreneur deadline is July 23, with new applications able to be created June 16.

• Juried Sound Recording: Album deadline is September 10, with new applications able to be created July 23.

Click here for more information. 

Songwriting Opportunity - The 31st Annual USA Songwriting Competition

Since 1995, the USA Songwriting Competition®, "the world's leading international songwriting event," has been honoring songwriters, composers, bands, and recording artists. This is open to all, regardless of nationality or country origin.

Winners ar...

Deadline: May 29, 2026

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Scholarship Opportunity - The Jill Mack Memorial Scholarship for The Recording Arts

Are you interested in becoming an audio engineer?

Jill Mack was a beloved musician, recording artist, producer, and one of only three professional women audio engineers in Saskatchewan. Her dream was to create a space in Saskatchewan where women and...

Deadline: May 30, 2026

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AUDITIONS for Honey Jam Artist Development Programme!

It's that time once again!  Honey Jam is looking for emerging female artists across Canada between the ages of 14-25, representing all music styles – including pop, hip-hop, jazz, rock, country, soca, soul, dance, R&B, Latin, and more! – to audition fo...

Deadline: May 30, 2026

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CALL FOR ARTISTS - WOMEX 2026

This year, the Northern Turtle Island Collective (NTI) and Mundial Montreal are once again launching a call for applications for artists wishing to take part in an unofficial showcase on October 20, ahead of WOMEX 2026 (Worldwide Music Expo), taking pl...

Deadline: May 31, 2026

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Grant Opportunity - The HELEN FERRIS Memorial Trust Fund

Administered by the Prince Albert Arts Board, this grant provides applicants between the ages of 5 and 30 with the opportunity to further develop their artistic practice in the visual arts, creative arts, media arts, music, drama, dance, and literature...

Deadline: May 31, 2026

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Residency Opportunity: Reverie: The Indigenous Music Residency, empowered by CBC and SOCAN Foundation

CBC and SOCAN Foundation are thrilled to announce the return of Reverie: The Indigenous Music Residency. This month-long program in Toronto is designed to support emerging Indigenous artists through songwriting, mentorship, and professional development...

Deadline: May 31, 2026

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Program Opportunity: Indigenous Song Camp

Participants selected for this program will have the opportunity to engage in an intensive, week-long songwriting camp in Toronto from July 27-31, 2026.

Deadline: June 1, 2026

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Performance Opportunity: Canada's Music Incubator - Live Performance Opportunities

Canada’s Music Incubator (CMI) is offering artists and managers professional development opportunities and seeking bands and artists for outdoor summer performances across Canada. CMI welcomes submissions from artists of all genres and backgrounds. Art...

Deadline: June 2, 2026

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Showcase opportunity - English Folk Expo 2027

Interested in performing at England's leading showcase for folk, roots and acoustic music and being seen by bookers, agents and new audiences?

English Folk Expo is the annual showcase for folk, roots and acoustic music in England. Approximately 200 ...

Deadline: June 7, 2026

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Showcase Opportunity: Folk Alliance International 2027 Official Showcase Application

Official Showcases at FAI present the best talent that folk music has to offer: from cutting-edge sounds to rich musical traditions. Official Showcase Artists are selected by a jury of international experts. From hundreds of applicants, 160 are chosen ...

Deadline: June 8, 2026

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Francophone Artist Opportunity - L'Arrière Scène Backstage

Calling all emerging or unsigned music-makers! Want to deepen your knowledge of Canada’s francophone music industry? Arrière Scène Backstage is for you — whether you sing in French, an Indigenous language, or play instrumental music.

Apply by June 1...

Deadline: June 15, 2026

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Showcase Opportunity : Your Roots Are Showing 2027 - Ireland's Folk Conference

Your Roots Are Showing, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting folk music in Ireland and worldwide, is now in its third year and has become a cornerstone event for Ireland's folk, roots, and traditional music community. This ann...

Deadline: June 16, 2026

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Call for submissions - THREADS: Cultural Conversations 2026.

What does it mean to reclaim — voice, story, space, self?

Threads Studio invites artists and storytellers from around the world to explore this question through a virtual exhibition presented as part of THREADS: Cultural Conversations 2026. Centered...

Deadline: June 30, 2026

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CALL FOR ARTISTS & FESTIVAL VOLUNTEERS - AFRO TRIBES FESTIVAL 2026

The Afro Tribes Festival is moving to Victoria Park in downtown Regina — and preparations are underway to create an unforgettable celebration of African culture, music, food, art, and community.

Afro Tribes Festival is a registered non-profit organi...

Deadline: July 1, 2026

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2026 Wide Open Country Song Contest

The Wide Open Country Song Contest is an annual original songwriting competition hosted by Wide Open Country in partnership with American Songwriter. It is designed to spotlight emerging country artists and songwriters, judged by a panel of industry pr...

Deadline: July 27, 2026

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Artist Opportunity - INDIE WEEK 2026

Applications are open to Canadian and international artists.

The INDIE WEEK 2026 is coming to Ottawa, Canada's capital, for three days of live music, industry panels, networking, demo listening sessions, and export-focused opportunities.

INDIE WE...

Deadline: July 31, 2026

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Program Opportunity: Mâwacihitowinihk Nikamowak - Indigenous Music Residency

This three-week residency invites musicians of various genres to apply with the intention of developing songs that are nearly completed or finished to take into the final stages of development with the support from faculty, peers and Banff Centre's audio production team.

Deadline: August 12, 2026

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Folk Canada Board of Directors - Call for Nominations

Folk Canada is seeking passionate and qualified individuals to stand as candidates in the 2026 election of its Board of Directors.

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• Tim Holehouse w/ Ethan Bender, May 27, 2026, Lancaster Taphouse
• Béton Armé with Krash and Prune, May 28, 2026, Cure (The)
• Odds, May 28, 2026, Capitol Music Club (The)
• Live & Local Open Stage, May 28, 2026, Station Arts Centre
• Exit Wound, Pythonic, Hollow Dominion, May 28, 2026, Exchange/The Club
• One Night at Chiller's, May 29, 2026, Chillers
• Carter Felker Power Trio with Chris Sleightholm & The Beautiful Band, May 29, 2026, Cure (The)
• Odds, May 29, 2026, Casino Regina
• Manic Pixie Pride Party featuring Tommy and The Flics, May 29, 2026, Amigos Cantina
• SAKA, May 29, 2026, Coors Event Centre
• Quiet Winter, FACT, open window, Masselin, May 29, 2026, Black Cat Tavern
• Open Stage: Host TBA – Tickets at the Door, May 29, 2026, Lyric Theatre (The)
• Into Eternity, Fistfight, Pineripper, May 29, 2026, Exchange/The Club
• NO COVER PIANO FRIDAY WITH SHELDON CORBETT, May 29, 2026, Bassment (The)
• The Mudd Brothers, May 29, 2026, Bassment (The)
• WORK IN PROGRESS W/ SATURDAY AFTERNOON, May 29, 2026, Coors Event Centre
• $l33py_boy_bazinga Album Release w/ 36?, Fact, and Grimelda, May 30, 2026, Amigos Cantina
• Crooked Road Travellers, May 30, 2026, Blackrose Whiskey Club
• Caity Gyorgy with the Regina Jazz Orchestra, May 30, 2026, Darke Hall
• CHEAP HEAT, May 30, 2026, Coors Event Centre
• Finding Light, May 30, 2026, Knox United Church
• Sam Singer & The Beautiful Movers ft. Songwriter Circle w/ Emma McGill, Lachlan Neville, & Keiran Semple, May 30, 2026, Artesian on 13th
• The Gerard Weber Group, May 30, 2026, Bassment (The)
• Crate Fest '26, May 30, 2026, RCAF Astra Hall Rental
• DJ Jon Vaughn, Quiet Winter, FACT, May 31, 2026, Cure (The)
• Regina Musical Club Organ Series - Lost in the Wind: Valerie Hall, Organ & Dean McNeill, Trumpet, May 31, 2026, Knox Metropolitan Church
• Jazz at the Artesian - Maude Fortier Quartet with special guest Cyrus Felstrom, May 31, 2026, Artesian on 13th
• Corb Lund - Bottom of the Deck Tour, June 2, 2026, Casino Regina
• Shantero Productions presents: The Stampeders...One More Time, June 2, 2026, Moose Jaw Centre for Arts and Culture
• Roman Clarke, June 2, 2026, Artesian on 13th
• Corb Lund - FIVE DOLLAR BILL \ HAIR IN MY EYES LIKE A HIGHLAND STEER, June 3, 2026, Capitol Music Club (The)
• Jake Vaadeland & the Sturgeon River Boys, June 3, 2026, George Layh Theatre
• Corb Lund - CABIN FEVER\ HORSE SOLDIER! HORSE SOLDIER!, June 4, 2026, Capitol Music Club (The)
• Michael Mathers - The Ultimate Eminem Tribute, June 4, 2026, Casino Regina
• Jake Vaadeland & the Sturgeon River Boys, June 4, 2026, Wadena Community Legion Hall
• Creedence Clearwater Remembered: A True Rock and Roll Story, June 5, 2026, Casino Regina
• Brass Camel w/ Guests, June 5, 2026, Amigos Cantina
• Jake Vaadeland & the Sturgeon River Boys, June 5, 2026, Lyric Theatre (The)
• Keegan Isaac and the Itsy Bitsy Big Band, June 5, 2026, Dekker Centre
• ALEX BENT + THE EMPTINESS, FACTOR CHANDELIER, & MR. RAGER, June 5, 2026, Coors Event Centre
• Will Maeder And The Regina Beach Boys , June 6, 2026, Turvey Centre
• Dream Creeps, Paint Drying, and Set Piece at The Cure, June 6, 2026, Cure (The)
• Acoustic Showcase, June 6, 2026, Blackrose Whiskey Club
• The Guess Who: Takin’ It Back Tour, June 6, 2026, Sasktel Centre
• Occultivators of Doom, June 6, 2026, Exchange/The Club
• BLIND COMMENTARY, WORRYWART, FAIR WEATHER FOES, June 6, 2026, Coors Event Centre
• Songs in The Garden: A Songwriting Workshop 2026, June 6, 2026, Wiebe Works
• One Night In Vegas: A Tribute To Elvis, June 7, 2026, Conexus Arts Centre
• Ignite w/ The Corps & Straightline, June 8, 2026, Black Cat Tavern
• Napalm Death, Primitive Man, June 10, 2026, Exchange/The Club
• Jake Vaadeland & the Sturgeon River Boys, June 10, 2026, Leader Community Centre
• Napalm Death w/ Primitive Man, June 11, 2026, Louis' Pub
• Bob Log III w/ Guests, June 11, 2026, Amigos Cantina
• Ignite, The Corps, Straightline, June 11, 2026, Exchange/The Club
• The Story of Creedence Clearwater Revival, June 11, 2026, Broadway Theatre
• Jake Vaadeland & the Sturgeon River Boys, June 11, 2026, Norman Ritchie Community Centre
• JAZZFEST REGINA 2026 FUNDRAISER CONCERT, June 11, 2026, Revival Music Room
• Wintersleep - Wishing Moon Tour, June 12, 2026, Capitol Music Club (The)
• Mitch Romancia Live, June 12, 2026, The Outlook Bar
• Zoogala, June 12, 2026, Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo
• Cupid's Heart, June 12, 2026, Blackrose Whiskey Club
• BROKEN IDOLS ALBUM RELEASE W/ GUESTS, June 12, 2026, Coors Event Centre
• Petit-Tones in Concert, June 12, 2026, Emmanuel Anglican Church and The Refinery Arts and Spirit Centre
• Jake Vaadeland & the Sturgeon River Boys, June 12, 2026, Orpheum Theatre
• Mitch Romancia Live, June 13, 2026, Harris Hotel
• ANYWHERE BUT HERE, June 13, 2026, Coors Event Centre
• LOV, June 13, 2026, Capitol Music Club (The)
• Jim McLean, June 13, 2026, Blackrose Whiskey Club
• Devours, Wants, Actor Director, June 13, 2026, Amigos Cantina
• Art in The Garden Festival 2026, June 13, 2026, Wiebe Works
• Hotel California - The Original Eagles Tribute, June 13, 2026, Broadway Theatre
• Townline Troubadours, June 13, 2026, Riverside Inn
• Jake Vaadeland & the Sturgeon River Boys, June 13, 2026, Moose Jaw Centre for Arts and Culture
• Take It To The Limit - A Tribute To The Eagles, June 13, 2026, EA Rawlinson Centre for the Arts
• Sask JazzFest Pop-Ups in the Park, June 13, 2026, Kiswehap Park
• Lou Barlow, June 14, 2026, Black Cat Tavern
• Hotel California - The Original Eagles Tribute, June 14, 2026, Dekker Centre
• Jake Vaadeland & the Sturgeon River Boys, June 14, 2026, Wolseley Town Hall & Opera House
• Whitehorse, June 14, 2026, Capitol Music Club (The)
• Jake Vaadeland & the Sturgeon River Boys, June 15, 2026, Bounty Theatre - Outlook Heritage Museum
• OFTEN WRONG, PINBALL, 1973, & BLIND COMMENTARY, June 15, 2026, Coors Event Centre
• Riebl, Tedesco, McGill, June 17, 2026, Capitol Music Club (The)
• The Reverend Horton Heat, The Surfrajettes, June 17, 2026, Exchange/The Club
• TERRAPLANE, June 18, 2026, Bushwakkers
• The Lemon Bucket Orkestra, June 18, 2026, Bassment (The)
• Sask JazzFest Pop-Ups in the Park, June 18, 2026, Wetlands Ampitheatre
• Long Day's Night Music Festival 2026, June 18, 2026, Long Day's Night Music Festival
• Jugless Single and Video Release Show w/ The Brothers G and Jeremy & His Kazoo, June 19, 2026, Amigos Cantina
• JazzFest Regina 2026, June 19, 2026, Casino Regina
• Open Stage: Host TBA – Tickets at the Door, June 19, 2026, Lyric Theatre (The)
• The Stampeders...One More Time, June 19, 2026, EA Rawlinson Centre for the Arts
• DON LAW (EP Release Show) w/ Banastronaut & Landfall - ALL AGES, June 19, 2026, Green Room
• DON LAW - EP RELEASE - W/ LANDFALL & BANASTRONAUT, June 19, 2026, Coors Event Centre
• Eagle Creek Jamboree, June 19, 2026, Eagle Creek Regional Park
• Jack Semple Plays Lightfoot 2026, June 20, 2026, Casino Regina
• SOMNA W/ MULLY & SHVMAN, June 20, 2026, Coors Event Centre
• The Hague Dance, June 20, 2026, The Hague Arena
• UNITY Outdoor Music Festival, June 20, 2026, Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan
• Stompin Grounds Music Festival, June 20, 2026, Stompin Grounds Music Festival
• Shantero Productions Presents: The Stampeders, June 20, 2026, TCU Place
• Pile of Bones Brass Band, June 20, 2026, Exchange/The Club
• Stampeders…One More Time, June 21, 2026, Conexus Arts Centre
• REGINA, SK – Fiddle Country, June 21, 2026, Heritage United Church
• SUNDAY JAZZ BRUNCH, June 21, 2026, LE BISTRO
• JAZZFEST REGINA MULTICULTURAL AFTERNOON, June 21, 2026, LE BISTRO
• Jason Marsalis Quartet, June 21, 2026, LE BISTRO
• NE-YO & AKON: Nights Like This Tour 2026, June 22, 2026, Sasktel Centre
• KRISTIN KORB TRIO, June 22, 2026, Bushwakkers
• Bee Gees Revisited - The Tribute Show, June 22, 2026, Dekker Centre
• FALL OF EARTH, June 23, 2026, Coors Event Centre
• DWIGHT YOAKAM, June 24, 2026, Temple Gardens Centre
• EZRA GALES-ROSS, GROTOKO, AND SARATONIN, June 24, 2026, Coors Event Centre
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• Prince: The Ultimate Experience, June 25, 2026, Casino Regina
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