Dead Ex Girlfriends

insane that our first out of province headliner sold out, we had such a great night 🩷🧡 getting to see some new and familiar faces, meeting cousins, uncles and aunties, and playing you our new songs was such an honour.

huge thank you to and for hosting us and all the love and support; to , staff, and techs for creating such a welcoming space and making us sound hella good 💅.

thank you so much to and for sharing the stage and your music with us - and to all of you for showing for and welcoming us into your community 🧡🩷

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Big thanks to the Dead Ex Girlfriends, Tinge, and lull for bringing such incredible energy; the Good + Plenty Arts Collective team for all their help; the staff at Sidestage Winnipeg; and everyone who bought a ticket for our first SOLD OUT show at Sidestage on Friday!!!

Surprise! We’re coming back to Winnipeg next month! 🩷🧡

We're working with the Good + Plenty Arts Collective to bring Saskatoon-based grunge-punk band the Dead Ex Girlfriends to Winnipeg's Sidestage for an all ages concert on Friday, February 27, 2026.

"dead ex girlfriends throw one hell of a party, and you're invited. Hailing from Treaty 6 territory, the quartet kick out a propulsive blend of riot grrrl, grunge and punk rock that revels in unadulterated catharsis. Whether they're unleashing pure rage on "sober up." or leaning into heavier, dreamier territory on the expansive "not the one.," their debut album take me to the after party. (out September 12) is not to be missed."
- Em Moore for Exclaim!, September 5, 2025

The band, made up of four musicians from the Red River Métis, Hatchet Lake Denesuline First Nation, and Flying Dust First Nation, are unapologetically powerful. They play hard, they bring the party, and they carry an important message. The concert will be open to all ages and safety is super important to us, but parents and caregivers also need to know that the music touches on mature themes.

The night will begin with performances by two incredible locals at 9:00 PM and the dead ex girlfriends will hit the stage at 11:00 PM. Tickets are $10 and doors will open at 8:00 PM.

dead ex girlfriends in Winnipeg
Friday, February 27, 2026
Sidestage, 700 Osborne Street, Winnipeg
Doors 8:00 PM, music 9:00 PM
Tickets $10 plus fees
ALL AGES

Accessibility at Sidestage

The front entrance for Sidestage is accessible from Osborne Street and there is a gender neutral accessible washroom on the main level. Please note that there are no seats in the venue.

About the Good + Plenty Arts Collective

The Good + Plenty Arts Collective is a provincially incorporated artist collective committed to creating more opportunities for women, 2Spirit, non-binary and gender-expansive individuals within the Manitoba music and music production industry.

They achieve this through artistic and business workshops and training, networking mixers, mentorship, opportunities for showcasing, and peer knowledge sharing. The Good + Plenty Arts Collective is the umbrella organization for the Good + Plenty Producer's Club (in-person group) and the Good + Plenty Producer's Club podcast.

Funding Partners

We acknowledge the Government of Canada, the Canada Council for the Arts, the Manitoba Arts Council, and the Winnipeg Arts Council for their financial support of the sākihiwē festival Round Dance.

halloweekend is over but this year isn’t! we’re coming to Prince Albert this month, raising money for , along with and Exsang. All ages early show, come hang out 🩷🧡

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