Burt Block Party is released

The line-up has been released for this year's Bert Block Parties, inviting thousands of Winnipeggers to take to the streets again this summer for the outdoor concert series in the Exchange District.

True North Sports and Entertainment said this year's festival will take place over four nights from August 22 to 25 with Blue Rodeo, Arkells, Headstones and Tom Cochrane.

Also on the bill are Skydiggers, Indian City, July Talk, The Blue Stones, The Haileys, I Mother Earth, Streetheart and Sass Jordan.

More concerts are held outside the Burton Cummings Theatre, which has a capacity of 4,000 fans each night.

“Burt Block Parties have become a beloved tradition where our city gathers to watch their favorite bands perform against the stunning backdrop of the Winnipeg skyline,” said Ruben Ramalheiro, Director of Live Entertainment for True North Sports + Entertainment.

New this year, True North is offering full festival passes for fans who want to attend every show.

Again, the site is fully licensed with food trucks and vendors.

Tickets go on sale April 19 at 10 a.m. and start at $59.50 plus commissions for the first 1,000 tickets sold or until May 1. Tickets will then go up to $79.50.

VIP tickets are also available and include VIP laminate flooring, access to the VIP viewing area, exclusive bar service and washrooms, two complimentary drinks and popcorn.

Regular and VIP full festival, four-day tickets are also available, organizers said.

All tickets are available for purchase through Ticketmaster.