Events

BU Brass Ensemble Christmas Concert
2024-12-01 19:00 (America/Winnipeg) | Brandon, MB, Canada
Please join our BU Brass Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Edward Bach. The concert will feature Christmas music from around the world and will be an evening to enjoy for all ages. Highlights will include Keith Snell’s arrangement of Lutebook Lullaby, as well as a virtuosic rendering by Gregory Canella of God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.
All are welcome!
No admission charge.

Out of Bounds Lecture: Graduate Students of Music
2024-12-03 12:40 - 13:30 | MB
All are welcome!

Monday slot schedule today
2024-12-04 | Brandon University, 270 18th Street, Brandon, MB, Canada
A reminder to students and faculty: On Wednesday, December 4, Brandon University will be following the Monday slot schedule.
This applies to everyone except those in BEd (AD), BEd (IP) Yr 5, and BMus/BEd Yr 5.

Life is Wonderful
2024-12-04 19:00, 2024-12-05 19:00, 2024-12-06 19:00, 2024-12-07 19:00, 2024-12-08 14:00 - 17:00 | Evans Theatre, McKenzie Building, 270-18th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 6A9, Canada
The classic holiday film, “It’s A Wonderful Life” gets an exciting re-vamp in Brandon University Theatre’s latest production “Life is Wonderful”, on stage December 4th through 8th, 2024 at the Evans Theatre. If you enjoyed last season’s “Salt-Water Moon,” you are sure to be entertained by this heart-warming production. Learn more about the production here.
Ticket Prices

General Admission – $20
Seniors – $15
Students – $10

Advance tickets available here. ‘Day-of’ tickets only available at the door (Cash or Debit).
Dates and Times

Wed. Dec. 4th – 7:00 pm
Thurs. Dec. 5th – 7:00 pm
Fri. Dec. 6th – 7:00 pm
Sat. Dec. 7th – 7:00 pm
Sun. Dec.8th – 2:00 pm

Piano Ensemble Class Concert
2024-12-05 15:30 - 18:00 | Brandon, MB, Canada
Please join us for our Piano Ensemble Class Concert under the director of Prof. Alexander Tselyakov.
No Admission Charge. Everyone is welcome!

Chamber Music Class Concert
2024-12-10 19:00 | Brandon, MB, Canada
under the direction of Prof. Kerry DuWors
All are welcome! No admission charge.

The Magic Flute, Opera Workshop Performance
2024-12-13 20:00 | Brandon, MB, Canada
BU Opera Workshop will perform excepts from The Magic Flute by Mozart. Directed/coached by Marjorie Sparks. Fully costumed and staged. The following performers are:
Shelby English; Bennett Radcliffe; Emma Messner; Alyza Zaragoza; Daelyn Fefchak; Dylan Southam; Laya Gross; Kendalyn Penner; Faye Desjarlais
All are welcome! No admission charge.

Jia Zhang, piano
2024-12-14 19:00 | Brandon, MB, Canada
Graduate Student Recital.
No admission charge. All are welcome!

Junxin (Sophia) Ye, piano
2024-12-18 19:00 | Brandon, MB, Canada

University Reopens
2025-01-02 08:30 - 16:30 | Brandon University, 270 18th Street, Brandon, MB, Canada

Classes Begin, MEd, BEd (AD); BEd (IP) Yr 5; BMus/BEd Yr 5
2025-01-06 08:30 - 16:30 | Brandon University, 270 18th Street, Brandon, MB, Canada
First day of classes for MEd, BEd (AD); BEd (IP) Yr 5; BMus/BEd Yr 5 programs.

First Day of Classes, most programs
2025-01-07 08:30 - 16:30 | Brandon University, 270 18th Street, Brandon, MB, Canada
Classes for most winter courses begin today, except for BEd (AD), BEd (IP) Yr 5, BMus/BEd Yr 5.
Classes resume for full-year (both-term) courses.
This is also the tuition deadline. Winter tuition is payable in full.

Bobcats Basketball
2025-01-10 18:00 - 22:00 | Healthy Living Centre, 2010 Louise Avenue, Brandon, MB, R7B 0L4, Canada
BU Men’s Basketball vs Manitoba
Game start: January 10, 2025 8:00 pm
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BU Women’s Basketball vs Manitoba
Game start: January 10, 2025 6:00 pm
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Bobcats Basketball
2025-01-10 20:00 - 22:00 | Healthy Living Centre, 2010 Louise Avenue, Brandon, MB, R7B 0L4, Canada
BU Men's Basketball vs Manitoba
Game start: January 10, 2025 8:00 pmGame details

Bobcats Basketball
2025-01-11 17:00 - 21:00 | Healthy Living Centre, 2010 Louise Avenue, Brandon, MB, R7B 0L4, Canada
BU Men’s Basketball vs Manitoba
Game start: January 11, 2025 7:00 pm
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BU Women’s Basketball vs Manitoba
Game start: January 11, 2025 5:00 pm
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Nuit Blanche 2025: "Curious Dialogues"
2025-01-11 17:00 - 23:00 | Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba (AGSM), Unit 2 — 710 Rosser Avenue, Brandon, Manitoba, R7A 0K9, Canada
Wheat City Nuit Blanche is taking over the AGSM again in 2025 with Curious Dialogues: Conversations with Space, Time, and Beings.
Visit the AGSM between 5:00 – 10:00pm on Saturday, January 11, 2025 to explore installations, artworks, music and performances featuring artists and musicians from around the prairie region. This is a free all-ages event.
Nuit Blanche (French for “White Night”) is a one-night festival of art that happens in over 120 cities around the world. Imagine an old department store where a new artistic experience lurked behind every door and down every hallway. That’s Nuit Blanche! It is different from other art festivals because it’s about art and audience engaging, interacting, and responding to each other.

Bobcats Basketball
2025-01-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Healthy Living Centre, 2010 Louise Avenue, Brandon, MB, R7B 0L4, Canada
BU Men's Basketball vs Manitoba
Game start: January 11, 2025 7:00 pmGame details

Bobcats Basketball
2025-01-17 18:00 - 22:00 | Healthy Living Centre, 2010 Louise Avenue, Brandon, MB, R7B 0L4, Canada
BU Men’s Basketball vs Mount Royal
Game start: January 17, 2025 8:00 pm
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BU Women’s Basketball vs Mount Royal
Game start: January 17, 2025 6:00 pm
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Bobcats Basketball
2025-01-18 17:00 - 21:00 | Healthy Living Centre, 2010 Louise Avenue, Brandon, MB, R7B 0L4, Canada
BU Men’s Basketball vs Mount Royal
Game start: January 18, 2025 7:00 pm
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BU Women’s Basketball vs Mount Royal
Game start: January 18, 2025 5:00 pm
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Virtual Open House
2025-01-20 18:00 | Brandon University Zoom, Canada
Whether you’re interested in learning more about Brandon University’s different programs, or you have already applied to Brandon University, our Virtual Open House is for you! We invite you to join us on February 1st, 2024 to learn more about the programs, services and student life at BU. You will also hear from professors and/or current students about their programs and experiences. Choose a Faculty/School and register below to receive the zoom link.
The first 50 people to register and attend the event will receive a coupon code to submit a Brandon University application for free!
Register Now!

Shifting Ideas of What it Means to Be Francophone in Manitoba
2025-01-23 17:00 - 19:00 | MB
The Department of Francophone Studies and Languages is organizing the exciting event, Shifting Ideas of What it Means to Be Francophone in Manitoba, with special guests on January 23, 2025.
The event is open to the public and all are welcome to attend.
Guest Speakers include:
Hon. Glen Simard, MLA Brandon East and Minister of Municipal and Northern Relations & Responsible of Francophone Affairs
Robert Loiselle, MLA St. Boniface (Winnipeg)
Maître Joseph Pelletier, BU Alumnus, Partner at Treo Law LLP (Brandon)
These guests will be in conversation with Brandon University’s Dr. Eftihia Mihelakis, Associate Professor of French & Francophone Studies
The event takes place Thursday evening, January 23, from 5–7 in Clark Hall at Brandon University. It will be held in Room 001, on the lower (basement) floor.
For information, please email MihelakisE@BrandonU.ca

Bobcats Volleyball
2025-01-24 18:00 - 21:45 | Healthy Living Centre, 2010 Louise Avenue, Brandon, MB, R7B 0L4, Canada
BU Women’s Volleyball vs Fraser Valley
Game start: January 24, 2025 7:45 pm
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BU Men’s Volleyball vs Fraser Valley
Game start: January 24, 2025 6:00 pm
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Bobcats Volleyball
2025-01-25 17:00 - 20:45 | Healthy Living Centre, 2010 Louise Avenue, Brandon, MB, R7B 0L4, Canada
BU Women’s Volleyball vs Fraser Valley
Game start: January 25, 2025 6:45 pm
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BU Men’s Volleyball vs Fraser Valley
Game start: January 25, 2025 5:00 pm
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Tyleen Haywood, bass
2025-01-25 19:00 | Brandon, MB, Canada
STUDENT RECITAL
Assisted by Dane Neufeld, guitar; Tiana Vasconcelos, vocals; Kendra Martinussen, tenor saxophone; Colleen Zwarych, triangle; Jeremy Littlefield, piano; Esteban Seunarine, drums
All are welcome! No admission charge.

A Choral Celebration with University of Regina and Brandon University Choirs
2025-01-26 14:00 | Knox United Church, 451 18th Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 5A9, Canada
The performance will include excerpts of masterworks, Canadian works and other gems.
The Chamber Choirs will perform individually and in double-choir formation.
Tickets available at the door: Adults $15; ages 13-18 years $5; under 12, no charge
BU students and Conservatory of Music students attend at no charge.

Pro Series: BU New Music Festival (BUNMF) 2025 Sonic Innovations of Manitoba Concert #1
2025-01-28 19:30 | Brandon, MB, Canada
Celebrating Örjan Sandred & Gordon Fitzell
Örjan Sandred, composer, live electronics and live video
Gordon Fitzell, composer, live electronics and live video
Victoria Sparks, percussion
Allen Harrington, saxophone
Laura Loewen, piano
Megumi Masaki, piano
Experience the cutting-edge electro-acoustic and multimedia works of Manitoba composers Gordon Fitzell and Örjan Sandred, performed by Allen Harrington, Laura Loewen, Tori Sparks, and Megumi Masaki. Known for pushing the boundaries of sound, visuals and technology, Fitzell blends live electronics and acoustic instruments to create transformative textures, while Sandred integrates music with AI, real-time visuals, offering interactive, immersive environments. This concert showcases the innovative works of two of Manitoba’s most forward-thinking composers, redefining the intersection of sound, technology, and art. Don’t miss this thrilling exploration of the intersection between technology, music, and multimedia artistry!
Tickets available at the door. $20 Adults; BU and Conservatory of Music students attend at no charge.
