Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity Returns to WAG-Qaumajuq this Winter

Catch the World’s Best Ads in 10 Screenings!

Winnipeg, Manitoba, December 5, 2025: The Winnipeg premiere of the 2025 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity launches December 19 at WAG-Qaumajuq. Screenings of the world’s best ads run from December 19, 2025 to March 19, 2026. A special media preview screening will take place on Tuesday, December 9, at 7pm. Email publicrelations@wag.ca to reserve your media spot.

Presented annually since 1954, the Cannes Lions are the most prestigious international creative communications awards in the advertising and communication industry. This is a unique opportunity for Winnipeggers to experience the world’s most entertaining, inspirational, and humorous commercials, including a selection of bronze, silver, gold, and grand prix winners from the past year.

Join friends and family in the stunning Muriel Richardson Auditorium for a showcase of creativity that spans cultures and continents. Enhance your evening with snacks and a cash bar available at the screenings.

Dates and Show Times

• December 9 at 7pm – Media Preview
• December 19 at 7pm
• December 21 at 7pm
• December 28 at 3pm & 7pm
• January 2 at 7pm
• January 23 at 7pm
• February 12 at 7pm
• February 21 at 7pm
• March 19 at 7pm

Quick Facts:

• Runtime: 108 minutes | Rating: PG
• Doors open one hour before the first showing, with rush seating.
• Tickets: $17 each and can be purchased at wag.ca/cannes or at our front desk. Many screenings sell out, so advance ticket purchases are highly recommended.
• Cash bar available to purchase drinks and snacks.

Associated Links

wag.ca/cannes
Cannes 2025 Trailer

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For more information or to arrange interviews, please contact:

Katryna Barske
Public Relations Officer
Winnipeg Art Gallery
204.789.1295
kbarske@wag.ca

About Winnipeg Art Gallery (WAG)-Qaumajuq
The Winnipeg Art Gallery (WAG)-Qaumajuq is a cultural advocate using art as a catalyst for change. The Gallery features an impressive collection of nearly 30,000 artworks spanning centuries, cultures, and media, including the largest public collection of contemporary Inuit art in the world. Each piece has its own story to tell. Sharing these stories with the world is at the core of WAG-Qaumajuq. This is an engaging, accessible space where visitors can experience art and learning in new ways. Principles of equity, care, trust, and responsibility guide the institution towards meaningful impact and transformation. To learn more, visit wag.ca.

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