FOLKLORAMA 2026
Experience the Palio di Siena
From August 9 to 15, 2026, Centro Caboto Centre becomes a lively Folklorama home for Italian food, music, dance, cultural displays, ambassadors and patio-style hospitality.
ITALIAN PAVILION
Benvenuti to a week of culture, cuisine and community
Folklorama's Italian Pavilion is a longtime summer highlight in Winnipeg, welcoming close to 7,000 visitors each year for world-class singers, dancers, Sorrento's at the Caboto cuisine, cultural displays and a festive patio experience.
The 2026 Pavilion is part of Folklorama's 55th festival, a citywide celebration of 45 pavilions featuring performances, food, cultural displays and immersive experiences.
GALLERY
Pavilion moments in motion
A vibrant collection capturing the essence of charm and tradition at the Italian Pavilion.
CALENDAR
Week 2 showtimes at Centro Caboto Centre
The Italian Pavilion runs August 9-15, 2026 at 1055 Wilkes Avenue. Use the calendar link for updates and plan your evening around the published Folklorama showtimes.
Sunday, August 9
Hours: 5:45pm - 11:00pm
Showtimes: 6:45pm, 8:15pm, 9:45pm
Showtimes: 6:45pm, 8:15pm, 9:45pm
Monday, August 10
Hours: 5:45pm - 11:00pm
Showtimes: 5:15pm, 6:45pm, 8:15pm, 9:45pm
Showtimes: 5:15pm, 6:45pm, 8:15pm, 9:45pm
Tuesday, August 11
Hours: 5:45pm - 11:00pm
Showtimes: 6:45pm, 8:15pm, 9:45pm
Showtimes: 6:45pm, 8:15pm, 9:45pm
Wednesday, August 12
Hours: 5:45pm - 11:00pm
Showtimes: 6:45pm, 8:15pm, 9:45pm
Showtimes: 6:45pm, 8:15pm, 9:45pm
Thursday, August 13
Hours: 5:45pm - 11:00pm
Showtimes: 6:45pm, 8:15pm, 9:45pm
Showtimes: 6:45pm, 8:15pm, 9:45pm
Friday, August 14
Hours: 5:45pm - 11:00pm
Showtimes: 6:45pm, 8:15pm, 9:45pm
Showtimes: 6:45pm, 8:15pm, 9:45pm
Saturday, August 15
Hours: 4:30 - 11:00pm
Showtimes: 5:15pm, 6:45pm, 8:15pm, 9:45pm
Late Night Party: 11pm-1am
Showtimes: 5:15pm, 6:45pm, 8:15pm, 9:45pm
Late Night Party: 11pm-1am
Tickets
$7.50 per ticket plus applicable service fee. All tickets are non-refundable.
Access
Accessible washrooms, all on one floor, designated parking, unrestricted entrance and priority seating.
Amenities
Air conditioning, card accepted, ATM, bicycle rack, parking, children's activities and an outdoor component.
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
The people bringing the Pavilion to life
Folklorama pavilions are built by focused volunteer teams. These are the 2026 Italian Pavilion committee members listed in the current website brief.
Samantha Houzon
Coordinator
Olivia Costantino
Assistant Coordinator
Laureen Biondi-Wilson
Entertainment
Rose Moraca
Admissions
Frank Gallo
Bar; Health and Safety
Gina Curatolo
Cultural Display
Cathie Mauro
Food
Raphaela Lecomte
Mercato
Rina Costantino
Volunteer Services
Paulina Coombs
Sponsorships and V.I.P.
Kelly Morganti
Sponsorships and V.I.P.
Franca Colosimo
V.I.P. Services; Health and Safety
Graziella Hicks
Group Tour
Gus Mauro
Cafe 13
Joe Tummillo
Guest Services
Pina Auriti
Dining Hall
Mary Pesce
Finance
Brooklyn Colosimo
Social Media
AMBASSADORS
Meet the 2026 Italian Pavilion ambassadors
Ambassador write-ups and photos are in progress. Applications for the 2027 ambassador team open in December 2026.
Vincenzina Conia
2026 Ambassador
Stefania Morganti
2026 Ambassador
Zoey Zarrillo
2026 Ambassador
Milenna Imbrogno
2026 Ambassador
SOCIAL MEDIA
Follow the Pavilion
Keep up with the Italian Pavilion team as the festival calendar, ambassador content and volunteer updates come together.
Follow @italian.folklorama.pavilion for Pavilion updates, ambassador moments and behind-the-scenes photos.
TikTok
Follow @Italian.folkloram for short-form videos and festival energy throughout Pavilion season.
PARTICIPATE
Ways to get involved
Attend
Enjoy Italian entertainment, food and cultural experiences.
Volunteer
Help make the Pavilion welcoming, organized and memorable.
Share culture
Support music, dance, food and traditions that connect generations.
CONTACT THE PAVILION
Bring your energy to the Italian Pavilion.
Questions about the Pavilion, volunteering, group tours or sponsorship can start with the coordinator or volunteer inbox from the current brief.
