Must Be The Place is an Osborne Village cocktail bar with themed nights and independent live performances. Indie rock, punk, alternative and singer-songwriter material all fit the venue's personality, and a September 2026 solo show shows that the room can work without a large production footprint. This feels better suited to artists with a clear point of view than to generic background entertainment. Solo performers and compact original acts that can make a small room feel intentional should be especially comfortable here.
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The Clubhouse in Winnipeg's Exchange District combines a recording studio, community hub and small event space used for concerts, workshops and music-making. Indie, folk, neo-soul, alternative and singer-songwriter acts fit the artist-centered environment, where original material and community connection are likely to matter more than mainstream nightlife appeal. Because the room also functions as a creative workspace, musicians can think of it as an intimate showcase rather than a conventional bar date. Emerging artists and small ensembles with a distinct identity should feel at home.
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- Talent Buyer
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- Age policy
- 21+
- Genres
- Alternative, Folk, Indie, Singer-Songwriter
- Sound & production
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- Address
- 245 McDermot Ave Unit 203, Winnipeg, MB R3B 0S8, Canada
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