Winnipeg, MB

The Metropolitan Entertainment Centre (The MET)

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The Metropolitan Entertainment Centre (The MET) is historic downtown entertainment venue operated by Canad Inns for concerts, large events and private functions. The programming spans Rock, pop, tribute, and special events, giving artists a useful sense of what already works in the room. Venue materials support major live-event production and concert use. Capacity is listed as 1000. The booking looks strongest when the act matches the venue’s existing audience rather than trying to force a different kind of night. For the right act, it looks like a credible live-music stop rather than a filler date.

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sales@canadinns.com
204-594-9494

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Capacity
1,000
Age policy
21+
Genres
Pop, Rock
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Address
281 Donald St, Winnipeg, MB R3C 1M9, Canada
Venue phone
204-594-9494
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