Music fans in Dauphin, Manitoba, can catch a live rock tribute on Saturday, February 14, 2026, when The Long Weekender brings the music of Bruce Springsteen to town. The show at the Watson Art Centre falls on Valentine’s Day and is positioned at the start of the Louis Riel Day long weekend (Feb. 14–16), aiming to bring more visitors to local businesses during the quiet winter season.
The concert will feature well-known hits such as “Born to Run” and “Dancing in the Dark” and is scheduled for the Watson Art Centre’s ballroom. Doors open at 7:00 p.m., with the performance beginning at 7:30 p.m. Promoters say the event is intended to provide a stadium-like concert experience in the Watson’s intimate, historic setting.
Tickets are showing a waitlist on the Watson Art Centre’s SimpleTix booking page. Tourism Dauphin and local business leaders say events like this are part of a broader effort to help hotels and restaurants by encouraging visitors from across the Parkland region to stay overnight and dine locally. The concert will include a licensed bar (18+); the event is being marketed as suitable for fans 14 and older, but the venue should be contacted to confirm the final age policy. Residents can also check regional listings such as 730 CKDM for event updates.
