2012-2013 Live at the Winspear

2012-2013 Live at the Winspear
Live at the Winspear is a new concert series showcasing talented musicians from around the world. Featuring six shows throughout the 2012-2013 season, these performances blend diverse genres and unique music experiences in one of the finest concert halls in the world.


  • Wednesday, October 10, 2012, 8:00 pm
  • Angélique Kidjo
  • Live at the Winspear 2012-2013
    Angélique Kidjo is a Grammy award-winning music recording artist deemed "Africa's premier diva" by Time Magazine. Known for her energetic live show, Kidjo engages audiences with her dynamic personality and uplifting music.
  • Tuesday, October 30, 2012, 8:00 pm
  • The Chucho Valdés Quartet
  • Live at the Winspear 2012-2013
    A bandleader, composer and pianist, Chucho Valdés is one of Cuba's most prolific and talented musicians. A winner of eight Grammy awards, Valdés brings his Quartet to the Winspear for a night of Latin jazz.
  • Monday, November 5, 2012, 8:00 pm
  • Dan Mangan & The Rural Alberta Advantage
  • Live at the Winspear 2012-2013
    Two Canadian indie rock bands make their Winspear Centre debut as part of the Live at the Winspear series. Vancouver's Dan Mangan and Toronto's The Rural Alberta Advantage share this special double bill.
  • Tuesday, February 5, 2013, 8:00 pm
  • *Cancelled* Afro Cuban All-Stars
  • *Cancelled*
    Due to unforeseen circumstances regarding routing, this performance has been cancelled. The Winspear Centre box office will be contacting all ticket holders to arrange refunds to the original method of payment, or ticket exchange to another Live at the Winspear performance. For more information, please contact the box office at 780-428-1414.
  • Sunday, March 31, 2013, 8:00 pm
  • Stars
  • Live at the Winspear 2012-2013
    Having just wrapped a Canadian arena tour supporting Metric this November, Stars continue the musical journey of their latest and greatest album, The North.
  • Tuesday, April 23, 2013, 8:00 pm
  • An Acoustic Evening with Mary Chapin Carpenter & Shawn Colvin
  • Live at the Winspear 2012-2013
    Acclaimed songwriters, and longtime friends, Mary Chapin Carpenter & Shawn Colvin share the stage as an intimate duo, performing material spanning their vast catalogues as well as some of their favorite songs.
  • Thursday, April 25, 2013, 8:00 pm
  • Hugh Masekela
  • Live at the Winspear 2012-2013
    Hugh Masekela has covered the globe and played with just about every top star you can think of. "The man with the horn" is a living legend, a genius musician and great performer who is even getting better in his "old days".
  • Sunday, April 28, 2013, 8:00 pm
  • Taj Mahal & Shemekia Copeland
  • Live at the Winspear 2012-2013
    Two blues stars visit the Winspear Centre showing what the blues are about. Taj Mahal entertains with his rootsy blues and Shemekia Copeland shows how a powerful voice can make the blues hit you right in the soul.
  • Friday, May 10, 2013, 8:00 pm
  • Brandi Carlile
  • Live at the Winspear 2012-2013
    Brandi Carlile, who last played Edmonton at the 2011 Folk Music Festival, brings her eclectic blend of country, rock and folk back to River City, promoting her newest album, the stripped-down and intimate Bear Creek, released in the Summer of 2012.