👑 What's pulling crowds downtown this weekend

Regina's friendly local roundup | Friday, June 5, 2026

Happy Friday, Regina! 👋

The city is buzzing this weekend, and for the best possible reason. Mosaic is back, the sun is out, and summer is arriving all at once. Whether you're passport-in-hand for a tour of the world's pavilions or just looking to soak up the long-awaited warm weather, there's more going on than you could fit into a single weekend.

We've got festivals, a record-breaking arts wrap-up, big Roughriders news ahead of next weekend's home opener, word that the outdoor pools are nearly open, and a comedy legend heading to town. Let's get into it.

In today's edition:

Mosaic Returns This Weekend With 19 Pavilions and a Whole World to Explore

It's the weekend a lot of us look forward to all year. Mosaic, A Festival of Cultures, runs Thursday through Saturday, June 4 to 6, and 2026 marks the festival's 56th year as the longest-running multicultural celebration in Saskatchewan. This year's edition expands to 19 pavilions, up from 15 last year, including a brand-new Persian pavilion and the return of the Bangladesh pavilion after more than a decade away.

Your passport is the key to everything: $15 for adults, $10 for youth and seniors, and free for kids under 10 with an adult. It gets you unlimited pavilion visits plus free rides on the special Mosaic shuttle and regular Regina Transit buses serving the festival. Pavilions run Friday from 5 p.m. to midnight and Saturday from 2 p.m. to midnight, so there's plenty of time to taste, watch and learn your way across the city. As organizers point out, these pavilions are run entirely by volunteers and serve as a major fundraiser for the communities behind them, so every visit counts.

Regina Mosaic : More information here

Cathedral Village Arts Festival Wraps Its 35th Year as a "Wild Success"

The numbers are still being tallied, but the verdict is already in: the 2026 Cathedral Village Arts Festival was one for the history books. Organizers say the festival's milestone 35th anniversary surpassed even last year's record-breaking attendance of 50,000 people across the week, with packed performance venues, a larger street fair and crowds filling parks, galleries and sidewalks all along 13th Avenue.

A big part of this year's story was a new partnership with the Sâkêwêwak First Nations Artists' Collective, which brought Indigenous vendors, performers and cultural programming to the heart of the celebration, including the festival's first-ever Indigenous-focused performance stage. And here's the part that keeps it special after 35 years: every concert and performance stays free to attend. Well done Regina! :)

Riders Roll Out Two New Pre-Game Fan Zones Ahead of the Home Opener

The defending Grey Cup champions are giving fans even more reason to get to Mosaic Stadium early. Ahead of the June 13 home opener against the B.C. Lions, the club has announced two new pre-game experiences: Security Building Supplies Riderland Park and the Coors Light Tailgate, both debuting on opening night.

Riderland Park transforms Confederation Park into a free, family-focused destination with live music, inflatables, face painting, photo ops, autograph signings and games like dodgeball and cornhole. The Coors Light Tailgate, located south of the Brandt Centre and open to everyone on foot, brings the full tailgate atmosphere, grilled hot dogs and all, alongside an adjacent beer garden. And since it's the 2025 Championship Celebration, fans will get one more chance for a photo with the Grey Cup before the banner is raised. As club president and CEO Craig Reynolds put it, it's all about making game day even more memorable.

Summer's Almost Here: Regina's Outdoor Pools Open Next Week

If this weekend's weather has you dreaming of a dip, you won't have to wait long. The City of Regina says Wascana Pool opens Tuesday, June 9, with Buffalo Meadows, Maple Leaf, Massey and Regent pools following on Thursday, June 11 (dates subject to cooperative weather).

There's lots to look forward to this season. Returning programs include the $4 family swim, the Toonie Teen Swim for ages 13 to 18, dedicated preschool times and swimming lessons for all ages. Admission to Buffalo Meadows and Maple Leaf pools is free all summer long. And if the pools are busy, the city's spray pads are already open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wascana Pool will also bring back its popular late-night and themed swims later in the summer, so keep an eye on the calendar.

CBC's The Debaters Bring 20 Years of Laughs to Regina This Month

Mark your calendar, comedy fans: CBC Radio's beloved show The Debaters is coming to the Regina Performing Arts Centre on June 16 at 7:00 p.m., part of a cross-country run celebrating the program's 20th season on air. Hosted by Steve Patterson, a two-time winner of Canada's Best Male Stand-Up, the show pits comedians against each other in a battle of laughs and logic.

If you've never caught it live, the format is a blast: part stand-up, part quiz show, part comedy competition, with the studio audience picking the winners. This performance will be recorded for later broadcast on CBC Radio, so you can be part of the show and hear yourself in the crowd later. Tickets are available through the Regina Performing Arts Centre, and with two decades of material behind them, this one's bound to be a great night out.

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June 5-7

FRIDAY, JUNE 5

🌍 Mosaic: A Festival of Cultures | Various pavilions across Regina — 5:00 p.m. to midnight | $15 adult passport (youth/seniors $10, kids under 10 free). Unlimited pavilion access plus free festival shuttle and transit. Details

🎸 Creedence Clearwater Remembered: A True Rock and Roll Story | Casino Regina Show Lounge, 1880 Saskatchewan Dr — evening | Paid admission. A multimedia tribute to CCR's biggest hits. Details

🍺 First Firkin Friday: Pride Edition | Bushwakker Brewpub, 2206 Dewdney Ave — afternoon cask tapping | Free to attend. The traditional firkin tapping with a Pride twist. Details

🎨 The Land is our Teacher (Kssááhkom Áássksinima'tstohki) | Dunlop Art Gallery, Central Library, 2311 12th Ave — all day | Free. Guest curated by Star Crop Eared Wolf; runs through June 17. Details

💃 Family Dance Party | RPL Regent Place Branch — 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. | Free. Movement, music and songs for the whole family. Details

🎬 RPL Film Theatre: Cinemergence Film Festival | Film Theatre, Central Library, 2311 12th Ave — 7:00 p.m. | Free (PG, Canadian shorts). Runaway (1984, 14A) also screens at 4:30 p.m. Details

🎭 Arsenic and Old Lace | Globe Theatre, 1801 Scarth St — evening | Paid admission. The classic dark comedy on the Mainstage. Details

🎶 Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street | Darke Hall, 2255 College Ave — evening | Paid admission. Regina Lyric Musical Theatre presents Sondheim's masterwork. Details

SATURDAY, JUNE 6

🌍 Mosaic: A Festival of Cultures | Various pavilions across Regina — 2:00 p.m. to midnight | Passport required. The festival's biggest day, with all 19 pavilions open. Details

🎨 Colouring Café | RPL Regent Place Branch — 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. | Free. Drop-in colouring for families; supplies and a light refreshment provided. Details

🎬 RPL Film Theatre: The Secret Garden | Film Theatre, Central Library, 2311 12th Ave — 1:00 p.m. | Free (G). The 1993 classic, paired with a Book to Movie Book Club discussion. Evening titles Scarlet (4:30 p.m.) and Memories of Murder (7:00 p.m.), both 14A, also screen. Details

🫖 Victorian Tea Weekend | Government House, 4607 Dewdney Ave — afternoon | Paid admission. Sandwiches, scones and preserves in the Government House Ballroom, plus a vintage and collectibles sale. Details

🎭 Arsenic and Old Lace | Globe Theatre, 1801 Scarth St — matinee & evening | Paid admission. Details

SUNDAY, JUNE 7

🎶 Regina Symphony Orchestra: Free Library Concert Series | RPL Central Adult, 2311 12th Ave — 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. | Free. An afternoon of free music with members of the RSO, one of the best free tickets in town. Details

🚗 British Cars at Irish Bars Show & Shine | O'Hanlon's Irish Pub, 1947 Scarth St — 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | Free (donations to Regina Transition House). Classic British cars on display, hosted by the Saskatchewan British Car Club. Details

🏳️‍🌈 Pride Drag Brunch with Adora Diamond | Fresh & Sweet, Regina — late morning | Paid admission. A festive brunch kicking off Queen City Pride. Details

🎤 One Night in Vegas: A Tribute to Elvis | Conexus Arts Centre, 200A Lakeshore Dr — evening | Paid admission. Details

Mosaic weekend is here! What's your festival strategy?

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Thanks for reading Queen City Digest. It's shaping up to be a great weekend in this city, so grab a passport, find some sunshine, and go be part of it!

Next edition: Monday, June 8.

-QCD