Kevin Walters (TED GRANT / CHRISD.CA FILE)
The City of Winnipeg and partners gathered Friday to officially open Kevin Walters Plaza, the revitalized public space formerly known as Odeon Park.
Anchored by the Burton Cummings Theatre, the plaza complements the existing outdoor space across the street, creating a larger event space complete with new amenities and a public art installation.
City council voted in May 2026 to rename the space in a nod to Kevin Walters, a well-known and revered champion of live music and entertainment in Winnipeg. Walters worked as a concert promoter, entertainment manager, and music industry professional for decades prior to his death in 2014.
“The reimagining of the Odeon Park into the Kevin Walters Plaza is an important investment in downtown Winnipeg, transforming the space into a welcoming public gathering place for residents and visitors alike,” said Ginette Lavack, Walters’ widow, and MP for Saint-Boniface — Saint-Vital and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services.
“It is especially meaningful to see public art at the heart of this project, celebrating Winnipeg’s vibrant cultural community and helping bring new energy to our downtown.”
The $1.25-million project was funded in part by $1.2 million from the federal government.
The city says the plaza will serve as a renewed, permanent public gathering space that celebrates Winnipeg’s vibrant cultural, arts and music scenes. It will also provide concert and special event space for programming from True North Sports + Entertainment and the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ.
