The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus

The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus bring the Don’t You Fake It: 20th Anniversary Tour to The Park Theatre in Winnipeg on September 5, 2026. Formed in Florida in the early 2000s, the band forged a sound where post-hardcore drive meets emo-leaning alt-rock: sharp guitars, big melodic hooks, and a constant tension between pop-punk immediacy and rougher edges. On stage, that mix turns into a direct, high-energy show built on tight riffs and vocals that invite a chorus.

Their 2006 debut Don’t You Fake It set the tone with Face Down and Your Guardian Angel, then came Lonely Road, Am I the Enemy and 4, plus the Awakening EP. Still guided by Ronnie Winter’s songwriting, the group has opened its palette with more stripped moments without losing impact. This anniversary tour spotlights the record that launched them, revisiting that era and weaving in later tracks for a set that moves between urgency and emotion. Whether you’re deep into their catalog or just jumping in, this date brings their alt-rock backbone and post-hardcore punch back to the fore.