Propagandhi

Propagandhi plays Winnipeg on September 7, 2026 at the Burton Cummings Theatre. Formed in 1986 and long based in Manitoba, the band sits at the crossroads of melodic punk, hardcore and thrash, with lyrics rooted in antifascism, anticapitalism and animal rights. Built around Chris Hannah and Jord Samolesky, Propagandhi first made noise in the early 1990s with How to Clean Everything and Less Talk, More Rock on Fat Wreck Chords, pairing fast tempos with sharp melodies.

From Today’s Empires, Tomorrow’s Ashes and Potemkin City Limits onward, the sound grew denser and more intricate, pulling in metal accents without losing a punk backbone. Supporting Caste and Failed States pushed the technical edge; Victory Lap tied those threads together, balancing speed, weight and detail. On stage, the group brings that evolution to life with tight shifts from urgent bursts to heavier riffs and precise, articulate vocals. Expect a set that moves across their catalog and keeps the political thread front and center, true to a DIY ethic that shapes their visuals, collaborations and presence as much as their music.