MOOSE JAW — Two major country concerts will take centre stage at the Temple Gardens Centre — formerly the Moose Jaw Events Centre — this summer, bringing fans an unforgettable mix of legendary hits and new performances.
The first concert will showcase classic country music by Mark Chesnutt, with special guest Aaron Goodvin on Saturday, June 28.
The second show, featuring five-time Grammy winner Shania Twain, will be a one-night-only performance on Monday, July 7.
Corey Nyhagen, assistant general manager of the Temple Gardens Centre, expressed his excitement for both upcoming shows.
“These two shows will be huge for the Moose Jaw community,” he said. “We’re thrilled to welcome Shania Twain for her only Canadian show — outside of her festivals — and Mark Chesnutt’s performance brings a taste of traditional honky-tonk country.”
Mark Chesnutt
The Temple Gardens Centre will host Mark Chesnutt on June 28, with a special guest performance by Aaron Goodvin, known for hits such as Lonely Drum and Country Dance.
“We’ve been working with Mark’s team for a while to bring this show to Moose Jaw,” Nyhagen said. “It’s a great fit for fans of that old-school, honky-tonk sound, and we’re excited to have Aaron Goodvin join us for the night.”
Nyhagen explained that the idea for Chesnutt’s performance came after a series of successful concerts in 2024. Inspired by the positive reception, he began planning another summertime concert with a focus on classic country music.
This came together when Chesnutt’s team had a gap in their schedule for an upcoming Dauphin, Man., show. Nyhagen and his team reached out and, after the teams co-ordinated their efforts, they also secured Aaron Goodvin to play the opening act.
Tickets are available now at , , or in person at the Temple Gardens Centre box office at 110 First Avenue Northwest.
Shania Twain
The Shania Twain concert is expected to be one of the biggest events of the summer, with the country superstar bringing her renowned “video bridge” stage setup, similar to what she has used during her Las Vegas residencies.
“It’s a massive production,” Nyhagen explained. “We’re working hard to make sure everything is in place for such a big show. While the show will take place on a Monday, we’re exploring options for pre-concert activities, to take advantage of the space at the curling rink once it’s free of events.”
Twain will be joined by country artist Lindsay Ell, known for her hits including Criminal and Want Me Back, who will also perform that night.
Twain’s concert is set to be a spectacle, and Nyhagen hinted that more details about the show would be coming soon. He also noted that the highly anticipated performance marks the only Canadian stop outside of her regular festival performances.
“It’s an honour to have her in Moose Jaw, and it’s going to be one heck of a night,” he said.
Tickets for the Shania Twain concert will go on sale to the public on Friday, March 21, at 10 a.m., and will be available through .
“This is another great opportunity for Moose Jaw to enjoy live country music in an intimate setting,” Nyhagen said. “It’s going to be a memorable night with plenty of classic country hits.”
Building on the success of last year’s shows, Nyhagen emphasized that this summer’s concert lineup promises to deliver an equally unforgettable experience and is part of a push to bring more high-profile acts to Moose Jaw.
“Last year, around the same time, we had Clint Black and Carolyn Dawn Johnson join us right around the end of June as well,” Nyhagen said. “It was very well received by the fans who came out.”
The Temple Gardens Centre is located at 110 First Avenue Northwest.
