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The Waterfront Container Village in Saint John is gearing up for its fifth season, and the 2026 Waterfront Concert Series is starting to take shape.
Credit: Area 506
Things kick off on May 16 with a familiar name. Matt Mays returns to open the season, setting the tone for another summer by the water. A week later, on May 23, Dan Mangan, a two-time JUNO Award winner, makes his first appearance on the 506 stage.
Some artists are making repeat visits. Ria Mae is scheduled to return, this time with support from Hestia House. The Come Together Band follows on June 6, bringing a Beatles-focused set that has become a crowd favourite.
There are a few milestone moments built into the lineup. I Mother Earth will perform June 20, marking 30 years since their album Scenery and Fish. Later in the season, July Talk is set for September 26, celebrating the 10th anniversary of their JUNO-winning record Touch.
Organizers have also brought back acts that drew strong crowds last year. Signal Hill returns on September 19 after a sold-out show.
Into the fall, the series leans into tribute performances and local traditions. Morning Glory takes the stage on October 2 with a set dedicated to Oasis, drawing from albums like Definitely Maybe and What’s the Story Morning Glory?. The season wraps on October 17 with The Artificially Hip, part of the annual Gord Downie Day in Saint John.
Waterfront Concert Series
When:
- Matt Mays on May 16
- Dan Mangan on May 23
- Ria Mae on May 30
- Come Together (A Beatles Tribute) on June 6
- I MOTHER EARTH on June 20
- Signal Hill on September 19
- JULY TALK on September 26
- Morning Glory (An Oasis Tribute) on October 2
- The Artificially Hip: A tribute to The Tragically Hip on October 17
Where: Waterfront Container Village, Saint John
How Much: $40 & up per concert
