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The first Monday in August is the time for people to come together and celebrate New Brunswick.
This year, the official celebrations are going to be held in Grand Falls.
FYI: Visit Parks Canada sites, Provincial and Territorial Museums, this summer for free or with discounted admission.
- Beaverbrook Art Gallery (Fredericton)
- New Brunswick Botanical Garden (Edmundston)
- Kings Landing Historical Settlement (Prince William)
- Ministers Island (Saint Andrews)
- Place Fort La Tour (Saint John)
- Village Historique Acadien (Bertrand)
Official New Brunswick Day Celebrations
Gather your family and friends and head to Broadway Boulevard in Grand Falls to celebrate New Brunswick Day!
The day will be filled with great entertainment and fun activities for all. This free, all-inclusive event will take place rain or shine.
While here, do not miss the zipline over the Falls!
When & Where: Broadway Boulevard, Grand Falls Regional Municipality on Monday, August 3, 2026 from 1pm to 10:30pm.
More New Brunswick Day Celebrations:
Parc Les Amis de la Santé, Beresford on August 3, 2026
Celebrate at Parc Les Amis de la Santé from 1 p.m. to celebrate New Brunswick Day with ceremonies followed by live music and family fun activities.
Shediac on August 3, 2026
Celebrate New Brunswick Day in Shediac with a fun-filled community event for all ages! Enjoy livemusic, face painting, giant games, food vendors, a climbing wall, and more.
Bathhurst on August 3, 2026
Celebrate New Brunswick with live music, bouncy castles, face painting, snacks and more at the Youghall Beach Park Amphitheatre.
Festivals & Events During New Brunswick Weekend:
AREA 506 – Saint John
AREA 506 celebrates the best of New Brunswick music, culture, and goods on the waterfront in beautiful Saint John. Takes place July 30 to August 2, 2026.
AREA 506
Come Home Week – Fredericton Junction
Fredericton Junction Come Home Week is a community celebration will a variety of fun activities to bring everyone together. There’s something for everyone from paint nights to touch a truck, music, kids’ activities, and a fun variety show! Takes place August 1-8, 2026.
Downtown Moncton Patio Fest – Moncton
Join us all summer long for weekly events and a celebration of summer during Patio Fest! Events will be hosted throughout Downtown Moncton. June 4 – August 27, 2026.
Atlantic JerkFlava – Moncton
Experience authentic Jamaican jerk cuisine, Caribbean rhythms, global flavours, cultural and artisan vendors, crafts, games, live entertainment, and family-friendly fun at an unforgettable summer celebration of heritage, diversity, unity, and community. Takes place July 31 – August 1, 2026.
Tracadie Aquafest – Tracadie
This is a 10-day festival that can be enjoyed by all ages. There are rock music performances, family activities, fireworks, and more. Takes place July 24 – August 2, 2026.
Campobello Fogfest – Campobello Island
Campobello Island’s Fogfest is an annual music and arts festival. There will be a range of music to suit every taste from classical, gospel, and jazz to bluegrass, folk, rock, and country. Takes place July 29 – August 2, 2026.
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Harvey Community Days – Harvey
Join the “little town with the big heart” for Harvey Community Days from August 5 to 10. Enjoy a parade, kids’ games, fun runs, movie nights, live music, great food, and a spectacular fireworks display! Takes place August 4 – 10, 2026.
New Brunswick Day at Kings Landing
Step into New Brunswick’s history! On August 5, admission is free at Kings Landing. Experience the beauty, landscape, and culture of Kings Landing and meet our villagers! Takes place on August 3, 2026.
Festival du Homard de Pigeon Hill – Pigeon Hill
Celebrate summer with lobster breakfasts and dinners, maritime flavours, live music, a boat parade, beach volleyball, children’s activities, fishing demonstrations, races, line dancing, community contests, and festive family fun from July 31 to August 2, 2026.
Emancipation Day Weekend at Kings Landing
On August 1, 1834, slavery was abolished in British North America and other British colonies, freeing enslaved people in Canada. This weekend, we will mark Emancipation Day and focus on the Gordon House and Black history in New Brunswick in partnership with the New Brunswick Black History Society. Takes place on August 1 – 2, 2026.
Nashwaak MusicFest – Nashwaak Bridge
A music festival happening over New Brunswick Day Weekend on the banks of the Nashwaak River. Takes place July 31 to August 2, 2026.
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SappyFest – Sackville
An annual three-day festival held during the New Brunswick Day long weekend in the heart of downtown Sackville, featuring music, art, poetry, and performances from regional, national, and international artists. Takes place July 31 to August 2, 2026.
Woodstock Old Home Week – Woodstock
Woodstock Old Home Week is a week-long community festival featuring parades, fireworks, live entertainment, agricultural shows, a demolition derby, lawnmower races, and family-friendly activities at Connell Park and throughout Woodstock. Takes place August 1 – 8, 2026.
Greater Moncton Pride Festival – Moncton
From July 31 to August 9, Pride Festival 2026 will bring the community together through picnics, workshops, panels, markets, a parade, and other welcoming events where everyone can celebrate and be their authentic selves.
Festival Acadien de Caraquet – Caraquet
From August 2 to 15, it will be a great celebration of Acadian culture at the Festival Acadien de Caraquet.
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Notable Acts Theatre Festival – Fredericton
A theatre festival focusing on plays by New Brunswick dramatists at various locations in Fredericton. Takes place July 22 – August 1, 2026.
NB Summer Music Festival – Fredericton
A professional classical chamber music festival. Takes place August 4–15, 2026.
Ballet by the Ocean: Summer Series – Grande-Digue
Immerse yourself in the scenic backdrop of one of New Brunswick’s most stunning natural habitats while enjoying the astounding beauty of the award-winning Atlantic Ballet and savouring incredible local food. Takes place Thursdays and Saturdays, July 4 – August 8, 2026
Big Bridge Fest – Hartland
Enjoy four days of festivities around the world’s longest-covered bridge! Activities include live music, comedy, a beer garden, line dancing, running, antique cars, kids’ activities, arts and crafts, yoga, community breakfast, dessert theater, pageants, a color run, fireworks, and a New Brunswick Day market. Takes place July 31 – August 3, 2026.
Miramichi Folksong Festival – Miramichi
Featuring four days of authentic, traditional, and contemporary music for the whole family! Takes place July 30 – August 3, 2026.
Kedgwick Accordion and Folklore Festival – Saint-Jean Kedgwick
A folk music festival celebrated in the small village of Kedgwick with several guest artists performing on accordion, violin, harmonica, and guitar. Takes place July 31 – August 2, 2026.
Festival Royal Edmundston – Edmundston
This festival of electronic music and rock shows will take place in downtown Edmundston. The colourful events and experiences will take place over two days from July 31 to August 1, 2026.
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Chocolate Fest – St. Stephen
The annual Chocolate Fest celebrates the sweet chocolate heritage of St. Stephen with family fun events, the Jellybean Fun Run and the Pudding Eating Contest, Choctail Hour, and more! Takes place on August 3 – 6, 2026.
Block Party – Bathurst
Celebrate the second Block Party of the summer on Main Street in Bathurst! Enjoy a free live performance by by ThrillFire and HellTown, hosted by Au Bootlegger. Takes place on July 31, 2026, at 7 pm.
New Brunswick Day Celebrations & Emancipation Day Picnic – Fredericton
Celebrate the rich heritage and vibrant present of New Brunswick with guided tours, challenging scavenger hunts, and DYK (did you know) moments at Fredericton Region Museum! Takes place on August 3 – 5, 2026.
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