St. John's 
No matter the kind of music you enjoy listening to, whether it’s country, rock, folk, bluegrass, or everything in between, you can find an awesome music festival to go to this summer in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Arts Society
From June’s Lawnya Vawnya Music Festival to August’s IronFest, there is something for everyone.
Lawnya Vawnya Music Festival
This is a multi-day festival that focuses on presenting some of the most innovative independent music and art from St. John’s and across Canada.
A diverse lineup featuring acts like Absolute Losers, Cartel Madras, Miesha and the Spanks, and Sasha Cay joins a packed schedule of music, film, and literary events. Artists such as Beverly Glenn-Copeland, Tanya Tagaq, and Chelsea McMullan are also set to appear alongside workshops, panels, a downtown music crawl, and a merch and print fair. From punk bands to film screenings and reading series, the event brings together a wide range of talent across music, literature, and visual arts.
4 Clift’s-Bairds Cove Road, St. John’s
June 4-7, 2025
$70 to $110+tax
Iceberg Alley Performance Tent
The Iceberg Alley Performance Tent is a ten-day Festival that was created to showcase the unique heritage, culture, and traditions of the people of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Iceberg Alley Performance Tent features a wide range of performers, including Old Crow Medicine Show, Chilliwack, The Glorious Sons, and ZZ Top. Other acts include Mother Mother, July Talk, Tim Baker, Shanneyganock, and The High Kings. Emerging and local talent such as Mick Davis, Ash Molloy, and Nick Earle join the mix. Genres span folk, rock, and indie across multiple evenings, with each 19+ event offering general admission and premium Sky Bar access at varying price points.
930 The Boulevard, St. John’s
June 18 – 29, 2025
$79 & up
Tuckamore Festival
In 2025, the festival is scheduled for early summer. Lineup TBA.
Various Venues, St. John’s
June 23 – July 6, 2025
Newfoundland & Labrador Folk Festival
Grab a blanket, a lawn chair, and your love of folk music and go to Newfoundland’s premiere summer cultural event. During the day, you can join an interactive workshop where you can learn a new dance, a tune, or a tale. The evenings are jam-packed with talent on the Main Stage.
The mid-July weekend brims with musical allure as a series of headliners take the stage each night.
2025 Lineup: TBA
Bannerman Park, St. John’s
July 11-13th, 2025
Weekend Pass: $257.60 & up
Southern Shore Shamrock Festival
Festival Park, Ferryland
July 26 to 27, 2025
Churchill Park Music Festival
Great music is even better in beautiful Churchill Park, with wide open views, surrounded by mature trees and lush greenery.
On July 25, Def Leppard headlines a rock-fueled evening with Sam Roberts Band and Honeymoon Suite. Then on July 29, The Killers take the stage with The Beaches and Matt Mays for an unforgettable show. With more acts to be announced, these concerts promise non-stop energy and epic performances.
Churchill Park, St. John’s
July 25-29 2025
General Admission 19+: Starting at $115 + HST & Applicable Fees
Premium/VIP Tickets: Starting at $215 + HST & Applicable Fees
Summer Trail Soiree – Folk Fest at the Field
This 10-day festival is packed with live local music, great food, and trail activities. The one-day-long Folk Fest at the Field includes musical artists from across the province. This fantastic event is jam-packed with family-friendly activities that everyone will love.
Details
Alexander Murray Hiking Trail, King’s Point
July – TBA
Cape St. George & Mainland Folk Festival
The beautiful Cape St. George comes alive with fantastic traditional music in English and French during midsummer. Get together with your family and friends who love folk music for an awesome weekend of toe-tapping traditional music, dance, kid’s games, and awesome souvenirs.
Details
Port au Port Peninsula, Cape St. George
TBA
Voices of Placentia Bay Festival
Voices of Placentia Bay Festival is one of the best places to explore Newfoundland’s tradition of singing and storytelling. This annual festival is a fun, family-oriented event with main-stage performers and delicious concessions. The main stage is located in the Placentia’s Town Square.
Details
25 Patterson Drive, Placentia
Aug 2, 2025
Brimstone Head Folk Festival
Head to one of the four corners of the earth, according to the Flat Earth Society for a weekend packed with great music. This is one of the best music festivals in the province for lovers of folk music.
Details
5 Bank’s Cove Road, Fogo, Fogo Island
August 8 to 10, 2025
IronFest
IronFest is the biggest outdoor concert in Labrador!
2025 IronFest returns, highlighted by Labrador’s largest outdoor concert. The festival opens with a teen night, followed by a seniors’ acoustic event on Friday and a sponsor appreciation evening. Saturday features a family-friendly afternoon and a 19+ main concert with local and national Canadian acts. New features and experiences debut this year. The festival wraps Sunday with a community BBQ.
Headliners: Josh Ross, Dwayne Gretzky, April Wine, Celtic Connection
Labrador City Recreation Grounds, Labrador City
August 7 to 10, 2025
$89.99 & up
