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 Slash Need, ÉBONY, Narcy, Fiver with the Fiver Trois, and G̱a̱mksimoon joins a packed schedule of music, film, and literary events. Artists such as AEXEL, Cable TV, Chump, fanclubwallet, JayWood, Kiwi Jr., Miesha and the Spanks, Sick Puppy, UZU أوزو, Zaynab Wilson, are also scheduled to appear, alongside workshops, panels, a downtown music crawl, and a merchandise 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.
Lawnya Vawnya Music Festival
4 Clift’s-Bairds Cove Road, St. John’s
June 3 – 6, 2026
16 Festival Pass $150.00 + 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.
Downtown St. John’s
On hiatus till 2027
June 18 – 29, 2025
TBA
Tuckamore Festival
Featured artists and programs include Duo Concertante, Trio Bessette-Djokic-Dominguez with Louise Bessette, Marc Djokic, and Chloé Dominguez, Heather Tuach & Kate Read, Violaine Melançon, Angela Pickett, Jon Kimura Parker, Matthew Byrne & Dave Paddon, Brentano String Quartet, Tom Allen: Brahms in New York, and the Tuckamore Young Artists.
Various Venues, St. John’s
June 22 – July 5, 2026
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.
2026 Lineup: TBA
Bannerman Park, St. John’s
2026 TBA
July 11-13th, 2025
TBA
2025 – Weekend Pass: $257.60 & up
Southern Shore Shamrock Festival
Festival Park, Ferryland
July 25–26, 2026
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 Saturday, July 18, fans can enjoy performances by The Chicks, Elle King, and Amanda Marshall. On Friday, July 24, the stage will feature Keith Urban, Russell Dickerson, and Dallas Smith. With more acts to be announced, these concerts promise non-stop energy and epic performances.
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Churchill Park, St. John’s
July 17-18 + July 24-25, 2026
General Admission: Starting at $129 + HST & Applicable Fees
Premium/VIP Tickets: Starting at $229 + 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
George Street Festival
The George Street Festival brings major live music acts and thousands of fans together for a high-energy summer celebration in the heart of downtown. The 2026 lineup includes Alan Doyle, The Navigators, Derina Harvey Band, Down with Webster, LØLØ, Crush, Signal Hill, Shanneyganock, Rum Ragged, The Beaches, and The Blue Stones.
Details
St. John’s
July 30 – August 5, 2026
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
August 1, 2026
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 14 – 16, 2026
IronFest
IronFest is the biggest outdoor concert in Labrador, featuring 3 days of high energy entertainment, family programming, community celebration, and culture.
Labrador City Recreation Grounds, Labrador City
August 6 – 8, 2026
