Aside from all of the outdoor adventures, museums, concerts and other fun activities in one of Canada’s most beautiful provinces, New Brunswick summer festivals are a must-do if you want to truly experience the culture of this east coast province.
If you’re headed to New Brunswick between June and September, here are the festivals for you to consider participating:
Summer Music Festivals
Don’t miss out on the chance to experience the magic of live music with your family and friends at some of New Brunswick’s best music festivals. 2023 Summer Music Festivals in New Brunswick
- Edmundston Jazz and Blues Festival: June 15 – 17, 2023
- Flourish Festival: June 15 – 18, 2023
- Campbellton Bluegrass Festival: June 15 to 18, 2023
- Rogersville Country Festival: June 23 – 24, 2023
- Mega Show Tracadie – Festival BITOWA: July 22, 2023
- New Brunswick Summer Music Festival: July 31 to August 12, 2023
- Miramichi Rock & Roll Festival: July 28 – 30, 2023
- Boxcar Country Music Festival: July 28 – 30, 2023
- Cape Tormentine Beach Music Festival: August 4 – 6, 2023
- Future Forest: August 4 – 7, 2023
- Area 506: August 4 – 6, 2023
- Nashwaak Music Festival: August 4 – 6, 2023
- Miramichi Folksong Festival: August 3 – 6, 2023
- SappyFest: August 4 to 6, 2023
- Larlee Creek Hullabaloo: August 9-13, 2023
- Fundy Sea Shanty Festival: August 11 – 13, 2023
- YQM Country Fest: August 24 – 26, 2023
- Rogersville Bluegrass Festival: August 25 – 27, 2023
Sitansisk – St. Mary’s First Nation Annual Powwow
Immerse yourself in the rich culture of the Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) people as they showcase their heritage through music, dance, and traditional ceremonies. Experience the rhythmic drumbeat of Mother Earth and listen to the ancestral voices that echo through their captivating performances.
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St. Mary’s Old Reserve, 510 Union Street, Fredericton
June 16 -18,2023
Bard in the Barracks Theatre Festival
If you enjoy theatre, you’ll love the Bard in the Barracks Theatre festival held for two weeks in Fredericton. Bard in the Barracks will return to Fredericton’s downtown streets and the sylvan forest of Odell Park for an exciting and diverse two-show 2023 season that will feature one of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies, Much Ado About Nothing, and his final tragedy, Coriolanus.
Barracks Square & Odell Park, Fredericton
June 23 to July 9, 2023
Campbellton Salmon Festival
The Campbellton Salmon Festival is definitely an event not to miss! It is an annual celebration of the world-famous Restigouche salmon. There will be events organized for all ages, including Miss and Little Miss Salmon Festival pageants, Canada Day celebrations with a giant fireworks display, delicious salmon suppers, a hilarious comedy show, hypnotist, road race, live bands, Campbell Amusements Carnival, daily children activities, family activities, a gigantic parade and much more.
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Campbellton
June 23 to July 2, 2023
Riverview Sunfest
The 20th annual SUNFEST summer festival in Riverview promises a week of outdoor events, culminating in Canada Day celebrations. Highlights include a town-wide yard sale, basketball tournament, disc golf tournament, art show, free swim, petting farm, movie night, Yogafest, cricket lessons, soap making, art show, card party, multicultural campfire, pickleball tournament, outdoor concert, learn-to-skateboard event, heritage talk, drag bingo, seed-saving workshop, and a wrestling event. The festivities conclude with Canada Day celebrations, featuring live entertainment, BBQ, amusement zone, fireworks, and more.
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Riverview
June 24 to July 1, 2023
Grand Falls Regional Potato Festival
The popular Grand Falls Regional Potato Festival has been going strong for more than 61 years, bringing together locals and visitors alike. This four-day festival is jam-packed with an exciting array of fun activities and awesome entertainment appealing to all ages.
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1 Chapel Street, Grand Falls
June 29, 2023 to July 2, 2023
$20 – $40
Oromocto Pioneer Days
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4 Doyle Dr. Oromocto
June 29 to July 2, 2023
Street Art Festival of Memramcook
During the Street Art Festival, the streets in the village of Memramcook comes alive with artists from everywhere performing during this popular, fun-filled 4-day festival. There will be a Circus, a dance, exciting aerial arts, magicians and more!
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Centrale St. Memramcook
June 29, 2023 to July 2, 2023
Minto Coal Mining Days
The Minto Coal Mining Days festival is a community celebration of the coal mining heritage in the region. This festival has lots of fun activities for everyone to enjoy. There will be live music, food, a parade, a youth talent showcase, kids’ games, face painting, bouncy castles, fireworks, card tournaments, a look-alike contest, a pet parade, an ironman/maiden competition, a country show and more events.
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Minto
June 29, 2023 to July 3, 2023
The Shediac Lobster Festival
The Shediac Lobster Festival let visitors and locals alike enjoy close to 50 activities and experiences during their famous lobster festival. There will be music concerts, dance parties, a 600-guest outdoor lobster dinner on Main Street, lobster eating contests, rides, sports and more!
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58 Festival Street, Shediac
July 1 – 9, 2023
Ballet by the Ocean – Summer Series
If you are a ballet lover, allow your senses to guide you to this one-of-a-kind exclusive experience. Immerse yourself in the scenic backdrop of one of New Brunswick’s most stunning natural habitats. This Summer Series allows you to enjoy the astounding beauty of the award-winning Atlantic Ballet and savour delectable local food pairings by celebrated New Brunswick chefs.
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Grande-Digue
July 5–29, 2023
$225
Festival des Rameurs
The annual “Festival des Rameurs” takes place in Baie des Chaleurs, attracting thousands of spectators to witness the courageous rowers crossing the bay. The festival originated in 1967 and has been held annually since its success. The main event is the 22-mile crossing, with the fastest recorded time being 2 hours, 36 minutes, and 7 seconds. Rain or shine, the arrival site known as “Place des Rameurs” sees a large gathering of people eagerly welcoming the rowers. The 54th edition of the Festival des Rameurs of Petit-Rocher features activities for all age groups, including bingo, children’s activities, music evenings and much more.
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582 rue Principale, Petit-Rocher
July 5 – 9, 2023
Atlantic Nationals Automotive Extravaganza
If you are a car lover, welcome to paradise! This year, the Atlantic Nationals are going to be a bucket-list, car-loving, 5-day weekend you just won’t want to miss! The event highlights include car shows, awesome prizes, personalities, meet-and-greets, scenic cruises, sight-seeing, and of course, the all-day FREE Friday street party. This biggest Cruise-In and Street Party in the car show world, which will feature vehicles of all shapes and sizes on display in the heart of downtown Moncton.
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Main Street, Moncton
July 5 – 9, 2023
New Brunswick Fisheries and Aquaculture Festival
The sea and its riches, fishing and its seals… It’s a whole maritime heritage that is celebrated in style during the New Brunswick Fisheries and Aquaculture Festival in Shippagan, the commercial fishing capital of New Brunswick. Participate in the many activities of the oldest festival in the Acadian Peninsula: blessing of boats, music shows, sporting events, theatre and more.
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200-1 Hôtel de ville Avenue, Shippagan
July 8 -16, 2023
Beer on the Bridge
The perfect date night or a relaxing evening to spend with your friends this summer. Enjoy local craft beer, cider or mead on the Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge while watching the sun go down over the Saint John River and listening to live music.
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July 8, 2023
Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge, Fredericton
Saint-Quentin Western Festival
The Saint-Quentin Western Festival, which is New Brunswick’s only Western festival, is an event not to be missed. There will be a professional Rodeo unique in the Maritimes, country music concerts, a horse pull, a Miss Cowgirl contest, an awesome western parade and much more.
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Saint-Quentin
July 11 – 16, 2023
Pride Festivities
Celebrate the beauty of diversity with a series of colourful, cultural activities and grand parades.
- Acadie Love Pride Festivities — July 13 – 16, 2023 @ Caraquet
- Pride Week — July 15 – 23, 2023 @ Fredericton
- River Of Pride — August 29 – September 2, 2023 @ Moncton
Moncton International Buskers Festival
This year’s inaugural Moncton International Buskers Festival presents performers from around the world, as well as from New Brunswick, for three days of outdoor family fun. You won’t want to miss this festival because it has a magician who won Sweden’s Got Talent, a football juggler from Argentina, and local dance performers!
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Riverfront Park, Moncton
July 14 – 16, 2023
Big Axe Craft Beer Festival
This four-day festival is jam-packed with an exciting array of fun activities and awesome entertainment appealing to all ages. There will be over 50 vendors in attendance this year, a wide variety of food trucks on site, and there will also be live music for everyone to enjoy.
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Nackawic Waterfront, 151 Otis Dr. Nackawic
July 15, 2023
$28 – $132
Miramichi Irish Festival
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Miramichi
July 20 – 23, 2023
New Brunswick Highland Games
The New Brunswick Highland Games is a fun-filled family weekend on the grounds of the historic Government House. Come for your annual Celtic infusion of award-winning music, piping and drumming, highland dance, traditional Scottish athletics, food and craft vendors, genealogy, and so much more! Don’t miss the workshops, the Friday evening kick-off party, the Kids Corner and the crowd favourite, Massed Bands!
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Government House, 51 Woodstock Rd. Fredericton
July 28 – 30, 2023
Bon Ami Festival
The Bon Ami Festival in the town of Dalhousie is one to be missed. The first night of Bon Ami kicks off with fireworks. Highlights include basketball roast, NBIP Jammers performance, Market Days, Bon Ami and Restigouche Snackbar Street Festival, Lions Club Bingo, Parade of Lights, and the Restigouche Farmers Market. Additional activities encompass kayak and raft building, family beach mural painting, antique car show, class reunions, dance, Miss Bon Ami Pageant, fried chicken special, golf tournament, crafts and spa for girls, movie screenings, kids’ day at the museum, and much more. The festivities conclude with the Bon Ami Festival Parade, beach party, and live music performances. Details
Downtown Dalhousie
July 28 – August 6, 2023
Adrenaline Bike Festival
Get ready for a full weekend of non-stop mountain biking and trailside fun at Sugarloaf Bike Park’s Adrenaline Bike Festival. There will be thrilling competitions for all categories and all ages: downhill and x-country races, bike rodeo, pump track challenge, pond crossing, and more.
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596 Val d’Amour Rd. Atholville
July 29 – 30, 2023
Festival acadien de Caraquet
It’s time to get loud and make as much noise as possible at the Festival Acadien de Caraquet. For 10 days, experience Acadian culture at many spectacular events, especially the Tintamarre parade on Acadian Day.
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August 5 -15, 2023
Caraquet
Life at the Lakes
Don’t miss the Life at the Lakes ‘A little bit of everything’ festival in August! There will be unique artisans creations, beautiful art, delicious food, a wine tasting, a market, live musical entertainment, a car show, a quilt show, triathlon & much more at several locations throughout Cambridge-Narrows and its surrounding area.
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Pines Conservation Park, Bridge Drive, Cambridge-Narrows
August 11 – 13,2023
Taste of the Atlantic
This indigenous culinary festival highlights indigenous culture from across the Atlantic Provinces with a goal to connect communities and foster an appreciation for traditional food and culture. Indigenous chefs will offer multiple dining experiences highlighting foods from their communities and territories. The festival will also feature Indigenous artists, music, workshops, artisans, storytellers, knowledge keepers and indigenous tour operators.
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August 18 & 26, 2023
Downtown Fredericton
New Brunswick Sunflower Festival
Thousands of sunflowers are waiting for you at the Green Pig Country Market in Salisbury. The Festival starts when the sunflowers come into full bloom. Take a wagon ride around the field to admire their beauty and then head into the field for a relaxing stroll. You even get a sunflower to take home with you.
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Mid to Late August
Green Pig Country Market, Salisbury
Fundy Fringe Festival
Performers go ‘shackles-off” at the Fundy Fringes Festival. During the festival, you can see a show at many locations throughout the city. With so many shows taking place, you never know what you are going to see when you sit down.
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August 21 – 26, 2023
Theatres Throughout Saint John
Saint John Exhibition
Entertaining the largest crowds of any exhibition in New Brunswick, the Saint John EX is one of the most highly anticipated events of the summer, with approximately 25,000 attendees annually. Visitors and locals alike are treated to free entertainment including acrobats, motorcycle stunts, costumed characters, and a variety of musical acts. There will also be a full range of carnival rides and games, and the best fireworks show in Saint John.
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37 McAllister Drive, Saint John
August 29 – September 2, 2023
Summer Soulsa
Over the Labour Day Weekend, downtown Fredericton will be alive with Atlantic Canada’s largest carnival with a parade downtown, and experience performances and vibes from guest DJs, artists and bands from far and near.
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September 1 -3, 2023
Fredericton
Atlantic Balloon Fiesta
The Atlantic Balloon Fiesta will take you high above the clouds in an unforgettable bucket-list-worthy experience. For those who wish to soar, you’ll need to book ahead — for those preferring to remain grounded, you’ll be able to see dozens of majestic balloons soaring high above while taking in the festival atmosphere, eating great food and meeting great people. Details
Sussex Bluffs, Sussex
September 7 to 10, 2023
Coming to the East Coast Aug 29th – Sept 9th, 2022. I would like to know what we could attend like festivals, special events.
Woo!!! Thanks for the shoutout on Fundy Fringe! We’re pumped for this year! Small correction though: the 2018 dates are Aug. 20-25 🙂