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Welcome to New Brunswick’s vibrant music festival scene, where music lovers can enjoy a diverse range of genres, from rock and folk to country and jazz, in stunning locations across the province.
Credit: New Brunswick Tourism
With so many beautiful areas transformed into music venues this summer, there is something for everyone to enjoy. 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.
From the Future Forest to the Miramichi Folksong Festival, get ready to create unforgettable memories this summer.
Flourish Festival
The critically acclaimed Flourish Festival is a popular artist-run festival well-known for its awesome content diversity, creative daring, and super-friendly vibes. Its projects include music, writing, spoken word, visual art, comedy, theatre, installations, and much more.
2026 Lineup
Friday night at The Cap runs from Warped Dogwood to Mulch, with DJs Mike Tull and Mista D. Saturday includes daytime sets like Queen Apollo and Captain Sunshine, plus night acts such as Kitsch, Green Eyes, Witch Hands, and Hotmail Summer.
Details
Various Venues, Fredericton
May 29 & 30, 2026
$20.50 – $40.50
Rogersville Country Festival
Get ready for a weekend packed with the best country music. Set up your campsite and grab a lawn chair to enjoy a show by some of the best country music artists on one stage.
2026 Lineup
Headlined by Gord Bamford, alongside Rik Reese, Stephen Kelly, Bouboul, Hurt LeBlanc and the Running Rebels, Hillbilly Deluxe, The Mainlanders, Kev, Laurie LeBlanc, Justin Vautour, Luc Jaillet, and Lisa Richard Band.
June 26 & 27, 2026
825, Saint-Pierre Rd. Rogersville
$60 to $70.00
Edmundston Jazz and Blues Festival
Artists from New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Nova Scotia, and the United States are performing at the Edmundston Jazz and Blues Festival. No matter if you like jazz, blues, swing, Latin, or funk, you can just let yourself be carried away by the rhythms during this fantastic festival weekend.
2026 Lineup:
July 3 features Elles et Lui, Andrew Moore Trio, Carl Mayotte Quintet, Sarah Sokal, Mich & the Blues Bastards, and Sylvie DesGroseilliers. July 4 continues with The Parker Blues Band, Marie Ève Caron, Break Bell Blues, Jenn Russell Big Band, Dawn Tyler Watson, and Dr. Soul.
Details
8 Court Street, Edmundston
July 3 & 4, 2026
$25 & up
New Maritime Music Festival
Two epic days in the Maritimes packed with live music, cold drinks, great food, and a crowd that genuinely loves the energy of live shows.
2026 Lineup
Friday night is led by Alan Doyle with support from The East Pointers, plus Loviet and Marian opening. Saturday ramps up with The Blue Stones, alongside Crown Lands, Texas King, and Andre Pettipas & The Giants.
55 Newcastle Blvd, Miramichi
July 3 & 4, 2026
$86.64 & up
Campbellton Bluegrass Festival
If you’re a fan of blues, then pay a visit to the Campbellton Bluegrass Festival! The festival welcomes thousands of bluegrass fans from across the country. The Festival itself takes place mostly outdoors, with wild camping being offered in beautiful scenery on the shores of the Restigouche River, in the shadow of the Appalachian Mountain Range.
2026 Lineup
Eddy Poirier & Grassline, Hollow Creek, Moyenne Rig, Third Harmony, DRIVELINE, High River, and many more! Details
on the shores of the Restigouche River
July 16 to 19, 2026
Sussex Fundy Fest
Sussex FundyFest in the picturesque Fundy region blends the heart of country music with East Coast spirit. This festival showcases local and national talent, offering a platform for eight rising East Coast stars.Enjoy a celebration of country music, from soulful melodies to electrifying performances, in stunning Sussex.
2026 Lineup
Friday opens with the Sussex Idol winner, Tyler Jordan, Steve Waylon, and Tim & the Glory Boys. Saturday features Jacob Chevarie, Ella Campbell, Sean Michael Ryan, Aaron Goodvin, and headliner Dallas Smith.
Sussex Drive-In, 133 Aiton Road, Sussex East
July 17 & 18, 2026
$61 & up
Miramichi Rockin’ River Fest
Miramichi Rockin’ River Fest blends classic rock energy—highlighted by one final high-powered set—with a new focus on community, culture, and connection. The festival embraces local businesses, families, and music, aiming to grow into a vibrant, future-forward celebration rooted in Miramichi’s identity and spirit.
2026:
The festival shifts into country music, and July 25 brings a major riverfront concert to Miramichi, starting at 7 PM with Amelia Underhill and Amber Walls. Brett Kissel headlines at 9 PM, followed by Signal Hill at 11 PM, closing the night with a high-energy after-party.
July 23 to 26, 2026
100 Fountain Head Lane, Miramichi
$81.21 & up
AREA 506 LOUD
AREA 506 LOUD returns to the Waterfront Container Village for two high energy nights of loud music, nonstop movement, and late night afterparties, delivering an intense festival experience built for fans who never stand still
2026 Lineup:
Day 1 features Silverstein, Hard Charger, Johnny Deathwish, and Elevate The Virus. Day 2 includes Gob, Iron Giant, The Monoxides, and Doctor Mother Father, with East Coast Emo Night running both nights as the afterparty.
July 10 & 11, 2026
Container Village, 85 Water St., Saint John
$49 & up
New Brunswick Summer Music Festival
Fredericton becomes a stage for classical music for two weeks each August. Canada’s most talented classical musicians take the stage for concerts and free community performances throughout the city.
August 4–15, 2026
Various Venues, Fredericton
Cape Tormentine Beach Music Festival
The annual Cape Tormentine Beach Music Festival offers three days of live music from the Cape Tormentine Beach Campground.
2026 Lineup:
The festival spans multiple days with a mix of local acts and crowd favourites, including Theresa Malenfont, Mike Maillet, Linda Arsenault, Ivan Daigle, and Signal Hill, alongside tribute performances and classic East Coast artists like Matt Minglewood.
Cape Tormentine Beach Campground, 1 Route 955, Cape Tormentine
July 30 to August 2, 2026
$34.50 & up
Area 506
Over the New Brunswick Day weekend, the Saint John port becomes a concert hall. In addition to the ticketed shows, the festival will host a program of family-friendly experiences, including a culture stage, experiential activities, and food trucks along with the popular vendor market throughout the weekend.
2026 Lineup:
AREA 506 Waterfront Container Village, Saint John
July 30 to August 2, 2026
$119 & up
Nashwaak Music Festival
Just 30 minutes from Fredericton is the Nashwaak Music Festival over the New Brunswick Day long weekend. Enjoy fantastic East Coast music, awesome camping, a fun arts and crafts village, food vendors, family activities, and more, with free admission for children 12 and under.
2026 Lineup:
Buck Twenty, Carson Janik, Ivan Daigle, Riley Taylor, Southern Comfort, Amber Walls, Zach Peters Band, Raglan Road and many more!
64 New Brunswick 107, Nashwaak Bridge
July 31 to August 2, 2026
$87.16 & up
SappyFest
An annual independent arts and music festival, and part of what makes Sackville famous during the summer months.
2026 Lineup:
The lineup brings together a diverse mix of indie, experimental, and emerging artists, including Bibi Club, Boyhood, Jennifer Castle, Brìghde Chaimbeul, Green Eyes, Witch Hands, and Leanne Betasamosake Simpson, alongside rising acts and genre-blending performers.
Bridge Street, Sackville
July 31 to August 2, 2026
Weekend: $125 & up
Festival Royal
The August long weekend festival will feature electronic music and rock concerts, a family day and more!
2026 Lineup:
DJ Night on July 31 features Sam Feldt headlining, with Fafa Khan, Soundseeker, DJ ALEXXX, and DJ TR4XX. Band Night on August 1 includes Cory Marks, Travis Cormier, The Young Experience, and Olivier Bergeron, offering a mix of electronic and live performances.
Town Hall Square, 5 Court Street, Edmundston
July 31 to August 1, 2026
$45
Future Forest
Head deep into the forest for steady beats and flashing lights all weekend long. You can set up camp and explore the beautiful forest. The festival features over international headliners, stage and projection arts, visual and performing arts, yoga, interactive workshops, and art installations. Set on a 200-acre Future Forest retreat, it offers camping and RV sites, hot showers, a healing center, food vendors, and an artisan market.
2026 Lineup:
18 Road Albrights Corner, NB
August 6th – 10, 2026
$50 & up
Miramichi Folksong Festival
The Miramichi Folksong Festival takes place over three days and features concerts, luncheons, children’s shows, pub nights and even a Miramichi River Boat Cruise.
2026 Lineup:
The festival features performances by Miramichi Fiddlers, Craig Caldwell, Steve Heckbert, and Shayan Faal, alongside luncheons, children’s shows, theatre, kitchen party, breakfast, river cruise, and folk performances with Mike Bravener, Ray Legere, and more.
Details
July 30 – August 3, 2026
Various locations, Miramichi
$20 & up
Larlee Creek Hullabaloo
The “Little Festival that Could,” and Does!, the Larlee Creek Hullabaloo brings together some of the best talent the East Coast of Canada and beyond has to offer, for one weekend of pure musical bliss.
2026 Lineup:
12255 Route 105, Kilburn, Perth-Andover
August 5 to 9, 2026
$30 to $95
Fundy Sea Shanty Festival
Paying homage to those ships and sailors who helped forge nations, the Fundy Sea Shanty Festival acknowledges and celebrates their stories and songs and invite locals and visitors to celebrate the region’s maritime history. There will be many sea shanty performances and workshops for Shanty lovers to enjoy. The festival will include a variety of attractions such as children’s activities, dance and sea glass workshops, tastings of rum, whiskey, and beer, and historical lectures, among others. Over the weekend, the Harbour Bazaar will host more than twenty craft and food vendors, enriching the festival experience on both Saturday and Sunday.
2026 Lineup:
The lineup features Heather Rankin alongside Les Gabiers d’Aquilon, Bytown Sea Shanty Collective, Cap’n Spoonbill & The Hoiho, Sarah Segal Lazar & the Butcher Hearts, Melanie Ross, Chris Ricketts, Yarmouth Shantymen, and other folk and sea shanty performers.
Details
Harbour Park, 424 Main St., St. Martins
August 7-9, 2026
$20.08 & up
The Trail Folk Music Festival
The Trail Folk Music Festival debuts in Minto, spanning multiple venues including Tiny Trails taproom, Minto Legion, and Veterans’ Park. This unique event, inspired by the community’s musical heritage and new mountain bike trails, combines music, culture, and outdoor activities like biking and camping.
2026 Lineup:
The lineup features a mix of local talent and seasoned performers including Natalie Hannah Flynn, Big Easy with Scott Palmater, Route 10, Ella Campbell, Cathy Hutch, Theresa Malenfant and Scott Medford, Downtown Blues Band, Kylie Fox, and Cunningham Haines Band.
August 13 -16, 2026
Various Venues, Minto
Free and ticketed
YQM Country Fest
At the YQM Country Fest, you can enjoy the music of some of the biggest names in Country music right in New Brunswick.
2026 Lineup:
Featuring country music superstars Post Malone, Eric Church, Zach Top and many more!
Site MusiquArt Site, 475 Rue Notre Dame, Dieppe
August 27 to 29, 2026
$199 & up
Rogersville Bluegrass Festival
The Rogersville Bluegrass Festival is a fun-filled three-day event with a wonderful line-up featuring some of the best bluegrass music artists around. Get ready to have a stomping good time with your family and friends at this popular music festival.
2026 Lineup:
The lineup includes Appalachian Road Show, Newfound Road, Bluegrass Diamonds, Carson Fullerton & Blended Roots, Driveline, Eddy Poirier & Grassline, High River, Jessica McLaughlin, Riverbank, True Blue Reunion, and Moyenne Rig.
825, Saint-Pierre Rd. Rogersville
August 28 to 30, 2026
$30 – $100
Area 506 as Folk
AREA 506 Folk brings a new weekend of folk music to the waterfront, featuring three shows over two days, continuing the Waterfront Container Village’s story that began in 2015 with a vision for a music event by the water.
2026 Lineup:
Friday night features The East Pointers, Josh Bravener & The Hypochondriacs, and Big River Ramblers. Saturday afternoon includes Lennie Gallant, Dram & A Draw, and Chickahominy Trio, followed by The Barr Brothers, Gift Horse, and Abby McCartney.
AREA 506 Waterfront Container Village, Saint John
August 28 & 29, 2026
$40 & up
KV Music fest
The KV Music Festival returns with four nights of live entertainment, food, and community celebration. Enjoy free shows and a ticketed finale featuring high-energy performances. It’s a lively way to close out summer in the Kennebecasis Valley.
2026 Lineup:
Colin James, The Trews, Toque & Raglan Road.
Vito’s, 111 Hampton Rd, Rothesay
September 1 to 4, 2026
Free and Ticketed
Harvest Music Festival
Closeout summer festival season with concerts spanning 6 days and featuring over 150 performances. From legendary icons to rising stars, this year’s lineup is stacked with unforgettable performances that’ll light up the city for five straight nights of soul-shaking music.
2026 Lineup:
Downtown Fredericton
September 15 to 20, 2026
$19.50 & up
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