Year of Festivals
Great music, mouth-watering eats and a Maritime vibe are all waiting for you at Fredericton’s festivals! From the top international festival experience on Canada’s East Coast, the Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival, to Atlantic Canada’s largest winter celebration, Fredericton FROSTival, there’s something to pique everyone’s interest!
Word Feast is Fredericton’s Literary Festival, brings together some of the best national and local authors for readings, school visits, workshops and talks in both official languages.
Celebrate, words, music and the arts.
This is your opportunity to see some of Fredericton’s most historically and culturally interesting buildings that are not usually open to the public.
For the full list of Doors Open Locations, see link below!
Beautiful handcrafted products from all over the Maritimes.
Paintings, pottery, jewellery, wood products, sewing, baked goods, candy, chocolate and so much more.
Over 100 films by local, national, and international filmmakers; workshops, panels, parties, and guest filmmakers.
Start and finish your Christmas shopping right here!
Find those unique, quality gifts for the special people in your lives.
Enjoy a handmade Christmas and support local crafters!
Canada’s Oldest Spirit Festival.
Special tastings hosted by world leading authorities on whiskies & premium spirits offering appreciation techniques.
Come out to Christmas in the Village where you will find unique shopping opportunities and festive activities!
There will be local artisans, handcrafts, tasty treats, pottery demos, raffle, a treasure hunt and of course, Santa!
A lighted Christmas parade to welcome Santa Claus.
This year’s theme is “Unwrap the magic of Christmas”.
The parade starts on the northside this year!
Come enjoy the sparkle of Christmas at St. Mary's First Nation, our gift to you.
Start and finish your Christmas shopping right here!
Find those unique, quality gifts for the special people in your lives.
Fredericton Beer Week will celebrate all things beer around Fredericton.
Check out events at a variety of venues and breweries around the city.
The Fredericton Craft Beer Festival (FCFB) has quickly become one of the fastest growing festivals in the Maritimes!
Explore a variety of local and international wines.
The event will feature the largest offering of local NB wines at a festival to date.
Shop ‘til you drop or learn something new!
Find that something special or learn from the professionals on mental, physical and spiritual health.
Grand prizes of shopping sprees and spa packages!
FLOURISH Festival is an interdisciplinary music and arts festival and is quickly becoming one of Canada’s premier discovery festivals.
Over 120 vehicles from rods, antiques, customs, trucks, street machines, bikes, imports and race cars will be on display.
Celebrating 42 years as the Maritime Provinces’ longest running marathon; half-marathon, 10 km and 5 km options also available.
Come and run this fast, flat scenic river route! Youth Fun Run May 9.
A roots festival taking place in several small venues including living rooms, cafes, restaurants, parks, street corners, or anywhere else.
The Maritime’s largest food and music festival where professional rib teams compete and serve some of the best ribs, chicken, and pulled pork in the country.
Exciting site-specific outdoor productions of the works of William Shakespeare in downtown Fredericton.
Two exciting days of LIVE entertainment from around the world.
Special activities for families; multicultural dance and music, international food, displays and more.
Free admission.
Held just 25 minutes outside of Fredericton in Tay Creek, enjoy a variety of Folk, Country, Celtic, Bluegrass, Blues and Soul; jam sessions; musical & environmental workshops; BBQ; coffee shop; hiking trails; camping for tents & RVs (no ho
The festival features nightly mainstage performances by acclaimed and emerging dramatists, along with free outdoor street theatre and readings by New Brunswick playwrights.
A fun-filled family weekend on the grounds of historic Government House.
A New Brunswick Day long-weekend Music Festival.
Enjoy East Coast Music, Camping, Arts Crafts Village, Food vendors,
Children’s play area and jam tents. Clean, safe, and fun!
Celebrating the best east coast brews.
The Down East Brew Fest kicks off in the summer of 2020 on Carleton St, it brings together 40+ craft breweries, cideries, meadery and some spirits.
Featuring a .5 km "donut dash" and 6 km run, starting downtown and running along the cities trail system.
Participants will have access to the Down East Brew Festival on Carleton Street with registration.
A two-week long festival, the NB Summer Music Festival celebrates classical chamber music, featuring the works of selected composers played by Canada’s most talented classical musicians.
A variety of activities for the whole family to celebrate Acadian language, culture and joie de vivre! Music, games for kids, flag raising ceremony, and a tintamarre (parade).
Step back in time and enjoy a historical wine-tasting walk through the Village of Gagetown.
It’s the best international festival experience on Canada’s East Coast, with the best in jazz, blues and world music taking centre stage.
