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 Music Festival, to Atlantic Canada’s largest winter celebration, Fredericton FROSTival, there’s something to pique everyone’s interest!
Over 120 amazingly talented tattoo artists from across North America will be tattooing live all weekend, lots of live music, Tattoo contests, vendors, and much more!
Taking place at the Capital Exhibit Centre, April 28, 29 & 30.
Car enthusiasts take note!
Over 120 vehicles from rods, antiques, customs, trucks, street machines, bikes, imports and race cars will be on display.
Fast, flat and fun - the Fredericton Marathon is celebrating their 45th anniversary in 2023! Named the best Boston Marathon qualifier by Canadian Running Magazine, The Fredericton Marathon is happening May 12-14, 2023 in Fredericton, New Brunswick
Best girl’s day EVER!
Shop ‘til you drop at The Fredericton Women’s Show Saturday May, 27 & Sunday, May 28!
Take in free demos, seminars, shows and free massages all weekend long at the Fredericton Convention Centre.
A roots festival taking place in several small venues including living rooms, cafes, restaurants, parks, street corners, or anywhere else. Acts from across the country and beyond; full range or solo, duo and bands, poetry...anything goes.
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. Continuous live music from the best Maritime performers, indoor and out-door activities.
FLOURISH Festival is an independent, not for profit music and arts festival held annually in Fredericton.
Come hear the drum beat of Mother Earth on June 16, 17, & 18 at St Mary's Old Reserve (510 Union Street) and listen to the voices of the ancestors of the Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) people as they share their culture through music, dance and tradi
Animaritime 2023 is back in Fredericton for their 16th year, and you are invited to join over a thousand of your fellow fans in the Capital City to celebrate all things fan related especially anime, manga, and gaming.
Exciting site-specific outdoor productions of the works of William Shakespeare in downtown Fredericton.
One exciting day of LIVE entertainment from around the world.
Special activities for families; multicultural dance & music, international food, displays & more.
Free admission.
Join the fun as Fredericton celebrates the Nation’s birthday, complete with a huge fireworks display over the Saint John River!
Four stages and 20+ bands from folk/bluegrass to rhythm and blues and classic rock performed by local bands ending with a jam session that will bring musicians together for an all star performance!
The Rotary Club of Fredericton Sunrise and SNAP! A Burlesque Revue welcome you to join us on the Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge in Fredericton for a festival of the spirits!
You’re invited to the Big Axe Craft Beer Festival - Atlantic Canada’s largest outdoor craft beer festival!
We invite you to join us between July 15 - 23 on the unceded, traditional lands of the Wolastoqiyik Peoples for Pride 2023.
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 two-week festival celebrating classical chamber music, featuring the works of selected composers played by Canada’s most talented classical musicians.
Festival includes concerts, emerging artists and free community performances.
An outdoor camping, arts festival featuring over 140 musicians.
World-renowned international musicians play alongside local and up-andcoming artists.
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!
(30 minutes north of Fredericton)
You’re invited to Down East Brew Fest - an outdoor brew party in Fredericton – Atlantic Canada’s Craft Brewing Capital!
Bring your running buddies on New Brunswick Day Weekend to go for a run followed by some fantastic brews!
Part of the Down East Brew Fest!
Run Day Details:
Registration: 8:30-9:45 AM (Carleton Street) 6KM
Harvey Community Days is a weeklong celebration of all the best parts of what makes a home to its residents.
With multiple activities each day, there is something for everyone!
An arts, culture, and nature extravaganza in beautiful Cambridge-Narrows and its surrounding area in New Brunswick. This annual August event celebrates the community by offering open visits and activities at various venue sites.
A variety of activities for the whole family to celebrate Acadian language, culture and joie de vivre!
Acadian food, flag raising ceremony and a tintamarre (parade).
For nearly 50 years, Festival on the Bend (formerly Community Days) has been a highlight of summer in Nackawic!
Taste of Atlantic Canada Festival will take place August 18-20, 2023 across the city of Fredericton.
Held annually since 1851, the Stanley Fair is Canada's longest continuously running agricultural fair.
On Labor Day Weekend, downtown Fredericton comes alive with Atlantic Canada's biggest Afro Caribbean, Latin and African music festival.
A tradition since 1827, the NBEX is fun for all ages.
It’s Atlantic Canada’s Premiere music festival experience!
With 6 incredible days, over 150 performances across 20 stages located in the beautiful historic downtown of Fredericton.
Over 100 films by local, national, and international filmmakers; workshops, panels, parties and guest filmmakers.
Canada's oldest Spirit Festival!
Special tastings hosted by world leading authorities on whiskies and premium spirits offering appreciation techniques.
Over 400 of the world's finest scotch whiskies and spirits.
Fredericton ranks amongst the most taprooms per capita in Canada, with one taproom per 5,400 people – and counting! This is reason enough to celebrate.
