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!
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.
Car enthusiasts take note!
Over 120 vehicles from rods, antiques, customs, trucks, street machines, bikes, imports and race cars will be on display.
Celebrating 45 years as the Maritime Provinces' longest running marathon; half marathon, 10km and 5km and Youth Fun Run options also available.
Come and run this fast, flat, scenic river route!
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.
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!
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!
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.
An outdoor camping, arts festival featuring over 140 musicians.
World-renowned international musicians play alongside local and up-andcoming artists.
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.
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).
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.
