It is a very large week for live music in Fredericton as the Harvest Music Festival arrives and brings all forms of joy to our community! It kicks off tomorrow night (Tuesday) at Officers’ Square at 6pm for Kulasihkulpa! to celebrate the opening of the Festival along the shores of the Wolastoq, the Beautiful and Bountiful River featuring performances by Grass Dancers, The Muskrat Singers, Judie Acquin, and from Abeqweit First Nation: DeeDee Austin.

The music will run through the downtown streets and venues all week and it’s no secret that this is my favourite week of the year. The weather forecast looks nice & calm and I encourage everyone to get out to experience some part of the festivities. There is so much to be enjoyed: tons of free programming, a children’s activity centre, buskers, food vendors, tent shows, pubs & club shows and so many smiles!!! Watching peoples faces light up listening to the music or when meeting up with friends or enjoying a tasty treat on the street – there is so much about this celebratory vibe that warms my heart.

It’s a challenge to list out every show taking place (there are SO many!) and you may want to download the Festival APP (click here) and check out some important links below to help you find your way:

Full Harvest schedule (includes the tents, Wilmot Church and Playhouse shows) – click HERE

CBC Free Harvest 2024 (includes Fredericton’s Own, Tony George Jazz, Acoustic and King’s Place stages)- click HERE

Pubs & Clubs (includes downtown venues such as The Cap, Dolan’s, Abbey Café and so many more!) – click HERE

Buskers – click HERE

For those looking to enjoy music outside of the downtown’s hustle & bustle you may want to check out these venues:

FRIDAY, September 13

SATURDAY, September 14

SUNDAY, September 15