Fredericton’s Live Music Lineup (September 9-15)
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
| TIME | BAND | LOCATION |
| 7:00PM | Morgan Davis | York County Cider |
| 8:00PM | Theresa Malenfant & The Instigators | Grimross Brewing Co |
SATURDAY, September 14
| TIME | BAND | LOCATION |
| 2:00PM | Theresa Malenfant & Scott Medford | Grimross Brewing Co |
| 8:00PM | The Ginger Kings | Grimross Brewing Co |
SUNDAY, September 15
| TIME | BAND | LOCATION |
| 11:00AM | Paul MacIntosh and Derek Gullison (Harvest Hangover) | Maybee Brew Co |
FREE shows at Harvest Music Festival 2024
The time is drawing near and soon the best week of the year (in my opinion) will be upon us here in Fredericton!
Of course I’m talking about the Harvest Music Festival and all the wonder and awe it brings to our community along with the music.
Did you happen to hear my chat with Jeanne Armstrong on CBC Information Morning – Fredericton discussing all the FREE programming Harvest offers? There really is something for everyone and if you are curious about our discussion you can have a listen HERE.
Below is a copy of the spreadsheet I’d put together for myself with respect to the FREE shows but remember that the Busker stages will also feature free live music – you can find those listed HERE.
The Harvest website has everything you need to plan your week’s activities – tickets, site map, schedules, tips, etc. Be sure to visit CBC Free Harvest 2024 – Harvest Music Festival
I’ll be downtown soaking in the sights, smells & sounds of Harvest 2024 and I hope to see you out there too!
Happy Harvest!
Emma
Harvest 2023
