Festival Venues
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  • 1) DJ Purdy's
  • 2) IRock
  • 3) Dolan's Pub
  • 4) The Capital
  • 5) Wilser's Room
  • 6) Nicky Zee's
  • 7) The Grill on York
  • 8) Cedar Tree Cafe
  • 9) Garrison District Ale House
  • 10) Reids Newsstand and Cafe
  • 11) BOOM! Nightclub
  • 12) Corked Wine Bar
  • 13) The Snooty Fox
  • 14) The Lunar Rogue

The Budweiser Blues Tent

1 York St

Our largest venue and home to marquee headliners and the much-anticipated Afterburner parties, the Budweiser Blues Tent is located behind City Hall, off of Queen Street. It hosts a party atmosphere (yes, sometimes loud), with standing room, picnic tables, bleacher seating, big screens and some great BBQ. This tent is free standing, which means that your view of the stage will be completely clear of tent poles!  Licensed Wednesday to Saturday, admission is 19 and over for the all late shows. The early shows Thursdays through Saturday are open to 19 and under, accompanied by an adult.

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The Bell Aliant Mojo Tent

575 Queen St

A mid-sized venue in the picturesque Historic Garrison District, the Bell Aliant Mojo Tent is located at 575 Queen Street.  You can groove it up on the grass dance area or check out the shows from picnic tables, general seating and bleachers. A licensed venue, admission is 19 and over. The early show on Saturday is open to 19 and under, accompanied by an adult.

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The Playhouse

686 Queen St

Located at 686 Queen Street, Fredericton’s premier performance venue is a soft-seat theatre with reserved seating. Venue is all ages and licensed.

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The Cox & Palmer Hoodoo House

560 King St

Located at 560 King Street, the Cox & Palmer Hoodoo House is an intimate main stage tent for acoustically-styled shows early in the evening and late night parties at midnight. For the 7:30PM shows, the music comes first and patrons are asked to keep their voices to a low hum.  7:30PM tickets allow you to stay in the venue for the late night shows on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. This licensed venue has tables and chairs, and admission is 19 and over.

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The Galaxie Barracks Tent

495 Queen St

Located on the grounds of the Historic Garrison District, on the corner of Queen and Carleton, the Galaxie Barracks Tent is a venue with a musically-hip crowd in mind. Ticketed shows on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. All ages welcome, but those over 19 can still grab a drink. And students, check out those light-on-the-wallet prices!

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TD Jazz Central

670 Queen St

Located conveniently beside our historic jazz venue, The Playhouse, Fredericton’s brand new convention centre will serve as Harvest’s new TD Jazz Central. With three stages—including one completely free stage—jazz will play from the afternoon late into the evening, Thursday through Saturday. Check out the free shows in The Crush in the afternoons, jazz headline shows and jazz afterburners in the Marysville Room, and Harvest’s special big band event in the ballroom. If you’re an Ultimate Pass holder, you can get into any of these events with your pass! This is an all-ages venue.

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The Daily Gleaner Stage in Officers' Square

575 Queen St

Located at the corner of Queen and Regent in the charming Historic Garrison District, the Daily Gleaner Stage hosts our biggest free shows. Bleachers provide limited seating, so feel free to bring lawn chairs and/or blankets. A family-oriented venue, music lovers of all ages are welcome to soak in the tunes and the exquisite fall backdrops during these fun-filled afternoons! Rain venue is right next door at the Bell Aliant Mojo Tent.

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The King's Place Stage

440 King St

Located at 440 King Street, free shows take place right in front of King’s Place Mall. Lunch hour has never sounded so good! Everyone welcome! This year, jazz and blues are on the lunch menu daily.

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The Taylor Electric Tannery Stage

349 King St

This free outdoor stage is located at 349 Queen Street in the Tannery. In a public plaza in the heart of the city’s Entertainment District, the Tannery stage offers great electric acts from all Festival genres. Bring the family early in the evening to the public space, or enjoy the music and a drink on a nearby bar patio. Later in the evening, step inside to catch some great live music in one of our many partner venues.

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The JDI Acoustic Stage

527 Queen St

Located at 527 Queen Street, this free outdoor stage adds to the great atmosphere in the heart of the Festival site along Queen Street and is a showcase for acoustic acts. Stop by for early evening shows before heading into one of our neighbouring tents.

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Wilmot United Church

473 King St

Nestled in the heart of our downtown Festival site, on the corner of King and Carleton Streets, Wilmot United Church is an atmospheric venue steeped in history and beauty. Built in 1852 with intricate stained glass windows, one by William Morris,  and the brilliant acoustics of a church hall, it provides an intimate experience that sounds as wonderful as it looks.

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The James Joyce Stage

659 Queen St

Located at 659 Queen Street on the main floor of the Crowne Plaza Hotel, the James Joyce Pub is now the home of a free blues stage! Thursday through Saturday, starting at 7:30pm, the blues will roll on all night—all absolutely free! A licensed venue, admission is 19 and over.

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