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, dance area, picnic tables, more bleacher seating than ever before, plus some great BBQ ribs! This year's tent is brand new and free standing, which means that your view of the stage will be completely clear of tent poles! Licensed Thursday to Saturday, admission is 19 and over for the all shows. The 6pm show on Thursday night is open to 19 and under, accompanied by an adult.
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 more bleachers than ever before. A licensed venue, admission is 19 and over, except for the Wednesday 7PM show, and the 6pm shows on Friday and Saturday nights, which are open to 19 and under, accompanied by an adult.
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. Please add The Playhouse's $2 Building Improvement Fund fee per ticket (includes tax).
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 11:30PM. 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 and Friday. This licensed venue has tables and chairs, and admission is 19 and over.
PQA Barracks Tent | 495 Queen St.
Located on the grounds of the Historic Garrison District, on the corner of Queen and Carleton, the PQA Baracks Tent is a venue with the musically hip crowd in mind. Ticketed shows on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. For the Congo Square workshops and Stories and Songs with Thom Swift on Saturday afternoon only lawn chairs are encouraged. All ages welcome, but those over 19 can still grab a drink. And students, check out those light-on-the-wallet prices!
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 equisite fall back drops during these fun-filled afternoons! Rain venue is right next door at the Bell Aliant Mojo Tent.
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.
Crowne Plaza Jazz Stage at the James Joyce | 659 Queen St
The James Joyce Pub is located at 659 Queen Street on the main floor of the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Conveniently located across the street from the Playhouse, it is a prime spot to enjoy accessible jazz with your closest friends especially after an early evening Playhouse show. Licensed venue, admission 19 and over. Check out our new All Ages workshops on Friday and Saturday afternoon nearby inside the hotel. They're fascinating and free!
Jazz at The Grill on York | 440 King St.
Located at 440 King (corner of King and York Street), just around the corner from our King's Place Stage. The emphasis is definitely on contemporary and modern jazz in a relaxed intimate setting - just the way we like it. Licensed venue, admission 19 and over.
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 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, catch some great live music in the bars or the tents. 7PM nightly.
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 over to the neighbouring Blues, Mojo and Barracks tents. 6:30PM nightly.
