Celebrate 35 Years of Music and Community at Fredericton’s Harvest Music Festival!
Fredericton’s most anticipated music event of the year is back! From September 9th to 14th, 2025 Harvest Music Festival returns to the heart of downtown for a spectacular six-day celebration of music and community spirit.
This year marks 35 years of Harvest, and they are pulling out all the stops to throw the ultimate end-of-summer party. From world-class headliners to local rising stars, street performers, and immersive cultural showcases, Harvest 2025 promises an unforgettable experience for music lovers of all genres.
A New Main Stage & Festival Venues
One of the most exciting changes this year is the debut of the brand-new TD Main Stage at Officers’ Square. The go-to venue for the biggest acts and late-night afterburners. This new space joins the festival’s original venues, including the Barracks Tent, Acoustic Stage at The Wilmot, and the iconic Fredericton Playhouse.
An Incredible Lineup
This year's headliners include legendary and chart-topping artists like:
- Melissa Etheridge
- Indigo Girls
- The Head and The Heart
- The Revivalists
- Portugal. The Man
- Goose
- Gob
- Lotus
- Eddie 9V
The lineup also features an incredible range of performers like Grace Bowers and The Hodge Podge, David Shaw (solo from The Revivalists), Jah’Mila, Karina Rykman, Connor Fox, The Pure Joys, Jon Hines, Wharf Rats, and many more.
New Pass Options
Whether you are a blues enthusiast or all-access fan, there’s a perfect pass available:
- Ultimate Pass – $345 (+ tax/fees): Includes access to all TD Main Stage shows, afterburners, Barracks Tent, and Acoustic Stage at The Wilmot.
- Day Passes – $115–$155 (+ tax/fees): Choose a day and enjoy world-class performances.
- Big Fun in the Barracks Pass – $75 (+ tax/fees): Includes Capital 6 and Friends, Gob, Lotus, and afterburners at the TD Main Stage.
- New Blues in the Barracks Pass –$59.50 (+tax/fees) For the blues fans! Features The Blackburn Brothers, Garrett Mason & Keith Hallett, Miss Emily, and more.
Festival passes and tickets are on sale now. Get yours before they’re gone! https://harvestmusicfest.ticketpro.ca/en/pages/HMF2025_PASSES
Celebrating the Land
The festival kicks off with a powerful performance of Kulasihkulpon – A Wolastoqey Welcome at the The Barracks on Wednesday, September 10 at 6 PM. This special evening features The Muskrat Singers, Judie Acquin, Kahtolin, M3D14, and Wolastoqey Grand Chief Ron Tremblay, highlighting the rich Indigenous heritage of the region through music, storytelling, and ceremony.
The Harvest Street Experience
Downtown Fredericton will once again transform into a lively festival village as Queen Street shuts down from Thursday to Saturday for a one-of-a-kind street experience. Attendees can enjoy:
- Food trucks and local vendors
- Craft breweries and beverage tents
- Fire shows, buskers, jugglers, and bubblers
- Family-friendly entertainment
- An energetic, welcoming vibe from morning to midnight
Stay, Park, and Play Downtown
To make the most of the Harvest weekend, visitors are encouraged to stay at one of the festival’s partner hotels: Delta Fredericton, Hilton Garden Inn, or Crowne Plaza Lord Beaverbrook are within walking distance of the festival grounds; Chateau Fredericton, Best Western, Comfort Inn, Fredericton Inn, Holiday Inn, and Premiere Suites are fantastic uptown options and the Ramada is our Northside destination. These locations place guests close to the action and dozens of pubs, breweries, and restaurants
Those who miss out on a downtown room can take advantage of the free ANBL Safe Ride Program. This service offers safe and convenient transportation home within city limits. Simply hop on a shuttle at a designated stop and let the driver know the destination. Visit www.harvestmusicfest.ca/anbl-safe-ride for more details!
Showcasing the best of Fredericton’s live music scene and vibrant community, there’s no doubt that Harvest 2025 is shaping up to be a festival to remember. Squeeze the most out of your Harvest by purchasing your tickets and booking your stay early and get ready to experience life well crafted in the Fredericton Capital Region. For the complete lineup, artist bios, and to plan your festival experience, download the Harvest Festival app or visit the official Harvest Music Festival website.