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UNB Reds Women's Hockey vs Moncton
🏒 sports
UNB Reds women's ice hockey hosts Moncton at 4 PM at Aitken Centre.
The whole city’s calendar, in one place
What’s on in Fredericton
Quick answer
Fredericton’s best recurring bets: the Boyce Farmers Market every Saturday 7 AM–1 PM, the Garrison Night Market Thursday evenings in summer, and free Officers’ Square concerts on summer Wednesdays. Everything else is in the live calendar below.
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In the spotlight
Season two · Grant-Harvey Centre
The Express are back on home ice
Ten home games, $14.50 a ticket, and a team that reached the final in its first season home. The full schedule, the roster and the story of the name.
The team page
November 5 to 12 · downtown
Silver Wave Film Festival
Eight days of New Brunswick film from the NB Filmmakers' Co-op, where more than half the films have been made by people from here.
What's screening
Beaverbrook Art Gallery · through December 31
Hyperobjectivity and the fall exhibitions
Colleen Wolstenholme’s Works 1992–2025 leads the rotating shows on Queen Street. Adults $20, youth $8.50, under 6 free, and Thursdays run to 9 PM.
What’s on the walls
Pulled from venue feeds, the regional tourism calendar and open listings, and refreshed through the day. This is what is happening; the things that run every week are on the weekly schedule.
Sunday November 1
Run for KidSport
📍 community
9:30 am · The Run for KidSport is an untimed fundraising event with 3k, 5k and 8k run/walk designed to support KidSportNB. No kid should be left on the sidelines and KidSport NB is a children’s charity program dedicated to removing financial barriers that prevent kids from participating in organized sport. Registration is a minimum donation of $25 to KidSport NB plus processing fees.
Beyblade X @ Flippins #6
Free📍 community
6:15pm · Join us for another free Beyblade X tournament at Flippins! All ages and all skill levels are welcomed. This week, compete for a chance to win a Scale Shark!
Downtown Halloween Events
Free📍 community
Spooky Season has arrived and Downtown Fredericton is the place to be for all things Halloween! Check out all the activities taking place downtown in late October below: Freddy Fri
KOZUMA presents: Wally (MTL), Youknowkeegan & Illumen
🎵 concerts
9pm · Join us for a Halloween celebration Kozuma style. World-class House / Techno / DnB & more all live on a PK sound-system inside of Waves. Featuring DJs: Wally (MTL), Youknowkeegan & Illumen. $100 cash prize to the best costume Waves is a state-of-the-art dry venue designed for pure music and connection. A selection of non-alcoholic cocktails, electrolyte beverages, energy drinks will be available for purchase. Water refill station available. No distractions. No requests. No intoxication. Just music. High vibes.
Conversational French for Beginners
✂️ workshops
6:00 pm · If you have the basic grammar and want to improve your speaking skills, then this course is for you. Advance registration is required.
Crafting the Short Story - Online class
✂️ workshops
6:30 pm · Here’s an opportunity to focus on writing effective short stories, covering many of the basics of short story writing. You'll learn how to set the scene, create and develop believable characters, avoid common pitfalls and much more. Advance registration is required.
Picture Perfect - Creative Photography class
✂️ workshops
6:30 pm · Explore the art of visual storytelling, from idea to picture-perfect! This course is for everyone, regardless of your photography experience. Using whatever camera you have, we will explore your creative vision and how to best capture and share it with others. Advance registration required.
The SilverFish Photography Collective presents: "Equivalents"
Free🎨 galleries
For 25 years, the Silverfish Photography Collective, a group of photographers based in Fredericton, New Brunswick, have exhibited thought-provoking concepts through photography and a diverse range of image-making processes. The UNB Art Centre is open Mon. - Fri., 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., and for special events.
Still Here: Preserving Our Legacy
🎨 galleries
Still Here brings together the stories of Black families whose presence in New Brunswick stretches back centuries. The exhibition weaves together historical documents, first-person accounts, original poetry by Thandiwe McCarthy, and photographs by Gary Weekes to explore themes of heritage, community, resilience, and identity across generations. An accompanying book of the same name, published by Goose Lane Editions, combines these elements into a single volume available through the Beaverbrook Boutique. The exhibition runs through December.
Beaverbrook Art Gallery Exhibits
🎨 galleries
The Beaverbrook's permanent collection spans more than 7,000 works by New Brunswick, Canadian, and international artists. Running through the end of the year are three exhibitions: Jake Kimble's recent work in video, prints, self-portraits, and beadwork, exploring the body as a site of vulnerability and Indigenous experience; Document/ary, featuring 14 contemporary photographers from Atlantic Canada examining the space between documentary and document; and Still Life: So Much Depends, a survey of the genre from its practical origins through modernist experimentation.
Tuesday November 3
Phantom of the Opera - The Ballet
🎭 theatre
Pathways to Growth: Quiet Presence - Speaking with Confidence as an Introverted Leader or Professional
📍 community
Wednesday November 4
Sophie’s Surprise 29th
🎭 theatre
You’re invited to Sophie’s 29th birthday. It's circus, comedy and chaos disguised as a house party. You'll never stop laughing or know exactly what’s going on. The line between audience and performer disappears the moment you walk in.
Thursday November 5
Hells Bells: Celebrating the Music of AC/DC
🎵 concerts
Hells Bells has been touring since 1994, performing AC/DC's catalogue across North America and beyond. The show includes the band's signature elements: stacks of Marshall amplifiers, cannons, a giant bell, and the schoolboy uniform. All ages welcome.
Self-Improv-ment Improv Night
🎵 concerts
Pathways to Growth: Story Before Camera: Why Great Stories Begin Long Before the Cameras Roll - Lunch and Learn
📍 community
Business After Hours hosted by New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame
📍 community
Fredericton Fall Open House November 5, 2026
📍 community
Red'N'Black
📍 community
HST & Taxation
📍 community
Silver Wave Film Festival
🎪 festivals
New Brunswick's flagship film festival, showcasing NB and world cinema.
Friday November 6
Carl Mayotte Quintet
📍 community
Men of the Deeps Diamond Sunset 60th Anniversary
🎵 concerts
The Men of the Deeps first raised their voices together in 1966, but the friendships and hardships that initially bound them were born in the tunnels beneath the Cape Breton coastline. Men, shaped by the pressure of a life lived underground, where the daylight couldn’t reach. But now, the industry that shaped them is no more, and so they stand and sing in reflection, gratitude, and quiet pride.
Jake Vaadeland and The Sturgeon River Boys
🎵 concerts
UNB Reds Women's Basketball vs Dalhousie
🏒 sports
UNB Reds women's basketball hosts Dalhousie at 7 PM at Richard J. Currie Center.
UNB Reds Women's Hockey vs StFX
🏒 sports
UNB Reds women's ice hockey hosts StFX at 8 PM at Aitken Centre.
UNB Reds Men's Basketball vs Dalhousie
🏒 sports
UNB Reds men's basketball hosts Dalhousie at 9 PM at Richard J. Currie Center.
Sue Maillet and Robert Caissie Duo Music
🎵 concerts
7:00 pm · Multi genre duo with Harmonies, guitar and Mandola. Originals and covers. We love what we do and love when you tap toes and sing with us!
Crabbe Mountain Race Club - Ski Swap
📍 community
The annual Crabbe Mountain Race Club Ski Swap is back! 🎿 Join us Saturday, November 7th at the Fredericton Exhibition Grounds. Get ready for the season with some new-to-you gear, or pass on your pre-loved gear to someone who will get it back out on the snow. 📦 Equipment drop-off: Friday, Nov 6, 4:00–8:00 PM 🛒 Ski swap sale: Saturday, Nov 7, 8:30–11:00 AM (admission is $2/person or $5/family) 🔄 Equipment and cheque pickup: Saturday, Nov 7, 11:30 AM–12:30 PM 📍 Fredericton Exhibition Grounds
Saturday November 7
Between the Worlds: Mystical Market & Psychic Faire
🥕 markets
Fredericton Boyce Farmers Market
Free🥕 markets
The Fredericton Boyce Farmers Market draws crowds every Saturday morning with more than 200 stalls. You'll find the expected farmers market fare—vegetables, meats, baked goods, maple products—alongside ethnic foods, art, crafts, jewellery, and flowers. It's been named one of Canada's ten best farmers markets. The market runs from 7am to 1pm.
Taymouth Community Market
Free🥕 markets
The Taymouth Community Market sets up Saturday mornings at the Taymouth Community Centre, where local vendors sell goods and gift items. There's complimentary coffee and tea on hand, and the whole thing has that neighbourhood gathering feel to it. It runs from 9am to 12:30pm.
New Brunswick Shorts II
🎭 theatre
Tickets: $15.00 General Admission, available in advance or at the door Festival passes accepted for this event, available now .
The Silver Wave Awards
Free🎭 theatre
Presented by: NB Film Co-op, Stephen MacGillivray Photography, fibe tv1, CBC, IATSE 667, IATSE 849, Picaroons, Jane LeBlanc Legacy Fund, DOC Atlantic, and WIFT-AT Saturday, November 7, 2026 9:00pm Tickets: FREE Venue: The Fredericton Playhouse Party: Picaroons Roundhouse - 10:30 PM
Dad Patrol - Chainsaw Fight Fantastic Release Show + Warped Dogwood + Kitsch
🎵 concerts
Beekeeping: An Introduction
✂️ workshops
Global Site Navigation (use tab and down arrow) · Saturday, Nov. 7 (one class) · 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. · $129 (+ HST)
UNB Reds Women's Hockey vs Mount Allison
🏒 sports
UNB Reds women's ice hockey hosts Mount Allison at 8 PM at Aitken Centre.
STU Tommies Women's Hockey vs StFX
🏒 sports
AUS women's hockey: the Tommies host StFX at 3:00 PM. Home-game times can shift, so confirm on the Tommies schedule.
Cap City Tattoo Festival
🎪 festivals
Fredericton UFO Conference & Holistic Fair
📍 community
Sunday November 8
Harvey Remembrance Day Memorial Service
📍 community
Trent McClellan's Be Nice Comedy Tour
🎭 theatre
Trent McClellan, stand-up veteran, star of This Hour Has 22 Minutes, and host of the Halifax Comedy Fest, is touring Canada with The Be Nice Tour, a brand new hour of material. Fresh off the success of last year’s special Worry Muffins, Trent returns with new stories, sharp observations, and the signature warmth that has made him one of the country’s most beloved comedians.
Sam Salmon and The Grand Manan Bandits + Mike Trask
🎵 concerts
Intro to Wheel Throwing
✂️ workshops
3:00 PM · Try your hand at the pottery wheel in this beginner-friendly class and learn the basics of wheel throwing. No previous pottery experience is needed, making it a great introduction for anyone curious about pottery. $345
Intro to Woodworking
✂️ workshops
1:00 PM · A hands-on introduction to woodworking for beginners. Over five sessions, you'll learn to safely use common tools, including the mitre saw, bandsaw, router, and hand tools, plus basic joinery. You'll complete two projects to take home. No experience needed. $255
Monday November 9
Triumph and Tribute
🎵 concerts
*Fredericton Symphony Orchestra packages are available now. Click here.
Employment Bootcamp - Creative Career Expo NB
📍 community
Tuesday November 10
Signature 3: HeartStrings
🎵 concerts
An evening that illuminates the many shapes of love — from yearning and destiny to tenderness and rediscovery. Conductor: Mélanie Léonard Guest artist: Danielle Sametz, violin Program M Mozetich: Affairs of the Heart (1997) R Wagner: Siegfried Idyll (1870) J Sibelius: Pelléas et Mélisande Op. 46 (1905)
BRIAR – AETERNA MEMORIA TOUR
🎵 concerts
Fredericton's Health Care Summit
📍 community
Creative Hub Career Expo NB- Fall 2026 by Ignite & My East Coast Experience
📍 community
Poppies Painting: A Creative Evening at The Art Hatchery
✂️ workshops
6:30 · Join us for an evening of painting, creativity, and connection at our private home studio! We’ll guide you step-by-step as you create your own beautiful poppy painting, capturing the vibrant colours and delicate beauty of these lovely flowers. No painting experience is needed. Just come ready to have some fun, and enjoy a little creative time for yourself. What’s Included: Step-by-step painting instruction All painting supplies and materials Your own finished painting to take home A relaxed, welcoming atmosphere with plenty of time to paint
Human Poem and Story Generators
✂️ workshops
In a time when phones can deliver a dozen rhyming couplets about “Making a Pancake in Syracuse” in milliseconds, what do we hope to do when we set out to write our own poems and st
Wednesday November 11
Gagetown Remembrance Day Ceremony
📍 community
Mactaquac Remembrance Day Ceremony
📍 community
New Maryland Remembrance Day Service
📍 community
Ridge - The Fugitives: A Special Remembrance Day presentation
🎵 concerts
Ridge is a theatrical concert built around the experiences of WWI soldiers. During this time, men in the trenches wrote and sang their own music. Some were funny. Others heartbreaking. Ridge collects those songs and performs them live alongside a gripping narrative.
Stanley Remembrance Day Ceremony
📍 community
UNB Reds Men's Hockey vs Moncton
🏒 sports
UNB Reds men's ice hockey hosts Moncton at 8 PM at Aitken Centre.
Thursday November 12
The Bakersfield Sound Tribute
🎵 concerts
“THE BAKERSFIELD SOUND” TRIBUTE SHOW is a celebration of the raw, electrified country sound that changed music forever! Step back into the honky-tonks of California and experience the bold, gritty style that broke away from tradition and redefined country music.
Beadwork – From Beginner to Breathtaking 2
✂️ workshops
Global Site Navigation (use tab and down arrow) · Thursdays, Nov. 12 to Dec. 3 (4 weeks) · 6 - 8 p.m. · $149 (+ HST)
Comedy Night in the Wiser's Room hosted by Anthony Bryan and Brandy Rivers
🎭 theatre
Capital Art Sale
🎨 galleries
The Capital Art Sale brings together hundreds of works by Fredericton artists and makers across multiple mediums—paintings, photography, pottery, jewellery, prints and beyond. The gallery-style setup at Capital Exhibit Centre lets you browse at your own pace, with the Gallery Grotto offering a quieter spot to sit. Admission is free, and there are hands-on art activities available throughout the four days. New work gets added as the sale runs, so there's reason to drop by more than once.
Christmas at the Station - McAdam Railway Station Decorating Show
🏛️ culture
2:00 PM to 8:00 PM daily · The Christmas Decorating Show runs from Thursday, November 12th to Sunday, November 22nd, and we’re open Thursday to Sunday during that time. Doors are open 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM daily, and noon to 8:00 PM on Saturdays, so you can stop by after work, spend an afternoon, or make an evening of it. Admission is $15 per person, and children 12 and under are free. There’s no need to buy ahead, because tickets are sold at the door only, and we accept all payment methods. Bring the family, bring a friend, and start your Christmas season at the Station. 🎄
Friday November 13
Matthew Byrne & Sherman Downey
📍 community
Next Stop Comedy at First Light Distillery
🎭 theatre
Community Connections: Connect & Play
🎭 theatre
Hawksley Workman @ Charlotte Street Arts Centre
🎵 concerts
UNB Reds Men's Volleyball vs Montreal
🏒 sports
UNB Reds men's volleyball hosts Montreal at 7 PM at Richard J. Currie Center.
UNB Reds Women's Volleyball vs Saint Mary's
🏒 sports
UNB Reds women's volleyball hosts Saint Mary's at 9 PM at Richard J. Currie Center.
Saturday November 14
Annual Northside Christmas Market
🥕 markets
Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA
📍 community
Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer
📍 community
Fredericton Boyce Farmers Market
Free🥕 markets
The Fredericton Boyce Farmers Market runs Saturday mornings year-round, drawing crowds with more than 200 stalls. You'll find local meats, vegetables, baked goods, maple products, and ethnic foods alongside art, crafts, jewellery, and flowers. It's been named one of Canada's ten best farmers markets.
Needle Felting Landscapes | Beginner - Alyson Scott
📍 community
Taymouth Community Market
Free🥕 markets
The Taymouth Community Market sets up Saturday mornings at the Taymouth Community Centre, where vendors sell goods and gift items. Complimentary coffee and tea keep things warm while you browse. It's a straightforward community gathering spot for picking up something special or just soaking in the local scene.
George Canyon & Aaron Pritchett: Cowboy Christmas
🎵 concerts
George Canyon & Aaron Pritchett at the Fredericton Playhouse, presented by Whitecap Entertainment.
Freestyle Embroidery
✂️ workshops
This introduction to the most playful style of hand embroidery (also called “doodle stitching”) will get you comfortable choosing colours and materials as well as creating a variet
Introduction to Acrylic Painting
✂️ workshops
Learn the fundamental techniques of acrylic painting with artist Kaity Craig and break through your creative barriers!
DAM THAT RIVER
🎵 concerts
Soap Making Workshop
✂️ workshops
Global Site Navigation (use tab and down arrow) · Saturday, Nov. 14 (one class) · 2 - 4 p.m. · $85 (+ HST)
UNB Reds Men's Volleyball vs Montreal
🏒 sports
UNB Reds men's volleyball hosts Montreal at 2 PM at Richard J. Currie Center.
UNB Reds Women's Volleyball vs Saint Mary's
🏒 sports
UNB Reds women's volleyball hosts Saint Mary's at 4 PM at Richard J. Currie Center.
Fredericton Express vs Elsipogtog Hawks
🏒 sports
Second home date against the Elsipogtog Hawks in the Beauséjour Senior Hockey League. 7 PM puck drop at the Grant-Harvey Centre. Senior hockey at the Grant-Harvey Centre. General admission is $14.50 plus a $0.36 fee on the team’s site, standing room; every BSHL game is also streamed live on AO Live.
Discover Pottery: Making a Travel Mug
✂️ workshops
10:00 AM · Make your own custom ceramic travel mug in this one-time, hands-on pottery class. No previous pottery experience is needed, making it a great introduction to hand-building and pottery. $50
Christmas Bazaar
Free📍 community
10:00 am to 2:00 pm · Christmas cooking, crafts, books, plants, toys, café, new-to-you items.
Postcards from a Magician (with magician Bill Peterson)
✂️ workshops
After more than 20 years performing magic and sharing the incredible magic experiences with tens of thousands of people, magician Bill Peterson is incredibly excited to bring his I
GoodyGoody presents GLO-vember
📍 community
The Happy Booker Used Book Sale
📍 community
Join us for our annual Happy Booker Used Book Sale raising money for Adult Literacy Fredericton. The sale will take place at FHS in the cafeteria from Saturday, November 14th 9:00 Am - 6:00 PM and Sunday, November 15th 10:00 Am - 2:00 Pm. This year we will also have a bake sale set up. All proceeds will support our free, confidential, one-to-one tutoring programs for adult learners in the Greater Fredericton area.
Sunday November 15
Make a Scarf on a Rigid Heddle - Alyson Scott
📍 community
Old Fashioned Country Christmas Market
Free🥕 markets
Oromocto Market
🥕 markets
The Oromocto Market sets up monthly at the Hazen Centre, drawing local vendors who sell homemade food, gifts, and handcrafted items. It's a straightforward community gathering—the kind of place to browse, pick up something made nearby, and grab a bite. Good for a Saturday morning outing if you're in the area.
Protest The Hero - Within Canadian Tour + Choke + Kaonashi
🎵 concerts
NightShifts
🎵 concerts
Dumb Crush + Alexander Flexman
🎵 concerts
The Art Hatchery: Slow Down Sunday: A Creative Encounter Afternoon
✂️ workshops
1:30pm · Join us for our first Slow Down Sunday! Take a break from the everyday hustle and join us for a relaxing afternoon of art-making at The Art Hatchery. We'll guide you through creating your very own bee and flower painting using watercolour pencils and coffee... yes, you read that right! We'll use coffee to create the beautiful golden tones of a honeycomb. We'll have part of the image ready for you, with plenty of room to add your own details and make it your own, so no stress about drawing. No experience needed, just come ready to slow down and enjoy some creative time.
Monday November 16
The Art Hatchery: Watercolour Snowpeople Greeting Card Workshop
✂️ workshops
6:30 · Get into the holiday spirit with a two-part watercolour workshop where we’ll create six adorable, handmade Christmas greeting cards! Each snowperson will have its own personality, and you’ll get to play with colourful watercolour backgrounds and simple techniques to bring your designs to life. Please note: This is a two-session workshop, and you must attend both sessions to complete your cards. Each session is 1.5 hours long.
Tuesday November 17
Colin Mochrie & Asad Mecci: HYPROV
🎭 theatre
Colin Mochrie & Asad Mecci at the Fredericton Playhouse, presented by Sonic Concerts.
Human Poem and Story Generators
✂️ workshops
In a time when phones can deliver a dozen rhyming couplets about “Making a Pancake in Syracuse” in milliseconds, what do we hope to do when we set out to write our own poems and st
NB Spirits Festival
🎪 festivals
Wednesday November 18
Leif Vollebekk - Revelation Tour
🎵 concerts
There’s a certain kind of song you only really hear late at night. Leif Vollebekk writes those songs.
Rose Cousins @ Fredericton Playhouse
🎵 concerts
Rose Cousins at Fredericton Playhouse at 2026-11-18T19:00:00-0400
Thursday November 19
Tafelmusik - Staircases
🎵 concerts
It's not every day you can see a world-renowned baroque orchestra live. Tafelmusik has set the standard for period performances for over 40 years. Synonymous with virtuosity, passion, and artistic excellence. Their discography has toured in more than 350 cities across 32 countries and earned them 10 JUNO Awards along the way.
The Future of Innovation Conference 2026
📍 community
A Taste of Canadian Rye Whisky with John & Cooper Sleeman
📍 community
Don't Touch That Dial!
✂️ workshops
An evening of stories about signals, sounds and invisible connections.
To Every Thing There Is a Season
📍 community
Friday November 20
Christmas With The Ennis Sisters
🎵 concerts
For over 25 years, Maureen, Karen and Teresa have been captivating audiences with their highly woven sibling harmonies and endearing humour. With a mix of original songs, holiday classics, humorous recitations and a little Irish step-dancing, Christmas with The Ennis Sisters is sure to ignite your holiday spirit. Don't miss the chance to delight in a tradition cherished by so many!
The Charlotte Street Holiday Market
🥕 markets
Hatch Connect: Celebrating Entrepreneurship
📍 community
JHSC Social Event
📍 community
UNB Reds Men's Hockey vs UPEI
🏒 sports
UNB Reds men's ice hockey hosts UPEI at 8 PM at Aitken Centre.
Saturday November 21
A Very Merry Holiday Craft Market
Free🥕 markets
Country Boys Christmas Show
🎵 concerts
COUNTRY BOYS, a tribute to Alan Jackson, Garth Brooks, Brad Paisley & George Strait -CHRISTMAS EDITION Imagine a Christmas show with these 4 Country Music icons together on one stage at the same time… The Country Boys Christmas show will take you there!
Fredericton Boyce Farmers Market
Free🥕 markets
The Fredericton Boyce Farmers Market runs Saturday mornings year-round, drawing crowds with more than 200 stalls. You'll find the expected farmers market fare—vegetables, meats, baked goods, maple products—alongside ethnic foods, art, crafts, jewellery, and flowers. It's been named one of Canada's ten best farmers markets, and the reputation seems earned: the place is genuinely busy and colourful on Saturday mornings.
Lennie Gallant - The Innkeeper's Christmas 2026
📍 community
Taymouth Community Market
Free🥕 markets
The Taymouth Community Market sets up Saturday mornings at the Taymouth Community Centre, bringing together vendors selling goods and gift items. Grab a complimentary coffee or tea while you browse, and soak in the community atmosphere. It's a straightforward way to find something interesting and support local.
Textures in Nature
✂️ workshops
Learn to create some of the many textures found in nature in this full day, acrylic / mixed media workshop with Kaity Craig.
Zine Making 101
✂️ workshops
This pay-what-you-wish workshop is designed to introduce curious, would-be zinesters to the world of zines and zine making.
Turbo + Monteith + Tactus
🎵 concerts
Fredericton Express vs Dalhousie Marauders
🏒 sports
A rematch of last season’s final: the Dalhousie Marauders, who swept the Express for the 2026 BSHL championship, make their first visit of the season. 7 PM puck drop at the Grant-Harvey Centre. Senior hockey at the Grant-Harvey Centre. General admission is $14.50 plus a $0.36 fee on the team’s site, standing room; every BSHL game is also streamed live on AO Live.
VS Xtreme - Beyblade X Tournament
📍 community
10:45AM · Compete in Fredericton's third regional Beyblade X tournament. Claim the crown, have tons of fun and win prizes! All ages and all skill levels are welcomed.
Holly Jolly Holiday Market 2026
🥕 markets
The Holiday Market returns for its sixth year, filling the Richard J. Currie Center with New Brunswick makers, bakers and vintage sellers. It's the kind of event where you'll find handmade goods, local food and secondhand treasures all in one spot over the weekend.
Film: Trailblazing - The Matt Hadley Story
✂️ workshops
Set against the breathtaking landscapes of the Canadian Rockies, this intimate documentary explores resilience, innovation, and the power of community in the face of adversity. It
Sunday November 22
J Anthony Granelli Trio - Tales of A Charlie Brown Christmas
🎵 concerts
Hear the music that made A Charlie Brown Christmas unforgettable. Tales of a Charlie Brown Christmas is a live concert built around Vince Guaraldi's iconic jazz score. A trio of piano, bass and drums plays the songs you love just as they were first played.
New Maryland Market
🥕 markets
New Maryland hosts a monthly market with over 45 local vendors spread across crafts, art, food trucks, and plant sellers. It's a relaxed Sunday afternoon sort of place, the kind where you can browse handmade goods and seasonal items without much pressure. Located about 20 minutes from Fredericton, it's become a regular gathering spot for people looking to support local makers and find a few unique things.
Discover Pottery: Making a Mug
✂️ workshops
2PM · A one-time, hands-on session where you hand-build and decorate your own mug using underglaze techniques, no wheel needed. No experience required. $50
Tuesday November 24
Soap Making Workshop
✂️ workshops
Wednesday November 25
Fantaisies d'alto
🎵 concerts
Jeunesses Musicales Canada presents a theatrical evening set backstage at Montreal's Monument-National, where founders Lionel Daunais and Charles Goulet of Variétés lyriques plan their season. The production weaves together historical figures and fictional characters, moving between operetta arias and spirited dance numbers—waltzes, Charlestons, and more—drawing on a rich repertoire that crosses borders and eras. It's part history, part invention, all music.
Sales Training Experts Open Office: Turning Conversations into Customers
📍 community
STU Tommies Women's Hockey vs UNB
🏒 sports
AUS women's hockey: the Tommies host UNB at 7:00 PM. Home-game times can shift, so confirm on the Tommies schedule.
The Art Hatchery Picaroon Paint & Sip "Unser the Winter Sky"
✂️ workshops
6:30 · Cost: $45 per person, all supplies included Includes a $2 voucher toward any Picaroons-made beverage! Join us for a fun, creative night out as we guide you step-by-step through painting your own "Under a Winter Sky." Whether you come with friends or on your own, it's a great chance to unwind, enjoy a drink, and get creative. No experience needed! Space is limited, so register to reserve your spot!
FHS: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
🧸 family
*This performance takes place at the Fredericton High School, Tom Morrison Theatre. FHS Productions is proud to present a vibrant reimagining of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat ! Featuring the iconic music of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, this beloved family favorite returns to the Tom Morrison Theatre bringing the classic biblical tale of jealousy, betrayal, and triumph to kaleidoscopic life.
Thursday November 26
Harry Manx
📍 community
Oromocto Market
🥕 markets
The Oromocto Market sets up monthly at the Hazen Centre, drawing local vendors who sell homemade food, handcrafted items, and gift goods. It's a straightforward community gathering—browse what's on offer, pick up something made nearby, grab a bite. The market runs evening hours, making it an accessible stop if you're in the area or looking for a reason to head out.
InnovateNB Awards
📍 community
Christmas Village Aglow
📍 community
Friday November 27
Indigenous Holiday Night Market
🥕 markets
Nameless Friends with Ranger Thin & Kitsch
🎵 concerts
UNB Reds Women's Basketball vs UPEI
🏒 sports
UNB Reds women's basketball hosts UPEI at 7 PM at Richard J. Currie Center.
UNB Reds Women's Hockey vs St. Thomas
🏒 sports
UNB Reds women's ice hockey hosts St. Thomas at 8 PM at Aitken Centre.
UNB Reds Men's Basketball vs UPEI
🏒 sports
UNB Reds men's basketball hosts UPEI at 9 PM at Richard J. Currie Center.
The Nutcracker
🎭 theatre
Presented by Dance Fredericton Danse and featuring guest soloists Anna Ishii and Angel Vizcaino, Les Grands Ballets Canadiens and Liam Caines, formerly Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet. The Nutcracker is a full-length ballet which showcases original choreography created for Dance Fredericton Danse, elaborate costuming, and sets, and the classical score by Pyotr Tchaikovsky.
Saturday November 28
Fredericton Boyce Farmers Market
Free🥕 markets
The Fredericton Boyce Farmers Market runs Saturday mornings with more than 200 stalls spread across the space. You'll find local meats, vegetables, baked goods, maple products, and ethnic foods alongside art, crafts, jewellery, and flowers. It's been named one of Canada's ten best farmers markets.
Santa Claus Parade
🎪 festivals
Taymouth Community Market
Free🥕 markets
The Taymouth Community Market sets up Saturday mornings at the Taymouth Community Centre with vendors selling goods and gift items. Coffee and tea are on the house, and there's a genuine community feel to the whole thing. It's a straightforward way to browse local wares and catch up with neighbours.
UNB Reds Women's Volleyball vs Moncton
🏒 sports
UNB Reds women's volleyball hosts Moncton at 8 PM at Richard J. Currie Center.
Christmas in the Village 2026
🎪 festivals
Local artisans, handcrafts, tasty treats, warming stations, carollers, photo kiosks, pottery demos and Santa Claus, through the village on Front Street. Run by the Gagetown and Area Chamber of Commerce.
Monday November 30
Christmas in Cape Breton
🎭 theatre
Christmas in Cape Breton is a celebration of the season through the brilliant music and comedy of multiple award-winning comedians, Bette MacDonald and Maynard Morrison, Juno Award nominees, from Beolach, Wendy MacIsaac and Mac Morin and ECMA award winner, Jordan Musycsyn – who have been selling out their shows for nearly two decades.
Tuesday December 1
Stadacona Band Holiday Concert With Terra Spencer
Free🎵 concerts
Giving Tuesday for the Chalmers Foundation's Hybrid OR
Free📍 community
The Chalmers Foundation's Giving Tuesday push for its $4.6 million Hybrid Operating Room campaign at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital: one room that combines advanced imaging and surgery so vascular procedures, cancer biopsies and minimally invasive treatments happen in a single session. $3.02 million is already in hand; the day is about the rest.
Chalmers Foundation Gift Wrap at Regent Mall
📍 community
Hand your presents to the Chalmers Foundation's gift-wrap table at Regent Mall and walk away with them wrapped, by donation, through December 24. Proceeds go to the Foundation's area of greatest need at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital. Hours follow the mall's holiday schedule; the Foundation will post the table's location.
Wednesday December 2
UNB Reds Women's Hockey vs Mount Allison
🏒 sports
UNB Reds women's ice hockey hosts Mount Allison at 8 PM at Aitken Centre.
STU Tommies Women's Hockey vs UPEI
🏒 sports
AUS women's hockey: the Tommies host UPEI at 7:00 PM. Home-game times can shift, so confirm on the Tommies schedule.
Thursday December 3
Smokey Mountain Songbird: Tribute to Dolly Parton
🎵 concerts
Newfoundland-born Laurie Lynn has spent decades performing country music, but found her true calling paying homage to Dolly Parton. Growing up in a household where country music played constantly, she felt a deep kinship with Parton's work and life. After raising her family, Lynn returned to performing as a Dolly tribute artist, now touring across Canada, the United States, and Mexico. With a vibrato voice and stage presence that audiences have long compared to Parton herself, Lynn brings an energetic performance to the Playhouse. Smokey Mountain Songbird captures the spirit of the country legend through song and storytelling.
Hacking for the Holidays Fredericton: Toy Adapting Event
📍 community
Friday December 4
Fredericton Express vs Dalhousie Marauders
🏒 sports
A Friday-night home game against the defending champion Dalhousie Marauders. Note the later 7:30 PM puck drop at the Grant-Harvey Centre. Senior hockey at the Grant-Harvey Centre. General admission is $14.50 plus a $0.36 fee on the team’s site, standing room; every BSHL game is also streamed live on AO Live.
Capital Dance: Winter Showcase Season 8
🎭 theatre
Join us for our Winter Showcase, a special celebration of all the hard work, growth, and creativity our dancers have put into Term 1! This performance will feature all of our dancers as they take the stage to share what they have been working on and celebrate an amazing start to the dance season. We can't wait to bring the magic of dance to the stage and share this special experience with our dance families!
Saturday December 5
Esoterica: Holiday Bizarre
📍 community
Fredericton Boyce Farmers Market
🥕 markets
The Fredericton Boyce Farmers Market runs Saturdays from 7am to 1pm, drawing crowds with more than 200 stalls. You'll find fresh vegetables and meat, baked goods, maple products, and ethnic foods alongside art, crafts, jewellery, and flowers. It's been named one of Canada's ten best farmers markets.
Jemseg Lions Club Farmers' Market
🥕 markets
The Jemseg Lions Club hosts their farmers' market on Saturday morning with breakfast available alongside farm-fresh produce, meats, and baked goods. You'll also find plants, crafts, and antiques for sale.
Taymouth Community Market
Free🥕 markets
The Taymouth Community Market sets up Saturday mornings at the Taymouth Community Centre, where local vendors sell everything from goodies to unique gift items. Coffee and tea are on the house, and there's a genuine community feel to the whole thing. It's a straightforward way to browse, shop, and catch up with neighbours.
Sunday December 6
Merry & Bright Holiday Market
🥕 markets
A holiday market with a curated selection of makers and small businesses selling their wares. The Delta Hotel transforms into a festive space with photo opportunities and seasonal decor, drawing a crowd of shoppers looking for gifts and holiday cheer.
Annual Christmas Seasonal Concert
🎵 concerts
*Fredericton Symphony Orchestra packages are available now. Click here. Join the Fredericton Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of FSO Musical Director Richard Hornsby for our annual Christmas seasonal concert. Celebrate the season with a collection of classical pieces with relevant to the festive period. Bring you singing voices as the concert will conclude with our traditional sing-along.
Monday December 7
Core Dance: Winter Wonderland Episode 1
🎭 theatre
Tickets go on sale on Wednesday, November 4 at 10am. Playhouse Member presale starts on Monday, November 2 at 10am. It’s time to hit the stage! Join us in celebrating our Season Five recreational Club dancers as they showcase their hard work on the big stage. With special guest performances from our competitive Company, Winter Wonderland will be a show you don’t want to miss!
Tuesday December 8
Core Dance: Winter Wonderland Episode 2
🎭 theatre
Tickets go on sale on Wednesday, November 4 at 10am. Playhouse Member presale starts on Monday, November 2 at 10am. It’s time to hit the stage! Join us in celebrating our Season Five recreational Club dancers as they showcase their hard work on the big stage. With special guest performances from our competitive Company, Winter Wonderland will be a show you don’t want to miss!
Wednesday December 9
Core Dance: Winter Wonderland Episode 3
🎭 theatre
Tickets go on sale on Wednesday, November 4 at 10am. Playhouse Member presale starts on Monday, November 2 at 10am. It’s time to hit the stage! Join us in celebrating our Season Five recreational Club dancers as they showcase their hard work on the big stage. With special guest performances from our competitive Company, Winter Wonderland will be a show you don’t want to miss!
Fredericton | LIVE Psychic Medium Group Reading with Michelle Russell
📍 community
Thursday December 10
Les Gars du nord
📍 community
Core Dance: Winter Wonderland Episode 4
🎭 theatre
Tickets go on sale on Wednesday, November 4 at 10am. Playhouse Member presale starts on Monday, November 2 at 10am. It’s time to hit the stage! Join us in celebrating our Season Five recreational Club dancers as they showcase their hard work on the big stage. With special guest performances from our competitive Company, Winter Wonderland will be a show you don’t want to miss!
Friday December 11
Fredericton Express vs Saint John Flames
🏒 sports
The Saint John Flames return for the first half of a home-and-home weekend: Friday in Fredericton, Saturday in Saint John. 7 PM puck drop at the Grant-Harvey Centre. Senior hockey at the Grant-Harvey Centre. General admission is $14.50 plus a $0.36 fee on the team’s site, standing room; every BSHL game is also streamed live on AO Live.
Saturday December 12
A Sons of Maxwell Holiday Celebration
🎵 concerts
Award winning Sons of Maxwell are happy to announce they’re bringing their Holiday Celebration to the Fredericton Playhouse for the first time.
Fredericton Boyce Farmers Market
🥕 markets
The Fredericton Boyce Farmers Market runs Saturday mornings year-round, drawing crowds with more than 200 stalls. You'll find local meats, vegetables, baked goods, maple products, and ethnic foods alongside art, crafts, jewellery, and flowers. It's been named one of Canada's ten best farmers markets.
Keswick Community Market 2026
🥕 markets
The Keswick Community Market brings together local artisans and food vendors for a day of shopping and browsing. You'll find handmade crafts and food offerings in a community setting. It's a chance to support local businesses while picking up something unique.
Taymouth Community Christmas Market
Free🥕 markets
The Taymouth Community Christmas Market brings together vendors selling gifts and goods under one roof. Grab a complimentary coffee or tea while you browse, and soak in the community atmosphere. The market runs Saturday morning from 9am to 12:30pm at the Taymouth Community Centre.
Sharing is Caring: Non-Monogamy for Beginners
📍 community
Sunday December 13
Hanwell Christmas Market
Free🥕 markets
New Maryland Market
🥕 markets
New Maryland hosts a monthly market featuring over 45 local vendors—crafters, artists, food trucks, and plant sellers among them. It's a relaxed Sunday afternoon out, about 20 minutes from Fredericton, where you can find handmade goods, gifts, and seasonal items all in one spot. The market runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Oromocto Market
🥕 markets
The Oromocto Market sets up at the Hazen Centre with local vendors selling homemade food, gifts, and handcrafted items. It's a straightforward community gathering where you can browse, eat, and support small business. The market runs monthly.
The Debaters Live - Holiday Special
🎭 theatre
For two decades, Canadians have been turning up the volume whenever The Debaters comes on. To mark their 20th anniversary on the radio, Steve Patterson and his favourite sparring partners are bringing the whole ridiculous and hilarious operation on a holiday tour! These special shows aren't recorded for broadcast so... what happens in the theatre stays in the theatre.
Communities: Opening Celebration
🎨 galleries
Featuring the work of Guy Duguay, Letitia Fraser, Yvon Gallant, and Nelson White Saturday, September 12, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Join us at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery as we celebrate t
Monday December 14
Matt Dusk @ Fredericton Playhouse
🎵 concerts
Matt Dusk at Fredericton Playhouse at 2026-12-14T19:30:00-0400
Wednesday December 16
KANDY IN FREDERICTON / MONARCH
📍 community
Friday December 18
Fredericton Express vs Miramichi Northmen
🏒 sports
The last home game before Christmas: the Miramichi Northmen visit on the Friday schools let out. 7:30 PM puck drop at the Grant-Harvey Centre. Senior hockey at the Grant-Harvey Centre. General admission is $14.50 plus a $0.36 fee on the team’s site, standing room; every BSHL game is also streamed live on AO Live.
Home For Christmas
📍 community
Rogue Productions at the Fredericton Playhouse, presented by Rogue Productions.
Saturday December 19
Candlelight: Christmas Classics
📍 community
Candlelight: Tribute to Micheal Jackson
📍 community
Fredericton Boyce Farmers Market
🥕 markets
The Fredericton Boyce Farmers Market runs Saturdays from 7am to 1pm, drawing crowds with more than 200 stalls. You'll find local meats, vegetables, and baked goods alongside maple products and ethnic foods. Beyond the food, there's art, crafts, jewellery, and flowers to browse. It's been named one of Canada's ten best farmers markets.
Saturday December 26
Fredericton Boyce Farmers Market
🥕 markets
The Fredericton Boyce Farmers Market runs Saturdays from 7am to 1pm, drawing more than 200 stalls. You'll find the usual farmers market fare—meats, vegetables, baked goods, maple products, and ethnic foods—alongside art, crafts, jewellery, and flowers. It's been named one of Canada's ten best farmers markets.
Sunday December 27
Dufflebag Theatre - The Three Musketeers
🧸 family
DuffleBag Theatre turns The Three Musketeers into a hilarious adventure by casting audience members in the lead roles. Yes, really. Professional actors guide the story and adapt on the spot as brave volunteers step into the boots of heroes, villains, and unlikely sidekicks. No two shows are ever the same.
Monday December 28
UNB Reds Men's Volleyball vs Manitoba
🏒 sports
UNB Reds men's volleyball hosts Manitoba at 8 PM at Richard J. Currie Center. Non-conference game.
Tuesday December 29
UNB Reds Men's Volleyball vs Manitoba
🏒 sports
UNB Reds men's volleyball hosts Manitoba at 8 PM at Richard J. Currie Center. Non-conference game.
Wednesday December 30
UNB Reds Men's Volleyball vs Manitoba
🏒 sports
UNB Reds men's volleyball hosts Manitoba at 8 PM at Richard J. Currie Center. Non-conference game.
Thursday December 31
NYE 2027 A Red Carpet Gala
📍 community
New Years Eve with Wise Guys and special guest Thicker Than Thieves
📍 community
Saturday January 2
Fredericton Express vs Bouctouche JCs
🏒 sports
The Express open 2027 at home against the Bouctouche JCs. 7 PM puck drop at the Grant-Harvey Centre. Senior hockey at the Grant-Harvey Centre. General admission is $14.50 plus a $0.36 fee on the team’s site, standing room; every BSHL game is also streamed live on AO Live.
Friday January 8
UNB Reds Women's Basketball vs Acadia
🏒 sports
UNB Reds women's basketball hosts Acadia at 7 PM at Richard J. Currie Center.
UNB Reds Men's Hockey vs StFX
🏒 sports
UNB Reds men's ice hockey hosts StFX at 8 PM at Aitken Centre.
UNB Reds Men's Basketball vs Acadia
🏒 sports
UNB Reds men's basketball hosts Acadia at 9 PM at Richard J. Currie Center.
Saturday January 9
UNB Reds Women's Basketball vs Acadia
🏒 sports
UNB Reds women's basketball hosts Acadia at 2 PM at Richard J. Currie Center.
UNB Reds Men's Basketball vs Acadia
🏒 sports
UNB Reds men's basketball hosts Acadia at 4 PM at Richard J. Currie Center.
UNB Reds Men's Hockey vs Dalhousie
🏒 sports
UNB Reds men's ice hockey hosts Dalhousie at 8 PM at Aitken Centre.
Fredericton Express vs Bouctouche JCs
🏒 sports
The Express’s last regular-season home game of 2026-27, against the Bouctouche JCs; the regular season ends January 15 and the playoffs follow. 7 PM puck drop at the Grant-Harvey Centre. Senior hockey at the Grant-Harvey Centre. General admission is $14.50 plus a $0.36 fee on the team’s site, standing room; every BSHL game is also streamed live on AO Live.
Wednesday January 13
UNB Reds Men's Hockey vs UPEI
🏒 sports
UNB Reds men's ice hockey hosts UPEI at 8 PM at Aitken Centre.
Friday January 15
UNB Reds Men's Volleyball vs Dalhousie
🏒 sports
UNB Reds men's volleyball hosts Dalhousie at 7 PM at Richard J. Currie Center.
UNB Reds Men's Hockey vs Moncton
🏒 sports
UNB Reds men's ice hockey hosts Moncton at 8 PM at Aitken Centre.
UNB Reds Women's Volleyball vs Dalhousie
🏒 sports
UNB Reds women's volleyball hosts Dalhousie at 9 PM at Richard J. Currie Center.
STU Tommies Women's Hockey vs Dalhousie
🏒 sports
AUS women's hockey: the Tommies host Dalhousie at 7:00 PM. Home-game times can shift, so confirm on the Tommies schedule.
Saturday January 16
Gypsy (Fleetwood Mac Tribute) @ St. Mary's Entertainment Centre / Wolastoq Casino
🎵 concerts
UNB Reds Men's Volleyball vs Dalhousie
🏒 sports
UNB Reds men's volleyball hosts Dalhousie at 2 PM at Richard J. Currie Center.
UNB Reds Women's Volleyball vs Dalhousie
🏒 sports
UNB Reds women's volleyball hosts Dalhousie at 4 PM at Richard J. Currie Center.
UNB Reds Women's Hockey vs Dalhousie
🏒 sports
UNB Reds women's ice hockey hosts Dalhousie at 4 PM at Aitken Centre.
STU Tommies Women's Hockey vs Saint Mary's
🏒 sports
AUS women's hockey: the Tommies host Saint Mary's at 7:00 PM. Home-game times can shift, so confirm on the Tommies schedule.
Sunday January 17
UNB Reds Women's Hockey vs Saint Mary's
🏒 sports
UNB Reds women's ice hockey hosts Saint Mary's at 4 PM at Aitken Centre.
Thursday January 21
Shivering Songs 2027
📍 community
FROSTival 2027
🎪 festivals
FROSTival takes over the Fredericton Capital Region for three weekends of winter activities, both indoors and out. The festival runs from January 21 through February 7, 2027, positioning itself as Atlantic Canada's biggest winter event. If you're looking to embrace the season, there's plenty to explore across the region during that stretch.
Saturday January 23
Little Red Warrior and His Lawyer
🎭 theatre
A Savage Society, Belfry Theatre co-production in association with the NAC Indigenous Theatre. In this courtroom comedy, Little Red Warrior is the last remaining member of the Little Red Warrior First Nation. When a development company breaks ground on his ancestral land, he fights back—literally. What follows is a wild collision of land politics, legal absurdity, mischief, and an unexpected romance.
Sons of Thunder – Strongman Showdown
📍 community
UNB Reds Women's Basketball vs StFX
🏒 sports
UNB Reds women's basketball hosts StFX at 2 PM at Richard J. Currie Center.
UNB Reds Men's Basketball vs StFX
🏒 sports
UNB Reds men's basketball hosts StFX at 4 PM at Richard J. Currie Center.
Sunday January 24
Puuluup
🎵 concerts
Somewhere between a Viking museum and a comedy club, two elegantly dressed Estonians are doing something that shouldn't work — but it absolutely does. Puuluup is Ramo Teder and Marko Veisson: two Estonians who play an ancient Nordic bowed lyre called the talharpa. When they start running it through effects pedals and loopers... the party starts.
Tuesday January 26
Tenille Townes @ Fredericton Playhouse
🎵 concerts
Tenille Townes at Fredericton Playhouse at 2027-01-26T20:00:00-0400
Thursday January 28
YAMATO, Drummers of Japan
🎭 theatre
Forty taiko drums fill the room with “physical music.” One of them, the Odaiko , is a 500-kilogram giant carved from a 400-year-old tree . Imagine its deep resonance anchoring the entire performance. YAMATO is a world-renowned Japanese Taiko drumming group. They've performed more than 4,500 shows in 55 countries. Now, they bring that power to a world tour with one special stop in Canada.
Friday January 29
Ô-Celli Goes to the Movies
🎵 concerts
Eight cellos playing the music you've loved your whole life. Ô-Celli takes the emblematic themes of your favourite movies—from E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial to Harry Potter —and reimagines them for eight cellos.
French Beginners Level 3: LANG 2005
✂️ workshops
Global Site Navigation (use tab and down arrow) · Wednesdays, Jan. 29 to April 9 (10 weeks, no class March 5) · 6 - 7:30 p.m. | Instructor: Émilie Maltais · $195 (No HST)
UNB Reds Women's Volleyball vs Moncton
🏒 sports
UNB Reds women's volleyball hosts Moncton at 8 PM at Richard J. Currie Center.
UNB Reds Women's Hockey vs Moncton
🏒 sports
UNB Reds women's ice hockey hosts Moncton at 8 PM at Aitken Centre.
STU Tommies Women's Hockey vs StFX
🏒 sports
AUS women's hockey: the Tommies host StFX at 7:00 PM. Home-game times can shift, so confirm on the Tommies schedule.
Saturday January 30
UNB Reds Women's Hockey vs StFX
🏒 sports
UNB Reds women's ice hockey hosts StFX at 4 PM at Aitken Centre.
UNB Reds Women's Basketball vs Saint Mary's
🏒 sports
UNB Reds women's basketball hosts Saint Mary's at 7 PM at Richard J. Currie Center.
UNB Reds Men's Basketball vs Saint Mary's
🏒 sports
UNB Reds men's basketball hosts Saint Mary's at 9 PM at Richard J. Currie Center.
STU Tommies Women's Hockey vs Moncton
🏒 sports
AUS women's hockey: the Tommies host Moncton at 3:00 PM. Home-game times can shift, so confirm on the Tommies schedule.
Sunday January 31
Take this Waltz: The music of Leonard Cohen
🎵 concerts
What happens when you stage Leonard Cohen's most famous songs as opera? This production pairs a soaring baritone with a contemporary dancer and live chamber ensemble to explore Cohen's catalogue—Hallelujah, Dance Me to the End of Love, Everybody Knows, and more. Each piece gets theatrical and musical weight that matches the depth of Cohen's writing. Idan Cohen, choreographer and artistic director of Vancouver's Ne. Sans Opera & Dance, directs this reinvention of work by Canada's poet-songwriter, honouring both the spiritual and sensual sides of his legacy.
Friday February 5
FROSTival Gallery Hop
🎨 galleries
Six galleries open their doors for an evening of browsing and mingling. You'll find current exhibitions at Gallery 78, Beaverbrook Art Gallery, the Artisan District, NBCCD's George Fry Gallery, Gallery on Queen, and Charlotte Street Arts Centre. Watch artists and gallery staff at work, chat with the people behind the shows, and take in some light refreshments and music while you're at it. A good excuse to see what's new across the city's gallery scene.
The Highwaymen Show: Great Outlaws Tribute
🎵 concerts
In 1984, Johnny Cash invited Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and Kris Kristofferson to play on his Johnny Cash Christmas TV Special that was filmed in Switzerland. When they got back to the hotel, they started jamming and hanging out and that was how the Highwaymen came to be.
UNB Reds Men's Hockey vs StFX
🏒 sports
UNB Reds men's ice hockey hosts StFX at 8 PM at Aitken Centre.
Saturday February 6
East Coast Blues Legend
📍 community
UNB Reds Men's Hockey vs Dalhousie
🏒 sports
UNB Reds men's ice hockey hosts Dalhousie at 5 PM at Aitken Centre.
Wednesday February 10
Mélodies Nomades
🎵 concerts
CordaVox brings together works by Ravel, Britten, and Evangelista in a concert that traces musical traditions across Canada, England, Greece, Brazil, and Spain. The program weaves together pieces rooted in oral and folkloric traditions, mixing popular heritage with classical composition. It's an evening spent with melodies that have travelled and transformed across cultures and time.
UNB Reds Women's Hockey vs St. Thomas
🏒 sports
UNB Reds women's ice hockey hosts St. Thomas at 8 PM at Aitken Centre.
Friday February 12
UNB Reds Women's Basketball vs Cape Breton
🏒 sports
UNB Reds women's basketball hosts Cape Breton at 7 PM at Richard J. Currie Center.
UNB Reds Men's Hockey vs Acadia
🏒 sports
UNB Reds men's ice hockey hosts Acadia at 8 PM at Aitken Centre.
UNB Reds Men's Basketball vs Cape Breton
🏒 sports
UNB Reds men's basketball hosts Cape Breton at 9 PM at Richard J. Currie Center.
STU Tommies Women’s Hockey vs UNB
🏒 sports
AUS women’s hockey: the Tommies host UNB at 7:00 PM.
Saturday February 13
Candlelight: Romantic Classics
📍 community
UNB Reds Women's Basketball vs Cape Breton
🏒 sports
UNB Reds women's basketball hosts Cape Breton at 2 PM at Richard J. Currie Center.
UNB Reds Men's Basketball vs Cape Breton
🏒 sports
UNB Reds men's basketball hosts Cape Breton at 4 PM at Richard J. Currie Center.
UNB Reds Men's Hockey vs Saint Mary's
🏒 sports
UNB Reds men's ice hockey hosts Saint Mary's at 8 PM at Aitken Centre.
Tuesday February 16
WAR on the Catwalk
🎭 theatre
Murray & Peter Present “WAR On The Catwalk” hosted by Alyssa Edwards. Get ready for your favorite queens performing live on stage. We’ve got Myki Meeks, Jane Don’t, Darlene Mitchell, Juicy Love Dion, Silky Ganache, Discord Addams and Aurora Matrix. The M&G starts at 6pm. The show starts at 8pm. There will be a 20-minute intermission. The Meet & Greet is sold separately as an Add-on.
Friday February 19
FLIP Fabrique - Catch Me... Again!
🎭 theatre
Remember when your closest friends all got together and the weekend took off? That's the world that Catch Me... Again! invites you into. FLIP Fabrique is a Québécois circus that built its international reputation on trampoline-based acrobatics. Their high-flying signature style took their original production on tour across 21 countries. Now, they return with a fearless new cast and a fresh creative vision.
UNB Reds Women's Volleyball vs Memorial
🏒 sports
UNB Reds women's volleyball hosts Memorial at 7 PM at Richard J. Currie Center.
UNB Reds Women's Hockey vs UPEI
🏒 sports
UNB Reds women's ice hockey hosts UPEI at 8 PM at Aitken Centre.
UNB Reds Men's Volleyball vs Sherbrooke
🏒 sports
UNB Reds men's volleyball hosts Sherbrooke at 9 PM at Richard J. Currie Center.
STU Tommies Women's Hockey vs Mount Allison
🏒 sports
AUS women's hockey: the Tommies host Mount Allison at 7:00 PM. Home-game times can shift, so confirm on the Tommies schedule.
Saturday February 20
Thomé Young : Dans la vallée
🎵 concerts
Thomé Young draws from everyday moments, turning them into songs that balance humour with poetry. A decorated songwriter known for strong lyrics and memorable melodies, he's built a reputation as one of his generation's more distinctive voices. Catch him at Théâtre Bernard-Poirier for an hour-long set.
UNB Reds Women's Volleyball vs Memorial
🏒 sports
UNB Reds women's volleyball hosts Memorial at 2 PM at Richard J. Currie Center.
UNB Reds Men's Volleyball vs Sherbrooke
🏒 sports
UNB Reds men's volleyball hosts Sherbrooke at 4 PM at Richard J. Currie Center.
Saturday February 27
YFC Burger Battle 2027
🎪 festivals
The YFC Burger Battle runs through late March, giving you a month to taste burger offerings from restaurants across the Fredericton Capital Region. Sample what different spots have created, then cast your vote for the best one. It's a casual way to try something new and help crown a winner.
Sunday February 28
Landslide: An EPIC Fleetwood Mac Sing-Along
🎵 concerts
“Why see a show when you can BE the show!?” Choir! Choir! Choir! is the fully interactive, participatory show that turns audience into performer! So, get ready to laugh, dance and SING! your hearts out with hundreds of other music-lovers just like you. It’s like a big birthday party for the greatest songs of all time and you’re invited!
Friday March 5
Fredericton Craft Beer Festival 2027
🎪 festivals
The Fredericton Craft Beer Festival returns to the Convention Centre for a weekend of sampling. Local and regional breweries will be pouring their offerings across Friday evening and Saturday morning. Whether you're deep into craft beer or just curious about what's being brewed nearby, there's reason to show up.
Saturday March 6
Forever Seger: The Silver Bullet Experience
🎵 concerts
FOREVER SEGER creates a dynamic journey through the timeless music of Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band. With authentic vocals, a 9-piece band and commanding performances, gives that unmistakable Seger sound. FOREVER SEGER’s fast growing reputation as THE Bob Seger tribute experience, has propelled them onto the top-ranking concert stages and festivals across North America.
Tuesday March 9
Hotel California: The Original Eagles Tribute
🎵 concerts
VaughnCo Entertainment is proud to present Hotel California - The Original Eagles Tribute
Wednesday March 10
The Espionage Orchestra - The music of James Bond
🎵 concerts
You knew you were about to hear something great the moment those opening credits started rolling.
Signature 4: Verdi Requiem
🎵 concerts
*This event takes place at the Wilmot United Church. Thunderous, tender, and fiercely majestic, Verdi’s Requiem reunites Symphony NB and Choeur Louisbourg for a triumphant collaboration of epic proportions. Conductor: Mélanie Léonard Guest artists: Choeur Louisbourg (Monique Richard, Artistic Director) Elisabeth St-Gelais, soprano | Christianne Bélanger, mezzo-soprano Ernesto Ramirez, tenor | Alex Halliday, bass
Thursday March 11
Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia - Billy Goats Gruff & Other Tales
🧸 family
Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia has designed a beautiful puppet show that will charm every kid and adult in the theatre. Their newest production is a compilation of the beloved classics: Goldilocks and the Three Bears , The Three Little Pigs , and The Three Billy Goats Gruff . All three stories are woven together into a single magical adventure.
Saturday March 13
CAN YOU SING CANADA - Fredericton Sings
🎵 concerts
Live Rock Band + Audience Sing-Along Concert Imagine karaoke night, but with a professional rock band, full-performance lighting, and the Playhouse stage.
Sunday March 14
One Fell Swoop Circus - By a Thread
🎭 theatre
One Fell Swoop is a contemporary circus from Australia that specializes in blowing your mind. In By a Thread , their newest show, every performer is connected by long spools of white rope. When one person moves, everyone feels it. Each leap results in a ripple effect that runs through the entire cast, and you can't help but keep your eyes wide open.
Tuesday March 16
Bluebirds
📍 community
Wednesday March 17
Sláinte [IV]: A Celtic Soirée
🎭 theatre
Following three very successful performances Frantically Atlantic is pleased to announce their return to the Fredericton Playhouse with Sláinte [IV] A Celtic Soirée on Saint Patrick’s Day - March 17th 2027 at 7:30 pm. Our first three performances saw standing ovations and encores!
Thursday March 18
Campbell & Johnston @ Dolan's Pub
🎵 concerts
Friday March 19
Steven Page Trio featuring the Elm City String Quartet
🎵 concerts
There's a version of If I Had a Million Dollars that lives in your memory. Maybe it's the one from the radio or the one from the backseat of your parents' car. No matter which, you still know every word thanks to singer-songwriter Steven Page.
Saturday March 20
Sandman: Celebrating the Music of Metallica
🎵 concerts
Sandman, the only Metallica sanctioned tribute band, has been blowing audiences away since 1994. Band members Rick Van Dyk (lead vocals and lead/rhythm guitar), Joe Di Taranto (lead/rhythm guitar and vocals), Paulo Fonseca (bass and vocals), Brent Niemi (drums), collectively have a lifetime of musical experience playing and recording.
Saturday March 27
Le gros orteil : Maringouin
📍 community
Monday April 5
Sea Shanties and Symphonies
🎵 concerts
*Fredericton Symphony Orchestra packages also available now, click here. Join the Fredericton Symphony Orchestra with Saint John’s own Before the Mast Sea-Shanty Folk Group for a unique collaboration that celebrates the rich musical history of sea shanties and other classical music inspired by the sea.
Wednesday April 7
Couleurs du tango
📍 community
Sunday April 11
Patrice L'ecuyer
📍 community
Patrice L’Écuyer
🎭 theatre
Patrice L’Écuyer sur la scène du Centre communautaire Sainte-Anne.
Monday April 12
HAYWIRE w/ guests live in Fredericton
🎵 concerts
Friday April 16
Into the Woods
🎭 theatre
TNB Theatre School Senior Musical Theatre at the Fredericton Playhouse, presented by TNB Theatre School.
Sunday April 18
Kathleen Edwards
🎵 concerts
When Kathleen Edwards walked away from a successful music career in her early thirties, she didn’t disappear quietly. She moved to suburban Ontario and opened a coffee shop called Quitters. A move that says everything about who she is: self-aware, funny, and entirely her own.
Savages Bike Swap
📍 community
Wednesday April 21
The Sweet Caroline Tour: Tribute to Neil Diamond
🎵 concerts
The Sweet Caroline Tour: A Tribute to Neil Diamond is a celebration of one of the most enduring songbooks in popular music history - an era when songs were written with heart, soul and honesty, and melodies stayed with you for a lifetime.
Saturday April 24
GLOB by Les Foutoukours
🎭 theatre
Two strange little characters appear on stage. They're soft as clouds and full of curiosity. But they don’t say a word... and maybe they don’t need to. GLOB is wordless physical theatre in which everything is told through beautiful visuals. Our two friends turn the simplest actions into something filled with wonder. They gently remind us how good it feels to slow down .
Sunday April 25
VÍÍK
📍 community
Tuesday April 27
Agathe & Adrien: N.Ormes
📍 community
Thursday April 29
Swan Lake - Ballet Jörgen
🎭 theatre
Ballet Jörgen returns with one of the most well-known ballets in the classical repertoire. Artistic Director Bengt Jörgen has reimagined this production of Swan Lake in the picturesque seascape of Louisbourg, Nova Scotia. The elaborate sets, designed by Camellia Koo, reflect the beauty of Canada’s national heritage park and provide a dramatic backdrop to Robert Doyle’s 17th-century costume designs.
Friday May 7
Fredericton Marathon 2027
📍 community
Tuesday May 11
Signature 5: Character in Motion
🎵 concerts
Renowned violinist Lara St. John takes centre stage for Mendelssohn’s dramatic violin concerto, framed by Beethoven's commanding energy and Mayer's trailblazing voice. Conductor: Mélanie Léonard Guest artist: Lara St. John, violin Program L v Beethoven: Coriolan Overture Op.62 (1807) F Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto Op.64 (1844) E Mayer: Symphony No.1 (1847)
Tuesday May 18
Mario Tessier: Champion
🎭 theatre
Mario Tessier brings his third one-man show to the Bernard-Poirier Theater. Champion delivers what the Quebec comedian does best: high-energy comedy built on self-deprecating humour and improbable situations. If you've caught Tessier before, you know what to expect. If you haven't, this is a concentrated hit of the stuff.
Sunday May 23
Jean-Michel Blais
🎵 concerts
Former special needs educator Jean-Michel Blais doesn't fit neatly anywhere — and that's exactly what makes him extraordinary. His compositions are emotional and moving journeys that unfold with care.
Tuesday June 1
Signature 6: Of Words & Images
🎵 concerts
A season closer of radiant colour, weaving Shakespearean magic, heavenly lyricism, and Mussorgsky’s evocative Pictures at an Exhibition . Conductor: Mélanie Léonard Guest artist: Camryn Dewar, soprano Program F Mendelssohn: Overture ["A Midsummer Night's Dream"] Op. 21 (1826) I Cusson: Le Récital des anges M Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition (1874)
Saturday June 5
Gypsy (Fleetwood Mac Tribute) @ Fredericton Playhouse
🎵 concerts
Monday June 14
Freddy Beach Ribfest 2027
🎪 festivals
Wednesday June 23
New Brunswick Highland Games Festival 2027
🎪 festivals
Thursday July 1
Canada Day - Fredericton 2027
Free📍 community
Friday July 2
Animaritime 2027
📍 community
Monday September 13
200th Annual FREX
📍 community
Tuesday September 14
Harvest Music Festival
🎵 concerts
Saturday October 16
Fredericton Comedy Classic 2027
🎭 theatre
Back by popular demand! Following our biggest audience EVER in 2026, and an incredible event in 2025, Jokers Canada returns to Fredericton with a showcase of Canada’s BEST comedians. Enjoy the funniest night of the year live from your city’s amazing NEW theatre! As always, comedy lovers can expect a FRESH LINEUP + occasional returning favourites. Lineups will be similar (or better!) calibre as past years.
Saturday October 23
The Piano Men
🎵 concerts
THE PIANO MEN – Celebrating the music of Billy Joel & Elton John Get ready for an ultimate concert experience that is out of this world!
Common questions
What is happening in Fredericton this weekend?
The always-current answer lives on our this weekend page, refreshed automatically. The standing anchors: the Boyce Farmers Market every Saturday 7 AM–1 PM, and in summer the Garrison Night Market on Thursday evenings.
When is the Garrison Night Market?
Thursdays, 4:30–9 PM, June 11 to September 10, 2026, on Carleton Street in the Historic Garrison District, 130+ vendors, food trucks and buskers, free to attend.
What is Fredericton’s biggest festival?
Harvest Music Festival, six days across downtown, September 15–20, 2026. Book accommodation months ahead. FROSTival (Jan–Feb) is the winter counterpart, and the NB Highland Games (July 24–26) hold down midsummer. Our festival guide rates the whole calendar.
Are there free events in Fredericton?
Constantly, tap the Free filter above. Summer staples include Officers’ Square concerts (Wednesdays), Garrison District programming, heritage walking tours in July, and both weekly markets.
Where do concerts happen in Fredericton?
The Playhouse (686 Queen St) for professional touring shows, The Cap (362 Queen St) for the live-music scene, the Cardinal Room for intimate sets, Officers’ Square for free outdoor summer concerts, the Aitken Centre (UNB) for arena shows, and downtown churches, Wilmot United and St. Paul’s, for choral and classical dates.
How does this events calendar stay up to date?
Automatically: Hey Freddy pulls from a dozen sources, the regional tourism calendar, the Playhouse, the Beaverbrook, The Cap, Charlotte Street Arts Centre, NBEX, the Boyce Market and more, several times a day, deduplicates them, and lists everything here. Spot something missing? Tell Freddy.