Acoustica Summer Concert Series
📆 June 1-Aug. 29
📍 Various outdoor locations throughout the city
💲 FREE
🎵 In Moncton, every outdoor space is a potential concert venue, especially during Acoustica when familiar faces and emerging artists serenade the crowds at spots all over town during this annual live music series. Pull up a stool or lay out your picnic blanket, order a bite to eat or bring some snacks and indulge your inner music lover under the open sky - it’s a summertime tradition in the city you won’t soon forget. 🎵
The City of Moncton is thrilled to collaborate with Downtown Moncton Centre-ville Inc. to present an incredible entertainment lineup four days a week, from June 1 to Aug. 29, through Acoustica and PatioFest. The summer concert series returns this year with another exciting lineup of FREE outdoor shows.
The 2024 program will include the following series:
- Musical concerts at Victoria Park on Tuesday evenings
- Family-friendly entertainment at Centennial Park on Wednesday evenings
- Musical concerts at various downtown locations on Thursday evenings
- Acoustic singers and songwriters at the Moncton Market on Saturday mornings
SATURDAYS
Moncton Market – 11 a.m.
June 1 – Aug. 24
Emerging talent
TUESDAYS
Victoria Park – 7 p.m.
June 4 – Aug. 20
Local acts
WEDNESDAYS
Centennial Park – 6 p.m.
June 5 – Aug. 21
Family-friendly entertainment
THURSDAYS: PatioFest
PatioFest presented by Downtown Moncton Centre-ville Inc.
Downtown Patios – 6 p.m.
June 6 – Aug. 29
💺 A limited number of seats will be available at Victoria Park and Centennial Park, and spectators are welcome to bring their own chairs.
🌧️ In the event of inclement weather, the show will be cancelled, and a notice of cancellation will be posted on the City of Moncton's Facebook page.
2024 Acoustica Lineup
This year’s lineup includes a unique blend of musical genres and performances. Take in a summer favourite or discover new talent!
Tuesdays at Victoria Park (7 p.m.)
- June 4: Just Friends
- June 11: Fundy Ceilidh
- June 18: Écarlate
- June 25: Pipes & Drums RCMP NB Band
- July 2: Blue Clay
- July 9: Ivan Daigle
- July 16: Codiac Concert Band
- July 23: Francine McClure Trio
- July 30: Ivan Hicks & the Sussex Avenue Fiddlers
- August 6: Atlantic Bridge
- August 13: The Hound Dog Ramblers
- August 20: Amélie Gautreau, winner of Accros de la chanson 2024
Wednesdays at Centennial Park (6 p.m.)
- June 5: Kim Conway Music for Littles
- June 12: Scouts Canada
- June 19: Moncton Public Library
- June 26: Mad Science
- July 3: DansEncorps
- July 10: Mr. Mark
- July 17: Dance Fitness
- July 24: Resurgo Place
- July 31: Youth Fiddlers, Sara and James Nelson
- August 7: Ukrainian Association of Moncton
- August 14: Dance Fitness
- August 21: End of Summer Party!
Thursday evenings at various downtown locations featuring DMCI’s PatioFest lineup (6 p.m.)
| Date | Artist | Venue |
| June 6 | Jean-Marc LeBlanc | Monk 10 |
| June 13 | Félix Belliveau | St. James Gate |
| June 20 | Justine Richardson | The Bunker |
| June 27 | Kendra Gale | Loli |
| July 4 | Clinton Fernandez | Old Triangle |
| July 11 | Samuel Bourgeois Duo | Riverfront Café |
| July 18 | Alex Madsen | Mexi's |
| July 25 | Cameron Molloy | Classic Burger |
| August 1 | Kelsey Albert | Palette |
| August 8 | Jaclyn Reinhart | St. James Gate |
| August 13 | Édition Acadie Rock Edition This edition of PatioFest takes place on Tuesday evening. | Happy Brewery |
| August 22 | Wesley Thibodeau | Gahan |
| August 29 | Bren & Jon Duo | Carrabba's |
Saturdays at the Moncton Market (11 a.m.)
- June 1: Amber Walls
- June 8: Bérénice Jetté
- June 15: Samaël Pelletier
- June 22: Ben Buchanan
- June 29: Vita and Yeva
- July 6: Corbo
- July 13: Arab Culture Club presents JISR - Musiques du monde
- July 20: Jacques Leger
- PROGRAM CHANGE: On July 27, Sara and James Nelson will perform instead of Reade Gauvin.
- August 3: Allan Laity
- August 10: Marc Gallant
- August 17: Maude Sonier
- August 24: André Saulnier
