Event Planning The City of Moncton offers resources and support for:Community events, and Major events hosted in Moncton.The City and its partners also enable individuals or commercial groups to rent or reserve certain municipal spaces for private events like celebrations, meetings, and seminars. Plan a Community Event What's a Community Event? These events and festivals are:Created in MonctonCoordinated by community groups and volunteersHeld in Moncton each yearUsually intended for residents, but might attract touristsUsually held outdoors on municipal properties such as parks or public spaces Plan a Major Event What's a Major Event? These events are:Created by a provincial, regional, national or international organizationAre often hosted in Moncton through a local club, association or organizationOften held in a different city every yearMeant to attract tourists to Moncton, but they also draw residents Book a Private Event What's a Private Event? These events are: Organized by individuals or for-profit commercial organizations (e.g., wedding coordinators, corporate retreat organizers, fitness instructors)Typically intended for a limited group of attendees by invitation, qualification, restricted admission, or ticket sales Usually one-time occurrencesUsually held indoorsOccasionally, they can be approved for Outdoor Event Zones (such as public parks and plazas). However, organizers must agree that the public will enjoy ongoing access to the area during the event, and the City reserves the right to cancel the booking at any time to accommodate free, public events scheduled for the same time.
What's a Community Event? These events and festivals are:Created in MonctonCoordinated by community groups and volunteersHeld in Moncton each yearUsually intended for residents, but might attract touristsUsually held outdoors on municipal properties such as parks or public spaces
What's a Major Event? These events are:Created by a provincial, regional, national or international organizationAre often hosted in Moncton through a local club, association or organizationOften held in a different city every yearMeant to attract tourists to Moncton, but they also draw residents
What's a Private Event? These events are: Organized by individuals or for-profit commercial organizations (e.g., wedding coordinators, corporate retreat organizers, fitness instructors)Typically intended for a limited group of attendees by invitation, qualification, restricted admission, or ticket sales Usually one-time occurrencesUsually held indoorsOccasionally, they can be approved for Outdoor Event Zones (such as public parks and plazas). However, organizers must agree that the public will enjoy ongoing access to the area during the event, and the City reserves the right to cancel the booking at any time to accommodate free, public events scheduled for the same time.