A child waving a Canadian flag in the audience of a concert

Event Calendar

September 2026

Sat 26
Small lizard at the reptile expo
Expos & Trade Shows

Maritime Pet and Reptile Expo

Moncton Coliseum
Sat 26Sun 31
eat make share: a taste of immigration
Expos & Trade Shows
Family Events

eat make share: a taste of immigration

eat, make, share: a taste of immigration is a traveling exhibition created by the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 and supported by BMO.
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Resurgo Place
Sat 26
Food & Drink
Arts & Crafts

Saturday Mornings at the Market

The Moncton Market is the city’s Saturday morning hot spot where marketgoers can sip locally roasted coffee, grab breakfast, enjoy sweets and pastries, pick up fresh apples, or stock up on fresh farm eggs and vegetables. Unique finds include artworks, handmade soaps, handknit mittens, socks and
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Weekly on Saturday 8 am - 2 pm
Moncton Market
Mon 28
A row of croissant sandwiches for sale on a tray.
Food & Drink

Moncton Market Food Court

Featuring a diversity of authentic cuisines from around the world including Mediterranean-Canadian, South Asian, SouthEast Asian, Chinese, and Latin-American.
Weekly on Monday to Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Moncton Market
Wed 30
National Truth and Reconciliation Day

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

The City of Moncton invites everyone to a commemorative ceremony on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to remember the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools on First Nations communities in Canada. This ceremony will honour the children who never returned home
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Moncton City Hall Plaza

October 2026

Fri 2
Hand with tiger tattoo
Expos & Trade Shows

Hub City Tattoo Expo

October 2-4, 2026 If you're into bold ink, sharp style and unapologetic self-expression, check out the Hub City Tattoo Expo!
Daily until Oct. 4, 2026
Moncton Coliseum
Fri 2
Couple sitting in front of a fire and watching live music at the Moncton Market
Arts & Crafts
Family Events
Food & Drink
Music
Festivals

Harvest Days

Get ready to embrace the autumn spirit at Harvest Days! Visit the Moncton Market on Friday for a spooky night with friends and on Saturday for a family-friendly day of fall festivities.
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Moncton Market
Sat 3
Items being sorted at Eco 360's Reuse Expo
Expos & Trade Shows

Eco360's Reuse Expo

October 3-4, 2026 Reuse Expo is Eco360’s community-driven event designed to give your items a second life. In partnership with local community groups and organizations, the event offers a convenient drive-thru drop-off experience — no need to leave your vehicle.
Daily until Oct. 4, 2026
Moncton Coliseum
Sun 4
Nigerian Independence Day
Family Events
Music
Performances & Shows
Festivals

Nigerian Independence Day

Program: Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026 12 p.m.: Flag raising and parade 📍 Moncton City Hall 2 p.m.: Celebration 🎉 📍 Victoria Park
Sun 4
Legs for Literacy
Sports & Recreation

Legs for Literacy Marathon

Downtown Place
Thu 8Sun 11
East Coast Amusement Fair
Festivals
Food & Drink
Family Events
Music

East Coast Amusements Fair

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Moncton Coliseum
Sat 17Sun 18
Atlantic Entertainment Expo
Expos & Trade Shows

Atlantic Entertainment Expo

A family-friendly pop-culture convention featuring a blend of local, national, and international talent, the expo brings together artists, crafters, industry professionals, and enthusiasts from various disciplines, including music, theatre, film, visual arts, gaming, and more.
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Moncton Coliseum
Sat 17
Mother and daughter passing under a blown up pumpkin arch at the zoo
Family Events

Boo at the Zoo

Something spooky has been lurking around the corners at Magnetic Hill Zoo. Are you brave enough to find out what it is? Grab your costumes, get your tickets and go wander the 40-acre zoo as fright and fun collide to create a wild night among (furry) friends.
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Magnetic Hill Zoo
Thu 22Sat 24
A close-up view of a hand plucking a cello
Music
Performances & Shows

Music NB Week

📍 At various venues in town
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Fri 30Sun 1
Bookstravaganza
Expos & Trade Shows

Bookstravaganza

Largest charity used-book sale in Atlantic Canada Bookstravaganza is more than a used book sale. It is a joyful, three-day celebration of reading, reuse, volunteerism, and community spirit — all in support of READ NB’s free adult literacy tutoring programs across the province.
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November 2026

Fri 6Sat 7
Expos & Trade Shows
Food & Drink

World Wine & Food Expo

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Moncton Coliseum
Fri 13
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Music
Performances & Shows

BlackHawk Live in Moncton at Casino New Brunswick

The East Coast Production Group is proud to present a massive night of 90’s country music as BlackHawk with Special Guest, David Lee Murphy take the stage at Casino New Brunswick in Moncton on Friday, November 13.
Tue 17Sun 22
Festival international du cinéma francophone en Acadie
Festivals
Performances & Shows

Festival international du cinéma francophone en Acadie (FICFA)

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Thu 19Sat 21
Atlantic Farm Mechanization Show
Expos & Trade Shows

Atlantic Farm Mechanization Show

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Moncton Coliseum
Fri 27
Two kids standing in front of a light display at the Zoo
Family Events

Wild Lights

Every winter, the Magnetic Hill Zoo sheds its summer look and shines bright for all to see. Round up your friends and family and stroll along snowy trails lit by thousands of little lights and grab a pic with the life-sized animal displays. Closed on Dec. 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 24, and 25
Daily until Jan. 3, 2027
Magnetic Hill Zoo
Fri 27Sun 29
Turner's Christmas at the Coliseum
Arts & Crafts
Family Events

Turner's Christmas at the Coliseum

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Sat 28
Festivals
Family Events

ROYALE® Greater Moncton Santa Claus Parade

✨ There’s something magical about glittering lights, gathering downtown and standing shoulder to shoulder with your neighbours as you carry on a timeless tradition. Grab your spot along Main Street and get ready to welcome Santa Claus to town! 🎅

December 2026

Thu 3
Moncton Market decorated for the holiday season
Family Events
Festivals
Food & Drink
Music
Arts & Crafts

Aura

Do you hear what I hear? It’s the sounds of the season drifting through the Moncton Market, setting the stage for an enchanting evening out. AURA is the perfect chance to shop local and tackle those wish lists, learn how to craft the perfect cocktail with BRIX Experience, snap some selfies at the
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Daily on Thursday 5 - 9 pm until Dec. 17, 2026
Moncton Market
Thu 31
Crowd in front of the stage at the New Year's Eve Family Fun Fest
Family Events
Festivals
Music
Performances & Shows
Sports & Recreation

New Year's Eve Family Fun Fest

Who’s ready to count down to midnight and say so long to 2026? We’ve got a full day of celebrations leading up to a night to remember, with something for everyone, from the littlest party-goers to the grown-ups.
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Downtown Place

January 2027

Thu 7Fri 29
Food & Drink
Family Events
Festivals

Greater Moncton Burger Festival

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Wed 20Sat 30
HubCap Comedy Festival
Performances & Shows
Festivals

HubCap Comedy Festival

📍 At various venues in town French Program: Jan. 20-23, 2027 English Program: Jan. 27-30, 2027
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February 2027

Thu 4Sun 7
NB RV & Camping Show
Expos & Trade Shows

NB RV & Camping Show

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Moncton Coliseum
Fri 12Sat 13
Athlete doing aerial tricks on a snowmobile
Family Events
Festivals
Music

Barbegazi x PolarFest

Catch soaring snowmobiles, gravity-defying acrobatics, fun-for-all-ages activities and wild competitions. Rock out to live music and raise a glass to good times in the beer garden.
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Downtown Place
Sat 13Sun 28
Chocolat Moncton & SENB
Food & Drink

Chocolat Moncton & SENB

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Sat 13Mon 15
Residents petting llamas at Centennial Park
Family Events
Festivals
Music
Sports & Recreation

PolarFest

What better way to spend a long weekend in Moncton than with three jam-packed days of frosty fun? Wrangle the crew and head to Centennial Park for tasty treats like maple taffy and hot chocolate, live music in the heated beer garden, non-stop skating, sliding, skiing, and more!
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Centennial Park

March 2027

Sun 21Tue 23
Greater Moncton Home Show
Expos & Trade Shows

Greater Moncton Home Show

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Moncton Coliseum

April 2027

Thu 1Sun 18
Food & Drink
Family Events
Festivals

Greater Moncton Poutine Festival

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Fri 9Sun 11
Moncton Boat & Sportsmen Show
Expos & Trade Shows

Moncton Boat & Sportsmen Show

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Moncton Coliseum
Fri 16Sun 18
Radical Speed Sport
Expos & Trade Shows
Performances & Shows

Radical Speed Sport

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Moncton Coliseum
Fri 23Sun 2
A man in front of a backdrop image of flowers, speaking into a microphone to an audience.
Arts & Crafts
Festivals

Frye Festival

The FRYE Festival is Atlantic Canada's largest celebration of French and English literature. Every spring, it transforms Moncton into a capital of words, bringing together lovers of reading, writing, and culture for more than 50 accessible and inspiring events. Meet renowned authors, discover new
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May 2027

Sat 1Mon 10
Food & Drink
Festivals
Family Events

Moncton Taco Week

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Wed 26Sun 30
East Coast Music Awards & Festival
Music
Performances & Shows
Family Events
Festivals

East Coast Music Awards & Festival

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