Free outdoor shows in June, July and August
The City of Moncton’s Acoustica summer entertainment series returns this year with another exciting lineup of free outdoor shows!
NEW THIS YEAR:
✳️ Family-friendly entertainment will be offered at Centennial Park on Wednesdays.
✳️ Every Saturday at the Moncton Market, emerging talents will perform on the Market patio.
✳️ The PatioFest series produced by Downtown Moncton Centre-ville Inc. (DMCI) returns for a second year, after an incredibly successful first edition last year. PatioFest is partnering with Acoustica to bring you live entertainment at various downtown patios every Thursday this summer.
VICTORIA PARK SERIES
June 6 – August 29
Tuesdays @ 7 p.m.
Featuring local acts
❗ Exception: The Tuesday, August 15 Acoustica concert will take place at Moncton City Hall at noon in celebration of National Acadian Day ❗
CENTENNIAL PARK SERIES (new!)
June 7 – August 30
Wednesdays @ 6 p.m.
Featuring family-friendly entertainment
PATIOFEST SERIES
June 8 – August 31
Thursdays at downtown patios
Featuring DMCI’s Patiofest artists’ lineup
MONCTON MARKET SERIES (new!)
June 3 – August 26
Saturdays @ 10 a.m.
Featuring emerging talent
Acoustica 2023: Full Lineup
Victoria Park Series
Tuesdays at 7 p.m.
Featuring local acts
| Date | Artist |
| June 6 | Jim Blewett and the Swinging Cats |
| June 13 | Fundy Ceilidh |
| June 20 | Kevin Chase |
| June 27 | Latinación |
| July 4 | Fiddlers at the Park |
| July 11 | Samuel Bourgeois |
| July 18 | Dahlia Ave. |
| July 25 | Harmonie Codiac Concert Band |
| August 1 | Blue Clay |
| August 8 | Sussex Avenue Fiddlers |
| August 15* | André Saulnier |
| August 22 | Accros de la chanson - Solo and Group winners |
| August 29 | Flea Market Underground |
*Exceptionally, the Tuesday, August 15 Acoustica concert will take place at Moncton City Hall at noon, on the occasion of National Acadian Day. 🟦⭐⬜🟥
Centennial Park Series (new!)
Wednesdays at 6 p.m.
Featuring family-friendly entertainment
| Date | Artist | Details |
| June 7 | DJ Bones: International Dance Party | International music |
| June 14 | Puppet Show by the Moncton Public Library | Two shows: one in English, one in French |
| June 21 | Ukrainian songs and dances | Ukrainian |
| June 28 | Latinación | Latin music |
| July 5 | L'heure du conte avec Nico | in French |
| July 12 | Mad Science | in English |
| July 19 | Art Richard | Bilingual (English and French) |
| July 26 | Irish Millie | Fiddle music |
| August 2 | Resurgo Place | |
| August 9 | Art Richard | Bilingual (English and French) |
| August 16 | Eric Landry and Pierre-Luc Arseneau | Acadian music |
| August 23 | Scouts Canada Campfire | Bilingual (English and French) |
| August 30 | DJ Bones: International Dance Party | International music |
DMCI's PatioFest Series
Thursday evenings at downtown Moncton patios
Featuring a variety of musicians
| Date | Artist | Time | Location |
| June 8 | Kelsey Albert | 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. | Riverfront Café |
| June 15 | Phil Desjardins | 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Monk10 Taproom |
| June 22 | Maude Sonier | 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Furnace Room |
| June 29 | Reade Gauvin | 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. | St. James' Gate |
| July 6 | Samuel Bourgeois | 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Old Triangle |
| July 13 | Cameron Molloy | 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. | Loli Café & Lounge |
| July 20 | Clinton Fernandes | 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Mexi's |
| July 27 | Félix Belliveau | 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Palette |
| August 3 | Wesley Thibodeau | 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Carrabba's |
| August 10 | Barry Williams | 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Gahan House |
| August 17 | Édition Acadie Rock | 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. | Happy Craft Brewery |
| August 24 | Lucas Hayward | 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Classic Burger |
| August 31 | DJ Markoshi | 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Euston Park |
PatioFest is produced by Downtown Moncton Centre-ville Inc. (DMCI).
Moncton Market Series (new!)
Saturdays at 10 a.m.
Featuring emerging talent
| Date | Artist |
| June 3 | Acoustica Launch featuring Félix Belliveau |
| June 10 | Reade Gauvin |
| June 17 | Patrick Gillespie |
| June 24 | Perfect Fit |
| July 1 | Cameron Molloy |
| July 8 | Samaël Pelletier |
| July 15 | Shane Douthwright |
| July 22 | Kelsey Albert |
| July 29 | Maude Sonier |
| August 5 | Nicolas et Chantal LeBlanc |
| August 12 | Molly Ferdinand |
| August 19 | Rochelle Louise |
| August 26 | André Bourgeois |
Supported by the Moncton Market:
