Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival
Fall festival · New Brunswick
Downtown Fredericton's historic venues host this jazz, blues and roots music festival every September, with roughly 125 performances across more than twenty stages. It fills the riverside city for six days and doubles as a good excuse for a fall weekend away.
Don’t miss
Plan your visit
Multi-day festival across downtown venues, evening and afternoon programming
Dates from the official announcement — always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: October 10–October 14
Color builds from September 27 · mostly bare by November 1
Method: daily ERA5 temperatures drive a photoperiod + chilling phenology model, sampled at Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival’s own coordinates and elevation (9 m) rather than a regional average. Estimates, not promises — check locally before you plan a trip around it.
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Frequently asked
- When is Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival open in 2026?
- The 2026 season runs Sep 15 – Sep 20. Multi-day festival across downtown venues, evening and afternoon programming. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
- When does Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 10–October 14 (best estimate October 12). Color starts around September 27 and is mostly bare by November 1.
- What is Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival best for?
- A music-focused fall weekend in Fredericton.
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