AREA 506 exists to celebrate the best of New Brunswick. It’s the music we make and the music we listen to. It’s the culture that surrounds us and that makes us who we are. It’s all of the amazing art, crafts, goods and services that are created right here at home.

Since 2016, AREA 506 has brought all of these things together to create engaging experiences and engaged New Brunswickers. 

We sure are — it’s the 11^th one! Mark your calendars for July 30 — August 2, 2026.

As always, it’s over the New Brunswick Day long weekend — that just always seemed fitting for a celebration of everything NB. For 2026, we’ve added a fourth night, so that’s July 30 to August 2.

The Festival pops up in the space beside the Waterfront Container Village at Pugsley Terminal. You may also know it as ​‘the parking lot immediately adjacent to the AREA 506 Waterfront Container Village’ at 85 Water St. There’ll be a big tent — you won’t miss it.

We just announced the lineup. Here’s the poster:

No! This experience is open to anyone, and subject to available space, if you’re 12 or younger, you can even attend for FREE in General Admission as long as you’re with your grown-up. Not in the VIP area, though — that’s only for those 19+. 

Bring your grown-up with you to the gate, we’ll check everyone’s IDs and get you situated. Everyone receives a wristband at the gate.

Yes! Thanks to our friends at ANBL Safe Ride, you’ll have a safe and reliable way home.

We’ll release the shuttle map when details have been finalized, but there’s always one shuttle for the East Side, one for the West Side and one for the Valley.

Yes, for sure! The whole site is recently paved and relatively flat to help with getting around, and we work to create space for anyone with mobility challenges on an individual basis. If you have specific questions and you’d like to chat, please email hidden; JavaScript is required.

Weekend Passes are on sale NOW and they’re incredible value — $349 for four full nights of music
We have Two-Day Passes starting at $209 and Single-Day Passes go on sale April 1. 

Check out the full list of ticket options here.

No. All pricing is + tax & fees.

VIP tickets include access to a preferred viewing area along the waterfront and to the side of the stage that provides great sight-lines, dedicated VIP washrooms (with touchless sinks!) a VIP bar (with shorter lines!) and a private deck!

Note that VIP passes are only for those 19 years of age and older. ID is required.

AREA 506 is a smoke-free site. There is no smoking or vaping on the Festival grounds.

Apologies, but we do not currently have an in-person option for purchasing tickets. All tickets are sold online at area506​.ca.

Yes! You can use cash at most vendors, and in the merch tent. We’ll be using tokens again for the bar, but you can still buy those with cash, credit or debit.

Sure! If you create an account and register here, you’ll be notified when the schedule is open and you can sign up for available opportunities.

Yes, they call that ​‘re-entry’. Like with astronauts. You can re-enter with your ticket and wristband.

Pets are welcome in the Waterfront Container Village (on their leash AND their best behaviour) but no, no furry/​fluffy/​scaly friends will be allowed the licensed, ticketed Festival area.

Unless they have their own ticket, maybe? But how would they even get that? Wait, does your dog have a credit card?

We allow phone cameras and point-and-shoot cameras, but cameras with detachable lenses won’t be permitted through the gates unless you’ve been approved for media access.

If you’re looking to apply for a media or photography pass, leave your info here.

Our first suggestion is always with our friends at the Delta Hotel by Marriott Saint John, but there are lots of other options – try the hotel tool at Discover Saint John here.

Ah, you’re probably looking for a Newschaser group. Or the comment section of any completely unrelated Facebook post. Twitter (yes, we said Twitter) used to be great for that, but that’s been a real dumpster fire lately.

Well, if you got in on them, Early Bird Weekend Passes were just $299 and they give you the very best bang for your festival-going buck. 

We’ve implemented tiered pricing again this year, so the earlier you buy, the more you save. 

• Weekend Passes are now $349
• A limited number of Two-Day passes are available starting at $209
• Single-Day Passes go on sale April 1

You can check out all of the options on the ticketing page. Remember that there are a limited number of tickets available at each price tier, it’s designed so that the earlier you grab your pass, the better the savings.

You’re a little late, my friend. A limited number of Early Bird Weekend Passes were available that were specially priced for early supporters. Early Bird sales ended March 30. 

Tier 1 Weekend passes are on sale now and are still a great deal — $349 for four full days of music. Two-Day Passes are available now, and Single-Day Passes are available April 1. You can check out the rest of the ticket options here.

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