We've Been Nominated for the 2026 People's Choice Awards

As we get ready to open the gates for another incredible season, we’re excited to share that AREA 506 has been nominated for Best Festival and Best Live Music Venue, while The Docks Container Lounge is up for Best Patio in the Excellence NB People’s Choice Awards! 🎉💫

With nearly 100 categories celebrating everything from visual arts and food to podcasts and outdoor experiences, there are a lot of familiar faces on this year’s finalists list — we’re thrilled to count ourselves among them, and you KNOW we’re here for any celebration of the best of New Brunswick.

Voting is OPEN now until May 18: https://​excellencenb​.ca/​p​a​g​e​s​/​p​e​o​p​l​e​s​-​c​h​o​i​c​e​-​n​o​m​i​n​a​tions

Huge thanks to everyone who submitted a nomination for us, and best of luck to all of this year’s finalists. We love seeing New Brunswick talent celebrated.