MEDIA RELEASE
Summer 2025: The Return of the Moncton Buskers Festival and PatioFest
Downtown Moncton – Wednesday, June 18th, 2024
Downtown Moncton Centre-ville Inc. (DMCI) is proud to announce its third annual Moncton Buskers Festival, presented by Creativ Realty and Fairview Mortgages, and fourth annual PatioFest for the 2025 summer season.
Get ready for a weekend of jaw-dropping performances and high-energy entertainment as the Moncton Buskers Festival returns to downtown Moncton from July 18th to 20th. Riverfront Park will come alive with circus acts, contortionists, street performers, and more during this vibrant, family-friendly celebration of the performing arts. The Moncton Buskers Festival, presented by Creativ Realty and Fairview Mortgages, hosted by Downtown Moncton Centre-ville Inc. in partnership with the City of Moncton wishes to acknowledge our generous sponsors – Government of Canada, Wildwood, CIBC, J.D Irving, and Major Drilling.
“We’re thrilled to bring the Moncton Buskers Festival back for another year of unforgettable performances,” says Patrick Richard, Executive Director of DMCI. “Festivals like this don’t just entertain—they bring people together, energize our public spaces, and showcase the incredible vibrancy of downtown Moncton. With even more performers, more community engagement, and new co-title sponsors, Creativ Realty and Fairview Mortgages, we’re proud to continue building on this summertime tradition.”
DMCI is proud to unveil this year’s exciting lineup of performers. Back by popular demand is crowd favourite Victor Rubilar, returning all the way from Argentina. He’ll be joined by an eclectic mix of international talent, including Nigel Blackstorm, Alakazam, Mighty Quinn, and Her Majesty’s Secret Circus Show. Additional performances by local artists will be announced soon.
PatioFest, now in its fourth year, is already underway and will continue every Thursday evening from 6:00–8:00 p.m. until August 28th featuring local musicians performing on a different patio throughout Downtown Moncton. The first event kicked off on Thursday, June 5th to a full patio at the Pump House. Below is the list of the remaining scheduled performances.
June 19 Brendan Furlotte Classic Burger
June 26 Felix Belliveau Palette Rooftop Bar
July 3 Cameron Molloy Mexi’s
July 10 Clinton Fernandez Gallagher’s Pub
July 17 Kelsey Albert Gahan House
July 24 Catherine Kennedy LOLI Café & Lounge
July 31 Mel Keith The Bunker
August 7 Stephen LeBlanc Baton Rouge
August 14 Alexis Belliveau Happy Craft Brewing
August 21 Jean-Marc LeBlanc Carrabba’s Italian Grill
August 28 Alex Masden Monk10
More details on both festivals can be found on their respective websites:
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About DMCI
Downtown Moncton Centre-ville Inc. (DMCI) is an independent, non-profit organization funded by the commercial building and property owners located in the Business Improvement Area (BIA). DMCI aims to foster a vibrant downtown that everyone can be proud of.
Media contact:
Melissa Drisdelle
Membership Engagement Coordinator
Downtown Moncton Centre-ville Inc.
506-857-2991
mdrisdelle@downtownmoncton.com
