About Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival
Nova Scotia's longest-running music festival and one of Canada's oldest. A small-town festival with a big reputation featuring intimate venues including 4 indoor spaces and 2 outdoor stages like the iconic Wharf Stage overlooking the harbour.
Features & Highlights
Detailed Information
Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival
The Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival has run every August for more than forty years, making it the longest-running music festival in Nova Scotia. Roughly thirty singer-songwriters play across six venues over four days, from the outdoor Wharf Stage on the harbour to St. John's Anglican Church. The box office and festival hub sit at 125 Montague Street in the centre of Lunenburg.
Practical Information
Location:
125 Montague Street, Lunenburg, NS B0J 2C0 (All venues within walking distance in the UNESCO World Heritage town).
2026 Festival Dates & Hours:
- Dates: August 6–9 (Thursday–Sunday)
- Hours:
- Thursday: 1pm–11pm
- Friday–Sunday: 10am–11pm
Ticket Pricing:
- Festival Pass (4-day): $190 adults / $95 (25 and under)
- Day Pass: $90 / $45 (25 and under)
- Afternoon Ticket: $55 / $27.50 (25 and under)
- Children (12 & under): Free with adult
Booking:
- Online: Ticketpro
- Phone: Ticketpro (1-888-311-9090) or Folk Harbour Office (902-634-3180)
- In-Person: 125 Montague St. (Office hours: Mon–Fri, 9am–4pm until Aug 5)
- Payment: Cash, credit/debit (Tiptap machines)
Policies:
- No refunds.
- Arrive early—venues have capacity limits.
Free Events:
- Morning workshops (singing/dancing) and Wharf/Park Stage performances (some donation-based).
Accessibility:
Check the festival website for detailed accommodations.
Contact:
music@folkharbour.com | 902-634-3180
(Note: Details may change—verify at folkharbour.com.)
At a Glance
| What it is | Nova Scotia’s longest-running music festival — every August for more than forty years |
|---|---|
| 2026 edition | August 6–9 (Thursday to Sunday) |
| Festival hours | Thursday 1 pm–11 pm; Friday to Sunday 10 am–11 pm |
| Scale | Roughly thirty singer-songwriters across six venues over four days |
| Signature venues | The outdoor Wharf Stage overlooking the harbour, and St. John’s Anglican Church |
| Festival pass (4-day) | $190 adults / $95 for 25 and under; children 12 and under free with an adult |
| Day pass | $90 adults / $45 for 25 and under; afternoon tickets $55 / $27.50 |
| Box office | 125 Montague Street, Lunenburg — also Ticketpro (1-888-311-9090) |
| Contact | (902) 634-3180 · music@folkharbour.com · folkharbour.ca |
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival held?
Every August. The 2026 edition ran August 6 to 9, Thursday through Sunday, with music from 1 pm on Thursday and from 10 am Friday to Sunday, wrapping each night at 11 pm.
How much do tickets cost?
A four-day festival pass is $190 for adults and $95 for attendees 25 and under, with children 12 and under free with an adult. Day passes are $90 (or $45 for 25 and under), and afternoon tickets are $55 (or $27.50). There are no refunds.
Where do the performances take place?
Roughly thirty singer-songwriters play six venues over four days, all within walking distance in the UNESCO World Heritage town. The iconic outdoor Wharf Stage overlooks the harbour, and St. John’s Anglican Church anchors the indoor program alongside four other indoor spaces.
Are there free events at the festival?
Yes. Morning singing and dancing workshops are free, and Wharf Stage and Park Stage performances are free as well — some are donation-based.
How do I buy tickets?
Online through Ticketpro, by phone at 1-888-311-9090 or the Folk Harbour office at (902) 634-3180, or in person at 125 Montague Street in Lunenburg — office hours are Monday to Friday, 9 am to 4 pm, until August 5. Payment is by cash, credit or debit.
Is the festival suitable for families?
Yes — children 12 and under are admitted free with an adult, and the free morning workshops are built around singing and dancing. Because the intimate venues have capacity limits, arrive early for popular sets; details can change, so verify at folkharbour.ca.
