Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival

The Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival is Nova Scotia's longest-running folk music festival, celebrating 41 years of music in one of Canada's most beautiful UNESCO World Heritage towns. Set against the colourful backdrop of historic Lunenburg, the festival transformed the town's churches, halls, and waterfront into intimate concert venues for a four-day celebration of folk, Celtic, and roots music.

The 2026 lineup featured an eclectic mix of established and emerging folk artists from across Canada and around the world, performing on multiple stages including the stunning outdoor harbourfront stage with views of the Bluenose II and the Atlantic. The festival's signature concerts in historic churches offered world-class acoustics in breathtakingly beautiful settings.

Beyond the mainstage performances, the festival offered workshops, songwriter circles, a craft market, and free community events throughout the town. Lunenburg's cobblestone streets, world-class restaurants, and artisan shops made it the perfect festival destination, where every corner held a new discovery between sets.

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