
September 2016
Afternoon Delight
Check out some live entertainment on the Boardwalk stage at 12pm!
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Join us on the Boardwalk at 12pm for entertainment from Frank James!
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Join us as we welcome the Silver Explorer and The Anthem of the Seas and over 4000 passengers to Uptown Saint John! Enjoy entertainment from The Sticky Bandits at 12pm on the Market Square Boardwalk!
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Afternoon Delight
Enjoy some afternoon entertainment on the Boardwalk!
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Join us on the Boardwalk at 12pm for live entertainment!
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Join us as for live entertainment on the Boardwalk at 12pm!
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Enjoy live entertainment at 12pm on the Boardwalk stage!
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Join us on the Boardwalk at 12pm for live entertainment!
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Enjoy some afternoon entertainment on the Boardwalk at 12pm!
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Enjoy a little lunch entertainment at 12pm on the Boardwalk!
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Enjoy a little lunch-time entertainment at 12pm on the Boardwalk!
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Add a little live music to your Saturday at 12pm on the Boardwalk!
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Add a little live music to your Sunday on the Boardwalk at 12pm!
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Enjoy live entertainment on the Boardwalk today at 12pm!
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Start your Friday off right with lunchtime entertainment at 12pm on the Boardwalk!
Find out more »3rd Annual Market Square Boardwalk & ROCK 88.9 Halloween Party!
Join us for the 3rd annual Market Square Boardwalk & Rock 88.9 Halloween Party. Featuring the Rock 88.9 Pumpkin Smash for chance to win the $1,000 CASH prize. There will be a Witching Hour Costume Contest with $500 in cash prizes and entertainment by…
Find out more »May 2017
Market Square Summer Launch
Mark your calendar and join us as we launch this summer’s amazing lineup! See you on the Boardwalk!
Find out more »June 2017
5th Annual Black Box Mixology Contest
Join us on the Market Square Boardwalk for the 5th Annual Black Box Mixology Competition at 12:30pm! All Market Square restaurants will showcase their flair and compete to see who will create the Boardwalk’s signature beverage; to be sold at…
Find out more »Taste of the Boardwalk Summer Kick Off
We will begin our highly anticipated celebration with the unveiling on the Canada 150 mural, "Nest" created by artist Deanna Musgrave. Deanna Musgraves is a Canadian artist who is best known for her monumental paintings. Her work has been enthusiastically…
Find out more »Sax on the Boardwalk
Enjoy the sweet sounds of live sax on the Boardwalk every Sunday, all summer long. Featuring, the musical stylings of: Greg Marks - Greg formally began his music career in Saint John in 1992, he is recognised as a performer;…
Find out more »Drive in Classics
Enjoy the classics on the Boardwalk every Sunday night, all summer long! Do you like musicals? Then come enjoy a classic of it’s time. Tonight’s featured movie is: Jazz Singer – Cantor Rabinowitz is concerned and upset because his son…
Find out more »ECMA Mondays
New Brunswick’s Festival Place, Market Square proudly hosted ECMA 2017 – but the party isn’t over yet! We’re showcasing East Coast talent all summer! Featured performer: Dennis Ellsworth & Kinley
Find out more »National Multiculturalism Day
This year’s events will incorporate a feature of our Syrian newcomers to our region. The rich culture they bring to our community merits a celebration of its own, and we will share this in a variety of forms, including food,…
Find out more »New Brunswick Talent Showcase
The incredible talents of our province are something we are proud to boast. The Boardwalk Stage ignites with the skills and flair from the best New Brunswick has to offer! Featuring: Haley McMillan Adam Downing Marcel Caissie & Christine Violette…
Find out more »Saint John Idol XV
In the spirit of tradition, we are tickled to celebrate our fifteenth season! This event only continues to grow in popularity with each passing summer, with the addition of weekly challenges our fifteenth anniversary will blow them all out of…
Find out more »Country Star Competition
Our contestants will perform hits from Canadian country stars, and will be decked out in their Canadian colours – to match the Boardwalk décor of course!
Find out more »Canada Day Countdown
This year’s highly anticipated 13th annual Canada Day Countdown event honours June 30th 1867. This year there will be a fireworks display at the stroke of midnight, featuring 101 shots to celebrate the arrival of our sesquicentennial. We are kicking the…
Find out more »July 2017
HAPPY CANADA DAY
Following the people parade, join us for the opening ceremonies in the Market Square Atrium. Opening ceremonies will begin at 11:30am with remarks by local dignitaries. Join in the singing of our national anthem and happy birthday, followed by the…
Find out more »Sax on the Boardwalk
Enjoy the sweet sounds of live sax on the Boardwalk every Sunday, all summer long. Featuring, the musical stylings of: Greg Marks - Greg formally began his music career in Saint John in 1992, he is recognised as a performer;…
Find out more »Drive in Classics
Enjoy the classics on the Boardwalk every Sunday night, all summer long! Grab your partner and come on out to enjoy a romantic love story. Tonight’s featured movie is: Casablanca - In World War II Morocco, nightclub owner Rick faces…
Find out more »ECMA Mondays
New Brunswick’s Festival Place, Market Square proudly hosted ECMA 2017 – but the party isn’t over yet! We’re showcasing East Coast talent all summer! Featured performer: Magnus LaBillois - "A bit of blues, a dash of indie, with some classical…
Find out more »New Brunswick Talent Showcase
The incredible talents of our province are something we are proud to boast. The Boardwalk Stage ignites with the skills and flair from the best New Brunswick has to offer! Featuring: Aby Llego Matthew Martin Marcy Mabey Steve Zatt
Find out more »Saint John Idol XV
In the spirit of tradition, we are tickled to celebrate our fifteenth season! This event only continues to grow in popularity with each passing summer, with the addition of weekly challenges our fifteenth anniversary will blow them all out of…
Find out more »Country Star Competition
Our contestants will perform hits from Canadian country stars, and will be decked out in their Canadian colours – to match the Boardwalk décor of course!
Find out more »Fresh Catch
One of the best weekends on the Boardwalk; hook, line and sinker! We really kick things into high gear with the official 5pm work whistle being pulled by a ParticipACTION Representative announcing to those far and near that the weekend…
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One of the best weekends on the Boardwalk; hook, line and sinker! We’re combining the freshest local arts + culture with our friends from the national ParticipACTION 150 Play List tour! Enjoy live entertainment, featuring: Adam Washburn - born and…
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Enjoy the sweet sounds of live sax on the Boardwalk every Sunday, all summer long. Featuring, the musical stylings of: Greg Marks - Greg formally began his music career in Saint John in 1992, he is recognised as a performer;…
Find out more »Drive in Classics
Enjoy the classics on the Boardwalk every Sunday night, all summer long! You will not want to miss this one. Come watch a man take a stand for what he believes is right. This movie will leave you with a…
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One of the best weekends on the Boardwalk; hook, line and sinker! We’re combining the freshest local arts + culture with our friends from the national ParticipACTION 150 Play List tour! Register for the 150 Playlist today! Join the 2nd…
Find out more »ECMA Mondays
New Brunswick’s Festival Place, Market Square proudly hosted ECMA 2017 – but the party isn’t over yet! We’re showcasing East Coast talent all summer! Featured performer: Penny Blacks Solo – Penny Blacks revel equally in folk - country weepers and…
Find out more »New Brunswick Talent Showcase
The incredible talents of our province are something we are proud to boast. The Boardwalk Stage ignites with the skills and flair from the best New Brunswick has to offer! Featuring: Jason Gillan Haley McMillan Dennis Hunt Jason Robertson
Find out more »Buskers on the Bay Festival
New Brunswick’s Festival Place welcomes the 27th annual Buskers on the Bay Festival July 12-16, 2017. Located at various venues on the picturesque Saint John Harbour, showcasing its rebrand to Buskers on the Bay, the festival has gained substantial reputation…
Find out more »Saint John Idol XV
In the spirit of tradition, we are tickled to celebrate our fifteenth season! This event only continues to grow in popularity with each passing summer, with the addition of weekly challenges our fifteenth anniversary will blow them all out of…
Find out more »Country Star Competition
Our contestants will perform hits from Canadian country stars, and will be decked out in their Canadian colours – to match the Boardwalk décor of course!
Find out more »Drive in Classics
Enjoy the classics on the Boardwalk every Sunday night, all summer long! YOU do not want to miss out on this uniquely horrifying, fascinating, repulsive and oddly touching film that is actually played by real sideshow performers. Tonight’s featured movie…
Find out more »ECMA Mondays
New Brunswick’s Festival Place, Market Square proudly hosted ECMA 2017 – but the party isn’t over yet! We’re showcasing East Coast talent all summer! Featured performer: Austin Eatman – Hailing from the Port City of Saint John, New Brunswick, Austin…
Find out more »New Brunswick Talent Showcase
The incredible talents of our province are something we are proud to boast. The Boardwalk Stage ignites with the skills and flair from the best New Brunswick has to offer! Featuring: Dharma Windi Chelsea Johnson Steve Zaat Band Paige Hachey…
Find out more »Saint John Idol XV
In the spirit of tradition, we are tickled to celebrate our fifteenth season! This event only continues to grow in popularity with each passing summer, with the addition of weekly challenges our fifteenth anniversary will blow them all out of…
Find out more »Country Star Competition
Our contestants will perform hits from Canadian country stars, and will be decked out in their Canadian colours – to match the Boardwalk décor of course!
Find out more »Sweet Sassy Molassy
Your taste buds and toes will be rockin’ this weekend, which brings together the sweet sounds of rockabilly with the even sweeter tastes of Saint John’s own Crosby Molasses! We really kick things into high gear with the official 5pm…
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Your taste buds and toes will be rockin’ this weekend, which brings together the sweet sounds of rockabilly with the even sweeter tastes of Saint John’s own Crosby Molasses! Enjoy live entertainment, featuring: Shakedown Combo – with the attitude that…
Find out more »Sax on the Boardwalk
Enjoy the sweet sounds of live sax on the Boardwalk every Sunday, all summer long. Featuring, the musical stylings of: Greg Marks - Greg formally began his music career in Saint John in 1992, he is recognised as a performer;…
Find out more »Drive in Classics
Enjoy the classics on the Boardwalk every Sunday night, all summer long! Plan the perfect family outing to watch and explore the soul of a 50 foot ape. Tonight’s featured movie is: King Kong - King Kong is a giant…
Find out more »ECMA Mondays
New Brunswick’s Festival Place, Market Square proudly hosted ECMA 2017 – but the party isn’t over yet! We’re showcasing East Coast talent all summer! Featured performer: Mike Biggar - Described as a definitive live performer, multi award-winning singer-songwriter Mike Biggar…
Find out more »New Brunswick Talent Showcase
The incredible talents of our province are something we are proud to boast. The Boardwalk Stage ignites with the skills and flair from the best New Brunswick has to offer! Featuring: Matt Currie Aaron Grant Dennis Hunt Marcy Mabee
Find out more »Saint John Idol XV
In the spirit of tradition, we are tickled to celebrate our fifteenth season! This event only continues to grow in popularity with each passing summer, with the addition of weekly challenges our fifteenth anniversary will blow them all out of…
Find out more »Country Star Competition
Our contestants will perform hits from Canadian country stars, and will be decked out in their Canadian colours – to match the Boardwalk décor of course!
Find out more »Country Boardwalk Style
Rock the Boardwalk country-style; let our cowboys and cowgirls rustle up your favourite dishes & drinks while our entertainment keeps your toes a tappin! We really kick things into high gear with the official 5pm work whistle with Country 94's…
Find out more »Country Boardwalk Style
Rock the Boardwalk country-style; let our cowboys and cowgirls rustle up your favourite dishes & drinks while our entertainment keeps your toes a tappin! Enjoy live entertainment, featuring: Kevin Chase - Canadian Country Rocker Kevin Chase has been hard at work…
Find out more »Sax on the Boardwalk
Enjoy the sweet sounds of live sax on the Boardwalk every Sunday, all summer long. Featuring, the musical stylings of: Greg Marks - Greg formally began his music career in Saint John in 1992, he is recognised as a performer;…
Find out more »Drive in Classics
Enjoy the classics on the Boardwalk every Sunday night, all summer long! Watch the birth of an awe-inspiring science fiction classic, you will definitely want to see the visual effects of this film. Tonight’s featured movie is: Metropolis - In…
Find out more »ECMA Mondays
New Brunswick’s Festival Place, Market Square proudly hosted ECMA 2017 – but the party isn’t over yet! We’re showcasing East Coast talent all summer! Featured performer: Ivan Daigle - Over the last few years Ivan Daigle has emerged as one…
Find out more »August 2017
New Brunswick Talent Showcase
The incredible talents of our province are something we are proud to boast. The Boardwalk Stage ignites with the skills and flair from the best New Brunswick has to offer! Featuring: Matthew Martin Aby Llego Adam Downing Sebastian Doucet &…
Find out more »Saint John Idol XV
In the spirit of tradition, we are tickled to celebrate our fifteenth season! This event only continues to grow in popularity with each passing summer, with the addition of weekly challenges our fifteenth anniversary will blow them all out of…
Find out more »Country Star Competition
Our contestants will perform hits from Canadian country stars, and will be decked out in their Canadian colours – to match the Boardwalk décor of course!
Find out more »Celebrate New Brunswick
We’re hosting the hottest acts of our province all weekend long. Join us to celebrate exclusively New Brunswick arts+culture to honour the long weekend! We really kick things into high gear with the official 5pm work whistle being pulled in memory…
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We’re hosting the hottest acts of our province all weekend long. Join us to celebrate exclusively New Brunswick arts+culture to honour the long weekend! Enjoy live entertainment on the Boardwalk stage at 12pm & 6pm!! Featured performers: Keith Hallett -…
Find out more »Sax on the Boardwalk
Enjoy the sweet sounds of live sax on the Boardwalk every Sunday, all summer long. Featuring, the musical stylings of: Greg Marks - Greg formally began his music career in Saint John in 1992, he is recognised as a…
Find out more »Drive in Classics
Enjoy the classics on the Boardwalk every Sunday night, all summer long! Come watch a favorite classic Hollywood MGM movie that will have you dancing. Tonight’s featured movie is: Singin’ in the Rain - In 1927, Don Lockwood and Lina…
Find out more »ECMA Mondays
New Brunswick’s Festival Place, Market Square proudly hosted ECMA 2017 – but the party isn’t over yet! We’re showcasing East Coast talent all summer! Featured performers: Keith Hallett - Home-grown blues wonder Keith Hallett’s howlin’, growlin’ vocals and soulful, impressive…
Find out more »New Brunswick Talent Showcase
The incredible talents of our province are something we are proud to boast. The Boardwalk Stage ignites with the skills and flair from the best New Brunswick has to offer! Featuring: Christine Violette & Marcel Caissie Cam Seaward Aaron Gunn…
Find out more »Saint John Idol XV
In the spirit of tradition, we are tickled to celebrate our fifteenth season! This event only continues to grow in popularity with each passing summer, with the addition of weekly challenges our fifteenth anniversary will blow them all out of…
Find out more »Country Star Competition
Our contestants will perform hits from Canadian country stars, and will be decked out in their Canadian colours – to match the Boardwalk décor of course! ALSO join in on all of the fun and Celebrate Saint John’s 15th…
Find out more »Flashback Weekend
You’ve waited all year for this! It’s time for a throwback to the 80’s and 90’s ALL WEEKEND LONG! So get out your hairspray, dig out your neon, and get ready to rock the Boardwalk! We really kick things…
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Marathon by the Sea starting at 9am- Harbour Passage 5KM 2:30pm- Wags and…
Find out more »PRIDE Week Sunday – Sax on the Boardwalk
Come celebrate Saint John's 15th Annual Pride week, here on the Boardwalk. Enjoy the sweet sounds of live sax on the Boardwalk every Sunday!! Featuring, the musical stylings of: Gloria Halvorsen
Find out more »PRIDE Open Mic Night
Come celebrate Saint John's 15th Annual Pride week, here on the Boardwalk. It’s time to show off your talent Saint John at our very own - PRIDE OPEN MIC NIGHT!! Featuring Gloria Halvorsen as our host for the evening.…
Find out more »Drive in Classics
Enjoy the classics on the Boardwalk every Sunday night, all summer long! Grab a friend because you will not want to leave the Boardwalk alone after watching this much-loved slasher film. Tonight’s featured movie is: Psycho - Alfred Hitchcock mixes…
Find out more »ECMA Mondays
New Brunswick’s Festival Place, Market Square proudly hosted ECMA 2017 – but the party isn’t over yet! We’re showcasing East Coast talent all summer! Featured performer: Jared Lutes - A 17-year veteran of the Maritime music scene; 5 solo records;…
Find out more »New Brunswick Talent Showcase
The incredible talents of our province are something we are proud to boast. The Boardwalk Stage ignites with the skills and flair from the best New Brunswick has to offer! Featuring: Dharma Windi & Kids Matt Currie Jason Gillan Rekoncyle…
Find out more »Saint John Idol XV
In the spirit of tradition, we are tickled to celebrate our fifteenth season! This event only continues to grow in popularity with each passing summer, with the addition of weekly challenges our fifteenth anniversary will blow them all out of…
Find out more »Country Star Competition
Our contestants will perform hits from Canadian country stars, and will be decked out in their Canadian colours – to match the Boardwalk décor of course! Union Duke will be our special guest judges for the week. Don't miss…
Find out more »Cajun Roots
Laissez les bon temp roulez! – Let the good times roll! as we celebrate a delightful blend of our history of Cajun roots’ sounds and flavors on the Boardwalk - We really kick things into high gear with the official…
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Laissez les bon temp roulez! – Let the good times roll! as we celebrate a delightful blend of our history of Cajun roots’ sounds and flavors on the Boardwalk! Come meet our Boardwalk Pirate, Captain Lucas - for some bounce…
Find out more »Sax on the Boardwalk
Enjoy the sweet sounds of live sax on the Boardwalk every Sunday, all summer long. Featuring, the musical stylings of: Greg Marks - Greg formally began his music career in Saint John in 1992, he is recognised as a performer;…
Find out more »Drive in Classics
Enjoy the classics on the Boardwalk every Sunday night, all summer long! Like a fine wine, this film only gets better with time. What a entertaining, sometimes very funny and always extremely playful film. Tonight’s featured movie is: Citizen Kane…
Find out more »ECMA Mondays
New Brunswick’s Festival Place, Market Square proudly hosted ECMA 2017 – but the party isn’t over yet! We’re showcasing East Coast talent all summer! Featured performer: Earthbound - This Canadian trio's earthy signature sound blends elements of folk, bluegrass, funk,…
Find out more »New Brunswick Talent Showcase
The incredible talents of our province are something we are proud to boast. The Boardwalk Stage ignites with the skills and flair from the best New Brunswick has to offer! Featuring: Megan & Jill Toner Paige Hachey Steve Zaat Ian…
Find out more »Saint John Idol XV
In the spirit of tradition, we are tickled to celebrate our fifteenth season! This event only continues to grow in popularity with each passing summer, with the addition of weekly challenges our fifteenth anniversary will blow them all out of…
Find out more »Country Star Competition
Our contestants will perform hits from Canadian country stars, and will be decked out in their Canadian colours – to match the Boardwalk décor of course!
Find out more »Bluegrass Weekend
Our Boardwalk chefs are going hog wild to claim juicy victory as BBQ Battle champ. Paired with the best blue grass in the Maritimes, this is summer at its finest! We really kick things into high gear with the official…
Find out more »Bluegrass Weekend
Come tap your toes and enjoy some of the best bluegrass in the Maritimes. Enjoy live entertainment at 8pm! BackYard Devils - The story of the BackYard Devils started about 5 years ago, when lead singer and lyricist Erik Arsenault…
Find out more »Sax on the Boardwalk – FINALE
The Finale is finally here! Enjoy the sweet sounds of live sax on the Boardwalk for the last time this summer. Featuring, the musical stylings of: Greg Marks - Greg formally began his music career in Saint John in 1992,…
Find out more »Drive in Classics – FINALE
The Finale is finally here! Enjoy the classics on the Boardwalk for the last time this Summer. Come laugh with us while we play one of the funniest films of all time. Tonight’s featured movie is: Some like it Hot…
Find out more »ECMA Mondays – FINALE
Ecma Monday Finale is finally here! New Brunswick’s Festival Place, Market Square proudly hosted ECMA 2017 – but the party isn’t over yet! We’re showcasing East Coast talent one last time this Summer! Featured performer: BackYard Devils - The story…
Find out more »New Brunswick Talent Showcase – FINALE
The New Brunswick Talent Showcase Finale is finally here! The incredible talents of our province are something we are proud to boast. The Boardwalk Stage ignites with the skills and flair from the best New Brunswick has to offer!
Find out more »Saint John Idol XV – FINALE
The Saint John Idol XV Finale is finally here! In the spirit of tradition, we are tickled to celebrate our fifteenth season! This event only continues to grow in popularity with each passing summer, with the addition of weekly challenges…
Find out more »Country Star Competition – FINALE
The Country Star Competition Finale is finally here! Our contestants will perform hits from Canadian country stars, and will be decked out in their Canadian colours – to match the Boardwalk décor of course!
Find out more »September 2017
Sociable! Farewell to Summer
Come have a time and cap off the season with a shindig that savours simply the best in dining, entertainment and atmosphere. We really kick things into high gear with the official 5pm work whistle with NMW Cultural…
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