AREA 506
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Save the Date: AREA 506 Festival | Aug 1-3, 2025 🎸
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Save the Date: AREA 506 Festival | Aug 1-3, 2025 🎸
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🚨 New Waterfront Concert Series show just dropped 🚨
@skydiggers.bsky.social have been rocking Canada’s roots, rock, and folk scenes for over 30 years. Catch them live on June 5th for a night of great tunes and good vibes!
Tickets are on sale now! 🎟️🎉
@skydiggers.bsky.social have been rocking Canada’s roots, rock, and folk scenes for over 30 years. Catch them live on June 5th for a night of great tunes and good vibes!
Tickets are on sale now! 🎟️🎉
April 9, 2025 at 2:06 PM
🚨 New Waterfront Concert Series show just dropped 🚨
@skydiggers.bsky.social have been rocking Canada’s roots, rock, and folk scenes for over 30 years. Catch them live on June 5th for a night of great tunes and good vibes!
Tickets are on sale now! 🎟️🎉
@skydiggers.bsky.social have been rocking Canada’s roots, rock, and folk scenes for over 30 years. Catch them live on June 5th for a night of great tunes and good vibes!
Tickets are on sale now! 🎟️🎉
🚨 PSA: @thetrews.bsky.social are rolling in May 17th and the show’s already over 50% sold out. We’re all for living in the moment, but this might be one to lock in early 🔐
Candyheart’s opening. First show of the season. You know it’s gonna be goooood 😏
Candyheart’s opening. First show of the season. You know it’s gonna be goooood 😏
April 8, 2025 at 1:02 PM
🚨 PSA: @thetrews.bsky.social are rolling in May 17th and the show’s already over 50% sold out. We’re all for living in the moment, but this might be one to lock in early 🔐
Candyheart’s opening. First show of the season. You know it’s gonna be goooood 😏
Candyheart’s opening. First show of the season. You know it’s gonna be goooood 😏
Here’s a look at who’s hitting the Village stage next month:
@thetrews.bsky.social, have built a legacy as one of Canada’s most successful rock bands of the past decade. With 19 Top 10 rock radio singles and multiple Gold and Platinum-certified albums, their achievements speak for themselves.
@thetrews.bsky.social, have built a legacy as one of Canada’s most successful rock bands of the past decade. With 19 Top 10 rock radio singles and multiple Gold and Platinum-certified albums, their achievements speak for themselves.
April 4, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Here’s a look at who’s hitting the Village stage next month:
@thetrews.bsky.social, have built a legacy as one of Canada’s most successful rock bands of the past decade. With 19 Top 10 rock radio singles and multiple Gold and Platinum-certified albums, their achievements speak for themselves.
@thetrews.bsky.social, have built a legacy as one of Canada’s most successful rock bands of the past decade. With 19 Top 10 rock radio singles and multiple Gold and Platinum-certified albums, their achievements speak for themselves.
Q: What’s included with VIP tickets? 🤔
A: Your VIP ticket (19+) includes access to a preferred viewing area along the waterfront and to the side of the stage (with great sight-lines!), dedicated VIP washrooms (with touchless sinks!), a VIP bar (with shorter lines!), and a concierge service!
A: Your VIP ticket (19+) includes access to a preferred viewing area along the waterfront and to the side of the stage (with great sight-lines!), dedicated VIP washrooms (with touchless sinks!), a VIP bar (with shorter lines!), and a concierge service!
March 21, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Q: What’s included with VIP tickets? 🤔
A: Your VIP ticket (19+) includes access to a preferred viewing area along the waterfront and to the side of the stage (with great sight-lines!), dedicated VIP washrooms (with touchless sinks!), a VIP bar (with shorter lines!), and a concierge service!
A: Your VIP ticket (19+) includes access to a preferred viewing area along the waterfront and to the side of the stage (with great sight-lines!), dedicated VIP washrooms (with touchless sinks!), a VIP bar (with shorter lines!), and a concierge service!
Spring is here, and the village has thawed out (hopefully for good)! 🌷 We're counting down the days until we can open the gates and welcome you back. Can't wait to see you all in a few months! 🌞
March 20, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Spring is here, and the village has thawed out (hopefully for good)! 🌷 We're counting down the days until we can open the gates and welcome you back. Can't wait to see you all in a few months! 🌞
Your lineup is locked in for the 10th AREA 506 Music Festival, and we can’t wait! 🎉
A *super* limited batch of Early Bird Weekend Passes are on sale now. Snag yours before they disappear!
August can’t come soon enough — see you on the waterfront! 🌊🎶
A *super* limited batch of Early Bird Weekend Passes are on sale now. Snag yours before they disappear!
August can’t come soon enough — see you on the waterfront! 🌊🎶
March 13, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Your lineup is locked in for the 10th AREA 506 Music Festival, and we can’t wait! 🎉
A *super* limited batch of Early Bird Weekend Passes are on sale now. Snag yours before they disappear!
August can’t come soon enough — see you on the waterfront! 🌊🎶
A *super* limited batch of Early Bird Weekend Passes are on sale now. Snag yours before they disappear!
August can’t come soon enough — see you on the waterfront! 🌊🎶
You made it. We. are. PUMPED. to welcome the band that put Canadian post-hardcore on the map: Alexisonfire! After calling it quits in 2011, they reunited and made their comeback in 2015. Now, these hardcore legends are taking the stage to shut down Saturday night on August 2nd.
March 13, 2025 at 8:00 PM
You made it. We. are. PUMPED. to welcome the band that put Canadian post-hardcore on the map: Alexisonfire! After calling it quits in 2011, they reunited and made their comeback in 2015. Now, these hardcore legends are taking the stage to shut down Saturday night on August 2nd.
Got a few more for you:
Rising star Maggie Andrew has racked up 6M+ streams and some major wins, including the 2024 CBC Searchlight contest, an ECMA for African Canadian Artist of the Year, ANSMA Artist and Album of the Year, and more. She’ll be here on Sunday, August 3rd.
Rising star Maggie Andrew has racked up 6M+ streams and some major wins, including the 2024 CBC Searchlight contest, an ECMA for African Canadian Artist of the Year, ANSMA Artist and Album of the Year, and more. She’ll be here on Sunday, August 3rd.
March 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Got a few more for you:
Rising star Maggie Andrew has racked up 6M+ streams and some major wins, including the 2024 CBC Searchlight contest, an ECMA for African Canadian Artist of the Year, ANSMA Artist and Album of the Year, and more. She’ll be here on Sunday, August 3rd.
Rising star Maggie Andrew has racked up 6M+ streams and some major wins, including the 2024 CBC Searchlight contest, an ECMA for African Canadian Artist of the Year, ANSMA Artist and Album of the Year, and more. She’ll be here on Sunday, August 3rd.
As we celebrate festival 10, we couldn’t think of a better way to close out the weekend than with AREA 506 alums - and BIG supporters - Arkells. With more Juno wins for Group of the Year (SIX!) than any other band, they’re set to bring it all to the stage for a rare three-peat on Sunday, August 3rd.
March 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM
As we celebrate festival 10, we couldn’t think of a better way to close out the weekend than with AREA 506 alums - and BIG supporters - Arkells. With more Juno wins for Group of the Year (SIX!) than any other band, they’re set to bring it all to the stage for a rare three-peat on Sunday, August 3rd.
With over 70 million streams worldwide and multiple platinum-certified singles, Ria Mae's music has dominated Canadian radio charts. Expect to hear some familiar hits from this 506 favourite when she returns to the big stage on Sunday, August 3rd.
March 13, 2025 at 5:01 PM
With over 70 million streams worldwide and multiple platinum-certified singles, Ria Mae's music has dominated Canadian radio charts. Expect to hear some familiar hits from this 506 favourite when she returns to the big stage on Sunday, August 3rd.
How was lunch? Grabbed a sandwich? Great, let's get back to it!
Best known for their killer live sets, Half Moon Run is a two-time Juno Award-winning blend of folk, dream-pop, and indie rock. You can catch them live on the 506 stage Sunday, August 3rd!
Best known for their killer live sets, Half Moon Run is a two-time Juno Award-winning blend of folk, dream-pop, and indie rock. You can catch them live on the 506 stage Sunday, August 3rd!
March 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM
How was lunch? Grabbed a sandwich? Great, let's get back to it!
Best known for their killer live sets, Half Moon Run is a two-time Juno Award-winning blend of folk, dream-pop, and indie rock. You can catch them live on the 506 stage Sunday, August 3rd!
Best known for their killer live sets, Half Moon Run is a two-time Juno Award-winning blend of folk, dream-pop, and indie rock. You can catch them live on the 506 stage Sunday, August 3rd!
Last one before we break for lunch.
Canadian rock duo Death From Above 1979 will bring their heavy, dance-punk sound to the stage on Saturday, August 2nd. Known for relentless live shows and stripped-down style, this duo creates a sound that hits harder than most full bands.
Canadian rock duo Death From Above 1979 will bring their heavy, dance-punk sound to the stage on Saturday, August 2nd. Known for relentless live shows and stripped-down style, this duo creates a sound that hits harder than most full bands.
March 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Last one before we break for lunch.
Canadian rock duo Death From Above 1979 will bring their heavy, dance-punk sound to the stage on Saturday, August 2nd. Known for relentless live shows and stripped-down style, this duo creates a sound that hits harder than most full bands.
Canadian rock duo Death From Above 1979 will bring their heavy, dance-punk sound to the stage on Saturday, August 2nd. Known for relentless live shows and stripped-down style, this duo creates a sound that hits harder than most full bands.
This one’s for all the rockers out there 🤘🏻
The Motorleague has been a staple of the East Coast music scene for nearly two decades, picking up multiple East Coast Music Awards and Music New Brunswick awards along the way. They'll be bringing those big riffs with them on Saturday, August 2nd.
The Motorleague has been a staple of the East Coast music scene for nearly two decades, picking up multiple East Coast Music Awards and Music New Brunswick awards along the way. They'll be bringing those big riffs with them on Saturday, August 2nd.
March 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM
This one’s for all the rockers out there 🤘🏻
The Motorleague has been a staple of the East Coast music scene for nearly two decades, picking up multiple East Coast Music Awards and Music New Brunswick awards along the way. They'll be bringing those big riffs with them on Saturday, August 2nd.
The Motorleague has been a staple of the East Coast music scene for nearly two decades, picking up multiple East Coast Music Awards and Music New Brunswick awards along the way. They'll be bringing those big riffs with them on Saturday, August 2nd.
For our 10th anniversary, you *know* we had to bring back a few 506 favourites. Matt Mays has built a rock ‘n’ roll legacy all his own, and the Juno-winning powerhouse is back on the big stage Friday, August 1st.
March 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM
For our 10th anniversary, you *know* we had to bring back a few 506 favourites. Matt Mays has built a rock ‘n’ roll legacy all his own, and the Juno-winning powerhouse is back on the big stage Friday, August 1st.
Alright, 506. It's line-up release day and we're glad you could join us.
First up: Broken Social Scene. Over two decades, they’ve racked up @pitchfork.com praise, Juno Awards, Coachella & Lollapalooza sets, Letterman gigs - even name-drops in Lorde songs - and they’ll be here on Friday, August 1st.
First up: Broken Social Scene. Over two decades, they’ve racked up @pitchfork.com praise, Juno Awards, Coachella & Lollapalooza sets, Letterman gigs - even name-drops in Lorde songs - and they’ll be here on Friday, August 1st.
March 13, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Alright, 506. It's line-up release day and we're glad you could join us.
First up: Broken Social Scene. Over two decades, they’ve racked up @pitchfork.com praise, Juno Awards, Coachella & Lollapalooza sets, Letterman gigs - even name-drops in Lorde songs - and they’ll be here on Friday, August 1st.
First up: Broken Social Scene. Over two decades, they’ve racked up @pitchfork.com praise, Juno Awards, Coachella & Lollapalooza sets, Letterman gigs - even name-drops in Lorde songs - and they’ll be here on Friday, August 1st.
Excited for tomorrow? How about a little something to hold you over…
March 12, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Excited for tomorrow? How about a little something to hold you over…
As we get ready for our lineup announcement, we want to take a moment to highlight one of our most meaningful festival partners — UnitedWay serving Saint John, Kings & Charlotte.
March 11, 2025 at 2:41 PM
As we get ready for our lineup announcement, we want to take a moment to highlight one of our most meaningful festival partners — UnitedWay serving Saint John, Kings & Charlotte.
Thursday. 9 AM. That’s all. 👀
March 10, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Thursday. 9 AM. That’s all. 👀
🚨 LINEUP RELEASE 🚨
Set your alarms — March 13th at 9 AM, we start revealing who’s playing the Saint John waterfront for the 10th AREA 506 FESTIVAL this New Brunswick Day long weekend.
Will your boss be thrilled with your productivity that day? Unlikely. But hey, priorities.
SEE YOU THURSDAY!
Set your alarms — March 13th at 9 AM, we start revealing who’s playing the Saint John waterfront for the 10th AREA 506 FESTIVAL this New Brunswick Day long weekend.
Will your boss be thrilled with your productivity that day? Unlikely. But hey, priorities.
SEE YOU THURSDAY!
March 7, 2025 at 2:42 PM
🚨 LINEUP RELEASE 🚨
Set your alarms — March 13th at 9 AM, we start revealing who’s playing the Saint John waterfront for the 10th AREA 506 FESTIVAL this New Brunswick Day long weekend.
Will your boss be thrilled with your productivity that day? Unlikely. But hey, priorities.
SEE YOU THURSDAY!
Set your alarms — March 13th at 9 AM, we start revealing who’s playing the Saint John waterfront for the 10th AREA 506 FESTIVAL this New Brunswick Day long weekend.
Will your boss be thrilled with your productivity that day? Unlikely. But hey, priorities.
SEE YOU THURSDAY!
Your closet called — it wants a festival tee. And lucky for you, they’re only 20 bucks! Stock’s running low, so don’t sleep on it! ⏳
March 3, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Your closet called — it wants a festival tee. And lucky for you, they’re only 20 bucks! Stock’s running low, so don’t sleep on it! ⏳
Family Day reminder: put your phone down (after reading this 😉) and enjoy the day with your loved ones! We’re grateful for every family that’s spent time with us since 2016 — can’t wait to see you again soon! ❤️
February 17, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Family Day reminder: put your phone down (after reading this 😉) and enjoy the day with your loved ones! We’re grateful for every family that’s spent time with us since 2016 — can’t wait to see you again soon! ❤️
Find someone who looks at you the way your dog looks at your dinner 🐶💕
Happy Valentine’s Day! 💘
Happy Valentine’s Day! 💘
February 14, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Find someone who looks at you the way your dog looks at your dinner 🐶💕
Happy Valentine’s Day! 💘
Happy Valentine’s Day! 💘
We’re almost SOLD OUT of Valentine’s Bundles! If you’ve been waiting to grab one, this is your last chance before they’re gone forever!
💘 Includes:
✔️ Soft faux fur AREA 506 blanket (for cuddles)
✔️ Engravable love lock to clip on Charm Diamond’s love bench this spring
Move FAST before they’re gone!
💘 Includes:
✔️ Soft faux fur AREA 506 blanket (for cuddles)
✔️ Engravable love lock to clip on Charm Diamond’s love bench this spring
Move FAST before they’re gone!
February 12, 2025 at 8:54 PM
We’re almost SOLD OUT of Valentine’s Bundles! If you’ve been waiting to grab one, this is your last chance before they’re gone forever!
💘 Includes:
✔️ Soft faux fur AREA 506 blanket (for cuddles)
✔️ Engravable love lock to clip on Charm Diamond’s love bench this spring
Move FAST before they’re gone!
💘 Includes:
✔️ Soft faux fur AREA 506 blanket (for cuddles)
✔️ Engravable love lock to clip on Charm Diamond’s love bench this spring
Move FAST before they’re gone!