There is a tonne of FREE musical entertainment this year on the South Shore!
- Liverpool was one of the first ones out of the gate this year with the “Privateer Park Summer Concert Series“. They have a great lineup for Monday nights, tonight they have postponed the performance to tomorrow evening due to the forecast.
- Music on the Riverbank is back for its 10th anniversary in Bridgewater this year. On a new night this year the free show at Pijinuiskaq Park is offered up on THURSDAY Nights! Join the Pat Watson Quartet for the kick off concert this week, Thursday, June 18 at 6:30pm. The town of Bridgewater and South Shore Centre have another big summer planned with 14 weeks of free music this year.
Music on the Riverbank 2026 Lineup:
June 18 – Patricia Watson Quartet
June 25 – Mo & the Boys
July 2 – Foggy Deeds
July 9 – T3KILLAH (Tevin Standing Brownbear)
July 16 – Jackie Putnam
July 23 – Amber Malone
July 30 – Tharangam Lunenburg (Chenda Melam)
Aug 6 – Courtney Clark & Dillon Winter
Aug 13 – Julia Tynes
Aug 20 – Kim Elizabeth Doolittle
Aug 27 – The Wedbetters
Sept 3 – Jessica Russell
Sept 10 – Light and Shade
Sept 17 – Collage
PLUS September 18 and 19, we’ll welcome back our Harvest Moon Music Festival – Details to come!
*Schedule is subject to change. In the event of bad weather in the forecast, shows will be relocated to an indoor venue and information will be updated here, on Explore Bridgewater Events, and on the Town’s Facebook page.
- Next month we will again be treated to Free music on Tuesday nights at Lordly Park in Chester each week. Starting at 6pm on July 7th another great lineup has been presented for “Picnic in the Park” this year:
- The Mahone Bay Music Association is entertaining this summer on Wednesday nights at the Mahone Bay Gazebo with their Summer Concert Series. Join them for a 7pm mid week show and a special Canada Day July 1st kickoff event with Elyse Aeryn and JD Clarke.
Now you need to remember as we get to the cooler weather of autumn, that doesn’t mean the fun is over. There are a number of jam sessions that happen weekly all year long and there is another great festival planned for September this year.
- The 2026 Country at the Cross Music Festival!
Saturday, September 12, 2026 in New Ross, Nova Scotia
Get ready for a full day of incredible live country music from rising stars to seasoned performers, this lineup showcases some of the amazing country talent we have right here in Nova Scotia.
Mark your calendars, invite your friends, and get ready for a day of great music, community, and country spirit.
