Peterborough Musicfest

159 King St, Peterborough, ON K9J 2R8, Canada

● Data checked · August 2026

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At a Glance

What Peterborough Musicfest Offers

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Services / Offerings

Free outdoor live music concerts
Summer concert series on Wednesday and Saturday evenings
Indigenous music and cultural programming (Woven Stories)
Children and youth drop-in music programming (First Note)
Volunteer opportunities
Sponsorship opportunities
Artist submission and booking
50/50 fundraising draws
Diner's Book fundraising

✓Service AreaPeterborough and the Kawarthas, Ontario

✓Seasonal OperationSummer season; Season 39 begins June 27, 2026, running Wednesday and Saturday evenings

✓Years in Businesssince 1987

✓Attraction Typeoutdoor concert series, music festival, community event

✓Indoor / Outdooroutdoor

✓Family-OrientedYes

✓Admissionfree

About

Peterborough Musicfest is a free outdoor summer concert series staged at Del Crary Park on the shores of Little Lake in Peterborough, Ontario. Founded in 1987 by Fred Anderson, it is considered Canada's longest-running free-admission music festival and has grown to attract an estimated 118,000 or more attendees each season. The festival typically runs Wednesday and Saturday evenings during summer months and features a mix of well-known Canadian and international artists across a range of genres. It is funded through corporate sponsorships, government support, fundraising, and private donations, allowing all performances to remain free to the public.

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Contact

Web

ptbomusicfest.ca

Address

159 King St, Peterborough, ON K9J 2R8, Canada

On The Chart

44.301844

-78.3202022

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