Acadie Rock

Aug. 14-17
Riverfront Park/Moncton City Hall

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As a cultural cornerstone of our community, every detail of Acadie Rock inspires you to celebrate the history, language, passion, and spirit that define Acadian life.

On Aug. 15 (Quinze-Août), we go all-out for National Acadian Day, with lively music, dancing in the streets, family-friendly fun, and a sea of starred tricolour flags waving in honour of Acadian resilience and joy.

It all starts in the afternoon with the pre-party at City Hall. Then everyone gets loud and proud during the Tintamarre, a noise-making parade integral to this fête d’Acadie. Everyday items add to the festive din, so bring your spoons, pots and pans, horns and whistles, bells – even small musical instruments – and LET’S MAKE SOME NOISE to mark the survival of Acadian culture. After the parade, all are welcome to gather along the Riverfront for the 15 août show, where bands keep the energy up well after sundown.
Joie de vivre is meant to be shared with everyone, so come join the party and experience it for yourself!

Menu de Backyard

Aug. 4-17 
Various participating restaurants

Indulge your tastebuds (and sense of nostalgia) with a one-of-a-kind foodie experience that celebrates the culinary traditions of Acadian culture. Throughout this delicious component of Acadie Rock, local restaurants and microbreweries concoct custom dishes and cocktails inspired by Tableau de Backyard, the late Guy Arsenault’s iconic collection of poems that paid homage to the food in 1970s Moncton.

Menu de Backyard is a must-try, so make sure it’s on your summer bucket list.