Results for: Peterborough Musicfest

Peterborough Musicfest’s 2024 lineup boasts a wide range of genres, from country to alternative rock and tribute performances. The outdoor concerts, held at Del Crary Park every Wednesday and Saturday from June 29 to August 17, are free to attend. With 16 concert dates, Season 37 kicks off with Canadian country music star Tenille Townes on June 29. Other highlights include Metric (alternative rock), Tim Baker and Great Lake Swimmers (indie folk/rock), and Choir! Choir! Choir! (’80s singalong group). The festival aims to bring fans closer to the musicians with a stage that is being brought back this year.

Peterborough Musicfest, Canada’s longest-running free music festival, has a significant economic impact on the Peterborough region. Visitor spending during the festival exceeds $1.76 million, with the combined spending of out-of-town attendees and event organizers totaling over $2.34 million. The festival supports $1.2 million in wages and salaries and generates a diverse range of economic activity, with accommodations and restaurants being the leading expenditure categories.