AREA 506 FESTIVAL TURNING TEN
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selection of vendors, every detail is chosen with intention. “We’ve always said we want to be experience-first,” says LeBlanc. “That means thinking about what people see, hear, smell, and feel when they walk in.” Since 2016, AREA 506 has showcased Atlantic Canada’s best. Past headliners include: Grace Potter, Matt Andersen & The Bona Fide, Big Sugar, The Strumbellas, Tegan & Sara, David Myles, The Glorious Sons, July Talk, City & Colour, Interpol, and a full summer-long series in 2021 with Alan Doyle, Classified, and more. In 2023, the festival “blew the roof off” with Metric, the Sheepdogs, Sam Roberts Band, and a sold-out headliner night. 2024
continued the momentum, despite a last- minute lineup change with Our Lady Peace, PUP, The Beaches, and Wintersleep. Even in its 10th year, the festival balances an amazing lineup of international and Canadian acts, along with local artists, all taking to the stage to perform in 2025: The festival runs rain or shine, with a big tent in place and accessible, flat, recently paved grounds. Mobility support is available, and re-entry is allowed with a wristband. VIP guests enjoy waterfront views, dedicated amenities, and a concierge, while“pods”(10 × 14 ft) offer private seating for groups up to ten.
The Container Village is a full showcase. Vendors include local makers, cultural groups, artisan food vendors, and craft breweries, offering everything from handmade goods to stage-side eats. The festival site prohibits personal chairs but provides communal seating and encourages “weather-appropriate attire,” like clear ponchos that showcase festival outfits and fun hats. Cash and token systems at vendors streamline transactions, while the site promotes sustainability via refillable water bottles at sponsored stations. Parking is off-site - TD Station and uptown
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