Area 506 2026
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Area 506 2026

Saint John, Canada
25 artists

🎤Lineup

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Absolute Losers – Alternative
Absolute Losers
Alternative
Beauts – Alternative
Beauts
Alternative
Caged Animals – Alternative
Caged Animals
Alternative
Constant Greetings
Constant Greetings
Crash Test Dummies – Alternative Rock
Crash Test Dummies
Alternative Rock
Customer Service – Midwest Emo
Customer Service
Midwest Emo
Dad Patrol
Techno
Grand Theft Bus – Awesomename
Grand Theft Bus
Awesomename
Kathleen Edwards – Folk
Kathleen Edwards
Folk
Kylie Fox
Kylie Fox
La Patente – Rock
La Patente
Rock
Marcy Playground – Alternative Rock
Marcy Playground
Alternative Rock
Marianas Trench – Alternative Rock
Marianas Trench
Alternative Rock
Nate and the Busy Boys – Rock
Nate and the Busy Boys
Rock
Penny & The Pits – Rock
Penny & The Pits
Rock
Soul Asylum – Alternative Rock
Soul Asylum
Alternative Rock
The Dead South – Bluegrass
The Dead South
Bluegrass
The Dirty Nil – Metal
The Dirty Nil
Metal
The Glorious Sons – Canadian
The Glorious Sons
Canadian
The Martin Boys – Country
The Martin Boys
Country
Valley – Indie Pop
Valley
Indie Pop
Waylon Napadogan – Country
Waylon Napadogan
Country
Wheatus – Alternative Rock
Wheatus
Alternative Rock
Wolf Parade – Indie Rock
Wolf Parade
Indie Rock
Zack Ingles
Zack Ingles

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✈️How to get to Area 506 2026

Planning your trip to Area 506 2026? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.

  • Nearest airport: Saint John Airport (YSJ), about 14 km from the venue.
  • Allow about 20 min by car from the airport to the site.
  • By train, head for Saint John or the nearest major station, then finish by bus, shuttle or taxi to the site.
  • By car, plan for on-site parking and expect heavy traffic around the venue on festival days.
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🛏️Where to stay near Saint John (Area 506 2026)

Accommodation near the Area 506 2026 site fills up fast. Compare hotels, apartments and rentals nearby and book early to stay as close to the stage as possible.

Estimated travel time to the site

Distance🚗 Car / taxi🚴 Bike🚶 On foot
~1 km~3 min~4 min~12 min
~3 km~7 min~12 min~36 min
~5 km~11 min~20 min~1 h
~10 km~22 min~40 min~2 h

Public transport: depends on the network around Saint John.

Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.

🌤️Area 506 2026 weather

Weather in Saint John in July 2026?

Typical weather

Light rain
Typical high24°
Typical low17°

Chance of rain: about 50% of days

2025Overcast24° / 16°1 rainy day
2024Rain22° / 18°3 rainy days
2023Rain25° / 17°2 rainy days

Based on the last 3 years over the same period.

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🗺️Things to do near Area 506 2026

Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around Area 506 2026. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.

Nearby, Saint John and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.

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📋About

The AREA 506 Festival features the best of NB music, culture, and goods. Join us on the waterfront every New Brunswick Day long weekend!

📋Practical info

Dates
Country
City
Saint John
Artists
25 artists
Main genre
Official website
area506.ca/festival
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Lineup focus score

Focused on Rock (68%) with touches of Pop, Country. Explore Rock festivals

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Alternative Rock / Indie is the leading genre (11 artists). Explore Alternative Rock / Indie festivals

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