Amherst, Nova Scotia is set to host a major outdoor concert tonight, Thursday, August 13, 2026, as the Exit 1 Summer Bash takes over Amherst Stadium at 185 Church Street. Doors open at 7:00 PM, with music starting at 8:00 PM.
The event features three acclaimed Maritime artists: Juno Award-winning rapper Classified from Enfield, three-time Juno nominee Ria Mae from Halifax, and Halifax rapper Quake Matthews, known for his sharp lyricism. Promoters have called it “the ultimate summertime musical bash” and an “energy-packed display of East Coast spirit and talent.”
Tickets for the all-ages section are $65.60, while floor tickets for the 19+ area cost $86.98. According to the event’s official Instagram account, fewer than 100 floor tickets remained as of yesterday. Ticket prices include service fees, and government ID is required for floor access. Residents can find tickets through Tourism Nova Scotia or the event’s Instagram page.
Classified, born Luke Boyd, is known for his 2013 Juno Award-winning single “Inner Ninja” and has had a long career spanning over three decades. Ria Mae, whose breakthrough single “Clothes Off” earned a Juno nomination in 2016, has collaborated with Classified in the past. Quake Matthews has won an East Coast Music Award and a SOCAN Songwriter of the Year Award.
Amherst Stadium is a key entertainment venue for the area, and this event is among the most anticipated festivals in the region. Coldstream Ale is the official alcohol provider for the 19+ floor section. For more information on the Exit 1 Summer Bash, visit the Tourism Nova Scotia event listing.
