The KV Music Festival returns to Rothesay and Quispamsis from September 1 to 4, 2026, celebrating 20 years with a Friday night main event headlined by Canadian blues-rock icon Colin James and featuring The Trews, Toque and Raglan Road.
The main show takes place on Friday, September 4 at Vito’s Restaurant in Rothesay. Doors open at 5 p.m. and tickets are $115 plus HST and fees.
For the first time, ANBL’s Safe Ride program is offering free shuttle buses on Friday night, giving attendees a no-cost safe way home after the event.
Free daytime shows run all week at Vito’s and the Quispamsis Arts & Culture Park. The Last Call plays the park on September 1 from 7 to 8 p.m., with Zack Ingles and The Outlaws Trio also set to perform at free shows during the week.
Colin James brings decades of experience to the stage, having released 21 studio albums and won 8 Juno Awards and 31 Maple Blues Awards. The Trews, from Antigonish, Nova Scotia, are touring behind their latest album, The Bloody Light, while Toque features members of Slash’s Conspirators and Raglan Road is known for its East Coast Celtic-rock energy.
The festival typically draws 1,000 to 1,200 people to its Friday night show, with more than 2,000 attending events throughout the week. Full lineup and ticket details are available at kvmusicfest.com.
