Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ General Information

Q: What is FLOURISH Festival?

A: We are an independent music and art festival held annually in Fredericton. We showcase emerging and professional artists across multiple venues in the city. During the festival you'll see incredible bands and musicians, one-off installations and art projects, workshops and a lot more.

Q: When and where is the 2025 festival?

A: Our 2025 edition is May 23 & 24 in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Our venues include The Cap and the Garrison Skatepark.

FLOURISH Festival is centrally located in Downtown Fredericton and all venues are accessible through public transport. Click here to view Public Transit Schedule.

Q: When and where can I purchase tickets and passes?

A: Passes are on sale now! Passes are $40. You must be 19+ to purchase an all access pass. All ages programming is FREE :)

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Q: Is there parking?

A: Parking is avaliable throughout Downtown Fredericton - there are no designated parking spots for the festival. We reccomend the parking lot behind City Hall, this is perfectly in-between our two main venues. On-street parking and parking in The Tannery is also avaliable.

Q: I'd like to volunteer or get involved, how do I do this?

A: We always have lots of opportunities to get involved in programming, venue prep, installations, social media and more. Drop us a note at flourishfredericton@gmail.com with your name, and we will send you over our volunteer form and introduce you to the team.

If you're interested in volunteering at the festival, we have included a form to express your interest. Volunteers must be 16+. Click here to register to volunteer.

Q: I'm interested in sponsoring the festival, how do I do this?

A: We welcome sponsorships and partnerships. Please email us at flourishfredericton@gmail.com and we will get back to you with our sponsorship package options.

Q: I am from the media and want to do an interview or cover the festival and/or involved artists. How do I arrange this?

A: Media coverage is a huge part of the festival and we welcome coverage of the festival pre, during and post festival. We also welcome coverage of our booked artists and programming. Email us at flourishfredericton@gmail.com with the headline "MEDIA REQUEST" and we will direct you to the appropriate person to handle your request. Our team and artists are often avaliable for audio interviews, written interviews, photo opportunities, video opportunities and more.

FAQ Festival Accessibility and Safer Spaces

Our Safer Spaces Policy & Plan will be in effect for all online and in-person events. You can read the working document here.

If you would like to be a part of the Safer Spaces planning committee, please email penelope.e.stevens@gmail.com.

Q: I’m underage, can I attend or perform at FLOURISH Festival?

A: Yes - not all events, but a minimum of ⅓ are accessible for all-ages. All ages events are free.

Q: I’m a sober person, will there be non-licensed events and/or non-alcoholic options for me?

A: Yes, non-alcoholic beverage options will be available at all physical venues. Our nighttime events will be licensed, but daytime events will be largely alcohol-free.

Q: I don’t do well in crowds and/or suffer from overstimulation, will there be events for me to attend?

A: Yes, The Garrison Skatepark shows are outdoors and with plenty of outdoor space. Other daytime events generally small crowds.

We endeavour to ensure breaks and space between programming and acts, however this will not always be possible. We encourage attendees to take breaks, and stay hydrated and nourished throughout the festival.

Q: I use a wheelchair, walking aid and/or am disabled. Which venues are physically accessible?

A: We are using limited venues for FLOURISH 2025, not all of them are physically accesible. The Cap patio / Tannery and Garrison Skatepark is physically accessible, Please see specific venue accessibility notes (found below or on individual ticket/event pages) for more details.

Q: I’m deaf or hearing-impaired, can I attend or perform at FLOURISH?

A: Unfortunately, we do not have the financial means to support ASL programming for 2025, but hope to in the future. Printed copies of our programme will be available at our events. Deaf and hearing-impaired artists are always invited to apply to perform at FLOURISH.

Q: I’m queer, trans, gender non-conforming, and/or my gender expression puts me at risk of harassment. Can I attend or perform at FLOURISH?

A: Everyone deserves to enjoy FLOURISH Festival safely and free of harassment. While we cannot 100% guarantee anyone’s safety at our event, we have committed to creating a space that fosters safety for the queer and gender-diverse community. This includes: high-tier billing and visibility for queer and gender-diverse artists, gender-inclusive washrooms in all venues, the implementation of our Safer Spaces Policy for the duration of the festival, and a visible Safer Spaces venue representative (denoted by a pink t-shirt) at all venues. Should you feel unsafe at any time, you can either speak to the Safer Spaces venue representative, the Safer Spaces Coordinator, or any staff member. Incident disclosures will be handled according to our Safer Spaces policy to the best of our ability.

Q: I’m a racialized person (BIPOC). Can I attend or perform at FLOURISH?

A: Everyone deserves to enjoy FLOURISH Festival safely and free of harassment. While we cannot 100% guarantee anyone’s safety at our event, we have committed to creating a space that fosters safety for folks of all racial backgrounds, ethnicities and cultural groups. This includes: high-tier billing and visibility for BIPOC artists, the implementation of our Safer Spaces Policy for the duration of the festival, and a visible Safer Spaces venue representative (denoted by a pink t-shirt) at events at the Cap and the Charlotte Street Arts Centre. Should you feel unsafe at any time or experience any form of harassment or microaggression, you can either speak to the Safer Spaces venue representative, the Safer Spaces Coordinator, or any staff member. Incident disclosures will be handled according to our Safer Spaces policy to the best of our ability.

Q: I have allergies, will there be support for me?

A: Venues will encourage scent- and allergen-free, but we cannot guarantee 100% allergen-free spaces. Artists will be asked to fill out an allergy and intolerance sheet prior to the event, and we will do our best to accommodate those needs (in serious cases, this may include artists supplying their own food, to be reimbursed by the festival).

Venue Accessibility

We are still confirming our complete venue list. Accessibility notes for each venue below, to be updated as more venues are confirmed.

Accessibility at The Cap:

• Some events at The Cap will be accessible for all ages. Our final programme will indicate all ages programming.
• We support those that choose to wear a mask to help protect their own health and the health of those around them.
• Main floor / venue is wheelchair accessible, but does not have power doors and the space is generally small and narrow. Upstairs venues (The Nest, Wilser’s Room) are not (1 flight of stairs to the Nest patio, with additional steps to Wilser's Room).
• The Cap does not have designated parking. Parking is available to the front of The Cap (ground floor), but this is based on availability and is not specifically accessible parking.
• Gender-neutral washrooms available across the venue inclusive of stalls.
• Designated space for accessibility items can be arranged (please contact us in advance for any large items that we should be aware of / may need additional space for).
• Trained harm reduction and Project Soundcheck staff and/or volunteers on site.
• The Cap is near the Kings Place bus hub.

Accessibility at The Garrison Skatepark.

• All events at the Garrison Skatepark are free and open to the public of all ages. Patrons are welcome to come and go as they please, with no gate or event-specific security on site.
• The space is wheelchair accessible, with patrons able to enjoy the events from the sidewalk, the parking lot or the grass.
• Masks are not required at the Garrison Skatepark. We support those that choose to wear a mask to help protect their own health and the health of those around them.
• Safer Spaces representatives will be on site for the duration of live music at the Garrison Skatepark (1-9:30pm).
• Washrooms (including wheelchair washrooms) are accessible by travelling through the parking lot behind the library and accessing Officer's Square washrooms. These are gendered washrooms - should any FLOURISH patron feel unsafe entering the washroom of their preferred gender, please speak to a Safer Spaces representative who can accompany you.
• Limited parking (including wheelchair parking) is available behind the Fredericton Public Library, very close to the Garrison Skatepark.
• The Garrison Skatepark is 2 blocks from the Kings Place bus hub.