The Jubilee

08/31/2026

THE JUBILEE SEPTEMBER OFFICE HOURS

Our HQ at 121 George Street will be open in September Tuesday to Thursday, 11AM-2PM. Drop by to pick up some of the last remaining 2027 $96 Weekend Passes, grab 30th anniversary merch, and a few more surprises happening at the office this month.

Keep an eye on our social media for updates on events happening at The Jubilee HQ all year long!

08/29/2026

Fresh off of a performance at our Youth Showcase on Carlton's Community Stage with his band Mudbound, Aidan Maclean joins some serious Pictou County talent with a solo performance today.

Carlton's Community Stage standouts Jet Black Mirror and The Bombed Solid will be hitting the stage as well. This is going to be a fun one!

Don't miss Strutless Music Back 2 School, an all ages rock show at Glasgow Square Theatre

We REALLY need YOUR help with sharing this!

All Ages Shows have been the foundation of many musical beginnings for bands and this is something that has always been special to us.

We are a very small company that has teamed up the The Glasgow Square to make sure the youth in our community has a stage for their voices to be heard, for the music lovers to come out and enjoy the shows in a relaxed, safe, substance free venue with both senior acts and youth acts.

PLEASE help us get this out to the kids! Without them, these show won’t exist. These events aren’t about this company or our bands…it’s about the kids. Let’s get the word out there!!

Event Link Below ⬇️

BACK 2 SCHOOL: AN ALL AGES ROCK SHOW

08/19/2026

We really couldn’t do the Jubilee without our volunteers.

Every year, so many people give us their time whether it’s a few hours or the whole weekend from helping at the gates, beverage service, box office, with set-up and tear-down, and a hundred other things that need to happen to pull this festival off.

Thank you to everyone who showed up for us this year.

2026 volunteers keep an eye on your inbox! We have some fun news coming your way soon.

And if you finished the weekend thinking you’d like to get a little more involved, we’re already starting to build our team for 2027. We’re looking for Volunteer Managers who would like to take on a bigger role and help us lead different areas of the festival.
Send us a message we’d love to chat.

08/17/2026

30th ANNIVERSARY MERCH SALE & OFFICE HOURS

Don't forget to swing by The Jubilee office this week to grab your 30th anniversary Jubilee merch, limited quantities available!

We will be here Monday-Thursday from 11am-2pm each day.

$96 weekend passes for 2027 will also be available in person during these hours, while quantities last!

Blue Festival Tees ($10)
Kids Small & Medium
Adults Small - Large

Red Festival Tanks ($10)
Adult Small, Large & XL

Jubilee 2026 Canvas Tote Bags ($5)

30th Anniversary Limited Edition Poster ($10)
11 x 17 premium cardstock

The Jubilee x Apollo 30th Anniversary Hats ($40)

Festival Bundle ($20)
Includes: Blue Tee or Red Tank, Canvas Tote Bag & 30th Anniversary Poster
You can find us this week Monday - Thursday 11am-2pm at The Jubilee HQ (121 George Street, New Glasgow).

08/17/2026

THE TRAGICALLY HIP: A NATIONAL CELEBRATION

Ten years later, Canadians will come together once again to celebrate one of the most unforgettable nights in Canadian music.

On Saturday, August 22nd, our friends at Glasgow Square Theatre will host a FREE community screening of the 10th anniversary re-broadcast of The Tragically Hip: A National Celebration.

Originally broadcast live by CBC from Kingston, Ontario in 2016, the concert marked The Tragically Hip’s final performance and became a shared national moment, watched by millions of Canadians from coast to coast.

Now, 10 years later, we’re bringing our community together at Glasgow Square to experience it again.

📅 Saturday, August 22nd
📍 Glasgow Square Theatre
🚪 Doors: 7:00 PM | 🎶 Broadcast: 8:00 PM
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All Ages

Admission is by donation, with proceeds supporting the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund and the Pictou County Fuel Fund Home Heating Assistance Program.

🍻 Bar service will be available for guests 19+
🍕 Outside food is welcome
🪑 Reserve a table by emailing [email protected]

Want to make a night of it? Swing by Mordoors Pub for a pre-show celebration from 5:00–7:00 PM! They’ll be blasting The Hip and offering food and drink specials before you make your way over to Glasgow Square.

Bring your Mordoors receipt with you to the screening and receive a surprise from Burnside Brewing at Glasgow Square for guests 19+.

There is no required admission fee. Give what you can, bring some friends and join us as we revisit a night that brought a country together.

08/15/2026

30th ANNIVERSARY MERCH SALE!!

Commemorate The Jubilee's 30th Anniversary with some fantastic merch from this year's festival. Limited quantities remain so don't wait!

Blue Festival Tees ($10)
Kids Small & Medium
Adults Small - Large

Red Festival Tanks ($10)
Adult Small, Large & XL

Jubilee 2026 Canvas Tote Bags ($5)

30th Anniversary Limited Edition Poster ($10)
11 x 17 premium cardstock

The Jubilee x Apollo 30th Anniversary Hats ($40)

Festival Bundle ($20)
Includes: Blue Tee or Red Tank, Canvas Tote Bag & 30th Anniversary Poster

You can find us this week Monday - Thursday 11am-2pm at The Jubilee HQ (121 George Street, New Glasgow).

$96 weekend passes for 2027 will also be available in person during these hours, while quantities last!

08/14/2026

$96 weekend passes are selling fast! Only 100 left!!

Thank you all so much for supporting The Jubilee. We are already excited for next summer!

THE JUBILEE RETURNS FOR 2027!

July 30-Aug 1, 2027 marks the return of The Jubilee to New Glasgow's riverfront and Glasgow Square Amphitheatre. 30th anniversary festival highlights from this summer such as Carlton's Community Stage, The Children's Jubilee, Youth Showcase, Free Workshops, All Ages Section & The Electric Ceilidh will all be returning and we have a few more surprises up our sleeves for next summer.

Once again we are paying tribute to our 1996 roots with The Jubilee $96 Weekend Pass. This is your chance to support our 2027 festival early and save big on 19+ weekend passes.

Only 250 available so don't miss out!

On sale now at www.thejubilee.ca

08/14/2026

THE JUBILEE RETURNS FOR 2027!

July 30-Aug 1, 2027 marks the return of The Jubilee to New Glasgow's riverfront and Glasgow Square Amphitheatre. 30th anniversary festival highlights from this summer such as Carlton's Community Stage, The Children's Jubilee, Youth Showcase, Free Workshops, All Ages Section & The Electric Ceilidh will all be returning and we have a few more surprises up our sleeves for next summer.

Once again we are paying tribute to our 1996 roots with The Jubilee $96 Weekend Pass. This is your chance to support our 2027 festival early and save big on 19+ weekend passes.

Only 250 available so don't miss out!

On sale now at www.thejubilee.ca

08/13/2026

Thirty years ago, the Town of New Glasgow took a chance on a little festival, not knowing what it would become. Today, the Jubilee brings an estimated $1.5 million in economic impact to our community, we couldn’t do it without the Town and support from Town Hall, our CAO and Mayor and Council and all Town of New Glasgow Employees.

A huge thank you to Public Works and Engineering, who are essential to getting the site ready, managing road closures, barricades and all the behind-the-scenes work that makes festival weekend possible.

We are grateful for the contributions made by Chief Ryan Liel, Deputy Chief Nick Hirtle and Sargent Jason Lloyd who lended their expertise in our planning process as well returned to all ages, and the support from the entire New Glasgow Regional Police Department as well as Captain Ross White for collaboration and New Glasgow Fire Department for keeping public safety front of mind.

30 years later, we’re still here and we’re incredibly grateful New Glasgow has been with us from the beginning.