This article is a list of major entertainment events held in Greater Moncton .
Infrequent events of over 5000 people in attendance.
Event Name | Established | Category | Sub Category | Last Attendance | Main Venue | Notes |
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Dieppe Kite International. [10] | 2001 | Sporting | Kite flying | Dover Park | ||
The Frye Festival. [11] | 2000 | Arts | Literary | 15,000 | University of Moncton | |
HubCap Comedy Festival. [12] | 2000 | Arts | Comedy | Various | ||
Touchdown Atlantic [11] | 2010 | Sporting | Football | Moncton Stadium | ||
Atlantic Nationals Automotive Extravaganza. [13] | 2000 | Transportation | Automotive | Moncton Coliseum | ||
World Wine & Food Expo. [14] | 1990 | Arts | Food & Drink | Moncton Coliseum | ||
Shediac Lobster Festival. [15] | 1950 | Arts | Food & Drink | Shediac Festival Grounds | ||
Mosaïq Multicultural Festival. [16] | 2004 | Festival | Multicultural | 5,000 | Moncton City Hall Plaza |
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