Kempt Shore Acoustic Festival

07/01/2026

2026 ACOUSTIC MARITIME
MUSIC FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

THURSDAY AFTERNOON & EVENING

see Mike Milne if you wish to sign up for an open mic

4:30 - 6:30 Marc’s Jam
7:00 – 8:00 TBA
8:30 – 11:30 Lady Rogue

FRIDAY MORNING
10:00 - 12:15 Open Mic

FRIDAY AFTERNOON & EVENING

1:00 - 2:20 Piano Summit
Kim Dunn, Mat Hughes, Terra Spencer

2:30 - 3:20 Julia Cunningham
3:30 - 4:20 Terra Spencer
4:30 - 5:20 Charlie A’Court
5:30 - 6:20 Campbell & Johnston
6:30 - 7:20 The Public Service Duo
7:30 - 8:20 JP Cormier
8:30 - 9:20 Mat Hughes Band
9:30 - 10:20 Kim Dunn Band
10:30 - 11:45 Campbell & Johnston &
the Black Market Band

SATURDAY MORNING AND AFTERNOON

8:30 - 9:45 Open Mic with Mike Milne
10:00 - 12:00 Song Writers Circle on Stage
Terra Spencer (host), George Woodhouse, Jan Lapierre
Mat Hughes, Charlie A’Court, Kim Dunn

12:15 - 1:40 Guitar Summit
JP Cormier(host), Charlie A’Court, Julia Cunningham
Jake Lauzon

SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING

2:00 - 3:00 Kim Dunn
3:15 - 4:15 Mat Hughes
4:30 - 5:30 JP Cormier
5:45 - 6:45 Julia Cunningham Band
7:00 - 8:00 Terra Spencer Band
8:15 - 9:15 The Public Service
9:30 - 10:30 Charlie A’Court Band
10:45 - 12:00 The Divorcees

SUNDAY

9:30 – 12:30 Song writers workshop (in tent)
Terra Spencer & Kim Dunn ([email protected])
for details and pricing

1:00 – 2:00 Gospel Music according to
Kim Dunn, Alex Madsen, George Woodhouse, Joss MacNeil, Mat Hughes, Terra Spencer

2:15 – 3:00 Charlie A’Court

3:15 – 4:00 Julia Cunningham

4:15 – 5:00 JP Cormier

06/18/2026

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Enjoy a day of incredible live music featuring talented Canadian singer-songwriters, Maritime favourites, open mics, workshops, beachside jam sessions, camping, swimming, local vendors, great food, and family-friendly fun!

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*The Ticket giveaway is for a pair of day passes* The Annual Acoustic Maritime Music Festival, a family event, hosted at the stunning coastal setting of Kempt Shore Ocean View Campground in Hants...

06/07/2026

Passes now on sale www.kemptshorefestivals.ca

03/05/2026

As artists who have had the privilege of playing in theatres and art centres all across Nova Scotia, we’ve seen firsthand how vital these spaces are to our communities. They’re where stories are told, traditions are shared, and connections are made.

With the recent arts funding cuts announced by Premier Tim Houston's government, many of these local venues are facing real uncertainty. These aren’t just stages - they’re community hubs, safe gathering spaces, and launching pads for young and emerging artists.

We stand in full support of the theatres, arts centres, cultural festivals, volunteers, technicians, and fellow performers who work tirelessly to keep the arts alive in every corner of our province.

Now more than ever, let’s show up. Attend a show. Volunteer. Share a post. Buy a ticket. Support local.

Our stages matter. Our stories matter. Nova Scotia’s arts community matters.

- Fiddles & Feet

We have been supported by many incredible venues, and had the pleasure to attend many cultural events throughout the years. We can't thank you enough for your support, and we will continue to support you.
Just to name a few, along with countless other festivals, venues, and community based programming:

Marigold Cultural Centre
Chester Playhouse Theatre
Musquodoboit Valley Bicentennial Theatre
deCoste Performing Arts Centre
YARC Playhouse and Arts Centre
Ship's Company Theatre Society
Parrsboro Band Association
The Sanctuary Arts Centre
Great Village Arts
Halifax Celtic Festival
Music Nova Scotia
The Grace Arts Centre, Tatamagouche NS

03/04/2026

12/30/2025

Hi Everyone, This month, we received devastating news: our dear frien… Emily Stupple needs your support for Help Support Coco Through Her Cancer Journey