ANNOUNCING: Nova Scotia Music Week 2025 in Yarmouth/Kespukwitk
(March 6, 2025 – Halifax/Kjipuktuk) Music Nova Scotia is thrilled to announce that this year’s Nova Scotia Music Week (NSMW) will take place in Yarmouth/Kespukwitk from October 23-26, 2025. Now in its 28th year, NSMW invites music fans across the province and beyond to celebrate Nova Scotia’s world-class artists and music industry professionals with four days of music festival performances, conference programming, and an annual awards ceremony.
"Live music, incredible talent, and a community that loves to celebrate—it's the perfect combination," says Neil MacKenzie, CEO of the Yarmouth & Acadian Shores Tourism Association (YASTA). "We're beyond excited to welcome Nova Scotia Music Week back in 2025 and showcase our province through music."
"After a successful NSMW in Yarmouth in 2023, we’re incredibly grateful to the outstanding host committee, led by Neil Mackenzie from YASTA, for welcoming us back. We expect this to be our biggest year yet," says Allegra Swanson, Executive Director of Music Nova Scotia. "Yarmouth’s exceptional hosting sets it apart as a premier destination for NSMW. We’re thrilled to continue bringing NSMW to different regions of the province, not only to support the growth of the music industry but also to boost tourism during the shoulder season."
To celebrate the official launch of Nova Scotia Music Week 2025, Music Nova Scotia is offering LAUNCH SPECIAL PRICING on a limited number of delegate passes and festival wristbands on sale now!
Festival wristbands allow access to all showcasing events at NSMW 2025 (subject to capacity). Festival wristbands do not include access to the awards ceremony, NSMW conference, or other premium access events. Limited launch special wristbands are available for sale here for $40 + fees and taxes until they are sold out. Early bird ticketing will be available later in the spring.
Delegate passes gain access to all NSMW 2025 showcases (subject to capacity), conference sessions, mixers, and premium access events hosted by NSMW. Delegate passes do not gain access to the awards ceremony. Limited launch special delegate passes are for sale here for $70 + fees and taxes until they are sold out. Early bird ticketing will be available later in the spring.
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The Host Hotel, The Rodd Grand Yarmouth, has limited capacity for NSMW delegates, partners, and staff. For those looking to book accommodations for NSMW 2025, Music Nova Scotia recommends using our Accommodations page here.
Music Nova Scotia would like to extend a huge thank you to NSMW’s Premier Partners for helping make this year’s event possible: FACTOR, the Government of Canada, and Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters, the Province of Nova Scotia, and Yarmouth and Acadian Shores Tourism Association.
VIDEOGRAPHY: Jeff Miller, Mike Hall, and Chelsea Comeau
MUSIC: Kayo, nulo, JRDN - Get Me Right
BRANDING: Trampoline Branding
For media and sponsorship inquiries, please contact:
Kelsey Whynot
Marketing, Communications, and Sponsorship Manager
For all other festival inquiries, please contact:
Dana Beeler
Events and Strategic Development Manager
