‘There’s no train to Guysborough, or so the man said, so it might be a great place to be.’
-The Guysborough Train, Stan Rogers
As the festival closes in on its 30th year anniversary in 2027, we are making some exciting changes and growing the event format to 7 days. Stanfest is adding a ‘Roadshow’ concert series with 8 concerts in 6 communities on the days leading into the festival. This will grow in years to come.
Stanfest weekend, as you have always known it, hasn’t changed, in fact we are adding back a stage (5 in total). These shows are all add-ons, opportunities to come early and stay longer. By bringing shows to communities throughout Guysborough County, we are making it easier for our county’s residents to sample Stanfest and see professional concerts close to home.
Tickets are available online for all shows. Buy early, as some venues have very limited seating.
We wish to acknowledge and thank our presenting sponsor, the Municipality of the District of Guysborough and our development partner, the Guysborough District Business Partnership.
| Show/Artists | Venue | Info / Tickets |
| Opening Gala Featuring: Lucy MacNeil, Rankin & the Broken Reeds | Monday, July 22, 7PM Miles MacDonald Performance Centre 27 Green Street, Guysborough, NS | More info and tickets available here. |
| Troubadours Featuring Rachel Davis and Darren McMullen | Monday, July 22, 8PM Seawind Landing 159 Wharf Rd., Charlos Cove Guysborough County, Nova Scotia | More info and tickets available here |
| Troubadours Featuring Joe H Henry | Tuesday, July 23, 8PM Seawind Landing 159 Wharf Rd., Charlos Cove Guysborough County, Nova Scotia | More info and tickets available here |
| Irishtowners Featuring: Morgan Toney, Keith Mullins, George Hart, Gertie Grant, Kevin O’Handley, Brian Bouchie. | Tuesday, July 23, 7PM AJ’s Pub A J’s Dining Room & Lounge, 237 Main St, Canso, NS B0H 1H0 | More info and tickets available here |
| I Wish I Was In Sherbrooke Now Featuring: Max MacDonald, Dave Gunning | Tuesday, July 23, 7PM Sherbrooke Village Church 42 Main St, Sherbrooke, NS B0J 3C0 | More info and tickets available here |
| Down Home We Sing It From The Heart Featuring: Dave Gunning, Shiretown, Carl Bond, Eldon Munroe, Steve MacIntyre | Wednesday, July 24, 7PM 905 Dover Rd, Little Dover, NS B0H 1V0 | More info and tickets available here |
| Kitchen Party Featuring: The Once | Wednesday, July 24, 7PM 106 Main St, Guysborough, NS B0H 1N0 | More info and tickets available here |
| La Grand Démarrage Featuring: Mary Beth Carty (NS), Mimi O’Bonsawin (ONT), Les Royal Pickles (QUE). | Wednesday, July 24, 7PM 6202 NS-316, Larrys River, NS B0H 1T0 | More info and tickets available here |