For The First Time In Their 33 Year History Peterborough Musicfest Has Been Postponed

For the first time in its history, Peterborough Musicfest has had to cancel a season.

“After much deliberation, and in consultation with public health officials, and local authorities, we must announce, with very heavy hearts, that Peterborough Musicfest (PMF) will not proceed in 2020,” Musicfest announced in a media release.

“To postpone an entire season—a first in our thirty-three year history—is disheartening to say the least,” says Brenda O’Brien, Peterborough Musicfest board chair.

“That said, these are unprecedented times that require concrete action to save lives,” O’Brien adds. “Our community, performers, staff members, contractors and volunteers deserve no less. Thank you to all—our friends, fans, and family—who have waited so patiently while we considered this difficult decision.”

PMF contributes more than $5 million to our region in direct investment and ancillary benefits (full hotels, bars and restaurants etc.). Organizers know the festival’s postponement will be very difficult for many workers, businesses, attractions and performers to shoulder.

“Our promise to the community that has nurtured this festival at every step on its journey toward becoming the biggest festival of its kind in Canada is to firmly fix our sights on recovery,” Musicfest says in the release.

They look forward to coming back stronger at Del Crary Park in 2021.

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