IN SPRING, things really start to wind up on the Island; the Ceilidh at the Irish Hall begins in May, and the College of Piping hosts the annual Highland Gathering. From here, it is pretty well non-stop party time until October, so be sure you are ready for an entertaining vacation when you plan your Island visit. Besides all the wonderful annual events, watch for some newer activities such as: Fall Flavours in September; the Jazz & Blues Festival; the Cavendish Beach Music Festival featuring Keith Urban and many more artists; garden concerts and even a ceilidh on the water! New at the Charlottetown Festival this season are the Broadway productions Hairspray and Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story. The listings here are just a taste of all the Island activities you will have to choose from. Be sure when you are visiting to pick up the Island's free entertainment paper, The Buzz, which is packed full of events schedules and all the most up-to-date details. And of course, check with your host for the inside scoop on any hot entertainment deals.
Live @ The Centre - Confederation Centre of the Arts
Live music, live theatre, live comedy! This fall and winter, the best entertainment on PEI is live at the Confederation Centre of the Arts. Welcome to the 2009-10 season of a new program on our stages: Live @ the Centre! Confederation Cenre of the Arts
Cavendish Beach Music Festival
July 8-11th, 2010
The 2nd annual Cavendish Beach Music Festival will combine 25 of the world's greatest musicians and talent performing live over 4 days in breath taking Cavendish Beach, thereby linking the viewers to their favorite artists in a landmark location that typically would be visited only in their "dreams". The timelessness and beauty of the Maritimes, incredible concerts, impressive array of food, beverages, vendors and the stars above (as well as on our stages), will once again create memories destined to last a lifetime! Cavendish Beach Music Festival
Past Events
Jack Frost Children's Winterfest
February 12th-14th, 2010
Get ready to celebrate winter in Charlottetown February 12th-14th at the 6th Annual Jack Frost Children's WinterFest presented by the Confederation Bridge. Jack Frost Children's Winterfest Website
Riverdance to play Charlottetown Festival, Prince Edward Island
RIVERDANCE farewell tour to play The Charlottetown Festival, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Riverdance, the thunderous celebration of Irish music, song and dance that has tapped its way onto the world stage thrilling millions of people around the globe, will play 18 farewell performances at The Charlottetown Festival this October.
These performances at The Confederation Centre of the Arts will mark Riverdance%u2019s only Maritime performances on their farewell tour.
Each year from June to September, only wonderful things can happen as the Charlottetown Festival unites Canada's finest performers, designers, playwrights, composers, and directors in a professional showcase of musical theatre and comedy. Confederation Cenre of the Arts
Fall Flavours, Prince Edward Island
Sept 25- Oct 4, 2009
Come and experience one of the many Interactive Taste Workshops like Cheese Lovers Paradise, or Morning with a Chef. Or, get your hands dirty at one of the Direct to the Source Product Experiences such as Pick and Press or a Lobster Lovers Feast. Or choose one of our Signature Events created exclusively for the festival, like Family Style with Chef Michael Smith, the Handcrafted Ales & Wine Festival, Gala by the Sea, Farm Day in the City, Roma Heritage Gala Feast, and more. Fall Flavours
BIG BREAK; Prince Edward Island P.E.I. is the first ever Canadian host for GOLF CHANNELS reality style TV show: Big Break. Showcasing highly skilled golfers competing against each other in a variety of challenges that test their physical skills and mental toughness, with the ultimate winner awarded his/her %u201CBig Break.%u201D
Home of the 2009 Canada Games
A national multi-sport and cultural event being held August 15-29, 2009 in the Province of Prince Edward Island, Canada.