Discover Our Festivals & Events

Our festivals and events showcase the remarkable artistic, culinary, cultural and musical talents of our small Island community. Use the filters below to browse events by date or a region of interest to see what's going on.

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Jul 10 - 12

Signature Event

Cavendish | Green Gables Shore

Cavendish Beach Music Festival

In 2025, join us with country superstars Shania Twain and Lainey Wilson. More headliners to be announced. Stay tuned!

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Jul 10 - 12

Signature Event

Summerside | Summerside Area

Summerside Lobster Carnival

The Summerside Lobster Carnival is a culinary celebration of PEI lobster and great entertainment!

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Jul 17

Signature Event

Summerside | Summerside Area

Highland Storm - July 17

An exhilarating evening of Celtic music and dance that will captivate you with stunning displays of Highland and step dancing and breathtaki

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Jul 25 - 27

Signature Event

Crapaud | Red Sands Shore

Crapaud Exhibition

A showcase of the agricultural community and rural living.

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May 27 - Aug 31

Charlottetown | Charlottetown Area

The Bog Tour

The Bog Tour explores the rich history and vibrant culture of Black Islanders on Prince Edward Island.

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Jun 14 - Aug 29

Charlottetown | Charlottetown Area

Tell Tale Harbour

Starring Alan Doyle, this musical comedy celebrates the people, trials and triumphs of living in a small community in Atlantic Canada. Runn

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Jun 18 - Sep 13

Summerside | Summerside Area

Hooked on Maurice: Art in Wool

A vibrant textile tribute to renowned PEI artist Maurice Bernard by the Lady Slipper Rug Hooking Guild.

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Jun 24 - Aug 30

North Rustico | Green Gables Shore

Dear Jack, Dear Louise

Ken Ludwig tells the joyous, heart-warming story of his parents and their courtship during World War II.

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Jul 1 - 2

North Rustico | Green Gables Shore

Canada Day - North Rustico

A favourite for locals and visitors with a street parade, musical entertainment all day and a fireworks finale over the harbour.

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Popular Events

Fiddler in foreground with people doing square dance at Orwell Corner

Everyone loves a ceilidh!

Catch a ceilidh or kitchen party any day of the week this summer in communities across the Island. Pull up a chair, clap your hands and tap your toes. Get ready for traditional music, dancing and perhaps even a few stories.

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Live Music

From cozy pubs to lively nightclubs, Prince Edward Island is alive with the sound of live music. Whether you’re looking for an intimate acoustic set or a high-energy dance party, you’ll find regular live performances happening across the Island all year round.

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