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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Sep 13 - 14

Signature Event

Cavendish | Green Gables Shore

Sommo Festival

Sommo is a two-day beachside celebration of music + food + drink in Cavendish.

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Sep 18 - 21

Signature Event

Charlottetown | Charlottetown Area

PEI International Shellfish Festival

A jam-packed four day schedule of culinary competitions and roof-raising kitchen parties. See website for schedule of events.

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Sep 25 - Oct 11

Signature Event

Island Wide

Fall Flavours Food & Drink Festival

A two-week celebration of the fall harvest on Canada's Food Island.

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Sep 26 - 27

Signature Event

Rollo Bay | Points East Coastal Drive

Goolaholla Festival

A two-day boutique music, art and camping festival hosted by the East Pointers. Goolaholla means GOOD TIMES. See website for lineup.

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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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Jul 16 - Sep 18

New Glasgow | Green Gables Shore

Yoga & the Five Great Elements

Join Danelion Yoga with Paula on Wednesday mornings at 9 AM or Thursday evenings at 6 PM for a breath-centred class that focuses on the five

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Aug 18 - Nov 8

Charlottetown | Charlottetown Area

Ghost Tours

Led by a mysterious gravedigger, this spooky stroll is full of tales about Charlottetown’s historic downtown and its dark, mysterious, somet

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Sep 2 - 6

Charlottetown | Charlottetown Area

Historic Great George Walking Tour - September 2 - 6

Explore one of Canada’s most historic streets and learn about Prince Edward Island’s role in shaping history.

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Sep 2

Wellington | North Cape Coastal Drive

Oysters & Brews Acadian Style - September 2

This Authentic PEI Experience combines education, hands-on activity, culinary delight, and Acadian culture—perfect for food lovers and adven

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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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Discover Our Festivals & Events