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Catherine MacLellan singing with group of musicians in background at a Small Halls Festival venue

Festivals & Events Prince Edward Island

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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Aug 6
BIS Lecture Series with Dr. John Flood
Charlottetown | Charlottetown Area

BIS Lecture Series with Dr. John Flood

An exploration of the relationship between traditional Irish music and its performance in Ireland versus Prince Edward Island as well as the
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Aug 7 - 9
A Night of the Eagles: Life In the Fast Lane
Charlottetown | Charlottetown Area

A Night of the Eagles: Life In the Fast Lane

A heartfelt night of music that celebrates the brilliant melodies, lyrics and immensely catchy grooves created by this powerful band.
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Aug 7
Lecture Series with Dr. Rory Cornish
Charlottetown | Charlottetown Area

Lecture Series with Dr. Rory Cornish

An exploration of William Fitzmaurice: 2nd Earl of Shelburne, his Irish roots, career and impact on Canada, Indigeneous peoples, the Newfoun
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Aug 7
Inside Island History - August 7th
Charlottetown | Charlottetown Area

Inside Island History - August 7th

Soak in the fascinating stories of Prince Edward Island’s past at this engaging cabaret-style presentation.
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Aug 8
Ghost Tours - August 8
Charlottetown | Charlottetown Area

Ghost Tours - August 8

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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Aug 8
For The Girls - August 8
Charlottetown | Charlottetown Area

For The Girls - August 8

Join renowned sing-songwriter Whitney Rose and her fabulous band as they pay homage to widely and lesser celebrated women who have made last
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Aug 8 - 10
Celtic Heritage Fair
Charlottetown | Charlottetown Area

Celtic Heritage Fair

Three days of Celtic food, step dancers and set dancing, fiddles, book readings by local authors, craft demos, genealogy and more.
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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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Ava and Lily Rashed perfom live music at Founders' Food Hall & Market

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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