Festivals and Events in Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island is known for its exciting events and festivals that happen year round. From food, music & sports, to plays, comedy & fireworks - if you are vacationing on the island, you are likely to catch an event or festival during your stay. Make sure you check out available cottages and hotels nearby your festival to experience the full flavor of the event.
Island Insider: There is always something to do on the island. For a full list of year-round festivals, visit festivalspei.com
Below are some highlights from the Events & Festivals calendar.
Seasonal Events
May 14 - September 26:
Ceilidh at the Irish Hall- Charlottetown: Music, song & dance in the Irish, Scottish and local traditions
May 14 - October:
Murray Harbour Drama Club Ceilidhs - Charlottetown: Lunch accompanied by local entertainment
June - October:
PEI Culinary Boot Camp - Charlottetown: Cooking classes offered by Holland College to enable visitors and locals alike to experience the island's culinary heritage
June 17 - October 9:
The Charlottetown Festival Charlottetown - Musical theatre, outdoor performances, gallery exhibitions, dining and shopping amenities
June 23 - September 19:
Anne & Gilbert (the Musical) - Victoria-by-the-sea: Musical about Anne of Green Gables in love
June 26 - August 21:
Summerside Summer Outdoor Concert Series - Summerside: Live outdoor music
June 27 - September 12:
New Dominion Ceilidhs - New Dominion: Celtic & traditional music and dance
June 27 - September 22:
Indian River Music Festival: A wonderful series of concerts and events not to be missed
June 28 - September 13:
Kensington Ceilidhs - Kensington: Celtic & folk music and dance
June 28 - September 15:
Brackley Beach Ceilidhs w/ Cynthia MacLeod & Friends - Brackley Beach: Traditional song & dance
June 30 - August 25:
Wednesday Evening with L.M. Montgomery - Bideford: Readings from L.M. Montgomery's writings
July - August:
Ceilidh on the Water - Montague: Live entertainment cruise
The College of Piping and Celtic Performing Arts of Canada - Summerside: Celtic dance, music, & song
July - August 26:
Eddie May Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre - Stanley Bridge Country Resort: Entertaining evening meal
July - September:
A Down East Tradition ~ Featuring Lester Stubbert - Georgetown: Musical theatre Fiery Faith & Fiddles - Clinton: Irish step dance with traditional fiddlers
July 3 - September 19:
Victoria Playhouse Festival - Victoria-by-the-sea: Live theatre, music, & concerts
July 5 - September 19:
The Ross Family Ceilidh - Cavendish: Live music and step dancing
July 7 - August 25:
Concerts in the Garden- Summerside: Live music
July 8 - September 10:
Sketch-22- Charlottetown: Comedy theatre
July 20 - August 28:
Anne of Green Gables (the Musical) - Charlottetown: Theatrical musical
Other Events
August 2 - 8:
St. Peters Wild Blueberry Festival and Homecoming - St. Peters Bay: Entertaining festival with various events
August 4 - 8:
PEI Tyne Valley Oyster Festival - Tyne Valley: Food festival focusing on oysters
August 6-8:
Caledonian Club of PEI Annual PEI Highland Games- Lord Selkirk Provincial Park: Scottish music, dance, games, and golf
August 12 - 21:
PEI Provincial Exhibition ~ Old Home Week - Charlottetown: Exhibition & festival events
August 20:
Gold Cup and Saucer - Charlottetown: Street parade and harness race
August 27 - 29:
Provincial Plowing Match and Agricultural Fair - Dundas, Cardigan: Agricultural Fair
September 2 - 5:
L'Esposition Agricole et le Festival Acadien de la Region Evangeline - Wellington: Agricultural festival with Acadian entertainment
September 17 - 19:
PEI International Shellfish Festival- Charlottetown: Food festival featuring shellfish
September 18:
Island Chocolates Company Chocolate Festival - Victoria-by-the-Sea: Food festival with chocolate theme
September 18-19:
70-Mile Coastal Yard Sale- Wood Islands: Yard sales along the Wood Island Coast
September 24 - October 3:
Fall Flavors- Prince Edward Island: Various locations across the island ~ Island-wide food festival
October 15-17:
BMO Nesbitt Burns Prince Edward Island Marathon - North Shore to Charlottetown: Marathon and Events
