Festivals & Events of PEI
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're vacationing on the island, you're likely to catch an event or festival during your stay.
Island Insider: There's 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 & local traditions
May 14 – October
Murray Harbour Drama Club Ceilidhs, Charlottetown – Lunch accompanied by local entertainment.
June – October
Culinary Boot Camps, 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 – Musical theatre, outdoor performances, gallery exhibitions, dining & shopping.
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 & 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 & dance.
June 28 – September 15
Brackley Beach Ceilidhs with 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 15
The Ross Family Ceilidh – Live Music/Stepdancing Show, Cavendish – Stepdancing & music.
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
2-8 August
St. Peters Wild Blueberry Festival & Homecoming, St. Peters Bay – Entertaining festival with various events.
4-8 August
Tyne Valley Oyster Festival, Tyne Valley – Food festival focusing on oysters.
6-8 August
Caledonian Club of PEI Annual PEI Highland Games, Lord Selkirk Provincial Park – Scottish music, dance, games & golf.
12-21 August
PEI Provincial Exhibition/Old Home Week, Charlottetown – Exhibition & festival events.
14 August
Prince County Fiddlers in Concert, with Special Guests, Kensington – Fiddlers & step dancing.
20 August
Gold Cup and Saucer, Charlottetown – Street parade and harness race.
27-29 August
Provincial Plowing Match and Agricultural Fair – Dundas, Cardigan – Agricultural fair.
2-5 September
L'Exposition agricole et le festival acadien de la region Evangeline, Wellington – Agricultural festival with Acadian entertainment.
17-19 September
PEI International Shellfish Festival, Charlottetown – Food festival featuring shellfish.
18 September
Island Chocolates Company Chocolate Festival, Victoria-by-the-Sea – Food festival with a chocolate theme.
18-19 September
70-Mile Coastal Yard Sale, Wood Islands – Yard sales along the Wood Island coast.
24 September – 3 October
Fall Flavours – Prince Edward Island, various locations across the island – Island-wide food festival.
15-17 October
BMO Nesbitt Burns Prince Edward Island Marathon, North Shore to Charlottetown – Marathon & events.
