PEI Festivals and Events
Small island, big events.
Dive into Prince Edward Island’s rich cultural fabric with award-winning theatre, outstanding musical events, and more! From coast to coast, this small Maritime province is teeming with events for the whole family.
Upcoming Events
PEI Burger Love
PEI Burger Love is a month-long campaign showcasing the best burger creations from many talented PEI restaurants and chefs.
When: April 1 – 30, 2024
Where: Participating Restaurants
Atlantic Spring Maker Market
Join the Maker Market PEI team for their annual Spring Market at the Delta Convention Centre!
When: April 13, 2024
Where: Charlottetown
East Coast Music Awards 2024
The East Coast Music Awards: Festival and Conference (ECMA) is a five-day, non-stop musical celebration showcasing and recognizing the best of East Coast artists and music.
When: May 1 – 5, 2024
Where: Charlottetown
The PEI Setting Day Culinary Festival
The PEI Setting Day Culinary Festival is a celebration of the first lobster catch of the season. This three-day celebration includes fresh seafood feasts, live performances, a chefs’ showcase, a Mother’s Day brunch, and more!
When: May 9 – 12, 2024
Where: Charlottetown
Past Events
Music PEI Week
Music PEI Week is the annual celebration of the Island music industry. The five-day festival recognizes the remarkable achievements of our local artists and professionals with shows featuring many of the Music PEI Award nominees and special guests.
When: March 6 – 10, 2024
Where: Charlottetown
Jack Frost Winterfest
Jack Frost Winterfest returns for two weekends of fun in Charlottetown. From soaring down tube runs, to running hand-in-hand through obstacle courses, to escaping the outdoors to enjoy kid-themed performances and carnival games – is it any wonder why winter and wonder go so well together?
When: February 16-19 and 23-25, 2024
Where: Charlottetown
PEI Beer Festival
The PEI Beer Festival will feature breweries from across the East Coast and beyond, samples of a variety of beer, ciders and coolers, a little something for everyone. There will be live entertainment, local food pairings and more.
When: February 23, 2024
Where: Charlottetown
WinterDine
WinterDine is back for 2024 and features lunch and dinner menus from more than 20 of Charlottetown’s finest restaurants. The festival takes place over three weeks.
When: January 22 – February 11, 2024
Where: Charlottetown
Winterval
Winterval is fun for the whole family, offering a variety of free and paid events across various regions along the Point East Coastal Drive. These include a snow zone, sledding, skating, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, sleigh rides and more! Packages are available from seven accommodation operators, all located close to the action.
When: January 26 – 28, 2024
Where: Various Locations
Charlottetown Christmas Festival
The Charlottetown Christmas Festival features a variety of festive events like Breakfasts with Santa, Yuletide Walking Tours, holiday movies at City Cinema, horse & wagon rides, children’s entertainment & more!
When: November 17, 2023 – January 2, 2024
Where: Charlottetown
The Mistletoe Market
Located on the Confederation Centre Plaza, the Mistletoe Market features eight huts, each showcasing different local artisan-crafted goods.
When: Weekends November 24 to December 24, 2023
Where: Charlottetown
Holiday Maker Market
Join us in Charlottetown for the 9th annual Holiday Maker Market! A curated market featuring over 60 maritime artists, makers + food.
When: December 2-3, 2023
Where: Charlottetown
Victorian Christmas Market
Come celebrate the holiday season in an enchanting storybook setting reminiscent of European Christmas Markets at the 9th annual Victorian Christmas Market.
When: November 24 – 26, 2023
Where: Charlottetown
Indigenous Christmas Artisan Market
The Indigenous Artisans Christmas Market will bring over 30 Indigenous Artisans from across the Mi’kmaq Territory of Epekwit together to share their artistic abilities and creativity just in time for the holidays. Dreamcatchers, quill art, ribbon skirts, pottery and beadwork are just a few of the treasures you can find at the market.
When: November 25, 2023
Where: Charlottetown
Nights of Fear
Visit Dr. Jack and all of his fiends for a spooking good time at PEI’s largest, scariest haunted house!
When: October 14 – 30, 2023
Where: Kensington
Ghost Stories of Three Rivers
Eat, drink and be merry while listening to local ghost stories of Three Rivers.
When: October 26, 2023
Where: Montague
Charlottetown Scarecrow Festival
Set against the backdrop of Charlottetown’s colourful and historic buildings, hundreds of scarecrow installations will line the streets, gather on street corners, pop up in shop windows, and surprise you in other unexpected ways.
When: September 29 – October 22, 2023
Where: Charlottetown
PEI Marathon
PEI Marathon weekend is a two-day event that includes categories for every runner or walker in the family!
When: October 13 – 15, 2023
Where: Charlottetown
PEI Fall Flavours
The PEI Fall Flavours Food & Drink Festival is a 2-week celebration of Canada’s Food Island, taking place in communities across the Island during the fall harvest season.
When: October 1 – 15, 2023
Where: PEI
PEI Fibre Festival
A celebration of all things fibre, including a marketplace, a fibre fan lounge, classes, and Maritime entertainment!
When: October 5 – 7, 2023
Where: Charlottetown
Charlottetown Farm Day in the City
Join farmers, producers, crafters, and artisans from across PEI for the Island’s largest outdoor market and street festival of the year, featuring over 150 vendors and exhibitors.
When: October 1, 2023
Where: Charlottetown
Continental Connections: Europe Meets PEI
Immerse yourself in an unforgettable culinary experience during the Europe Meets PEI weekend. This event not only treats guests to a delectable meal but also offers inspiration and ideas for their own European-infused culinary creations. With stunning views and mouthwatering dishes, the Europe Meets PEI Weekend is a truly unforgettable experience.
When: September 30 – October 2, 2023
Where: St. Peter’s Bay
The Legendary PEI Lobster Crawl
The Legendary PEI Lobster Crawl showcases Island restaurants with tasty dishes featuring PEI lobster, retail marketplaces that sell and ship PEI lobster, excursions you can go on to get hands-on experiences with PEI lobster and iconic lobster-themed events.
When: September 2023
Where: PEI
GoolaHolla Festival
The East Pointers’ Goolaholla! brings Good Times to PEI/Epekwitk in a new boutique music, art and camping festival!
When: September 29 – 30, 2023
Where: Souris
70 Mile Coastal Yardsale
The 70 mile coastal yardsale is a two-day event with hundreds of vendors along the coastal and back roads in private homes, community halls, churchyards, and small businesses.
When: September 23-24, 2023
Where: PEI
Stratford Fall Fest
Join the town of Stratford in celebrating the fall festival. This weekend long event is jam-packed with fun activities for the whole family, including a fun zone, art tent, food, live entertainment, music and more!
When: September 22 – 24, 2023
Where: Stratford
Moonlight Bazaar
Moonlight Bazaar is an award-winning, signature street festival that brings the community together for a night of fun under the planets.
When: September 23, 2023
Where: Charlottetown
PEI International Shellfish Festival
Set against the stunning backdrop of Prince Edward Island, the Prince Edward Island Shellfish Festival brings together the freshest shellfish, top culinary talents, and East Coast entertainment.
When: September 14 – 17, 2023
Where: Charlottetown
Toby's 2nd Annual Sunflower Festival
Experience the thrill of wandering through 4 acres of sunflowers and picturesque display gardens. Along the way, stop by the local talent and vendors for a grand market-style event! After the Sunflowers, enjoy spending the day in the beer garden or lavender fields while the kids play in the Fun Park.
When: August 5 – August 13, 2023
Where: Fortune
The 14th Annual Mermaid Tears Sea Glass Festival
Experience a memorable weekend at the Sea Glass Festival, an exciting two-day event celebrating all things sea glass. The festival offers an array of vendors, sea glass bingo, children’s activities and free access to the Souris Historical Lighthouse.
When: July 29 – 30, 2023
Where: Souris
Arts & Culture Festival in Montague
A celebration of art, culture and community on the Montague Waterfront with music and performances, an outdoor market, family fun activities and fireworks.
When: July 28 – 30, 2023
Where: Montague
The Rollo Bay Fiddle Festival
The Rollo Bay Fiddle Festival was created to preserve Prince Edward Island’s tradition of music. Today it celebrates a history of successful growth for 4 decades. The festival continues to feature top performers, attracting fans both young and old from around the world.
When: July 21 – 23, 2023
Where: Souris