Small Island, Big Events
Explore the vibrant cultural scene of Prince Edward Island, where award-winning theatre productions and exceptional musical events take centre stage. From coast to coast, this charming Maritime province offers a plethora of family-friendly events that promise unforgettable experiences for all.
Experience the charm of PEI's cultural scene and make lasting memories at these unique events.
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.
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.
The Island Fringe Festival
Accessible, affordable, and uncensored, the Island Fringe Festival is coming to Charlottetown, PEI. Don't miss your chance to experience five days of unforgettable theatre that will knock your socks off!
Charlottetown Film Festival
The Charlottetown Film Festival champions emerging filmmakers, programs exciting new films across all genres, and provides rewarding networking opportunities for creatives in the entertainment industry.
PEI Marathon
PEI Marathon weekend is a two-day event that includes categories for every runner or walker in the family!
Nights of Fear
Visit Dr. Jack and all of his fiends for a spooking good time at PEI’s largest, scariest haunted house!
PEI Spirits Festival
Get ready for the PEI Spirits Festival on November 1st! It's an event you won't want to miss. Hosted by The Prince Edward Island Liquor Control Commission, the festival will showcase some of the world's most unique, high-end spirits.
Holiday Maker Market
Join us in Charlottetown for the annual Holiday Maker Market! A curated market featuring over 60 maritime artists, makers + food.
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!
Victorian Christmas Market
Come celebrate the holiday season in an enchanting storybook setting reminiscent of European Christmas Markets at the 11th annual Victorian Christmas Market.
WinterDine
WinterDine is a dining festival that takes place over 3 weeks – 7 days a week in downtown Charlottetown. Featuring over 20 of the city’s finest restaurants!
PEI Festival of Wines
Uncork a world of flavor this spring at Prince Edward Island’s premier viticultural celebration. The PEI Festival of Wines offers an elegant escape into the art of winemaking and the best of Island hospitality.
Previous Events
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.
PEI Fibre Festival
A celebration of all things fibre, including a marketplace, a fibre fan lounge, classes, and Maritime entertainment!
Moonlight Bazaar
Moonlight Bazaar is an award-winning, signature street festival that brings the community together for a night of fun under the planets.
GoolaHolla Festival
The East Pointers’ Goolaholla! brings Good Times to PEI in a new boutique music, art and camping festival!
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.
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.
Sommo Festival
Sommo Festival is a two-day celebration of music + food + drink in the beachside town of Cavendish, PEI that welcomes some of the biggest musical artists from around the world, across Canada, and from here in the Atlantic region.
Gran Fondo PEI
Gran Fondo PEI is a two-day cycling event cruising through the beautiful vistas of Prince Edward Island.
Gold Cup Parade
Sit back and enjoy the excitement with the largest parade in Atlantic Canada! Marching bands, antique cars, clowns, cold-air balloons and more lively parade entries.
Old Home Week
Old Home Week is PEI’s Family Fun Fair! Celebrating PEI agriculture and way of life, the fair features daily entertainment, livestock and horse shows, Island foods, harness racing and more!