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.
The Charlottetown Festival
Featuring the finest performers, designers, writers, and musicians, the festival is a professional theatre showcase that celebrates Canadian stories, exploring our origins, ideals, and ongoing evolution.
When: June 14 – September 23, 2023
Where: Charlottetown
Under the Spire Music Festival
Under the Spire Music Festival (USMF) offers a summer long series of concerts in a magnificent heritage church located in idyllic rural Prince Edward Island.
When: June 16 – September 10, 2023
Where: Kensington
Cavendish Beach Music Festival
In Cavendish Beach, Prince Edward Island celebrate friends, family, and country music while enjoying 40 + performances across multiple stages.
When: July 6 – 8, 2023
Where: Cavendish
Sommo Festival
A brand-new music & culinary festival featuring two days of music, food, and drink in Cavendish, PEI. Sommo Festival will feature some of the biggest musical artists from around the world, across Canada, and from here in the Atlantic region. The culinary stage will feature celebrity chef demonstrations you won’t want to miss.
When: July 14 – 15, 2023
Where: Cavendish
PEI Shellfish Festival
A signature event as part of the PEI Fall Flavours Festival, the PEI International Shellfish Festival continues to put Prince Edward Island on the Culinary Map by showcasing indigenous foods & PEI Food Experiences and by creating new opportunities to showcase PEI Shellfish and agricultural products.
When: September 14 – 17, 2023
Where: Various Locations
PEI Fall Flavours
Join us for an incredible culinary celebration showcasing the tastes, the people, and the places that make Canada’s Food Island a must-visit destination for food lovers.
When: September – October, 2023
Where: PEI
PEI Marathon
The 18th annual Prince Edward Island Marathon supporting Canadian Mental Health Association – PEI weekend is October 14th – 16th, 2022. The route for the Grant Thornton Full Marathon takes runners through the beautiful fall colours on PEI and is a Boston Qualifier.
When: October 13 – 15, 2023
Where: PEI