DiverseCity Festival
Celebrating culture and community at seven locations
The DiverseCity Festival is back and bigger than ever in 2025, with celebrations planned across seven communities throughout Prince Edward Island. Kicking off in Charlottetown on June 22, the festival continues its tradition of showcasing the rich cultural diversity of the Island through music, food, art, and community engagement.
Founded in 2007, the DiverseCity Festival was created to celebrate Canadian Multiculturalism, foster connections between newcomers and long-time Islanders, and support settlement, inclusion, anti-racism, and retention. Since expanding in 2014, the festival has continued to grow, becoming one of the most anticipated cultural events on PEI each summer.
This year’s events will be hosted in: Charlottetown on June 22 from 12:30–4:30 pm at Confederation Landing Park; Alberton on July 6 from 12–3 pm on Main Street; West Point on July 20 from 12–2 pm at West Point Lighthouse (365 Cedar Dunes Park Road); Summerside on July 27 from 1 am–3 pm at Lefurgey Cultural Centre; Three Rivers (Montague) on August 3 from 12–4 pm at Waterfront Park; Kensington on August 17 from 11am–3 pm at the Railway Station & Confederation Trail; and Souris on August 24 from 1–4 pm at Centennial Park on Pond Street.
Each event will feature multicultural food vendors, artisan and craft booths, live performances, and fun activities for children—promising an experience that’s enjoyable for all ages.
Hai Nguyen, the newly appointed DiverseCity Festival Coordinator, expressed his enthusiasm for this year’s festival season:
“I am very excited to be running the festivals! As an immigrant, I see value in showing our culture to Islanders—but it doesn’t end there. These festivals are more than just a showcase of different cultures. They’re about integrating, engaging, and building a shared community with Islanders. That is the most important part.”
The DiverseCity Festival is made possible through the support of volunteers, community organizations, funders, and partners committed to building a welcoming and inclusive Prince Edward Island.
For more information about each festival location or to get involved, visit diversecityfest.com.