Summer Cabaret Series

The 2026 Summer Cabaret music series returns to the Acadian Festival Barn, next to the Village musical acadien in Abram-Village, showcasing some of PEI’s best country, rock, and folk performers. Concerts will be held on select Fridays at 8 pm from July 3 to August 28.

Eight shows will be presented, backed by the Cabaret Band featuring guitarist Danny MacNevin, drummer Rodney Arsenault, fiddler Keelin Wedge, and bassist Rémi Arsenault.

July performers include West Prince country singers Crystal Paynter and Joey Doucette on July 3; Acadian country-folk singer Nick Arsenault on July 17; country-rock singer-guitarist Jordan LeClair on July 24 (an Evangeline Minor Hockey Association fundraiser); and recording artist Eddy Quinn of the Fiddlers’ Sons on July 31.

The August lineup features Acadian country singer Marcella Richard and her Bluestreak bluegrass bandmate Larry Campbell on August 7; country-folk singer and guitar picker Jonny Ray Arsenault on August 14; PEI singer Joanie Pickens on August 21; and singer Dawson Arsenault on August 28.

Admission is at the door. Snacks and bar service will be available. All events are 19+.