Events for August 1, 2025
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Past-Port Summerside
Founded this year, Past-Port Summerside is the city’s only dedicated historical walking tour, offering visitors and locals a chance to step back in time and explore the city’s rich heritage.…
The Creator’s Plan
Based on the book written by Lennox Island’s Richard Pellissier-Lush, The Creator’s Plan explores his coming of age as a Mi’kmaq. Richard grew up looking different than other Indigenous children,…
Emancipation Day 2025
The Black Cultural Society of PEI is celebrating Emancipation Day 2025 on August 1 with events held in Charlottetown. All are welcome to attend. Take a virtual tour of the…
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Family Movie Fun
Families and kids of all ages can drop into the Summerside Library and enjoy family movies and snacks on Fridays at 1 pm during the summer. Films in Summerside include:…
Gadelle
Traditional Acadian music group Gadelle returns to the Village musical acadien in Abram-Village this summer from Tuesday to Friday from July 8 to August 28 with tow 45-minute sets—at 1:30…
Tell Tale Harbour
Tell Tale Harbour returns to The Charlottetown Festival after its triumphant world premiere in 2022 with a newly reworked production, playing at The Sobey Family Theatre in Charlottetown on select…
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PEI Preserve Company Afternoon Tea
PEI Preserve Company in New Glasgow will serve afternoon tea, with delicate pastries and crudités, from Wednesday to Sunday from 3–6 pm. Reserve by emailing restaurant@preservecompany.com.
Emancipation Day 2025
The Black Cultural Society of PEI is celebrating Emancipation Day 2025 on August 1 with events held in Charlottetown. All are welcome to attend. Take a virtual tour of the…
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St Martin’s CWL Strawberry Social and Cake Auction
A strawberry social and cake auction will be held at St Martin's Catholic Church in Cumberland on August 1 at 6 pm.
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Belfast Celtic Festival and Highland Games
The community of Belfast is reviving a proud tradition with the Belfast Celtic Festival and Highland Games—a weekend of music, food, sport, and cultural fun for all ages. Events take…
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Festival Route 11
Festival Route 11, presented by the Fédération culturelle de l’Î-P-É, returns to Union Corner Provincial Park from August 1–3. PEI’s only bilingual folk festival features celebrated folk musicians, Island meals,…
City Cinema: Bad Shabbos
Drama, Comedy. TBD. Dir: Daniel Robbins, US, 2025, 84 min. Milana Vayntrub, Kyra Sedgwick, Method Man. “Set in the well-heeled part of New York’s Upper West Side Jewish community, Tribeca…
Hezron: Man on a Mission Tour
Internationally acclaimed reggae artist Hezron will bring the community together in a celebration of unity, diversity, and inspiration on August 1 at the Royal Canadian Legion in Souris at 7…
In Harmony: Island Voices & Orchestral Sounds
In Harmony: Island Voices & Orchestral Sounds will take place at Confederation Landing on August 1 at 7 pm, as part of the Natal Day celebrations. This new event, in…
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Polky
Double Hill Cidery in Caledonia launched a new concert series in late July with a mix of blues, latin, jazz, classical, and world music, as well as a traditional Argentinian…
Sunset Outdoor Concert: John Connolly, Nick Gauthier & Friends
The Sunset Outdoor concert is the opening event in this year's Belfast Celtic Festival and Highland Games, and takes place on August 1 from 7–9:30 pm outside of the Selkirk…
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A Kind of Magic: A Night of Queen
A night celebrating one of the greatest rock legends, Queen, A Kind of Magic: A Night of Queen will take place at Kings Playhouse on August 1 and 2 at 7:30…
The Woman in Black
Stephen Mallatratt’s The Woman in Black will play at the Watermark Theatre this summer. PEI actor Brandon Stafford will star in the show, joining actors Caroline Bell and Paul Van…
Auction in Dunstaffnage
The card game Auction is played weekly on Fridays at 7:30 pm at Dunstaffnage School Centre. Admission is at the door.
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Midsummer Magic With Measha Brueggergosman-Lee
Live music performance at Under The Spire. Part of the Under The Spire Music Series.
The River Clyde Pageant
The River Clyde Pageant marks its 10th anniversary in 2025–26, celebrating a decade of community-engaged outdoor theatre along the banks of the River Clyde in New Glasgow, PEI. This milestone…
Roving Picture Shows and Island Jazz: Lucky Star
Roving Picture Shows and Island Jazz will present a screening of the silent drama Lucky Star with live harp accompaniment by Caedda Enright on August 1 at 7:30 pm at…
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Chase The Ace
Written by Mark Crawford, directed by Charlotte Gowdy, and produced in association with Ship’s Company Theatre and Neptune Theatre, Chase The Ace runs at The Mack from August 1–9. Big-city…
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Inside American Pie
Inside American Pie is back at Harmony House from July 9–August 28 on select dates. A lot of people know that ‘American Pie’ was written by Don McLean to commemorate…
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Ceilidh at the Irish Hall
The Benevolent Irish Society’s ceilidhs feature local bands and musicians. Doors open at 7 pm and music starts at 7:30 pm. To celebrate their 200 year anniversary, BIS will feature…
Summer Cabaret Concert Series
The Village musical acadien in Abram-Village will once again showcase some of PEI’s best country, rock, and folk singers—including finalists and winners of various provincial, Atlantic, and national music awards—during…
Irish Mythen
Live music at the Fiddling Fisherman.
Zach Bryan Tribute: Quittin’ Time
The red hot and wildly popular Zach Bryan Tribute Quittin' Time is back at the Trailside. Doors open 6:30 pm. Show time is 8 pm. trailside.ca
Tell Tale Harbour
Tell Tale Harbour returns to The Charlottetown Festival after its triumphant world premiere in 2022 with a newly reworked production, playing at The Sobey Family Theatre in Charlottetown on select…