Events for August 5, 2026
Charlottetown Farmers Market
The Charlottetown Farmers Market is open from 9 am–2 pm on Saturdays year-round, and on Wednesdays from 9 am–2 pm, running July 1 to August 30. Local farmers, crafters, artisans…
Keir Memorial Museum Lecture Series
This summer, the Keir Memorial Museum is hosting a lecture series on local PEI history. Lectures take place every Wednesday at 10 am from July 15–August 12 at Princetown Church,…
Anne & Gilbert, The Musical
Anne & Gilbert, The Musical returns for its 22nd season this spring with a milestone debut: Island performer Holly Perry will take on the role of Anne Shirley for the…
Polka Dot Door
Confederation Centre of the Arts invites families to step through the Polka Dot Door this summer for a joyful, music-filled adventure celebrating imagination and kindness. Based on one of Canada’s…
Basilica Concert Series: Organist Gibson J. MacMillan
The Basilica concert series returns Wednesday afternoons in July and August with an eclectic selection of singers and organists, making use of the 1923 Casavant organ. On August 5, the…
Gadelle
Gadelle, the popular traditional Acadian music group from Prince Edward Island, will return to Village musical acadien in Abram-Village this summer, where the group will perform in Ti-Manuel’s Barn Tuesdays…
La Veillée au Village
La Veillée au Village 2026 dinner theatre features a group of professional performers serving up a blend of music and comedy following a four-course meal. This popular show takes the…
Rollo Bay Ceilidh & Square Dance
An authentic PEI ceilidh and square dance for all ages is held every Wednesday from 6–8 pm, July 8–August 26, at the Rollo Bay Fiddle Festival Grounds. The evening features…
Canoe Cove Strawberry Social
The annual Canoe Cove Strawberry Social will be held on August 5 from 6–8 pm at the Canoe Cove School. Everyone is invited to gather with friends and neighbours and…
Silent Groove in the Park
Silent Groove in the Park takes place from 6–7 pm every Wednesday this summer at Victoria Park in Charlottetown until August 27. Everyone is welcome to this adaptable, low impact…
Concerts in the Garden Series
The City of Summerside and ADL present the Concerts in the Garden series, featuring local musicians and bands on the outdoor stage of the Wyatt Heritage Properties in Summerside. The…
Charlottetown Summer BioBlitz Beach Grove Nature Walk
The Charlottetown Summer BioBlitz runs from July 15 to August 15, inviting residents to use the free iNaturalist app to record and upload nature observations. These observations contribute to local…
Highland Storm: The Elements
Highland Storm: The Elements will be onstage at the College of Piping, running from July 16–August 13 on select dates. Highland Storm: The Elements is a completely reimagined version of…
Malpeque Ceilidh
Now in its 30th year, the Malpeque Ceilidh will be held at the Malpeque Community Centre each Wednesday evening at 7:30 pm, beginning July 8 and running through August 26.…
Relatively Speaking
Watermark Theatre’s 2026 Summer Season features Alan Ayckbourn’s Relatively Speaking. In 1960s London, Greg is paying a visit to Ginny’s parents to ask for her hand in marriage. The only…
Summer Square Dance
A square dance will take place every Wednesday at 7:30 pm in July and August at the Olde Lorne Valley School. Music will be provided by Allan, Ward, and Hailee…
Anne of Green Gables—The Musical™
Anne of Green Gables—The Musical™ will be onstage at the Sobey Family Theatre from June 25–September 5 on select dates. Based on the novel by L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green…
The Ross Family Ceilidh 20th Anniversary
Ross Family Ceilidh celebrates its 20th anniversary with a fresh show highlighting the group’s growing focus on songwriting and storytelling while continuing to explore roots-trad songs and tunes of the…
Stanley Bridge Hall Ceilidh: The Chaissons with Guest Fiddler Wendy MacIsaac
Step into the intimate setting of Stanley Bridge Historic Women's Institute Hall, where acoustics and rich Island history create the perfect backdrop for a cultural experience with the Stanley Bridge…
C’Mon In! An Island Kitchen Party
This summer, C’Mon In! An Island Kitchen Party brings the spirit of an Atlantic Canadian kitchen party to the stage at The Mack in Charlottetown, running from June 6–August 29.…
Lefunk
Lefunk will perform at the Trailside Music Hall on August 5 at 8 pm.
Behind The Veil
Behind The Veil will be onstage at Harmony House from August 5–September 26 on select dates. Alicia Toner and Mike Ross create a concert experience that examines the life and…
