Arts
Events for August 1, 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…
Summerside Farmers Market
Find local produce, baked goods, meat, fish, prepared food, cheese, artisans and more at the Summerside Farmers Market. Open weekly on Saturdays from 9 am–1 pm.
Inside the Journey of a Buddhist Nun
Immersive exhibition Inside the Journey of a Buddhist Nun offers a glimpse into the daily lives of Buddhist nuns living on Prince Edward Island, and will be open to 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…
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DiverseCity Festival
The DiverseCity Festival is returning for its 20th year, bringing celebrations to seven communities across Prince Edward Island this summer. The festival will kick off in Charlottetown on June 28…
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PEI Witch Market: Pride Edition
A Pride Edition of the PEI Witch Market will be set outdoors on the lawn of the Beaconsfield Carriage House on August 1 from 12–3 pm. Shoppers can wander through…
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Come From Away
Running on select dates from June 30 to September 26, Come From Away, by Irene Sankoff and David Hein, tells the remarkable true story of the small Newfoundland town of…
Mi’kmaq Storytelling Series
The Mi’kmaq Confederacy of PEI (MCPEI) has partnered with the PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation to bring vibrant cultural programming to Basin Head Provincial Park this summer. The weekly Mi’kmaq…
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Queer Poetry Club
The Queer Poetry Club meets on the first Saturday of each month from 2–4 pm at the PEERS Alliance office in Charlottetown. The next meeting is on August 1. The…
Emancipation Day 2026
The public is invited to join the Black Cultural Society of PEI on August 1 as they commemorate Emancipation Day and celebrate the resilience, contributions, and diverse cultures of people…
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Festival Route 11
Festival Route 11 returns for its sixth edition July 31–August 2 at Union Corner Provincial Park. The trad-folk festival celebrates music, culinary arts, and visual arts, all in the heart…
Pride: Rainbow Road
Pride Fest ’26 is coming to Prince Edward Island from July 24 to August 2, bringing 10 days of celebration, connection, and community spirit. The Pride Fest ’26 programming features…
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The River Clyde Pageant
River Clyde Arts announces programming for the 10th edition of The River Clyde Pageant, with performances running July 23–26 and July 30–August 2 in New Glasgow, PEI. The 2026 Pageant…
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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.…