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10 events, A Charlottetown Christmas Festival Signature Event, the Victorian Christmas Market takes place on Queen Street in downtown Charlottetown from November 28–30. This 11th annual open-air market is reminiscent of European Christmas Markets and features over 50 Island artisans, crafters and food vendors, as well as hot cocoa, fire pits and seating, live carolling, horse and… ![Photo by Jesson Mata [Unsplash.com]](https://buzzpeicom.twic.pics/2023/10/christmas-santa-jesson-mata-yYXw5NzSMnc-unsplash-scaled.jpg "christmas santa jesson-mata-yYXw5NzSMnc-unsplash") Village musical acadien in Abram-Village is organizing a series of four events as part of its 2025 Festival des Fêtes. Everyone is welcome to participate and discover—or rediscover—the musical, artisanal, artistic, and culinary talents of the Evangeline region’s Acadians. The Village Christmas Market, featuring artisanal creations, local food, and a visit from Santa Claus, will…  Bruce Rainnie, Kendra MacGillivray, and Kevin “Boomer” Gallant return in Together Again for Christmas: Carols & Comedy, taking place at St Francis of Assisi Church on November 29 at 7 pm and November 30 at 2 pm. The trio will be ready to start the Christmas season with laughs, music, and carols. Tickets can be…  The Island Jubilee Old Time Radio Music Show will present its Christmas Special on November 30 at 2 pm at the Florence Simmons Performance Hall in Charlottetown. Celebrate the season with a showcase starring Island artists Shane Pendergast, Meaghan Blanchard with Thomas Webb, and step dancer Alexis MacLaren. Shane Pendergast returns with a fresh collection… |
2 events,![Photo by Bogomil Mihaylov [Unsplash.com]](https://buzzpeicom.twic.pics/2023/07/bogomil-mihaylov-ekHSHvgr27k-unsplash-scaled.jpg "mic bogomil-mihaylov-ekHSHvgr27k-unsplash") Swift Kick, the Taylor Swift tribute band, performs at Trailside in Charlottetown on December 1 at 8 pm. Tickets are available online at trailside.ca |
2 events, The Holland College Community Band will be on stage at Florence Simmons Performance Hall on December 2 at 7:30 pm to present Holidays in Hollywood: Christmas Movie Music. Donations to the Upper Room Food Bank will be gratefully accepted at the door.  On This Winter’s Night, featuring Tara MacLean with the Bayfield String Quartet, will be on stage at Trailside Music Hall in Charlottetown on December 2 at 8 pm. The evening will celebrate winter music and storytelling with one of Canada’s foremost award-winning vocalists and bestselling authors, Tara MacLean. Joined by the Bayfield String Quartet, MacLean… |
1 event, The 15th anniversary season of Ceilidh in the City continues every Wednesday evening at the Jack Blanchard Centre in Charlottetown. Upcoming shows include Island Country Christmas in support of Toys for Tots with Terry Dunsford on December 3. Doors open at 6:30 pm and showtime is at 7:30 pm. Admission is at the door (cash… |
6 events, Sessions with Mark Douglas and friends take place weekly on Thursdays at 7 pm at The Old Triangle.  PEI’s smallest brewery, specializing in traditional and modern beer styles, hosts a Trad Night every Thursday evening. Enjoy free, live music from 7–9 pm in their taproom. Space is limited. Located at 30 Church St in the old post office/dental clinic in Cornwall. |
16 events, The PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women will host its annual Charlottetown Memorial Service in Memorial Hall at Confederation Centre of the Arts on December 5 at 12 pm. The ceremony and candle-lighting will take place in remembrance of women lost to gender-based violence, including the 14 victims of the 1989 Montreal Massacre,…  Chef Michael and Chastity Smith and The Fire Brigade will host a Festive Feast Dinner Party on December 5 at Delta Hotels Prince Edward in Charlottetown. A reception starts at 6 pm with a cocktail hour and an oyster bar. The interactive dinner will start at 7 pm and includes an appetizer, salad course, and… |
21 events, As part of Christmas in the Villages 2025, the Murray Harbour Farmers Market will showcase a wide range of creations from local artisans, farmers, and community organizations across two venues—the Murray Harbour Community Centre and the historic 10 Mariner Drive—on December 5 from 7–9 pm and December 6 from 9 am–2 pm. A weekend highlight…  On December 6, DNTS (Definitely Not the Symphony) will host a holiday concert at the Jack Blanchard Centre at 10 am. Music from the classical and popular genres will be featured, played by this 40+ member community orchestra of all ages. Following the concert, a social gathering will take place with coffee and refreshments—a chance… ![Photo by Michele Purin [Unsplash.com]](https://buzzpeicom.twic.pics/2023/10/christmas-food-bake-michele-purin-19F94SkMgU4-unsplash-scaled.jpg "christmas food bake michele-purin-19F94SkMgU4-unsplash") The PEI Museum & Heritage Foundation is hosting a Holiday Extravaganza at Beaconsfield Historic House in Charlottetown from December 5–7. Festivities include a house-lighting ceremony, live music, family activities, Victorian Christmas tours, performances, a holiday market, and more. Info: peimuseum.ca |
15 events,The PEI Museum & Heritage Foundation is hosting a Holiday Extravaganza at Beaconsfield Historic House in Charlottetown from December 5–7. Festivities include a house-lighting ceremony, live music, family activities, Victorian Christmas tours, performances, a holiday market, and more. Info: peimuseum.ca  A Joyful Sound Christmas Concert will be held on December 7 at 2 pm at Souris Show Hall in Souris.  A Sunday Afternoon Tune Session featuring traditional music and craic takes place weekly on Sundays from 2–4 pm at The Old Triangle. |
3 events, The Great George Street Brass Band presents Brass the Halls: Christmas Music the Way You Remember It at Zion Presbyterian on December 8 at 7 pm. The concert offers a chance to hear nostalgic Christmas music performed by the Island’s only full brass band. The evening will feature well-known standards such as “God Rest Ye…  Watermark Theatre in North Rustico is bringing back its Holiday Hootenanny on December 8 and 9 at 7:30 pm, featuring a lineup of Island talent. The stage will come alive with performances by Leon Gallant, Olivia Blacquiere, Chris Gauthier, and Brendon “Spoon Man” Gallant, joined by special guests Laurie and Kaitlyn on December 8 and… |
4 events, The PEI Legion Choir will celebrate the holiday season with two Charlottetown performances of A Canadian Christmas: Songs of Winter, Songs of Home at the Carrefour de l’Isle-Saint-Jean on December 9 at 7 pm and at St. Paul’s Anglican on December 13 at 2 pm. Islanders are invited to gather in song and celebration to… Watermark Theatre in North Rustico is bringing back its Holiday Hootenanny on December 8 and 9 at 7:30 pm, featuring a lineup of Island talent. The stage will come alive with performances by Leon Gallant, Olivia Blacquiere, Chris Gauthier, and Brendon “Spoon Man” Gallant, joined by special guests Laurie and Kaitlyn on December 8 and… |
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10 events,![Photo by Katie Azi [Unsplash.com]](https://buzzpeicom.twic.pics/2023/10/christmas-katie-azi-AHIS5FUW0gk-unsplash-scaled.jpg "christmas katie-azi-AHIS5FUW0gk-unsplash") Immigrant and Refugee Services Association (IRSA) is hosting a Christmas Social at the Delta Hotels Prince Edward in Charlottetown on December 11 from 4:30–7 pm. The family-friendly festive space will be decorated to resemble Santa’s workshop. Children can visit the elves’ village to decorate ornaments and cards, write letters to Santa, or colour. There will… Sessions with Mark Douglas and friends take place weekly on Thursdays at 7 pm at The Old Triangle. |
18 events,![Photo by Nathan Fertig [Unsplash.com]](https://buzzpeicom.twic.pics/2023/10/christmas-snow-winter-nathan-fertig-scbYOgVyb8Q-unsplash-scaled.jpg "christmas snow winter nathan-fertig-scbYOgVyb8Q-unsplash") Presented in partnership with Central Coastal Drive and the Town of North Rustico, Festive Weekends in North Rustico take place at Seawalk Park on December 12, 17, and 19 from 4:30–8 pm. The family-friendly event includes a 15-minute carriage ride through twinkling lights with Emerald Isle Carriage Tours, a scavenger hunt, kids crafts, pop-up vendors,… |
25 events, Choral singers Island A Cappella will perform popular holiday songs on the main level of the Confederation Court Mall on December 13 from 1–2 pm. Everyone is welcome to watch them sing. ![Photo by David Lusvardi [Unsplash.com]](https://buzzpeicom.twic.pics/2025/10/fiddle-music-country-piano-david-lusvardi-dWcUncxocQY-unsplash-scaled-1.jpg "fiddle-music-country-piano-david-lusvardi-dWcUncxocQY-unsplash-scaled-1") Evermoore Brewing hosts a weekly Irish Traditional Session with Geoff Charlton on Saturdays afternoons from 1:30–4 pm.  The Nutcracker: Remixing the Magic will be performed by students of dance umbrella in the Sobey Family Theatre at Confederation Centre of the Arts in Charlottetown on December 13. Showtimes are 2 pm and 7:30 pm. The first act features the classic ballet set to Tchaikovsky’s original score, including familiar scenes such as the snowflakes… |
14 events,![Photo by Chad Madden [Unsplash.com]](https://buzzpeicom.twic.pics/2023/10/christmas-chad-madden-SUTfFCAHV_A-unsplash-scaled.jpg "christmas chad-madden-SUTfFCAHV_A-unsplash") Havenwood Studios presents two matinee and evening performances of Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical this month at the Carrefour Theatre in Charlottetown. Shows take place on December 13 at 2 pm and 7 pm, and on December 14 at 1:30 pm and 4 pm. Visit grinchmusical.ca for tickets and more information. ![Photo by Daniel Sherman [Unsplash.com]](https://buzzpeicom.twic.pics/2023/07/daniel-sherman-MNeB1YEzhlA-unsplash-scaled.jpg "mic daniel-sherman-MNeB1YEzhlA-unsplash") The Crapaud Community Hall presents the Christmas Ceilidh of Crapaud on December 14 from 2–4 pm. The afternoon will feature music by the LeClair Family Band, with special guests Fullerton’s Marsh. There will be a 50/50 draw, and a light lunch will be provided. Admission is at the door. A Sunday Afternoon Tune Session featuring traditional music and craic takes place weekly on Sundays from 2–4 pm at The Old Triangle. |
3 events, Choir! Choir! Choir!: Un-Silent Night – An Epic Holiday Sing-Along is a Live at the Centre presentation taking place on December 15 at Confederation Centre of the Arts. Choir! Choir! Choir! is a Canadian musical group founded by Nobu Adilman and Daveed Goldman, known for its participatory, non-traditional approach to singing. Instead of a traditional choir… |
3 events, St. Dunstan’s Basilica’s annual Christmas concert takes place on December 16 from 7–9 pm. The concert is an annual gift to the City of Charlottetown and has become a holiday tradition, featuring over 50 choristers from across the Island accompanied by a 35-piece orchestra conducted by Leo Marchildon. Saint-Saens’ “Christmas Oratorio” will be coupled with…  Còig Christmas will be live at Trailside Music Hall in Charlottetown on December 16 at 8 pm. With the fiery Celtic high-energy style as its musical core, Còig easily shifts between century-old tunes of past generations to original and upbeat compositions, featuring the band’s range of over a dozen instruments, including vocals, fiddles, piano, guitars,… |
3 events,Presented in partnership with Central Coastal Drive and the Town of North Rustico, Festive Weekends in North Rustico take place at Seawalk Park on December 12, 17, and 19 from 4:30–8 pm. The family-friendly event includes a 15-minute carriage ride through twinkling lights with Emerald Isle Carriage Tours, a scavenger hunt, kids crafts, pop-up vendors,… ![Photo by Annie Spratt [Unsplash.com]](https://buzzpeicom.twic.pics/2023/11/christmas-concert-annie-spratt-UPZ3PpDzk2Y-unsplash-scaled-e1699286348428.jpg "christmas concert annie-spratt-UPZ3PpDzk2Y-unsplash") Christmas classics and winter inspired melodies come together to shape A Brass Choir Christmas. Eight of PEI’s finest brass musicians will present a fundraising concert in support of the PEI Kiwanis Music Festival on December 17 at 7:30 pm at Park Royal United in Charlottetown. Admission is by donation. |
4 events, The Night Social at the Trailside on December 18 at 8 pm. Featuring Remi Arsenault, Nick Gauthier, Tian Wigmore, and Rich Knox. Longtime friends and collaborators, they reunite for a special one-night-only event. Audiences will be treated to an intimate acoustic set followed by a powerful electric performance.  Jazz on Thursdays at Baba’s Lounge features top local musicians performing original music, standards, jazz and pop favourites. Each show features a different group and two sets starting at 8 pm. The upcoming lineup includes Island Jazz Christmas Quartet on December 18; no show on December 25; Island Jazz Season 11 Launch on January 1. Admission is… |
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15 events,Evermoore Brewing hosts a weekly Irish Traditional Session with Geoff Charlton on Saturdays afternoons from 1:30–4 pm.  Revolution Dance Studios presents Elf: The Musical at Florence Simmons Performance Hall. Visit tproatlantic.ticketpro.ca/en/pages/1665097835 for tickets. |
9 events,A Sunday Afternoon Tune Session featuring traditional music and craic takes place weekly on Sundays from 2–4 pm at The Old Triangle.  Celebrating its 46th year, the Summerside Community Choir presents its Christmas concert, See Amid the Winter’s Snow, at Trinity United in Summerside on December 21 at 3 pm. Under the direction of John Wervers, and accompanied by Tanya Bernard, the program features arrangements of both traditional and contemporary pieces, including the playful medley “Merry Christmas… |
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5 events, Village musical acadien in Abram-Village is organizing a series of four events as part of its 2025 Festival des Fêtes. Everyone is welcome to participate and discover—or rediscover—the musical, artisanal, artistic, and culinary talents of the Evangeline region’s Acadians. The final Christmas Show on December 23 at 7 pm will feature artists from the Evangeline…  Big Shiny Tunes—Big Tribute Show at the Trailside on December 23 at 8 pm. ![Photo by Jeshoots [Unsplash.com]](https://buzzpeicom.twic.pics/2023/12/champagne-drink-celebration-jeshoots-com-TWRCH-GaKr4-unsplash-scaled.jpg "champagne drink celebration jeshoots-com-TWRCH-GaKr4-unsplash") A celebration of Tibb’s Eve will take place at The Guild in Charlottetown on December 23 at 8 pm. Attendees can enjoy the festivities and sing, toast, sip, revel, and dance. Visit theguildpei.com for tickets. |
2 events,![Photo by Eric Kroll [Unsplash.com]](https://buzzpeicom.twic.pics/2024/01/record-vinyl-vintage-eric-krull-fi3_lDi3qPE-unsplash-scaled.jpg "record vinyl vintage eric-krull-fi3_lDi3qPE-unsplash") Live Christmas Vinyls with DJ Bob Scratchit on December 24 from 12–3 pm. |
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7 events,A Boxing Day celebration will take place at Montague Legion on December 26 from 3–11 pm. The day features live music, a potluck, and a pool tournament starting at 3 pm. There is a pool registration fee. Music will be provided by Trevor Wade from 3–6 pm and Gloria Rodgerson from 6–9 pm. Potluck goodies… |
6 events,Evermoore Brewing hosts a weekly Irish Traditional Session with Geoff Charlton on Saturdays afternoons from 1:30–4 pm.  blink-902 takes over the Trailside Music Hall for a standing-room only hometown show on December 27 at 8 pm. With two huge sets going as far back as 1994's Buddha and as recent as 2023's One More Time, blink-902 will bring all the small things, a bunch of loud things, way too many questionable jokes,… |
5 events,The Island Jubilee Old Time Radio Music Show transports audiences back to the golden age of radio. Inspired by the beloved Grand Ole Opry and CBC's Tommy Hunter Show, this authentic production presents old time country and Western, hillbilly and old mountain music interpreted by the Island's finest artists. The show explores the early sounds… Join The Blizzard Goat Band at Copper Bottom Brewing on Sundays from 3–5 pm. Free admission. |
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9 events,![Photo by Edi Libedinsky [Unsplash.com]](https://buzzpeicom.twic.pics/2024/11/balloon-celebrate-party-edi-libedinsky-kmuAJgPmobw-unsplash-scaled.jpg "balloon celebrate party edi-libedinsky-kmuAJgPmobw-unsplash") Drop in to the Charlottetown Library at 97 Queen Street for a story, dance party, and a New Year’s balloon drop on December 31 at 11:30 am. The City of Charlottetown has partnered with Founders’ Food Hall & Market to host Capital New Year. On December 31, celebrate New Year’s Eve in Charlottetown with free, family-friendly activities from 4–8 pm at Founders’ Hall. The evening will include live music by Absolute Losers and headlined by Iconix: Pop Hits from Past to Present,…  DJ Jane Blaze will kick off New Year's Eve at the Summerside Dome on December 31 from 4–8 pm. The event features activities for kids and bar service for the adults. |
4 events,![Photo by Farsai Chaikulngamdee [Unsplash.com]](https://buzzpeicom.twic.pics/2024/01/dinner-food-farsai-chaikulngamdee-YQ3svnsGqX8-unsplash-scaled.jpg "dinner food farsai-chaikulngamdee-YQ3svnsGqX8-unsplash") Their Honours the Honourable Wassim Salamoun, Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island and Her Honour Marie Salamoun-Dunne welcome Islanders and visitors, young and old, to their annual New Year’s Day Levee at Government House on January 1 from 10–11:30 am. Their Honours hope all will drop by and ring in the new year by… |
2 events, Museum Pieces and Shane Pendergast will perform at Trailside on January 2 at 8 pm. Museum Pieces is the musical project of Halifax-based singer-songwriter and guitarist Tyler Messick, known for blending rock with traditional, 60s pop, and folk influences. Island artist Shane Pendergast has performed across the world, from acclaimed folk festivals to the small… |
4 events,Evermoore Brewing hosts a weekly Irish Traditional Session with Geoff Charlton on Saturdays afternoons from 1:30–4 pm. Saturday Sociables, Charlottetown’s newest Saturday afternoon entertainment experience, is a weekly celebration of live music, community, and winter fun. Guests are encouraged to come for the afternoon and stay for the night, supported by a special accommodation offer from Rodd Charlottetown. The lively series runs on Saturdays from 2–5 pm. House bands The Wannabeez and… Got Blues, led by Chris Roumbanis with friends Mike Robicheau and Alan Dowling, hosts a weekly Saturday matinee from 2–4 pm at the Salvadore Dali Café. Each week, a special guest joins the first set, followed by an electric blues jam in the second. There is no cover charge; they pass the hat. The upcoming… |
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