Festival of Small Halls

The PEI Mutual Festival of Small Halls, a traditional music, dance, and storytelling festival, returns to rural communities across the Island from June 12–21. More than 40 acts across 30 shows will fill community halls and performance spaces from tip to tip.

For two weeks, Islanders and visitors alike are invited to share in the love of music, dance, and storytelling in traditional meeting places steeped in community significance and cultural heritage. 

The long list of performing acts includes James Mullinger, The Pairs, Beòlach, Maukin, Richard Wood, Joce Reyome, Cynthia MacLeod, Fiddlers’ Sons, Logan Staats, Cara Luft, Troy MacGillivray, Jake Charron, Inn Echo, Logan Richard, Catherine MacLellan, Derek Seguin, Patrick Ledwell, Shawn Hogan, Beauxmont, La Famille Leblanc, Rum Ragged, Ben Aitken, Caroline, Remi & Family Band, Mark Westberg, Dan Walsh, Dutch Thompson, Emily Dubois, Fiona MacCorquodale and Isaac King, Gadelle, Gammons & Knorr, Gordie MacKeeman & His Rhythm Boys, JD Crosstown, Karine Et Vincent, Keelin Wedge, Lucy Farrell, Luka Hall, Marrow Bones, Mike Dixon, Nudie, Nathalie Arsenault, Roger Stone, Romy Munkres, Rowen Gallant & Nick Vanouwerkerk, Shane Pendergast, Strum, Tre Sutherland, The Vaudevillian, and Tzu-Cheng Wang.

The rich traditions embedded in the artistry of these local and national performers reverberate beautifully in the host venues that have long been essential to their communities. 

For a full schedule, visit smallhalls.com or see page 30 and 31 in this issue of The Buzz. Tickets can be purchased online, by phone at 902-892-2308, or in person at the Maypoint Plaza, 161 Maypoint Road, Charlottetown.