Festivals & Events

An exceptional Island experience! The Festival of Small Halls is a traditional music, dance and storytelling event held annually on Prince Edward Island. This acclaimed festival kicks off summer each June with 40-plus concerts in charming, rural, community halls from tip-to-tip across the Island. A consistent ECMA-nominee for Event of the Year, the festival highlights PEI s Scottish, Irish and Acadian heritage and features first-rate performers from PEI, Atlantic Canada and abroad. Past performers include: Richard Wood, Vishten, Ron Hynes, Catherine MacLellan, The Chaisson Family, The Once, David Weale and many more!

www.smallhalls.com

(near train station) Folk and Celtic music, step-dancing and humourous stories with the Long River Players. Family show. Refreshments.

“The crown jewel of Island ceilidhs!” Join Cynthia MacLeod and friends Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday for an evening of lively fiddle tunes, East Coast songs and stepdancing. Strawberry sundaes, refreshments available at intermission. A must-do event for every vacation! www.cynthiamacleod.com

Three young siblings fuse PEI roots music with their trademark stepdancing. This charming historic hall is located only five minutes west of Cavendish. Strawberry sundaes available! "One of the best ceilidhs this Island has to offer," Todd MacLean, The Guardian.

www.rossfamily.ca

Fiddle music and step dancing from Prince Edward Island. Featuring solo and group performances in the Scottish, Irish and Acadian traditions.