Arts & Culture
Confederation Centre of the Arts
Charlottetown Area
The Charlottetown Festival
Insider’s Tip
Arts, culture, and heritage are alive and well on Prince Edward Island, and from the dynamic and rich programming and mindfully curated exhibitions at the Art Gallery to its central location right in the heart of downtown Charlottetown, the Confederation Centre of the Arts is the perfect place to experience it all. Grab your tickets in advance and make dinner reservations for a memorable evening on the town!
The largest musical theatre festival in Atlantic Canada is back for another incredible season! Since 1965, The Charlottetown Festival has captivated audiences from around the world by bringing Canadian stories to life through dazzling theatre performance.
This summer, Tell Tale Harbour makes its grand return to the Sobey Family Theatre after its triumphant world premiere in 2022. Co-written by and starring Canadian music icon Alan Doyle, this heartwarming musical comedy follows a small Atlantic fishing village as they try to charm an interim doctor into staying because their town’s future depends on it. Playing June 14 – August 29.
Experience rock ‘n’ roll history with Million Dollar Quartet, the electrifying musical that brings to life the legendary night Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins shared a jam session at Sun Records in Memphis. Get ready for a night of iconic hits like “Blue Suede Shoes,” “I Walk the Line,” and “Great Balls of Fire.” Playing June 17 – August 30.
The Charlottetown Festival is also bringing exciting new productions to The Mack! The Creator’s Plan, performed by The Mi’kmaq Heritage Actors, shares a powerful story of identity and encouragement in a free interactive performance for all ages. Playing June 30 – August 1.
Get ready to laugh with Have Jokes, Will Travel, a side-splitting new show by Island comedian and storyteller Justin Shaw, whose tales capture the experience of being an Islander away from home. Playing July 12 – July 26.
A solo comedy packed with small-town charm, Chase the Ace follows a big-city radio host who finds himself tangled in a hilarious local lottery scandal. Playing July 30 – August 9.
Returning due to popular demand, Becoming Dolly is a toe-tapping musical journey through the life of country music legend Dolly Parton, featuring hit songs like “9 to 5,” “Jolene,” and “Coat of Many Colours.” Playing August 13 – August 30.
With a lineup filled with music, laughter, and inspiring stories, this season at The Charlottetown Festival is not to be missed!
