“We are thrilled to be presenting another eclectic lineup of entertainment to the Island. When you look at the list of performers this season, you will see familiar favourites and new acts you are sure to fall in love with. There is truly something for everyone.”
– Darcy Campbell, Director of LIVE @ the Centre
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Singing Through the Storm: A Confederation Singers and Confederation Youth Chorus
In an intergenerational Winter Concert, the Confederation Singers and Youth Chorus present songs of the season and explore ways we can weather the storms of life together with presence, perseverance, and trust. Featuring premiere arrangements of songs by favourite PEI artists and a good helping of humor and hope, this performance is sure to inspire comfort and joy.
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The Nutcracker: Remixing the Magic
Performed by dance umbrella students.
Experience a holiday classic like never before! The first half enchants with Tchaikovsky’s timeless ballet — snowflakes, Mouse King, and all. Then the story bursts into vibrant hiphop, contemporary, and modern dance, reflecting today’s PEI communities. A dazzling fusion of tradition and innovation, perfect for families and audiences of all ages.
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Choir! Choir! Choir! Un-Silent Night Epic Holiday Sing-Along
Choir! Choir! Choir! is the fully interactive, participatory show that turns audience into performer! So get ready to laugh, dance and SING! your hearts out with hundreds of other music-lovers just like you. It’s like a big birthday party for the greatest songs of all time and you’re invited!
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Matt Andersen
From electrifying blues to tender folk, Matt Anderson’s powerhouse vocals and soul-stirring guitar, delivers an unforgettable performance that moves. A 2024 JUNO nominee and international award-winner, the New Brunswick singer-songwriter has wowed audiences and fans worldwide. Don’t miss this chance to experience his raw, heartfelt energy live.
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Dwayne Gretzky
Dwayne Gretzky is Canada’s greatest party band and a can’t-miss live music experience celebrating classic hits from the 70s, 80s, and 90s. Celebrating the classic pop and rock songs that unite people across generations, Dwayne Gretzky has delivered electrifying renditions of over 800 songs.
Gravity and Other Myths: Ten Thousand Hours
Hold your breath – eight world-class acrobats defy limits in this jaw-dropping celebration of physical skill and human dedication. Through breathtaking flips, balance, and flight, Ten Thousand Hours reveals the unseen effort behind extraordinary, gravity defying feats — a love letter to our bodies and what they can achieve. From Australia’s acclaimed circus innovators, Gravity & Other Myths, this is acrobatics at its most thrilling and heartfelt.
The Needs We Feed: A Confederation Youth Chorus Spring Concert
The Confederation Youth Chorus presents a Spring Concert in celebration of who we are and what fulfills us, both as individuals and members of a community — from food, to family, to freedom.
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Fairy Tales and Footlights: Primary and Elementary Musical Theatre
Join us as our Musical Theatre students take to the stage to celebrate a year of hard work, creativity, and growth. This end-of-year showcase is a joyful opportunity for students to share their passion and talent with family and friends. Featuring performances by Dance Umbrella’s Primary and Elementary Musical Theatre classes, this show will highlight their progress in singing, dancing, and acting as they journey through a world of fairy tales and make-believe.
Circles of Song: A Confederation Singers Spring Concert
The Confederation Singers present a Spring Concert centred around the natural cycles and seasons of our world. Through a wide range of musical influences both local and global, we investigate how this patient yet persistent movement can nurture a turn toward love and healing in the circles of our own lives.
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Fairy Tales and Footlights: Intermediate and Senior Musical Theatre
Join us as our Musical Theatre students take to the stage to celebrate a year of hard work, creativity, and growth. This end-of-year showcase is a joyful opportunity for students to share their passion and talent with family and friends. Featuring performances by Dance Umbrella’s Intermediate and Senior Musical Theatre classes, this show will highlight their progress in singing, dancing, and acting as they journey through a world of fairy tales… with a twist!
PEI Symphony Orchestra Once Upon a Score: The Music of Hollywood
Once Upon a Score is a witty, heartfelt symphonic experience that blurs the line between concert and theatre. Set in a bustling café, the performance follows a down-on-his-luck screenwriter who reunites with an old friend—sparking a whirlwind conversation about story arcs, artistic purpose, and the blockbuster tales that have shaped our culture.
Heroes and Legends: Dance Umbrella Year End Recital
Confederation Centre’s dance umbrella program presents its annual year-end recital. This year’s showcase, titled Heroes and Legends, celebrates the imagination, passion, and hard work of our talented dancers of all ages and levels. Inspired by iconic figures from myth, history, and modern storytelling, Heroes and Legends brings to life tales of courage, strength, and transformation through movement. From bold superheroes to timeless legends, each piece highlights the creativity and dedication of our students as they take the stage with confidence and joy.
This year’s matinee performance includes Creative Movement; Junior, Beginner & Elementary levels in Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary & Musical Theatre; student choreographies and our Performance Group.
Muses, Myths, and Mosaics: Dance Umbrella Year End Recital
Confederation Centre’s dance umbrella program presents its annual year-end recital. This year’s showcase celebrates the imagination, passion, and hard work of our talented dancers of all ages and levels. Inspired by iconic figures from myth, history, and modern storytelling.
The evening performance, titled Muses, Myths, and Mosaics, includes Elementary, Intermediate & Senior levels in Musical Theatre levels; Intermediate, Senior & ITP levels in Ballet, Jazz and Contemporary; all adult classes including Dance for Health; and our Performance Group.
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