The largest musical theatre festival in Atlantic Canada since 1965, we are committed to creating new Canadian works and bolstering our nation’s vibrant musical theatre scenes. Featuring the finest performers, designers, writers, and musicians, the Festival is a professional theatre showcase that celebrates Canadian stories, exploring our origins, ideals, and ongoing evolution.
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TELL TALE HARBOUR
A World Premiere Musical Comedy
Mainstage | June 14 – September 24
A struggling Atlantic fishing village is promised a new factory; but first, the community must come together to charm a doctor into taking up full-time residency there. Co-written by, and starring music icon Alan Doyle, this new musical is hilarious, heartfelt, and full of East Coast pride.
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ANNE OF GREEN GABLES – THE MUSICAL™
Mainstage | June 18 – September 3
She’s back! P.E.I.’s most iconic redhead returns to The Charlottetown Festival in this classic family musical. Anne of Green Gable – The Musical™ is a humorous, touching, and truly athletic musical that will inspire your imagination, tickle your funny bone, and mesmerize you with its graceful and exhilarating singing and dancing.
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BETTY’S SONG
A Mother, A Daughter, and a Lobster Boat
The Mack | July 5 – 29
Somewhere between raising her daughter and spending Saturday nights at the Slanty Shanty, Betty becomes one of the first women to captain her own lobster boat in Eastern P.E.I. Created and performed by Island singer-songwriter Ashley Condon, this funny and heartfelt show features original music and enough memories to fill a family photo album.
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HEY VIOLA!
The Soundtrack of a Life
The Mack | August 3 – 13
Who is Viola Desmond, other than the newest face on the Canadian ten-dollar bill? Featuring brilliant hits of the era, like “Dream a Little Dream of Me” and “Smile”, discover how the actions of the civil rights trailblazer played a huge role in a movement that continues today.
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Outdoor Amphitheatre
Epekwitnewaq Mi’kmaq Voices
July 6 – 22
Celebrating over a decade as Atlantic Canada’s only Indigenous Theatre Company, the Mi’kmaq Heritage Actors share the history of the Mi’kmaq people of P.E.I. through stories, songs, teachings, and beautiful traditional dance.
Munschables
July 29 – September 1
Starring members of the cast of Anne™, this show will bring the exciting and silly world of children’s author Robert Munsch to life. Featuring stories from beloved books like Mud Puddle, Smelly Socks, and Murmel, Murmel, Murmel.
Island Vibe
August 5 – September 3
Xclusive Crew returns with a new show featuring Urban and Caribbean music and dance, fused with traditional Island steps. This vibrant, upbeat production celebrates how culture brings us all together and will have you dancing in your seat.
History of The Charlottetown Festival
