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Enjoy March Break fun and winter activities on PEI.
Island Entertainment Expo
March is a great time to celebrate with the locals and enjoy PEI’s quirky cultural scene. Plan a few get-togethers with your family and friends to check out the awesome events listed below, which include winter festivals, music festivals, culinary events, exhibitions, and so much more.
- Things to Do During March Break on Prince Edward Island
- Things to Do During March Break in Charlottetown
- 10 March Break Getaways on Prince Edward Island
1. PEI Cocktail Showdown
19 restaurants across PEI have created a delicious cocktail featuring our Island made liquors and will compete for a chance to win the title of pei’s favourite cocktail of 2026.
Details
Various restaurants across PEI
February 6 – March 1, 2026
2. SOCAN Songwriter of the Year Concert
Details
St Paul’s Church, 101 Prince St, Charlottetown
March 3, 2026, at 7 pm
3. Music PEI Week
Music PEI Week is the annual celebration of the Island music industry. The five-day festival recognizes the remarkable achievements of our local artists and professionals with shows featuring many of the Music PEI Award nominees and special guests.
Details
Across PEI
February 28 – March 7, 2026
4. PEI Provincial Home Show
Thousands of visitors attend the PEI Provincial Home Show every year to get easy access to innovative products, inspiration, advice, and experts for every project, inside and out. This show is guaranteed to have something for your every home improvement need – all under one roof!
Details
Eastlink Centre, 46 Kensington Road, Charlottetown
March 6-8, 2026
5. The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight
In a 90-minute live show, 14 classical musicians bring a haunting beauty to iconic rock and metal anthems, all set in an atmospheric, candlelit setting.
Details
Sobey Family Theatre, Confederation Centre of the Arts, 145 Richmond Street, Charlottetown
March 5, 2026, at 5:30 pm & 8:30 pm
6. Mary Poppins: The Broadway Musical
Mary Poppins is an enchanting mixture of irresistible story, unforgettable songs, breathtaking dance numbers, and astonishing stagecraft. Presented by the 8th Avenue Players, who previously captivated Island audiences with their performances of Little Women and Godspell. Featuring a large local cast and a live orchestra, this will be a show you don’t want to miss!
Details
The Scott MacAulay Performing Arts Centre, 619 Water Street East Summerside
March 21-22, 2026
7. PEI Winter Bluegrass Festival
Experience the warmth of Prince Edward Island’s rich Irish & Scottish heritage. Discover the Appalachian traditions of Bluegrass Music anchored this year by headline act Tim O’Brien, renowned for bridging these musical worlds. Details
Delta Prince Edward by Marriott, 18 Queen St, Charlottetown
March 19–22, 2026
8. QUEEN: IT’S A KINDA MAGIC
See the rock spectacular that Canadians flock to every year, bringing big sound, big screens, crazy lighting and outlandish costumes for a night of non-stop rock anthems, including Bohemian Rhapsody, We Will Rock You, We Are the Champions, Radio GaGa, I Want to Break Free, Somebody to Love, Don’t Stop Me Now, Another One Bites the Dust and so many more. Details
Sobey Family Theatre, Confederation Centre of the Arts, 145 Richmond Street, Charlottetown
March 27, 2026, at 8 pm
9. The Experience: Magic & Mind-Reading Show
Step into the captivating world of magic, mind-reading, comedy, and daring escapes with Mind Bender’s electrifying live show — The Experience.
Details
The Kings Playhouse, 65 Grafton St, Georgetown
March 28, 2026, at 7:30 pm
10. Atlantic Entertainment Expo
It’s Prince Edward Island’s only full-scale popular culture fan convention. The event will focus on several key areas including gaming, music, movies, television and literature. This event is produced entirely on Prince Edward Island and is designed to support local and regional creators. Like any regular fan convention, you can expect an array of displays, merchandise, events, activities, panels, talks, workshops and special guests. IEX is produced with a family-friendly experience in mind.
Details
PEI Convention Centre – Delta Hotels 18 Queen Street Charlottetown
March 28 – 29, 2026
