Charlottetown 
The Cavendish Beach Music Festival has announced its 2026 Bell Main Stage lineup, scheduled for July 9–11 in Cavendish, Prince Edward Island.
Credit: Cavendish Beach Festival
The three-day event, recognized as Atlantic Canada’s largest outdoor country music festival, will once again feature a mix of international stars and homegrown talent.
Thursday’s opening night will feature two-time CMA Award winner HARDY as the headliner. He will be joined by The North Sound, winners of SaskMusic’s Indigenous Artist of the Year, along with Chase McDaniel, Avery Anna, and platinum-certified singer-songwriter Dylan Gossett.
The Friday, July 10, lineup includes Tucker Wetmore, known for his viral hits, alongside Anna Graves, Blue Ridge Band from Quebec, and Matt Lang, one of Canada’s notable country voices. Margo Price, acclaimed for her distinct songwriting, will perform before Muscadine Bloodline, the Alabama-based duo known for their southern country sound.
The festival will conclude on Saturday, July 11, with Cody Johnson headlining. The day’s performances will also feature Terra Spencer, winner of Music Nova Scotia’s Entertainer of the Year, Dave Sampson, Julia Cole, and Jade Eagleson, the reigning CCMA Male Artist of the Year. Grammy Award-winning artist Ashley McBryde will also take the stage, closing the weekend with a performance blending powerful vocals and storytelling.
Now in its 18th edition, the Cavendish Beach Music Festival attracts more than 60,000 attendees annually. The festival has become a signature summer event for the region, combining live music with camping, seaside attractions, and Prince Edward Island’s distinctive charm.
Cavendish Beach Music Festival – 2026
When: Friday, July 9 – Sunday, July 11, 2026
Main Stage:
Thursday, July 9, 2026
HARDY, Dylan Gossett, Avery Anna, Chase McDaniel, CeCe, The North Sound
Friday, July 10, 2026
Tucker Wetmore, Muscadine Bloodline, Margo Price, Matt Lang, Blue Ridge Band, Anna Graves
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Cody Johnson, Ashley McBryde, Jade Eagleson, Julia Cole, Dave Sampson, Terra Spencer
How Much:
Thursday: $165 to $199 + HST
Friday: $139 to $159 + HST
Saturday: $165 to $199 + HST
