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The holiday season is time to spend quality time with friends and family while getting into the holiday spirit.
Listed below are some of the events taking place in Charlottetown including Santa Claus Parade, Christmas Concerts, theatre and other holiday events to help you have a wonderful time during the season.
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Cirque Musica Holiday Presents Wonderland
CIRQUE MUSICA HOLIDAY presents Wonderland, which is a fun-filled concert experience for the whole family featuring the talented cast of Cirque Musica accompanied by holiday songs performed by a live symphony orchestra. The show blends the spellbinding grace and daredevil athleticism of today’s greatest circus performers with the sensory majesty of a symphony orchestra performing the greatest holiday music of all time.
November 15, 2018, at 7:00 pm
Eastlink Centre Charlottetown, 46 Kensington Rd
$38.50 – $75
Victorian Christmas Weekend
The kick-off to the holiday season, Victorian Christmas Weekend features three fun-filled days of celebration and activities for the whole family. Immerse yourself in a storybook Christmas setting filled with timeless holiday traditions, including an open-air Victorian Christmas market, a not-to-be-missed Christmas parade, carolers, horse & wagon rides, yuletide concerts, and much more!
November 23, at 4 pm to November 25, 2018, at 5 pm
Queen Street, Charlottetown
Wintertide Holiday Festival
The City of Charlottetown’s annual Wintertide Holiday Festival is a collection of the many seasonal celebrations, events and recreational activities. The Wintertide Holiday Festival also adds spirit and sparkle to Charlottetown’s nighttime sky through thousands of lights in the Capital region.
Join the candlelight walk along Great George Street, Victoria Row and Queen Street from Peake’s Wharf to the Confederation Centre of the Arts Upper Plaza for the Official Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony with special guest, Father Christmas. Entertainment and Treats will be provided. Details
Festival: November 23, 2018 to January 6, 2019.
Tree Lighting: November 23, 2018, at 6:15 pm
Confederation Centre of the Arts, 145 Richmond St
Free
Charlottetown Christmas Parade
Line the route to enjoy the seasonal music, sparkling lights, and Christmas spirit during the annual Charlottetown Christmas parade!
November 24, 2018, at 5 pm
Parade Route: Begin at the UPEI entrance on University Avenue., continue down University Avenue to Grafton Street, take a right on Grafton, proceed to West Street and it ends at the Provincial Government Buildings parking lot.
Free
Christmas Decorating and Trends
This instructional workshop will feature Christmas trends and designs for 2018, incorporating trends with your personal style and how to add them to your current decoration collection.
November 22 at 6:30 pm and November 23, 2018, at 9 pm
Carrefour de I’Isle Saint Jean, 5 Acadian Drive
$15
Breakfast with Santa
Enjoy a breakfast buffet at Water’s Edge. And after you’re filled up on breakfast and had a visit with Santa, take some time to explore the Victorian Christmas Market and take in family-friendly activities including a Christmas-themed petting zoo, free horse & wagon rides, classic Christmas movies, and much more! Call 902-894-1208 to reserve your table.
November 24 & 25, 2018, 7:00 am – 10:00 am
Santa will be visiting from 8:30 am – 10:00 am each day
Water’s Edge Resto Bar Grill, 18 Queen Street, Charlottetown
$19 + tax per person. Children 6 & under eat FREE!
Festive Wreath Contest & Exhibition
Join for the contest or visit the centre for inspiration or to admire the beautiful displays.
November 24 & 25 at 1 :00 pm – 3:00 p.m
Wreaths on display at Confederation Centre of the Arts until mid- December
Confederation Centre Boardroom, Charlottetown
$5 entry fee per wreath
Together Again – Kenny & Dolly
A Tribute to Kenny and Dolly – An Incredible Night of Hits and Christmas Music. Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton are both legends in their own right. Both have enjoyed singing and acting careers that have spanned approximately five decades.
November 29, 2018, at 7:30 pm
Confederation Centre of the Arts, 145 Richmond St
$26 – $50
Ennis Sister Christmas
Newfoundland’s Juno Award-winning trio, The Ennis Sisters, deliver one of the finest family Christmas shows in the country. Maureen, Karen, and Teresa combine original songs, holiday classics, humorous recitations, and Irish step-dancing to create an exciting evening that’s sure to ignite your true holiday spirit.
December 1, 2018, at 7:30 pm
Confederation Centre of the Arts, 145 Richmond St
$26 – $44
Handel’s Messiah
Sobeys LIVE @ the Centre presents an afternoon celebrating of one of the most enduring pieces of music in the Western choral tradition. On Sunday, December 2, the Confederation Singers, orchestra, and four guest soloists perform George Frideric Handel’s Messiah, the Baroque-era oratorio that celebrates the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The concert is an annual tradition at the Centre, led by Choral Music Director Donald Fraser.
December 2, 2018, at 2:30 pm
Confederation Centre of the Arts, 145 Richmond St
$25
Serena Ryder Christmas
Multiple Juno Award-winner Serena Ryder returns to the Homburg Theatre to deliver a rollicking set of Serena favourites mixed with holiday classics.
December 7, 2018, at 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Confederation Centre of the Arts, 145 Richmond St
$41 – $63
Colonel Gray’s Christmas Concert
See what the Colonel Gray’s bands have to offer at their annual Christmas Concert.
December 12, 2018, at 7:00 pm
Colonel Gray High School, 175 Spring Park Rd
No information available
Arts Education Celebration: Light Up the Dark
Members of the Centre’s arts education programs — dance umbrella, the School of Performing Arts, and visual arts classes and community friends — come together for an unforgettable evening to mark the coming of the winter solstice. Light Up the Dark is a spirited celebration of theatre, dance, and holiday music!
December 14, 2018, at 7:30 pm
Confederation Centre of the Arts, 145 Richmond St
$15
The Innkeeper’s Christmas Concert
Lennie Gallant will be presenting a Christmas concert entitled “The Innkeeper’s Christmas Concert”. Lennie’s special guests include Rowen Gallant of Ten Strings and a Goat Skin and Patricia Richard, Jeremey Gallant, Jonathan Gallant and Sean Kemp, members of the Atlantic String Machine. Lennie’s newest CD, “Time Travel” will also be available at the show. This promises to be spectacular evening of Christmas music in the magical acoustic setting that is Trinity.
Friday, December 14, 2018 at 8:00pm.
Trinity United Church, Charlottetown
$30 to $35
Sing Noel
The Confederation Centre Youth Chorus make merry, performing classical and contemporary Christmas carols together alongside guest artist, Charlottetown’s own Joey Kitson at the Sing Noel concert.
December 16, 2018, at 3 pm
Confederation Centre of the Arts, 145 Richmond St
$20
Barra MacNeils – An East Coast Christmas
A traditional favourite, the Barra MacNeils’ An East Coast Christmas is a treat for the whole family. The five siblings are known for their brilliant instrumentals, ringing harmonies and delightful flair for story-telling. Their unique seasonal show is crafted each year to bring a special Celtic spin on traditional favourites and original east coast treasures with songs, stories and dance. Their stunning rendition of O Holy Night is just one of the many highlights that brings audiences to their feet.
December 20, 2018, at 7:30 pm
Confederation Centre of the Arts, 145 Richmond St
$20
A Very Forte Christmas
Quickly becoming a December tradition, Forte Men’s Choir present “A Very Forte Christmas”, a joyful holiday concert featuring gorgeous new carols, fun twists on old favourites, a few lesser-known gems, readings, and audience sing-alongs, all wrapped in the warm sound of male voices.
December 23, 2018, at 2:30 pm
St. James Presbyterian Church, 35 Fitzroy St.