Celebrate the last long weekend before school starts by unwinding with family and friends, or spend the day discovering the many things to see and do in Charlottetown.
Credit: Destination Charlottetown
There is something for everyone to do in and around Charlottetown during the Labour Day weekend.
Friday, August 29 – Monday, September 1, 2025
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15 Day Trips from Charlottetown
Note: Check fire ban updates and travel advisories before travelling, and adhere to the restrictions in place.
I. Family & Kids Activities this weekend
Charlottetown Busker Festival
The Charlottetown Busker Festival returns to Charlottetown, PEI, August 29–31, 2025, bringing world‑class street performance to the heart of the city. Staged across vibrant outdoor venues like Victoria Row, Founders’ Food Hall & Market, and Peake’s Quay, the Festival showcases acrobats, jugglers, comedians, and visual artists from near and far. Over three electrifying days, audiences of all ages can enjoy free, family-friendly entertainment in walkable outdoor settings, enhanced by artisan vendors, local food, and photo-worthy pop‑ups. Details
Charlottetown Busker Festival
August 29 – 31, 2025
Victoria Row, Founders’ Food Hall & Market, Peake’s Quay, Charlottetown
Free
Cinema Under the Stars
August 28 – 30, 2025 | 8:30 PM
The Parent Trap (PG) | Thursday, August 28
Thunderbolts (PG-13) | Friday, August 29
Migration (PG) | Saturday, August 30
Victoria Park, Charlottetown
PEI Escape Rooms
Can you escape from PEI Escape Rooms in time? Pick from two themed rooms and gather up three of your friends and family per group. Details
Tuesday-Friday | 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Saturday | 12:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Sunday | 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM
81 Prince Street, Charlottetown
$20 – $22 per Person
Rise & Climb Adventure Course
Spend a fun day zipping along and climbing up to 50 feet in the air. There are over 46 elements at the Rise & Climb Adventure Course to challenge your skills. Get your adrenaline pumping this Labour Day Weekend. Details
Open Tuesdays – Sundays
85 Hilltop Drive, Cornwall
Full Bracelet Standard $39.99- $47.99; Intro Bracelet Standard: $29.99 – $37.99
Movie at the Drive-in
Enjoy a drive-in movie night. Details
August 29 – 31, 2025 | Gates open 8:00 PM
Brackley Drive-In, 3164 Brackley Point Road, Charlottetown
$8.50 – $15; Children (4 and under) Free
II. Live Music
Brother’s MacPhee Present: Nirvana Unplugged in New York
Join Curtis, Alex, Cory, Laurie, Dave and Kev for a night of Nirvana’s Unplugged in New York. Watch, listen and enjoy as they perform their rendition of the full length album front to back. Unplugged was released Nov 1st 1994 and we will get to celebrate this amazing album August 30th, 2025. Come sing along to all your favourites off this nostalgic unplugged album. After the album is finished, there will be Bonus Nirvana tracks along with a mash up of 90’s grunge and alternative songs to to complete this nostalgic night. Grab a friend or two and celebrate this monumental moment in music history. Details
Saturday, August 30, 2025 | 8:00 PM
Trailside Music Hall, 155 Kent Street, Charlottetown
$37.83
Super Trouper: A Night of ABBA!
Super Trouper: A Night of ABBA continues to thrill audiences across the province. It was only a matter of time before Craig Fair Productions brought their own version to the stage, and when they did, people couldn’t stop themselves from dancing! With a catalog of endless hits, every song is a certified banger. We’ll bring you a night of freedom, bell bottoms, and disco; a musical roller coaster that takes you from a wild party to heartfelt moments filled with smiles, memories, and even a few tears. With a Craig Fair production, we don’t just play the hits; we take you on a journey. Details
August 27 – 30, 2025 | 7:30 PM
PEI Brewing Company, 96 Kensington Rd, Charlottetown
GA Seated $65 | GA Standing $45
Lennie Gallant: Shelter From the Storms
Don’t miss this concert with much revered P.E.I. songwriter Lennie Gallant. The 19-time East Coast Music Award winner and member of The Order of Canada will be celebrating the release of his 16th album, Shelter From The Storms! Gallant will be showcasing brand new songs, but also presenting some selected excerpts from his multimedia hit show Searching For Abegweit. Joining the legendary artist on stage will be his fabulous band comprised of multi-instrumentalist Patricia Richard, fiddler/ bassist Keelin Wedge, 22 year old keyboard wonder Julien Robichaud, and some very special guests! Details
Friday, August 29, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Florence Simmons Performance Hall, 140 Weymouth Street, Charlottetown
$51.75 plus $4.50 fees
2025 Ceilidh with Liam Corcoran & Nick Doneff
The Ceilidh at Irish Cultural Centre, 582 North River Road will feature performers Liam Corcoran and Nick Doneff. As co-founder and lead singer of Charlottetown rock group Two Hours Traffic, Liam toured extensively at home and abroad and recorded 4 full-length albums. The group has won East Coast Music Awards and Music PEI awards, along with being shortlisted for the 2008 Polaris Music Prize.
Nick Doneff is a Charlottetown-based musician and singer-songwriter who has recorded two full-length albums of under his own name. Nick is a current member of the indie rock band Two Hours Traffic, and he has worked as a side musician for a number of Prince Edward Island’s finest acts since moving to PEI from Ontario in 2013.
There will be a 50/50 draw and complimentary ‘lunch’ at intermission. Details
Friday, August 29, 2025 | 8:00 PM
Irish Cultural Centre, 582 North River Road, Charlottetown
Tickets at the door – $20 or $5 (12 and under). A portion of the proceeds will go to benefiting the society’s benevolent activities.
Corner Street Daze
Get ready for two days of dancing in the street with two evenings of live local music all day – acoustic sets, full bands, and DJs, non-stop good vibes and community fun, Busker performances and more. 19+ event, photo ID required upon request. Details
August 29 – 30, 2025 | 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Hunter’s Ale House, 185 Kent Street, Charlottetown
$10 entry after 8 pm
The Sounds of the Waterfront
Charlottetown’s new and exciting waterfront music series is here! Proudly presented by Dairy Farmers of PEI, this music series has it all: from fiddling folk to bright Cuban guitar to the smooth sounds of wind instruments and all genres in between. The Sounds of the Waterfront will be music to everyone’s ears! Details
July 2 – August 31, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Peake’s Quay & Founders Hall, Charlottetown
Free
The Summer Side Of LIGHTFOOT – A Celebration of the Man & His Music
Get ready for an unforgettable evening celebrating the music of Canadian troubadour Gordon Lightfoot. Nudie & The Sundowners will take the stage to perform the iconic songs that have defined generations. From the heartbreaking “If You Could Read My Mind” to the epic “Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald,” the evening promises to be a heartfelt celebration of the man and his songs. From the sweet folk licks of Lightfoot’s early music, to the sultry electric guitar riffs and grooving bass lines of Sundown, lead guitarist Bobby McIsaac, bassist Serge Bernard and your host Nudie on vocals & guitar, perfectly capture the spirit of Lightfoot’s music. Details
Sunday, August 31, 2025 | 8:00 PM
Trailside Music Hall, 155 Kent Street, Charlottetown
$49.84
III. Theatre/Performing Arts
Tell Tale Harbour A Musical Comedy
Deep in the heart of Atlantic Canada sits a small harbour losing hope. The once bountiful fishing village is struggling to survive, and half the population is relocating to the mainland for better opportunities. The community is looking for a miracle when an opportunity arises to bring a state-of-the-art frozen french fry facility to town. There’s just one major obstacle – to secure the factory, the harbour must have a full-time resident doctor. Realizing this might be their last chance to save their beloved community, the townspeople come together to charm an interim doctor into moving there permanently.
Details
August 20 – 29, 2025
Confederation Centre of the Arts -Sobey Family Theatre, 130 Queen Street, Charlottetown
$12 – $111 + fees
Million Dollar Quartet
On December 4, 1956, an extraordinary twist of fate brought Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins together at Sun Records in Memphis. Their first and only time playing together would go down as one of the greatest jam sessions in the history of rock and roll.This smash-hit jukebox musical brings that legendary night to life with an irresistible tale of broken promises, secrets, betrayal, and celebrations. Experience a blast from the past featuring an incredible score of rock and roll, gospel, R&B, and country hits that defined an era, including “Blue Suede Shoes”, “I Walk the Line”, “Great Balls of Fire”, “Folsom Prison Blues”, and more.
Details
August 16 – 30, 2025
Confederation Centre of the Arts – Sobey Family Theatre, 130 Queen Street, Charlottetown
$12 – $111 + fees
Becoming Dolly
Back by popular demand after a sold-out run last summer, Islander Jessica Gallant steps inside the story of Dolly Parton – one of the greatest singer-songwriters of our time. This exhilarating cabaret show takes a musical journey through the country music legend’s life with toe-tapping renditions of iconic songs like “9 to 5”, “Coat of Many Colors”, “Jolene”, and more.
Details
August 20 – 30, 2025
Confederation Centre of the Arts – The Mack, 130 Queen Street, Charlottetown
$53.50 – $60
Steve Hofstetter: Kill the Butterflies
One of YouTube’s most popular comics with over 225 million views and half a billion more on Facebook, Steve Hofstetter is also the host of Finding Babe Ruth on FS1. Hofstetter was the host and executive producer of Laughs (FOX) and he has been on CBS’ The Late Late Show, E! True Hollywood Story, Comics Unleashed, and more. He’s sold out shows in hundreds of cities and dozens of countries. Now is your chance to find out what the fuss is about during this no-holds-barred stand-up performance, featuring some of his unfiltered observations about life. Details
Monday, September 1, 2025 | 7:00 PM
Florence Simmons Performance Hall, 140 Weymouth Street, Charlottetown
$34 – $204 plus $4.50 fees
Anne & Gilbert, the Musical
Experience Canada’s greatest love story in the critically acclaimed and widely loved musical Anne & Gilbert. Featuring a 20-member cast and orchestra, Anne & Gilbert has become a Canadian theatre sensation with the Toronto Star calling it “a marvel”and proclaiming “the joy of the experience makes this one a winner”. Details
May 20 to October 15, 2025
August 30 | 1:00 PM
Florence Simmons Performance Hall, 140 Weymouth Street, Charlottetown
$53.76 – $111.88 Plus $4.50 fees
City Cinema
Showing independent films and a few mainstream hits, City Cinema is the perfect place to unwind. Check their website to see what is on the big screen. Details
64 King Street, Charlottetown
IV. Exhibitions, Festivals & Other Events
Art in the Open
A public contemporary art festival with events happening throughout August, including the iconic March of The Crows parade. Featuring installations, performances, and interactive projects for all ages from more than 25 artists from PEI and across Canada. Details
August 28 – 30, 2025
Downtown Charlottetown
Free
Ghost Tour
Led by a mysterious gravedigger, this spooky stroll is full of tales about Charlottetown’s historic downtown and its dark, mysterious, sometimes haunted past. Details
August 29 – 30, 2025
Kent and West Street, Charlottetown
$10 – $25
Hip Hop in the Afternoon
In conjunction with the East of East Atlantic Hip Hop Archive exhibition, please join us in Studio One on the afternoon of August 31 for performances by some of PEI’s most exciting hip hop artists. Details
Sunday, August 31, 2025 | 3:00 PM
Confederation Centre Art Gallery, Charlottetown
Free
Historic Great George Tour
Explore one of Canada’s most historic streets and learn about Prince Edward Island’s role in shaping history. From the Island’s first inhabitants to Confederation and beyond, this tour is a wonderful entry point into Canadian history. Details
August 25 – 30, 2025 | 10:00 AM & 2:00 PM
Founders Food Hall & Market, 6 Prince St, Charlottetown
$10 – $25
Charlottetown Flea Market
Sundays | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Simmons Sports Centre 170 North River Rd. Charlottetown
Throw Some Axes at Chuck Hatchets
Work out some stress at PEI’s first and only indoor axe-throwing lounge. Details
236 Kent Street, Charlottetown
V. Food Events & Activities
Le Burger Week
Throughout the week, burger aficionados everywhere are called upon to indulge in their city’s LBW burgers and vote for their favourite one! Details
September 1 to 7, 2025
Participating Restaurants
Varies with restaurants
Charlottetown Beer Garden and Patio
Gather up your friends for some drinks at Charlottetown’s premiere Beer Garden. Relax on the outdoor patio and enjoy some craft beer and fresh seafood. Details
166 Prince Street, Charlottetown
Downtown Farmer’s Market
Visit the Downtown Farmer’s Market on Queen Street for fresh local produce, preserves, ethnic and Canadian food service, baked goods, Island beef jerky, succulents and flowers, handmade soap and body products, woodwork, knitting, hooked rugs, jewelry, artwork, pet treats …and so much more!! Details
Sundays | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Lower Queen Street (Between Grafton and Dorchester Streets), Downtown Charlottetown
Free
Charlottetown Farmer’s Market
Enjoy a warm atmosphere, celebrate community and buy local at the Market every Saturday. Meet local farmers, crafters, artisans, and hot food vendors. Details
Saturdays, year-round | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Wednesdays, summer months | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
100 Belvedere Avenue, Charlottetown
Free
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