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Friday June 9, 2023

Shows

Shakin’ the Shingles: The Opening

Friday June 9, 2023 · 7:30 pm · $45
Historic St. Mary’s Church
1374 Hamilton Rd, Kensington Indian River

It’s our 2023 PEI Mutual Festival of Small Halls kick off concert! Hosted yet again by the most gorgeous venue on the island, join us at…

Saturday June 10, 2023

Shows

JP Cormier in Concert with Rakish

Saturday June 10, 2023 · 7:30 pm · $40
Stompin Tom Centre
14024 Rte 14 PO BOX 398, Tignish

With over a dozen East Coast Music Awards to his name, JP Cormier is a legend of the Atlantic Canadian music scene. His solo concert will…

Shows

HERE WE GO Barndance

Saturday June 10, 2023 · 7:30 pm · $25
Dundas Plowing Match Grounds Hall
260 Little River Rd, Dundas, PE

Chairs optional! Kick up your feet and swing your partner at the barn dance. Ward MacDonald is on the mic with live music from Kenneth MacKenzie…

SOLD OUT
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Blazing Fiddles in Belfast

Saturday June 10, 2023 · 7:30 pm · $25
St. John's Presbyterian Church
2794 Garfield Rd, Belfast, PE

The bows will be freshly rosined for an electrifying evening of music from this Nova Scotian double-bill. Rising star and ‘Mi’kmaltic’ (that’s Celtic and Mi’kmaq) fiddler…

Sunday June 11, 2023

Shows

Harbour Hootenanny

Sunday June 11, 2023 · 7:30 pm · $25
Murray Harbour Community Centre
27 Faye Fraser Drive, Murray Harbour

Sometimes music is just in your blood. Emily MacLellan, grand-daughter of Canadian Country Hall of Famer Gene MacLellan, makes her debut with Small Halls. Nova Scotia’s…

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Tunes on the Dunes

Sunday June 11, 2023 · 7:30 pm · $30
Cymbria Lions Club
2184 Church Rd, New Glasgow, PE

On the North shore of Queens County, it’s a meeting of musical minds in Cymbria. Hosted by PEI’s Michael Pendergast, the evening features two of the…

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Seaside Sets

Sunday June 11, 2023 · 7:30 pm · $25
Victoria Playhouse
20 Howard St, Victoria, PE

Come to the quaint and picturesque Victoria By The Sea for an unforgettable night of songs, tunes, jigs and reels. Morgan Toney blends Cape Breton fiddle…

Monday June 12, 2023

Shows

Boys Got Soul!

Monday June 12, 2023 · 7:30 pm · $25
New London Community Complex
10227 Route 6, New London

It’s a night of electrifying and intimate soul and blues from Logan Richard and Clerel, with beloved local artist Eddy Quinn bringing his unique Island songs…

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In Harmony

Monday June 12, 2023 · 7:30 pm · $25
Milton Community Hall
7 New Glasgow Road Rte 224, North Milton

A solo, a duo and a trio! This lineup in Milton includes Island favorite Cynthia MacLeod sharing the stage with Boston-based celtic/folk duo ‘Rakish’ and Nova…

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Fast Feet and Fiddles

Monday June 12, 2023 · 7:30 pm · $30
Britannia Hall
816 Canada Rd, Tyne Valley, PE

It’s a night of flying bow-hairs and side splitting laughs in Tyne Valley. Nobody forgets the first time they see Gordie MacKeeman and His Rhythm Boys….

Tuesday June 13, 2023

Shows

Jump, Jive and Swing

Tuesday June 13, 2023 · 7:30 pm · $25
Stanley Bridge Hall
4897 Rte 224, Stanley Bridge

Montréal quintet Les Royal Pickles are back to Small Halls after dazzling audiences with their signature swingin’ big band sound. They’re joined by the Pine Tree…

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Shows

So the Story Goes…

Tuesday June 13, 2023 · 7:30 pm · $25
Souris Show Hall
5 Church Ave, Souris

Islanders are certainly no gossips! But did you hear The Three Tellers are performing at Souris Show Hall? Joined by comedian Martha Chaves (Just For Laughs),…

Wednesday June 14, 2023

Shows

High Flyers!

Wednesday June 14, 2023 · 7:30 pm · $25
Tracadie Community Centre
148 Station Road, Tracadie Cross

PEI fiddling sensation Cynthia MacLeod joins two exceptional ensembles for a raucous night in Tracadie! The Pine Tree Flyers are up from Portland, Maine to share…

Shows

The Best Medicine Comedy Show

Wednesday June 14, 2023 · 7:30 pm · $25
Florence Simmons Hall, Holland College
140 Weymouth Street Charlottetown, PE

Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to Florence Simmons Hall for the comedy show! Small Halls hosts an explosive night of laughs right…

Thursday June 15, 2023

Shows

Spotlight

Thursday June 15, 2023 · 7:30 pm · $25
Watermark Theatre
57 Church Hill Rd, North Rustico

The Watermark Theatre is the perfect setting for this intimate evening of music. Renowned classical violinist Tzu-Cheng Wang impresses with his technical skill and musicality, while…

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Fiddler’s Sons and Friends

Thursday June 15, 2023 · 7:30 pm · $30
O'Leary United Church
5 Barclay Rd. O’Leary, PE

Whether you’re a local or visiting from out of town, Eddie Quinn and The Fiddlers Sons always deliver a uniquely Island experience. Songs, stories, and lots…

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Singinn’ & Swinginn

Thursday June 15, 2023 · 7:30 am · $25
St. John's Anglican Church
Trans Canada Hwy Rte, Crapaud, PE

The beautiful St.John’s Anglican Church hosts an exciting bill of seasoned musicians. Performing is singer-songwriter and National Folk Award nominee Jim Bryson, globe-trotting PEI trad trio…

Friday June 16, 2023

Shows

Catherine MacLellan’s Song House

Friday June 16, 2023 · 7:30 pm · $35
Zion Presbyterian Church
135 Prince St, Charlottetown Charlottetown

In the heart of Charlottetown, 4 songwriters along with PEI’s premiere string ensemble join together for an unforgettable night of collaboration. Featuring Catherine MacLellan, Jim Bryson,…

Late Night

Late Night at The Old Triangle!

Friday June 16, 2023 · 10:00 pm · $0
The Old Triangle
189 Great George St., Charlottetown

Cynthia MacLeod hosts Late Night at The Old Triangle! Various artists from the 2023 Festival of Small Halls will be sharing the stage in this casual…

Saturday June 17, 2023

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Shows

The Ennis Sisters in Concert

Saturday June 17, 2023 · 7:30 pm · $35
The Scott MacAulay Performing Arts Centre
619 Water Street East, Summerside Summerside

Hailing from Newfoundland, The Ennis Sisters have been wowing audiences around the world for over 25 years. With a Juno award and multiple ECMA’s to their…

Shows

Kevin Chaisson and Friends

Saturday June 17, 2023 · 8:00 pm · $30
The Trailside Music Hall
155 Kent St, Charlottetown Charlottetown

You don’t have to explain to an Islander who the Chaisson’s are! Join Kevin, Tim and a host of other special guests in downtown Charlottetown for…

Late Night

Late Night at Dali Cafe!

Saturday June 17, 2023 · 10:00 pm · $0
Salvador Dali Cafe
155 Kent St, Charlottetown

Bring your instruments! It’s Late Night at the Trailside and all are welcome to join in on the fun. Dust off your fiddle or step shoes…

Workshops

Trad Workshop-Acadian Step + Foot Percussion

Saturday June 17, 2023 · 10:00 am · $30
Trailside Music Hall
155 Kent St, Charlottetown

Acadian Step + Foot Percussion with Emmanuelle Leblanc The PEI Acadian style of step dancing is very lively and percussive! In this workshop, you will learn…

Workshops

Trad Workshop-Intermediate /Advanced Fiddle

Saturday June 17, 2023 · 11:30 am · $30
Trailside Music Hall
155 Kent St, Charlottetown

Intermediate /Advanced Fiddle with Pascal Miousse In this class you’ll get a taste of Magdalen Islands fiddle, learning tunes and technique from Vishten’s, Pascal Miousse!

Workshops

Trad Workshop-Trad Guitar Accompaniment

Saturday June 17, 2023 · 1:00 pm · $30
Trailside Music Hall
155 Kent St, Charlottetown

Trad Guitar Accompaniment with Jake Charron Learn Celtic traditional & contemporary styles of guitar accompaniment with Jake Charron!

Workshops

Trad Workshop-Beginner / Intermediate Fiddle

Saturday June 17, 2023 · 2:30 pm · $30
Trailside Music Hall
155 Kent St, Charlottetown

Beginner / Intermediate Fiddle with Tim Chaisson This class is designed for those who have a beginner knowledge of the fiddle already (how to hold the…

Sunday June 18, 2023

Shows

A Closing Fit For Kings

Sunday June 18, 2023 · 3:00 pm · $40
King's Playhouse
65 Grafton St. Georgetown

It’s ‘A Closing Fit For Kings’ in Georgetown. Come celebrate the end of another Small Halls season with an afternoon of music and laughs! Inn Echo…

Late Night

Closing Party at Copper Bottom!

Sunday June 18, 2023 · 6:00 pm · $0
Copper Bottom Brewing
567 Rue Main, Montague

That’s a wrap! Live music, food & drinks, and June skies await at the Copper Bottom Closing Party! Seating can not be reserved as this is…