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Trad Workshop-Beginner / Intermediate Fiddle
Saturday June 17, 2023 · 2:30 pm · $30
Trailside Music Hall,
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…
Trad Workshop-Trad Guitar Accompaniment
Saturday June 17, 2023 · 1:00 pm · $30
Trailside Music Hall,
Trad Guitar Accompaniment with Jake Charron Learn Celtic traditional & contemporary styles of guitar accompaniment with Jake Charron!
Trad Workshop-Intermediate /Advanced Fiddle
Saturday June 17, 2023 · 11:30 am · $30
Trailside Music Hall,
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!
Trad Workshop-Acadian Step + Foot Percussion
Saturday June 17, 2023 · 10:00 am · $30
Trailside Music Hall,
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…
Friday June 9, 2023
Shakin’ the Shingles: The Opening
Friday June 9, 2023 · 7:30 pm · $45
Historic St. Mary’s Church, 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
JP Cormier in Concert with Rakish
Saturday June 10, 2023 · 7:30 pm · $40
Stompin Tom Centre,
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…
HERE WE GO Barndance
Saturday June 10, 2023 · 7:30 pm · $25
Dundas Plowing Match Grounds Hall,
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…
Blazing Fiddles in Belfast
Saturday June 10, 2023 · 7:30 pm · $25
St. John's Presbyterian Church,
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
Harbour Hootenanny
Sunday June 11, 2023 · 7:30 pm · $25
Murray Harbour Community Centre ,
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…
Tunes on the Dunes
Sunday June 11, 2023 · 7:30 pm · $30
Cymbria Lions Club,
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…
Seaside Sets
Sunday June 11, 2023 · 7:30 pm · $25
Victoria Playhouse,
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
Boys Got Soul!
Monday June 12, 2023 · 7:30 pm · $25
New London Community Complex,
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…
In Harmony
Monday June 12, 2023 · 7:30 pm · $25
Milton Community Hall,
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…
Fast Feet and Fiddles
Monday June 12, 2023 · 7:30 pm · $30
Britannia Hall,
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
Jump, Jive and Swing
Tuesday June 13, 2023 · 7:30 pm · $25
Stanley Bridge Hall,
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…
So the Story Goes…
Tuesday June 13, 2023 · 7:30 pm · $25
Souris Show Hall,
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
High Flyers!
Wednesday June 14, 2023 · 7:30 pm · $25
Tracadie Community Centre ,
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…
The Best Medicine Comedy Show
Wednesday June 14, 2023 · 7:30 pm · $25
Florence Simmons Hall, Holland College ,
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
Spotlight
Thursday June 15, 2023 · 7:30 pm · $25
Watermark Theatre ,
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…
Fiddler’s Sons and Friends
Thursday June 15, 2023 · 7:30 pm · $30
O'Leary United Church,
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…
Singinn’ & Swinginn
Thursday June 15, 2023 · 7:30 am · $25
St. John's Anglican Church,
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
Catherine MacLellan’s Song House
Friday June 16, 2023 · 7:30 pm · $35
Zion Presbyterian Church, 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 at The Old Triangle!
Friday June 16, 2023 · 10:00 pm · $0
The Old Triangle ,
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
The Ennis Sisters in Concert
Saturday June 17, 2023 · 7:30 pm · $35
The Scott MacAulay Performing Arts Centre , 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…
Kevin Chaisson and Friends
Saturday June 17, 2023 · 8:00 pm · $30
The Trailside Music Hall, 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 at Dali Cafe!
Saturday June 17, 2023 · 10:00 pm · $0
Salvador Dali Cafe ,
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…
Trad Workshop-Acadian Step + Foot Percussion
Saturday June 17, 2023 · 10:00 am · $30
Trailside Music Hall,
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…
Trad Workshop-Intermediate /Advanced Fiddle
Saturday June 17, 2023 · 11:30 am · $30
Trailside Music Hall,
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!
Trad Workshop-Trad Guitar Accompaniment
Saturday June 17, 2023 · 1:00 pm · $30
Trailside Music Hall,
Trad Guitar Accompaniment with Jake Charron Learn Celtic traditional & contemporary styles of guitar accompaniment with Jake Charron!
Trad Workshop-Beginner / Intermediate Fiddle
Saturday June 17, 2023 · 2:30 pm · $30
Trailside Music Hall,
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
A Closing Fit For Kings
Sunday June 18, 2023 · 3:00 pm · $40
King's Playhouse,
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…
Closing Party at Copper Bottom!
Sunday June 18, 2023 · 6:00 pm · $0
Copper Bottom Brewing ,
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…
Charlottetown
Kevin Chaisson and Friends
Saturday June 17, 2023 · 8:00 pm · $30
The Trailside Music Hall, 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…
Catherine MacLellan’s Song House
Friday June 16, 2023 · 7:30 pm · $35
Zion Presbyterian Church, 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,…
Indian River
Shakin’ the Shingles: The Opening
Friday June 9, 2023 · 7:30 pm · $45
Historic St. Mary’s Church, 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…
Summerside
The Ennis Sisters in Concert
Saturday June 17, 2023 · 7:30 pm · $35
The Scott MacAulay Performing Arts Centre , 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…