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That said, here are the top 5+ events you do not want to miss this week.

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⭐ Your Top 5 This Week

This section lists the top 5 must-see events in Charlottetown this week.

1. Candlelight Concert: Christmas Classics

Saturday, December 20th. Shows at 4:30 and 8:30 PM. St. James Presbyterian Church.

Experience an intimate evening of live music as a string quartet performs cherished holiday favourites surrounded by the warm glow of candlelight. Classic carols and modern seasonal songs blend into a serene, immersive atmosphere filled with elegance, nostalgia, and festive wonder. Tickets start at $52 plus tax here.

2. Founders’ Deck the Hall

Saturday, December 20th. From 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Founders’ Food Hall.

Step into a festive weekend filled with food and retail vendors, live holiday music, and more. Meet Santa, enjoy free milk, watch culinary demos, warm up by outdoor fire pits, sip a drink, grab a bite, and admire stunning live ice carvings that bring seasonal magic to life. Check the full schedule here.

3. Barra MacNeils East Coast Christmas

Friday, December 19th. Starts at 7:30 PM. Confederation Centre.

Rich Celtic harmonies, lively fiddles, step dancing, and warm storytelling fill the stage as the five siblings from Cape Breton celebrate 25 years on tour. Traditional favourites and original songs blend into a joyful East Coast holiday experience that feels nostalgic and unmistakably festive. Tickets start at $42 plus tax here.

4. Ben Caplan: The Flood Tour

Friday, December 19th. Starts at 8:00 PM. Trailside Music Hall.

The ECMA-winning folk artist brings his most ambitious project yet to the stage, blending powerful vocals with global folk influences. Expect an unforgettable night of raw energy, storytelling, and stirring new songs performed with intensity and heart. Tickets start at $35 plus tax here.

5. Basilica Annual Christmas Concert

Tuesday, December 16th. Starts at 7:00 PM. St. Dunstan’s Basilica.

Come experience a beloved annual tradition in one of PEI’s most iconic churches. A 45-voice choir and 35-piece orchestra perform classic Christmas songs to a packed house, culminating in Silent Night by candlelight. Arrive early as seating fills quickly. Admission is by donation. Get more details here.

🎉 Bonus Activities

This section lists several other great events happening this week.

Luminos Ensemble presents Mysterium on Friday, December 19th, from 8:00 to 9:30 PM at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, a candlelit Christmas meditation featuring PEI’s ECMA-winning professional choir. Tickets start at $15 plus tax here.

Explore the River Clyde Solstice Walk on December 21st from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at The Preserve Company. Carry lanterns through the night, then gather with fire, music, and warm cider. Art and community combine for this one-of-a-kind event. Tickets for $15 plus tax here.

Green Eye Designs presents The Velvet Room Portrait Pop-Up on Friday, December 19th, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Enjoy a retro portrait pop-up booth, free with a food or cash donation. Bring your family or friends to capture some memories. Get more details here.

Catch the Charlottetown Islanders at home this week. Wednesday, December 17th, at 11:00 AM versus the Cape Breton Eagles and Thursday, December 18th, at 7:00 PM versus the Newfoundland Regiment. Tickets start at $14 plus tax here.

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