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Thank you for joining us during the most magical Christmas festival of the year!
We’ll see you again in November 2024.

The Charlottetown Christmas Festival, an initiative of Discover Charlottetown, features festivities such as Whoville, the outdoor Victorian Christmas Market presented by the Confederation Court Mall, the all-new Mistletoe Market, Holiday Programming at the Confederation Centre of the Arts, and more. Plus lots of other craft & artisans markets, festive programming & events like gingerbread house building, horse & wagon rides, Breakfasts with Santa, live music & carolling, children’s entertainment & more!

 

Past Events of 2023

Until the 2024 schedule launches, we’ll leave this one up to give you an idea of what to expect!

Friday, November 24
All-day | Christmas Town – A Whoville-Inspired Village
12-7pm | PEICC Christmas Craft Fair at The Seaport
4-8pm | Open-Air Mistletoe Market On The Plaza
5pm | Holiday Magic On the Plaza
5-9pm | Victorian Christmas Market on Queen St
5-9pm | Horse & Wagon Rides at the Victorian Christmas Market
5:30-9pm | Colonel Gray Christmas Craft Fair
6-6:30pm | Christmas Carols at the Great George Hotel
6:15pm | Charlottetown’s Christmas Tree Lighting & Candlelight Walk
 
Saturday, November 25
All-day | Christmas Town – A Whoville-Inspired Village
9-11am | Breakfast With Santa at Water’s Edge in the Delta Prince Edward
10am-5pm | PEICC Christmas Craft Fair at The Seaport
10am-5pm | Indigenous Artisans Market at Confed Centre
10am-5pm | Colonel Gray Christmas Craft Fair
10am-6pm | Open-Air Mistletoe Market On The Plaza
10am-9pm | Victorian Christmas Market on Queen St
12-5pm | Horse & Wagon Rides at the Victorian Christmas Market
1pm | Yuletide Tales Guided Walking Tours with The Confederation Centre
5pm | Holiday Magic On the Plaza
5pm | Charlottetown Christmas Parade
 
Sunday, November 26
All-day | Christmas Town – A Whoville-Inspired Village
9-11am | Breakfast With Santa at Chambers Lounge in the Rodd Charlottetown
10am-4pm | Victorian Christmas Market on Queen St
11am-4pm | Horse & Wagon Rides at the Victorian Christmas Market
11am-4pm | PEICC Christmas Craft Fair at The Seaport
12-4pm | Mingle & Jingle Pop-Up Market at Infrared
12-5pm | Open-Air Mistletoe Market On The Plaza
1pm | Yuletide Tales Guided Walking Tours with The Confederation Centre
5pm | Holiday Magic On the Plaza

Monday, November 27
All-day | Christmas Town – A Whoville-Inspired Village
5pm | Holiday Magic On the Plaza
8pm | Good Lovelies at Trailside
 
Tuesday, November 28
All-day | Christmas Town – A Whoville-Inspired Village
5pm | Holiday Magic On the Plaza
6pm | Feast Dinner Theatre – PEI Famous: Reindeer Games at the Rodd Charlottetown
6:30pm | Rudolph Christmas Countdown: East Coast Art Party
7:30pm | Holland College Welshmen Community Band: Holiday Concert
 
Wednesday, November 29
All-day | Christmas Town – A Whoville-Inspired Village
5pm | Holiday Magic On the Plaza
6pm | Feast Dinner Theatre – PEI Famous: Reindeer Games at the Rodd Charlottetown
6:30pm | Jack’s Ornament: East Coast Art Party
8pm | Dave Gunning & J.P. Cormier Christmas Show at Trailside (SOLD OUT)
 
Thursday, November 30
All-day | Christmas Town – A Whoville-Inspired Village
5pm | Holiday Magic On the Plaza
6pm | Feast Dinner Theatre – PEI Famous: Reindeer Games at the Rodd Charlottetown
6:30pm | Christmas Decorating & Trends with Damien Morris
6:30 | This or That Holiday Welcome Signs: East Coast Art Party
8pm | Craig Fair Presents: Big Shiny Tunes Tribute at Trailside

Friday, December 1
All-day | Christmas Town – A Whoville-Inspired Village
All-day | Deck the Hall Presented by Founders’ Food Hall & Market
9am-8pm | Holiday Shopping Event at The Root Cellar
11am-4:30pm | A Victorian Christmas at Beaconsfield
4-8pm | Open-Air Mistletoe Market On The Plaza
5pm | Holiday Magic On the Plaza
6pm | Feast Dinner Theatre – PEI Famous: Reindeer Games at the Rodd Charlottetown
8pm | Slay Ride – A Holiday Drag Show at PonyBoat
8-10pm | Photos with Santa at Royalty Crossing

Saturday, December 2
All-day | Christmas Town – A Whoville-Inspired Village
All-day | Deck the Hall Presented by Founders’ Food Hall & Market
9-11am | Breakfast With Santa at Water’s Edge in the Delta Prince Edward
10am | Santa Shuffle Fun Run & Elf Walk
10am-12pm | Christmas Wreath Workshop at Vankampen’s Greenhouses
10am-5pm | Holiday Makers Market at Chi Wan Young Sports Centre 
10am-6pm | Open-Air Mistletoe Market On The Plaza
10:30am-4pm | STEAM PEI’s Holiday Makers
11am-4:30pm | A Victorian Christmas at Beaconsfield
11am-5pm | PEI Witch Market at The Guild
1-4pm | Photos with Santa at Royalty Crossing
2pm | Dance Umbrella: The Nutcracker LIVE at Confed Centre
5pm | Holiday Magic On the Plaza
6pm | Feast Dinner Theatre – PEI Famous: Reindeer Games at the Rodd Charlottetown
6pm | Santa Con Comes to Charlottetown
6:30pm | Coming Home for Christmas at Water’s Edge
7:30pm | Dance Umbrella: The Nutcracker LIVE at Confed Centre
9pm | Hey Sis, It’s Christmas: A Party at The Haviland
 
Sunday, December 3
All-day | Christmas Town – A Whoville-Inspired Village
All-day | Deck the Hall Presented by Founders’ Food Hall & Market
10am-2pm | Brunch & Blues at Water’s Edge
10am-5pm | Holiday Makers Market at Chi Wan Young Sports Centre 
11am-12pm | Sensory-Friendly Photos with Santa at Royalty Crossing
11am-4:30pm | A Victorian Christmas at Beaconsfield
12-2pm | Photos with Santa at Royalty Crossing
12-5pm | Open-Air Mistletoe Market On The Plaza
12-5pm | Yuletide Horse & Wagon Rides (Pickup on Queen St)
1pm | Christmas w/ Kelley, Keelin & Christine at Trailside
5pm | Holiday Magic On the Plaza
6pm | Feast Dinner Theatre – PEI Famous: Reindeer Games at the Rodd Charlottetown
7pm | Christmas Traditions in Brass at the Zion Presbyterian Church
 
Monday, December 4
All-day | Christmas Town – A Whoville-Inspired Village
5pm | Holiday Magic On the Plaza
 
Tuesday, December 5
All-day | Christmas Town – A Whoville-Inspired Village
5pm | Holiday Magic On the Plaza
6pm | Feast Dinner Theatre – PEI Famous: Reindeer Games at the Rodd Charlottetown
6:30pm | Snowmen: East Coast Art Party
8pm | Christmas w/ The Rowdymen at Trailside

Wednesday, December 6
All-day | Christmas Town – A Whoville-Inspired Village
5pm | Holiday Magic On the Plaza
6pm | Feast Dinner Theatre – PEI Famous: Reindeer Games at the Rodd Charlottetown
6:30 | Gingerbread House Building + Dinner at Piatto Pizzeria
6:30pm | Winter Gnomies: East Coast Art Party
7:30pm | Bits and Bites Comedy Series at Bar1911
8pm | Whitney Rose Presents: “A Real Rosie Christmas” at Trailside

Thursday, December 7
All-day | Christmas Town – A Whoville-Inspired Village
5pm | Holiday Magic On the Plaza
6pm | Wine Tasting & Manicures at Pure Spa
6pm | Feast Dinner Theatre – PEI Famous: Reindeer Games at the Rodd Charlottetown
6:30pm | Winter Wine Bottle Painting with East Coast Art Party at Piatto Pizzeria
8pm | Ledwell & Haines Present: A Trailside Christmas (SOLD OUT)
 
Friday, December 8
All-day | Christmas Town – A Whoville-Inspired Village
All-day | Deck the Hall Presented by Founders’ Food Hall & Market
11am-4:30pm | A Victorian Christmas at Beaconsfield
4-8pm | Open-Air Mistletoe Market On The Plaza
5pm | Holiday Magic On the Plaza
6-9pm | Christmas Bazaar – Bake Sale at Ss. Peter & Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church
7pm | 24STRONG: Holiday Recital LIVE at Confed Centre
8pm | Ledwell & Haines Present: A Trailside Christmas (SOLD OUT)
8-10pm | Photos with Santa at Royalty Crossing
 
Saturday, December 9
All-day | Christmas Town – A Whoville-Inspired Village
All-day | Deck the Hall Presented by Founders’ Food Hall & Market
9-11am | Breakfast with Santa at The Gallery
9am-5pm | Pop-Up Market at SWENN
10am-6pm | Open-Air Mistletoe Market On The Plaza
10am-5pm | BGC Charlottetown Holiday Craft Fair
10:30am-4pm | STEAM PEI’s Holiday Makers
11am-4:30pm | A Victorian Christmas at Beaconsfield
12-7pm | Christmas Bazaar – Bake Sale at Ss. Peter & Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church
1-3pm | Meet Santa at the Confederation Court Mall
1-4pm | Photos with Santa at Royalty Crossing
1pm | Needle Felting – Holiday Edition at Silver & Sage
2pm | (All Ages) This or That Santa Claus: East Coast Art Party
3pm | Confederation Centre Youth Chorus: Singing is My Superpower at Confed Centre
5pm | Holiday Magic On the Plaza
6pm | Holiday Ornament Workshop at Silver & Sage
6pm | Feast Dinner Theatre – PEI Famous: Reindeer Games at the Rodd Charlottetown
7:30 | Bach’s MAGNIFICAT! Choral Concert at St. Paul’s Church
8pm | Ledwell & Haines Present: A Trailside Christmas (SOLD OUT)
 
Sunday, December 10
All-day | Christmas Town – A Whoville-Inspired Village
All-day | Deck the Hall Presented by Founders’ Food Hall & Market
10am-2pm | Brunch & Blues at Water’s Edge
10am-3pm | The Artisan Christmas Market at the Charlottetown Farmers Market
10am-5pm | BGC Charlottetown Holiday Craft Fair
11am-12pm | Sensory-Friendly Photos with Santa at Royalty Crossing
11am-4:30pm | A Victorian Christmas at Beaconsfield
11am-5pm | Drop-In Clay Ornament Painting at Blank Canvas Art Supplies
12-2pm | Photos with Santa at Royalty Crossing
12-5pm | Open-Air Mistletoe Market On The Plaza
12-5pm | Yuletide Horse & Wagon Rides (Pickup on Queen St)
12-2pm | Christmas Bazaar – Bake Sale at Ss. Peter & Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church
1-3pm | Meet Santa at the Confederation Court Mall
1pm | Holiday Gnome Workshop at Silver & Sage 
2pm | A Memorial Carol Sing at St. Paul’s Church
5pm | Holiday Magic On the Plaza
6:30 | Brown Sisters Christmas Concert
8pm | Ledwell & Haines Present: A Trailside Christmas (SOLD OUT)

Monday, December 11
All-day | Christmas Town – A Whoville-Inspired Village
5pm | Holiday Magic On the Plaza
 
Tuesday, December 12
All-day | Christmas Town – A Whoville-Inspired Village
5pm | Holiday Magic On the Plaza
6pm | Feast Dinner Theatre – PEI Famous: Reindeer Games at the Rodd Charlottetown
6:30-8:30pm | Gingerbread House Building + Dinner at Piatto Pizzeria
9pm | Karaoke on the Corner: Hosted by Brandon Howard Roy
10pm | Hunter’s Twelve Nights of Christmas: The Lost Forevers OG Boozeday Tuesday
 
Wednesday, December 13
All-day | Christmas Town – A Whoville-Inspired Village
5pm | Holiday Magic On the Plaza
6pm | Feast Dinner Theatre – PEI Famous: Reindeer Games at the Rodd Charlottetown
7pm | Felt Ornament Workshop at Blank Canvas Art Supplies
10pm | Hunter’s Twelve Nights of Christmas: It’s Gonna Get Ugly Christmas Sweater Party
 
Thursday, December 14
All-day | Christmas Town – A Whoville-Inspired Village
5pm | Holiday Magic On the Plaza
6pm | Feast Dinner Theatre – PEI Famous: Reindeer Games at the Rodd Charlottetown
6:30pm | This or That Holiday Signs: East Coast Art Party
7:30pm | Matt Andersen Holiday Show LIVE at Confed Centre
10pm | Hunter’s Twelve Nights of Christmas: Lieutenant Dan

Friday, December 15
All-day | Christmas Town – A Whoville-Inspired Village
All-day | Deck the Hall Presented by Founders’ Food Hall & Market
4-8pm | Open-Air Mistletoe Market On The Plaza
5pm | Holiday Magic On the Plaza
6-8pm | Meet Santa at the Confederation Court Mall
6pm | Feast Dinner Theatre – PEI Famous: Reindeer Games at the Rodd Charlottetown
6pm | Yule Altar Workshop at Silver & Sage
6:30 | Holiday Snowbirds: East Coast Art Party
7:30 | Barra MacNeils An East Coast Christmas LIVE at Confed Centre
8-10pm | Photos with Santa at Royalty Crossing
10pm | Hunter’s Twelve Nights of Christmas: YakBak
 
Saturday, December 16
All-day | Christmas Town – A Whoville-Inspired Village
All-day | Deck the Hall Presented by Founders’ Food Hall & Market
10am-6pm | Open-Air Mistletoe Market On The Plaza
10:30am-4pm | STEAM PEI’s Holiday Makers
11am-12:30pm | A Charcuterie Brunch with Santa at Beaconsfield Carriage House
12:30-1:30pm | Santa Visits The Mistletoe Market
1-3pm | Meet Santa at the Confederation Court Mall
1-4pm | Photos with Santa at Royalty Crossing
2pm | All Ages This or That Rudolph: East Coast Art Party
5pm | Holiday Magic On the Plaza
6pm | Feast Dinner Theatre – PEI Famous: Reindeer Games at the Rodd Charlottetown
7:30pm | The East Pointers LIVE at Confed Centre
7:30pm | Mysterium Concert with Luminous Ensemble
8pm | Haus of Zhoosh Presents: A Very Cabaret Christmas at Trailside
10pm | Hunter’s Twelve Nights of Christmas: Good Ole Boys
 
Sunday, December 17
All-day | Christmas Town – A Whoville-Inspired Village
All-day | Deck the Hall Presented by Founders’ Food Hall & Market
9-11am | Breakfast with Santa at The Gallery
10am-2pm | Brunch & Blues at Water’s Edge
10am-3pm | The Artisan Christmas Market at the Charlottetown Farmers Market
11am-12pm | Sensory-Friendly Photos with Santa at Royalty Crossing
12-2pm | Photos with Santa at Royalty Crossing
12-5pm | Open-Air Mistletoe Market On The Plaza
12-5pm | Yuletide Horse & Wagon Rides (Pickup on Queen St)
12:30-1:30pm | Santa Visits The Mistletoe Market
1-3pm | Meet Santa at the Confederation Court Mall
2pm | Mike Bigger & Terra Spencer: Songs of the Season at Trailside
2pm | The Island Jubilee Show at Florence Simmons
2pm | Jinglethon Holiday Screenings at City Cinema: Elf 
2:30pm | A Very Forte Christmas Concert
5pm | Holiday Magic On the Plaza
6pm | Feast Dinner Theatre – PEI Famous: Reindeer Games at the Rodd Charlottetown
7pm | Jinglethon Holiday Screenings at City Cinema: Home Alone
9:30pm | Jinglethon Holiday Screenings at City Cinema: Dial Code Santa Claus
10pm | Hunter’s Twelve Nights of Christmas: Denton Fendor

Monday, December 18
All-day | Christmas Town – A Whoville-Inspired Village
5pm | Holiday Magic On the Plaza
6:30pm | Jinglethon Holiday Screenings at City Cinema: It’s a Wonderful Life
7pm | Craft Beer Corner Presents: A Night of Trivia w/ Ross
9:30pm | Jinglethon Holiday Screenings at City Cinema: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
10pm | Hunter’s Twelve Nights of Christmas: Matt & Friends
 
Tuesday, December 19
All-day | Christmas Town – A Whoville-Inspired Village
5pm | Holiday Magic On the Plaza
6pm | Feast Dinner Theatre – PEI Famous: Reindeer Games at the Rodd Charlottetown
6:30pm | This or That Snowmen: East Coast Art Party
7pm | Jinglethon Holiday Screenings at City Cinema: Jingle All The Way
9:30pm | Jinglethon Holiday Screenings at City Cinema: Die Hard
10pm | Hunter’s Twelve Nights of Christmas: Lieutenant Dan
 
Wednesday, December 20
All-day | Christmas Town – A Whoville-Inspired Village
5pm | Holiday Magic On the Plaza
6pm | Feast Dinner Theatre – PEI Famous: Reindeer Games at the Rodd Charlottetown
6:30pm | This or That Christmas Trees: East Coast Art Party
8:00pm | Robbie & Pierce: Together for Christmas at Trailside
7pm | Jinglethon Holiday Screenings at City Cinema: Gremlins
9:30pm | Jinglethon Holiday Screenings at City Cinema: The Brain
10pm | Hunter’s Twelve Nights of Christmas: Love Junkies
 
Thursday, December 21
All-day | Christmas Town – A Whoville-Inspired Village
5pm | Holiday Magic On the Plaza
5pm | Jinglethon Holiday Screenings at City Cinema: McCabe & Mrs. Miller
6:30pm | The Night Before Christmas: East Coast Art Party
7:30pm | Lennie Gallant: The Innkeeper’s Christmas LIVE at Confed Centre
7:45pm | Jinglethon Holiday Screenings at City Cinema: The Hateful Eight
8pm | Island Jazz Christmas Quartet at Baba’s Lounge
10pm | Hunter’s Twelve Nights of Christmas: Tyler Childers Tribute

Friday, December 22
All-day | Christmas Town – A Whoville-Inspired Village
4-8pm | Open-Air Mistletoe Market On The Plaza
5pm | Holiday Magic On the Plaza
6-8pm | Meet Santa at the Confederation Court Mall
7pm | Global Christmas Concert at St. Dunstan’s Basilica 
8-10pm | Photos with Santa at Royalty Crossing
10pm | Hunter’s Twelve Nights of Christmas: Box o’ Chocolates
 
Saturday, December 23
All-day | Christmas Town – A Whoville-Inspired Village
10am-6pm | Open-Air Mistletoe Market On The Plaza
1-3pm | Meet Santa at the Confederation Court Mall
1-4pm | Photos with Santa at Royalty Crossing
5pm | Holiday Magic On the Plaza
8pm | Amanda Jackson w/ Route 225 at Trailside (SOLD OUT)
10pm | Hunter’s Twelve Nights of Christmas: Swift Kick
 
Sunday, December 24
All-day | Christmas Town – A Whoville-Inspired Village
10am-2pm | Open-Air Mistletoe Market On The Plaza
5pm | Holiday Magic On the Plaza
 
Monday, December 25
All-day | Christmas Town – A Whoville-Inspired Village
5pm | Holiday Magic On the Plaza
 
Tuesday, December 26
All-day | Christmas Town – A Whoville-Inspired Village
2pm | Hunter’s Corner 17th Annual Boxing Day Trivia Extravaganza
5pm | Holiday Magic On the Plaza
8pm | Liam Corcoran Album Release Show w/ Kinley at Trailside
 
Wednesday, December 27
All-day | Christmas Town – A Whoville-Inspired Village
5pm | Holiday Magic On the Plaza
8pm | More Soul at Trailside 
 
Thursday, December 28
All-day | Christmas Town – A Whoville-Inspired Village
5pm | Holiday Magic On the Plaza
8pm | The Love Junkies – Party At Trailside!
 

Friday, December 29
All-day | Christmas Town – A Whoville-Inspired Village
5pm | Holiday Magic On the Plaza
8pm | Nolan Compton at Trailside
 
Saturday, December 30
All-day | Christmas Town – A Whoville-Inspired Village
5pm | Holiday Magic On the Plaza
8pm | Coyote w/ Wrong Planet Band at Trailside
 
Sunday, December 31 – Browse special NYE packages HERE!
All-day | Christmas Town – A Whoville-Inspired Village
3-8pm | Capital New Year presented by Founders’ Food Hall & Market
3-8pm | Yuletide Horse & Wagon Rides ($5 cash – pickup at Founders’ Hall)
5pm | Holiday Magic On the Plaza
8pm | Craig Fair Presents: “You Should Be Dancin” New Year’s Eve Party
8pm | New Year’s Eve with Swift Kick & Honey, I’m Home Tribute Bands at the PEIBC
9:30pm | The Fabulously Rich (The Tragically Hip Tribute Band) at Hunter’s Ale House
11pm | Craft Beer Corner Presents: NYE w/ Ramzoid & friends

Find a full lineup of New Year’s & Levee Day celebrations in Charlottetown HERE
 
Monday, January 1
All-day | Christmas Town – A Whoville-Inspired Village
5pm | Holiday Magic On the Plaza
 
Tuesday, January 2
All-day | Christmas Town – A Whoville-Inspired Village
5pm | Holiday Magic On the Plaza

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