About The Prince Edward Island Winter Bluegrass Festival

Welcome to our Winter Festival!

March 19-22 2026

Featuring: The Delta Prince Edward by Marriott – Charlottetown, PE

Experience the Warmth of Bluegrass Music – in the winter!

About The Prince Edward Island Winter Bluegrass Festival

Welcome to our Winter Festival!

March 19-22 2026

Featuring: The Delta Prince Edward by Marriott – Charlottetown, PE

Experience the Warmth of Bluegrass Music in the winter!

Join the PEI Bluegrass & Old Time Music Society for our Winter Bluegrass Festival March 19-22 2026 – recreating the magic of our outdoor summer bluegrass festival in the Wintertime!

Experience the warmth of Prince Edward Island’s rich Irish & Scottish heritage. Discover the Appalachian traditions of Bluegrass Music anchored this year by headline act Tim O’Brien, renowned for bridging these musical worlds. Vendors and Local artisans will have their artistry on display at the Bluegrass Market with lots of music workshops and late night jams under the stars overlooking the Charlottetown Harbour. Join us as top traditional musicians from the Island and the Maritimes share the stage with world class Appalachian stars, celebrating their shared roots and creating unforgettable memories.

The weekend will be an indoor event packed with tunes and good times featuring bands from the US and Atlantic Canada. The festival aims to bring together the best in local, regional and international Bluegrass and Old Time music artists, luthiers, merchants, as well as fans and promoters from our East Coast region, as well as the New England States.

Audiences will be thrilled to learn familiar bands confirmed so far, which include the Tim O’Brien Band, Old Man Luedecke, The McMillan’s Camp Boys, Shane Pendergast Trio, Bluegrass Tradition, Blue Meadow, The Janet McGarry Band, The Stiff Family Band, The Sunny Mountain Gals, Bluestreak, Bad Hoss, The Holland College School of Performing Arts Students, and much more!
Keep checking for updates and we look forward to welcoming you to our festival.

Line Up

Artists

The Tim O'Brien Band

The Tim O'Brien Band

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Old Man Luedecke

Old Man Luedecke

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The McMillan's Camp Boys

The McMillan's Camp Boys

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Shane Pendergast Trio

Shane Pendergast Trio

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Bluegrass Tradition

Bluegrass Tradition

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Blue Meadow

Blue Meadow

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Janet McGarry Band

Janet McGarry Band

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The Stiff Family Band

The Stiff Family Band

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Sunny Mountain Gals

Sunny Mountain Gals

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Bluestreak

Bluestreak

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Bad Hoss

Bad Hoss

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Holland College SOPA Students

Holland College SOPA Students

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More coming soon!

More coming soon!

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Sponsors

OUR EVENT SPONSORS

Since 1986 and now for nearly four decades, a dedicated group of volunteers has organized a three-day festival that helped flourish a unique musical genre in our region. As the longest-running festival of its genre in Prince Edward Island, it remains one of Canada’s most popular events, sustained by its enduring fanbase and the grassroots passion of its organizers.

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