home page
Traditional music on Prince Edward Island is woven into the very fabric of our culture — as unmistakable and enduring as the rich red colour of our soil.
A PEI ceilidh is more than a concert; it is a social gathering that celebrates traditional Island music, step dancing, storytelling, and the ancestral roots that shaped who we are. The word ceilidh (pronounced kay-lee) speaks to connection — neighbours coming together to share songs, tunes, laughter, and time.
In years gone by, ceilidhs — often called kitchen parties — were held in someone’s home. On weekends, families and friends would gather to sing, dance, and enjoy music long into the evening. Life moved at a gentler pace then. Before television, cars, radios, and the internet, entertainment was created by the people in the room. Amateur or professional, everyone joined in. An upright piano would anchor the kitchen, fiddles would sing, feet would keep time on wooden floors, and voices would rise together in harmony. And of course, there was always something good to eat and plenty of laughter to go around.
Today, we honour that tradition by recreating the spirit and energy of those gatherings in a welcoming hall setting. While the venue may be larger, the heart of a ceilidh remains the same — community, hospitality, and a shared love of music. Islanders are known for their warm welcome and their ability to have a good time, and a ceilidh captures that perfectly. It’s a relaxed, joyful atmosphere where you can sit back, tap your toes, clap along, and truly feel the music.
A PEI ceilidh isn’t just something you attend — it’s something you experience.
Sheet Music for Fiddlers & Music Lovers Whether you’re a seasoned fiddle player or just beginning your musical journey, we’re excited to share the sheet music behind the sound. Here are some beloved tunes that capture the spirit, storytelling, and rhythm of the Island written by our own Ceilidh artists – check back soon for […]
Andrea Beaton was born into Cape Breton’s most respected musical families, The Beatons and MacMasters, and she’s been carrying that tradition forward since she was a child. Growing up surrounded by fiddles, piano tunes, and lively kitchen parties, music wasn’t something she chose — it was simply part of who she is. A powerful and […]
🎻 Stanley Bridge Hall Ceilidh – Wednesday nights (June 24 – September 23, 2026) Let’s have a ceilidh! What’s a ceilidh (pronounced kay-lee)? It’s a joyful East Coast tradition — an evening where music, storytelling, laughter, and step dancing bring a community together. At the Stanley Bridge Hall, you’ll experience the very best of Prince […]