Under the Spire

Concert series taking place on Prince Edward Island

2026 Season

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June 2026

The Barra MacNeils 40th Anniversary Tour

Click here to buy tickets! Canada’s Celtic ambassadors, The Barra MacNeils, are a beloved family group from Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. Known for their breathtaking harmonies, energetic stage presence, and mastery of multiple instruments, the group brings a fresh yet traditional sound that blends Celtic, folk, and classical influences. Performing together since childhood, the …
27 Jun
7:30 pm
Historic St. Mary's
1374 Hamilton Road, Indian River PEI C0B1M0
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July 2026

Jimmy Rankin

On Harvest Highway, Jimmy Rankin hits the road again, time traveling and traversing far-flung destinations—along with his native Nova Scotia, of course—through his singular brand of East Coast folk-rock. The Cape Breton icon’s eighth solo album is rich in the narrative songwriting traditions that Rankin has been honing for nearly his whole life, filled with …
18 Jul
7:30 pm
Historic St. Mary's
1374 Hamilton Road, Indian River PEI C0B1M0
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Joel Plaskett

For over three decades, Joel Plaskett has proven himself a spinning wheel of reinvention. The Nova Scotia songwriter’s eclectic body of work reveals a restless and playful spirit, always transforming and expanding. While continuing to celebrate—and be celebrated for—his regional ties and embrace of East Coast musical traditions, Joel’s omnivorous appetite for new sonic horizons …
24 Jul
7:30 pm
Historic St. Mary's
1374 Hamilton Road, Indian River PEI C0B1M0
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August 2026

Ella Fitzgerald Tribute

Often cited as the ‘First Lady Of Song’, or referred to as the ‘Queen Of Jazz’, Ella Fitzgerald rewrote the book of jazz vocals throughout a storied career that spanned over 50 years. Her groundbreaking approach gave birth to the style of singing referred to as ‘scat’, which fearlessly bound together tone, rhythm, timing and …
16 Aug
2:00 pm
Historic St. Mary's
1374 Hamilton Road, Indian River PEI C0B1M0
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Like Father, Like Son: The Music of Dave and Jud Gunning & Shane and Mike Pendergast

Join us for a very special singer-songwriter circle, Like Father, Like Son, celebrating East Coast music, storytelling, and musical legacy. This intimate evening brings together two remarkable father–son pairings: acclaimed folk troubadour Dave Gunning alongside his father Jud Gunning, and PEI folk favourite Shane Pendergast with his father Mike Pendergast. With over two decades on …
30 Aug
2:00 pm
Historic St. Mary's
1374 Hamilton Road, Indian River PEI C0B1M0
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September 2026

Les Barocudas

Touring as a quartet, Les Barocudas are a two-time Juno-nominated early music ensemble redefining what Baroque music can be. Known for their fearless creativity, infectious energy, and razor-sharp ensemble work, they bring 17th- and 18th-century music vividly to life in performances that are as virtuosic as they are wildly engaging. After the success of their …
13 Sep
2:00 pm
Historic St. Mary's
1374 Hamilton Road, Indian River PEI C0B1M0
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The Once

A modern indie folk trio from Newfoundland, The Once have collected a trio of Canadian Folk Music Awards, numerous ECMA awards, and was named Artist of the Year by the Newfoundland & Labrador Arts Council. They have earned not one, but two JUNO nominations for Roots Album of the Year and continue to take their …
20 Sep
2:00 pm
Historic St. Mary's
1374 Hamilton Road, Indian River PEI C0B1M0
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