The Victoria Playhouse, Prince Edward Island’s longest-running little theatre, is pleased to announce its 2026 summer season: “A Season of Wonder.” This thoughtfully curated lineup invites audiences to reconnect with curiosity, storytelling, music, and shared experience in one of Atlantic Canada’s most intimate and historic performance venues.
Nestled in the picturesque seaside village of Victoria-by-the-Sea, the Playhouse has been a cornerstone of Island cultural life for over four decades. Known for its warm atmosphere and high-calibre programming, the venue offers audiences a uniquely close connection to artists—just steps from the stage. A visit to the Playhouse is easily paired with a broader Island experience: red sand beaches, acclaimed culinary destinations, artisan shops, and the relaxed pace that defines Prince Edward Island.
The 2026 season brings together an eclectic mix of music, theatre, and storytelling:
- Sean McCann’s SOS Tour delivers an evening of music and candid storytelling from the former Great Big Sea frontman, grounded in themes of resilience and recovery.
- Eight performances of “The Wonder of it All” by Mark Weatherly and Monique Lund will anchor the season’s theme, exploring life’s small and extraordinary moments, delivered with warmth and precision.
- The Ross Family Ceilidh returns with weekly performances to mark its 20th Anniversary, continuing a cherished tradition of high-energy, family-centred East Coast music.
- “Mass for Shut Outs” by Tanya Davis brings poetic insight and emotional depth in a work that offers insight into solitude, ritual, and human connection.
- Legends of Country: Songs & Stories from the Golden Era revisits the roots of country music with wit, warmth, and deep musical knowledge.
- Tunes and Tales delivers an engaging, family-friendly production blending music and storytelling, designed to appeal to audiences of all ages.
- “How to Live with Dread” by Jane Wells explores the complexities of grief and modern anxiety with intelligence and dark humour.
- Serge Bernard’s “Folk Songs of the Mountains of Appalachia,” an exploration of traditional song heritage and storytelling.
The Playhouse also presents a dynamic Music Monday Series, featuring one-night performances by some of Atlantic Canada’s most respected artists: Janet McGarry Band, Catherine MacLellan, Daniel James McFadyen, Kristen Martell, Scott Parsons, and Terra Spencer.
Expanding the season’s contemporary voice, audiences can experience two live recordings of Uma Gahd and Selma Gahd’s “Dear Gahd Advice Column Podcast LIVE,” offering sharp, comedic, and culturally resonant commentary by a top drag duo from Montreal.
And in what is becoming a new tradition for the Playhouse, the season will kick off with Four performances of Tim Kelly’s adaptation of The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett, presented in mid-June by the Victoria Playhouse Theatre School students—showcasing the next generation of Island performers.
“This season is about rediscovering a sense of wonder—through music, through story, and through gathering together,” says Board President Stuart Hickox. “Each performance invites audiences to pause, reflect, and experience something memorable.”
The 2026 season runs from June through September.
Tickets and additional details are available at victoriaplayhouse.com or by contacting the Victoria Playhouse box office.