DiverseCity Festival is back! Now in 7 locations across PEI
DiverseCity Festival Returns to Celebrate Culture & Community
The DiverseCity Festival is back and bigger than ever in 2025, with celebrations planned across seven communities throughout Prince Edward Island. Kicking off in Charlottetown on June 22, the festival continues its tradition of showcasing the rich cultural diversity of the Island through music, food, art, and community engagement.
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Charlottetown, PEI — May 15, 2025
DiverseCity Festival Returns to Celebrate Culture & Community
The DiverseCity Festival is back and bigger than ever in 2025, with celebrations planned across seven communities throughout Prince Edward Island. Kicking off in Charlottetown on June 22, the festival continues its tradition of showcasing the rich cultural diversity of the Island through music, food, art, and community engagement.
Founded in 2007, the DiverseCity Festival was created to celebrate Canadian Multiculturalism, foster connections between newcomers and long-time Islanders, and support settlement, inclusion, anti-racism, and retention. Since expanding in 2014, the festival has continued to grow, becoming one of the most anticipated cultural events on PEI each summer.
This year’s events will be hosted in:
- Charlottetown – June 22, 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Confederation Landing Park
- Alberton – July 6, 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Main Street
- West Point – July 20, 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at West Point Lighthouse (365 Cedar Dunes Park Road)
- Summerside – July 27, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Lefurgey Cultural Centre
- Three Rivers (Montague) – August 3, 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Waterfront Park
- Kensington – August 17, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Railway Station & Confederation Trail
- Souris – August 24, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Centennial Park on Pond Street
Each event will feature multicultural food vendors, artisan and craft booths, live performances, and fun activities for children—promising an experience that’s enjoyable for all ages.
Hai Nguyen, the newly appointed DiverseCity Festival Coordinator, expressed his enthusiasm for this year’s festival season:
"I am very excited to be running the festivals! As an immigrant, I see value in showing our culture to Islanders—but it doesn’t end there. These festivals are more than just a showcase of different cultures. They’re about integrating, engaging, and building a shared community with Islanders. That is the most important part."
The DiverseCity Festival is made possible through the support of dedicated volunteers, community organizations, funders, and partners committed to building a welcoming and inclusive Prince Edward Island.
For more information about each festival location or to get involved, please visit https://diversecityfest.com/
Media Contact:
Tatiana Ibáñez
Information Services Coordinator
info@irsapei.ca
Immigrant & Refugee Services Association PEI
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