Jimmy Rankin, Catherine MacLellan, and J.P. Cormier are performing at the Harbourfront Theatre on February 27, 2026. The concert, held in Summerside, Prince Edward Island, brings three of Atlantic Canada’s most well-known musicians together for a single-night event. The show is part of the annual Winter Warmth Festival, which organizes activities across the community throughout the month of February.
The event is titled Jimmy Rankin’s Kitchen Party: Songwriters Edition and uses an intimate songwriters-circle format. This setup allows the musicians to share stories and songs in a way that mimics a traditional Maritime house party. According to Explore Summerside, the performance is designed to highlight the rich musical history of the region.
The venue is a 294-seat theatre located at the College of Piping and Celtic Performing Arts of Canada. It is named after Scott MacAulay, who was a world-class piper and the founding director of the college. The centre uses modern technology and was built specifically to host acoustic performances like folk and traditional music.
This high-profile concert serves as a major draw for the final weekend of the local festival. Officials with Tourism PEI note that events like this help bring people into the downtown area during the winter season. Local restaurants, shops, and bars often see more customers when large shows are held at the performing arts centre.
