Under the Spire Music Festival, formerly know as Indian River Festival, has been presenting the very best in classical, traditional, folk, jazz and world music in Historic St. Mary’s since 1996. An annual destination event for tourists and locals alike, it continues to facilitate restoration projects to preserve this beloved venue while maintaining a busy concert schedule from June-September each year.

Over its 26 year history, the Festival has received many accolades including several Music PEI Awards for Livestream of the Year (2022) and Achievement in Classical Music (2019, 2018), the Kensington and Area Chamber of Commerce Community Impact Award, several ECMA nominations for event and venue of the year, twice named in the Globe and Mail as one of the best small summer classical music festivals in Canada, and was listed as one of the top summer classical music festival’s in Canada by CBC Music. Learn more about the Festival below.