Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 2pm to 6pm - Daryl MacLean's COUNTRY GOLD; 4 hours of great Classic Country music. http://countrygold.ca/ 7pm to 8pm - the CJFX Ceilidh--Cape Breton Fiddles with Dave Gillis; 8pm to 10pm - Sounds Atlantic-with Paul Kerwin, Glenn Baker & his guests ; St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - MAIN STAGE-Murder at Ackerton Manor by Steven Gallagher AvondaleAvon River -Artists landing art gallery: 17 Belmont Rd.: 3pm - Sofa Sundays upstairs on third sunday monthly; info@fullcirclefestival.ca 3pm - Janelle Levesque, Tayler Jade Baddeck (Badaig)Freight Shed terrace: 5pm to 9pm - Nathan Bishop MacDonald Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - Myth of the Ostrich St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Rachel Davis & Darren McMullen Big Pond (Am Pòn Mòr)Former ball field behind the church: ....2026 -July 19th- Annual Big Pond outdoor Summer Festival: 7193 East Bay Hwy.: 902-828-3138: 2pm - Big Pond Concert with Brenda Stubbert, Howie MacDonald, Andrea Beaton, Mac Morin,
• Donna Marie DeWolfe, • Rachel Davis & Darren McMullin, • The Cape Breton Fiddlers’ Association,
• Bradley Murphy, • Lily Watson, • Lewis MacKinnon, • Jason MacDonald, • Kevin Dugas,
• Calum MacPhee & Curt Dillon, • Trese & Jim MacNeil & Family, • Sheamus & Ryan J. MacNeil,
• Joanne Donovan, • Ryan & Boyd MacNeil, • Delores Boudreau, • Leanne AuCoin, …and more! ChéticampDoryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: - Louis Arsenault 2pm - Trad Sessions -join a community jam La Place des arts Père Anselme Chiasson Auditorium-NDA: 15118 Cabot Trail: 46°37.511′N 61°00.959′W: 902-224-1876, 902-224-2642: 7:30pm - concert of the old days Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free music with Crissy Crowley, Jason Roach Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. FlorenceFlorence Fire Hall: 42 Kempt St;: - Florence Community days 9am - mixed baseball tournament, craft making
-7pm to 9pm-Florence Community days with Coast Line; on outdoor stage
-9:15pm-fireworks Glace Bay (Glasbaidh)the Coal Miners Museum Pit Theatre: 17 museum St.: 46°11.559′N 59°56.548′W: 902-849-4522: 7pm - harbour fest closing concert; with Barra MacNeils, Island Girls, Heather Rankin, Lucy MacNeil,
Jean Sheppard, & the Men of the Deeps; host is Bette MacDoald; dusk-fireworks Glenville (An Gleann Dubh)Glenora Inn & Distillery: Route # 19 Ceilidh Trail: 46°09.178′N 61°19.037′W: 902-258-2662, 1-800-839-0491: 1pm to 3pm - John Francis MacNeil 8pm to 10pm - Neil McDaniel Grand Narrows (An Caolas Mór)Waterfront: 2:30pm to 5pm - : R.G. Schaller 2:30pm to 5pm - free concerts Guysborough IntervaleSt. Patrick’s Hall: 175 North Intervale Rd.: 2pm - Kitchen party. all welcome; @$ 5; and a lunch Halifax (Halafacs)The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 7pm - Dave Gunning & Mark Lang Howie CenterRed Farm: 1957 Kings Rd.: noon to 5pm - Red Farm Kitchen party series; Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Nathan MacDonald Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hands Dancing; annual groups exhibit Town wide: .... 2026 July 18th to 26th-#122nd Annual Inverness Gathering Summer Festival: noon to 2pm - Firehall open house, Whit's Public House @ The Cabot Links: 18 Cabot Lane: 902-258-3933: 11am to 2pm - Celtic fiddle and piano featuring local talent Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Judique (Siudaig Mhór)Celtic Music Interpretive Centre: ....Sunday Ceilidhs.: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 2pm to 5pm - Sunday ceilidh with Koryne MacDonald & Iain MacQuarrie Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am to 11:30am - Musical Walking Tour LouisbourgLouisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Louisbourg Playhouse: 11 Aberdeen St.: 45°55.169′N 59°58.276′W: 902-733-2996, 1-888-733-2787: - '' Wind and Water.''; with Nathan Bishop MacDonald, Robyn Carrigan,
Matthew Earhart , Ella Dubinsky Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 9am to 11am - Barn Dance with Keith Ross 3pm to 4pm - The Voice of New Scotland with Jean Watson Mabou (An Drochaid)Arena: ......Mabou Farmers Market: 186 Mabou Harbour Rd.: 46°04.614′N 61°24.074′W: 902-945-2378: 11am to 2pm - Music from Kenneth MacKenzie and students from Taigh Sgiole 11am to 2pm - farmers market with local entertainment CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station The Red Shoe Pub: Main St.: 902-945-2996: 4pm to 7pm - Doug Lamey & Jason Roach, $12.00, C/C Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series MulgraveMarina: ...2026 July 10th to 19th-Scotia Days: Loggie St.: - Scotia Days; Town: .....2026 July 10th to 19th-Annual Mulgrave Scotia Days Festival: - Annual Mulgrave Scotia Days Festival "Ye Olde Scotia Days" New Waterford (Portlairge Ùr)Colliery Lands Park: ...2026 July 12th to 19th-#43rd Annual Coal Dust Days: 902-862-4710: - #43rd Annual Coal Dust Day 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Coal Dust Days closing fireworks; Erin O’Brien and Ronnie Hogan North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman -
music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Nyanza (Waqmitkuk)Big Spruce Brewing-patio: 64 Yankee Line Rd.: 902-295-2537: seating is limited,2pm - Ptarmageddon Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)101.5 FM The Hawk: 609 Church St.: 902-625-1220: 9am to 11am - East Coast Rising with Chuck Boudreau 11am to noon - East Coast Countdown with Cameron MacEachern http://www.eastcoastcountdown.com Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - Eilidh J Bassani's art-''Catch a Fallen Sky''' Granville Green: .......2026 July 5th to Aug 9th--#32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: - #32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts 7pm - Lennie Gallant, Brett Matthews Port Hood (Sestico)Clove Hitch Bar & Bistro: #8790 Hwy #19: 902-787-3035: 6pm to 9pm - Caden MacLellan ;@$5 Lynn & Cyril Chisholm's Blathan Garden: 110 Concert St.: 6pm to 7:30pm - ''Chill on the Hill'''-live music with Lynn Chisholm
with vintage tea @$15; limited seating; message LynnChisholm@hotmail.com or text 902-302-8431 Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair)Bras d’Or Lakes Inn: ...: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: hosted by St. Peter's Economic Development Organization & KitchenRackets.Org5pm - Mike MacInnis Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmaster's Pub': ..Saturday Matinees: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: 5pm - Mike MacInnis SummervilleKempt Shore campground: 5701 Highway 215: - Music Festival; the public service, JP Cormier, Terra Spencer Band, Charlie A/Court band
Campbell & Johnston, Kim Dunn, Matt Hughes band, the Divorcees, Julia Cunnungham, Lady Rogue Sydney (Suidni)Cape Breton Drive-In: 865 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-539-9922: - Moana & toy story 5 Daniel's Taphouse-Restaurant & Lounge: 456 Charlotte St.: 902-562-8586: 4pm - Medium Swing Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 11:30am to 2:30pm - Jazz entertainment with Carl Getto and Matt Nicholson Open Hearth Park: ...2026 July 17th to 19th--Rotary Ribfest: 190 Ferry Street: - #12th annual Rotary Ribfest Simeon's Family Restaurant: 581 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-562-0251: 4pm to 7pm - music with Aaron C Lewis; St. George’s Church Hall: ...summer 2026 Revival Music Series: 119 Charlotte St.& Nepean St.: 902-549-0329: 7pm - ''Cape Breton Fyre'' with Paul Gatchell & friends; @$ 25 The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 5pm to 8pm - Celtic Serenade with Host Donnie Campbell, the very best in Cape Breton Music
plus songs from Scotland & Ireland, presented by Merit Muffler-Wheel & Brake-Sydney 8pm to 9pm - host Wayne Tucker with Favourites from Newfoundland and Labrador Whycocomagh (Hogamah)town: ....2026 July 16th to 19th-- Whycocomagh Summer Festival: - #53rd Whycocomagh Summer Festival https://www.facebook.com/hogdayz 10am - FINALS for Ryle Googoo Memorial volleyball Open tournament; continues
at Wekoqmaq first nation & Whycocomagh Education centre
-10am-14th Annual FINALS Keith Simpson Memorial Lob Ball tournament
--noon to 3pm-free swim at Fair Isle Motel;
-2pm to 4pm-outdoor concert series at Waterfront centre WindsorBent Ridge Winery: - Elyse Aeryn “SEE YOU OUT THERE”
Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 6pm to 10pm - Bob Kingsley's -Country top 40 St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - MAIN STAGE-Murder at Ackerton Manor by Steven Gallagher Baddeck (Badaig)Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - Myth of the Ostrich St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Chrissy Crowley & Jason Roach Brook Village (Baile Beag Na h-Aibhne)St. John the Baptist Hall: ....Monday night Adult square dances: 6432 Rte.#252: 46°03.071′N 61°17.840′W: 902-945-2240: 9pm to 12:30am - square dance with Kinnon, Betty Lou & Andrea Beaton Canso (Baile Chanso)Canso Sportsplex: ....2026 July 20th to 26th- #29th Annual Stan Rogers Folk Festival: Queen St. Extension: 1-888-554-7826: - #29th Annual Stan Rogers Folk Festival, the Stanfest Roadshow: 7pm - at Mulgrave Road Theater-'A Matter of Heart' with Beth Rogers & cast @$ 25 all ages 7pm - at St.Pauls United Church-98 Sterling St, Canso, NS ; Sacred Steel-'the Lee boys'' 7pm - at Liscombe Lodge-'Live from the Lodge' with Kim Dunn & Terra Spencer; @$ 25 ChéticampLa Place des arts Père Anselme Chiasson Auditorium-NDA: 15118 Cabot Trail: 46°37.511′N 61°00.959′W: 902-224-1876, 902-224-2642: 7:30pm - concert of the old days Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Eddie Cummings; no cover charge Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Glenville (An Gleann Dubh)Glenora Inn & Distillery: Route # 19 Ceilidh Trail: 46°09.178′N 61°19.037′W: 902-258-2662, 1-800-839-0491: 1pm to 3pm - Michelle Stevens 8pm to 10pm - Michelle Stevens Halifax (Halafacs)The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 8pm to 10pm - Session with Dave MacIsaac & Louis Benoit Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Buddy MacDonald Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hands Dancing; annual groups exhibit Town wide: .... 2026 July 18th to 26th-#122nd Annual Inverness Gathering Summer Festival: - Dr Bernie MacLean golf classic at Le Portage Golf Club in Cheticamp
10am-balance and fitness-beach
1pm-teen volleyball tournament-beach
1pm to 3pm-Mill Road Garden club-garden tours; Whit's Public House @ The Cabot Links: 18 Cabot Lane: 902-258-3933: 7pm to 10pm - ; entertainment by Eastbound Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Judique (Siudaig Mhór)Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am to 11:30am - Musical Walking Tour LouisbourgFirehall: Main St.: 7pm to 9pm - Louisbourg Guitar Circle; Louisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Louisbourg Playhouse: 11 Aberdeen St.: 45°55.169′N 59°58.276′W: 902-733-2996, 1-888-733-2787: - '' Wind and Water.''; with Nathan Bishop MacDonald, Robyn Carrigan,
Matthew Earhart , Ella Dubinsky Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)Beinn Mhàbu: 32 MacDonald Rd.: - Mabou School of Cape Breton Step Dance led by Melody Cameron, [ cbstepdance@gmail.com
instructors are Melody Cameron, Jenny MacKenzie, Cheryl MacQuarrie, Abigail MacDonald,
Sheena Boucher, John Pellerin, Gerard Beaton ;
presenters & musicians- Andrea Beaton, Dawn Beaton, Iain MacQuarrie, Hilary Romard, Neil Poirier,
Kevin Dugas, Derrick Cameron, Peter Rankin, Lewis MacKinnon, Robert Fraser CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Community Centre-St. Mary's Parish Hall: 11538 Main St.: 46°04.341′N 61°23.412′W: 902-945-2630: - Mabou School of Cape Breton Step Dance led by Melody Cameron, [ cbstepdance@gmail.com
instructors are Melody Cameron, Jenny MacKenzie, Cheryl MacQuarrie, Abigail MacDonald,
Sheena Boucher, John Pellerin, Gerard Beaton ;
presenters & musicians- Andrea Beaton, Dawn Beaton, Iain MacQuarrie, Hilary Romard, Neil Poirier,
Kevin Dugas, Derrick Cameron, Peter Rankin, Lewis MacKinnon, The Red Shoe Pub: Main St.: 902-945-2996: 5pm to 7pm - Stephanie MacDonald & Susan MacLean, N/C Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)Archibald's Waterfront: Tunes on the Town: 6pm to 8pm - Brandon Collier K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Waterfront: 6pm to 8pm - ''Tunes on the Town''' -outdoor concert series; Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - Eilidh J Bassani's art-''Catch a Fallen Sky''' Granville Green: .......2026 July 5th to Aug 9th--#32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: - #32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts Port Hood (Sestico)....2026 July 7th to Aug 26th -9th Annual Central Park Ceilidhs: 12 Fraser Street: 7pm to 8pm - Lynn & cyril Chisholm 7pm to 8pm - Inclement weather the Ceilidh will be cancelled
with a 50/50 drawn at the end of the Ceilidh ( proceeds to PHAD) . Bring your lawn chair Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna)Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Summer Youth Session # 3;
Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - MAIN STAGE-Murder at Ackerton Manor by Steven Gallagher ArichatNew Horizon Seniors Club: 2372 Hwy #206: 7pm to 9pm - kitchen party; with Tyrone David, Al Fazio; 19+, @$10 St. John's Centre for the Arts: 2513 Highway # 206: 6:30pm - Tuesday Island tunes Baddeck (Badaig)Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - Myth of the Ostrich St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLean Canso (Baile Chanso)Canso Sportsplex: ....2026 July 20th to 26th- #29th Annual Stan Rogers Folk Festival: Queen St. Extension: 1-888-554-7826: - #29th Annual Stan Rogers Folk Festival, the Stanfest Roadshow: 7pm - at Country Harbour -Gun Club with 'Field Notes''-Dave Gunning & Mark Lang; @$ 20 7pm - at St. Agnes Parish Hall-Little Dover; ''JP & Friends' with JP Cormier,
Jake Lauxon, Darren McMullen; @$ 20 7pm - at the Castaway Cafe-Guysborough; 'Back to the Country' with Daniel James McFadyen; @$ 25 ChesterLordly Park: 6pm to 8pm - Rec room jams Christmas Island (Eilean Na Nollaig)Fire Hall: ...2026-#36th Annual-Féis an Eilein: 8539 Grand Narrows, Highway # 223: 902-622-2605: 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Summer concert series ; with Kimberley Fraser, Mac Morin, Ben Smith,
Katherine MacDonald, Heather MacIsaac, Connall MacKinnon. Lauren MacDonald,
Dillon Lynch, Malcolm MacKenzie ChéticampDoryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: - Colin Grant & Joel Chiasson La Place des arts Père Anselme Chiasson Auditorium-NDA: 15118 Cabot Trail: 46°37.511′N 61°00.959′W: 902-224-1876, 902-224-2642: 7:30pm - concert of the old days Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Bruno Clarence & Maurice ; no cover charge Senior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's Club: - 7pm to 9:30pm-Amateur Musical Circle-local talent DartmouthThe Cottage Café | An Teachín: Paddler's Cove-300 Prince Albert Rd.: 6:30pm - Scottish Gaelic conversation group hosted by Cathy Ann MacPhee & Emily McEwan Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Glenville (An Gleann Dubh)Glenora Inn & Distillery: Route # 19 Ceilidh Trail: 46°09.178′N 61°19.037′W: 902-258-2662, 1-800-839-0491: 1pm to 3pm - Neil McDaniel Kevin Levescounte 8pm to 10pm - Kevin Levescounte & Sandra Gillis Halifax (Halafacs)Driftwood Coastal Diner: 2103 Gottingen St.: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - live acoustic Irish traditional music jam; hosted by Ellen Gibling & Colin Carrigan The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 7pm - SOLD OUT: Crush Reunion! Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair)The St. Ann's Bay United Church: ...Celtic Tea Room Ceilidhs: 46715 Cabot Trail: 7:30pm - @ $15, (children under 12 - $5) [ cash ONLY please ] 7:30pm - Otis Tomas, Paul MacDonald & Mario Colosimo . Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Buddy MacDonald Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hands Dancing; annual groups exhibit Town wide: .... 2026 July 18th to 26th-#122nd Annual Inverness Gathering Summer Festival: 7:30am - beach yoga
-9:30am-basketball tournament-beach
1pm to 10pm-Inverness Fisherman's Picnic-Beach Road # 1. Boat rides [bring your life jackets],
-1pm-boat parade; BBQ, lobster burgers; live entertainment, games
-2pm to 4pm-sandcastle competition & beach day;
-9pm to 1am-Andy Comeau at the Coal Miner's
-9:30pm to 1am-'Get Out of my Yard' at the Inverness Fire hall Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Songs & stories series: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: 8pm - The Town Heroes Isle MadameNew Horizons Seniors Club: 7pm - Isle Madame Kitchen party; Judique (Siudaig Mhór)Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am to 11:30am - Musical Walking Tour LouisbourgLouisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Louisbourg Playhouse: 11 Aberdeen St.: 45°55.169′N 59°58.276′W: 902-733-2996, 1-888-733-2787: - '' Wind and Water.''; with Nathan Bishop MacDonald, Robyn Carrigan,
Matthew Earhart , Ella Dubinsky Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)Beinn Mhàbu: 32 MacDonald Rd.: - Mabou School of Cape Breton Step Dance led by Melody Cameron, [ cbstepdance@gmail.com
instructors are Melody Cameron, Jenny MacKenzie, Cheryl MacQuarrie, Abigail MacDonald,
Sheena Boucher, John Pellerin, Gerard Beaton ;
presenters & musicians- Andrea Beaton, Dawn Beaton, Iain MacQuarrie, Hilary Romard, Neil Poirier,
Kevin Dugas, Derrick Cameron, Peter Rankin, Lewis MacKinnon, Robert Fraser CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Community Centre-St. Mary's Parish Hall: 11538 Main St.: 46°04.341′N 61°23.412′W: 902-945-2630: - Mabou School of Cape Breton Step Dance led by Melody Cameron, [ cbstepdance@gmail.com
instructors are Melody Cameron, Jenny MacKenzie, Cheryl MacQuarrie, Abigail MacDonald,
Sheena Boucher, John Pellerin, Gerard Beaton ;
presenters & musicians- Andrea Beaton, Dawn Beaton, Iain MacQuarrie, Hilary Romard, Neil Poirier,
Kevin Dugas, Derrick Cameron, Peter Rankin, Lewis MacKinnon, 7:30pm to 9pm - Tuesday Night Céilidh; @ $12 / children 12 and under Free Community Parish Hall: 11538 Hwy # 19: 46°04.341′N 61°23.412′W: 7:30pm to 9pm - Tuesday Night Ceilidh; @$ 12 hosts- Derrick & Melody Cameron's & local musicians, dancers 7:30pm to 9pm - Tuesday Night Ceilidh; Shelly Campbell & Allan Dewar; @$ 12 The Red Shoe Pub: Main St.: 902-945-2996: 5pm to 7pm - Stephanie MacDonald & Susan MacLean, N/C Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)Civic Centre - Bear Head Conference Room: ...2026 -Tuesday Ceilidhs. #31st: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-2591: 7:30pm to 9pm - ; entertainment by Eastbound 7:30pm to 9pm - Natalie DeCoste, Leona Williams, Derek LeBlanc, Oakley MacLean, Barry MacKenzie,
Sabra MacGillivray’s Dancers and Eastbound Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - Eilidh J Bassani's art-''Catch a Fallen Sky''' Granville Green: .......2026 July 5th to Aug 9th--#32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: - #32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts Port Hood (Sestico)Clove Hitch Bar & Bistro: #8790 Hwy #19: 902-787-3035: 7pm to 9pm - Ladies Nites Stephen Porier, no cover Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna)Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Summer Youth Session # 3; St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair)Ashley MacIsaac's-the Celtic Barn Gallery: 9769 Grenville St.: 7pm - Ashley's Private In house concerts; [ only 40 tickets per show ]; @$ 50
with Ashley MacIsaac , Ben Tucker, Jud Gunning; Sydney (Suidni)Daniel's Taphouse-Restaurant & Lounge: 456 Charlotte St.: 902-562-8586: 7pm - L'Acadie Chez; with Roger Boudreau, Marcel Le Fort Tide Tacos and Tequila: 6pm to 9pm - Erin OBrien with Ronnie Hogan, All ages 19+
Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - MAIN STAGE-Murder at Ackerton Manor by Steven Gallagher Aulds Cove (Camus An Tuirc-nimhe)Cove Motel & restaurant: 298D-31 Rd.: 902-747-2700: - Echo-Dana Ryan Baddeck (Badaig)Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - Myth of the Ostrich St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam Young Belle-CôteCommunity Centre: .....2026 July 2nd to 26th-Belle Côte Days: 10615 Cabot Trail: - Belle Côte Days Belle Cote Community Centre noon - golf; 2pm-tales of Belle Côte; 6pm-kayak parade;
-7pm-opening ceremonies with Louis Arsenault & friends friends at Belle Cote Centre Canso (Baile Chanso)Canso Sportsplex: ....2026 July 20th to 26th- #29th Annual Stan Rogers Folk Festival: Queen St. Extension: 1-888-554-7826: - #29th Annual Stan Rogers Folk Festival, the Stanfest Roadshow: 7pm - at Sherbrooke Village Church; 'The Village Songbook'; with The McMillan's Camp Boys,
Chuck Brodsky; @$ 30 7pm - at Canso Firehall in Canso; 'A kithen party' with the Irish Descendants; @$20 8pm - at Seawind Landing in Charles Cove; 'Troubadours' with Shane Pendergast, Kristen Martell; @$ 25 10pm - at AJ's Pub in Canso; ''AJ's Blues Bash' with Garrett Mason; @$20 19+ ChéticampDoryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: - River's Bend Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free music with Glen Roache DartmouthDahlia: 15 Kings Wharf: 7pm to 10pm - Open Mic with Kam Hayes-our 2nd anniversary Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Glenville (An Gleann Dubh)Glenora Inn & Distillery: Route # 19 Ceilidh Trail: 46°09.178′N 61°19.037′W: 902-258-2662, 1-800-839-0491: 1pm to 3pm - John Francis MacNeil 8pm to 10pm - Neil McDaniel Kevin Levescounte Guysborough (Baile Mhainisdear)Waterfront: ...Summer 2025-tides and tunes: 74 Main St.: 902-533-2052: - NO SHOW SCHEDULED 6:30pm to 8pm - Tides & tunes-FREE Concert series Halifax (Halafacs)The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 7pm - SOLD OUT: Crush Reunion! Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair)North Shore Firehall: 46177 Cabot trail: 902-929-2822: 10am to 2pm - Weekly Gathering; FREE Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Buddy MacDonald Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hands Dancing; annual groups exhibit Town wide: .... 2026 July 18th to 26th-#122nd Annual Inverness Gathering Summer Festival: 8am - community swim;
10am-teddy bear picnic, children's ceilidh on Annex Restaurant patio
-12:30pm to 2:30pm-christmas in July -strawberry shortcake and music at Mill Road Enterprises
-12:30pm-Gary MacInnis beach volleyball tournament;
-12:30pm-Teen Spike Ball-beach 2pm-sandcastle competition
-2pm-artist talk -ICCA
-7pm-#100th anniversary harness racing FREE Whit's Public House @ The Cabot Links: 18 Cabot Lane: 902-258-3933: 7pm to 10pm - musician-Eddie Cummings Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Songs & stories series: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: 8pm - The Town Heroes Judique (Siudaig Mhór)Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am to 11:30am - Musical Walking Tour Little Narrows (An Caolas Beag)Community Centre: 134 Highway 223: 902-756-2413: 7pm to 9pm - Music jam sessions LouisbourgLouisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Louisbourg Playhouse: 11 Aberdeen St.: 45°55.169′N 59°58.276′W: 902-733-2996, 1-888-733-2787: - '' Wind and Water.''; with Nathan Bishop MacDonald, Robyn Carrigan,
Matthew Earhart , Ella Dubinsky LouisdaleSeal Cove Restaurant & Lounge: # 474 -Hwy # 32 0: 902-345-0655: 5pm - Al Fazio Lower SackvillePink Piano Cafe & Lounge: 585 Sackville Dr.: - 1st & 3rd wednesday-is songwriters circle, & 2nd and 4th Wednesdays-is open stage Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)Beinn Mhàbu: 32 MacDonald Rd.: - Mabou School of Cape Breton Step Dance led by Melody Cameron, [ cbstepdance@gmail.com
instructors are Melody Cameron, Jenny MacKenzie, Cheryl MacQuarrie, Abigail MacDonald,
Sheena Boucher, John Pellerin, Gerard Beaton ;
presenters & musicians- Andrea Beaton, Dawn Beaton, Iain MacQuarrie, Hilary Romard, Neil Poirier,
Kevin Dugas, Derrick Cameron, Peter Rankin, Lewis MacKinnon, Robert Fraser CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Community Centre-St. Mary's Parish Hall: 11538 Main St.: 46°04.341′N 61°23.412′W: 902-945-2630: - Mabou School of Cape Breton Step Dance led by Melody Cameron, [ cbstepdance@gmail.com
instructors are Melody Cameron, Jenny MacKenzie, Cheryl MacQuarrie, Abigail MacDonald,
Sheena Boucher, John Pellerin, Gerard Beaton ;
presenters & musicians- Andrea Beaton, Dawn Beaton, Iain MacQuarrie, Hilary Romard, Neil Poirier,
Kevin Dugas, Derrick Cameron, Peter Rankin, Lewis MacKinnon, The Red Shoe Pub: Main St.: 902-945-2996: 5pm to 7pm - Stephanie MacDonald & Susan MacLean, N/C Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs 8pm - Howie MacDonald & friends; -10pm-short square dance follows Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman -
music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - Eilidh J Bassani's art-''Catch a Fallen Sky''' Granville Green: .......2026 July 5th to Aug 9th--#32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: - #32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts the Carriage House: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: 7pm to 10pm - open mic with host Rob Smith Port Hood (Sestico)Admiral Lounge & Dining room: 148 Main St.: 902-787-3494: 7pm to 9pm - Wednesday Sessions at the Admiral; with tba Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna)Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Summer Youth Session # 3; Gaelic College-Concert Series-Instructor Ceilidhs: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Wednesday Night Instructors’ Ceilidh; in person only
@ $15 [held in the Great Hall of the Clans] St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair)Ashley MacIsaac's-the Celtic Barn Gallery: 9769 Grenville St.: 7pm - Ashley's Private In house concerts; [ only 40 tickets per show ]; @$ 50
with Ashley MacIsaac , Ben Tucker, Jud Gunning; Sydney (Suidni)The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. TruroJulias Lounge: 165 Willow St.: 8pm to midnight - acoustic jams
Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)Heritage Museum: 20 East Main St.: 902-863-6160: 7pm to 8:30pm - ceildih with Brian MacDonald, Leona Williams,
Junior Fraser, Mary MacIntosh; @$ 10 St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - MAIN STAGE-Murder at Ackerton Manor by Steven Gallagher ArichatIsland Nest Restaurant: 2344 Hwy #206: 902-226-0033: 7pm to 9pm - music with proceeds to Strait Richmond Palliative Care Society ( since 2019 ] Baddeck (Badaig)Alexander Graham Bell Museum: 559 Chebucto St.: 46°06.250′N 60°44.755′W: 902-295-2069: 7pm - Cape Breton Fiddlers Association: FREE concert Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - Myth of the Ostrich St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Donna Marie DeWolfe Belle-CôteCommunity Centre: .....2026 July 2nd to 26th-Belle Côte Days: 10615 Cabot Trail: - Belle Côte Days Belle Cote Community Centre 8:30am - Robbie Chiasson Memorial Triathion; 2pm-card play;
-6pm-children's bass fishing derby; 7pm-gift bingo Canso (Baile Chanso)Canso Sportsplex: ....2026 July 20th to 26th- #29th Annual Stan Rogers Folk Festival: Queen St. Extension: 1-888-554-7826: - #29th Annual Stan Rogers Folk Festival, ChéticampLe Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Andrew Poirier & Mark Poiruer; no cover charge DartmouthMontes Showbar Grill: 245 Waverley Rd.: 902-435-1770: 8pm - jam with-Dan Baird and his recurring cast Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Glencoe Mills (Gleann Comhainn)St Josephs Church Hall: ...9pm to midnight- Thursday Family Square Dances: 612 Glencoe Rd.: 45°57.713′N 61°18.924′W:
9pm to midnight; @ $ 10, ; Children 10 years & under free-with adult . Canteen available.9pm to midnight - square dance with Douglas Cameron, Hilda Chiasson Glenville (An Gleann Dubh)Glenora Inn & Distillery: Route # 19 Ceilidh Trail: 46°09.178′N 61°19.037′W: 902-258-2662, 1-800-839-0491: 1pm to 3pm - Neil McDaniel 8pm to 10pm - Stephanie MacDonald & Sandra Gillis Halifax (Halafacs)The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 7:30pm - SOLD OUT: Crush Reunion! HubbardsShore Club-Tuna Blue: 167 Shore Club Rd.: 902-857-1790: 5pm to 8pm - Peter Fillman Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair)Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort: #30 Buchanan Drive: 902-929-2584, 1-866-929-2585: - music with Elia Dunbinsky & friends Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Buddy MacDonald Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hands Dancing; annual groups exhibit 6:30pm to 8:30pm - @$15-thursday night ceilidhs local entertainers; & square dance lessons;
host is Kyle Kenned MacDonald [musicians contact iccaevents@invernessarts.com ] Town wide: .... 2026 July 18th to 26th-#122nd Annual Inverness Gathering Summer Festival: 9am to noon - rookies pickleball-inverness multicourts
10am-makers and bakers market; at corner store-Christmas in July
-2pm to 4pm-Legion Day-BBQ, 2pm-music by Howie MacDonald, Beveerly MacLean
-2pm-oatcakes and tea ;
-9pm- dance with Third Wheel; 19+ @$ 10
6:30pm-thursday night ceilidh at ICCA @$ 15 Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Judique (Siudaig Mhór)Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am to 11:30am - Musical Walking Tour Storytellers Gallery: 5663 Hwy # 19: 45°53.196′N 61°29.389′W: 902-495-6817: 6pm to 8pm - Dave Chapman-#90th birthday; donations to Inverness County Cares; no gifts-please Little Bras d'OrBlue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ; bring an instrument & join in; ; FREE LouisbourgLouisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Louisbourg Playhouse: 11 Aberdeen St.: 45°55.169′N 59°58.276′W: 902-733-2996, 1-888-733-2787: - '' Wind and Water.''; with Nathan Bishop MacDonald, Robyn Carrigan,
Matthew Earhart , Ella Dubinsky Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)Beinn Mhàbu: 32 MacDonald Rd.: - Mabou School of Cape Breton Step Dance led by Melody Cameron, [ cbstepdance@gmail.com
instructors are Melody Cameron, Jenny MacKenzie, Cheryl MacQuarrie, Abigail MacDonald,
Sheena Boucher, John Pellerin, Gerard Beaton ;
presenters & musicians- Andrea Beaton, Dawn Beaton, Iain MacQuarrie, Hilary Romard, Neil Poirier,
Kevin Dugas, Derrick Cameron, Peter Rankin, Lewis MacKinnon, Robert Fraser CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Community Centre-St. Mary's Parish Hall: 11538 Main St.: 46°04.341′N 61°23.412′W: 902-945-2630: - Mabou School of Cape Breton Step Dance led by Melody Cameron, [ cbstepdance@gmail.com
instructors are Melody Cameron, Jenny MacKenzie, Cheryl MacQuarrie, Abigail MacDonald,
Sheena Boucher, John Pellerin, Gerard Beaton ;
presenters & musicians- Andrea Beaton, Dawn Beaton, Iain MacQuarrie, Hilary Romard, Neil Poirier,
Kevin Dugas, Derrick Cameron, Peter Rankin, Lewis MacKinnon, Margaree Forks (Bruach Na h-Aibhne)Firemen’s club: 7811 Cabot trail: 902-248-2952: 7pm to 9pm - ''Herman's Jam' night music; 19+ donations to Margaree meals on wheels Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)Archibald's Waterfront: Tunes on the Town: 6pm to 8pm - Ed Burke K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Waterfront: 6pm to 8pm - ''Tunes on the Town''' -outdoor concert series; Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - Eilidh J Bassani's art-''Catch a Fallen Sky''' Granville Green: .......2026 July 5th to Aug 9th--#32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: - #32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts Port Hood (Sestico)Chestico Museum & Historical Society: ..2026...Summer Ceilidh series: 8095 Hwy # 19: 45°58.877′N 61°31.028′W: 902-787-2244: 7pm to 8pm - Kinnon Beaton, Betty Beaton, Peter MacKenzie Clove Hitch Bar & Bistro: #8790 Hwy #19: 902-787-3035: 6pm to 8pm - Nathan Gerrior $5 SackvilleFreemans: 902-865-2555: 8pm to 11pm - freejam open mic with freeham houseband, feat, host Jer Mombo Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna)Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Summer Youth Session # 3; St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair)Ashley MacIsaac's-the Celtic Barn Gallery: 9769 Grenville St.: 3pm - Ashley's Private In house concerts; [ only 40 tickets per show ] ; @$ 50
with Ashley MacIsaac , Ben Tucker, Jud Gunning; Sydney (Suidni)Big Fiddle: ...''Meet me at the Fiddle-Dockside sessions'': 74 Esplanade St.: 902-564-0800: noon to 2pm - Jocelyn Hynes Holiday Inn-Eave Restaurant and Bar: 300 Esplanade: 902-562-7500, 1-877-660-8550: 6pm to 9pm - live entertainment with Carl Getto & Matt Nicholson Wentworth Park: ....2026--Makin' Waves-: 6pm - Jah’mila with Tama Ilana & Ventanas
Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)Chisholm Park: .....Art Fair: - live music;-Tyler Mullendore St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - MAIN STAGE-Murder at Ackerton Manor by Steven Gallagher Baddeck (Badaig)Bras d’or Yacht Club-Tiller & Wheel Lounge: 1 Jones St.: 902-295-2107: 5pm to 8pm - musician's circle / Jam sessions; all welcome Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - Myth of the Ostrich St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Andrea Beaton & Friends ·The Freight Shed at the Terrace: 22 Water St.: 902-205-3600: 5pm to 9pm - live Celtic entertainment by Nathan Bishop MacDonald Belle-CôteCommunity Centre: .....2026 July 2nd to 26th-Belle Côte Days: 10615 Cabot Trail: - Belle Côte Days Belle Cote Community Centre 9am - horshoe tournament; 11am-Fricot luncheon; 2pm-beach scavenger hunt
-9pm-outdoor dance with Big Fish; 19+; @$ 30 Canso (Baile Chanso)Canso Sportsplex: ....2026 July 20th to 26th- #29th Annual Stan Rogers Folk Festival: Queen St. Extension: 1-888-554-7826: - #29th Annual Stan Rogers Folk Festival, ChéticampDoryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: - Louis Arsenault La Place des arts Père-Anselme-Chiasson -Cultural Canton-NDA: 7:30pm - Hommage to Marc Boudreau, Joe Cormier, Arthur Muise Le Conseil des arts de Chéticamp: 15118 Cabot Trail: 902-224-1876: 7:30pm - hommage at Salle Père Anselme Chiasson
Marc Boudreau, Joe Cormier & Arthur Muise Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Andrew Poirier & Mark Poiruer; no cover charge Creignish (Creiginnis)Community Hall: ...''Happy Hour Live Music'': 2123 Highway 19: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476: 6pm to 9pm - the Rebel Road Band 6pm to 9pm - Happy Hour , great music as well. The CREIG Pub & Patio Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. 7:30pm to 11pm - Ceilidh with Chrissy Crowley, Jason Roach, Brian Doyle ; @$20 Dundee (Dùn Deagh)Dundee Resort & Golf Club-Macrae's dining room: 2750 West Bay Highway: 902-345-2649, 1-844-638-6333: 8pm to 11pm - Eddie Cummings D’EscousseGroundswell Pub & Inn: # 3283 Highway 320: 902-777-7777: 6pm to 8pm - open mic with host Tyrone David Glenville (An Gleann Dubh)Glenora Inn & Distillery: Route # 19 Ceilidh Trail: 46°09.178′N 61°19.037′W: 902-258-2662, 1-800-839-0491: 1pm to 3pm - Neil McDaniel 8pm to 10pm - Neil McDaniel Halifax (Halafacs)Prospect Road Community Center: Prospect Rd.: 7pm to 9pm - Jam Session The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 8pm - Height Requirement HubbardsShore Club-Tuna Blue: 167 Shore Club Rd.: 902-857-1790: 1pm to 4pm - Louanne & Kevin& Dave Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair)The St. Ann's Bay United Church: ...Celtic Tea Room Ceilidhs: 46715 Cabot Trail: 7:30pm - @ $15, (children under 12 - $5) [ cash ONLY please ] 7:30pm - Classical Ceilidh - Katie Millburn, Matthew and Daniel Mulvihill Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Jordan Musyscyn Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hands Dancing; annual groups exhibit 8pm - a reading of ''Far Away'' written by Caryl Churchill Town wide: .... 2026 July 18th to 26th-#122nd Annual Inverness Gathering Summer Festival: 9am - intermediate pickleball-inverness multicourts
-10am-Six Little Farmers petting zoo at ICCArt Centre lawn
-6pm-PJ/DJ kid's dance party at Art Centre
Ned MacDonald Memorial softball tournament
8pm to 1am-pub night at fire hall -[pre-sale @$25 19+]
8pm-Eddie Cummings and 9:30pm-Paul Lamb & Wreckhouse Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Judique (Siudaig Mhór)Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am to 11:30am - Musical Walking Tour LockportHarmony Bazaar: PO Box 249: 902-656-2565: - Harmony Bazaar Festival, with Elyse Aeryn “SEE YOU OUT THERE” LouisbourgLouisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Louisbourg Playhouse: 11 Aberdeen St.: 45°55.169′N 59°58.276′W: 902-733-2996, 1-888-733-2787: - '' Wind and Water.''; with Nathan Bishop MacDonald, Robyn Carrigan,
Matthew Earhart , Ella Dubinsky Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)Beinn Mhàbu: 32 MacDonald Rd.: - Mabou School of Cape Breton Step Dance led by Melody Cameron, [ cbstepdance@gmail.com
instructors are Melody Cameron, Jenny MacKenzie, Cheryl MacQuarrie, Abigail MacDonald,
Sheena Boucher, John Pellerin, Gerard Beaton ;
presenters & musicians- Andrea Beaton, Dawn Beaton, Iain MacQuarrie, Hilary Romard, Neil Poirier,
Kevin Dugas, Derrick Cameron, Peter Rankin, Lewis MacKinnon, Robert Fraser CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Community Centre-St. Mary's Parish Hall: 11538 Main St.: 46°04.341′N 61°23.412′W: 902-945-2630: - Mabou School of Cape Breton Step Dance led by Melody Cameron, [ cbstepdance@gmail.com
instructors are Melody Cameron, Jenny MacKenzie, Cheryl MacQuarrie, Abigail MacDonald,
Sheena Boucher, John Pellerin, Gerard Beaton ;
presenters & musicians- Andrea Beaton, Dawn Beaton, Iain MacQuarrie, Hilary Romard, Neil Poirier,
Kevin Dugas, Derrick Cameron, Peter Rankin, Lewis MacKinnon, Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Fire Hall & Recreation Centre: 3921 Gabarus Highway: 902-727-3161: 7pm to 9pm - Marion Bridge Guitar Circle; Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series Maryvale (Allt A´ Mheiligein)Maryvale Schoolhouse hall: # 4 JRS Drive-Highway #245: 902-863-5696: 8pm to 11pm - Square Dance @ $15 . Dara Smith-MacDonald, Allan Dewar North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - Eilidh J Bassani's art-''Catch a Fallen Sky''' Granville Green: .......2026 July 5th to Aug 9th--#32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: - #32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts Port MedwayThe Carol Baker-Mem'ries Centre: 1621 Port Medway Rd.: 3pm to 5:30pm - Caroll Baker's Musical Mem'ries Weekend;''An all Girl Affair'';
with Dolly Dunn, Caarroll Baker, Joyce Seamone, Jolee, Kim Tuplin,
@$25-advance [ TFOCBS@gmail.com ] Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Southwest Margaree (Bràigh na h-Aibhne)St Joseph's Parish Hall: 19678 Highway # 19: 902-248-2677: 8pm to 11pm - ADULT square DANCE with All Fired Up; [ Kyle, Keith and Colin ] St Anns (Baile Anna)Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Summer Youth Session # 3; St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair)Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmaster's Pub': ..Saturday Matinees: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: 6pm - Ashley MacDougall MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: 8pm to 11pm - jam session with host Jay Smith Sydney (Suidni)Cape Breton Drive-In: 865 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-539-9922: - Mona & Supergirl Eltuek Arts Centre -The Convent: 170 George St.: 4pm - Crowdis Bridge; #50th anniversary The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - East Coast after dark -promoting Maritime culture, heritage and artistic talent Sydney Mines (Méinnean Baile Shuidni)Community Center: ...2024 July 26th to 28th-Sydney Mines Heritage Festival: Legato St.: 8pm to 10pm - Sydney Mines Heritage Festival Concert; Erin O’Brien- full band All ages -outdoors town-main street: ...2026 July 24th to 26th-#5th-Annual Sydney Mines Heritage Festival: 147 Legatto St.: - #5th Annual Sydney Mines Heritage Festival; craft sale, kids, street dance, Johnny Miles Race 8pm to 10pm - music with full band- Erin O’Brien TrentonHillside Community Hall: 27 Chance Harbour Rd.: 902-755-3938: 6:30pm to 9pm - Kitchen party jam; All singers and players welcome, musicians free of charge, audience @$ 5 TruroTruro Civic Square: .... Country rocks the Hub: - Rock the Hub; with Ashley MacIsaac, Alan Doyle, Pretty Archie, Dave Sampson
Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - MAIN STAGE-Murder at Ackerton Manor by Steven Gallagher Baddeck (Badaig)Alexander Graham Bell Museum: 559 Chebucto St.: 46°06.250′N 60°44.755′W: 902-295-2069: 10am to 1pm - Baddeck Farmers Market, vendors and music 7:30pm to 9:30pm - ''The Midsummer Music Series'' with Maxim and Gervais Cormier; @$ 25 Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - Myth of the Ostrich Royal Canadian Legion Branch #53: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: 8pm - Driftwood Cape Breton (opening for Hauler and Danny MacNeil), Victoria McDougall; @$ 25 St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Rachel Davis & Buddy MacDonald Belle-CôteCommunity Centre: .....2026 July 2nd to 26th-Belle Côte Days: 10615 Cabot Trail: - Belle Côte Days Belle Cote Community Centre 8am - community breakfast,
- 3pm-outdoor Family square dance with Chrissy Crowley, Jason Roach, Peter leBlanc calling
beer garden, vendor market
-7pm-jam session 19+ Canso (Baile Chanso)Canso Sportsplex: ....2026 July 20th to 26th- #29th Annual Stan Rogers Folk Festival: Queen St. Extension: 1-888-554-7826: - #29th Annual Stan Rogers Folk Festival, ChéticampDoryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 2pm - Fiddle: Brian MacDonald, Donny LeBlanc, Kathleen Poirier & Blaine Aitkens Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free music with Glen Roache Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Dundee (Dùn Deagh)Dundee Resort & Golf Club-Macrae's dining room: 2750 West Bay Highway: 902-345-2649, 1-844-638-6333: 8pm to 11pm - Stephen Poirier East Margaree (Margaraidh An Ear)St. Michael’s parish Hall: 1176 East Margaree Rd.: 902-235-2970: 7pm to 9pm - kitchen party; traditional music @$ 10 16+ FlorenceRoyal Canadian Legion, Branch #83: 610 Bras D'Or Florence Rd.: 902-736-6313: 7pm - the circle-jam music; @$ 2 Glace Bay (Glasbaidh)The Main Event Pub & Jigger’s Lounge: 99 Union St.: 902-849-4405: 10pm to 2am - Full circle Glenville (An Gleann Dubh)Glenora Inn & Distillery: Route # 19 Ceilidh Trail: 46°09.178′N 61°19.037′W: 902-258-2662, 1-800-839-0491: 1pm to 3pm - Taya MacDonald & Neil McDaniel 8pm to 10pm - Sandra Gillis, Kyle, Jordi, Kai Grand AnseRoyal Canadian Legion-branch # 47: 6834 Hwy #4: 902-345-2610: 9pm to 1am - EAST of SIXTY; 19+ ID's @$10 Halifax (Halafacs)The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 8pm - Ty Messick & Friends HubbardsShore Club-Tuna Blue: 167 Shore Club Rd.: 902-857-1790: 5pm to 8pm - Donovan Cyr Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Jordan Musyscyn Inverness (An Sithean)Dr. Bernie MacLean Cultural and Recreation Centre -Arena: 109 Forest St.: 10pm to 2am - Inverness Gathering Arena Dance with GEL ; @$20 19+ ID;s Fire Hall: 15797 Rte # 19-Central Ave.: 1:30pm to 4:30pm - Heather Ryan & Shane Savory, Ashley MacDonnell, Stephen Poirier; @$20 ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hands Dancing; annual groups exhibit Town wide: .... 2026 July 18th to 26th-#122nd Annual Inverness Gathering Summer Festival: 8am - Broad Cove fun run/ walk;
noon-community parade
-6pm-fiddler in the Ceilidh Trail park-Ian MacDougall & Mac Morin
-1pm-Kiddie-fun day & parade prizes; arena
-1:30pm-live entertainment; Heather Ryan, Shane Savoy, Ashley MacDonnell, Stephen Poirier
-9pm-adult dance at arena ; @$ 30-cash 19+ Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Saturday ceilidhs ; @$ 5: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: 5pm to 8pm - Leanne Aucoin Judique (Siudaig Mhór)Celtic Music Interpretive Centre: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 1pm to 3pm - Appreciation Day ; Live local music, tours ,food Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am to 11:30am - Musical Walking Tour LouisbourgLouisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Louisbourg Playhouse: 11 Aberdeen St.: 45°55.169′N 59°58.276′W: 902-733-2996, 1-888-733-2787: - '' Wind and Water.''; with Nathan Bishop MacDonald, Robyn Carrigan,
Matthew Earhart , Ella Dubinsky LouisdaleSeal Cove Restaurant & Lounge: # 474 -Hwy # 32 0: 902-345-0655: 5pm - Don Campbell Saturday sessions Waterfront -Louisdale Lions Property: 347 Hwy #320: 10am - waterfront park-grand opening; outdoor mass, BBQ, kids events, beer garden;
- 11:30am to 1:30pm-live music; Donna Marie DeWolfe,Daiel LeBlanc, TYBO, Tyrone & James,
- 1:30pm to 3:30pm-Stan band, tommy & Shelly Samson & Grace Thibault, Al Fasio
- 3:30pm to 6pm-Lauren Marchand, Luke Boudreau,Wendy Corkum Boudreau, Gillies Boudreau, Wayne Bona &
8pm to 11pm-beer bash with the Rebel Road Band Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 8am - conversations, music, and the voices and views of Nova Scotia's Gaelic community. http://live.cioe975.ca/ 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickey noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquette LunenburgBandstand: .....Saturdays in the park: 6 Sunnybrook Rd.: 2pm to 3pm - Heather MacIsaac & Mary Beth Carty Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series -Downhouse band New Waterford (Portlairge Ùr)Knights of Columbus Hall: 3236 Plummer Ave.: 902-862-6104: 4pm to 7pm - chase the ace music with Erin O’Brien and Ronnie Hogan North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port GeorgeJamboree: ..2026 July 25th--Annual Port George Country Jamboree.: highway # 362: - Annual Port George Country Jamboree. @$ 7; 10 hours of music Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - Eilidh J Bassani's art-''Catch a Fallen Sky''' Granville Green: .......2026 July 5th to Aug 9th--#32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: - #32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts Port MedwayThe Carol Baker-Mem'ries Centre: 1621 Port Medway Rd.: 3pm to 5:30pm - Caroll Baker's Musical Mem'ries Weekend;''An all Girl Affair'';
with Dolly Dunn, Caarroll Baker, Joyce Seamone, Jolee, Kim Tuplin,
@$25-advance [ TFOCBS@gmail.com ] Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair)Bras d’Or Lakes Inn: ...: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: hosted by St. Peter's Economic Development Organization & KitchenRackets.Org6pm to 8pm - Mike & Dave Murphy Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmaster's Pub': ..Saturday Matinees: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: - Linda & Dave Murphy Sydney (Suidni)Cape Breton Drive-In: 865 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-539-9922: - Mona & Supergirl Governor’s Pub: ....summer Ceilidih series: 233 Esplanade: 902-562-7646: 1pm to 4pm - Boyd MacNeil & Ryan macNeil The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - Cape Breton Kitchen party with Ron Neville-music of island musicians Sydney Mines (Méinnean Baile Shuidni)town-main street: ...2026 July 24th to 26th-#5th-Annual Sydney Mines Heritage Festival: 147 Legatto St.: - #5th Annual Sydney Mines Heritage Festival; craft sale, kids, street dance, Johnny Miles Race 5:30pm - Full circle TruroSalty Dog Brewing Company: 740 Prince St.: - Truro Rock the Hub http://www.rockthehub.ca/ Elyse Aeryn “SEE YOU OUT THERE”
Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 2pm to 6pm - Daryl MacLean's COUNTRY GOLD; 4 hours of great Classic Country music. http://countrygold.ca/ 7pm to 8pm - the CJFX Ceilidh--Cape Breton Fiddles with Dave Gillis; 8pm to 10pm - Sounds Atlantic-with Paul Kerwin, Glenn Baker & his guests ; ArichatLorenzo Building -LeNoir Landing: 708 Veterans Memorial Drive: 2pm - ''Celebrating Musicl Roots'' with the Kidd brothers' Baddeck (Badaig)Freight Shed terrace: 5pm to 9pm - Nathan Bishop MacDonald St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Rachel Davis & Buddy MacDonald Belle-CôteCommunity Centre: .....2026 July 2nd to 26th-Belle Côte Days: 10615 Cabot Trail: - Belle Côte Days Belle Cote Community Centre 11am - Fireman's chicken BBQ-Margaree Forks Fire Dept; @$ 20; 2pm-kid's fest
-7pm-tunes & tides on the beach 10pm-Fireworks finale-beach Broad Cove (An Caolas Leathann)St Margaret’s of Scotland parish grounds: ....2026 July 26th-#70th Annual Broad Cove Scottish Concert: 178 Broad Cove Marsh Rd: 46°15.294′N 61°16.105′W: 3pm to 9pm - #70th Annual Broad Cove Scottish Concert ; Gordi Sampson, Dawn & Margie Beaton
Harvey Beaton, Alice Freeman, Ian MacDougall, James MacLean, Coiser an Eilean, Marion MacLeod
Kevin Dugas, the Beaton family, Joanne MacIntyre, Isabel MacEachern Chrissy Crowley,
the Fraser Family, Kennedy MacDonnell family, Pellerin Brothers. Melody Cameron, Celtic touch dancers
Sheena & Tessa Boucher, Ryan sisters, Cameron Chisholm, Brian Doyle, Company Road, Caden MacLellan,
Charlotte & Flora Jackson, Sarah Burns, Coisir En Eilean, Canso (Baile Chanso)Canso Sportsplex: ....2026 July 20th to 26th- #29th Annual Stan Rogers Folk Festival: Queen St. Extension: 1-888-554-7826: - #29th Annual Stan Rogers Folk Festival, ChéticampDoryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: - Adrew & Dwayne Poirier 2pm - Trad Sessions -join a community jam Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free music with Crissy Crowley, Jason Roach Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Glenville (An Gleann Dubh)Glenora Inn & Distillery: Route # 19 Ceilidh Trail: 46°09.178′N 61°19.037′W: 902-258-2662, 1-800-839-0491: 1pm to 3pm - John Francis MacNeil 8pm to 10pm - Neil McDaniel Grand Narrows (An Caolas Mór)Waterfront: 2:30pm to 5pm - : Jubilee (with Daniel Matheson & Sean Jackkson) 2:30pm to 5pm - free concerts Howie CenterRed Farm: 1957 Kings Rd.: noon to 5pm - Red Farm Kitchen party series; 5pm to 8pm - sunday jazz night; birthday celebrations for Anne lee Pace Kerr; with Janet Bickerton,
Debi Sullivan, Anne Lee Pace, Linda Muise, Joanne Rolls, Cindy Price, ;John Hawkins, Bhreagh LaFitte.
Matt Nicholson, Yunfei Han, @$ 15 HubbardsShore Club-Tuna Blue: 167 Shore Club Rd.: 902-857-1790: 11am to 3pm - Magic Mic DJ Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Jordan Musyscyn Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hands Dancing; annual groups exhibit Town wide: .... 2026 July 18th to 26th-#122nd Annual Inverness Gathering Summer Festival: 11am to 3pm - turkey dinner at firehall; [pre-sale; eat in or take out]
-3pm-#70th Annual broad cove concert; @$ 25; cash
-9pm-square dance after concert at SW Margaree Parish Hall; @$10 19+ Whit's Public House @ The Cabot Links: 18 Cabot Lane: 902-258-3933: 11am to 2pm - Celtic fiddle and piano featuring local talent Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Judique (Siudaig Mhór)Celtic Music Interpretive Centre: ....Sunday Ceilidhs.: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 2pm to 5pm - Sunday ceilidh with Rachel Davis Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am to 11:30am - Musical Walking Tour LouisbourgLouisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Louisbourg Playhouse: 11 Aberdeen St.: 45°55.169′N 59°58.276′W: 902-733-2996, 1-888-733-2787: - '' Wind and Water.''; with Nathan Bishop MacDonald, Robyn Carrigan,
Matthew Earhart , Ella Dubinsky Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 9am to 11am - Barn Dance with Keith Ross 3pm to 4pm - The Voice of New Scotland with Jean Watson Mabou (An Drochaid)Arena: ......Mabou Farmers Market: 186 Mabou Harbour Rd.: 46°04.614′N 61°24.074′W: 902-945-2378: 11am to 2pm - farmers market with local entertainment 11am to 2pm - Music from Mitch Poirier CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Fire Hall & Recreation Centre: 3921 Gabarus Highway: 902-727-3161: 6pm - ''Country night''' -with Erin O'Brien, Terry Peters, Evelyn MacRae, The Wild Country band, @$ 15 Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman -
music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)101.5 FM The Hawk: 609 Church St.: 902-625-1220: 9am to 11am - East Coast Rising with Chuck Boudreau 11am to noon - East Coast Countdown with Cameron MacEachern http://www.eastcoastcountdown.com Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - Eilidh J Bassani's art-''Catch a Fallen Sky''' Granville Green: .......2026 July 5th to Aug 9th--#32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: - #32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts 7pm - Tim Baker, Jordan Musycsyn Port Hood (Sestico)Clove Hitch Bar & Bistro: #8790 Hwy #19: 902-787-3035: 6pm to 9pm - Heather Ryan & Shane Savoury $5 Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Scotsville (Bun Na h-Aibhne)Egypt Falls: Pipers Glen Road: 6pm - Petunia & the Vipers Southwest Margaree (Bràigh na h-Aibhne)St Joseph's Parish Hall: 19678 Highway # 19: 902-248-2677: 9pm to midnight - ADULT square DANCE , AFTER Broad Cove Concert, @$ 10;
with Kenneth MacKenzie, Sydney (Suidni)Cape Breton Drive-In: 865 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-539-9922: - Mona & Supergirl Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 11:30am to 2:30pm - Jazz entertainment with Carl Getto and Matt Nicholson Simeon's Family Restaurant: 581 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-562-0251: 4pm to 7pm - music with Aaron C Lewis; St. George’s Church Hall: ...summer 2026 Revival Music Series: 119 Charlotte St.& Nepean St.: 902-549-0329: 7pm - ''Riverview 4''- Callie Doyle, Jadyn Hanson, Shaye Kennedy, Tifenn Beyer; @$ 25 The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 5pm to 8pm - Celtic Serenade with Host Donnie Campbell, the very best in Cape Breton Music
plus songs from Scotland & Ireland, presented by Merit Muffler-Wheel & Brake-Sydney 8pm to 9pm - host Wayne Tucker with Favourites from Newfoundland and Labrador Sydney Mines (Méinnean Baile Shuidni)town-main street: ...2026 July 24th to 26th-#5th-Annual Sydney Mines Heritage Festival: 147 Legatto St.: - #5th Annual Sydney Mines Heritage Festival; craft sale, kids, street dance, Johnny Miles Race
Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 6pm to 10pm - Bob Kingsley's -Country top 40 Baddeck (Badaig)St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Chrissy Crowley & Jason Roach ChéticampLe Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Eddie Cummings; no cover charge Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Glenville (An Gleann Dubh)Glenora Inn & Distillery: Route # 19 Ceilidh Trail: 46°09.178′N 61°19.037′W: 902-258-2662, 1-800-839-0491: 1pm to 3pm - Michelle Stevens 8pm to 10pm - Michelle Stevens Halifax (Halafacs)The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 8pm to 10pm - Session with Dave MacIsaac & Louis Benoit Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Jordan Musyscyn Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Judique (Siudaig Mhór)Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am to 11:30am - Musical Walking Tour LouisbourgFirehall: Main St.: 7pm to 9pm - Louisbourg Guitar Circle; Louisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Louisbourg Playhouse: 11 Aberdeen St.: 45°55.169′N 59°58.276′W: 902-733-2996, 1-888-733-2787: - '' Wind and Water.''; with Nathan Bishop MacDonald, Robyn Carrigan,
Matthew Earhart , Ella Dubinsky Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)Archibald's Waterfront: Tunes on the Town: 6pm to 8pm - Robbie Hancock K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Waterfront: 6pm to 8pm - ''Tunes on the Town''' -outdoor concert series; Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - Eilidh J Bassani's art-''Catch a Fallen Sky''' Granville Green: .......2026 July 5th to Aug 9th--#32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: - #32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts Port Hood (Sestico)....2026 July 7th to Aug 26th -9th Annual Central Park Ceilidhs: 12 Fraser Street: 7pm to 8pm - Inclement weather the Ceilidh will be cancelled
with a 50/50 drawn at the end of the Ceilidh ( proceeds to PHAD) . Bring your lawn chair Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas
ArichatSt. John's Centre for the Arts: 2513 Highway # 206: 6:30pm - Tuesday Island tunes Baddeck (Badaig)St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Mairi Rankin & Friends ChesterLordly Park: 6pm to 8pm - FOG Christmas Island (Eilean Na Nollaig)Fire Hall: ...2026-#36th Annual-Féis an Eilein: 8539 Grand Narrows, Highway # 223: 902-622-2605: 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Summer concert series; with Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean,
Cameron MacNeil, Maili MacKenzie, Ian MacQuarrie, Malcolm MacNeil, Lili Waatson ChéticampDoryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: - Chrissy Crowley & guest Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Bruno Clarence & Maurice ; no cover charge Senior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's Club: - 7pm to 9:30pm-Amateur Musical Circle-local talent DartmouthThe Cottage Café | An Teachín: Paddler's Cove-300 Prince Albert Rd.: 6:30pm - Scottish Gaelic conversation group hosted by Cathy Ann MacPhee & Emily McEwan Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Glenville (An Gleann Dubh)Glenora Inn & Distillery: Route # 19 Ceilidh Trail: 46°09.178′N 61°19.037′W: 902-258-2662, 1-800-839-0491: 1pm to 3pm - Neil McDaniel Kevin Levescounte 8pm to 10pm - Kevin Levescounte & Sandra Gillis Halifax (Halafacs)Driftwood Coastal Diner: 2103 Gottingen St.: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - live acoustic Irish traditional music jam; hosted by Ellen Gibling & Colin Carrigan Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair)The St. Ann's Bay United Church: ...Celtic Tea Room Ceilidhs: 46715 Cabot Trail: 7:30pm - @ $15, (children under 12 - $5) [ cash ONLY please ] 7:30pm - Kyle & Sheamus MacNeil (of the Barra MacNeils) Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Darrell Keigan Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: 6:30pm to 10pm - Brìghde Chaimbeul -Scottish smallpipe player; @$20-advance; outdoor event 6:30pm - Brìghde Chaimbeul is a Scottish smallpipes player from the Isle of Skye Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Judique (Siudaig Mhór)Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am to 11:30am - Musical Walking Tour LouisbourgLouisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Louisbourg Playhouse: 11 Aberdeen St.: 45°55.169′N 59°58.276′W: 902-733-2996, 1-888-733-2787: - '' Wind and Water.''; with Nathan Bishop MacDonald, Robyn Carrigan,
Matthew Earhart , Ella Dubinsky Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Community Centre-St. Mary's Parish Hall: 11538 Main St.: 46°04.341′N 61°23.412′W: 902-945-2630: 7:30pm to 9pm - Tuesday Night Céilidh; @ $12 / children 12 and under Free Community Parish Hall: 11538 Hwy # 19: 46°04.341′N 61°23.412′W: 7:30pm to 9pm - Tuesday Night Ceilidh; Donna Marie deWolffe, Andrea Beaton; @$ 12 7:30pm to 9pm - Tuesday Night Ceilidh; @$ 12 hosts- Derrick & Melody Cameron's & local musicians, dancers Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)Civic Centre - Bear Head Conference Room: ...2026 -Tuesday Ceilidhs. #31st: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-2591: 7:30pm to 9pm - Glenn Graham, Jackie Dunn MacIsaac and Coastline Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - Eilidh J Bassani's art-''Catch a Fallen Sky''' Granville Green: .......2026 July 5th to Aug 9th--#32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: - #32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts Port Hood (Sestico)Clove Hitch Bar & Bistro: #8790 Hwy #19: 902-787-3035: 7pm to 9pm - Ladies Nites Kiera Loane, no cover Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair)Ashley MacIsaac's-the Celtic Barn Gallery: 9769 Grenville St.: 7pm - Ashley's Private In house concerts; [ only 40 tickets per show ]; @$ 50
with Ashley MacIsaac , Ben Tucker, Jud Gunning; TruroThe Commune-Restaurant: 563 Prince St.: 902-843-1230: 6pm to 9pm - All Ages Open Mic with Meghan Lynn
Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)Columbus Field: ...2026 Aug 7th & 8th--Antigonish music Festival: 6pm to 9pm - ''Music on Main''; -Free concert for all ages, Music on Main: 6pm - Our Father's Fools, Merimac in Columbus Field St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - FAMILY STAGE-Biggest Little House in the Forest The People's Place Library: ....2016 Oct 21st & 23rd--#10th Annual International Film Festival: 283 Main Street: 902-863-4276: 11am - Julia Tynes' FREE concert ; Exploring Cultural Roots Through Music Concert Series. Baddeck (Badaig)St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam Young ChéticampDoryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: - River's Bend Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free music with Glen Roache DartmouthDahlia: 15 Kings Wharf: 7pm to 10pm - Open Mic with Kam Hayes-our 2nd anniversary Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Glenville (An Gleann Dubh)Glenora Inn & Distillery: Route # 19 Ceilidh Trail: 46°09.178′N 61°19.037′W: 902-258-2662, 1-800-839-0491: 1pm to 3pm8pm to 10pmGuysborough (Baile Mhainisdear)Waterfront: ...Summer 2025-tides and tunes: 74 Main St.: 902-533-2052: - Annmarie Pelly 6:30pm to 8pm - Tides & tunes-FREE Concert series Halifax (Halafacs)The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 7pm - Queen Kong - Old World Klezmer/New World Fire! Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair)North Shore Firehall: 46177 Cabot trail: 902-929-2822: 10am to 2pm - Weekly Gathering; FREE Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Darrell Keigan Inverness (An Sithean)Whit's Public House @ The Cabot Links: 18 Cabot Lane: 902-258-3933: 7pm to 10pm - musician-Eddie Cummings Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Judique (Siudaig Mhór)Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am to 11:30am - Musical Walking Tour LouisbourgLouisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Louisbourg Playhouse: 11 Aberdeen St.: 45°55.169′N 59°58.276′W: 902-733-2996, 1-888-733-2787: - '' Wind and Water.''; with Nathan Bishop MacDonald, Robyn Carrigan,
Matthew Earhart , Ella Dubinsky LouisdaleSeal Cove Restaurant & Lounge: # 474 -Hwy # 32 0: 902-345-0655: 5pm - Andre Pettipas Lower SackvillePink Piano Cafe & Lounge: 585 Sackville Dr.: - 1st & 3rd wednesday-is songwriters circle, & 2nd and 4th Wednesdays-is open stage Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Forks (Bruach Na h-Aibhne)Front Porch farm: 76 Hilltop Rd.: 902-623-0200: 6pm - Duane Andrews Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman -
music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - Eilidh J Bassani's art-''Catch a Fallen Sky''' Granville Green: .......2026 July 5th to Aug 9th--#32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: - #32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts the Carriage House: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: 7pm to 10pm - open mic with host Rob Smith Port Hood (Sestico)Admiral Lounge & Dining room: 148 Main St.: 902-787-3494: 7pm to 9pm - Wednesday Sessions at the Admiral; with tba Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna)Gaelic College-Concert Series-Instructor Ceilidhs: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Wednesday Night Instructors’ Ceilidh; in person only
@ $15 [held in the Great Hall of the Clans] St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair)Ashley MacIsaac's-the Celtic Barn Gallery: 9769 Grenville St.: 7pm - Ashley's Private In house concerts; [ only 40 tickets per show ]; @$ 50
with Ashley MacIsaac , Ben Tucker, Jud Gunning; St. Peter’s Lion Club Marina,: Strachan Cove.: 902-535-2729: 6pm to 7:30pm - Sound Production: Concerts by the Sea ; entertainment by Eastbound Sydney (Suidni)The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. TruroJulias Lounge: 165 Willow St.: 8pm to midnight - acoustic jams
Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)Heritage Museum: 20 East Main St.: 902-863-6160: 7pm to 8:30pm - ceildih with Troy MacGillivray & friends, Shannon MacKay; @$ 10 St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - FAMILY STAGE-Biggest Little House in the Forest ArichatIsland Nest Restaurant: 2344 Hwy #206: 902-226-0033: 7pm to 9pm - music with proceeds to Strait Richmond Palliative Care Society ( since 2019 ] Baddeck (Badaig)St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Melody Cameron & Derrick Cameron & Brian Doyle ChéticampLe Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Andrew Poirier & Mark Poiruer; no cover charge town-La Société Saint-Pierre: .. 2026 July 30th to Aug 2nd-#51st Annual Festival de l'Escaouette: ; 15584Cabot Trail,: 902-224-2642, 902-224-1876: - #51st Annual Festival de l'Escaouette DartmouthMontes Showbar Grill: 245 Waverley Rd.: 902-435-1770: 8pm - jam with-Dan Baird and his recurring cast Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. DominionArena: ...Seaside Daze 2026: 12:30pm to 2:30pm - Seaside Daze 2026 - Dominion rink music with Erin O’Brien and Ronnie Hogan Glencoe Mills (Gleann Comhainn)St Josephs Church Hall: ...9pm to midnight- Thursday Family Square Dances: 612 Glencoe Rd.: 45°57.713′N 61°18.924′W:
9pm to midnight; @ $ 10, ; Children 10 years & under free-with adult . Canteen available.9pm to midnight - square dance with Kinnon & Betty Lou Beaton Glenville (An Gleann Dubh)Glenora Inn & Distillery: Route # 19 Ceilidh Trail: 46°09.178′N 61°19.037′W: 902-258-2662, 1-800-839-0491: 1pm to 3pm8pm to 10pmHalifax (Halafacs)The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 7:30pm - Victoria Staff W/ Julia Cunningham & Fiona Clancey Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair)Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort: #30 Buchanan Drive: 902-929-2584, 1-866-929-2585: - music with Elia Dunbinsky & friends Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Darrell Keigan Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - @$15-thursday night ceilidhs local entertainers; & square dance lessons;
host is Kyle Kenned MacDonald [musicians contact iccaevents@invernessarts.com ] Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Judique (Siudaig Mhór)Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am to 11:30am - Musical Walking Tour Little Bras d'OrBlue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ; bring an instrument & join in; ; FREE LouisbourgLouisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Louisbourg Playhouse: 11 Aberdeen St.: 45°55.169′N 59°58.276′W: 902-733-2996, 1-888-733-2787: - '' Wind and Water.''; with Nathan Bishop MacDonald, Robyn Carrigan,
Matthew Earhart , Ella Dubinsky Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Strathspey Performing Arts Centre: 11156 Hwy #19: 46°03.740′N 61°24.442′W: 902-945-5300: 3pm & 7pm - Little Lorraine; @$ 15; as a fundraiser for the film festival.
unamakicapebretonfilmfestival.ca The Bridge - An Drochaid Museum: 11513 Main St.: 902-945-2311: 7pm - music session Margaree Forks (Bruach Na h-Aibhne)Firemen’s club: 7811 Cabot trail: 902-248-2952: 7pm to 9pm - ''Herman's Jam' night music; 19+ donations to Margaree meals on wheels Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series New Glasgow (Glaschu Ùr)Glasgow Square Theatre: 155 Riverside Pkwy: 902-752-4800: 7pm - the electric ceilidh #30th-birthday party Morgan Toney, the East Pointers The Jubilee Riverfront: 6pm - Glasgow square jubilee stage; all ages East Pointers North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)Archibald's Waterfront: Tunes on the Town: 6pm to 8pm - Jacob Noonan K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Waterfront: 6pm to 8pm - ''Tunes on the Town''' -outdoor concert series; Petit-ÉtangCampground-Cape Breton highlands National Park: 16648 Cabot Trail: 6:30pm - shelter Kitchen Party related voices La Rigouèche Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - Eilidh J Bassani's art-''Catch a Fallen Sky''' Granville Green: .......2026 July 5th to Aug 9th--#32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: - #32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts Port Hood (Sestico)Chestico Museum & Historical Society: ..2026...Summer Ceilidh series: 8095 Hwy # 19: 45°58.877′N 61°31.028′W: 902-787-2244: 7pm to 8pm - Vincent MacDonald, Taya MacDonald, Lauchie Beaton, Dave Ellig River BourgeoisAnne Sampson Seniors Building: 39 Recreation Rd.: 6:30pm to 9pm - Gerry's music circle with Edna & Gerry and Friends; SackvilleFreemans: 902-865-2555: 8pm to 11pm - freejam open mic with freeham houseband, feat, host Jer Mombo Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair)Ashley MacIsaac's-the Celtic Barn Gallery: 9769 Grenville St.: 3pm - Ashley's Private In house concerts; [ only 40 tickets per show ] ; @$ 50
with Ashley MacIsaac , Ben Tucker, Jud Gunning; town: ......2026 Aug -Nicolas Denys Days: 902-535-2185: - Nicolas Denys Days https://swimthecanal.visitstpeters.com/ Sydney (Suidni)Big Fiddle: ...''Meet me at the Fiddle-Dockside sessions'': 74 Esplanade St.: 902-564-0800: noon to 2pm - Ed Woodsworth Holiday Inn-Eave Restaurant and Bar: 300 Esplanade: 902-562-7500, 1-877-660-8550: 6pm to 9pm - live entertainment with Carl Getto & Matt Nicholson Wentworth Park: ....2026--Makin' Waves-: 6pm - Tim Baker & Al Hands with Jeremy Fisher
Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - FAMILY STAGE-Biggest Little House in the Forest 7:30pm - concert with Old Man Luedecke Baddeck (Badaig)Bras d’or Yacht Club-Tiller & Wheel Lounge: 1 Jones St.: 902-295-2107: 5pm to 8pm - musician's circle / Jam sessions; all welcome St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Mairi Rankin & Friends ·The Freight Shed at the Terrace: 22 Water St.: 902-205-3600: 5pm to 9pm - live Celtic entertainment by Nathan Bishop MacDonald ChéticampDoryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: - Louis Arsenault Le Conseil des arts de Chéticamp: 15118 Cabot Trail: 902-224-1876: 7:30pm - gala du festival de L'Escaouette'; a tribute to Andre Aucoin
at Salle Père Anselme Chiasson Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Andrew Poirier & Mark Poiruer; no cover charge town-La Société Saint-Pierre: .. 2026 July 30th to Aug 2nd-#51st Annual Festival de l'Escaouette: ; 15584Cabot Trail,: 902-224-2642, 902-224-1876: - #51st Annual Festival de l'Escaouette Creignish (Creiginnis)Community Hall: ...''Happy Hour Live Music'': 2123 Highway 19: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476: 6pm to 9pm - the Roach Family 6pm to 9pm - Happy Hour , great music as well. The CREIG Pub & Patio Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Dundee (Dùn Deagh)Dundee Resort & Golf Club-Macrae's dining room: 2750 West Bay Highway: 902-345-2649, 1-844-638-6333: 8pm to 11pm - Annmarie Pelley D’EscousseGroundswell Pub & Inn: # 3283 Highway 320: 902-777-7777: 6pm to 8pm - open mic with host Tyrone David Glenville (An Gleann Dubh)Glenora Inn & Distillery: Route # 19 Ceilidh Trail: 46°09.178′N 61°19.037′W: 902-258-2662, 1-800-839-0491: 1pm to 3pm8pm to 10pmHalifax (Halafacs)Prospect Road Community Center: Prospect Rd.: 7pm to 9pm - Jam Session HubbardsShore Club-Tuna Blue: 167 Shore Club Rd.: 902-857-1790: 5pm to 8pm - Maurice Aucoin Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair)The St. Ann's Bay United Church: ...Celtic Tea Room Ceilidhs: 46715 Cabot Trail: 7:30pm - @ $15, (children under 12 - $5) [ cash ONLY please ] 7:30pm - The Narrows (from Halifax) with Roy MacLaren, Colin Carrigan & Mary Beth Carty Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Kim Dunn Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: 6pm - Pretty Archie & Caragh Kennedy Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Judique (Siudaig Mhór)Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am to 11:30am - Musical Walking Tour LouisbourgLouisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Louisbourg Playhouse: 11 Aberdeen St.: 45°55.169′N 59°58.276′W: 902-733-2996, 1-888-733-2787: - '' Wind and Water.''; with Nathan Bishop MacDonald, Robyn Carrigan,
Matthew Earhart , Ella Dubinsky Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Fire Hall & Recreation Centre: 3921 Gabarus Highway: 902-727-3161: 7pm to 9pm - Marion Bridge Guitar Circle; Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series New Glasgow (Glaschu Ùr)Glasgow Square Theatre: 155 Riverside Pkwy: 902-752-4800: - Valley, Alert the Medic, Kasador, Begonia, the public service The Jubilee Riverfront: - Valley, Alert the Medic, Begonia, Kasador, the Public service, Joel Plaskett Emergency
Tanika Charles, the Stanfiends, Sam Roberts band, Contrived, Jon Bryant, Julian Taylor
Customer Service, Kathleen Edwards, The Culls North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Petit-de-GratSt Joseph’s Parish Hall: 56 Boudreauville Rd.: 9pm to 1am - adult Dance with East of Sixty; @$10 Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - Eilidh J Bassani's art-''Catch a Fallen Sky''' Granville Green: .......2026 July 5th to Aug 9th--#32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: - #32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts Royal Canadian Legion-Branch #43: 303 Reeves St.: 902-625-2732: - dance Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair)Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmaster's Pub': ..Saturday Matinees: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: 6pm - Jason W MacDonald MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: 8pm to 11pm - jam session with host Jay Smith St. Peter’s Lion Club Marina,: Strachan Cove.: 902-535-2729: 5pm to 8:30pm - ''PianOcean-Notes on the water'';-Marieke Huysmans will perform from her sailboat,
with Roger Stone & Kevin LeVesconte. Luke, Jordi and Kyle will open the show with a trad Celtic set. town: ......2026 Aug -Nicolas Denys Days: 902-535-2185: - Nicolas Denys Days https://swimthecanal.visitstpeters.com/ Sydney (Suidni)Breton Brewing: 364 Keltic Drive-Coxheath: 902-270-4677: 4pm to 7pm - Driftwood Cape Breton , Victoria McDougall Cape Breton Drive-In: 865 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-539-9922: - Spiderman & the Breadwinner Daniel's Taphouse-Restaurant & Lounge: 456 Charlotte St.: 902-562-8586: 9pm to 1am - Erin OBrien with full band, All ages 19+ The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - East Coast after dark -promoting Maritime culture, heritage and artistic talent TrentonHillside Community Hall: 27 Chance Harbour Rd.: 902-755-3938: 6:30pm to 9pm - Kitchen party jam; All singers and players welcome, musicians free of charge, audience @$ 5 Washabuck (Uaiseabuc)Washabuck Hall: ...2026 July 31st to August 9th- Annual-Along the Shores of Washabuck Summer Festival: 4449 Washabuck Road: - Along the Shores of Washabuck Summer Festival (aka. Washabuck Days!) - The 50th Annual Square Dance- featuring Donnie Campbell, Troy MacGillivray & Friends.
Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - FAMILY STAGE-Biggest Little House in the Forest ArichatRoyal Canadian Legion, Branch # 150: 1219 Veterans Memorial Dr.: 902-226-3089: 2pm to 4pm - ''music circle'''-jam session hosted by Daniel LeBlanc. Baddeck (Badaig)Alexander Graham Bell Museum: 559 Chebucto St.: 46°06.250′N 60°44.755′W: 902-295-2069: 10am to 1pm - Baddeck Farmers Market, vendors and music St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Mckayla MacNeil & Myles Davidson & Harold Davidson ChéticampDoryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 2pm - fiddle with tba 9pm - River's Bend Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free music with Glen Roache 9pm to midnight - Brian Doyle & Co.; Jim Logan, Jim Ralph, Steve Hughes town-La Société Saint-Pierre: .. 2026 July 30th to Aug 2nd-#51st Annual Festival de l'Escaouette: ; 15584Cabot Trail,: 902-224-2642, 902-224-1876: - #51st Annual Festival de l'Escaouette Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. FlorenceRoyal Canadian Legion, Branch #83: 610 Bras D'Or Florence Rd.: 902-736-6313: 7pm - the circle-jam music; @$ 2 Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Kim Dunn Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Highland Village Museum: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 45°56.912′N 60°49.020′W: 902-725-2272: 2pm to 6pm - #65th Annual Highland Village Day Concert ; @$20
Rankin MacInnis & The Broken Reeds Little Narrows (An Caolas Beag)Community Centre: 134 Highway 223: 902-756-2413: 8pm to 11pm - family dance on Highland Village day with Jordi, Kyle, Luke, Kaj, John Angus; @$ 10 LouisbourgLouisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Louisbourg Playhouse: 11 Aberdeen St.: 45°55.169′N 59°58.276′W: 902-733-2996, 1-888-733-2787: - '' Wind and Water.''; with Nathan Bishop MacDonald, Robyn Carrigan,
Matthew Earhart , Ella Dubinsky town: ...2022 June 17th to 19th -#7th Annual -'Roots to Boots Festival': 11pm to 1am - Erin OBrien with FAKE ID band to close out Crabfest 2026, ages 19+ Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 8am - conversations, music, and the voices and views of Nova Scotia's Gaelic community. http://live.cioe975.ca/ 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickey noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquette Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series -3 way stop New Glasgow (Glaschu Ùr)Glasgow Square Theatre: 155 Riverside Pkwy: 902-752-4800: - Joel Plaskett, Emergency, the Stanfields, Tanika Charles, Customer service The Jubilee Riverfront: - Valley, Alert the Medic, Begonia, Kasador, the Public service, Joel Plaskett Emergency
Tanika Charles, the Stanfiends, Sam Roberts band, Contrived, Jon Bryant, Julian Taylor
Customer Service, Kathleen Edwards, The Culls North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - Eilidh J Bassani's art-''Catch a Fallen Sky''' Granville Green: .......2026 July 5th to Aug 9th--#32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: - #32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts Port Hood (Sestico)St. Stephen’s-Jubilee United Church Hall: 239 Main St.: 902-787-2740: 7pm to 9pm - The Little White Church music jam sessions @$ 5; & tea; All musicians are welcome ; Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair)town: ......2026 Aug -Nicolas Denys Days: 902-535-2185: - Nicolas Denys Days https://swimthecanal.visitstpeters.com/ Sydney (Suidni)Cape Breton Drive-In: 865 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-539-9922: - Spiderman & the Breadwinner Centre 200: 481 George St.: 902-564-2200, 1-877-545-3330: 9pm to 1am - #40th celebrations; with Slowcoasteroaster, The Tom Fun Orchestra
Pretty Archie; plus, showcasing three of Cape Breton's rising artists between acts:
Mae Rivers, Liv Taylor, Victoria MacDougall ;@: $25 Governor’s Pub: ....summer Ceilidih series: 233 Esplanade: 902-562-7646: 1pm to 4pm - Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - Cape Breton Kitchen party with Ron Neville-music of island musicians Washabuck (Uaiseabuc)Washabuck Hall: ...2026 July 31st to August 9th- Annual-Along the Shores of Washabuck Summer Festival: 4449 Washabuck Road: - Along the Shores of Washabuck Summer Festival (aka. Washabuck Days!)
Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 2pm to 6pm - Daryl MacLean's COUNTRY GOLD; 4 hours of great Classic Country music. http://countrygold.ca/ 7pm to 8pm - the CJFX Ceilidh--Cape Breton Fiddles with Dave Gillis; 8pm to 10pm - Sounds Atlantic-with Paul Kerwin, Glenn Baker & his guests ; St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - FAMILY STAGE-Biggest Little House in the Forest Baddeck (Badaig)Freight Shed terrace: 5pm to 9pm - Nathan Bishop MacDonald St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Mckayla MacNeil & Myles Davidson & Harold Davidson ChéticampDoryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 2pm - Trad Sessions -join a community jam La Place des arts Père-Anselme-Chiasson -Cultural Canton-NDA: 7:30pm - La crise musicale de Joseph‑Hubert; Salle Père Anselme Chiasson Le Conseil des arts de Chéticamp: 15118 Cabot Trail: 902-224-1876: 7:30pm - la crise comedie musicale with Joseph-Hubert; at Salle Père Anselme Chiasson Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free music with Crissy Crowley, Jason Roach town-La Société Saint-Pierre: .. 2026 July 30th to Aug 2nd-#51st Annual Festival de l'Escaouette: ; 15584Cabot Trail,: 902-224-2642, 902-224-1876: - #51st Annual Festival de l'Escaouette Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. D’EscousseLennox Passage Yacht Club: ...Rock D'escousse dock: 902-631-0069: - Lennox Passage Yacht Club Harbourfest -''Harbourfest 2026-Rock D'Escousse Dock'''
-3pm-East of Sixty, 4pm-Kenny Petitpas, 6pm-Jason MacDonald Glencoe Mills (Gleann Comhainn)St Josephs Church Hall: ...9pm to midnight- Thursday Family Square Dances: 612 Glencoe Rd.: 45°57.713′N 61°18.924′W:
9pm to midnight; @ $ 10, ; Children 10 years & under free-with adult . Canteen available.9pm to midnight - square dance with John Pellerine, Allan Dewar Grand Narrows (An Caolas Mór)Waterfront: 2:30pm to 5pm - : Susan MacLean and Stephanie MacDonald 2:30pm to 5pm - free concerts Howie CenterRed Farm: 1957 Kings Rd.: noon to 5pm - Red Farm Kitchen party series; Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: - Lennie Gallant, Asif Illyas, Terra Spencer, Nick Van Eede (Cutting Crew), The Town Heroes;
Joel Plaskett; 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Kim Dunn Inverness (An Sithean)Whit's Public House @ The Cabot Links: 18 Cabot Lane: 902-258-3933: 11am to 2pm - Celtic fiddle and piano featuring local talent Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Judique (Siudaig Mhór)Celtic Music Interpretive Centre: ....Sunday Ceilidhs.: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 2pm to 5pm - Sunday ceilidh with Donna Marie DeWolfe St. Margaret of Scotland Church: River Denys: 4pm - Best of Boxwood town: - Judique #251-Judique on the floor festival LouisbourgLouisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Louisbourg Playhouse: 11 Aberdeen St.: 45°55.169′N 59°58.276′W: 902-733-2996, 1-888-733-2787: - '' Wind and Water.''; with Nathan Bishop MacDonald, Robyn Carrigan,
Matthew Earhart , Ella Dubinsky Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 9am to 11am - Barn Dance with Keith Ross 3pm to 4pm - The Voice of New Scotland with Jean Watson Mabou (An Drochaid)Arena: ......Mabou Farmers Market: 186 Mabou Harbour Rd.: 46°04.614′N 61°24.074′W: 902-945-2378: 11am to 2pm - farmers market with local entertainment 11am to 2pm - Music from Neil McDaniel CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Forks (Bruach Na h-Aibhne)Dr Coady & Tompkins Memorial Library: 7972 Cabot Trail: 46°20.064′N 61°05.873′W: 902-248-2821: 7pm - Margaree Summer concert series; @ $ 10 Brooklyn MacKinnon, the Silent Alarmists
[ Lindsay Chiasson, Shane Gyorfi, Bruce Miller, Coady Peters ] Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series -Kevalone New Glasgow (Glaschu Ùr)Glasgow Square Theatre: 155 Riverside Pkwy: 902-752-4800: - Sam Roberts band, Kathleen Edwards, Julian Taylor, Contrived, the Culls, Jon Bryant The Jubilee Riverfront: - Valley, Alert the Medic, Begonia, Kasador, the Public service, Joel Plaskett Emergency
Tanika Charles, the Stanfiends, Sam Roberts band, Contrived, Jon Bryant, Julian Taylor
Customer Service, Kathleen Edwards, The Culls New Waterford (Portlairge Ùr)Knights of Columbus Hall: 3236 Plummer Ave.: 902-862-6104: 4pm to 7pm - chase the ace music with Erin O’Brien and Ronnie Hogan North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman -
music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)101.5 FM The Hawk: 609 Church St.: 902-625-1220: 9am to 11am - East Coast Rising with Chuck Boudreau 11am to noon - East Coast Countdown with Cameron MacEachern http://www.eastcoastcountdown.com Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - Eilidh J Bassani's art-''Catch a Fallen Sky''' Granville Green: .......2026 July 5th to Aug 9th--#32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: - #32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts 7pm - Aaron MacDonald band, Jon Hines & Frank Sultana Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair)town: ......2026 Aug -Nicolas Denys Days: 902-535-2185: - Nicolas Denys Days https://swimthecanal.visitstpeters.com/ 1pm - swim the St.Peter's Canal; https://www.facebook.com/groups/SwimTheCanal
a fundraiser to support the volunteer activities of the Village on the Canal Association. Sydney (Suidni)Cape Breton Drive-In: 865 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-539-9922: - Spiderman & the Breadwinner Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 11:30am to 2:30pm - Jazz entertainment with Carl Getto and Matt Nicholson Simeon's Family Restaurant: 581 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-562-0251: 4pm to 7pm - music with Aaron C Lewis; The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 5pm to 8pm - Celtic Serenade with Host Donnie Campbell, the very best in Cape Breton Music
plus songs from Scotland & Ireland, presented by Merit Muffler-Wheel & Brake-Sydney 8pm to 9pm - host Wayne Tucker with Favourites from Newfoundland and Labrador Washabuck (Uaiseabuc)Washabuck Hall: ...2026 July 31st to August 9th- Annual-Along the Shores of Washabuck Summer Festival: 4449 Washabuck Road: - Along the Shores of Washabuck Summer Festival (aka. Washabuck Days!)
Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 6pm to 10pm - Bob Kingsley's -Country top 40 St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - FAMILY STAGE-Biggest Little House in the Forest Baddeck (Badaig)St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Hailee MacDonald & Jason Roach ChéticampLe Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Eddie Cummings; no cover charge town-La Société Saint-Pierre: .. 2026 July 30th to Aug 2nd-#51st Annual Festival de l'Escaouette: ; 15584Cabot Trail,: 902-224-2642, 902-224-1876: - #51st Annual Festival de l'Escaouette Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs)The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 8pm to 10pm - Session with Dave MacIsaac & Louis Benoit Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Inverness (An Sithean)Whit's Public House @ The Cabot Links: 18 Cabot Lane: 902-258-3933: 7pm to 10pm - ; entertainment by Eastbound Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Judique (Siudaig Mhór)town: - Judique #251-Judique on the floor festival LouisbourgFirehall: Main St.: 7pm to 9pm - Louisbourg Guitar Circle; Louisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Louisbourg Playhouse: 11 Aberdeen St.: 45°55.169′N 59°58.276′W: 902-733-2996, 1-888-733-2787: - '' Wind and Water.''; with Nathan Bishop MacDonald, Robyn Carrigan,
Matthew Earhart , Ella Dubinsky Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)Archibald's Waterfront: Tunes on the Town: 6pm to 8pm - Ernie Wells K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Waterfront: 6pm to 8pm - ''Tunes on the Town''' -outdoor concert series; Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - Eilidh J Bassani's art-''Catch a Fallen Sky''' Granville Green: .......2026 July 5th to Aug 9th--#32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: - #32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts Port Hood (Sestico)....2026 July 7th to Aug 26th -9th Annual Central Park Ceilidhs: 12 Fraser Street: 7pm to 8pm - Inclement weather the Ceilidh will be cancelled
with a 50/50 drawn at the end of the Ceilidh ( proceeds to PHAD) . Bring your lawn chair Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna)Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Adult summer session # 1; Washabuck (Uaiseabuc)Washabuck Hall: ...2026 July 31st to August 9th- Annual-Along the Shores of Washabuck Summer Festival: 4449 Washabuck Road: - Along the Shores of Washabuck Summer Festival (aka. Washabuck Days!) Whycocomagh (Hogamah)Bayside Garden & Market: 9657 Trans Canada Hwy 10: 8pm to 11pm - FREE BS music concert; with host Mike Nikas; Brian Doyle “BS” band plus The HiBoys
Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - FAMILY STAGE-Biggest Little House in the Forest ArichatSt. John's Centre for the Arts: 2513 Highway # 206: 6:30pm - Tuesday Island tunes Baddeck (Badaig)St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Stephanie MacDonald & Susan MacLean ChesterLordly Park: 6pm to 8pm - Kevin's Gypsy Minstrels Christmas Island (Eilean Na Nollaig)Fire Hall: ...2026-#36th Annual-Féis an Eilein: 8539 Grand Narrows, Highway # 223: 902-622-2605: 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Summer concert series; with John MacLean, Cailean MacLean, Katie McNally
Neil Pearlman, Kaj Udby, Kaatherine MacDonald, Hannah Krebs ChéticampDoryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 8pm to 11pm - Dara Smith-MacDonald, Adam Young; Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Bruno Clarence & Maurice ; no cover charge Senior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's Club: - 7pm to 9:30pm-Amateur Musical Circle-local talent DartmouthThe Cottage Café | An Teachín: Paddler's Cove-300 Prince Albert Rd.: 6:30pm - Scottish Gaelic conversation group hosted by Cathy Ann MacPhee & Emily McEwan Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs)Driftwood Coastal Diner: 2103 Gottingen St.: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - live acoustic Irish traditional music jam; hosted by Ellen Gibling & Colin Carrigan Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair)The St. Ann's Bay United Church: ...Celtic Tea Room Ceilidhs: 46715 Cabot Trail: 7:30pm - @ $15, (children under 12 - $5) [ cash ONLY please ] 7:30pm - Lucy MacNeil & Rob Durando Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Judique (Siudaig Mhór)town: - Judique #251-Judique on the floor festival LouisbourgLouisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Louisbourg Playhouse: 11 Aberdeen St.: 45°55.169′N 59°58.276′W: 902-733-2996, 1-888-733-2787: - '' Wind and Water.''; with Nathan Bishop MacDonald, Robyn Carrigan,
Matthew Earhart , Ella Dubinsky Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Community Centre-St. Mary's Parish Hall: 11538 Main St.: 46°04.341′N 61°23.412′W: 902-945-2630: 7:30pm to 9pm - Tuesday Night Céilidh; @ $12 / children 12 and under Free Community Parish Hall: 11538 Hwy # 19: 46°04.341′N 61°23.412′W: 7:30pm to 9pm - Tuesday Night Ceilidh; Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean; @$ 12 7:30pm to 9pm - Tuesday Night Ceilidh; @$ 12 hosts- Derrick & Melody Cameron's & local musicians, dancers Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)Civic Centre - Bear Head Conference Room: ...2026 -Tuesday Ceilidhs. #31st: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-2591: 7:30pm to 9pm - John Pellerin, Allan Dewar and friends Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - Eilidh J Bassani's art-''Catch a Fallen Sky''' Granville Green: .......2026 July 5th to Aug 9th--#32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: - #32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna)Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Adult summer session # 1; Sydney (Suidni)Daniel's Taphouse-Restaurant & Lounge: 456 Charlotte St.: 902-562-8586: 7pm - L'Acadie Chez; with Roger Boudreau, Marcel Le Fort Washabuck (Uaiseabuc)Washabuck Hall: ...2026 July 31st to August 9th- Annual-Along the Shores of Washabuck Summer Festival: 4449 Washabuck Road: - Along the Shores of Washabuck Summer Festival (aka. Washabuck Days!)
Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - FAMILY STAGE-Biggest Little House in the Forest - MAIN STAGE-the greatest play in the history of the World-theatre NB presentation Baddeck (Badaig)St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam Young Bras d’OrBras D’or Yacht Club: 8pm to 11pm - Erin OBrien with Ronnie Hogan, All ages 19+ ChéticampLe Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free music with Glen Roache DartmouthDahlia: 15 Kings Wharf: 7pm to 10pm - Open Mic with Kam Hayes-our 2nd anniversary Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Dundee (Dùn Deagh)Dundee Resort & Golf Club-Macrae's dining room: 2750 West Bay Highway: 902-345-2649, 1-844-638-6333: 8pm to 11pm - Echo-Dana Ryan Guysborough (Baile Mhainisdear)Waterfront: ...Summer 2025-tides and tunes: 74 Main St.: 902-533-2052: - Stressed out Charlee 6:30pm to 8pm - Tides & tunes-FREE Concert series Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair)North Shore Firehall: 46177 Cabot trail: 902-929-2822: 10am to 2pm - Weekly Gathering; FREE Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Inverness (An Sithean)Whit's Public House @ The Cabot Links: 18 Cabot Lane: 902-258-3933: 7pm to 10pm - musician-Eddie Cummings Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Songs & stories series: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: 8pm - The Turnbull Brothers Judique (Siudaig Mhór)town: - Judique #251-Judique on the floor festival Little Narrows (An Caolas Beag)Community Centre: 134 Highway 223: 902-756-2413: 7pm to 9pm - Music jam sessions LouisbourgLouisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Louisbourg Playhouse: 11 Aberdeen St.: 45°55.169′N 59°58.276′W: 902-733-2996, 1-888-733-2787: - '' Wind and Water.''; with Nathan Bishop MacDonald, Robyn Carrigan,
Matthew Earhart , Ella Dubinsky LouisdaleWaterfront -Louisdale Lions Property: 347 Hwy #320: 6pm to 7:30pm - Sound Production: Concerts by the Sea ; entertainment by Eastbound Lower SackvillePink Piano Cafe & Lounge: 585 Sackville Dr.: - 1st & 3rd wednesday-is songwriters circle, & 2nd and 4th Wednesdays-is open stage Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman -
music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - Eilidh J Bassani's art-''Catch a Fallen Sky''' Granville Green: .......2026 July 5th to Aug 9th--#32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: - #32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts the Carriage House: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: 7pm to 10pm - open mic with host Rob Smith Port Hood (Sestico)Admiral Lounge & Dining room: 148 Main St.: 902-787-3494: 7pm to 9pm - Wednesday Sessions at the Admiral; with tba Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna)Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Adult summer session # 1; Gaelic College-Concert Series-Instructor Ceilidhs: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Wednesday Night Instructors’ Ceilidh; in person only
@ $15 [held in the Great Hall of the Clans] Sydney (Suidni)The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. TruroJulias Lounge: 165 Willow St.: 8pm to midnight - acoustic jams Washabuck (Uaiseabuc)Washabuck Hall: ...2026 July 31st to August 9th- Annual-Along the Shores of Washabuck Summer Festival: 4449 Washabuck Road: - Along the Shores of Washabuck Summer Festival (aka. Washabuck Days!) - afternoon- the baseball field fun & BBQ supper at the Washabuck Community Centre.
-7pm-Live music featuring Kaj Udby, Jordi Martin, and Kyle LeVesconte.
Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)Heritage Museum: 20 East Main St.: 902-863-6160: 7pm to 8:30pm - ceildih with Dara Smith MacDonald, Leona Williams,
Junior Fraser, Heather MacIsaac; @$ 10 St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - FAMILY STAGE-Biggest Little House in the Forest - MAIN STAGE-the greatest play in the history of the World-theatre NB presentation ArichatIsland Nest Restaurant: 2344 Hwy #206: 902-226-0033: 7pm to 9pm - music with proceeds to Strait Richmond Palliative Care Society ( since 2019 ] Le Lenoir Landing: ...Concerts by the Sea: 6pm to 7:30pm - Sound Production: Concerts by the Sea ; entertainment by Eastbound Aulds Cove (Camus An Tuirc-nimhe)Cove Motel & restaurant: 298D-31 Rd.: 902-747-2700: 6pm to 8:30pm - ; entertainment by Eastbound Baddeck (Badaig)Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - The Golden Anniversaries St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Melody Cameron & Derrick Cameron & Brian Doyle ChéticampLe Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Andrew Poirier & Mark Poiruer; no cover charge DartmouthMontes Showbar Grill: 245 Waverley Rd.: 902-435-1770: 8pm - jam with-Dan Baird and his recurring cast Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Glencoe Mills (Gleann Comhainn)St Josephs Church Hall: ...9pm to midnight- Thursday Family Square Dances: 612 Glencoe Rd.: 45°57.713′N 61°18.924′W:
9pm to midnight; @ $ 10, ; Children 10 years & under free-with adult . Canteen available.9pm to midnight - square dance with Vincent McDonald, Taya MacDonald, Donald Gillis Halifax (Halafacs)The Seahorse Tavern-: 2037 Gottingen St.: 902-423-7200: 7pm - @ $10-advance; New Music Thursday" series Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair)Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort: #30 Buchanan Drive: 902-929-2584, 1-866-929-2585: - music with Elia Dunbinsky & friends Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - @$15-thursday night ceilidhs local entertainers; & square dance lessons;
host is Kyle Kenned MacDonald [musicians contact iccaevents@invernessarts.com ] Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Judique (Siudaig Mhór)town: - Judique #251-Judique on the floor festival Little Bras d'OrBlue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ; bring an instrument & join in; ; FREE LouisbourgLouisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Louisbourg Playhouse: 11 Aberdeen St.: 45°55.169′N 59°58.276′W: 902-733-2996, 1-888-733-2787: - '' Wind and Water.''; with Nathan Bishop MacDonald, Robyn Carrigan,
Matthew Earhart , Ella Dubinsky Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Forks (Bruach Na h-Aibhne)Firemen’s club: 7811 Cabot trail: 902-248-2952: 7pm to 9pm - ''Herman's Jam' night music; 19+ donations to Margaree meals on wheels Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)Archibald's Waterfront: Tunes on the Town: 6pm to 8pm - TBA K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Waterfront: 6pm to 8pm - ''Tunes on the Town''' -outdoor concert series; Petit-de-GratLa Picasse Centre Communautaire Culturel: ...2026 Aug 6th to 9th -Annual Festival Acadien de Petit-de-Grat: 3435 Highway #206: 902-226-0149: - Annual Acadian Festival Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - Eilidh J Bassani's art-''Catch a Fallen Sky''' Granville Green: .......2026 July 5th to Aug 9th--#32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: - #32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts Port Hood (Sestico)Chestico Museum & Historical Society: ..2026...Summer Ceilidh series: 8095 Hwy # 19: 45°58.877′N 61°31.028′W: 902-787-2244: 7pm to 8pm - Dara Smith-MacDonald, TBA, Ashley MacDonnell SackvilleFreemans: 902-865-2555: 8pm to 11pm - freejam open mic with freeham houseband, feat, host Jer Mombo Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna)Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Adult summer session # 1; Sydney (Suidni)Big Fiddle: ...''Meet me at the Fiddle-Dockside sessions'': 74 Esplanade St.: 902-564-0800: noon to 2pm - Jason Kempt Holiday Inn-Eave Restaurant and Bar: 300 Esplanade: 902-562-7500, 1-877-660-8550: 6pm to 9pm - live entertainment with Carl Getto & Matt Nicholson Wentworth Park: ....2026--Makin' Waves-: 6pm - Dave Sampson with Elyse Aeryn “SEE YOU OUT THERE” Washabuck (Uaiseabuc)Washabuck Hall: ...2026 July 31st to August 9th- Annual-Along the Shores of Washabuck Summer Festival: 4449 Washabuck Road: - Along the Shores of Washabuck Summer Festival (aka. Washabuck Days!)
Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)Columbus Field: ...2026 Aug 7th & 8th--Antigonish music Festival: - Antigonish music Festival; with Steven Lee Olsen, Campbell Johnston, Sean Michael Ryan,
Paige Penny, Charlie A'Court, Colleen Evelyn, the Mainlanders, Josee Champoux, Jolene Harnish St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - MAIN STAGE-the greatest play in the history of the World-theatre NB presentation - FAMILY STAGE-Biggest Little House in the Forest town sites: .. .2026 Aug 7th & 8th-Antigonish Music Festival: - Antigonish Music Festival in Columbus field; - • Campbell & Johnston, • Charlie A’Court, • Colleen Evelyn Baddeck (Badaig)Bras d’or Yacht Club-Tiller & Wheel Lounge: 1 Jones St.: 902-295-2107: 5pm to 8pm - musician's circle / Jam sessions; all welcome Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 8pm to 11pm - Erin O’Brien and Ronnie Hogan Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - The Golden Anniversaries St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Kevin Levesconte & Neil McDaniel ·The Freight Shed at the Terrace: 22 Water St.: 902-205-3600: 5pm to 9pm - live Celtic entertainment by Nathan Bishop MacDonald ChéticampDoryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 7:30pm - the Barra MacNeils-40th anniversary tour Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Andrew Poirier & Mark Poiruer; no cover charge Creignish (Creiginnis)Community Hall: ...''Happy Hour Live Music'': 2123 Highway 19: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476: 6pm to 9pm - Ashley MacDonnell 6pm to 9pm - Happy Hour , great music as well. The CREIG Pub & Patio Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. D’EscousseGroundswell Pub & Inn: # 3283 Highway 320: 902-777-7777: 6pm to 8pm - open mic with host Tyrone David Halifax (Halafacs)Prospect Road Community Center: Prospect Rd.: 7pm to 9pm - Jam Session Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair)The St. Ann's Bay United Church: ...Celtic Tea Room Ceilidhs: 46715 Cabot Trail: 7:30pm - Cameron Chisholm & Brenda Stubbert 7:30pm - @ $15, (children under 12 - $5) [ cash ONLY please ] Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Judique (Siudaig Mhór)town: - Judique #251-Judique on the floor festival LouisbourgLouisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Louisbourg Playhouse: 11 Aberdeen St.: 45°55.169′N 59°58.276′W: 902-733-2996, 1-888-733-2787: - '' Wind and Water.''; with Nathan Bishop MacDonald, Robyn Carrigan,
Matthew Earhart , Ella Dubinsky 7pm - Johnathan MacInnis & John Fukala; Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Fire Hall & Recreation Centre: 3921 Gabarus Highway: 902-727-3161: 7pm to 9pm - Marion Bridge Guitar Circle; Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free town-front street: ...2026 Aug 7th to 9th-Dockside Days: 902-794-3989: - Dockside Days Petit-de-GratLa Picasse Centre Communautaire Culturel: ...2026 Aug 6th to 9th -Annual Festival Acadien de Petit-de-Grat: 3435 Highway #206: 902-226-0149: - Annual Acadian Festival Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - Eilidh J Bassani's art-''Catch a Fallen Sky''' Granville Green: .......2026 July 5th to Aug 9th--#32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: - #32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Southwest Margaree (Bràigh na h-Aibhne)St Joseph's Parish Hall: 19678 Highway # 19: 902-248-2677: 8pm to 11pm - FAMILY square DANCE with Donna Marie DeWolfe @$ 10; St Anns (Baile Anna)Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Adult summer session # 1; St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair)MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: 8pm to 11pm - jam session with host Jay Smith Sydney (Suidni)Big Fiddle: ...''Meet me at the Fiddle-Dockside sessions'': 74 Esplanade St.: 902-564-0800: noon to 2pm - Jordan Musycsyn Cape Breton Drive-In: 865 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-539-9922: - the Odyssey & Obsession The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - East Coast after dark -promoting Maritime culture, heritage and artistic talent town: 6pm to 10pm - Biggest Car Shows this summer “Hot Aug Nights”
In support of Make A Wish Gary Chaisson & Friends TrentonHillside Community Hall: 27 Chance Harbour Rd.: 902-755-3938: 6:30pm to 9pm - Kitchen party jam; All singers and players welcome, musicians free of charge, audience @$ 5 Washabuck (Uaiseabuc)Washabuck Hall: ...2026 July 31st to August 9th- Annual-Along the Shores of Washabuck Summer Festival: 4449 Washabuck Road: - Along the Shores of Washabuck Summer Festival (aka. Washabuck Days!)
Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)Columbus Field: ...2026 Aug 7th & 8th--Antigonish music Festival: - Antigonish music Festival; with Steven Lee Olsen, Campbell Johnston, Sean Michael Ryan,
Paige Penny, Charlie A'Court, Colleen Evelyn, the Mainlanders, Josee Champoux, Jolene Harnish St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - MAIN STAGE-the greatest play in the history of the World-theatre NB presentation - FAMILY STAGE-Biggest Little House in the Forest town sites: .. .2026 Aug 7th & 8th-Antigonish Music Festival: - Antigonish Music Festival in Columbus field; - • Steven Lee Olsen, • Sean Michael Ryan, • Paige Penney, • The Mainlanders, • Josée Champoux
• Jolene Harnish Baddeck (Badaig)Alexander Graham Bell Museum: 559 Chebucto St.: 46°06.250′N 60°44.755′W: 902-295-2069: 10am to 1pm - Baddeck Farmers Market, vendors and music 7:30pm to 9:30pm - ''The Midsummer Music Series'' 7:30pm to 9:30pm - ''The Midsummer Music Series'' 7:30pm to 9:30pm - ''The Midsummer Music Series''; with Pianist Jennifer King; @$ 25 Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - The Golden Anniversaries St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Buddy MacDonald & Friends ChéticampDoryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 2pm - the Barra MacNeils-40th anniversary tour Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free music with Glen Roache Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton noon to 10pm - inaugural ''The NORTH OF SMOKEY MUSIC Jamboree''; @$ 35 [ ONLY 300 tickets ]
Danny Usifer, Derrick Hawley, Davey Fraser, Ryan Grover, Patrick Taylor, Dan Hughie & Andus Mackinnon,
Trail Bound (Bruce Courtney, Norman Macdonald, Meredith Stead, Katie Fitzgerald, Deron Donovan),
Gerard Barron, David Barretto, Glenn Macleod, David Doucette, Magaret Courtney,
Joey Rambeau, Richard Connors, Mike Gorey 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. FlorenceRoyal Canadian Legion, Branch #83: 610 Bras D'Or Florence Rd.: 902-736-6313: 7pm - the circle-jam music; @$ 2 Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Saturday ceilidhs ; @$ 5: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: - Shelly Campbell and Allan Dewar Judique (Siudaig Mhór)town: - Judique #251-Judique on the floor festival LouisbourgLouisbourg Fortress: 3 Fortress Service Road: 902-733-3552: - motorcycles 'Storm the Fortress''; http://capebretonbikerally.com/. 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Louisbourg Playhouse: 11 Aberdeen St.: 45°55.169′N 59°58.276′W: 902-733-2996, 1-888-733-2787: - '' Wind and Water.''; with Nathan Bishop MacDonald, Robyn Carrigan,
Matthew Earhart , Ella Dubinsky Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 8am - conversations, music, and the voices and views of Nova Scotia's Gaelic community. http://live.cioe975.ca/ 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickey noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquette Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series -final cut 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free town-front street: ...2026 Aug 7th to 9th-Dockside Days: 902-794-3989: - Dockside Days Petit-de-GratLa Picasse Centre Communautaire Culturel: ...2026 Aug 6th to 9th -Annual Festival Acadien de Petit-de-Grat: 3435 Highway #206: 902-226-0149: - Annual Acadian Festival Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - Eilidh J Bassani's art-''Catch a Fallen Sky''' Granville Green: .......2026 July 5th to Aug 9th--#32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: - #32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni)Cape Breton Drive-In: 865 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-539-9922: - the Odyssey & Obsession Casino Nova Scotia-Celtic Junction Bar & Grill: 525 George St.: 902-563-7777: 8pm to 11pm - music with Erin O’Brien and Ronnie Hogan ;All ages 19+ Steel City Sports Bar & Steakhouse: 252 Townsend St.: 7pm to 10pm - Driftwood Cape Breton The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - Cape Breton Kitchen party with Ron Neville-music of island musicians town: 6pm to 10pm - Biggest Car Shows this summer “Hot Aug Nights”
In support of Make A Wish Gary Chaisson & Friends Washabuck (Uaiseabuc)Washabuck Hall: ...2026 July 31st to August 9th- Annual-Along the Shores of Washabuck Summer Festival: 4449 Washabuck Road: - Along the Shores of Washabuck Summer Festival (aka. Washabuck Days!)
Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 2pm to 6pm - Daryl MacLean's COUNTRY GOLD; 4 hours of great Classic Country music. http://countrygold.ca/ 7pm to 8pm - the CJFX Ceilidh--Cape Breton Fiddles with Dave Gillis; 8pm to 10pm - Sounds Atlantic-with Paul Kerwin, Glenn Baker & his guests ; St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: 7:30pm - concert with Ian Sherwood and friends Baddeck (Badaig)Freight Shed terrace: 5pm to 9pm - Nathan Bishop MacDonald Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - The Golden Anniversaries St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Hailee MacDonald & Buddy MacDonald ChéticampDoryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: - Suppertime Music: Jeannine Chiasson & Kathleen LeBlanc 2pm - Trad Sessions -join a community jam Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free music with Crissy Crowley, Jason Roach Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. East Margaree (Margaraidh An Ear)behind St. Michael’s Church: ... 2026 August 9th-#13th Annual Margaree Highland Games (MHG): 1181 East Margaree Rd.: 902-235-2744: 7:30pm to 11:30pm - family square dance with Grand Narrows (An Caolas Mór)Waterfront: 2:30pm to 5pm - free concerts Halifax (Halafacs)Garrison Grounds: - Adam Ray is Dr. Phil; Pauly Shore & Dusty Slay
Greatoutdoorscomedyfestival Howie CenterRed Farm: 1957 Kings Rd.: noon to 5pm - Red Farm Kitchen party series; Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art Whit's Public House @ The Cabot Links: 18 Cabot Lane: 902-258-3933: 11am to 2pm - Celtic fiddle and piano featuring local talent Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Judique (Siudaig Mhór)Celtic Music Interpretive Centre: ....Sunday Ceilidhs.: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 2pm to 5pm - Sunday ceilidh with St. Margaret of Scotland Church: River Denys: 2pm - Mass on River Denys Mountain LouisbourgLouisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Louisbourg Playhouse: 11 Aberdeen St.: 45°55.169′N 59°58.276′W: 902-733-2996, 1-888-733-2787: - '' Wind and Water.''; with Nathan Bishop MacDonald, Robyn Carrigan,
Matthew Earhart , Ella Dubinsky Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 9am to 11am - Barn Dance with Keith Ross 3pm to 4pm - The Voice of New Scotland with Jean Watson Mabou (An Drochaid)Arena: ......Mabou Farmers Market: 186 Mabou Harbour Rd.: 46°04.614′N 61°24.074′W: 902-945-2378: 11am to 2pm - Music from Mary Beth Carty. 11am to 2pm - farmers market with local entertainment CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman -
music, interviews & Cape Breton segments town-front street: ...2026 Aug 7th to 9th-Dockside Days: 902-794-3989: - Dockside Days 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Dockside Days with Erin O’Brien -full band Petit-de-GratLa Picasse Centre Communautaire Culturel: ...2026 Aug 6th to 9th -Annual Festival Acadien de Petit-de-Grat: 3435 Highway #206: 902-226-0149: - Annual Acadian Festival Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)101.5 FM The Hawk: 609 Church St.: 902-625-1220: 9am to 11am - East Coast Rising with Chuck Boudreau 11am to noon - East Coast Countdown with Cameron MacEachern http://www.eastcoastcountdown.com Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - Eilidh J Bassani's art-''Catch a Fallen Sky''' Granville Green: .......2026 July 5th to Aug 9th--#32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: - #32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts 7pm - Ria Mae, Tamar Ilana, Ventanas Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni)Cape Breton Drive-In: 865 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-539-9922: - the Odyssey & Obsession Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 11:30am to 2:30pm - Jazz entertainment with Carl Getto and Matt Nicholson Simeon's Family Restaurant: 581 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-562-0251: 4pm to 7pm - music with Aaron C Lewis; The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 5pm to 8pm - Celtic Serenade with Host Donnie Campbell, the very best in Cape Breton Music
plus songs from Scotland & Ireland, presented by Merit Muffler-Wheel & Brake-Sydney 8pm to 9pm - host Wayne Tucker with Favourites from Newfoundland and Labrador Washabuck (Uaiseabuc)Washabuck Hall: ...2026 July 31st to August 9th- Annual-Along the Shores of Washabuck Summer Festival: 4449 Washabuck Road: - Along the Shores of Washabuck Summer Festival (aka. Washabuck Days!)
Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 6pm to 10pm - Bob Kingsley's -Country top 40 Baddeck (Badaig)Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - The Golden Anniversaries St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - CLOSED for Festiville Baddeck ChéticampLe Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Eddie Cummings; no cover charge Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs)The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 8pm to 10pm - Session with Dave MacIsaac & Louis Benoit Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic LouisbourgFirehall: Main St.: 7pm to 9pm - Louisbourg Guitar Circle; Louisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Louisbourg Playhouse: 11 Aberdeen St.: 45°55.169′N 59°58.276′W: 902-733-2996, 1-888-733-2787: - '' Wind and Water.''; with Nathan Bishop MacDonald, Robyn Carrigan,
Matthew Earhart , Ella Dubinsky Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)Archibald's Waterfront: Tunes on the Town: 6pm to 8pm - Danielle MacDonald K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Waterfront: 6pm to 8pm - ''Tunes on the Town''' -outdoor concert series; Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - Eilidh J Bassani's art-''Catch a Fallen Sky''' Port Hood (Sestico)....2026 July 7th to Aug 26th -9th Annual Central Park Ceilidhs: 12 Fraser Street: 7pm to 8pm - Inclement weather the Ceilidh will be cancelled
with a 50/50 drawn at the end of the Ceilidh ( proceeds to PHAD) . Bring your lawn chair Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna)Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Summer Adult Session # 2
ArichatSt. John's Centre for the Arts: 2513 Highway # 206: 6:30pm - Tuesday Island tunes Baddeck (Badaig)Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - The Golden Anniversaries St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLean ChesterLordly Park: 6pm to 8pm - Amanda Riley Christmas Island (Eilean Na Nollaig)Fire Hall: ...2026-#36th Annual-Féis an Eilein: 8539 Grand Narrows, Highway # 223: 902-622-2605: 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Summer concert series; with Shelly Campbell, Allan Dewar, Aidan MacNeil,
Cameron MacNeil, Stephanie Conn, Maya MacLeod ChéticampDoryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: - Tuesday Tunes: Donny LeBlanc & Maxim Cormier Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Bruno Clarence & Maurice ; no cover charge Senior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's Club: - 7pm to 9:30pm-Amateur Musical Circle-local talent DartmouthThe Cottage Café | An Teachín: Paddler's Cove-300 Prince Albert Rd.: 6:30pm - Scottish Gaelic conversation group hosted by Cathy Ann MacPhee & Emily McEwan Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Glace Bay (Glasbaidh)The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: 7pm - DONAIR-the Musical with Adam Young & Halifax (Halafacs)Driftwood Coastal Diner: 2103 Gottingen St.: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - live acoustic Irish traditional music jam; hosted by Ellen Gibling & Colin Carrigan Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair)The St. Ann's Bay United Church: ...Celtic Tea Room Ceilidhs: 46715 Cabot Trail: 7:30pm - Mairi Campbell & Malcolm MacNeill. . 7:30pm - @ $15, (children under 12 - $5) [ cash ONLY please ] Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic LouisbourgLouisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Louisbourg Playhouse: 11 Aberdeen St.: 45°55.169′N 59°58.276′W: 902-733-2996, 1-888-733-2787: - '' Wind and Water.''; with Nathan Bishop MacDonald, Robyn Carrigan,
Matthew Earhart , Ella Dubinsky Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Community Centre-St. Mary's Parish Hall: 11538 Main St.: 46°04.341′N 61°23.412′W: 902-945-2630: 7:30pm to 9pm - Tuesday Night Céilidh; @ $12 / children 12 and under Free Community Parish Hall: 11538 Hwy # 19: 46°04.341′N 61°23.412′W: 7:30pm to 9pm - Tuesday Night Ceilidh; @$ 12 hosts- Derrick & Melody Cameron's & local musicians, dancers 7:30pm to 9pm - Tuesday Night Ceilidh; Kyle MacDonald, Ceila Cameron; @$ 12 Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)Civic Centre - Bear Head Conference Room: ...2026 -Tuesday Ceilidhs. #31st: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-2591: 7:30pm to 9pm - Andrea Beaton, Rodney MacDonald, Jackie Dunn MacIsaac and Aaron MacDonald Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - Eilidh J Bassani's art-''Catch a Fallen Sky''' Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna)Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Summer Adult Session # 2 TruroThe Commune-Restaurant: 563 Prince St.: 902-843-1230: 6pm to 9pm - All Ages Open Mic with Meghan Lynn
Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)Music on Main: 6pm - the Ceilidhmen, the Barra MacNeils in St. Andews Jr School Pavlilion Baddeck (Badaig)Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - The Golden Anniversaries St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam Young ChéticampDoryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: - River's Bend Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free music with Glen Roache DartmouthDahlia: 15 Kings Wharf: 7pm to 10pm - Open Mic with Kam Hayes-our 2nd anniversary Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Glace Bay (Glasbaidh)The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: 7pm - DONAIR-the Musical with Adam Young & Guysborough (Baile Mhainisdear)Waterfront: ...Summer 2025-tides and tunes: 74 Main St.: 902-533-2052: - Eastbound 6:30pm to 8pm - Tides & tunes-FREE Concert series Waterfront Market: 74 Main St.: 8pm to 9pm - ; entertainment by Eastbound Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair)North Shore Firehall: 46177 Cabot trail: 902-929-2822: 10am to 2pm - Weekly Gathering; FREE Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art Whit's Public House @ The Cabot Links: 18 Cabot Lane: 902-258-3933: 7pm to 10pm - musician-Eddie Cummings Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Songs & stories series: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: 8pm - Dave Sampson LouisbourgLouisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Louisbourg Playhouse: 11 Aberdeen St.: 45°55.169′N 59°58.276′W: 902-733-2996, 1-888-733-2787: - '' Wind and Water.''; with Nathan Bishop MacDonald, Robyn Carrigan,
Matthew Earhart , Ella Dubinsky Lower SackvillePink Piano Cafe & Lounge: 585 Sackville Dr.: - 1st & 3rd wednesday-is songwriters circle, & 2nd and 4th Wednesdays-is open stage Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Strathspey Performing Arts Centre: 11156 Hwy #19: 46°03.740′N 61°24.442′W: 902-945-5300: 7:30pm - Outlaw country-Before the Outlaws-broadwalk productions Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman -
music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - Eilidh J Bassani's art-''Catch a Fallen Sky''' the Carriage House: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: 7pm to 10pm - open mic with host Rob Smith Port Hood (Sestico)Admiral Lounge & Dining room: 148 Main St.: 902-787-3494: 7pm to 9pm - Wednesday Sessions at the Admiral; with tba Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna)Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Summer Adult Session # 2 Gaelic College-Concert Series-Instructor Ceilidhs: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Wednesday Night Instructors’ Ceilidh; in person only
@ $15 [held in the Great Hall of the Clans] St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair)St. Peter’s Lion Club Marina,: Strachan Cove.: 902-535-2729: 6pm to 7:30pm - Sound Production: Concerts by the Sea ; entertainment by Eastbound Sydney (Suidni)The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. TruroJulias Lounge: 165 Willow St.: 8pm to midnight - acoustic jams
Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)Heritage Museum: 20 East Main St.: 902-863-6160: 7pm to 8:30pm - ceildih with John Pellerin, Leona Williams,
Junior Fraser, Tom & Theresa Gottschall; @$ 10 ArichatIsland Nest Restaurant: 2344 Hwy #206: 902-226-0033: 7pm to 9pm - music with proceeds to Strait Richmond Palliative Care Society ( since 2019 ] Le Lenoir Landing: ...Concerts by the Sea: 6pm to 7:30pm - Sound Production: Concerts by the Sea ; entertainment by Eastbound Baddeck (Badaig)Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - The Golden Anniversaries St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Melody Cameron & Derrick Cameron & Brian Doyle ChéticampLe Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Andrew Poirier & Mark Poiruer; no cover charge DartmouthMontes Showbar Grill: 245 Waverley Rd.: 902-435-1770: 8pm - jam with-Dan Baird and his recurring cast Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Glencoe Mills (Gleann Comhainn)St Josephs Church Hall: ...9pm to midnight- Thursday Family Square Dances: 612 Glencoe Rd.: 45°57.713′N 61°18.924′W:
9pm to midnight; @ $ 10, ; Children 10 years & under free-with adult . Canteen available.9pm to midnight - square dance with Wendy MacIsaac , Mac Morin Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair)Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort: #30 Buchanan Drive: 902-929-2584, 1-866-929-2585: - music with Elia Dunbinsky & friends Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art 6:30pm to 8:30pm - @$15-thursday night ceilidhs local entertainers; & square dance lessons;
host is Kyle Kenned MacDonald [musicians contact iccaevents@invernessarts.com ] Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Little Bras d'OrBlue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ; bring an instrument & join in; ; FREE LouisbourgLouisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Louisbourg Playhouse: 11 Aberdeen St.: 45°55.169′N 59°58.276′W: 902-733-2996, 1-888-733-2787: - '' Wind and Water.''; with Nathan Bishop MacDonald, Robyn Carrigan,
Matthew Earhart , Ella Dubinsky 7pm - Victoria McDougall & her band ''Driftwood Cape Breton''' Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Forks (Bruach Na h-Aibhne)Firemen’s club: 7811 Cabot trail: 902-248-2952: 7pm to 9pm - ''Herman's Jam' night music; 19+ donations to Margaree meals on wheels Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)Archibald's Waterfront: Tunes on the Town: 6pm to 8pm - Dylan Devoe K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Waterfront: 6pm to 8pm - ''Tunes on the Town''' -outdoor concert series; Petit-ÉtangCampground-Cape Breton highlands National Park: 16648 Cabot Trail: 6:30pm - shelter Kitchen Party related voices La Rigouèche Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - Eilidh J Bassani's art-''Catch a Fallen Sky''' Port Hood (Sestico)Chestico Museum & Historical Society: ..2026...Summer Ceilidh series: 8095 Hwy # 19: 45°58.877′N 61°31.028′W: 902-787-2244: 7pm to 8pm - Bonny Jean MacDonald, Cathy Hawley, Lauchie Beaton, Dave Ellig River BourgeoisAnne Sampson Seniors Building: 39 Recreation Rd.: 6:30pm to 9pm - Gerry's music circle with Edna & Gerry and Friends; SackvilleFreemans: 902-865-2555: 8pm to 11pm - freejam open mic with freeham houseband, feat, host Jer Mombo Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna)Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Summer Adult Session # 2 Sydney (Suidni)Big Fiddle: ...''Meet me at the Fiddle-Dockside sessions'': 74 Esplanade St.: 902-564-0800: noon to 2pm - Ed Woodsworth Holiday Inn-Eave Restaurant and Bar: 300 Esplanade: 902-562-7500, 1-877-660-8550: 6pm to 9pm - live entertainment with Carl Getto & Matt Nicholson
Baddeck (Badaig)Bras d’or Yacht Club-Tiller & Wheel Lounge: 1 Jones St.: 902-295-2107: 5pm to 8pm - musician's circle / Jam sessions; all welcome Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - The Golden Anniversaries St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Malcolm & Kyle MacNeil ·The Freight Shed at the Terrace: 22 Water St.: 902-205-3600: 5pm to 9pm - live Celtic entertainment by Nathan Bishop MacDonald ChéticampDoryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: - Free Live Music: Claude Bourgeois & Chester Delaney Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Andrew Poirier & Mark Poiruer; no cover charge Creignish (Creiginnis)Community Hall: ...''Happy Hour Live Music'': 2123 Highway 19: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476: 6pm to 9pm - CAPO3 6pm to 9pm - Happy Hour , great music as well. The CREIG Pub & Patio DartmouthWatefront: 4:30pm - Rock the Harbour with Helix, Toronto spoons Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Dundee (Dùn Deagh)Dundee Resort & Golf Club-Macrae's dining room: 2750 West Bay Highway: 902-345-2649, 1-844-638-6333: 8pm to 11pm - entertainment by Eastbound D’EscousseGroundswell Pub & Inn: # 3283 Highway 320: 902-777-7777: 6pm to 8pm - open mic with host Tyrone David Halifax (Halafacs)Prospect Road Community Center: Prospect Rd.: 7pm to 9pm - Jam Session Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair)The St. Ann's Bay United Church: ...Celtic Tea Room Ceilidhs: 46715 Cabot Trail: 7:30pm - Rose Morrison & Ryan (Barra) MacNeil 7:30pm - @ $15, (children under 12 - $5) [ cash ONLY please ] Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic LouisbourgLouisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Louisbourg Playhouse: 11 Aberdeen St.: 45°55.169′N 59°58.276′W: 902-733-2996, 1-888-733-2787: - '' Wind and Water.''; with Nathan Bishop MacDonald, Robyn Carrigan,
Matthew Earhart , Ella Dubinsky Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Mabou RidgeBig Belle Farm: 891 SW Mabou Ridge Rd.: 5pm to midnight - #8 Annual Blueberry jam; with Amelie Sampson Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Fire Hall & Recreation Centre: 3921 Gabarus Highway: 902-727-3161: 7pm to 9pm - Marion Bridge Guitar Circle; Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - Eilidh J Bassani's art-''Catch a Fallen Sky''' Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna)Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Summer Adult Session # 2 St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair)MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: 8pm to 11pm - jam session with host Jay Smith Sydney (Suidni)Cape Breton Drive-In: 865 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-539-9922: - Paw Patrol-Dino Movie; Amazing Digital Circus The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - East Coast after dark -promoting Maritime culture, heritage and artistic talent TrentonHillside Community Hall: 27 Chance Harbour Rd.: 902-755-3938: 6:30pm to 9pm - Kitchen party jam; All singers and players welcome, musicians free of charge, audience @$ 5
ArichatSt. John's Centre for the Arts: 2513 Highway # 206: 7pm - Hendoustan-musique royale Baddeck (Badaig)Alexander Graham Bell Museum: 559 Chebucto St.: 46°06.250′N 60°44.755′W: 902-295-2069: 10am to 1pm - Baddeck Farmers Market, vendors and music Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - The Golden Anniversaries St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Rachel Davis & Darren McMullen Big BaddeckLittle Church –Vicar's View-was St. Andrew’s United Church: 1450 Westside Rd.: - John McDermott, Drew Jurecka, Jason Fowler ;concert-series ChéticampDoryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 2pm - Fiddle: Howie MacDonald + 2nd Fiddler + Pianist 9pm - Live Band: National Acadian Day Party with Scott & Gerald Delhunty ft. Marc Babin Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free music with Glen Roache town-La Société Saint-Pierre: .. 2026 August 15th--National Acadian Day -La Fête Nationale de l'Acadie: ; 15584Cabot Trail,: - National Acadian Day http://www.acadiene.ca/ DartmouthWatefront: 4:30pm - Rock the Harbour with Kim Mithell, Nick Gilder, Sweeney Todd, Haywire Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. FlorenceRoyal Canadian Legion, Branch #83: 610 Bras D'Or Florence Rd.: 902-736-6313: 7pm - the circle-jam music; @$ 2 Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Inverness (An Sithean)Fire Hall: 15797 Rte # 19-Central Ave.: 7pm to 9:15pm - Inverness Chase the Ace ; entertainment by Eastbound ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Saturday ceilidhs ; @$ 5: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: 5pm to 8pm - Neil Pearlman and Katie McNally LouisbourgLouisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Louisbourg Playhouse: 11 Aberdeen St.: 45°55.169′N 59°58.276′W: 902-733-2996, 1-888-733-2787: - '' Wind and Water.''; with Nathan Bishop MacDonald, Robyn Carrigan,
Matthew Earhart , Ella Dubinsky Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 8am - conversations, music, and the voices and views of Nova Scotia's Gaelic community. http://live.cioe975.ca/ 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickey noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquette Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Mabou RidgeBig Belle Farm: 891 SW Mabou Ridge Rd.: 5pm to midnight - #8 Annual Blueberry jam; with Amelie Sampson Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: - #30th anniversary celebrations; 2pm- High Society & the Privateers
-8pm to 11pm-Summer Concert Series -Full circle 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - Eilidh J Bassani's art-''Catch a Fallen Sky''' Port Hood (Sestico)St. Stephen’s-Jubilee United Church Hall: 239 Main St.: 902-787-2740: 7pm to 9pm - The Little White Church music jam sessions @$ 5; & tea; All musicians are welcome ; Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna)Gaelic College -Hall of the Clans: .....2026 Aug 15th--#53rd Annual-The Festival of Cape Breton Fiddling: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3441: 2pm to 6pm - #53rd Annual-''The Festival of Cape Breton Fiddling''; gala concert [ @$ 20 ] OR
@ $50 includes entrance to the concert and your meal, but MUST be preordered by August 8th
E-transfer, financecbfa@gmail.com (security code: tradition)
-square dance following the concert
-jam session for all musicians following the square dance Sydney (Suidni)Cape Breton Drive-In: 865 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-539-9922: - Paw Patrol-Dino Movie; Amazing Digital Circus The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - Cape Breton Kitchen party with Ron Neville-music of island musicians
Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 2pm to 6pm - Daryl MacLean's COUNTRY GOLD; 4 hours of great Classic Country music. http://countrygold.ca/ 7pm to 8pm - the CJFX Ceilidh--Cape Breton Fiddles with Dave Gillis; 8pm to 10pm - Sounds Atlantic-with Paul Kerwin, Glenn Baker & his guests ; ArichatWaterfront: .....2017 September 8th to 10th-#7th Annual Cape Breton Paddlefest: - Bluenose II -https://bluenose.novascotia.ca/schedule AvondaleAvon River -Artists landing art gallery: 17 Belmont Rd.: 3pm - factory Girls, Ken Voita 3pm - Sofa Sundays upstairs on third sunday monthly; info@fullcirclefestival.ca Baddeck (Badaig)Alexander Graham Bell Museum: 559 Chebucto St.: 46°06.250′N 60°44.755′W: 902-295-2069: 7:30pm - Hendoustan-musique royale Freight Shed terrace: 5pm to 9pm - Nathan Bishop MacDonald Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - The Golden Anniversaries St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Rachel Davis & Darren McMullen ChéticampDoryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: - Suppertime Music with Martin Aucoin 2pm - Trad Sessions -join a community jam Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free music with Crissy Crowley, Jason Roach DartmouthWatefront: 3:30pm - Rock the Harbour with Loverboy, Lee Aaron, Titan, MIchelle Rydere, Side Hustle Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton 2pm - Artist Reception -with Eve Stockton 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Dundee (Dùn Deagh)Dundee Resort & Golf Club-Macrae's dining room: 2750 West Bay Highway: 902-345-2649, 1-844-638-6333: 6pm to 9pm - entertainment by Eastbound Grand Narrows (An Caolas Mór)Waterfront: 2:30pm to 5pm - free concerts 2:30pm to 5pm - : R.G. Schaller Guysborough IntervaleSt. Patrick’s Hall: 175 North Intervale Rd.: 2pm - Kitchen party. all welcome; @$ 5; and a lunch Howie CenterRed Farm: 1957 Kings Rd.: noon to 5pm - Red Farm Kitchen party series; Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art Whit's Public House @ The Cabot Links: 18 Cabot Lane: 902-258-3933: 11am to 2pm - Celtic fiddle and piano featuring local talent Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Judique (Siudaig Mhór)Celtic Music Interpretive Centre: ....Sunday Ceilidhs.: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 2pm to 5pm - Sunday ceilidh with LouisbourgLouisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Louisbourg Playhouse: 11 Aberdeen St.: 45°55.169′N 59°58.276′W: 902-733-2996, 1-888-733-2787: - '' Wind and Water.''; with Nathan Bishop MacDonald, Robyn Carrigan,
Matthew Earhart , Ella Dubinsky Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 9am to 11am - Barn Dance with Keith Ross 3pm to 4pm - The Voice of New Scotland with Jean Watson Mabou (An Drochaid)Arena: ......Mabou Farmers Market: 186 Mabou Harbour Rd.: 46°04.614′N 61°24.074′W: 902-945-2378: 11am to 2pm - farmers market with local entertainment 11am to 2pm - Music from Darrell Lahay. CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Forks (Bruach Na h-Aibhne)Dr Coady & Tompkins Memorial Library: 7972 Cabot Trail: 46°20.064′N 61°05.873′W: 902-248-2821: 7pm - Margaree Summer concert series; @ $ 10 Lisa Cameron, Aaron MacDonald Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman -
music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)101.5 FM The Hawk: 609 Church St.: 902-625-1220: 9am to 11am - East Coast Rising with Chuck Boudreau 11am to noon - East Coast Countdown with Cameron MacEachern http://www.eastcoastcountdown.com Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - Eilidh J Bassani's art-''Catch a Fallen Sky''' Port Hood (Sestico)Lynn & Cyril Chisholm's Blathan Garden: 110 Concert St.: 6pm to 7:30pm - ''Chill on the Hill'''-live music with Lynn Chisholm
with vintage tea @$15; limited seating; message LynnChisholm@hotmail.com or text 902-302-8431 Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna)Gaelic College -Hall of the Clans: .....2026 Aug 15th--#53rd Annual-The Festival of Cape Breton Fiddling: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3441: 10am to noon - workshops; @$ 25
-1pm-lecture by Stan Chapman “Enduring Legacy of Cape Breton Fiddling Sydney (Suidni)Cape Breton Drive-In: 865 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-539-9922: - Paw Patrol-Dino Movie; Amazing Digital Circus Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 11:30am to 2:30pm - Jazz entertainment with Carl Getto and Matt Nicholson Simeon's Family Restaurant: 581 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-562-0251: 4pm to 7pm - music with Aaron C Lewis; The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 5pm to 8pm - Celtic Serenade with Host Donnie Campbell, the very best in Cape Breton Music
plus songs from Scotland & Ireland, presented by Merit Muffler-Wheel & Brake-Sydney 8pm to 9pm - host Wayne Tucker with Favourites from Newfoundland and Labrador
Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 6pm to 10pm - Bob Kingsley's -Country top 40 Baddeck (Badaig)Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - The Golden Anniversaries St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Mairi Rankin & Jason Roach ChéticampLe Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Eddie Cummings; no cover charge Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs)The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 8pm to 10pm - Session with Dave MacIsaac & Louis Benoit Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art Whit's Public House @ The Cabot Links: 18 Cabot Lane: 902-258-3933: 7pm to 10pm - ; entertainment by Eastbound Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic LouisbourgFirehall: Main St.: 7pm to 9pm - Louisbourg Guitar Circle; Louisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Louisbourg Playhouse: 11 Aberdeen St.: 45°55.169′N 59°58.276′W: 902-733-2996, 1-888-733-2787: - '' Wind and Water.''; with Nathan Bishop MacDonald, Robyn Carrigan,
Matthew Earhart , Ella Dubinsky Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)Archibald's Waterfront: Tunes on the Town: 6pm to 8pm - Brandon Collier K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Waterfront: 6pm to 8pm - ''Tunes on the Town''' -outdoor concert series; Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - Eilidh J Bassani's art-''Catch a Fallen Sky''' Port Hood (Sestico)....2026 July 7th to Aug 26th -9th Annual Central Park Ceilidhs: 12 Fraser Street: 7pm to 8pm - Inclement weather the Ceilidh will be cancelled
with a 50/50 drawn at the end of the Ceilidh ( proceeds to PHAD) . Bring your lawn chair Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas
Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - MAIN STAGE-beyond the sea by Kristen Da Silva ArichatSt. John's Centre for the Arts: 2513 Highway # 206: 6:30pm - Tuesday Island tunes Baddeck (Badaig)Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - The Golden Anniversaries St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Mairi Rankin & Friends ChesterLordly Park: 6pm to 8pm - Hog the Coveers Christmas Island (Eilean Na Nollaig)Fire Hall: ...2026-#36th Annual-Féis an Eilein: 8539 Grand Narrows, Highway # 223: 902-622-2605: 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Summer concert series; with Lucy MacNeil & friends, Phillip & Marley Whyte ChéticampDoryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 8pm - Tuesday Tunes: Shelly Campbell + Guest Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Bruno Clarence & Maurice ; no cover charge Senior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's Club: - 7pm to 9:30pm-Amateur Musical Circle-local talent DartmouthThe Cottage Café | An Teachín: Paddler's Cove-300 Prince Albert Rd.: 6:30pm - Scottish Gaelic conversation group hosted by Cathy Ann MacPhee & Emily McEwan Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs)Driftwood Coastal Diner: 2103 Gottingen St.: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - live acoustic Irish traditional music jam; hosted by Ellen Gibling & Colin Carrigan Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair)The St. Ann's Bay United Church: ...Celtic Tea Room Ceilidhs: 46715 Cabot Trail: 7:30pm - @ $15, (children under 12 - $5) [ cash ONLY please ] 7:30pm - Ella Dubinsky, Beth MacCormack and Nathan MacDonald . Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic LouisbourgLouisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Louisbourg Playhouse: 11 Aberdeen St.: 45°55.169′N 59°58.276′W: 902-733-2996, 1-888-733-2787: - '' Wind and Water.''; with Nathan Bishop MacDonald, Robyn Carrigan,
Matthew Earhart , Ella Dubinsky Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Community Centre-St. Mary's Parish Hall: 11538 Main St.: 46°04.341′N 61°23.412′W: 902-945-2630: 7:30pm to 9pm - Tuesday Night Céilidh; @ $12 / children 12 and under Free Community Parish Hall: 11538 Hwy # 19: 46°04.341′N 61°23.412′W: 7:30pm to 9pm - Tuesday Night Ceilidh; Andrea Beaton, Betty Lou Beaton; @$ 12 7:30pm to 9pm - Tuesday Night Ceilidh; @$ 12 hosts- Derrick & Melody Cameron's & local musicians, dancers Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)Civic Centre - Bear Head Conference Room: ...2026 -Tuesday Ceilidhs. #31st: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-2591: 7:30pm to 9pm - Dara Smith-MacDonald, Adam Young, Delores Boudreau, Patrick Lamey,
Heather Richards, Luke Boudreau, Kyle LeVesconte, Jordi Martin Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - Eilidh J Bassani's art-''Catch a Fallen Sky''' Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas
Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - MAIN STAGE-beyond the sea by Kristen Da Silva Aulds Cove (Camus An Tuirc-nimhe)Cove Motel & restaurant: 298D-31 Rd.: 902-747-2700: - Echo-Dana Ryan Baddeck (Badaig)Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - The Golden Anniversaries St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam Young ChéticampDoryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: - River's Bend Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free music with Glen Roache DartmouthDahlia: 15 Kings Wharf: 7pm to 10pm - Open Mic with Kam Hayes-our 2nd anniversary Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Glace Bay (Glasbaidh)the Coal Miners Museum Pit Theatre: 17 museum St.: 46°11.559′N 59°56.548′W: 902-849-4522: 7pm - Men of the Deeps concert ; a choir of working and retired coal miners Guysborough (Baile Mhainisdear)Waterfront: ...Summer 2025-tides and tunes: 74 Main St.: 902-533-2052: - Heather Ryan & Shane Savoury 6:30pm to 8pm - Tides & tunes-FREE Concert series Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair)North Shore Firehall: 46177 Cabot trail: 902-929-2822: 10am to 2pm - Weekly Gathering; FREE Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art Whit's Public House @ The Cabot Links: 18 Cabot Lane: 902-258-3933: 7pm to 10pm - musician-Eddie Cummings Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Songs & stories series: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: 8pm - Folk’n Blues Song Circle hosted by Charlie A’Court Little Narrows (An Caolas Beag)Community Centre: 134 Highway 223: 902-756-2413: 7pm to 9pm - Music jam sessions LouisbourgLouisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Louisbourg Playhouse: 11 Aberdeen St.: 45°55.169′N 59°58.276′W: 902-733-2996, 1-888-733-2787: - '' Wind and Water.''; with Nathan Bishop MacDonald, Robyn Carrigan,
Matthew Earhart , Ella Dubinsky LouisdaleWaterfront -Louisdale Lions Property: 347 Hwy #320: 6pm to 7:30pm - Sound Production: Concerts by the Sea ; entertainment by Eastbound Lower SackvillePink Piano Cafe & Lounge: 585 Sackville Dr.: - 1st & 3rd wednesday-is songwriters circle, & 2nd and 4th Wednesdays-is open stage Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)Cape Breton Farmers Exhibition: 105 Regent St.: 902-736-7584, 902-794-7633: - Cape Breton Exhibition K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman -
music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - Eilidh J Bassani's art-''Catch a Fallen Sky''' the Carriage House: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: 7pm to 10pm - open mic with host Rob Smith Port Hood (Sestico)Admiral Lounge & Dining room: 148 Main St.: 902-787-3494: 7pm to 9pm - Wednesday Sessions at the Admiral; with tba Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna)Gaelic College-Concert Series-Instructor Ceilidhs: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Wednesday Night Instructors’ Ceilidh; in person only
@ $15 [held in the Great Hall of the Clans] Sydney (Suidni)The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. TruroJulias Lounge: 165 Willow St.: 8pm to midnight - acoustic jams
Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)Heritage Museum: 20 East Main St.: 902-863-6160: 7pm to 8:30pm - ceildih with Hayley MacLeod, Leona Williams, Junior Fraser, John Hanlon; @$ 10 St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - MAIN STAGE-beyond the sea by Kristen Da Silva ArichatIsland Nest Restaurant: 2344 Hwy #206: 902-226-0033: 7pm to 9pm - music with proceeds to Strait Richmond Palliative Care Society ( since 2019 ] Baddeck (Badaig)Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - The Golden Anniversaries St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Melody Cameron & Derrick Cameron & Brian Doyle ChéticampLe Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Andrew Poirier & Mark Poiruer; no cover charge DartmouthMontes Showbar Grill: 245 Waverley Rd.: 902-435-1770: 8pm - jam with-Dan Baird and his recurring cast Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Glencoe Mills (Gleann Comhainn)St Josephs Church Hall: ...9pm to midnight- Thursday Family Square Dances: 612 Glencoe Rd.: 45°57.713′N 61°18.924′W:
9pm to midnight; @ $ 10, ; Children 10 years & under free-with adult . Canteen available.9pm to midnight - square dance with Troy MacGillivray, Andrea Beaton HubbardsShore Club-Tuna Blue: 167 Shore Club Rd.: 902-857-1790: - Joel Plaskett, Matt Mays, Terra Lightfoot and The Emergency Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair)Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort: #30 Buchanan Drive: 902-929-2584, 1-866-929-2585: - music with Elia Dunbinsky & friends Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art 6:30pm to 8:30pm - @$15-thursday night ceilidhs local entertainers; & square dance lessons;
host is Kyle Kenned MacDonald [musicians contact iccaevents@invernessarts.com ] Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Little Bras d'OrBlue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ; bring an instrument & join in; ; FREE LouisbourgLouisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Louisbourg Playhouse: 11 Aberdeen St.: 45°55.169′N 59°58.276′W: 902-733-2996, 1-888-733-2787: - '' Wind and Water.''; with Nathan Bishop MacDonald, Robyn Carrigan,
Matthew Earhart , Ella Dubinsky Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station The Bridge - An Drochaid Museum: 11513 Main St.: 902-945-2311: 7pm - music session Margaree Forks (Bruach Na h-Aibhne)Firemen’s club: 7811 Cabot trail: 902-248-2952: 7pm to 9pm - ''Herman's Jam' night music; 19+ donations to Margaree meals on wheels Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)Archibald's Waterfront: Tunes on the Town: 6pm to 8pm - Dicky Finney Cape Breton Farmers Exhibition: 105 Regent St.: 902-736-7584, 902-794-7633: - Cape Breton Exhibition K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Waterfront: 6pm to 8pm - ''Tunes on the Town''' -outdoor concert series; Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - Eilidh J Bassani's art-''Catch a Fallen Sky''' Port Hood (Sestico)Chestico Museum & Historical Society: ..2026...Summer Ceilidh series: 8095 Hwy # 19: 45°58.877′N 61°31.028′W: 902-787-2244: 7pm to 8pm - Kevin Levesconte, TBA Lynn Chisholm, Cyril Chisholm SackvilleFreemans: 902-865-2555: 8pm to 11pm - freejam open mic with freeham houseband, feat, host Jer Mombo Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni)Big Fiddle: ...''Meet me at the Fiddle-Dockside sessions'': 74 Esplanade St.: 902-564-0800: noon to 2pm - Victoria MacDougall Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - Cape Breton for Dummies-encore Holiday Inn-Eave Restaurant and Bar: 300 Esplanade: 902-562-7500, 1-877-660-8550: 6pm to 9pm - live entertainment with Carl Getto & Matt Nicholson
Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - MAIN STAGE-beyond the sea by Kristen Da Silva Baddeck (Badaig)Bras d’or Yacht Club-Tiller & Wheel Lounge: 1 Jones St.: 902-295-2107: 5pm to 8pm - musician's circle / Jam sessions; all welcome Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - The Golden Anniversaries St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Mairi Rankin & Friends ·The Freight Shed at the Terrace: 22 Water St.: 902-205-3600: 5pm to 9pm - live Celtic entertainment by Nathan Bishop MacDonald ChéticampDoryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: - Free Live Music ft. Louis Arsenault Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Andrew Poirier & Mark Poiruer; no cover charge Creignish (Creiginnis)Community Hall: ...''Happy Hour Live Music'': 2123 Highway 19: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476: 6pm to 9pm - the Rebel Road Band 6pm to 9pm - Happy Hour , great music as well. The CREIG Pub & Patio Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. D’EscousseGroundswell Pub & Inn: # 3283 Highway 320: 902-777-7777: 6pm to 8pm - open mic with host Tyrone David Halifax (Halafacs)Prospect Road Community Center: Prospect Rd.: 7pm to 9pm - Jam Session HubbardsShore Club-Tuna Blue: 167 Shore Club Rd.: 902-857-1790: - Joel Plaskett, Matt Mays, Terra Lightfoot and The Emergency Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair)The St. Ann's Bay United Church: ...Celtic Tea Room Ceilidhs: 46715 Cabot Trail: 7:30pm - Boyd MacNeil, Lisa Gallant & Ryan MacNeil 7:30pm - @ $15, (children under 12 - $5) [ cash ONLY please ] Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic LouisbourgLouisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Louisbourg Playhouse: 11 Aberdeen St.: 45°55.169′N 59°58.276′W: 902-733-2996, 1-888-733-2787: - '' Wind and Water.''; with Nathan Bishop MacDonald, Robyn Carrigan,
Matthew Earhart , Ella Dubinsky Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Fire Hall & Recreation Centre: 3921 Gabarus Highway: 902-727-3161: 7pm to 9pm - Marion Bridge Guitar Circle; Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series Maryvale (Allt A´ Mheiligein)Maryvale Schoolhouse hall: # 4 JRS Drive-Highway #245: 902-863-5696: 8pm to 11pm - Square Dance @ $15 . with Kenneth MacKenzie, Mac Morin North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)Cape Breton Farmers Exhibition: 105 Regent St.: 902-736-7584, 902-794-7633: - Cape Breton Exhibition K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - Eilidh J Bassani's art-''Catch a Fallen Sky''' Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair)MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: 8pm to 11pm - jam session with host Jay Smith Sydney (Suidni)Cape Breton Drive-In: 865 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-539-9922: - Mutiny; Michael Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - Cape Breton for Dummies-encore The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - East Coast after dark -promoting Maritime culture, heritage and artistic talent TrentonHillside Community Hall: 27 Chance Harbour Rd.: 902-755-3938: 6:30pm to 9pm - Kitchen party jam; All singers and players welcome, musicians free of charge, audience @$ 5
Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - MAIN STAGE-beyond the sea by Kristen Da Silva Baddeck (Badaig)Alexander Graham Bell Museum: 559 Chebucto St.: 46°06.250′N 60°44.755′W: 902-295-2069: 10am to 1pm - Baddeck Farmers Market, vendors and music Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - The Golden Anniversaries St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Mckayla MacNeil & Myles Davidson & Harold Davidson Ben Eoin (Beinn Eòin)Flavor Cape Breton-828-Marina: 4950 East Bay Highway: 902-322-1828: 6pm to 9pm - music with Erin O’Brien and Ronnie Hogan ChéticampDoryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 2pm - Fiddle: Patouche Collective Album Release 9pm - Live Band: Risin' Tide Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free music with Glen Roache Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. FlorenceRoyal Canadian Legion, Branch #83: 610 Bras D'Or Florence Rd.: 902-736-6313: 7pm - the circle-jam music; @$ 2 Glendale (Bràigh na h-Aibhneadh)St. Mary of Angels Parish Hall: 4216 Trans Canada Hwy # 105: 6pm to 9pm - monthly pub nite with Aaron MacDonald; 19+ HubbardsShore Club-Tuna Blue: 167 Shore Club Rd.: 902-857-1790: - Joel Plaskett, Matt Mays, Terra Lightfoot and The Emergency Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic LouisbourgLouisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Louisbourg Playhouse: 11 Aberdeen St.: 45°55.169′N 59°58.276′W: 902-733-2996, 1-888-733-2787: - '' Wind and Water.''; with Nathan Bishop MacDonald, Robyn Carrigan,
Matthew Earhart , Ella Dubinsky Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 8am - conversations, music, and the voices and views of Nova Scotia's Gaelic community. http://live.cioe975.ca/ 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickey noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquette Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series -Renegade 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)Cape Breton Farmers Exhibition: 105 Regent St.: 902-736-7584, 902-794-7633: - Cape Breton Exhibition 2pm to 4pm - Erin OBrien with Ronnie Hogan All ages 2pm to 4pm - Erin O’Brien and Ronnie Hogan K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair)Ross Rankin's-#5th Annual 2026 Crankinfest: 9735 Highway # 4: 2pm - Crankinfest is back with Ross Rankin, Terry MacQuarrie, Back Around, Tom Rich, Leona Burkey,
Donna DeWolfe & Ervin Touesnard, Robyn Merrick, Rebel Road Band, People We Know Sydney (Suidni)Cape Breton Drive-In: 865 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-539-9922: - Mutiny; Michael Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - Cape Breton for Dummies-encore The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - Cape Breton Kitchen party with Ron Neville-music of island musicians
Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 2pm to 6pm - Daryl MacLean's COUNTRY GOLD; 4 hours of great Classic Country music. http://countrygold.ca/ 7pm to 8pm - the CJFX Ceilidh--Cape Breton Fiddles with Dave Gillis; 8pm to 10pm - Sounds Atlantic-with Paul Kerwin, Glenn Baker & his guests ; St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - MAIN STAGE-beyond the sea by Kristen Da Silva Baddeck (Badaig)Freight Shed terrace: 5pm to 9pm - Nathan Bishop MacDonald Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - The Golden Anniversaries St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Mckayla MacNeil & Myles Davidson & Harold Davidson Bay St Lawrence (Bàgh Labhruinn)Cabot Fire Hall: 80 Money Point Rd.: 902-383-2278: 1pm - ''Am Froilig ’sa Bhàgh''' with host Robyn Carrigan ChéticampDoryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 2pm - Trad Sessions -join a community jam Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free music with Crissy Crowley, Jason Roach Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Grand Narrows (An Caolas Mór)Waterfront: 2:30pm to 5pm - free concerts Howie CenterRed Farm: 1957 Kings Rd.: noon to 5pm - Red Farm Kitchen party series; Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art Whit's Public House @ The Cabot Links: 18 Cabot Lane: 902-258-3933: 11am to 2pm - Celtic fiddle and piano featuring local talent Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Judique (Siudaig Mhór)Celtic Music Interpretive Centre: ....Sunday Ceilidhs.: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 2pm to 5pm - Sunday ceilidh with LouisbourgLouisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Louisbourg Playhouse: 11 Aberdeen St.: 45°55.169′N 59°58.276′W: 902-733-2996, 1-888-733-2787: - '' Wind and Water.''; with Nathan Bishop MacDonald, Robyn Carrigan,
Matthew Earhart , Ella Dubinsky Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 9am to 11am - Barn Dance with Keith Ross 3pm to 4pm - The Voice of New Scotland with Jean Watson Mabou (An Drochaid)Arena: ......Mabou Farmers Market: 186 Mabou Harbour Rd.: 46°04.614′N 61°24.074′W: 902-945-2378: 11am to 2pm - farmers market with local entertainment 11am to 2pm - Music from Andrea Beaton CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman -
music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)101.5 FM The Hawk: 609 Church St.: 902-625-1220: 9am to 11am - East Coast Rising with Chuck Boudreau 11am to noon - East Coast Countdown with Cameron MacEachern http://www.eastcoastcountdown.com Port Hood (Sestico)Lynn & Cyril Chisholm's Blathan Garden: 110 Concert St.: 6pm to 7:30pm - ''Chill on the Hill'''-live music with Lynn Chisholm
with vintage tea @$15; limited seating; message LynnChisholm@hotmail.com or text 902-302-8431 Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni)Cape Breton Drive-In: 865 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-539-9922: - Mutiny; Michael Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - Cape Breton for Dummies-encore Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 11:30am to 2:30pm - Jazz entertainment with Carl Getto and Matt Nicholson Simeon's Family Restaurant: 581 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-562-0251: 4pm to 7pm - music with Aaron C Lewis; The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 5pm to 8pm - Celtic Serenade with Host Donnie Campbell, the very best in Cape Breton Music
plus songs from Scotland & Ireland, presented by Merit Muffler-Wheel & Brake-Sydney 8pm to 9pm - host Wayne Tucker with Favourites from Newfoundland and Labrador
Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 6pm to 10pm - Bob Kingsley's -Country top 40 St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - MAIN STAGE-beyond the sea by Kristen Da Silva Baddeck (Badaig)Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - The Golden Anniversaries St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Rachel Davis & Jason Roach ChéticampLe Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Eddie Cummings; no cover charge Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. 7:30pm - The Barra MacNeils 40th Anniversary; @$ 40 Glace Bay (Glasbaidh)The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: 7pm - 'Cape Breton's Rising Stars''; with Sarah Walker, Dawson Murphy, Bethany Reid, Victoria McDougall,
MacKenzie Sechi, Cali Croney Halifax (Halafacs)The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 8pm to 10pm - Session with Dave MacIsaac & Louis Benoit Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic LouisbourgFirehall: Main St.: 7pm to 9pm - Louisbourg Guitar Circle; Louisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Louisbourg Playhouse: 11 Aberdeen St.: 45°55.169′N 59°58.276′W: 902-733-2996, 1-888-733-2787: - '' Wind and Water.''; with Nathan Bishop MacDonald, Robyn Carrigan,
Matthew Earhart , Ella Dubinsky Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)Archibald's Waterfront: Tunes on the Town: 6pm to 8pm - Ma Jessome K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Waterfront: 6pm to 8pm - ''Tunes on the Town''' -outdoor concert series; Port Hood (Sestico)....2026 July 7th to Aug 26th -9th Annual Central Park Ceilidhs: 12 Fraser Street: 7pm to 8pm - Inclement weather the Ceilidh will be cancelled
with a 50/50 drawn at the end of the Ceilidh ( proceeds to PHAD) . Bring your lawn chair Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna)Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Toiseach Tòisichidh-the first step; beginner immersion
Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - MAIN STAGE-beyond the sea by Kristen Da Silva ArichatSt. John's Centre for the Arts: 2513 Highway # 206: 6:30pm - Tuesday Island tunes Baddeck (Badaig)Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - The Golden Anniversaries St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Stephanie MacDonald & Susan MacLean ChesterLordly Park: 6pm to 8pm - Dark and Stormy ChéticampDoryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 8pm - Richard Wood Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Bruno Clarence & Maurice ; no cover charge Senior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's Club: - 7pm to 9:30pm-Amateur Musical Circle-local talent DartmouthThe Cottage Café | An Teachín: Paddler's Cove-300 Prince Albert Rd.: 6:30pm - Scottish Gaelic conversation group hosted by Cathy Ann MacPhee & Emily McEwan Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs)Driftwood Coastal Diner: 2103 Gottingen St.: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - live acoustic Irish traditional music jam; hosted by Ellen Gibling & Colin Carrigan Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair)The St. Ann's Bay United Church: ...Celtic Tea Room Ceilidhs: 46715 Cabot Trail: 7:30pm - @ $15, (children under 12 - $5) [ cash ONLY please ] 7:30pm - Gaelic Ceilidh -with Nona MacDonald-Dyke, Ryan MacDonald,
Clemintine Troy, Stephanie Conn, Becca Ross, Sam MacLean and Bev Brett. Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic LouisbourgLouisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Louisbourg Playhouse: 11 Aberdeen St.: 45°55.169′N 59°58.276′W: 902-733-2996, 1-888-733-2787: - '' Wind and Water.''; with Nathan Bishop MacDonald, Robyn Carrigan,
Matthew Earhart , Ella Dubinsky Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)Civic Centre - Bear Head Conference Room: ...2026 -Tuesday Ceilidhs. #31st: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-2591: 7:30pm to 9pm - Ben Smith, Kevin Dugas, Jason Roach, Lisa Cameron and Vern MacDougall Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna)Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Toiseach Tòisichidh-the first step; beginner immersion TruroThe Commune-Restaurant: 563 Prince St.: 902-843-1230: 6pm to 9pm - All Ages Open Mic with Meghan Lynn
Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - MAIN STAGE-beyond the sea by Kristen Da Silva Baddeck (Badaig)Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - The Golden Anniversaries St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam Young ChéticampLe Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free music with Glen Roache DartmouthDahlia: 15 Kings Wharf: 7pm to 10pm - Open Mic with Kam Hayes-our 2nd anniversary Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Dundee (Dùn Deagh)Dundee Resort & Golf Club-Macrae's dining room: 2750 West Bay Highway: 902-345-2649, 1-844-638-6333: 6pm to 9pm - entertainment by Eastbound Glace Bay (Glasbaidh)the Coal Miners Museum Pit Theatre: 17 museum St.: 46°11.559′N 59°56.548′W: 902-849-4522: 7pm - Men of the Deeps concert ; a choir of working and retired coal miners Guysborough (Baile Mhainisdear)Waterfront: ...Summer 2025-tides and tunes: 74 Main St.: 902-533-2052: - 2Fold 6:30pm to 8pm - Tides & tunes-FREE Concert series Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair)North Shore Firehall: 46177 Cabot trail: 902-929-2822: 10am to 2pm - Weekly Gathering; FREE Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art Whit's Public House @ The Cabot Links: 18 Cabot Lane: 902-258-3933: 7pm to 10pm - musician-Eddie Cummings Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Songs & stories series: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: - J.P. Cormier LouisbourgLouisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Louisbourg Playhouse: 11 Aberdeen St.: 45°55.169′N 59°58.276′W: 902-733-2996, 1-888-733-2787: - '' Wind and Water.''; with Nathan Bishop MacDonald, Robyn Carrigan,
Matthew Earhart , Ella Dubinsky Lower SackvillePink Piano Cafe & Lounge: 585 Sackville Dr.: - 1st & 3rd wednesday-is songwriters circle, & 2nd and 4th Wednesdays-is open stage Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman -
music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)the Carriage House: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: 7pm to 10pm - open mic with host Rob Smith Port Hood (Sestico)Admiral Lounge & Dining room: 148 Main St.: 902-787-3494: 7pm to 9pm - Wednesday Sessions at the Admiral; with tba Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna)Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Toiseach Tòisichidh-the first step; beginner immersion Gaelic College-Concert Series-Instructor Ceilidhs: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Wednesday Night Instructors’ Ceilidh; in person only
@ $15 [held in the Great Hall of the Clans] Sydney (Suidni)The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. TruroJulias Lounge: 165 Willow St.: 8pm to midnight - acoustic jams
Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)Heritage Museum: 20 East Main St.: 902-863-6160: 7pm to 8:30pm - ceildih with tba ; @$ 10 St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - MAIN STAGE-beyond the sea by Kristen Da Silva ArichatIsland Nest Restaurant: 2344 Hwy #206: 902-226-0033: 7pm to 9pm - music with proceeds to Strait Richmond Palliative Care Society ( since 2019 ] Baddeck (Badaig)Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - The Golden Anniversaries St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Melody Cameron & Derrick Cameron & Brian Doyle ChéticampLe Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Andrew Poirier & Mark Poiruer; no cover charge DartmouthMontes Showbar Grill: 245 Waverley Rd.: 902-435-1770: 8pm - jam with-Dan Baird and his recurring cast Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Glencoe Mills (Gleann Comhainn)St Josephs Church Hall: ...9pm to midnight- Thursday Family Square Dances: 612 Glencoe Rd.: 45°57.713′N 61°18.924′W:
9pm to midnight; @ $ 10, ; Children 10 years & under free-with adult . Canteen available.9pm to midnight - square dance with 'Good Crowd' with Kyle MacDonald, Jason Roach, James MacLean Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair)Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort: #30 Buchanan Drive: 902-929-2584, 1-866-929-2585: - music with Elia Dunbinsky & friends Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art 6:30pm to 8:30pm - @$15-thursday night ceilidhs local entertainers; & square dance lessons;
host is Kyle Kenned MacDonald [musicians contact iccaevents@invernessarts.com ] Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Little Bras d'OrBlue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ; bring an instrument & join in; ; FREE LouisbourgLouisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station The Red Shoe Pub: Main St.: 902-945-2996: 7pm to 10pm - ; entertainment by Eastbound Margaree Forks (Bruach Na h-Aibhne)Firemen’s club: 7811 Cabot trail: 902-248-2952: 7pm to 9pm - ''Herman's Jam' night music; 19+ donations to Margaree meals on wheels Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)Archibald's Waterfront: Tunes on the Town: 6pm to 8pm - Robbie Hancock K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Waterfront: 6pm to 8pm - ''Tunes on the Town''' -outdoor concert series; Petit-ÉtangCampground-Cape Breton highlands National Park: 16648 Cabot Trail: 6:30pm - shelter Kitchen Party related voices La Rigouèche Port Hood (Sestico)Chestico Museum & Historical Society: ..2026...Summer Ceilidh series: 8095 Hwy # 19: 45°58.877′N 61°31.028′W: 902-787-2244: 7pm to 8pm - Dawn Beaton, Margie Beaton, Frances MacEachen, Lili Watson River BourgeoisAnne Sampson Seniors Building: 39 Recreation Rd.: 6:30pm to 9pm - Gerry's music circle with Edna & Gerry and Friends; SackvilleFreemans: 902-865-2555: 8pm to 11pm - freejam open mic with freeham houseband, feat, host Jer Mombo Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna)Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Toiseach Tòisichidh-the first step; beginner immersion Sydney (Suidni)Holiday Inn-Eave Restaurant and Bar: 300 Esplanade: 902-562-7500, 1-877-660-8550: 6pm to 9pm - live entertainment with Carl Getto & Matt Nicholson
Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - MAIN STAGE-beyond the sea by Kristen Da Silva Baddeck (Badaig)Bras d’or Yacht Club-Tiller & Wheel Lounge: 1 Jones St.: 902-295-2107: 5pm to 8pm - musician's circle / Jam sessions; all welcome Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - The Golden Anniversaries Royal Canadian Legion Branch #53: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: 6pm to 9pm - Erin O'Brien & Ronnie Hogan St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Kevin Levesconte & Neil McDaniel ·The Freight Shed at the Terrace: 22 Water St.: 902-205-3600: 5pm to 9pm - live Celtic entertainment by Nathan Bishop MacDonald ChéticampLe Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Andrew Poirier & Mark Poiruer; no cover charge Creignish (Creiginnis)Community Hall: ...''Happy Hour Live Music'': 2123 Highway 19: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476: 6pm to 9pm - Joh Hines and Frank Sultana 6pm to 9pm - Happy Hour , great music as well. The CREIG Pub & Patio Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. D’EscousseGroundswell Pub & Inn: # 3283 Highway 320: 902-777-7777: 6pm to 8pm - open mic with host Tyrone David Halifax (Halafacs)Prospect Road Community Center: Prospect Rd.: 7pm to 9pm - Jam Session Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair)The St. Ann's Bay United Church: ...Celtic Tea Room Ceilidhs: 46715 Cabot Trail: 7:30pm - Rocky Shore - Local group 7:30pm - @ $15, (children under 12 - $5) [ cash ONLY please ] Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic LouisbourgLouisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Fire Hall & Recreation Centre: 3921 Gabarus Highway: 902-727-3161: 7pm to 9pm - Marion Bridge Guitar Circle; Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)Royal Canadian Legion-Branch #43: 303 Reeves St.: 902-625-2732: - dance Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna)Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Toiseach Tòisichidh-the first step; beginner immersion St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair)MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: 8pm to 11pm - jam session with host Jay Smith Sydney (Suidni)Big Fiddle: ...''Meet me at the Fiddle-Dockside sessions'': 74 Esplanade St.: 902-564-0800: noon to 2pm - Gerry McDaniel Cape Breton Drive-In: 865 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-539-9922: - Coyote Vs Acme; tba The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - East Coast after dark -promoting Maritime culture, heritage and artistic talent TrentonHillside Community Hall: 27 Chance Harbour Rd.: 902-755-3938: 6:30pm to 9pm - Kitchen party jam; All singers and players welcome, musicians free of charge, audience @$ 5
Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - MAIN STAGE-beyond the sea by Kristen Da Silva Baddeck (Badaig)Alexander Graham Bell Museum: 559 Chebucto St.: 46°06.250′N 60°44.755′W: 902-295-2069: 10am to 1pm - Baddeck Farmers Market, vendors and music Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - The Golden Anniversaries St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Andrea Beaton & Buddy MacDonald ChéticampDoryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 2pm - Fiddle: Donna-Marie DeWolfe & Guest Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free music with Glen Roache Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. East Margaree (Margaraidh An Ear)St. Michael’s parish Hall: 1176 East Margaree Rd.: 902-235-2970: 7pm to 9pm - kitchen party; traditional music @$ 10 16+ FlorenceRoyal Canadian Legion, Branch #83: 610 Bras D'Or Florence Rd.: 902-736-6313: 7pm - the circle-jam music; @$ 2 HubbardsShore Club-Tuna Blue: 167 Shore Club Rd.: 902-857-1790: - Arkells & the East Pointers Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic LouisbourgLouisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca 5pm - The Great Louisbourg Sleepover ; Overnight camping Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 8am - conversations, music, and the voices and views of Nova Scotia's Gaelic community. http://live.cioe975.ca/ 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickey noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquette Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series -Broken Road 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hood (Sestico)St. Stephen’s-Jubilee United Church Hall: 239 Main St.: 902-787-2740: 7pm to 9pm - The Little White Church music jam sessions @$ 5; & tea; All musicians are welcome ; Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni)Cape Breton Drive-In: 865 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-539-9922: - Coyote Vs Acme; tba The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - Cape Breton Kitchen party with Ron Neville-music of island musicians
Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 2pm to 6pm - Daryl MacLean's COUNTRY GOLD; 4 hours of great Classic Country music. http://countrygold.ca/ 7pm to 8pm - the CJFX Ceilidh--Cape Breton Fiddles with Dave Gillis; 8pm to 10pm - Sounds Atlantic-with Paul Kerwin, Glenn Baker & his guests ; St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - MAIN STAGE-beyond the sea by Kristen Da Silva Baddeck (Badaig)Freight Shed terrace: 5pm to 9pm - Nathan Bishop MacDonald Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - The Golden Anniversaries St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Andrea Beaton & Buddy MacDonald ChéticampDoryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 2pm - Trad Sessions -join a community jam Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free music with Crissy Crowley, Jason Roach Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Grand Narrows (An Caolas Mór)Waterfront: 2:30pm to 5pm - : Ian MacDougall 2:30pm to 5pm - free concerts Howie CenterRed Farm: 1957 Kings Rd.: noon to 5pm - Red Farm Kitchen party series; Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art Whit's Public House @ The Cabot Links: 18 Cabot Lane: 902-258-3933: 11am to 2pm - Celtic fiddle and piano featuring local talent Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic LouisbourgLouisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 9am to 11am - Barn Dance with Keith Ross 3pm to 4pm - The Voice of New Scotland with Jean Watson Mabou (An Drochaid)Arena: ......Mabou Farmers Market: 186 Mabou Harbour Rd.: 46°04.614′N 61°24.074′W: 902-945-2378: 11am to 2pm - farmers market with local entertainment 11am to 2pm - Music from Alan Aucoin CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman -
music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)101.5 FM The Hawk: 609 Church St.: 902-625-1220: 9am to 11am - East Coast Rising with Chuck Boudreau 11am to noon - East Coast Countdown with Cameron MacEachern http://www.eastcoastcountdown.com Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni)Cape Breton Drive-In: 865 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-539-9922: - Coyote Vs Acme; tba Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 11:30am to 2:30pm - Jazz entertainment with Carl Getto and Matt Nicholson Simeon's Family Restaurant: 581 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-562-0251: 4pm to 7pm - music with Aaron C Lewis; The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 5pm to 8pm - Celtic Serenade with Host Donnie Campbell, the very best in Cape Breton Music
plus songs from Scotland & Ireland, presented by Merit Muffler-Wheel & Brake-Sydney 8pm to 9pm - host Wayne Tucker with Favourites from Newfoundland and Labrador
Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 6pm to 10pm - Bob Kingsley's -Country top 40 Baddeck (Badaig)Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - The Golden Anniversaries St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Mairi Rankin & Jason Roach ChéticampLe Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Eddie Cummings; no cover charge Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs)The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 8pm to 10pm - Session with Dave MacIsaac & Louis Benoit Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art Whit's Public House @ The Cabot Links: 18 Cabot Lane: 902-258-3933: 7pm to 10pm - ; entertainment by Eastbound Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic LouisbourgFirehall: Main St.: 7pm to 9pm - Louisbourg Guitar Circle; Louisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)Archibald's Waterfront: Tunes on the Town: 6pm to 8pm - Andrew Doyle K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Waterfront: 6pm to 8pm - ''Tunes on the Town''' -outdoor concert series; Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas
Baddeck (Badaig)Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - The Golden Anniversaries St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Mairi Rankin & Friends ChesterLordly Park: 5pm to 7pm - Parsons Brothers ChéticampDoryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 8pm - Andrea Beaton & Troy MacGillivray Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Bruno Clarence & Maurice ; no cover charge Senior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's Club: - 7pm to 9:30pm-Amateur Musical Circle-local talent DartmouthThe Cottage Café | An Teachín: Paddler's Cove-300 Prince Albert Rd.: 6:30pm - Scottish Gaelic conversation group hosted by Cathy Ann MacPhee & Emily McEwan Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit-''ANYTHING THAT POURS'' with Jitka Zgola 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs)Driftwood Coastal Diner: 2103 Gottingen St.: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - live acoustic Irish traditional music jam; hosted by Ellen Gibling & Colin Carrigan Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic LouisbourgLouisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)Civic Centre - Bear Head Conference Room: ...2026 -Tuesday Ceilidhs. #31st: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-2591: 7:30pm to 9pm - Shelly Campbell, Donna Marie DeWolfe and Allan Dewar Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas
Baddeck (Badaig)Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - The Golden Anniversaries St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam Young ChéticampLe Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free music with Glen Roache DartmouthDahlia: 15 Kings Wharf: 7pm to 10pm - Open Mic with Kam Hayes-our 2nd anniversary Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit-''ANYTHING THAT POURS'' with Jitka Zgola 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Dundee (Dùn Deagh)Dundee Resort & Golf Club-Macrae's dining room: 2750 West Bay Highway: 902-345-2649, 1-844-638-6333: 8pm to 11pm - Echo-Dana Ryan Glace Bay (Glasbaidh)the Coal Miners Museum Pit Theatre: 17 museum St.: 46°11.559′N 59°56.548′W: 902-849-4522: 7pm - Men of the Deeps concert ; a choir of working and retired coal miners Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair)North Shore Firehall: 46177 Cabot trail: 902-929-2822: 10am to 2pm - Weekly Gathering; FREE Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art Whit's Public House @ The Cabot Links: 18 Cabot Lane: 902-258-3933: 7pm to 10pm - musician-Eddie Cummings Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Little Narrows (An Caolas Beag)Community Centre: 134 Highway 223: 902-756-2413: 7pm to 9pm - Music jam sessions LouisbourgLouisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Lower SackvillePink Piano Cafe & Lounge: 585 Sackville Dr.: - 1st & 3rd wednesday-is songwriters circle, & 2nd and 4th Wednesdays-is open stage Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman -
music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)the Carriage House: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: 7pm to 10pm - open mic with host Rob Smith Port Hood (Sestico)Admiral Lounge & Dining room: 148 Main St.: 902-787-3494: 7pm to 9pm - Wednesday Sessions at the Admiral; with tba Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna)Gaelic College-Concert Series-Instructor Ceilidhs: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Wednesday Night Instructors’ Ceilidh; in person only
@ $15 [held in the Great Hall of the Clans] Sydney (Suidni)The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. TruroJulias Lounge: 165 Willow St.: 8pm to midnight - acoustic jams
ArichatIsland Nest Restaurant: 2344 Hwy #206: 902-226-0033: 7pm to 9pm - music with proceeds to Strait Richmond Palliative Care Society ( since 2019 ] Baddeck (Badaig)Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - The Golden Anniversaries St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Melody Cameron & Derrick Cameron & Brian Doyle ChéticampLe Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Andrew Poirier & Mark Poiruer; no cover charge DartmouthMontes Showbar Grill: 245 Waverley Rd.: 902-435-1770: 8pm - jam with-Dan Baird and his recurring cast Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit-''ANYTHING THAT POURS'' with Jitka Zgola 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs)The Seahorse Tavern-: 2037 Gottingen St.: 902-423-7200: 7pm - @ $10-advance; New Music Thursday" series Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair)Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort: #30 Buchanan Drive: 902-929-2584, 1-866-929-2585: - music with Elia Dunbinsky & friends Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art 6:30pm to 8:30pm - @$15-thursday night ceilidhs local entertainers; & square dance lessons;
host is Kyle Kenned MacDonald [musicians contact iccaevents@invernessarts.com ] Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Little Bras d'OrBlue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ; bring an instrument & join in; ; FREE LouisbourgLouisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Forks (Bruach Na h-Aibhne)Firemen’s club: 7811 Cabot trail: 902-248-2952: 7pm to 9pm - ''Herman's Jam' night music; 19+ donations to Margaree meals on wheels Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Waterfront: 6pm to 8pm - ''Tunes on the Town''' -outdoor concert series; SackvilleFreemans: 902-865-2555: 8pm to 11pm - freejam open mic with freeham houseband, feat, host Jer Mombo Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni)Holiday Inn-Eave Restaurant and Bar: 300 Esplanade: 902-562-7500, 1-877-660-8550: 6pm to 9pm - live entertainment with Carl Getto & Matt Nicholson
Baddeck (Badaig)Bras d’or Yacht Club-Tiller & Wheel Lounge: 1 Jones St.: 902-295-2107: 5pm to 8pm - musician's circle / Jam sessions; all welcome Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - The Golden Anniversaries St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Donna Marie DeWolfe & Beverly MacLean ·The Freight Shed at the Terrace: 22 Water St.: 902-205-3600: 5pm to 9pm - live Celtic entertainment by Nathan Bishop MacDonald ChéticampLe Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Andrew Poirier & Mark Poiruer; no cover charge Creignish (Creiginnis)Community Hall: ...''Happy Hour Live Music'': 2123 Highway 19: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476: 6pm to 9pm - Happy Hour , great music as well. The CREIG Pub & Patio Digbytown: - Wharf Rat Rally, with Elyse Aeryn “SEE YOU OUT THERE” Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit-''ANYTHING THAT POURS'' with Jitka Zgola 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. D’EscousseGroundswell Pub & Inn: # 3283 Highway 320: 902-777-7777: 6pm to 8pm - open mic with host Tyrone David Halifax (Halafacs)Prospect Road Community Center: Prospect Rd.: 7pm to 9pm - Jam Session Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic LouisbourgLouisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Fire Hall & Recreation Centre: 3921 Gabarus Highway: 902-727-3161: 7pm to 9pm - Marion Bridge Guitar Circle; Two Rivers Wildlife Park: ...2026 Sept 4th to 6th -- #13th Annual- Acoustic Roots Festival: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: - #13th Annual- Acoustic Roots Festival; with Matt Minglewood, Pretty Archie, Robert Bouchard
Charlie A'Court, Aaron MacDonald & Greg Favaro, Kimberly Fraser, Mac Moron, Aaron Lewis
Mike McKenna Jr, Jocelyn Nicole Hynes, 2nd Generation, Ella Dubinsky, Maxim Cormier, Hearts of Kin
Chad & Jan Tetford, Russell Mathews, Delores Boudreau & Rob Wigle, MacArthur Dancers, Kevalone
Dara Smith-MacDonald & Beverly MacLean, Evely MacRae & Andre LeBlanc, Jason MacDonald,
Maarion Bridge Guitar Circle, Kevalone Stan Roach, North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair)MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: 8pm to 11pm - jam session with host Jay Smith Sydney (Suidni)Cape Breton Drive-In: 865 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-539-9922: - How to Rob a bank; Masters of the Universe The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - East Coast after dark -promoting Maritime culture, heritage and artistic talent TrentonHillside Community Hall: 27 Chance Harbour Rd.: 902-755-3938: 6:30pm to 9pm - Kitchen party jam; All singers and players welcome, musicians free of charge, audience @$ 5
ArichatRoyal Canadian Legion, Branch # 150: 1219 Veterans Memorial Dr.: 902-226-3089: 2pm to 4pm - ''music circle'''-jam session hosted by Daniel LeBlanc. Baddeck (Badaig)Alexander Graham Bell Museum: 559 Chebucto St.: 46°06.250′N 60°44.755′W: 902-295-2069: 10am to 1pm - Baddeck Farmers Market, vendors and music St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Mckayla MacNeil & Myles Davidson & Harold Davidson ChéticampDoryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 2pm - Fiddle: Rachel Davis & Jason Roach Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free music with Glen Roache Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit-''ANYTHING THAT POURS'' with Jitka Zgola 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. FlorenceRoyal Canadian Legion, Branch #83: 610 Bras D'Or Florence Rd.: 902-736-6313: 7pm - the circle-jam music; @$ 2 Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic LouisbourgLouisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 8am - conversations, music, and the voices and views of Nova Scotia's Gaelic community. http://live.cioe975.ca/ 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickey noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquette Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Two Rivers Wildlife Park: ...2026 Sept 4th to 6th -- #13th Annual- Acoustic Roots Festival: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: - #13th Annual- Acoustic Roots Festival; with Matt Minglewood, Pretty Archie, Robert Bouchard
Charlie A'Court, Aaron MacDonald & Greg Favaro, Kimberly Fraser, Mac Moron, Aaron Lewis
Mike McKenna Jr, Jocelyn Nicole Hynes, 2nd Generation, Ella Dubinsky, Maxim Cormier, Hearts of Kin
Chad & Jan Tetford, Russell Mathews, Delores Boudreau & Rob Wigle, MacArthur Dancers, Kevalone
Dara Smith-MacDonald & Beverly MacLean, Evely MacRae & Andre LeBlanc, Jason MacDonald,
Maarion Bridge Guitar Circle, Kevalone Stan Roach, North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni)Cape Breton Drive-In: 865 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-539-9922: - How to Rob a bank; Masters of the Universe The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - Cape Breton Kitchen party with Ron Neville-music of island musicians
Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 2pm to 6pm - Daryl MacLean's COUNTRY GOLD; 4 hours of great Classic Country music. http://countrygold.ca/ 7pm to 8pm - the CJFX Ceilidh--Cape Breton Fiddles with Dave Gillis; 8pm to 10pm - Sounds Atlantic-with Paul Kerwin, Glenn Baker & his guests ; Baddeck (Badaig)Freight Shed terrace: 5pm to 9pm - Nathan Bishop MacDonald St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Mckayla MacNeil & Myles Davidson & Harold Davidson ChéticampDoryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 2pm - Trad Sessions -join a community jam Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free music with Crissy Crowley, Jason Roach Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit-''ANYTHING THAT POURS'' with Jitka Zgola 2pm - Artist Reception with Jitka Zgola 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Glencoe Mills (Gleann Comhainn)St Josephs Church Hall: ...9pm to midnight- Thursday Family Square Dances: 612 Glencoe Rd.: 45°57.713′N 61°18.924′W:
9pm to midnight; @ $ 10, ; Children 10 years & under free-with adult . Canteen available.9pm to midnight - square dance with Shelly Campbell, Allan Dewar Grand Narrows (An Caolas Mór)Waterfront: 2:30pm to 5pm - : Bethany June 2:30pm to 5pm - free concerts Howie CenterRed Farm: 1957 Kings Rd.: noon to 5pm - Red Farm Kitchen party series; Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art Whit's Public House @ The Cabot Links: 18 Cabot Lane: 902-258-3933: 11am to 2pm - Celtic fiddle and piano featuring local talent Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic LouisbourgLouisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 9am to 11am - Barn Dance with Keith Ross 3pm to 4pm - The Voice of New Scotland with Jean Watson Mabou (An Drochaid)Arena: ......Mabou Farmers Market: 186 Mabou Harbour Rd.: 46°04.614′N 61°24.074′W: 902-945-2378: 11am to 2pm - farmers market with local entertainment 11am to 2pm - Music from Keira Loane and Keigan MacLennan CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Two Rivers Wildlife Park: ...2026 Sept 4th to 6th -- #13th Annual- Acoustic Roots Festival: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: - #13th Annual- Acoustic Roots Festival; with Matt Minglewood, Pretty Archie, Robert Bouchard
Charlie A'Court, Aaron MacDonald & Greg Favaro, Kimberly Fraser, Mac Moron, Aaron Lewis
Mike McKenna Jr, Jocelyn Nicole Hynes, 2nd Generation, Ella Dubinsky, Maxim Cormier, Hearts of Kin
Chad & Jan Tetford, Russell Mathews, Delores Boudreau & Rob Wigle, MacArthur Dancers, Kevalone
Dara Smith-MacDonald & Beverly MacLean, Evely MacRae & Andre LeBlanc, Jason MacDonald,
Maarion Bridge Guitar Circle, Kevalone Stan Roach, North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman -
music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)101.5 FM The Hawk: 609 Church St.: 902-625-1220: 9am to 11am - East Coast Rising with Chuck Boudreau 11am to noon - East Coast Countdown with Cameron MacEachern http://www.eastcoastcountdown.com Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni)Cape Breton Drive-In: 865 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-539-9922: - How to Rob a bank; Masters of the Universe Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 11:30am to 2:30pm - Jazz entertainment with Carl Getto and Matt Nicholson Simeon's Family Restaurant: 581 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-562-0251: 4pm to 7pm - music with Aaron C Lewis; The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 5pm to 8pm - Celtic Serenade with Host Donnie Campbell, the very best in Cape Breton Music
plus songs from Scotland & Ireland, presented by Merit Muffler-Wheel & Brake-Sydney 8pm to 9pm - host Wayne Tucker with Favourites from Newfoundland and Labrador Whitney Piertown: 902-567-1492: - concert in the park & island tire car show
Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 6pm to 10pm - Bob Kingsley's -Country top 40 Baddeck (Badaig)St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Rachel Davis & Jason Roach ChéticampLe Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Eddie Cummings; no cover charge Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit-''ANYTHING THAT POURS'' with Jitka Zgola 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs)The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 8pm to 10pm - Session with Dave MacIsaac & Louis Benoit Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic LouisbourgFirehall: Main St.: 7pm to 9pm - Louisbourg Guitar Circle; Louisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Waterfront: 6pm to 8pm - ''Tunes on the Town''' -outdoor concert series; Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas
Baddeck (Badaig)St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLean ChesterLordly Park: 5pm to 7pm - Jamie & Jungernauts ChéticampLe Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Bruno Clarence & Maurice ; no cover charge Senior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's Club: - 7pm to 9:30pm-Amateur Musical Circle-local talent DartmouthThe Cottage Café | An Teachín: Paddler's Cove-300 Prince Albert Rd.: 6:30pm - Scottish Gaelic conversation group hosted by Cathy Ann MacPhee & Emily McEwan Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit-''ANYTHING THAT POURS'' with Jitka Zgola 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs)Driftwood Coastal Diner: 2103 Gottingen St.: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - live acoustic Irish traditional music jam; hosted by Ellen Gibling & Colin Carrigan Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic LouisbourgLouisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)Civic Centre - Bear Head Conference Room: ...2026 -Tuesday Ceilidhs. #31st: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-2591: 7:30pm to 9pm - Kinnon Beaton, Betty Lou Beaton and Gerry McDaniel Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas TruroThe Commune-Restaurant: 563 Prince St.: 902-843-1230: 6pm to 9pm - All Ages Open Mic with Meghan Lynn
Baddeck (Badaig)St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam Young ChéticampLe Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free music with Glen Roache DartmouthDahlia: 15 Kings Wharf: 7pm to 10pm - Open Mic with Kam Hayes-our 2nd anniversary Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit-''ANYTHING THAT POURS'' with Jitka Zgola 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair)North Shore Firehall: 46177 Cabot trail: 902-929-2822: 10am to 2pm - Weekly Gathering; FREE Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Inverness (An Sithean)Whit's Public House @ The Cabot Links: 18 Cabot Lane: 902-258-3933: 7pm to 10pm - musician-Eddie Cummings Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic LouisbourgLouisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Lower SackvillePink Piano Cafe & Lounge: 585 Sackville Dr.: - 1st & 3rd wednesday-is songwriters circle, & 2nd and 4th Wednesdays-is open stage Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman -
music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)the Carriage House: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: 7pm to 10pm - open mic with host Rob Smith Port Hood (Sestico)Admiral Lounge & Dining room: 148 Main St.: 902-787-3494: 7pm to 9pm - Wednesday Sessions at the Admiral; with tba Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna)Gaelic College-Concert Series-Instructor Ceilidhs: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Wednesday Night Instructors’ Ceilidh; in person only
@ $15 [held in the Great Hall of the Clans] Sydney (Suidni)The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. TruroJulias Lounge: 165 Willow St.: 8pm to midnight - acoustic jams
ArichatIsland Nest Restaurant: 2344 Hwy #206: 902-226-0033: 7pm to 9pm - music with proceeds to Strait Richmond Palliative Care Society ( since 2019 ] Baddeck (Badaig)St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Melody Cameron & Derrick Cameron & Brian Doyle Big BaddeckLittle Church –Vicar's View-was St. Andrew’s United Church: 1450 Westside Rd.: - Valdy ;concert-series ChéticampLe Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Andrew Poirier & Mark Poiruer; no cover charge DartmouthMontes Showbar Grill: 245 Waverley Rd.: 902-435-1770: 8pm - jam with-Dan Baird and his recurring cast Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit-''ANYTHING THAT POURS'' with Jitka Zgola 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair)Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort: #30 Buchanan Drive: 902-929-2584, 1-866-929-2585: - music with Elia Dunbinsky & friends Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - @$15-thursday night ceilidhs local entertainers; & square dance lessons;
host is Kyle Kenned MacDonald [musicians contact iccaevents@invernessarts.com ] Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Little Bras d'OrBlue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ; bring an instrument & join in; ; FREE LouisbourgLouisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Forks (Bruach Na h-Aibhne)Firemen’s club: 7811 Cabot trail: 902-248-2952: 7pm to 9pm - ''Herman's Jam' night music; 19+ donations to Margaree meals on wheels Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Waterfront: 6pm to 8pm - ''Tunes on the Town''' -outdoor concert series; River BourgeoisAnne Sampson Seniors Building: 39 Recreation Rd.: 6:30pm to 9pm - Gerry's music circle with Edna & Gerry and Friends; SackvilleFreemans: 902-865-2555: 8pm to 11pm - freejam open mic with freeham houseband, feat, host Jer Mombo Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni)Holiday Inn-Eave Restaurant and Bar: 300 Esplanade: 902-562-7500, 1-877-660-8550: 6pm to 9pm - live entertainment with Carl Getto & Matt Nicholson
ArichatSt. John's Centre for the Arts: 2513 Highway # 206: 7pm - Ariana Nasr @$20 Baddeck (Badaig)Bras d’or Yacht Club-Tiller & Wheel Lounge: 1 Jones St.: 902-295-2107: 5pm to 8pm - musician's circle / Jam sessions; all welcome St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - TBA ·The Freight Shed at the Terrace: 22 Water St.: 902-205-3600: 5pm to 9pm - live Celtic entertainment by Nathan Bishop MacDonald ChéticampLe Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Andrew Poirier & Mark Poiruer; no cover charge Creignish (Creiginnis)Community Hall: ...''Happy Hour Live Music'': 2123 Highway 19: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476: 6pm to 9pm - Happy Hour , great music as well. The CREIG Pub & Patio Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit-''ANYTHING THAT POURS'' with Jitka Zgola 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. D’EscousseGroundswell Pub & Inn: # 3283 Highway 320: 902-777-7777: 6pm to 8pm - open mic with host Tyrone David Halifax (Halafacs)Prospect Road Community Center: Prospect Rd.: 7pm to 9pm - Jam Session Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic LouisbourgLouisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Strathspey Performing Arts Centre: 11156 Hwy #19: 46°03.740′N 61°24.442′W: 902-945-5300: 7:30pm - Country Boys tribute show; to Alan Jackson, Garth Brooks, Brad Paisley, George Strait Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Fire Hall & Recreation Centre: 3921 Gabarus Highway: 902-727-3161: 7pm to 9pm - Marion Bridge Guitar Circle; North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair)MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: 8pm to 11pm - jam session with host Jay Smith Sydney (Suidni)Cape Breton Drive-In: 865 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-539-9922: - Practical Magic; Evil Dead The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - East Coast after dark -promoting Maritime culture, heritage and artistic talent TrentonHillside Community Hall: 27 Chance Harbour Rd.: 902-755-3938: 6:30pm to 9pm - Kitchen party jam; All singers and players welcome, musicians free of charge, audience @$ 5
Baddeck (Badaig)Alexander Graham Bell Museum: 559 Chebucto St.: 46°06.250′N 60°44.755′W: 902-295-2069: 10am to 1pm - Baddeck Farmers Market, vendors and music St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Rachel Davis & Buddy MacDonald ChéticampLe Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free music with Glen Roache Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit-''ANYTHING THAT POURS'' with Jitka Zgola 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. FlorenceRoyal Canadian Legion, Branch #83: 610 Bras D'Or Florence Rd.: 902-736-6313: 7pm - the circle-jam music; @$ 2 Glendale (Bràigh na h-Aibhneadh)St. Mary of Angels Parish Hall: 4216 Trans Canada Hwy # 105: 6pm to 9pm - monthly pub nite with Shane Savoy, Heather Ryan; 19+ Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 8am - conversations, music, and the voices and views of Nova Scotia's Gaelic community. http://live.cioe975.ca/ 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickey noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquette Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Petit-ÉtangInformation Centre Theatre-Cape Breton highlands National Park: ..2026 Sept 12th to 18th-23rd Annual Hike the Highlands Festival,: 16648 Cabot Trail: - 23rd Annual Hike the Highlands Festival,
Sept. 12 - Jack Pine 3:00 pm.
Sept. 13 - Franey - 9:00 am.
Warren Lake - 10:00 am.
Broad Cove Mtn. - 2:00 pm.
Sept. 14 - Money Point Gulch - 9:00- am.
Sugar Loaf Mtn. - 10:00 am.
Cabot Landing Beach - 2:00 pm.
Sept. 15 - Squirrel Mountain - 9:30 am.
Salmon Pools - 10:00 am.
Cheticamp Island - 2:00 pm.
Sept.16 Gordon's Camp - 9:00 am.
Corney Brook - 10:00 am.
Petit Etang - 2:30 pm.
Sept. 17 - Clyburn -
Middle Head - 2:30 pm.
Sunset Hike - White Point - 6:00 pm.
Sept. 18 - Aspy - 10:00 am.
Freshwater Lake - 2:00 pm. Port Hood (Sestico)St. Stephen’s-Jubilee United Church Hall: 239 Main St.: 902-787-2740: 7pm to 9pm - The Little White Church music jam sessions @$ 5; & tea; All musicians are welcome ; Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni)Cape Breton Drive-In: 865 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-539-9922: - Practical Magic; Evil Dead The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - Cape Breton Kitchen party with Ron Neville-music of island musicians
Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 2pm to 6pm - Daryl MacLean's COUNTRY GOLD; 4 hours of great Classic Country music. http://countrygold.ca/ 7pm to 8pm - the CJFX Ceilidh--Cape Breton Fiddles with Dave Gillis; 8pm to 10pm - Sounds Atlantic-with Paul Kerwin, Glenn Baker & his guests ; Baddeck (Badaig)Freight Shed terrace: 5pm to 9pm - Nathan Bishop MacDonald St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Rachel Davis & Buddy MacDonald ChéticampDoryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 2pm - Trad Sessions -join a community jam Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free music with Crissy Crowley, Jason Roach Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit-''ANYTHING THAT POURS'' with Jitka Zgola 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Guysborough (Baile Mhainisdear)Miles MacDonald Performance Centre: 27 Green St.: 902-533-2015: 2pm - the Country Boys Howie CenterRed Farm: 1957 Kings Rd.: noon to 5pm - Red Farm Kitchen party series; Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Inverness (An Sithean)Whit's Public House @ The Cabot Links: 18 Cabot Lane: 902-258-3933: 11am to 2pm - Celtic fiddle and piano featuring local talent Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 9am to 11am - Barn Dance with Keith Ross 3pm to 4pm - The Voice of New Scotland with Jean Watson Mabou (An Drochaid)Arena: ......Mabou Farmers Market: 186 Mabou Harbour Rd.: 46°04.614′N 61°24.074′W: 902-945-2378: 11am to 2pm - farmers market with local entertainment 11am to 2pm - Music from Alfred Sujith. CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman -
music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Petit-ÉtangInformation Centre Theatre-Cape Breton highlands National Park: ..2026 Sept 12th to 18th-23rd Annual Hike the Highlands Festival,: 16648 Cabot Trail: - 23rd Annual Hike the Highlands Festival,
Sept. 12 - Jack Pine 3:00 pm.
Sept. 13 - Franey - 9:00 am.
Warren Lake - 10:00 am.
Broad Cove Mtn. - 2:00 pm.
Sept. 14 - Money Point Gulch - 9:00- am.
Sugar Loaf Mtn. - 10:00 am.
Cabot Landing Beach - 2:00 pm.
Sept. 15 - Squirrel Mountain - 9:30 am.
Salmon Pools - 10:00 am.
Cheticamp Island - 2:00 pm.
Sept.16 Gordon's Camp - 9:00 am.
Corney Brook - 10:00 am.
Petit Etang - 2:30 pm.
Sept. 17 - Clyburn -
Middle Head - 2:30 pm.
Sunset Hike - White Point - 6:00 pm.
Sept. 18 - Aspy - 10:00 am.
Freshwater Lake - 2:00 pm. Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)101.5 FM The Hawk: 609 Church St.: 902-625-1220: 9am to 11am - East Coast Rising with Chuck Boudreau 11am to noon - East Coast Countdown with Cameron MacEachern http://www.eastcoastcountdown.com Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni)Cape Breton Drive-In: 865 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-539-9922: - Practical Magic; Evil Dead Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 11:30am to 2:30pm - Jazz entertainment with Carl Getto and Matt Nicholson Simeon's Family Restaurant: 581 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-562-0251: 4pm to 7pm - music with Aaron C Lewis; The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 5pm to 8pm - Celtic Serenade with Host Donnie Campbell, the very best in Cape Breton Music
plus songs from Scotland & Ireland, presented by Merit Muffler-Wheel & Brake-Sydney 8pm to 9pm - host Wayne Tucker with Favourites from Newfoundland and Labrador
Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 6pm to 10pm - Bob Kingsley's -Country top 40 Baddeck (Badaig)St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Margie Beaton & Dawn Beaton & Jason Roach ChéticampLe Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Eddie Cummings; no cover charge Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit-''ANYTHING THAT POURS'' with Jitka Zgola 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs)The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 8pm to 10pm - Session with Dave MacIsaac & Louis Benoit Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic LouisbourgFirehall: Main St.: 7pm to 9pm - Louisbourg Guitar Circle; Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Waterfront: 6pm to 8pm - ''Tunes on the Town''' -outdoor concert series; Petit-ÉtangInformation Centre Theatre-Cape Breton highlands National Park: ..2026 Sept 12th to 18th-23rd Annual Hike the Highlands Festival,: 16648 Cabot Trail: - 23rd Annual Hike the Highlands Festival,
Sept. 12 - Jack Pine 3:00 pm.
Sept. 13 - Franey - 9:00 am.
Warren Lake - 10:00 am.
Broad Cove Mtn. - 2:00 pm.
Sept. 14 - Money Point Gulch - 9:00- am.
Sugar Loaf Mtn. - 10:00 am.
Cabot Landing Beach - 2:00 pm.
Sept. 15 - Squirrel Mountain - 9:30 am.
Salmon Pools - 10:00 am.
Cheticamp Island - 2:00 pm.
Sept.16 Gordon's Camp - 9:00 am.
Corney Brook - 10:00 am.
Petit Etang - 2:30 pm.
Sept. 17 - Clyburn -
Middle Head - 2:30 pm.
Sunset Hike - White Point - 6:00 pm.
Sept. 18 - Aspy - 10:00 am.
Freshwater Lake - 2:00 pm. Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas
Baddeck (Badaig)St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Stephanie MacDonald & Susan MacLean ChéticampLe Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Bruno Clarence & Maurice ; no cover charge Senior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's Club: - 7pm to 9:30pm-Amateur Musical Circle-local talent DartmouthThe Cottage Café | An Teachín: Paddler's Cove-300 Prince Albert Rd.: 6:30pm - Scottish Gaelic conversation group hosted by Cathy Ann MacPhee & Emily McEwan Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit-''ANYTHING THAT POURS'' with Jitka Zgola 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs)Driftwood Coastal Diner: 2103 Gottingen St.: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - live acoustic Irish traditional music jam; hosted by Ellen Gibling & Colin Carrigan Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Petit-ÉtangInformation Centre Theatre-Cape Breton highlands National Park: ..2026 Sept 12th to 18th-23rd Annual Hike the Highlands Festival,: 16648 Cabot Trail: - 23rd Annual Hike the Highlands Festival,
Sept. 12 - Jack Pine 3:00 pm.
Sept. 13 - Franey - 9:00 am.
Warren Lake - 10:00 am.
Broad Cove Mtn. - 2:00 pm.
Sept. 14 - Money Point Gulch - 9:00- am.
Sugar Loaf Mtn. - 10:00 am.
Cabot Landing Beach - 2:00 pm.
Sept. 15 - Squirrel Mountain - 9:30 am.
Salmon Pools - 10:00 am.
Cheticamp Island - 2:00 pm.
Sept.16 Gordon's Camp - 9:00 am.
Corney Brook - 10:00 am.
Petit Etang - 2:30 pm.
Sept. 17 - Clyburn -
Middle Head - 2:30 pm.
Sunset Hike - White Point - 6:00 pm.
Sept. 18 - Aspy - 10:00 am.
Freshwater Lake - 2:00 pm. Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)Civic Centre - Bear Head Conference Room: ...2026 -Tuesday Ceilidhs. #31st: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-2591: 7:30pm to 9pm - Doug Lamey, Donald Gillis and friends Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas
Aulds Cove (Camus An Tuirc-nimhe)Cove Motel & restaurant: 298D-31 Rd.: 902-747-2700: - Echo-Dana Ryan Baddeck (Badaig)St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam Young ChéticampLe Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free music with Glen Roache DartmouthDahlia: 15 Kings Wharf: 7pm to 10pm - Open Mic with Kam Hayes-our 2nd anniversary Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit-''ANYTHING THAT POURS'' with Jitka Zgola 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair)North Shore Firehall: 46177 Cabot trail: 902-929-2822: 10am to 2pm - Weekly Gathering; FREE Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Inverness (An Sithean)Whit's Public House @ The Cabot Links: 18 Cabot Lane: 902-258-3933: 7pm to 10pm - musician-Eddie Cummings Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Little Narrows (An Caolas Beag)Community Centre: 134 Highway 223: 902-756-2413: 7pm to 9pm - Music jam sessions Lower SackvillePink Piano Cafe & Lounge: 585 Sackville Dr.: - 1st & 3rd wednesday-is songwriters circle, & 2nd and 4th Wednesdays-is open stage Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman -
music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Petit-ÉtangInformation Centre Theatre-Cape Breton highlands National Park: ..2026 Sept 12th to 18th-23rd Annual Hike the Highlands Festival,: 16648 Cabot Trail: - 23rd Annual Hike the Highlands Festival,
Sept. 12 - Jack Pine 3:00 pm.
Sept. 13 - Franey - 9:00 am.
Warren Lake - 10:00 am.
Broad Cove Mtn. - 2:00 pm.
Sept. 14 - Money Point Gulch - 9:00- am.
Sugar Loaf Mtn. - 10:00 am.
Cabot Landing Beach - 2:00 pm.
Sept. 15 - Squirrel Mountain - 9:30 am.
Salmon Pools - 10:00 am.
Cheticamp Island - 2:00 pm.
Sept.16 Gordon's Camp - 9:00 am.
Corney Brook - 10:00 am.
Petit Etang - 2:30 pm.
Sept. 17 - Clyburn -
Middle Head - 2:30 pm.
Sunset Hike - White Point - 6:00 pm.
Sept. 18 - Aspy - 10:00 am.
Freshwater Lake - 2:00 pm. Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)the Carriage House: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: 7pm to 10pm - open mic with host Rob Smith Port Hood (Sestico)Admiral Lounge & Dining room: 148 Main St.: 902-787-3494: 7pm to 9pm - Wednesday Sessions at the Admiral; with tba Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna)Gaelic College-Concert Series-Instructor Ceilidhs: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Wednesday Night Instructors’ Ceilidh; in person only
@ $15 [held in the Great Hall of the Clans] Sydney (Suidni)The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. TruroJulias Lounge: 165 Willow St.: 8pm to midnight - acoustic jams
ArichatIsland Nest Restaurant: 2344 Hwy #206: 902-226-0033: 7pm to 9pm - music with proceeds to Strait Richmond Palliative Care Society ( since 2019 ] Baddeck (Badaig)St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Melody Cameron & Derrick Cameron & Brian Doyle ChéticampLe Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Andrew Poirier & Mark Poiruer; no cover charge DartmouthMontes Showbar Grill: 245 Waverley Rd.: 902-435-1770: 8pm - jam with-Dan Baird and his recurring cast Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit-''ANYTHING THAT POURS'' with Jitka Zgola 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair)Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort: #30 Buchanan Drive: 902-929-2584, 1-866-929-2585: - music with Elia Dunbinsky & friends Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - @$15-thursday night ceilidhs local entertainers; & square dance lessons;
host is Kyle Kenned MacDonald [musicians contact iccaevents@invernessarts.com ] Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Little Bras d'OrBlue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ; bring an instrument & join in; ; FREE Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Forks (Bruach Na h-Aibhne)Firemen’s club: 7811 Cabot trail: 902-248-2952: 7pm to 9pm - ''Herman's Jam' night music; 19+ donations to Margaree meals on wheels Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Waterfront: 6pm to 8pm - ''Tunes on the Town''' -outdoor concert series; Petit-ÉtangInformation Centre Theatre-Cape Breton highlands National Park: ..2026 Sept 12th to 18th-23rd Annual Hike the Highlands Festival,: 16648 Cabot Trail: - 23rd Annual Hike the Highlands Festival,
Sept. 12 - Jack Pine 3:00 pm.
Sept. 13 - Franey - 9:00 am.
Warren Lake - 10:00 am.
Broad Cove Mtn. - 2:00 pm.
Sept. 14 - Money Point Gulch - 9:00- am.
Sugar Loaf Mtn. - 10:00 am.
Cabot Landing Beach - 2:00 pm.
Sept. 15 - Squirrel Mountain - 9:30 am.
Salmon Pools - 10:00 am.
Cheticamp Island - 2:00 pm.
Sept.16 Gordon's Camp - 9:00 am.
Corney Brook - 10:00 am.
Petit Etang - 2:30 pm.
Sept. 17 - Clyburn -
Middle Head - 2:30 pm.
Sunset Hike - White Point - 6:00 pm.
Sept. 18 - Aspy - 10:00 am.
Freshwater Lake - 2:00 pm. SackvilleFreemans: 902-865-2555: 8pm to 11pm - freejam open mic with freeham houseband, feat, host Jer Mombo Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni)Holiday Inn-Eave Restaurant and Bar: 300 Esplanade: 902-562-7500, 1-877-660-8550: 6pm to 9pm - live entertainment with Carl Getto & Matt Nicholson
Baddeck (Badaig)St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - tba Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit-''ANYTHING THAT POURS'' with Jitka Zgola Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Katherine Knight; BOAT-photographs - Unama’ki/Cape Breton film festival unamakicapebretonfilmfestival.ca Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic LouisbourgLouisbourg Fortress: 3 Fortress Service Road: 902-733-3552: - Paranormal Investigations -Explore a darker side of the 300-year history of the
Fortress of Louisbourg ;a haunted site in Nova Scotia Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Sydney (Suidni)Cape Breton Drive-In: 865 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-539-9922: - Heart of the Beast; Passenger WolfvilleAll over town: .....2026 Sept 24th to 27th..Deep Roots Music Festival: - #20th annual Deep Roots Music Festival; with Matt Andersen, Lloyd Spiegel, Joce Reyome,
Meredith Moon, Cassie & Maggie, Alysha Brilla, Daniel James McFadyen, Inn Echo, Sarah McInnis & more
ArichatSt. John's Centre for the Arts: 2513 Highway # 206: 2pm - Barbel Albert & Ruth Matthews @ Free Baddeck (Badaig)St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Rachel Davis & Buddy MacDonald Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit-''ANYTHING THAT POURS'' with Jitka Zgola Havre BoucherCommunity Centre: .....2026 -Hank's Jamboree: 12401 Highway #4: 902-234-2188: 1pm to 4pm - Hank's Jamboree @$ 5; light lunch included [ 4th sunday monthly ]
[musicians free, ] all proceeds go towards Community Centre, Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Unama’ki/Cape Breton film festival unamakicapebretonfilmfestival.ca - Katherine Knight; BOAT-photographs Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Mabou (An Drochaid)Arena: ......Mabou Farmers Market: 186 Mabou Harbour Rd.: 46°04.614′N 61°24.074′W: 902-945-2378: 11am to 2pm - Music from John Uhrich Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Sydney (Suidni)Cape Breton Drive-In: 865 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-539-9922: - Heart of the Beast; Passenger WolfvilleAll over town: .....2026 Sept 24th to 27th..Deep Roots Music Festival: - #20th annual Deep Roots Music Festival; with Matt Andersen, Lloyd Spiegel, Joce Reyome,
Meredith Moon, Cassie & Maggie, Alysha Brilla, Daniel James McFadyen, Inn Echo, Sarah McInnis & more
Baddeck (Badaig)St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Rachel Davis & Darren McMullen ChéticampDoryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: - 60th anniversary gala Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7:30pm - 'North of Smokey Songwriters' Circle' with Jordan Musycsyn, Norman MacDonald,
Michael Gorey, Meredith Stead, David Doucette, and Deron Donovan Halifax (Halafacs)Dalhousie - Rebecca Cohn Auditorium-Arts Centre’s: 6101 University Ave.: 902-494-3820: - tribute to Rita with the men of the Deeps, Scott Macmillan, Lucy MacNeil, Symphony Nova Scotia town: .....2025 Sept 29th to Oct 5th-Halifax Urban Folk Festival: - Halifax Urban Folk Festival; Elyse Aeryn “SEE YOU OUT THERE” Howie CenterRed Farm: 1957 Kings Rd.: - Cape Breton Jazz Festival Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Katherine Knight; BOAT-photographs Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Sydney (Suidni)Cape Breton Drive-In: 865 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-539-9922: - Verity; Project Hail mary
