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Immerse yourself in the Island’s soul through Mi’kmaq, Gaelic and Acadian traditions. From striking exhibitions and gallery events to vibrant artisan markets and craft shows, Cape Breton’s heritage is always on display. Whether it is a rhythmic performance or a local masterpiece, every experience offers a unique glimpse into our stories and spirit.

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SAILING BY PAULINA OSORIO

Jun

01

SAILING BY PAULINA OSORIO

Sydney & Area

Jun 1 – Jun 6

Poster

Jun

01

GROUND RULES: MATERIA

Sydney & Area

Jun 1 – Jun 26

MEET CAMILLE RICHART, WEAVING ARTIST IN RESIDENCE AT COLAISDE NA GÀIDHLIG

Jun

01

MEET CAMILLE RICHART, WEAVING ARTIST IN RESIDENCE AT COLAISDE NA GÀIDHLIG

St. Ann's Bay & North Shore

Jun 1 – Jun 7

STRAIT AREA EDUCATION RECREATION CENTRE ART SHOW

Jun

01

STRAIT AREA EDUCATION RECREATION CENTRE ART SHOW

Port Hawkesbury & Area

Jun 1 – Jun 6

Poster

Jun

01

Unama’ki- Cape Breton Craft Week

Sydney & Area

Jun 1 – Jun 7

PIERCING WITH A JEWELLER’S SAW DEMONSTRATION WITH BEN SICKLES

Jun

01

PIERCING WITH A JEWELLER’S SAW DEMONSTRATION WITH BEN SICKLES

Sydney & Area

Jun 1

BASKET WEAVING DEMONSTRATION

Jun

02

BASKET WEAVING DEMONSTRATION

Sydney & Area

Jun 2

PERFECTLY IMPERFECT: AN ART TABLE GIVEAWAY

Jun

02

PERFECTLY IMPERFECT: AN ART TABLE GIVEAWAY

Baddeck & Area

Jun 2 – Jun 6

GROUND TRUTHING: AN OUTSIDE LIFE, SOLITARY STORY, COLLECTIVE MYTH BY RONALD WILLIAMS

Jun

02

GROUND TRUTHING: AN OUTSIDE LIFE, SOLITARY STORY, COLLECTIVE MYTH BY RONALD WILLIAMS

Inverness

Jun 2 – Jun 14

THREADS OF TRADITION: A CHÉTICAMP RUG HOOKING GATHERING

Jun

04

THREADS OF TRADITION: A CHÉTICAMP RUG HOOKING GATHERING

Chéticamp & Area

Jun 4

DEMONSTRATION BY THE METAL ARTS GUILD OF NS – CAPE BRETON

Jun

04

DEMONSTRATION BY THE METAL ARTS GUILD OF NS – CAPE BRETON

Sydney & Area

Jun 4

MINI MOCCASIN KEYCHAIN WORKSHOP

Jun

04

MINI MOCCASIN KEYCHAIN WORKSHOP

Baddeck & Area, Whycocomagh & Area

Jun 4

MI’KMAQ BASKETMAKING DEMONSTRATION WITH MAGLIT PELLETIER

Jun

05

MI’KMAQ BASKETMAKING DEMONSTRATION WITH MAGLIT PELLETIER

Sydney & Area

Jun 5

Exterior of Building

Jun

06

Sydney Public Market

Sydney & Area

Apr 18 – May 1

PLEIN AIR PAINTING SESSION AT SKYE RIVER TRAIL WITH BAILEE HIGGINS & HAILEY STORM

Jun

06

PLEIN AIR PAINTING SESSION AT SKYE RIVER TRAIL WITH BAILEE HIGGINS & HAILEY STORM

Whycocomagh & Area

Jun 6

fiddler and piano player plauing to a crowd in a pub setting

Jun

06

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Céilidh Matinee at the Frolic’n Folk

Iona & Area

Feb 8 – Dec 19

Mabou Farmers’ Market

Jun

07

Mabou Farmers’ Market
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Mabou & Area

Jun 7 – Oct 11

photo

Jun

07

Medicine Walk to McNaughton’s Falls with Loretta Isadore

Baddeck & Area, Whycocomagh & Area

Jun 7

Paint

Jun

07

Plein Air Painting at Beulach Ban Falls with Emily Madinsky

Cape Breton Highlands National Park

Jun 7

a building with flowers in the foreground

Jun

07

The Louisbourg Market

Louisbourg & Area

May 4 – Dec 6

man and woman onstage playing fiddle and piano for dancers offstage

Jun

07

Sunday Ceilidhs at the Celtic Music Interpretive Centre

Judique

Mar 22 – Dec 6

kids dancing in a circle outside

Jun

11

Roots to Boots Festival des Racines et Bottines in Chéticamp

Chéticamp & Area

Jun 11 – Jun 15

Baddeck Gathering Céilidh

Jun

13

Baddeck Gathering Céilidh

Baddeck & Area

Jun 13 – Oct 18

a group of people playing musical instruments

Jun

14

Cape Breton Celtic Trad Sessions at the Frolic

Iona & Area

Jun 22 – Dec 27

Roots to Boots Festival: Campfire and songs at Mkwesaqtuk/Cap-Rouge

Jun

14

Roots to Boots Festival: Campfire and songs at Mkwesaqtuk/Cap-Rouge

Cape Breton Highlands National Park

Jun 14

Baddeck Farmer’s Market 2026

Jun

20

Baddeck Farmer’s Market 2026

Baddeck & Area

Jun 20 – Oct 10

Crystals

Jun

21

Summer Solstice Magick Market

Mabou & Area

Jun 21

KitchenFest! | Feis a Chidsin!

Jun

26

KitchenFest! | Feis a Chidsin!

Port Hood, St Peter's & Area, Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Judique, Sydney & Area, North Highlands, Port Hawkesbury & Area, Mabou & Area, Baddeck & Area, Margarees, Bras d'Or & Boularderie Area, Whycocomagh & Area, North Sydney & Sydney Mines Area, Louisbourg & Area, St. Ann's Bay & North Shore, Chéticamp & Area, Inverness, Glace Bay & Area

Jun 27 – Jul 5

Milling Frolic

Jun

26

Milling Frolic at the Highland Village

Iona & Area

Jun 26

Grandmother Moon at Freshwater Lake

Jun

27

Grandmother Moon at Freshwater Lake

Ingonish & Area

Jun 27

Mabou Tuesday Night Ceilidhs

Jun

30

Mabou Tuesday Night Ceilidhs

Mabou & Area

Jun 30 – Aug 18

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Jun

30

Port Hawkesbury Ceilidh at the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre

Port Hawkesbury & Area

Jun 30 – Oct 6

Acadian Evenings

Jul

01

Acadian Evenings

Chéticamp & Area

Jul 1 – Aug 26

Ross Ferry Farm Gate Market

Jul

05

Ross Ferry Farm Gate Market

Bras d'Or & Boularderie Area

Jul 5 – Sep 27

Makin’ Waves presented by Sydney Credit Union

Jul

09

Makin’ Waves presented by Sydney Credit Union

Sydney & Area

Jul 9 – Aug 6

crowd gathered in front of outdoor stage

Jul

26

70th Broad Cove Scottish Concert

Jul 26

Grandmother Moon at Broad Cove Beach

Jul

28

Grandmother Moon at Broad Cove Beach

Jul 28

festival mascot dressed in hat and acadian themed t-shirt

Jul

30

Festival de l’Escaouette in Chéticamp

Chéticamp & Area

Jul 30 – Aug 3

Harbourfest 2026

Jul

30

Harbourfest 2026

Isle Madame

Jul 30 – Aug 2

Grandmother Moon at Chéticamp Campground

Aug

28

Grandmother Moon at Chéticamp Campground

Chéticamp & Area

Aug 28

Candles

Sep

20

Autumn Equinox Magick Market

Mabou & Area

Sep 20

blue and green logo on white background

Oct

09

Celtic Colours International Festival

St. Ann's Bay & North Shore

Oct 9 – Oct 18

Candles

Oct

25

Samhain Magick Market

Mabou & Area

Oct 25

Festival Chocolat Chaud

Feb

12

2027

Festival Chocolat Chaud

Chéticamp & Area

Feb 12 – Feb 14

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