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Concerts & Festivals

Cape Breton’s concerts and festivals celebrate the Island’s deep musical roots and creative spirit. From intimate performances to high-energy outdoor stages, live music fills the air year-round. Discover unforgettable talent and a welcoming community that knows how to throw a great show.

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a gathering of people playing board games and looking cozy

Feb

13

Warm Your Bones Festival

Sydney & Area

Feb 13 – Feb 23

image of a family in a horse-drawn sleigh on a snowy winter day

Feb

13

Festival Chocolat Chaud

Chéticamp & Area, Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Baddeck & Area, Margarees

Feb 13 – Feb 15

winter village scene with text

Feb

13

Baddeck Winter Festival

Baddeck & Area

Feb 13 – Feb 16

profiles of five musical artists

Feb

13

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$55

Cape Breton Island International Blues Festival – A Heartful of Blues

Sydney & Area

Feb 13 – Feb 14

profiles of six musical artists

Feb

13

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$10

Cape Breton Island International Blues Festival – After Hours Blues Festival Club

Sydney & Area

Feb 13 – Feb 15

closeup shots of men holding microphones

Feb

15

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$45

Be My Funny Valentine at the Inverary Resort

Baddeck & Area

Feb 15

text and pictures of three bands

Jun

30

KitchenFest! – The Big Bash: Signal Hill / Beech Hill / Coastline

St. Ann's Bay & North Shore

Jun 30 – Jul 1

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Sep

04

13th Acoustic Roots Festival at Two Rivers Wildlife Park

Louisbourg & Area

Sep 4 – Sep 6