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Cultural & Traditional Performances

Experience Cape Breton’s living culture through Mi’kmaq, Acadian and Gaelic performances. From step dancing to fiddle music, each show reflects the Island’s vibrant roots. It’s more than entertainment, it’s a glimpse into our heritage.

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Mar

04

The Kimberley Fraser Sessions at the Old Triangle

Sydney & Area

Aug 27 – May 27

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Mar

04

Wednesday Sessions at the Admiral

Port Hood

Jun 4 – May 27

people on stage playing instruments and dancing

Mar

04

Wednesday Ceilidhs at Colaisde na Gàidhlig

St. Ann's Bay & North Shore

Aug 20 – May 27

a group of people playing fiddles gathered around a piano

Mar

05

Traditional Thursday Session at the Blue Mist

Bras d'Or & Boularderie Area

Jan 9 – Jun 25

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Mar

06

The Snug Pub in Mabou

Mabou & Area

Jan 23 – Mar 27

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Mar

07

Saturday Afternoon Fiddle Matinee at the Doryman

Chéticamp & Area

Aug 16 – May 30

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

Mar

07

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Céilidh Matinee at the Frolic’n Folk

Iona & Area

Feb 8 – Dec 19

a group of people playing musical instruments

Mar

08

Trad Sessions at the Doryman

Chéticamp & Area

Aug 17 – May 31

two men posed in front of a bar, one with a guitar

Mar

10

Evans & Doherty at the Old Triangle Irish Alehouse

Sydney & Area

Mar 10

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Mar

22

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Festive Seasons Painting Series in Cape Breton Highlands National Park

Chéticamp & Area

Nov 2 – Mar 22

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May

20

2026 East Coast Music Awards: Festival & Conference

Sydney & Area, Membertou

May 20 – May 25

Baddeck Gathering Céilidh

Jun

13

Baddeck Gathering Céilidh

Baddeck & Area

Jun 13 – Oct 18

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Jun

14

Cape Breton Celtic Trad Sessions at the Frolic

Iona & Area

Jun 22 – Dec 27

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

West Mabou Family Square Dances

Jun

27

West Mabou Family Square Dances

Mabou & Area

Jun 14 – Oct 11

Mabou Tuesday Night Ceilidhs

Jun

30

Mabou Tuesday Night Ceilidhs

Mabou & Area

Jul 1 – Aug 18

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Jun

30

Port Hawkesbury Ceilidh at the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre

Port Hawkesbury & Area

Jun 30 – Oct 6

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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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Jul

01

Summer Concert Series at The Frolic and Folk Pub

Iona & Area

Jul 1 – Aug 26

Central Park Ceilidhs in Port Hood

Jul

06

Central Park Ceilidhs in Port Hood

Port Hood

Jul 7 – Aug 31

five people gathered around an upright piano playing musical instruments

Aug

11

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Barra MacNeils 40th Anniversary Tour at The HAT

Sydney & Area

Aug 11

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Oct

09

Celtic Colours International Festival

St. Ann's Bay & North Shore

Oct 9 – Oct 18

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