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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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Feb

10

Warm Your Bones at The Admiral

Port Hood

Feb 10

large crowd of people playing instruments

Feb

11

The Kimberley Fraser Sessions at the Old Triangle

Sydney & Area

Aug 27 – May 27

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Feb

11

Wednesday Sessions at the Admiral

Port Hood

Jun 4 – May 27

people on stage playing instruments and dancing

Feb

11

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

Feb

12

Traditional Thursday Session at the Blue Mist

Bras d'Or & Boularderie Area

Jan 9 – Jun 25

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Feb

13

The Snug Pub in Mabou

Mabou & Area

Jan 23 – Mar 27

painting of two men on a sailboat

Feb

14

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

Feb

14

from
$5

Céilidh Matinee at the Frolic’n Folk

Iona & Area

Feb 8 – Dec 19

a group of people playing musical instruments

Feb

15

Trad Sessions at the Doryman

Chéticamp & Area

Aug 17 – May 31

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Mar

22

from
$40

Festive Seasons Painting Series in Cape Breton Highlands National Park

Chéticamp & Area

Nov 2 – Mar 22

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

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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