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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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Granville Green in Port Hawkesbury
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Aug

10

Granville Green in Port Hawkesbury

Port Hawkesbury

Jul 6 – Aug 10

Acoustic Roots Festival at Two Rivers Wildlife Park
Featured

Aug

29

Acoustic Roots Festival at Two Rivers Wildlife Park

Louisbourg

Aug 29 – Aug 31

Lumière Art-at-Night Festival
Featured

Sep

27

Lumière Art-at-Night Festival

Sydney & Area

Sep 27

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Featured

Oct

10

Celtic Colours International Festival

Sydney & Area

Oct 10 – Oct 18

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Aug

10

Pride Cape Breton Festival: 2025 Gender Diverse Arts Showcase

Sydney & Area

Aug 10

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Aug

10

Pride Cape Breton Festival: Drag Bingo

Sydney & Area

Aug 10

Central Park Ceilidhs in Port Hood

Aug

11

Central Park Ceilidhs in Port Hood

Port Hood

Jul 7 – Aug 25

Intimate Musical Soirees In the Park

Aug

11

Intimate Musical Soirees In the Park

Chéticamp, Ingonish & Area, North Highlands, Northern Cape Breton, Cape Breton Highlands National Park Area

Jul 14 – Aug 18

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Aug

11

Pride Cape Breton Festival: All Ages Drag Show

Sydney & Area

Aug 11

Cape Breton Exhibition

Aug

12

Cape Breton Exhibition

North Sydney & Area

Aug 12 – Aug 16

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Aug

12

27th Annual Gaelic Concert Series: Suas leis a’ Ghàidhlig [Up With the Gaelic]

Iona & Area

Aug 12

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Aug

12

Pride Cape Breton Festival: Movie in the Park

Sydney & Area

Aug 12

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Aug

13

Pride Cape Breton Festival: Trivia Night

Sydney & Area

Aug 13

Fiddle Ceilidh Concert at the Barn in Margaree

Aug

13

Fiddle Ceilidh Concert at the Barn in Margaree

Margarees

Jul 9 – Aug 27

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Aug

14

Pride Cape Breton Festival: Pop-up STBBI Testing

Sydney & Area

Aug 14

Rock the Fiddle: Thursday

Aug

14

Rock the Fiddle: Thursday

Sydney & Area

Aug 14

Outdoor Concert Series at La Place du Pêcheur in Chéticamp

Aug

14

Outdoor Concert Series at La Place du Pêcheur in Chéticamp

Chéticamp

Aug 7 – Aug 21

KitchenRackets Summer Jam Sessions in St. Peter’s

Aug

14

KitchenRackets Summer Jam Sessions in St. Peter’s

St Peter's & Area

Jul 10 – Sep 4

Neil McDaniel at the Barn in Margaree

Aug

14

Neil McDaniel at the Barn in Margaree

Margarees

Jul 3 – Aug 28

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Aug

15

Blueberry Jam

Mabou

Aug 15 – Aug 17

Rock the Fiddle: Friday

Aug

15

Rock the Fiddle: Friday

Sydney & Area

Aug 15

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Aug

15

Pride Cape Breton Festival: Show Your Pride

Sydney & Area

Aug 15

Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLean at the Barn in Margaree

Aug

15

Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLean at the Barn in Margaree

Margarees

Jun 27 – Aug 29

Rock The Fiddle: Saturday

Aug

16

Rock The Fiddle: Saturday

Sydney & Area

Aug 16

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Aug

16

Pride Cape Breton Festival: Youth Dance

Sydney & Area

Aug 16

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Aug

17

Sydney Mines Highland Games and Concert

North Sydney & Area

Aug 17

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Aug

17

Pride Cape Breton Festival: 25 Year Celebration

Sydney & Area

Aug 17

Cape Breton Comedy Fest: Scott Thompson at the HAT

Aug

20

Cape Breton Comedy Fest: Scott Thompson at the HAT

Sydney & Area

Aug 20

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Aug

20

Cape Breton Comedy Fest: Nick Beaton Does New at the Red Bar’N

Sydney & Area

Aug 20

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Aug

21

Louisdale Summer Fest

Isle Madame

Aug 21 – Aug 25

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Aug

21

Cape Breton Comedy Fest: Improv Night at the Red Bar’N

Sydney & Area

Aug 21

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Aug

21

Cape Breton Comedy Fest: Margaree Mic Drop

Margarees

Aug 21

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Aug

21

Cape Breton Comedy Fest: St. Peter’s In Stitches

St Peter's & Area

Aug 21

Cape Breton Comedy Fest: CBC Laugh Out Loud with Ali Hassan

Aug

22

Cape Breton Comedy Fest: CBC Laugh Out Loud with Ali Hassan

Baddeck & Area

Aug 22

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Aug

22

Cape Breton Comedy Fest: Naughty N Nice Show

Sydney & Area

Aug 22

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Aug

23

Cape Breton Comedy Fest: Gala Finale at the HAT

Sydney & Area

Aug 23

Sunset Series at ICCA

Aug

30

Sunset Series at ICCA

Inverness

Aug 30

Little Church in Big Baddeck Concert Series: Lennie Gallant

Sep

05

Little Church in Big Baddeck Concert Series: Lennie Gallant

Baddeck & Area

Sep 5

22nd Annual Hike the Highlands Festival

Sep

13

22nd Annual Hike the Highlands Festival

Ingonish & Area

Sep 13 – Sep 19

Little Church in Big Baddeck Concert Series: Madison Violet

Oct

03

Little Church in Big Baddeck Concert Series: Madison Violet

Baddeck & Area

Oct 3

The South Haven Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers Fibre Festival

Oct

11

The South Haven Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers Fibre Festival

Baddeck & Area

Oct 11 – Oct 13

Little Church in Big Baddeck Concert Series: The Once

Dec

13

Little Church in Big Baddeck Concert Series: The Once

Baddeck & Area

Dec 13