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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
Featured

Jul

20

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

Musicians play on stage
Featured

Oct

10

Celtic Colours International Festival

Sydney & Area

Oct 10 – Oct 18

Big Wave Summer Festival in Big Bras d’Or

Jul

16

Big Wave Summer Festival in Big Bras d’Or

Bras d'Or & Boularderie Area

Jul 16 – Jul 19

Makin’ Waves at Wentworth Park: Classified / Morgan Toney

Jul

17

Makin’ Waves at Wentworth Park: Classified / Morgan Toney

Sydney & Area

Jul 17

Big Pond Concert

Jul

20

Big Pond Concert

Ben Eoin & East Bay Area

Jul 20 – Jul 21

Makin’ Waves at Wentworth Park: Mary Frances Leahy / XIA-3

Jul

24

Makin’ Waves at Wentworth Park: Mary Frances Leahy / XIA-3

Sydney & Area

Jul 24

69th Broad Cove Scottish Concert

Jul

27

69th Broad Cove Scottish Concert

Inverness

Jul 27

Le Festival de l’Escaouette in Chéticamp

Jul

31

Le Festival de l’Escaouette in Chéticamp

Chéticamp

Jul 31 – Aug 4

Makin’ Waves at Wentworth Park: My Son The Hurricane / sunsetto

Jul

31

Makin’ Waves at Wentworth Park: My Son The Hurricane / sunsetto

Sydney & Area

Jul 31

31st Annual Louisbourg Crab Festival

Aug

02

31st Annual Louisbourg Crab Festival

Louisbourg

Aug 2 – Aug 3

Red Farm Field Trip: Sloan / Gordie Sampson / Bahamas / and more

Aug

03

Red Farm Field Trip: Sloan / Gordie Sampson / Bahamas / and more

Sydney & Area

Aug 3 – Aug 4

Little Church in Big Baddeck Concert Series: Good Lovelies

Aug

07

Little Church in Big Baddeck Concert Series: Good Lovelies

Baddeck & Area

Aug 7

Margaree Highland Games

Aug

09

Margaree Highland Games

Margarees

Aug 9 – Aug 10

Rock the Fiddle: Thursday

Aug

14

Rock the Fiddle: Thursday

Sydney & Area

Aug 14

Rock the Fiddle: Friday

Aug

15

Rock the Fiddle: Friday

Sydney & Area

Aug 15

Rock The Fiddle: Saturday

Aug

16

Rock The Fiddle: Saturday

Sydney & Area

Aug 16

Cape Breton Comedy Fest: Scott Thompson at the HAT

Aug

20

Cape Breton Comedy Fest: Scott Thompson at the HAT

Sydney & Area

Aug 20

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

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