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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.

18 Results

Acoustic Roots Festival at Two Rivers Wildlife Park
Featured

Aug

29

Acoustic Roots Festival at Two Rivers Wildlife Park

Louisbourg & Area

Aug 29 – Aug 31

Lumière Art-at-Night Festival
Featured

Sep

27

Lumière Art-at-Night Festival

Sydney Area & Marconi Trail

Sep 27

Musicians play on stage
Featured

Oct

10

Celtic Colours International Festival

Sydney Area & Marconi Trail

Oct 10 – Oct 18

Central Park Ceilidhs in Port Hood

Aug

25

Central Park Ceilidhs in Port Hood

Port Hood

Jul 7 – Aug 25

Fiddle Ceilidh Concert at the Barn in Margaree

Aug

27

Fiddle Ceilidh Concert at the Barn in Margaree

Margarees

Jul 9 – Aug 27

KitchenRackets Summer Jam Sessions in St. Peter’s

Aug

28

KitchenRackets Summer Jam Sessions in St. Peter’s

St Peter's & Area

Jul 10 – Sep 4

Neil McDaniel at the Barn in Margaree

Aug

28

Neil McDaniel at the Barn in Margaree

Margarees

Jul 3 – Aug 28

Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLean at the Barn in Margaree

Aug

29

Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLean at the Barn in Margaree

Margarees

Jun 27 – Aug 29

Sunset Series at ICCA

Aug

30

Sunset Series at ICCA

Inverness

Aug 30

people gathered outside

Aug

31

Celebrate Labour Day at the Ross Ferry Marine Park

Bras d'Or & Boularderie Area

Aug 31

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

painting of woman reading a book in the forest with text

Oct

03

Cabot Trail Writers Festival

St. Ann's Bay & North Shore

Oct 3 – Oct 5

Little Church in Big Baddeck Concert Series: Madison Violet

Oct

03

Little Church in Big Baddeck Concert Series: Madison Violet

Baddeck & Area

Oct 3

gobblefest logo duplicated

Oct

09

Gobblefest XXXI

Sydney Area & Marconi Trail, Glace Bay & Area

Oct 9 – Oct 13

stylized illustration

Oct

10

Blueberry Jam Harvest Series

Mabou & Area

Oct 10 – Oct 13

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