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Arts & Culture

Immerse yourself in the Island’s soul through Mi’kmaq, Gaelic and Acadian traditions. From striking exhibitions and gallery events to vibrant artisan markets and craft shows, Cape Breton’s heritage is always on display. Whether it is a rhythmic performance or a local masterpiece, every experience offers a unique glimpse into our stories and spirit.

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May

06

Wednesday Sessions at the Admiral

Port Hood

Jun 4 – May 27

large crowd of people playing instruments

May

06

The Kimberley Fraser Sessions at the Old Triangle

Sydney & Area

Aug 27 – May 27

people on stage playing instruments and dancing

May

06

Wednesday Ceilidhs at Colaisde na Gàidhlig

St. Ann's Bay & North Shore

Aug 20 – May 27

Poster

May

08

Célébration Isle Madame

Isle Madame

May 8 – May 10

Poster

May

08

Célébration Isle Madame – St Joseph Parish Hall

Isle Madame

May 8 – May 10

Poster

May

08

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Célébration Isle Madame – St John’s Centre for the Arts

Isle Madame

May 8 – May 10

Poster

May

09

Célébration Isle Madame – Acadiaville Community Centre

Isle Madame

May 9

Exterior of Building

May

09

Sydney Public Market

Sydney & Area

Apr 18 – May 1

Poster

May

09

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Célébration Isle Madame – Janvrin’s Island Community Centre

Isle Madame

May 9

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

May

09

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$5

Céilidh Matinee at the Frolic’n Folk

Iona & Area

Feb 8 – Dec 19

Poster

May

09

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$25

Célébration Isle Madame – La Picasse Cultural Community Centre

Isle Madame

May 9

Poster

May

10

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Célébration Isle Madame – D’Escousse Civic Improvement Society Hall

Isle Madame

May 10

man and woman onstage playing fiddle and piano for dancers offstage

May

10

Sunday Ceilidhs at the Celtic Music Interpretive Centre

Judique

Mar 22 – Dec 6

a group of people playing musical instruments

May

10

Trad Sessions at the Doryman

Chéticamp & Area

Aug 17 – May 31

Poster

May

16

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“Buth-obrach Orain Ghaidhlig”

Iona & Area

May 2 – May 30

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May

20

2026 East Coast Music Awards: Festival & Conference

Sydney & Area, Membertou

May 20 – May 25

Falls

May

24

Medicine Walk to Greenlink Rotary Trail Falls with Jeff Ward

Sydney & Area

May 24

Paint

May

30

Plein Air Painting at Beulach Ban Falls with Emily Madinsky

Cape Breton Highlands National Park

May 30

Mabou Farmers’ Market

Jun

07

Mabou Farmers’ Market
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Mabou & Area

Jun 7 – Oct 11

a building with flowers in the foreground

Jun

07

The Louisbourg Market

Louisbourg & Area

May 4 – Dec 6

kids dancing in a circle outside

Jun

11

Roots to Boots Festival des Racines et Bottines in Chéticamp

Chéticamp & Area

Jun 11 – Jun 15

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

Crystals

Jun

21

Summer Solstice Magick Market

Mabou & Area

Jun 21

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

Milling Frolic

Jun

26

Milling Frolic at the Highland Village

Iona & Area

Jun 26

Grandmother Moon at Freshwater Lake

Jun

27

Grandmother Moon at Freshwater Lake

Ingonish & Area

Jun 27

Mabou Tuesday Night Ceilidhs

Jun

30

Mabou Tuesday Night Ceilidhs

Mabou & Area

Jun 30 – Aug 18

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Jun

30

Port Hawkesbury Ceilidh at the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre

Port Hawkesbury & Area

Jun 30 – Oct 6

Acadian Evenings

Jul

01

Acadian Evenings

Chéticamp & Area

Jul 1 – Aug 26

Ross Ferry Farm Gate Market

Jul

05

Ross Ferry Farm Gate Market

Bras d'Or & Boularderie Area

Jul 5 – Sep 27

crowd gathered in front of outdoor stage

Jul

26

70th Broad Cove Scottish Concert

Jul 26

Grandmother Moon at Broad Cove Beach

Jul

28

Grandmother Moon at Broad Cove Beach

Jul 28

festival mascot dressed in hat and acadian themed t-shirt

Jul

30

Festival de l’Escaouette in Chéticamp

Chéticamp & Area

Jul 30 – Aug 3

Grandmother Moon at Chéticamp Campground

Aug

28

Grandmother Moon at Chéticamp Campground

Chéticamp & Area

Aug 28

Candles

Sep

20

Autumn Equinox Magick Market

Mabou & Area

Sep 20

blue and green logo on white background

Oct

09

Celtic Colours International Festival

St. Ann's Bay & North Shore

Oct 9 – Oct 18

Candles

Oct

25

Samhain Magick Market

Mabou & Area

Oct 25

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