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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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3 Works by Ryan Josey

Jul

24

3 Works by Ryan Josey

Sydney & Area

Jun 26 – Sep 5

Baddeck Gathering Céilidh

Jul

24

Baddeck Gathering Céilidh

Baddeck & Area

Jun 13 – Oct 18

Exterior of Building

Jul

25

Sydney Public Market

Sydney & Area

Apr 18 – May 1

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

Jul

25

from
$5

Céilidh Matinee at the Frolic’n Folk

Iona & Area

Feb 8 – Dec 19

Mabou Farmers’ Market

Jul

26

Mabou Farmers’ Market
4.4

Mabou & Area

Jun 7 – Oct 11

Ross Ferry Farm Gate Market

Jul

26

Ross Ferry Farm Gate Market

Bras d'Or & Boularderie Area

Jul 5 – Sep 27

Sunday Ceilidhs at the Celtic Music Interpretive Centre

Jul

26

Sunday Ceilidhs at the Celtic Music Interpretive Centre

Judique

Jun 7 – Dec 6

crowd gathered in front of outdoor stage

Jul

26

70th Broad Cove Scottish Concert

Jul 26

a group of people playing musical instruments

Jul

26

Cape Breton Celtic Trad Sessions at the Frolic

Iona & Area

Jun 22 – Dec 27

Grandmother Moon at Broad Cove Beach

Jul

28

Grandmother Moon at Broad Cove Beach

Jul 28

Mabou Tuesday Night Ceilidhs

Jul

28

Mabou Tuesday Night Ceilidhs

Mabou & Area

Jun 30 – Aug 18

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Jul

28

Port Hawkesbury Ceilidh at the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre

Port Hawkesbury & Area

Jun 30 – Oct 6

Acadian Evenings

Jul

29

Acadian Evenings

Chéticamp & Area

Jul 1 – Aug 26

festival mascot dressed in hat and acadian themed t-shirt

Jul

30

Festival de l’Escaouette in Chéticamp

Chéticamp & Area

Jul 30 – Aug 3

Le Thé à Mémère – – An Acadian High Tea Experience – Festival de L’Escaouette

Jul

30

Le Thé à Mémère – – An Acadian High Tea Experience – Festival de L’Escaouette

Chéticamp & Area

Jul 30

Harbourfest 2026

Jul

30

Harbourfest 2026

Isle Madame

Jul 30 – Aug 2

Festival Talent Night

Jul

30

Festival Talent Night

Chéticamp & Area

Jul 30

Festival Gala – Tribute to André Aucoin: Tu seras toujours là

Jul

31

from
$15

Festival Gala – Tribute to André Aucoin: Tu seras toujours là

Jul 31

Festival Gala After Party

Jul

31

Festival Gala After Party

Chéticamp & Area

Jul 31

Les Hookeuses Cultural Experience

Aug

01

Les Hookeuses Cultural Experience

Chéticamp & Area

Aug 1

Festival Party

Aug

01

from
$10

Festival Party

Chéticamp & Area

Aug 1

Festival Finale – Festival de L’Escaouette

Aug

02

Festival Finale – Festival de L’Escaouette

Chéticamp & Area

Aug 2

Crise Musicale – Live Theatre

Aug

02

from
$26

Crise Musicale – Live Theatre

Chéticamp & Area

Aug 2

Pop Up Summer Markets at the Hub!

Aug

08

Pop Up Summer Markets at the Hub!

Bras d'Or & Boularderie Area

Jul 11 – Oct 10

Margaree Highland Games

Aug

08

from
$10

Margaree Highland Games

Margarees

Aug 8 – Aug 9

Falls

Aug

09

from
$50

Cape Breton Cultural Walk Series: Gaelic Language and Lore – Aug 9

Iona & Area

Aug 9

FestiVille Baddeck

Aug

10

FestiVille Baddeck

Baddeck & Area

Aug 10

Medicine Walk

Aug

16

from
$50

Cape Breton Cultural Walk Series: Mi’kmaw Medicine Walk – Aug 16

St. Ann's Bay & North Shore

Aug 16

Flag

Aug

23

from
$50

Cape Breton Cultural Walk Series: Echoes of Acadie – Aug 23

Chéticamp & Area

Aug 23

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

Fortress Noël

Dec

05

Fortress Noël

Louisbourg & Area

Dec 5

Festival Chocolat Chaud

Feb

12

2027

Festival Chocolat Chaud

Chéticamp & Area

Feb 12 – Feb 14

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