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Cultural & Traditional Performances

Experience Cape Breton’s living culture through Mi’kmaq, Acadian and Gaelic performances. From step dancing to fiddle music, each show reflects the Island’s vibrant roots. It’s more than entertainment, it’s a glimpse into our heritage.

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Oct

10

Celtic Colours International Festival

Sydney & Area

Oct 10 – Oct 18

Afternoon Ceilidh at Glenora Inn and Distillery

Aug

10

Afternoon Ceilidh at Glenora Inn and Distillery

Inverness

Jun 10 – Oct 19

Baddeck Gathering Céilidh

Aug

10

Baddeck Gathering Céilidh

Baddeck & Area

Jun 14 – Oct 19

Evening Ceilidh at Glenora Inn and Distillery

Aug

10

Evening Ceilidh at Glenora Inn and Distillery

Inverness

May 29 – Oct 19

Daily Lunch Céilidh at the Celtic Music Interpretive Centre

Aug

11

Daily Lunch Céilidh at the Celtic Music Interpretive Centre

Judique

Jun 6 – Oct 17

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

man playing the fiddle

Aug

12

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

Iona & Area

Aug 12

Mabou Tuesday Night Ceilidhs

Aug

12

Mabou Tuesday Night Ceilidhs

Mabou

Jul 1 – Aug 19

Charlo et Zabeth au Cap-Rouge – Mkwesaqtuk / Cap-Rouge Interpretive House

Aug

13

Charlo et Zabeth au Cap-Rouge – Mkwesaqtuk / Cap-Rouge Interpretive House

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

Jul 2 – Aug 27

Baddeck Gathering Céilidh: Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam Young

Aug

13

Baddeck Gathering Céilidh: Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam Young

Baddeck & Area

Jun 18 – Oct 15

Fiddle Ceilidh Concert at the Barn in Margaree

Aug

13

Fiddle Ceilidh Concert at the Barn in Margaree

Margarees

Jul 9 – Aug 27

Baddeck Gathering Céilidh: Melody Cameron & Derrick Cameron

Aug

14

Baddeck Gathering Céilidh: Melody Cameron & Derrick Cameron

Baddeck & Area

Jun 19 – Oct 16

Acadian Day at the Fortress of Louisbourg

Aug

15

Acadian Day at the Fortress of Louisbourg

Louisbourg

Aug 15

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Aug

15

India’s Independence Day Celebration

Sydney & Area

Aug 15

Baddeck Gathering Céilidh: Abigail MacDonald & Malcolm MacNeil

Aug

15

Baddeck Gathering Céilidh: Abigail MacDonald & Malcolm MacNeil

Baddeck & Area

Jul 25 – Sep 26

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

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Aug

16

2025 Festival of Cape Breton Fiddling

St. Ann's Bay & North Shore

Aug 16

aerial shot of the Sydney Mines Highland Games site

Aug

17

Sydney Mines Highland Games and Concert

North Sydney & Area

Aug 17

Baddeck Gathering Céilidh: Rachel Davis and Darren McMullen

Aug

17

Baddeck Gathering Céilidh: Rachel Davis and Darren McMullen

Baddeck & Area

Aug 17

Baddeck Gathering Céilidh: Gillian Head & Jason Roach

Aug

18

Baddeck Gathering Céilidh: Gillian Head & Jason Roach

Baddeck & Area

Aug 18 – Aug 25

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Aug

19

35th Annual Féis an Eilein

Iona & Area

Aug 19 – Aug 23

Baddeck Gathering Céilidh: Stephanie MacDonald & Susan MacLean

Aug

19

Baddeck Gathering Céilidh: Stephanie MacDonald & Susan MacLean

Baddeck & Area

Jun 17 – Sep 30

Baddeck Gathering Céilidh: Rachel Davis and Buddy MacDonald

Aug

23

Baddeck Gathering Céilidh: Rachel Davis and Buddy MacDonald

Baddeck & Area

Aug 23 – Aug 24

Fête de Saint-Louis at the Fortress of Louisbourg

Aug

25

Fête de Saint-Louis at the Fortress of Louisbourg

Louisbourg

Aug 25

Baddeck Gathering Céilidh: Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLean

Aug

26

Baddeck Gathering Céilidh: Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLean

Baddeck & Area

Jun 24 – Oct 7

Baddeck Gathering Céilidh: Kevin LeVesconte & Neil McDaniel

Aug

29

Baddeck Gathering Céilidh: Kevin LeVesconte & Neil McDaniel

Baddeck & Area

Jun 27 – Oct 10

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Aug

30

Mawio’mi Tewitk

Iona & Area

Aug 30

Baddeck Gathering Céilidh: Rachel Davis and Buddy MacDonald

Sep

06

Baddeck Gathering Céilidh: Rachel Davis and Buddy MacDonald

Baddeck & Area

Sep 6 – Sep 7

Baddeck Gathering Céilidh: Margie Beaton & Dawn Beaton & Jason Roach

Sep

08

Baddeck Gathering Céilidh: Margie Beaton & Dawn Beaton & Jason Roach

Baddeck & Area

Sep 8

Baddeck Gathering Céilidh: Mckayla MacNeil & Myles Davidson & Harold Davidson

Sep

13

Baddeck Gathering Céilidh: Mckayla MacNeil & Myles Davidson & Harold Davidson

Baddeck & Area

Sep 13 – Sep 14

Baddeck Gathering Céilidh: Gillian Head & Jason Roach

Sep

15

Baddeck Gathering Céilidh: Gillian Head & Jason Roach

Baddeck & Area

Sep 15 – Sep 22

Fête du chocolat at the Fortress of Louisbourg

Sep

20

Fête du chocolat at the Fortress of Louisbourg

Louisbourg

Sep 20 – Sep 21

Baddeck Gathering Céilidh: Rachel Davis and Buddy MacDonald

Sep

20

Baddeck Gathering Céilidh: Rachel Davis and Buddy MacDonald

Baddeck & Area

Sep 20

Table set for dinner

Sep

27

Pjila’si Unama’kik – A Great Taste of Canada Experience

Louisbourg

Sep 27

Baddeck Gathering Céilidh: Rachel Davis and Darren McMullen

Sep

27

Baddeck Gathering Céilidh: Rachel Davis and Darren McMullen

Baddeck & Area

Sep 27 – Sep 28

Baddeck Gathering Céilidh: Rachel Davis and Buddy MacDonald

Oct

04

Baddeck Gathering Céilidh: Rachel Davis and Buddy MacDonald

Baddeck & Area

Oct 4 – Oct 5

Baddeck Gathering Céilidh: Gillian Head & Jason Roach

Oct

06

Baddeck Gathering Céilidh: Gillian Head & Jason Roach

Baddeck & Area

Oct 6 – Oct 13

Baddeck Gathering Céilidh: Mckayla MacNeil & Myles Davidson & Harold Davidson

Oct

11

Baddeck Gathering Céilidh: Mckayla MacNeil & Myles Davidson & Harold Davidson

Baddeck & Area

Oct 11 – Oct 12

Baddeck Gathering Céilidh: Rachel Davis & Buddy MacDonald & Darren McMullen

Oct

18

Baddeck Gathering Céilidh: Rachel Davis & Buddy MacDonald & Darren McMullen

Baddeck & Area

Oct 18 – Oct 19