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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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Rituals of Flight

Oct

02

Rituals of Flight

Sydney & Area

Sep 11 – Jan 9

Baddeck Gathering Céilidh

Oct

02

Baddeck Gathering Céilidh

Baddeck & Area

Jun 13 – Oct 18

Exterior of Building

Oct

03

Sydney Public Market

Sydney & Area

Apr 18 – May 1

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

Oct

03

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$5

Céilidh Matinee at the Frolic’n Folk

Iona & Area

Feb 8 – Dec 19

Mabou Farmers’ Market

Oct

04

Mabou Farmers’ Market
4.4

Mabou & Area

Jun 7 – Oct 11

Sunday Ceilidhs at the Celtic Music Interpretive Centre

Oct

04

Sunday Ceilidhs at the Celtic Music Interpretive Centre

Judique

Jun 7 – Dec 6

a group of people playing musical instruments

Oct

04

Cape Breton Celtic Trad Sessions at the Frolic

Iona & Area

Jun 22 – Dec 27

Land and Culture Walk on Oct 13, 2026 in Iona, NS. Featured themes include History & Museums and experience.

Oct

06

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$20

Land and Culture Walk

Iona & Area

Sep 15 – Oct 13

Thursday Ceilidh Sessions

Oct

07

from
$15

Thursday Ceilidh Sessions

Inverness

Jun 10 – Dec 10

blue and green logo on white background

Oct

09

Celtic Colours International Festival

St. Ann's Bay & North Shore

Oct 9 – Oct 17

Pop Up Summer Markets at the Hub!

Oct

10

Pop Up Summer Markets at the Hub!

Bras d'Or & Boularderie Area

Jul 11 – Oct 10

Katherine knight- film screenings (night 2) on Oct 10, 2026 in Inverness, NS. Featured themes include film screenings and katherine knight.

Oct

10

Katherine knight- film screenings (night 2)

Inverness

Oct 10

Come Spoon With Us on Oct 11, 2026 in Chéticamp, NS. Featured themes include cape breton culture and come spoon with us.

Oct

11

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$52

Come Spoon With Us

Chéticamp & Area

Oct 11 – Oct 13

Veillée Rustique | Chéticamp After Party on Oct 15, 2026 in Chéticamp, NS. Featured themes include Music & Entertainment and canton culturel.

Oct

15

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$20

Veillée Rustique | Chéticamp After Party

Chéticamp & Area

Oct 15

Introduction to Watercolour #1 on Oct 17, 2026 in Sydney, NS. Featured themes include adult education and art supplies.

Oct

17

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$50

Introduction to Watercolour #1

Sydney & Area

Oct 17

John McDermott - Raised On Songs Stories on Oct 17, 2026 in Glace Bay, NS. Featured themes include Music & Entertainment and Arts.

Oct

17

John McDermott – Raised On Songs Stories

Glace Bay & Area

Oct 17

The Sheepdogs - Out All Night Tour on Oct 23, 2026 in Glace Bay, NS. Featured themes include music releases and rock music.

Oct

23

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$69

The Sheepdogs – Out All Night Tour

Glace Bay & Area

Oct 23

Oidhche nam Bòcan | Night of the Spirits on Oct 24, 2026 in Iona, NS. Featured themes include fun-filled and halloween.

Oct

24

Oidhche nam Bòcan | Night of the Spirits

Iona & Area

Oct 24

Candles

Oct

25

Samhain Magick Market

Mabou & Area

Oct 25

Zachary Richard on Nov 2, 2026 in Chéticamp, NS. Featured themes include chéticamp and culture.

Nov

02

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$30

Zachary Richard

Chéticamp & Area

Nov 2

Light in the Forest by Holly Carr on Nov 4, 2026 in Sydney, NS. Featured themes include Music & Entertainment and dominion, nova scotia.

Nov

06

Light in the Forest by Holly Carr

Sydney & Area

Nov 6

Christmas Bazaar on Nov 7, 2026 in Sydney, NS. Featured themes include seasonal and sydney, nova scotia.

Nov

07

Christmas Bazaar

Sydney & Area

Nov 7

Secret Shakespeare on Nov 7, 2026 in Sydney, NS. Featured themes include Causes and audience participation.

Nov

07

Secret Shakespeare

Sydney & Area

Nov 7

Poster

Nov

14

Elves Fair

Inverness

Nov 14

ISLANDERS MARKETS - HOLIDAY MARKET on Nov 15, 2026 in Sydney, NS. Featured themes include Seasonal & Holiday and Markets.

Nov

15

ISLANDERS MARKETS – HOLIDAY MARKET

Sydney & Area

Nov 15

Introduction to Watercolour #2 on Nov 21, 2026 in Sydney, NS. Featured themes include art supplies provided and introduction to watercolour #2.

Nov

21

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$50

Introduction to Watercolour #2

Sydney & Area

Nov 21

Dr. Seuss's How The Grinch Stole Christmas! on Nov 29, 2026 in Glace Bay, NS. Featured themes include Kids & Family and Arts.

Nov

29

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$59

Dr. Seuss’s How The Grinch Stole Christmas!

Glace Bay & Area

Nov 29

The Blizzard of Oz - A Savoy Dinner Theatre on Dec 4, 2026 in Glace Bay, NS. Featured themes include blizzard of oz and cape breton.

Dec

04

The Blizzard of Oz – A Savoy Dinner Theatre

Glace Bay & Area

Dec 4

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

Johnny Cash Song Book on Jun 20, 2027 in Sydney, NS. This is an all-day event with themes including Music & Entertainment and Arts.

Jun

20

2027

from
$60

Johnny Cash Song Book

Sydney & Area

Jun 20

National Indigenous Peoples Day on Jun 21, 2027 in Iona, NS. Featured themes include community connection and cultural contributions.

Jun

21

2027

National Indigenous Peoples Day

Iona & Area

Jun 21

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