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From the rhythmic pulse of céilidhs, theatre and live music to the rugged thrill of guided hikes and coastal adventures, Cape Breton Island’s culture takes center stage. Savour the Island through harvest events and local markets, or explore our Mi’kmaq, Gaelic and Acadian roots at galleries and artisan shows. Whether joining a seasonal festival, community sport or hands-on workshop, you will find a welcoming spirit where every event makes you feel like a local.

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Sep

04

13th Acoustic Roots Festival at Two Rivers Wildlife Park

Louisbourg & Area

Sep 4 – Sep 6

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Apr

08

2027

2027 Canadian Folk Music Awards

Sydney & Area

Apr 8 – Apr 11

AUG. 12 - Wednesday Night Grooves with Medium Swing on Aug 12, 2026 in Sydney, NS. This is an all-day event with themes including medium swing and Music & Entertainment.

Aug

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AUG. 12 – Wednesday Night Grooves with Medium Swing

Sydney & Area

Aug 12

3 Works by Ryan Josey

Aug

12

3 Works by Ryan Josey

Sydney & Area

Jun 26 – Sep 5

Lunch Ceilidh

Aug

12

Lunch Ceilidh

Judique

May 18 – Oct 18

Art Cart Afternoon on Aug 12, 2026 in Ingonish Beach, NS. Featured themes include ingonish library and teens.

Aug

12

Art Cart Afternoon

Ingonish & Area

Aug 12

Acadian Evenings

Aug

12

Acadian Evenings

Chéticamp & Area

Jul 1 – Aug 26

Inverness Raceway – Live Harness Racing

Aug

12

Inverness Raceway – Live Harness Racing

Inverness

May 31 – Oct 25

Dave Sampson on Aug 12, 2026 in Iona, NS. Featured themes include Music & Entertainment and collaborations.

Aug

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Dave Sampson

Iona & Area

Aug 12

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Aug

12

Summer Concert Series at The Frolic and Folk Pub

Iona & Area

Jul 1 – Aug 26

Star Party at Mkwesaqtuk / Cap-Rouge

Aug

12

Star Party at Mkwesaqtuk / Cap-Rouge

Cape Breton Highlands National Park

Aug 12

yarn and knitting

Aug

13

Fibre Lunch at the North Sydney Library

North Sydney & Sydney Mines Area

Jan 29 – Dec 17

Yoga Session on Aug 13, 2026 in Gabarus, NS. Featured themes include Health & Fitness and all levels.

Aug

13

Yoga Session

Gabarus & Area

Aug 13

Oysters

Aug

13

Sip & Shuck on the Lakeside Patio

Baddeck & Area

Jul 2 – Aug 30

Kitchen Parties at La Rigouèche in Chéticamp Campground

Aug

13

Kitchen Parties at La Rigouèche in Chéticamp Campground

Chéticamp & Area

Jul 16 – Aug 27

Concert with Ella Dubinsky and friends on Aug 13th, 2026 on Aug 13, 2026 in Englishtown, NS. Featured themes include Arts and acoustic storytelling.

Aug

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Concert with Ella Dubinsky and friends on Aug 13th, 2026

St. Ann's Bay & North Shore

Aug 13

Star Party at Bog Trail

Aug

13

Star Party at Bog Trail

Cape Breton Highlands National Park

Aug 13

30th Anniversary Party! on Aug 14, 2026 in Huntington, NS. Featured themes include 30th anniversary party and 30th anniversary party.

Aug

14

30th Anniversary Party!

Louisbourg & Area

Aug 14 – Aug 16

illustrations of various crafts

Aug

14

Friday Crafternoon at the Baddeck Public Library

Baddeck & Area

Jan 23 – Dec 19

Star Party at Black Brook

Aug

14

Star Party at Black Brook

Cape Breton Highlands National Park

Aug 14

Tai Chi at the Baddeck Library on Aug 15, 2026 in Sydney, NS. Featured themes include tai chi and tai chi at the baddeck library.

Aug

15

Tai Chi at the Baddeck Library

Baddeck & Area

Aug 15

On The Boardwalk

Aug

15

On The Boardwalk

Sydney & Area

Jul 11 – Sep 5

Exterior of Building

Aug

15

Sydney Public Market

Sydney & Area

Apr 18 – May 1

Fiddle: Howie MacDonald + 2nd Fiddler + Pianist on Aug 15, 2026 in Chéticamp, NS. Featured themes include fiddle: howie macdonald + 2nd fiddler + pianist and fiddler.

Aug

15

Fiddle: Howie MacDonald + 2nd Fiddler + Pianist

Chéticamp & Area

Aug 15

Drinks

Aug

15

Saturday Sessions at the Seal Cove Restaurant & Lounge

Isle Madame

Jul 18 – Oct 18

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

Aug

15

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Céilidh Matinee at the Frolic’n Folk

Iona & Area

Feb 8 – Dec 19

Concert with Neil McDaniel on Aug 15th, 2026 on Aug 15, 2026 in Englishtown, NS. Featured themes include folk music and live performance.

Aug

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Concert with Neil McDaniel on Aug 15th, 2026

St. Ann's Bay & North Shore

Aug 15

Poster

Aug

15

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The Little Church Concert Series – John McDermott with Drew Jurecka & Jason Fowler

Baddeck & Area

Aug 15

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Aug

15

Summer Concert Series at Two Rivers Wildlife Park

Louisbourg & Area

Jul 4 – Aug 29

West Mabou Family Square Dances

Aug

15

West Mabou Family Square Dances

Mabou & Area

Jun 13 – Oct 11

AUGUST 16 - Red Farm Kitchen Party Series Featuring Dawson Murphy on Aug 16, 2026 in Sydney, NS. This is an all-day event with themes including Music & Entertainment and Food & Drink.

Aug

16

AUGUST 16 – Red Farm Kitchen Party Series Featuring Dawson Murphy

Sydney & Area

Aug 16

Mabou Farmers’ Market

Aug

16

Mabou Farmers’ Market
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Mabou & Area

Jun 7 – Oct 11

Ross Ferry Farm Gate Market

Aug

16

Ross Ferry Farm Gate Market

Bras d'Or & Boularderie Area

Jul 5 – Sep 27

Medicine Walk

Aug

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

St. Ann's Bay & North Shore

Aug 16

Sunday Ceilidhs at the Celtic Music Interpretive Centre

Aug

16

Sunday Ceilidhs at the Celtic Music Interpretive Centre

Judique

Jun 7 – Dec 6

a group of people playing musical instruments

Aug

16

Cape Breton Celtic Trad Sessions at the Frolic

Iona & Area

Jun 22 – Dec 27

Cape Breton Dockside Ceilidhs

Aug

16

Cape Breton Dockside Ceilidhs

North Sydney & Sydney Mines Area

Jul 26 – Aug 30

CB Comedy Fest – Goin On Improv – Savoy Theatre (studio space)

Aug

17

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CB Comedy Fest – Goin On Improv – Savoy Theatre (studio space)

Glace Bay & Area

Aug 17

Central Park Ceilidhs in Port Hood

Aug

17

Central Park Ceilidhs in Port Hood

Port Hood

Jul 7 – Aug 31

an assortment of lego bricks

Aug

18

Lego Tuesday at the North Sydney Library

North Sydney & Sydney Mines Area

Jan 27 – Dec 29

Cape Breton Comedy Showcase – Daniels Taphouse

Aug

18

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Cape Breton Comedy Showcase – Daniels Taphouse

Sydney & Area

Aug 18

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Aug

19

The Cape Breton Exhibition

North Sydney & Sydney Mines Area

Aug 19 – Aug 22

CBC Laugh Out Loud Live Taping – Cape Breton Comedy Festival

Aug

19

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CBC Laugh Out Loud Live Taping – Cape Breton Comedy Festival

Baddeck & Area

Aug 19

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Aug

19

Men of the Deeps at the Miners Museum

Glace Bay & Area

Jun 10 – Sep 16

Folk'n Blues Song Circle hosted by Charlie A'Court on Aug 19, 2026 in Iona, NS. Featured themes include folk'n blues song circle hosted by charlie a'court and Music & Entertainment.

Aug

19

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Folk’n Blues Song Circle hosted by Charlie A’Court

Iona & Area

Aug 19

Born a Woman: A Tribute to the Early Feminist Songs of Rita MacNeil on Aug 20, 2026 in Glace Bay, NS. Featured themes include identity and rita macneil.

Aug

20

Born a Woman: A Tribute to the Early Feminist Songs of Rita MacNeil

Glace Bay & Area

Aug 20

Blueberry Festival on Aug 21, 2026 in Marion Bridge, NS. Featured themes include children and dessert.

Aug

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Blueberry Festival

Louisbourg & Area

Aug 21

The Northside Boys Annual Car Show and Family Fun Day

Aug

22

The Northside Boys Annual Car Show and Family Fun Day

North Sydney & Sydney Mines Area

Aug 22

closeup shots of people playing bass, guitar and drums

Aug

22

3 Way Stop at the Main Event

Glace Bay & Area

Jan 10 – Dec 27

AUGUST 23 - Red Farm Sunday Jazz with the Capers Big Band on Aug 23, 2026 in Sydney, NS. This is an all-day event with themes including capers big band and Music & Entertainment.

Aug

23

AUGUST 23 – Red Farm Sunday Jazz with the Capers Big Band

Sydney & Area

Aug 23

Flag

Aug

23

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

Chéticamp & Area

Aug 23

Cape Breton's Rising Stars 3 on Aug 24, 2026 in Glace Bay, NS. Featured themes include artists and cape breton rising stars.

Aug

24

Cape Breton’s Rising Stars 3

Glace Bay & Area

Aug 24

Grandmother Moon at Chéticamp Campground

Aug

28

Grandmother Moon at Chéticamp Campground

Chéticamp & Area

Aug 28

Parka’s Great Sleepover

Aug

29

Parka’s Great Sleepover

Louisbourg & Area

Aug 29 – Aug 30

AUGUST 30 - Red Farm Kitchen Party Series Featuring Stressed Out Charlee on Aug 30, 2026 in Sydney, NS. This is an all-day event with themes including august 30 - red farm kitchen party series featuring stressed out charlee and stressed out charlee.

Aug

30

AUGUST 30 – Red Farm Kitchen Party Series Featuring Stressed Out Charlee

Sydney & Area

Aug 30

Poster

Sep

10

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The Little Church Concert Series – Valdy

Baddeck & Area

Sep 10

MABOU (NS) -Tribute to ALAN JACKSON, GARTH BROOKS, BRAD PAISLEY & GEORGE STRAIT on Sep 11, 2026 in Mabou Station, NS. Featured themes include music lovers and mabou (ns) -tribute to alan jackson, garth brooks, brad paisley & george strait.

Sep

11

MABOU (NS) -Tribute to ALAN JACKSON, GARTH BROOKS, BRAD PAISLEY & GEORGE STRAIT

Sep 11

3 men posed with musical instruments

Sep

11

3 Way Stop at the Ashby Legion

Sydney & Area

Jan 17 – Dec 4

Confidential Musical Theatre Project #25 on Sep 12, 2026 in Sydney, NS. This is an all-day event with themes including Arts and confidential.

Sep

12

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Confidential Musical Theatre Project #25

Sydney & Area

Sep 12

Pop Up Summer Markets at the Hub!

Sep

12

Pop Up Summer Markets at the Hub!

Bras d'Or & Boularderie Area

Jul 11 – Oct 10

Fiddle Music: Shelly Campbell on Sep 12, 2026 in Chéticamp, NS. Featured themes include fiddle music: shelly campbell and shelly campbell.

Sep

12

Fiddle Music: Shelly Campbell

Chéticamp & Area

Sep 12

Cape Breton Eagles vs. Moncton Wildcats on Sep 12, 2026 in Port Hawkesbury, NS. Featured themes include moncton wildcats and Sports, Adult.

Sep

12

Cape Breton Eagles vs. Moncton Wildcats

Port Hawkesbury & Area

Sep 12

Country Boys - Tribute to Alan Jackson, Garth Brooks, Brad Paisley, and George Strait on Sep 12, 2026 in Glace Bay, NS. Featured themes include Music & Entertainment and country boys.

Sep

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Country Boys – Tribute to Alan Jackson, Garth Brooks, Brad Paisley, and George Strait

Glace Bay & Area

Sep 12

Thunder From Down Under on Sep 16, 2026 in Glace Bay, NS. Featured themes include thunder from down under and Music & Entertainment.

Sep

16

Thunder From Down Under

Glace Bay & Area

Sep 16

Fiddle: Chrissy Crowley + Guest on Sep 19, 2026 in Chéticamp, NS. Featured themes include fiddle: chrissy crowley + guest and fiddler.

Sep

19

Fiddle: Chrissy Crowley + Guest

Chéticamp & Area

Sep 19

closeup shots of people playing bass, guitar and drums

Sep

19

3 Way Stop at Carriage House

Port Hawkesbury & Area

Jan 24 – Jan 1

Candles

Sep

20

Autumn Equinox Magick Market

Mabou & Area

Sep 20

Cape Breton Pro Rodeo

Sep

24

Cape Breton Pro Rodeo

Sydney & Area

Sep 24 – Sep 27

Paranormal Investigation at the Fortress – all ages event

Sep

25

Paranormal Investigation at the Fortress – all ages event

Louisbourg & Area

Sep 25

Paranormal Investigation at the Fortress – 19+ overnight event

Sep

26

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Paranormal Investigation at the Fortress – 19+ overnight event

Louisbourg & Area

Sep 26 – Sep 27

Tracy Martina: Live on Sep 26, 2026 in Glace Bay, NS. Featured themes include tracy martina: live and vip experience.

Sep

26

Tracy Martina: Live

Glace Bay & Area

Sep 26

Free Live Music ft. Andrew Poirier + Guest on Oct 2, 2026 in Chéticamp, NS. Featured themes include free live music ft. andrew poirier + guest and live music.

Oct

02

Free Live Music ft. Andrew Poirier + Guest

Chéticamp & Area

Oct 2

Buddy MacMaster School of Fiddle

Oct

09

Buddy MacMaster School of Fiddle

Judique

Oct 9 – Oct 17

blue and green logo on white background

Oct

09

Celtic Colours International Festival

St. Ann's Bay & North Shore

Oct 9 – Oct 17

Fiddle: Chrissy Crowley + Guest on Oct 10, 2026 in Chéticamp, NS. Featured themes include high-energy performances and irish traditions.

Oct

10

Fiddle: Chrissy Crowley + Guest

Chéticamp & Area

Oct 10

Celtic Colours community event: Pumpkin Carving

Oct

11

Celtic Colours community event: Pumpkin Carving

Chéticamp & Area

Oct 11

Celtic Colours Guided Hike: Acadian Trail

Oct

12

Celtic Colours Guided Hike: Acadian Trail

Chéticamp & Area

Oct 12

Celtic Colours Guided Hike: Corney Brook

Oct

13

Celtic Colours Guided Hike: Corney Brook

Chéticamp & Area

Oct 13

Celtic Colours: Weaving Our Tales

Oct

13

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Celtic Colours: Weaving Our Tales

Chéticamp & Area

Oct 13

Celtic Colours Guided Hike: Aspy Trail

Oct

14

Celtic Colours Guided Hike: Aspy Trail

Cape Breton Highlands National Park

Oct 14

Celtic Colours Guided Hike: Warren Lake

Oct

15

Celtic Colours Guided Hike: Warren Lake

Cape Breton Highlands National Park

Oct 15

Celtic Colours / Huckle Buckle Festival Pumpkin Carving

Oct

15

Celtic Colours / Huckle Buckle Festival Pumpkin Carving

Ingonish & Area

Oct 15

Celtic Colours Guided Hike: Franey Trail

Oct

16

Celtic Colours Guided Hike: Franey Trail

Ingonish & Area

Oct 16

Cape Breton Fiddlers Marathon Event

Oct

17

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Cape Breton Fiddlers Marathon Event

Sydney & Area

Oct 17 – Oct 18

Fiddle: Donna-Marie DeWolfe + Guest on Oct 24, 2026 in Chéticamp, NS. Featured themes include fiddle: donna-marie dewolfe + guest and grill.

Oct

24

Fiddle: Donna-Marie DeWolfe + Guest

Chéticamp & Area

Oct 24

Candles

Oct

25

Samhain Magick Market

Mabou & Area

Oct 25

Spectacle – Zachary Richard

Nov

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Spectacle – Zachary Richard

Isle Madame

Nov 1

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

Nov

02

Zachary Richard

Chéticamp & Area

Nov 2

Jimmy Rankin - Song Dog: 25th Anniversary Tour on Nov 6, 2026 in Glace Bay, NS. Featured themes include jimmy rankin - song dog: 25th anniversary tour and song dog.

Nov

06

Jimmy Rankin – Song Dog: 25th Anniversary Tour

Glace Bay & 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

Jimmy Rankin’s Song Dog: 25th Anniversary Tour - Live at The Doryman on Nov 7, 2026 in Chéticamp, NS. Featured themes include Travel and 25th anniversary.

Nov

07

Jimmy Rankin’s Song Dog: 25th Anniversary Tour – Live at The Doryman

Chéticamp & Area

Nov 7

Men of the Deeps 60th Anniversary on Nov 15, 2026 in Port Hawkesbury, NS. Featured themes include coal miners and men of the deeps.

Nov

15

Men of the Deeps 60th Anniversary

Port Hawkesbury & Area

Nov 15

Poster

Nov

17

Grand Slam Of Curling National

Sydney & Area

Nov 17 – Nov 22

Poster

Nov

20

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The Little Church Concert Series – Harry Manx

Baddeck & Area

Nov 20

poster

Nov

27

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Dr. Seuss’s How The Grinch Stole Christmas!

Glace Bay & Area

Nov 27 – Nov 29

Christmas Carol 2026 on Nov 30, 2026 in Sydney, NS. This is an all-day event with themes including Seasonal & Holiday and Arts.

Nov

30

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Christmas Carol 2026

Sydney & Area

Nov 30 – Dec 5

Christmas in Cape Breton '26 on Dec 4, 2026 in Glace Bay, NS. Featured themes include christmas in cape breton '26 and christmas in cape breton.

Dec

04

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Christmas in Cape Breton ’26

Glace Bay & Area

Dec 4

Fortress Noël

Dec

05

Fortress Noël

Louisbourg & Area

Dec 5

Lennie Gallant: The Innkeeper’s Christmas on Dec 6, 2026 in Sydney, NS. Featured themes include seasonal and the innkeeper’s christmas.

Dec

06

Lennie Gallant: The Innkeeper’s Christmas

Sydney & Area

Dec 6

The Blizzard of Oz - A Savoy Dinner Theatre on Dec 10, 2026 in Glace Bay, NS. Featured themes include glace bay and savoy theatre.

Dec

10

The Blizzard of Oz – A Savoy Dinner Theatre

Glace Bay & Area

Dec 10

Fiddle: Donna-Marie DeWolfe + Guest on Dec 12, 2026 in Chéticamp, NS. Featured themes include fiddle: donna-marie dewolfe + guest and grill.

Dec

12

Fiddle: Donna-Marie DeWolfe + Guest

Chéticamp & Area

Dec 12

Gene Simmons Band

Dec

12

Gene Simmons Band

Sydney & Area

Dec 12

Cheers to 2027 on Dec 31, 2026 in Sydney, NS. Featured themes include cheers to 2027 and prizes over 2500.

Dec

31

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Cheers to 2027

Sydney & Area

Dec 31

AWESOME ABBA - Celebrating the music of ABBA on Feb 2, 2027 in Sydney, NS. This is an all-day event with themes including Music & Entertainment and Arts.

Feb

02

2027

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AWESOME ABBA – Celebrating the music of ABBA

Sydney & Area

Feb 2 – Feb 4

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

Johnny Cash Song Book

Sydney & Area

Jun 20

Poster

Film Series

North Highlands

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