Feis an Eilein Proudly presents our 26th Annual Gaelic Concert Series Tuesday evenings July 16-August 20. Some of Cape Breton’s finest traditional musicians share the stage with emerging, up and coming entertainers.
July 16 – Angus, Kenneth, & Calum MacKenzie with special guests / Phillip & Marley Whyte
July 23 – Kyle, Sheumas, & Boyd MacNeil / Colin Watson / Marley Whyte
July 30 – Andrea Beaton / Troy MacGillivray / Robert Fraser / Taya MacDonald / Katherin MacDonald / Hannah Krebs / Mo Chàrdean
August 6 – Shelly Campbell / Allan Dewar / Tim Cummings / Màiri Britton / The Northern Connection
August 13 – Chrissy Crowley / Colin Grant / Brian Doyle / Adam Young / Mary Jane Lamond / Katherine MacDonald
August 20 – Aidan & Cameron MacNeil / Ryan MacDonald / Dara Smith-MacDonald / Adam Young / Kaj Udby / Marley Whyte / Joe Murphy
Next Date: Jun 20, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
The telephone, the airplane, the hydrofoil – the story of Bell’s involvement in these innovative works is featured prominently throughou...
Next Date: Aug 29, 2025
Region: Louisbourg Area
Community: Huntington
The 12th annual Acoustic Roots Festival is scheduled for August 29 to 31. Held on the 500-acre site of Two Rivers Wildlife Park, the fe...
Next Date: Oct 11, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
Every year for the past 20 years, over the Canadian Thanksgiving weekend, the Fibre Festival showcases members of the South Haven Guil...
Next Date: Jun 26, 2025
Region: Louisbourg Area
Community: Marion Bridge
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Next Date: Jun 22, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
The name “The Baddeck Gathering” Ceilidh came from a popular fiddle tune of the same name that was recorded by many Cape Breton ...
Next Date: Sep 20, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
The name “The Baddeck Gathering” Ceilidh came from a popular fiddle tune of the same name that was recorded by many Cape Breton ...
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Shannon MacMullin is a Gàidhlig learner, singer and storyteller; a community educator, and the Cultural Experiences Co-ordinator at Baile nan Gàidheal | Highland Village. She loves dancing, making beauty in the world & bringing people together.
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