National Indigenous Peoples Day
Next Date: Jun 20, 2025
Region: Louisbourg Area
Community: Louisbourg
Nestled in the Eastern region of Unama’ki (Cape Breton), Louisbourg sits on the ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq. The Fortress of Loui...
Andrew Doyle at the Old Triangle
Andrew Doyle is a singer songwriter from Sydney Mines, Cape Breton who has been writing and performing for over 15 years. A seasoned performer, Andrew can be seen often as a solo artist and in various collaborations. Showtime: 9pm-1am
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KitchenFest!: Small of My Heart Songwriters’ Circle
Next Date: Jun 28, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
The beautiful Highland Arts Theatre in Sydney hosts a powerful evening of Cape Breton songwriting. The “Small of My Heart” Songwriters C...
Theatre Baddeck presents He'd Be Your Mother's Father's Cousin
Next Date: Jul 22, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
A family in a tight-knit Cape Breton community loses their daughter to the big smoke–T.O. How to stay in touch when long distance calls co...
Theatre Baddeck presents Ed's Garage [Preview Performance}
Next Date: Jul 18, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
Theatre Baddeck’s production of Ed’s Garage, by Dan Needles, tells the story of former cattle farmer, Peter, who arrives at Ed�...
Island Speed & Style Season Opener at Bud's Speedway
Next Date: May 31, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
The 2025 season opens with an action-packed day of mixed-car event at Bud’s Speedway! Island Speed and Style is an all ages, family-fr...
Baddeck Gathering Céilidh: Rachel Davis and Buddy MacDonald
Next Date: Oct 4, 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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