Sunset Series at ICCA
Next Date: Jul 5, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Inverness
Don’t miss your chance to be part of one of Cape Breton’s most magical summer traditions. The Sunset Series at Inverness County ...
Baddeck Gathering Céilidh: Margie Beaton & Dawn Beaton & Jason Roach
The name “The Baddeck Gathering” Ceilidh came from a popular fiddle tune of the same name that was recorded by many Cape Breton musicians including Winston Fitzgerald, Howie MacDonald, Johnnie Wilmot and the late Charlie MacCuspic to whose memory the Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh is dedicated. Dawn and Margie Beaton from Mabou, were dancing at age four and started playing the fiddle a year later. Over the years they have performed at concerts, ceilidhs and festivals all around Cape Breton Island, mainland Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Scotland, Ireland, France, USA, England, Brazil, and China. The sisters are joined today by Jason Roach on piano.Tickets are on sale at the door between 5 and 7pm. Admission includes tea and locally baked oatcakes. Cash only. Reservations recommended. Showtime 7:30pm.
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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�...
Neil McDaniel in the Music Room at the Barn in Margaree
Next Date: Jun 30, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Margaree Valley
Join Neil McDaniel in the Music Room on Monday evenings at the Barn in Margaree. McDaniel is a local singer/songwriter who plays guitar...
Baddeck Gathering Céilidh: Rachel Davis and Buddy MacDonald
Next Date: Jun 14, 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 ...
Evening Ceilidh at Glenora Inn and Distillery
Next Date: May 29, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Glenville
The Washback Pub offers a wide selection of Glenora’s single malt whisky. Sit and compare all of our favourites! Come and attend a tra...
Dan McCarthy at the Baddeck Legion
Next Date: May 29, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
Dan McCarthy is a busy entertainer around Cape Breton Island. The singer, songwriter, and guitar player—who splits his time between Glace ...
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