The 11th annual Cape Breton Jazz Festival concludes with a grand finale, showcasing spectacular performances that encapsulate the spirit of Jazz, Blues and Swing. Prepare for a night filled with unforgettable performances that will have you dancing in your seat! The Blues and Swing finale concert features Serenaders of Swing (Steve Luxton, Ed Woodsworth, Charlotte MacDonald, Ron Leadbeater), Joe Waye and Friends (Joe Waye, Johnny Hawkins, Red Mike MacDonald, Charlotte MacDonald) and special guest Jon Hines.
$22 | $60 festival pass | 7pm
Next Date: Jul 31, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
MY SON THE HURRICANE is a multi-horn, multi-drummer, multi-singer brass funk beast from Niagara, Ontario. The 12-piece brass-dance crew has ...
Next Date: Aug 17, 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: Aug 18, 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: May 10, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Sonic Highway is Dan McCarthy, Brian Doyle, Joe MacLeod, and Danny Lockwood. These four musicians have played, recorded, and/or toured with ...
Next Date: May 3, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Dan McCarthy is a busy entertainer around Cape Breton Island. The singer, songwriter, and guitar player—who splits his time between Glace ...
Next Date: May 6, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Pop culture, graffiti, collage, punk rock and skateboarding collide in this exhibition which celebrates urban aesthetics and the art of the ...
Cape Breton is becoming one of the most sought after locations to Instagram in Canada. Use our hashtag #FallforCapeBreton to be entered into a great get away package!
Snow Covered mountains. Forests and fields blanketed with fresh layers of snow, your winter adventure just waiting to be explored. Cape Breton’s hiking trails and scenic routes are like works of art from mother nature’s winter palate.
It’s time to find the heartiest, homemade meal on Cape Breton Island this winter. Our Island offers many options to chase away the chill.
While chasing waterfalls is good for the body, mind and spirit there are a few things you should remember before hitting the trails to ensure you have a great time and make it back home safely!
Not ready to welcome the winter just yet? Destination Cape Breton has you covered. Why not check out a local accommodation with a hot tub or a jacuzzi?
While in Cape Breton, if wanting a real slice-of-life night out, be sure to check out one of our dandy dances.
Cape Breton Island Ambassadors Davey and Sky were selected by Explore Canada as official ambassadors for their home province of Nova Scotia.
Cape Breton Island is not only a place of stunning natural beauty and rich cultural heritage but also a welcoming destination for the LGBTQIA2S+ community.
10 Cape Breton Island experiences: the Cabot Trail, Fortress of Louisbourg, cèilidhs, seafood, golf and more.
This fall, explore Cape Breton's variety of breweries and distilleries found all over the island.
