Next Date: Oct 6, 2023
The Celtic Colours International Festival is a unique celebration of Cape Breton Island’s living traditional culture. For nine days in October you’ll discover hundreds of events and activities taking place in communities around the Island.
Since its introduction in 1997, Celtic Colours has grown to become one of Canada’s premiere musical events and a cultural highlight in Nova Scotia – showcasing the musical culture of Cape Breton to tens of thousands of visitors from more than two dozen countries.
At one of the many concerts, you’ll find some of the world’s finest musicians sharing the stage with Cape Breton’s best musicians, singers, dancers, and story-tellers in venues that range from community halls and churches to modern schools and theatres.
Ensuring you have plenty of things to do, Celtic Colours also offers five types of Community Cultural Events:
The Festival is held during Cape Breton’s most spectacular season when the leaves are turning colour and the vibrant reds, yellows, and oranges bring the breathtaking scenery to life as you travel from event to event. These travels may take you around Canada’s largest saltwater lake—the pristine Bras d’Or Lake, or along the Cabot Trail, often called North America’s most scenic drive. Wherever you go on Cape Breton Island at this time of year, you are bound to find amazing scenery around every turn.
The full lineup of concerts, artists, and community events will be released on Monday, June 26th. Tickets will go on sale Tuesday, July 11th.
This festival is part of Destination Canada’s Canadian Signature Experiences collection, which shows the world the best that Canada has to offer.
Next Date: Jun 30, 2023
Regions: Cabot Trail, Cape Breton’s South Coast, Canada’s Musical Coast, Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail, Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Bras d’Or Lake
Community: St. Ann’s
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