KitchenFest!: Getting Primed - Afternoon Pub at the College
Next Date: Jun 27, 2025
Come out for the ‘Getting Primed’ pub sessions on-site at Colaisde na Gàidhlig, the Gaelic College. Live music, hot food, and c...
1450 Westside Road, Big Baddeck
A modern indie folk trio from Newfoundland, The Once has collected three Canadian Folk Music Awards and numerous ECMA awards. Named Artist of the Year by the Newfoundland & Labrador Arts Council, they have earned not one, but two JUNO nominations for Roots Album of the Year and continue to take their music around the world. With the release of their latest album, Out Here (2024), The Once has delivered a thoughtful and playful assembly of songs mingling their musical roots from Newfoundland along with folk, bluegrass, country, Americana, and modern indie rock. Showtime: 7:30-10pm
Next Date: Jun 27, 2025
Come out for the ‘Getting Primed’ pub sessions on-site at Colaisde na Gàidhlig, the Gaelic College. Live music, hot food, and c...
Next Date: Jul 20, 2025
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Big Pond
The Big Pond Concert is back this summer. After decades at MacIntyre’s Field and a few years inside the fire hall, the concert is back out...
Next Date: Jun 28, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Inverness
It’s a big night of music in downtown Inverness with some local favourites taking the stage by storm. This will surely be a night of g...
Next Date: Dec 7, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
In 1843, A Christmas Carol became one of the most popular books in the English language and has been credited by some as “almost...
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: Jul 3, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Glencoe Mills
“All roads lead to Glencoe” square dances. Take an opportunity to experience the drive up, hear the live music, and take in a square set...
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