Charlotte Street, Sydney
Date: Sep 27, 2025
In downtown Sydney, Lumière Arts Festival presents contemporary art in unconventional spaces. The festival kicks off at 6:59pm with the Lumiere Lantern Parade. Meet you on the streets for art’s annual big night out! Lumière is a free, accessible, contemporary arts festival taking place in Unama’ki-Cape Breton. The festival showcases public installations and presentations of art, films and video, as well as educational programming. Join this unique celebration of art, culture and community spirit!
6:59-11:59pm
Next Date: Jul 3, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
GEARL is an Indigenous hip hop artist based out of Eskasoni. Gearl’s mission is to share his personal experiences of the indigenous lifest...
Next Date: Sep 20, 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: 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 ...
Next Date: Jun 27, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
The name “The Baddeck Gathering” Céilidh came from a popular fiddle tune of the same name that was recorded by many Cape Breton musicia...
Next Date: Jul 11, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Big Baddeck
Join two incredible talents for an evening of stirring folk music at the Little Church in Big Baddeck! Dave Gunning, a luminary in Canadian ...
Next Date: May 5, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Glace Bay
Adventure awaits at the Glace Bay Library! Join the D&D campaign every Monday to start your new quest. For teens & adults. No r...
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