Theatre Baddeck presents Ed's Garage
Next Date: Jul 25, 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 arriv...
Date: Jul 3, 2025
GEARL is an Indigenous hip hop artist based out of Eskasoni. Gearl’s mission is to share his personal experiences of the indigenous lifestyle in the Maritimes as well as spread appreciation and knowledge of the Mi’kmaq language and culture. He has toured extensively across Canada and the United States. In his time as a member of award-winning group City Natives or on his own, Gearl is known for being able to connect with the audience in an earnest and meaningful way.
With three Juno Awards for Alternative Album of the Year (2015, 2017, 2021), three MUCHMusic Video Award nominations for Rock/Alternative Video of the Year, eight Top 10 Canadian Rock singles, and appearances at a who’s who of festivals including Montreal’s Osheaga, Germany’s Reeperbahn, and Austin City Limits Festival, JULY TALK remains a glowing beacon of hope on the Canadian musical landscape. Their July 3 appearance at Makin’ Waves presented by Sydney Credit Union with Eskasoni rapper GEARL will be their only stop in Nova Scotia this Summer.
Makin’ Waves, July 3-31, is presented by Sydney Credit Union and produced by the Cape Breton Regional Municipality. These concerts are made possible by the Government of Nova Scotia, Government of Canada, and festival partners Protocase and Cape Breton Beverages.
6-8:30pm | Free
Next Date: Jul 25, 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 arriv...
Next Date: Jul 17, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
CLASSIFIED returns to Wentworth Park for the first time since 2017 with new sounds, new songs, and a new show in tow. Hailed by The Chronicl...
Next Date: Sep 13, 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: Dec 13, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Big Baddeck
The Once are returning after a sold-out show in 2024! This time, they are bringing their beloved Newfoundland Christmas show to Big Baddeck....
Next Date: Oct 3, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Big Baddeck
Madison Violet is a JUNO-nominated duo featuring Lisa MacIsaac and Brenley MacEachern. The pair, who grew up on rural Cape Brenton Island, c...
Next Date: May 6, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: New Waterford
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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