KitchenFest!: Wednesday Night Céilidh at the College
Next Date: Jul 2, 2025
What once was a summer tradition has become a year-long concert series in St. Ann’s. Come out for great music by Richard Wood, Hilda C...
Rock the Dock - Saturday: Dave Sampson / Adam Baldwin & the Jenny Wren / Elyse Aeryn & Money Doll / Jesse Cox Band / Dylan Devoe & the Dirty Dogs
90 Esplanade, Sydney
The tradition of celebrating with live music on the Sydney Waterfront returns in 2024 for the 2nd Annual Rock the Fiddle. Designed to present the very best talent from the island alongside some of Canada’s finest acts it’s the return of Cape Breton’s Biggest Summer Party! Saturday night’s lineup features Dave Sampson, Adam Baldwin & the Jenny Wren, Elyse Aeryn & Money Doll, Jesse Cox Band, and Dylan Devoe & the Dirty Dogs. Tickets start at just $49. Main Gates and Box Office open at 5:30 pm. Showtime is 6:30pm.
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Lumière Art-at-Night Festival
Next Date: Sep 27, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
In downtown Sydney, Lumière Arts Festival presents contemporary art in unconventional spaces. The festival kicks off at 6:59pm with the Lum...
Theatre Baddeck presents Ed's Garage
Next Date: Jul 30, 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...
29th Annual Louisbourg Race Through Time
Next Date: Aug 16, 2025
Region: Louisbourg Area
Community: Louisbourg
This is a special event that started in commemoration of the Louisbourg 1995 Celebrations. This 8-mile race will take place on Saturday, Aug...
Baddeck Gathering Céilidh: Gillian Head & Jason Roach
Next Date: Oct 6, 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 ...
Little Church in Big Baddeck Concert Series: Lennie Gallant
Next Date: Sep 5, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Big Baddeck
Lennie Gallant makes his highly anticipated debut at Little Church Concerts in Big Baddeck! A masterful storyteller and celebrated East Coas...
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