Open Mic in Christmas island
Next Date: Feb 22, 2025
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Christmas Island
Bring your songs, poems, musical instruments, or dancing shoes to the Open Mic at St. Barra Church & Christmas Island Communities Centre...
The tradition of celebrating with live music on the Sydney Waterfront returns with the inaugural Rock the Fiddle 2023.
Designed to present the very best talent from the island alongside some of Canada’s finest acts, this year’s event has the enthusiastic support of Cape Breton Music Industry Cooperative, (CBMIC) and the Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM). The event is presented by Rock the Fiddle Events.
Headliners include Matt Mays, Jimmy Rankin Band and Serena Ryder
Next Date: Feb 22, 2025
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Christmas Island
Bring your songs, poems, musical instruments, or dancing shoes to the Open Mic at St. Barra Church & Christmas Island Communities Centre...
Next Date: Feb 28, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Ed Woodsworth’s music career began with award-winning, chart-topping Cape Breton group Realworld who had several releases on local and nat...
Next Date: Feb 28, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: North Sydney
Main-a-Dieu native Mike Wadden has been involved in Cape Breton’s music scene—on stage, in the studio, and at the soundboard—for 40 ye...
Next Date: Feb 24, 2025
Region: Louisbourg Area
Community: Louisbourg
All skills levels are welcome to listen or play along at The Guitar Circle on Monday’s at the Louisbourg Fire Hall. Admission is free and ...
Next Date: Feb 24, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Public skating is available on Mondays and Fridays at Membertou Sports and Wellness Centre. Skate and helmet rentals are available at the Sk...
Next Date: Feb 21, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
In 1992, A1A won a Jimmy Buffett sound-alike contest for Margaritaville Records and, three years later, Jeff Pike performed with Jimmy Buffe...
When Cape Breton Island dons its blanket of snow, it transforms into a winter wonderland bursting with adventure and serene beauty.
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Cape Breton Island Ambassadors Davey and Sky were selected by Explore Canada as official ambassadors for their home province of Nova Scotia.
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Cape Breton Island Ambassador Ashley George was selected by Explore Canada as an official ambassador for her home province of Nova Scotia.