KitchenFest!: Cultural Demonstrations at the Gaelic College
Next Date: Jul 2, 2025
While on your visit to Cape Breton, make time for a stop in St. Ann’s! Get a first-hand look at the living traditions of Nova Scotia Gaels...
Rock the Fiddle - Friday: The Trews / Fire Valley Fire / Campbell & Johnston’s Black Market Band / Willie Stratton Band
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! Friday night’s lineup features The Trews, Fire Valley Fire, Campbell & Johnston’s Black Market Band, and Will Stratton Band. Tickets start at just $49. Main Gates and Box Office open at 5:30 pm. Showtime is 6:30pm.
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KitchenFest!: Pub Night at the Baddeck Legion
Next Date: Jul 4, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
It’s always a good time at the Baddeck Legion, one of KitchenFest!’s regular locales. At a pub night, you can expect lively tune...
Come From Away at the Savoy Theatre
Next Date: Aug 30, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Glace Bay
The breathtaking musical written by Tony Award nominees Irene Sankoff and David Hein tells the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passe...
Acoustic Roots Festival at Two Rivers Wildlife Park
Next Date: Aug 29, 2025
Region: Louisbourg Area
Community: Huntington
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Theatre Baddeck presents Charles Dickens Writes A Christmas Carol
Next Date: Dec 6, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
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Baddeck Gathering Céilidh: Rachel Davis and Darren McMullen
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 ...
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