Rock the Fiddle: Friday
Next Date: Aug 15, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
The tradition of celebrating with live music on the Sydney Waterfront returns in 2025 for the 3rd Annual Rock the Fiddle. Designed to presen...
Rock The Fiddle - Thursday: Matt Andersen and The Big Bottle of Joy / Pretty Archie / Carmen Townsend Band / Jordan Musycysn 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! Thursday night’s lineup features Matt Andersen and The Big Bottle of Joy, Pretty Archie, Carmen Townsend Band, and Jordan Musycysn Band. Tickets start at just $49. Main Gates and Box Office open at 4pm on Thursday. Showtime is 6:30pm.
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Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
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Next Date: Aug 30, 2025
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Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
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