From festivals and sporting tournaments to weekly dances, discover our Island’s communities. Enjoy some local, celtic tunes at the Baddeck gathering ceilidhs or if you’re looking for something more athletic take part in the Cape 100 race. Whatever your interests, they’ll be something for you to enjoy!
Next Date: Jul 14, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Brook Village
The Adult Square Dance in Brook Village is a very popular attraction through the summer and fall in Cape Breton. Come swing! Come dance! Mon...
Next Date: Jul 15, 2025
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Whycocomagh
Community festival celebrating 52 years of locals and visitors gathering and spending a week enjoying local music, games, markets, canoe rac...
Next Date: Jul 15, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Judique
The Celtic Music Interpretive Centre’s Daily Lunch Céilidh showcases authentic traditional music and $15 lunch specials. While you’re t...
Next Date: Jul 16, 2025
Big Wave Summer Festival is a community-based series of events including Strawberry Tea, Square Dance, Poker Run, live local entertainment, ...
Next Date: Jul 16, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Judique
The Celtic Music Interpretive Centre’s Daily Lunch Céilidh showcases authentic traditional music and $15 lunch specials. While you’re t...
Next Date: Jul 16, 2025
Take a journey back in time every Wednesday afternoon and evening at the Mkwesaqtuk / Cap-Rouge Interpretive House. Through engaging animati...
Next Date: Jul 17, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Judique
The Celtic Music Interpretive Centre’s Daily Lunch Céilidh showcases authentic traditional music and $15 lunch specials. While you’re t...
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: Jul 17, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Chéticamp
Soak up the sounds of summer under the open sky in Chéticamp! Every Thursday evening (except July 31) from 7pm to 8:30 pm, La Place du Pêc...
Next Date: Jul 17, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Margaree Valley
Neil McDaniel originates from Margaree Forks, Cape Breton Island and carries his own vibrant brand of Celtic music. He has earned himself an...
Next Date: Jul 17, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Glencoe Mills
“All roads lead to Glencoe” square dances. Take an opportunity to experience the drive up, hear the live music, and take in a square set...
Next Date: Jul 18, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Judique
The Celtic Music Interpretive Centre’s Daily Lunch Céilidh showcases authentic traditional music and $15 lunch specials. While you’re t...