With more fiddlers per capita than anywhere else in the world, you can bet music will be on tap wherever you go on our Island. In addition to fiddlers like Natalie MacMaster and Ashley MacIsaac, the Island has produced Grammy-winning songwriter Gordie Sampson, legendary rocker Matt Minglewood, and many others. It’s the heart and soul of Cape Breton Island—so be sure to hear it live at our many community concert series and world-renowned festivals.
Next Date: Jun 10, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Guitar and bass player and singer-songwriter Mike LeLievre hosts the Openest Mic in Sydney, an open forum for musicians of all walks and sty...
Next Date: Jun 10, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Glenville
The Washback Pub offers a wide selection of Glenora’s single malt whisky. Sit and compare all of our favourites! Come and attend a tra...
Next Date: Jun 11, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Mabou
The Red Shoe Pub features live music 7 days a week! Celebrating their 20th year in 2025, the Shoe’s jam-packed entertainment sche...
Next Date: Jun 11, 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: Jun 11, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Glenville
The Washback Pub offers a wide selection of Glenora’s single malt whisky. Sit and compare all of our favourites! Come and attend a tra...
Next Date: Jun 11, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Ingonish Beach
This year Sydney Mines native Allie Bennett is celebrating his 50th year in the Canadian Music Industry. To say that he has worked with pret...
Next Date: Jun 11, 2025
Region: Louisbourg Area
Community: Louisbourg
Chad Tetford is a songwriter/singer and entertainer from Mira River, Cape Breton. A seasoned performer, Chad mixes folk standards and tradit...
Next Date: Jun 11, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Ingonish Beach
Jud Gunning has a genuine love for playing music and has been making a name for himself in the Nova Scotian music scene. With performances a...
Next Date: Jun 11, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
To help break up the work week, the Black Diamond offers an unplugged and open mic session on Wednesday evenings. Hosted by Shane O’Handle...
Next Date: Jun 12, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Chéticamp
Step into the heart of Acadian and varying musical cultures at the Roots to Boots Festival, held June 12–15 in the stunning community of C...
Next Date: Jun 12, 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: Jun 12, 2025
A weekly session that takes place at the Blue Mist Tavern in Bras d’Or every Thursday evening, following up on the Rollie’s sess...
June on Cape Breton Island is when music fills the air, feet find rhythm on wooden floors, and communities come together in celebration of culture, heritage, and shared joy.
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