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: May 21, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Port Hood
Drop by the Admiral Lounge and Café on Wednesdays for some tunes and good times. The weekly sessions are lead, on alternating weeks, by Kin...
Next Date: May 21, 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: May 22, 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...
Next Date: May 23, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Cam Hollohan has been writing songs and performing since he was in his early teens, more than half of his life, and in the last decade or so...
Next Date: May 23, 2025
Region: Louisbourg Area
Community: Marion Bridge
Players of all skill levels are welcome. Bring your guitar, and an amp and mic if you have one. We will take turns playing songs so all play...
Next Date: May 24, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Chéticamp
The Doryman Pub & Grill is a well-known music venue in Chéticamp on the Cabot Trail. Home of the Saturday afternoon fiddle matinee, the...
Next Date: May 24, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
The Jackson/Wilson/Ciurcovich Trio is Andrew Jackson (trombone), Sam Wilson (guitar) and Gabriella Ciurcovich (upright bass). Individua...
Next Date: May 24, 2025
Thirdwheel is a 5-piece cover band based out of Sydney. They play ‘50s, ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s classic rock, a little country, and few ...
Next Date: May 24, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
The Relatives is a Mi’kmaw music group featuring lead vocalist Darren Stevens with his brother Robert on bass and cousin Tom Sylliboy on g...
Next Date: May 25, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Chéticamp
The Doryman Pub & Grill is a well-known music venue in Chéticamp on the Cabot Trail. Home of the Saturday afternoon fiddle matinee, the...
Next Date: May 25, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Judique
The Celtic Music Interpretive Centre’s Sunday Céilidh is offered year-round and showcases authentic traditional music. While you’re at ...
Next Date: May 25, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Get ready to rock out with Blank-281, the ultimate tribute to Blink-182, LIVE at The Highland Arts Theatre on May 25th, 2025. But that’s ...
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As autumn's vibrant hues cover Cape Breton Island's hills and coastlines, one event captures the season’s essence perfectly: the Celtic Colours International Festival. Held each October, this renowned festival blends music, culture and natural beauty
As the crisp autumn air settles over Cape Breton Island, the landscape transforms into a vibrant tapestry of red, orange and gold. This season is the perfect time to explore the Island's natural beauty, rich culture and warm hospitality.
Cape Breton Island is not only a place of stunning natural beauty and rich cultural heritage but also a welcoming destination for the LGBTQIA2S+ community.
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Iona is commonly referred to as “central Cape Breton”. We’re in the “heart of the island” here, about an hour away from everywhere.