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Live Music

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.

Live Music on Cape Breton Island

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Mabou Farmers' Market

Next Date: Jul 13, 2025

Region: Canada’s Musical Coast

Community: Mabou

The Mabou Farmers’ Market brings you the fruit of our land, our seas, and our hands! We are home to over 60 vendors who produce a wide var...


Trad Session at the Doryman

Next Date: Jul 13, 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...


Whycocomagh Summer Festival

Next Date: Jul 14, 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...


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