Blas Math Lunchtime Ceilidhs
Next Date: Jul 27, 2021
Make plans for one of our Blas Math lunchtime ceilidhs, and get a taste of our lively music and dance, and a hearty home-cooked meal. Tap yo...
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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Countdown to Makin' Waves
Next Date: Jul 27, 2021
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
In person music returns on Tuesdays and Saturdays this July, with the Countdown to Makin’ Waves series taking place at City Hall in Sydney...
Glenora Inn & Distillery Daily Ceilidhs
Next Date: Jul 27, 2021
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Glenville
Join us at Glenora Inn and Distillery for a daily ceilidh! Ceilidhs happen from 1PM to 3PM and from 8PM to 10PM. Safety protocols in place...
Wednesday Night Céilidhs at Colaisde na Gàidhlig / The Gaelic College
Next Date: Jul 28, 2021
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: St. Ann’s
A wonderful Gaelic College tradition, our Wednesday Night Céilidhs is jam-packed with top-notch traditional musicians, singers, and dancers...
Songs in Small Spaces
Next Date: Jul 29, 2021
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Launching July 8 on the Makin’ Waves Facebook page, “Songs in Small Spaces” is a weekly web series filmed just before the May lock...
Brian Cathcart at the Portside
Next Date: Jul 29, 2021
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Head on down to the Sydney waterfront to the Portside Beer Garden for some great tunes, food and beverages. Brian Cathcart will be live at t...
Stewart MacNeil in Concert at the Barn in Margaree
Next Date: Jul 30, 2021
Presenting Stewart MacNeil in Concert at the Barn in Margaree Valley. Stewart MacNeil, well known as a vocalist of the recording group, th...
Live Music on the Mountain
Next Date: Jul 30, 2021
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Whycocomagh
Doing what Cape Breton does best – getting together and sharing music, beverages, and laughs in Canada’s 1st off-grid pub at Iro...
Live music at Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort
Next Date: Aug 1, 2021
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Indian Brook
Check out local music every Saturday night at Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort this summer! For more information on weekly performances, ple...
Summer Capers
Next Date: Aug 3, 2021
From the makers of the Cape Breton Christmas Hour, Summer Capers features Bette MacDonald, Maynard Morrison, Jenn Sheppard and Stephen Mu...
Makin' Waves Festival 2021
Next Date: Aug 5, 2021
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Makin’ Waves presented by Sydney Credit Union makes its return to the CBRM this August. Beginning on Thursday, August 5, and continuing w...
Ashley MacIsaac in Concert at the Barn in Margaree
Next Date: Aug 5, 2021
Presenting Ashley MacIsaac in Concert at the Barn at the Normaway Inn with Hilda Chiasson on Piano Thursdays Aug.5,12 & 19 Ashley MacI...
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