ArichatSt. John's Centre for the Arts: 2513 Highway # 206: 7pm - Hendoustan-musique royale Baddeck (Badaig)Alexander Graham Bell Museum: 559 Chebucto St.: 46°06.250′N 60°44.755′W: 902-295-2069: 10am to 1pm - Baddeck Farmers Market, vendors and music Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: 2:30pm & 7:30pm - THE GOLDEN ANNIVERSARIES by Mark Crawford St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Rachel Davis & Darren McMullen Big BaddeckLittle Church –Vicar's View-was St. Andrew’s United Church: 1450 Westside Rd.: - John McDermott, Drew Jurecka, Jason Fowler ;concert-series ChéticampBlack Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: 1pm to 4pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & 10am to noon on last Saturday
-Chéticamp Rug Hooking Group-ground floor;
-[ Betty Ann Cormier; bacormier consultants@gmail.com 506-855-4480] Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 2pm - Fiddle: Howie MacDonald + 2nd Fiddler + Pianist
- 9pm - Live Band: National Acadian Day Party with Scott &
Gerald Delhunty ft. Marc Babin Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free music with Glen Roache town-La Société Saint-Pierre: .. 2026 August 15th--National Acadian Day -La Fête Nationale de l'Acadie: ; 15584Cabot Trail,: - National Acadian Day http://www.acadiene.ca/ DartmouthWatefront: 4:30pm - Rock the Harbour with Kim Mithell, Nick Gilder, Sweeney Todd, Haywire Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Englishtown (Baile Nan Gall)Community Hall: 902-929-2700: 4pm to 10pm - 'A Giant Fundraiser'; music by Trace Cavanaugh,
Larry MacAskill, Bill MacAskill, John L. & more
Fundraising event to support the Giant MacAskill Museum FlorenceRoyal Canadian Legion, Branch #83: 610 Bras D'Or Florence Rd.: 902-736-6313: 7pm - the circle-jam music; @$ 2 Glenville (An Gleann Dubh)Glenora Inn & Distillery: Route # 19 Ceilidh Trail: 46°09.178′N 61°19.037′W: 902-258-2662, 1-800-839-0491: 1pm to 3pm - Neil McDaniel
- 8pm to 10pm - John Francis MacNeil Halifax (Halafacs)The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 8pm - Sable Pipeline Surf & Ska Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Keltic Lodge-Arduaine Restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Deron Donovan Inverness (An Sithean)Fire Hall: 15797 Rte # 19-Central Ave.: 7pm to 9:15pm - Inverness Chase the Ace ; entertainment by Eastbound ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 132-Captain Angus L MacDonald: 15785 Central Ave.: 902-258-2340: 9pm to 1am - dance with Caper; $10 19+ Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Saturday ceilidhs ; @$ 5: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: 5pm to 8pm - Buddy MacDonald LouisbourgLouisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Louisbourg Playhouse: 11 Aberdeen St.: 45°55.169′N 59°58.276′W: 902-733-2996, 1-888-733-2787: - '' Wind and Water.''; with Nathan Bishop MacDonald, Robyn Carrigan,
Matthew Earhart , Ella Dubinsky 7pm - Spirit of the fiddle Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 8am - conversations, music, and the voices and views of Nova Scotia's Gaelic community. http://live.cioe975.ca/ 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickey noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquette Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station The Bridge - An Drochaid Museum: 11513 Main St.: 902-945-2311: 6:30pm - ''Port No Dha Session''-with Bonny Jean MacDonald & Marion MacLeod The Red Shoe Pub: Main St.: 902-945-2996: 7pm to 10pm - Koryne MacDonald and Ceila Cameron, N/C Mabou RidgeBig Belle Farm: 891 SW Mabou Ridge Rd.: - Absolute Losers, Amelie Sampson ,The Backpack, Backhouse Brass,
Bologna Colorado, Eliza Rhinelander, Feral Carol, Hauler, Isabella Samson,
Kieran Campbell, Mat Hughes, Moira & Claire Slowcoaster
and hosted by Rankin MacInnis & the Broken Reeds 5pm to midnight - #8 Annual Blueberry jam; with Amelie Sampson Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: - #30th anniversary celebrations; 2pm- High Society & the Privateers
-8pm to 11pm-Summer Concert Series -Full circle 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Nyanza (Waqmitkuk)Big Spruce Brewing-patio: 64 Yankee Line Rd.: 902-295-2537: seating is limited,2pm - the BackPack Pictou (Phiogto)Pictou Island Church: - Sarah MacDougall + Lisa MacIsaac + Catherine MacLellan Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - Eilidh J Bassani's art-''Catch a Fallen Sky''' Port Hood (Sestico)St. Stephen’s-Jubilee United Church Hall: 239 Main St.: 902-787-2740: 7pm to 9pm - The Little White Church music jam sessions @$ 5; & tea; All musicians are welcome ; Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna)Gaelic College: .....2026 Aug 15th, 16th--#53rd Annual-The Festival of Cape Breton Fiddling: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3441: 2pm to 6pm - #53rd Annual-''The Festival of Cape Breton Fiddling''; gala concert
[ @$ 20 ] OR @ $50 includes entrance to the concert and your meal,
but MUST be preordered by August 8th
E-transfer, financecbfa@gmail.com (security code: tradition)
-square dance following the concert
-jam session for all musicians following the square danc Sydney (Suidni)The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - Cape Breton Kitchen party with Ron Neville-music of island musicians West Mabou (Màbu An Iar)West Mabou Hall: 2399 West Mabou Rd.: 8pm - square dance with Shelly Campbell, Allan Dewar
Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 2pm to 6pm - Daryl MacLean's COUNTRY GOLD; 4 hours of great Classic Country music. http://countrygold.ca/ 7pm to 8pm - the CJFX Ceilidh--Cape Breton Fiddles with Dave Gillis; 8pm to 10pm - Sounds Atlantic-with Paul Kerwin, Glenn Baker & his guests ; ArichatWaterfront: .....2017 September 8th to 10th-#7th Annual Cape Breton Paddlefest: - Bluenose II -https://bluenose.novascotia.ca/schedule AvondaleAvon River -Artists landing art gallery: 17 Belmont Rd.: 3pm - Sofa Sundays upstairs on third sunday monthly; info@fullcirclefestival.ca 3pm - factory Girls, Ken Voita Baddeck (Badaig)Alexander Graham Bell Museum: 559 Chebucto St.: 46°06.250′N 60°44.755′W: 902-295-2069: 7:30pm - Hendoustan-musique royale Freight Shed terrace: 5pm to 9pm - Nathan Bishop MacDonald Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: 2:30pm - THE GOLDEN ANNIVERSARIES by Mark Crawford St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Rachel Davis & Darren McMullen ChéticampDoryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: - Suppertime Music with Nicole & Michelle Deveau 2pm - Trad Sessions -join a community jam Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free music with Crissy Crowley, Jason Roach DartmouthWatefront: 3:30pm - Rock the Harbour with Loverboy, Lee Aaron, Titan, MIchelle Rydere, Side Hustle Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton 2pm - Artist Reception -with Eve Stockton 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Dundee (Dùn Deagh)Dundee Resort & Golf Club-Macrae's dining room: 2750 West Bay Highway: 902-345-2649, 1-844-638-6333: 6pm to 9pm - ; entertainment by Eastbound Glenville (An Gleann Dubh)Glenora Inn & Distillery: Route # 19 Ceilidh Trail: 46°09.178′N 61°19.037′W: 902-258-2662, 1-800-839-0491: 1pm to 3pm - John Francis MacNeil
- 8pm to 10pm - Neil McDaniel Grand Narrows (An Caolas Mór)Waterfront: 2:30pm to 5pm - free concerts 2:30pm to 5pm - : R.G. Schaller Guysborough IntervaleSt. Patrick’s Hall: 175 North Intervale Rd.: 2pm - Kitchen party. all welcome; @$ 5; and a lunch Halifax (Halafacs)The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 7pm - Up On The Roof - An Evening With Micah Barnes Of The Nylons Howie CenterRed Farm: 1957 Kings Rd.: noon to 5pm - Red Farm Kitchen party series; Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Keltic Lodge-Arduaine Restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Deron Donovan Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art Whit's Public House @ The Cabot Links: 18 Cabot Lane: 902-258-3933: 11am to 2pm - Celtic fiddle and piano featuring local talent Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Judique (Siudaig Mhór)Celtic Music Interpretive Centre: ....Sunday Ceilidhs.: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 2pm to 5pm - Sunday ceilidh with Kenneth MacKenzie LouisbourgLouisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Louisbourg Playhouse: 11 Aberdeen St.: 45°55.169′N 59°58.276′W: 902-733-2996, 1-888-733-2787: - '' Wind and Water.''; with Nathan Bishop MacDonald, Robyn Carrigan,
Matthew Earhart , Ella Dubinsky 7pm - Spirit of the fiddle Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 9am to 11am - Barn Dance with Keith Ross 3pm to 4pm - The Voice of New Scotland with Jean Watson Mabou (An Drochaid)Arena: ......Mabou Farmers Market: 186 Mabou Harbour Rd.: 46°04.614′N 61°24.074′W: 902-945-2378: 11am to 2pm - farmers market with local entertainment 11am to 2pm - Music from Darrell Lahay. CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station The Red Shoe Pub: Main St.: 902-945-2996: 4pm to 7pm - Kyle MacDonald and Friends $12, C/C Margaree Forks (Bruach Na h-Aibhne)Dr Coady & Tompkins Memorial Library: 7972 Cabot Trail: 46°20.064′N 61°05.873′W: 902-248-2821: 7pm - Margaree Summer concert series; @ $ 10 Lisa Cameron, Aaron MacDonald Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman -
music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Nyanza (Waqmitkuk)Big Spruce Brewing-patio: 64 Yankee Line Rd.: 902-295-2537: seating is limited,2pm - Moira & Claire 6pm to 9pm - Kitchen Party with Wendy MacIsaac & Mac Morin; Brennan MacDonald, Highland Dancers Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)101.5 FM The Hawk: 609 Church St.: 902-625-1220: 9am to 11am - East Coast Rising with Chuck Boudreau 11am to noon - East Coast Countdown with Cameron MacEachern http://www.eastcoastcountdown.com Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - Eilidh J Bassani's art-''Catch a Fallen Sky''' Port Hood (Sestico)Clove Hitch Bar & Bistro: #8790 Hwy #19: 902-787-3035: 6pm to 9pm - Brian Doyle and Scott MacMillan $10 Lynn & Cyril Chisholm's Blathan Garden: 110 Concert St.: 6pm to 7:30pm - ''Chill on the Hill'''-live music with Lynn Chisholm
with vintage tea @$15; limited seating; message LynnChisholm@hotmail.com or text 902-302-8431 Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna)Gaelic College: .....2026 Aug 15th, 16th--#53rd Annual-The Festival of Cape Breton Fiddling: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3441: 10am to noon - workshops; @$ 25
-1pm-lecture by Stan Chapman “Enduring Legacy of Cape Breton Fiddling Sydney (Suidni)Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 11:30am to 2:30pm - Jazz entertainment with Carl Getto and Matt Nicholson Simeon's Family Restaurant: 581 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-562-0251: 4pm to 7pm - music with Aaron C Lewis; The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 5pm to 8pm - Celtic Serenade with Host Donnie Campbell, the very best in Cape Breton Music
plus songs from Scotland & Ireland, presented by Merit Muffler-Wheel & Brake-Sydney 8pm to 9pm - host Wayne Tucker with Favourites from Newfoundland and Labrador Sydney Mines (Méinnean Baile Shuidni)town: ..2026 Aug 16th-11am to 8pm-.Highland Games: 11am to 8pm - .Highland Games-150 Pitt street.
Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 6pm to 10pm - Bob Kingsley's -Country top 40 Baddeck (Badaig)Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: 2:30pm & 7:30pm - THE GOLDEN ANNIVERSARIES by Mark Crawford St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Mairi Rankin & Jason Roach ChéticampBlack Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: 1pm to 4pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & 10am to noon on last Saturday
-Chéticamp Rug Hooking Group-ground floor;
-[ Betty Ann Cormier; bacormier consultants@gmail.com 506-855-4480] Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Eddie Cummings; no cover charge Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Glenville (An Gleann Dubh)Glenora Inn & Distillery: Route # 19 Ceilidh Trail: 46°09.178′N 61°19.037′W: 902-258-2662, 1-800-839-0491: 1pm to 3pm - Michelle Stevens
- 8pm to 10pm - Michelle Stevens Halifax (Halafacs)The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 8pm to 10pm - Session with Dave MacIsaac & Louis Benoit Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Keltic Lodge-Arduaine Restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Colin Gillis Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art Whit's Public House @ The Cabot Links: 18 Cabot Lane: 902-258-3933: 7pm to 10pm - ; entertainment by Eastbound Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic LouisbourgFirehall: Main St.: 7pm to 9pm - Louisbourg Guitar Circle; Louisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Louisbourg Playhouse: 11 Aberdeen St.: 45°55.169′N 59°58.276′W: 902-733-2996, 1-888-733-2787: - '' Wind and Water.''; with Nathan Bishop MacDonald, Robyn Carrigan,
Matthew Earhart , Ella Dubinsky 7pm - Spirit of the fiddle Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station The Red Shoe Pub: Main St.: 902-945-2996: 5pm to 7pm - Stephanie MacDonald and Susan MacLean, N/C Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)Archibald's Waterfront: Tunes on the Town: 6pm to 8pm - Brandon Collier K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Waterfront: 6pm to 8pm - ''Tunes on the Town''' -outdoor concert series; Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - Eilidh J Bassani's art-''Catch a Fallen Sky''' Port Hood (Sestico)....2026 July 7th to Aug 26th -9th Annual Central Park Ceilidhs: 12 Fraser Street: 7pm to 8pm - Inclement weather the Ceilidh will be cancelled
with a 50/50 drawn at the end of the Ceilidh ( proceeds to PHAD) . Bring your lawn chair Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas
Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - MAIN STAGE-beyond the sea by Kristen Da Silva ArichatSt. John's Centre for the Arts: 2513 Highway # 206: 6:30pm - Tuesday Island tunes Baddeck (Badaig)Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: 2:30pm & 7:30pm - THE GOLDEN ANNIVERSARIES by Mark Crawford St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Mairi Rankin & Friends ChesterLordly Park: 6pm to 8pm - Hog the Coveers Christmas Island (Eilean Na Nollaig)Fire Hall: ...2026-#36th Annual-Féis an Eilein: 8539 Grand Narrows, Highway # 223: 902-622-2605: 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Summer concert series; with Lucy MacNeil & friends, Phillip & Marley Whyte ChéticampBlack Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: 1pm to 4pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & 10am to noon on last Saturday
-Chéticamp Rug Hooking Group-ground floor;
-[ Betty Ann Cormier; bacormier consultants@gmail.com 506-855-4480] Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 8pm - Tuesday Tunes: Shelly Campbell + Guest Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Bruno Clarence & Maurice ; no cover charge Senior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's Club: - 7pm to 9:30pm-Amateur Musical Circle-local talent DartmouthThe Cottage Café | An Teachín: Paddler's Cove-300 Prince Albert Rd.: 6:30pm - Scottish Gaelic conversation group hosted by Cathy Ann MacPhee & Emily McEwan Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Glenville (An Gleann Dubh)Glenora Inn & Distillery: Route # 19 Ceilidh Trail: 46°09.178′N 61°19.037′W: 902-258-2662, 1-800-839-0491: 1pm to 3pm - Neil McDaniel & Kevin Levescounte
- 8pm to 10pm -Kevin Levescounte & Sandra Gillis Halifax (Halafacs)Driftwood Coastal Diner: 2103 Gottingen St.: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - live acoustic Irish traditional music jam; hosted by Ellen Gibling & Colin Carrigan Marriottt Harbourfront Hotel-Harbourstone Sea Grill & pour house: 1919 Upper Water St.: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - : The East Enders; Stone's Throw Patio The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 7pm - Bobby Bazini: Intimate Shows Tour Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair)The St. Ann's Bay United Church: ...Celtic Tea Room Ceilidhs: 46715 Cabot Trail: 7:30pm - @ $15, (children under 12 - $5) [ cash ONLY please ] 7:30pm - Ella Dubinsky, Beth MacCormack and Nathan MacDonald . Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Keltic Lodge-Arduaine Restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Colin Gillis Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic LouisbourgLouisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Louisbourg Playhouse: 11 Aberdeen St.: 45°55.169′N 59°58.276′W: 902-733-2996, 1-888-733-2787: - '' Wind and Water.''; with Nathan Bishop MacDonald, Robyn Carrigan,
Matthew Earhart , Ella Dubinsky 7pm - Spirit of the fiddle Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Community Centre-St. Mary's Parish Hall: 11538 Main St.: 46°04.341′N 61°23.412′W: 902-945-2630: 7:30pm to 9pm - Tuesday Night Céilidh; @ $12 / children 12 and under Free Community Parish Hall: 11538 Hwy # 19: 46°04.341′N 61°23.412′W: 7:30pm to 9pm - Tuesday Night Ceilidh; Andrea Beaton, Betty Lou Beaton; @$ 12 7:30pm to 9pm - Tuesday Night Ceilidh; @$ 12 hosts- Derrick & Melody Cameron's & local musicians, dancers The Red Shoe Pub: Main St.: 902-945-2996: 5pm to 7pm - Stephanie MacDonald and Susan MacLean, N/C Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Pictou (Phiogto)DeCoste Entertainment Centre: 90 Water St.: 1-800-353-5338, 902-485-8848: 7:30pm - Rachel Davis & Darren McMullen Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)Civic Centre - Bear Head Conference Room: ...2026 -Tuesday Ceilidhs. #31st: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-2591: 7:30pm to 9pm - Dara Smith-MacDonald, Adam Young, Delores Boudreau, Patrick Lamey,
Heather Richards, Luke Boudreau, Kyle LeVesconte, Jordi Martin Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - Eilidh J Bassani's art-''Catch a Fallen Sky''' Port Hood (Sestico)Clove Hitch Bar & Bistro: #8790 Hwy #19: 902-787-3035: 7pm to 9pm - Russ Matthews Ladies Nite, no cover Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas
Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - MAIN STAGE-beyond the sea by Kristen Da Silva Aulds Cove (Camus An Tuirc-nimhe)Cove Motel: 298 D 31 Rd.: 902-747-2700: - Echo-Dana Ryan Baddeck (Badaig)Inverary Inn - MacAulay Conference Centre: 368 Shore Rd.: 8pm - Cape Breton Comedy Fest-a CBC Laugh Out Loud- live taping;
with Gavin Crawford, Chris Halef, Clifton Cremo, Nick Beaton, Luba Magnus,
Dan Hendricken, host is Ali Hassan;@$ 55+ Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: 2:30pm & 7:30pm - THE GOLDEN ANNIVERSARIES by Mark Crawford Royal Canadian Legion Branch #53: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: 7pm to 10pm - open mic St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam Young ChéticampDoryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: - River's Bend Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free music with Glen Roache DartmouthDahlia: 15 Kings Wharf: 7pm to 10pm - Open Mic with Kam Hayes-our 2nd anniversary Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Glace Bay (Glasbaidh)the Coal Miners Museum Pit Theatre: 17 museum St.: 46°11.559′N 59°56.548′W: 902-849-4522: 7pm - Men of the Deeps concert ; a choir of working and retired coal miners Glenville (An Gleann Dubh)Glenora Inn & Distillery: Route # 19 Ceilidh Trail: 46°09.178′N 61°19.037′W: 902-258-2662, 1-800-839-0491: 1pm to 3pm - John Francis MacNeil
-8pm to 10pm-Neil McDaniel & Kevin LeVesconte Guysborough (Baile Mhainisdear)Waterfront: ...Summer 2025-tides and tunes: 74 Main St.: 902-533-2052: - Heather Ryan & Shane Savoury 6:30pm to 8pm - Tides & tunes-FREE Concert series Halifax (Halafacs)The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 7pm - Bobby Bazini: Intimate Shows Tour Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair)North Shore Firehall: 46177 Cabot trail: 902-929-2822: 10am to 2pm - Weekly Gathering; FREE Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Keltic Lodge-Arduaine Restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Colin Gillis Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art Whit's Public House @ The Cabot Links: 18 Cabot Lane: 902-258-3933: 7pm to 10pm - musician-Eddie Cummings Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Songs & stories series: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: 8pm - Folk’n Blues Song Circle hosted by Charlie A’Court Little Narrows (An Caolas Beag)Community Centre: 134 Highway 223: 902-756-2413: 7pm to 9pm - Music jam sessions LouisbourgLouisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Louisbourg Playhouse: 11 Aberdeen St.: 45°55.169′N 59°58.276′W: 902-733-2996, 1-888-733-2787: - '' Wind and Water.''; with Nathan Bishop MacDonald, Robyn Carrigan,
Matthew Earhart , Ella Dubinsky 7pm - Spirit of the fiddle LouisdaleWaterfront -Louisdale Lions Property: 347 Hwy #320: 6pm to 7:30pm - Sound Production: Concerts by the Sea ; entertainment by Eastbound Lower SackvillePink Piano Cafe & Lounge: 585 Sackville Dr.: - 1st & 3rd wednesday-is songwriters circle, & 2nd and 4th Wednesdays-is open stage Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station The Red Shoe Pub: Main St.: 902-945-2996: 5pm to 7pm - Stephanie MacDonald and Susan MacLean, N/C Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)Cape Breton Farmers Exhibition: 105 Regent St.: 902-736-7584, 902-794-7633: - Cape Breton Exhibition K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman -
music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Pictou (Phiogto)DeCoste Entertainment Centre: 90 Water St.: 1-800-353-5338, 902-485-8848: 7:30pm - Beòlach Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - Eilidh J Bassani's art-''Catch a Fallen Sky''' the Carriage House: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: 7pm to 10pm - open mic with host Rob Smith Port Hood (Sestico)Admiral Lounge & Dining room: 148 Main St.: 902-787-3494: 7pm to 9pm - Wednesday Sessions at the Admiral; with tba Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna)Gaelic College-Concert Series-Instructor Ceilidhs: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Wednesday Night Instructors’ Ceilidh; in person only
@ $15 [held in the Great Hall of the Clans] Sydney (Suidni)The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse & Pub: 424 Charlotte St.: 902-270-8003: 7pm to 9:30pm - Kimberley Fraser and Colin Grant, Howie MacDonald TruroJulias Lounge: 165 Willow St.: 8pm to midnight - acoustic jams
Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)Heritage Museum: 20 East Main St.: 902-863-6160: 7pm to 8:30pm - ceildih with Hayley MacLeod, Leona Williams, Junior Fraser, John Hanlon; @$ 10 St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - MAIN STAGE-beyond the sea by Kristen Da Silva ArichatIsland Nest Restaurant: 2344 Hwy #206: 902-226-0033: 7pm to 9pm - music with proceeds to Strait Richmond Palliative Care Society ( since 2019 ] Baddeck (Badaig)Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: 2:30pm & 7:30pm - THE GOLDEN ANNIVERSARIES by Mark Crawford St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Melody Cameron & Derrick Cameron & Brian Doyle Bras d’Orlittle Bras d'Or-Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ;
bring an instrument & join in; ; FREE ChéticampBlack Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: 1pm to 4pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & 10am to noon on last Saturday
-Chéticamp Rug Hooking Group-ground floor;
-[ Betty Ann Cormier; bacormier consultants@gmail.com 506-855-4480] Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Andrew Poirier & Mark Poiruer; no cover charge DartmouthMontes Showbar Grill: 245 Waverley Rd.: 902-435-1770: 8pm - jam with-Dan Baird and his recurring cast Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Glencoe Mills (Gleann Comhainn)St Josephs Church Hall: ...9pm to midnight- Thursday Family Square Dances: 612 Glencoe Rd.: 45°57.713′N 61°18.924′W:
9pm to midnight; @ $ 10, ; Children 10 years & under free-with adult . Canteen available.9pm to midnight - square dance with Troy MacGillivray, Andrea Beaton Glenville (An Gleann Dubh)Glenora Inn & Distillery: Route # 19 Ceilidh Trail: 46°09.178′N 61°19.037′W: 902-258-2662, 1-800-839-0491: 1pm to 3pm - Neil McDaniel
-8pm to 10pm-Stephanie MacDonald & Sandra Gillis Halifax (Halafacs)The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 7:30pm - Tayler Jade W/ Special Guest Burry HubbardsShore Club-Tuna Blue: 167 Shore Club Rd.: 902-857-1790: - Joel Plaskett, Matt Mays, Terra Lightfoot and The Emergency Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair)Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort: #30 Buchanan Drive: 902-929-2584, 1-866-929-2585: - music with Elia Dunbinsky & friends Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Keltic Lodge-Arduaine Restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Kim Dunn Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art 6:30pm to 8:30pm - @$15-thursday night ceilidhs local entertainers; & square dance lessons;
host is Kyle Kenned MacDonald [musicians contact iccaevents@invernessarts.com ] Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Little Bras d'OrBlue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ; bring an instrument & join in; ; FREE LouisbourgLouisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Louisbourg Playhouse: 11 Aberdeen St.: 45°55.169′N 59°58.276′W: 902-733-2996, 1-888-733-2787: - '' Wind and Water.''; with Nathan Bishop MacDonald, Robyn Carrigan,
Matthew Earhart , Ella Dubinsky 7pm - Spirit of the fiddle Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station The Bridge - An Drochaid Museum: 11513 Hwy # 19: 902-945-2311: 7pm - music session The Red Shoe Pub: Main St.: 902-945-2996: 7pm to 10pm - Jeremy White, N/C Margaree Forks (Bruach Na h-Aibhne)Firemen’s club: 7811 Cabot trail: 902-248-2952: 7pm to 9pm - ''Herman's Jam' night music; 19+ donations to Margaree meals on wheels Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)Archibald's Waterfront: Tunes on the Town: 6pm to 8pm - Dicky Finney Cape Breton Farmers Exhibition: 105 Regent St.: 902-736-7584, 902-794-7633: - Cape Breton Exhibition K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Waterfront: 6pm to 8pm - ''Tunes on the Town''' -outdoor concert series; Petit-ÉtangCap-Rouge/ Mkwesaqtuk campground: Monday night music at the park: 18283 Cabot Trail: 902-224-2642: 4pm to 8:30pm - Charlo & Zabeth-free music, animation, local musicians Pictou (Phiogto)DeCoste Entertainment Centre: 90 Water St.: 1-800-353-5338, 902-485-8848: 7:30pm - Richard Wood Trio (with the Zeph Caissie Irish Dance Troupe) Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - Eilidh J Bassani's art-''Catch a Fallen Sky''' Port Hood (Sestico)Chestico Museum & Historical Society: ..2026...Summer Ceilidh series: 8095 Hwy # 19: 45°58.877′N 61°31.028′W: 902-787-2244: 7pm to 8pm - Kevin Levesconte, TBA Lynn Chisholm, Cyril Chisholm Clove Hitch Bar & Bistro: #8790 Hwy #19: 902-787-3035: 6pm - Eastbound $5 SackvilleFreemans: 902-865-2555: 8pm to 11pm - freejam open mic with freeham houseband, feat, host Jer Mombo Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni)Big Fiddle: ...''Meet me at the Fiddle-Dockside sessions'': 74 Esplanade St.: 902-564-0800: noon to 2pm - Victoria MacDougall Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: 7:30pm - ''Cape Breton for Dummies''; with Matt Gallant, Chris Tsujiuchi, Robbie Simms Holiday Inn-Eave Restaurant and Bar: 300 Esplanade: 902-562-7500, 1-877-660-8550: 6pm to 9pm - live entertainment with Carl Getto & Matt Nicholson Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 5pm to 8pm - entertainment with Aaron Lewis & Guest
Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - MAIN STAGE-beyond the sea by Kristen Da Silva Baddeck (Badaig)Bras d’or Yacht Club-Tiller & Wheel Lounge: 1 Jones St.: 902-295-2107: 5pm to 8pm - musician's circle / Jam sessions; all welcome Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: 2:30pm & 7:30pm - THE GOLDEN ANNIVERSARIES by Mark Crawford Royal Canadian Legion Branch #53: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: 6pm to 9pm - live music St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Mairi Rankin & Friends ·The Freight Shed at the Terrace: 22 Water St.: 902-205-3600: 5pm to 9pm - live Celtic entertainment by Nathan Bishop MacDonald ChéticampDoryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: - Free Live Music ft. Louis Arsenault Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Andrew Poirier & Mark Poiruer; no cover charge Creignish (Creiginnis)Community Hall: ...''Happy Hour Live Music'': 2123 Highway 19: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476: 6pm to 9pm - Happy Hour , great music as well. The CREIG Pub & Patio 6pm to 9pm - the Rebel Road Band Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. D’EscousseGroundswell Pub & Inn: # 3283 Highway 320: 902-777-7777: 6pm to 8pm - open mic with host Tyrone David Glenville (An Gleann Dubh)Glenora Inn & Distillery: Route # 19 Ceilidh Trail: 46°09.178′N 61°19.037′W: 902-258-2662, 1-800-839-0491: 1pm to 3pm - Neil McDaniel
-8pm to 10pm- Derrick and Melody Cameron Halifax (Halafacs)Prospect Road Community Center: Prospect Rd.: 7pm to 9pm - Jam Session The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 8pm - Rec Room Jams HubbardsShore Club-Tuna Blue: 167 Shore Club Rd.: 902-857-1790: - Joel Plaskett, Matt Mays, Terra Lightfoot and The Emergency Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair)The St. Ann's Bay United Church: ...Celtic Tea Room Ceilidhs: 46715 Cabot Trail: 7:30pm - Boyd MacNeil, Lisa Gallant & Ryan MacNeil 7:30pm - @ $15, (children under 12 - $5) [ cash ONLY please ] Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Keltic Lodge-Arduaine Restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Kim Dunn Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic LouisbourgLouisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Louisbourg Playhouse: 11 Aberdeen St.: 45°55.169′N 59°58.276′W: 902-733-2996, 1-888-733-2787: - '' Wind and Water.''; with Nathan Bishop MacDonald, Robyn Carrigan,
Matthew Earhart , Ella Dubinsky 7pm - Spirit of the fiddle Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Fire Hall & Recreation Centre: 3921 Gabarus Highway: 902-727-3161: 7pm to 9pm - Marion Bridge Guitar Circle; Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series Maryvale (Allt A´ Mheiligein)Maryvale Schoolhouse hall: # 4 JRS Drive-Highway #245: 902-863-5696: 8pm to 11pm - Square Dance @ $15 . with Kenneth MacKenzie, Mac Morin North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)Cape Breton Farmers Exhibition: 105 Regent St.: 902-736-7584, 902-794-7633: - Cape Breton Exhibition K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Nyanza (Waqmitkuk)Big Spruce Brewing-patio: 64 Yankee Line Rd.: 902-295-2537: seating is limited,3pm - Mat Hughes Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - Eilidh J Bassani's art-''Catch a Fallen Sky''' Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair)MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: 8pm to 11pm - jam session with host Jay Smith Sydney (Suidni)Cape Breton Drive-In: 865 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-539-9922: - Mutiny & Michael Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: 7:30pm - ''Cape Breton for Dummies''; with Matt Gallant, Chris Tsujiuchi, Robbie Simms The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - East Coast after dark -promoting Maritime culture, heritage and artistic talent TrentonHillside Community Hall: 27 Chance Harbour Rd.: 902-755-3938: 6:30pm to 9pm - Kitchen party jam; All singers and players welcome, musicians free of charge, audience @$ 5
Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - MAIN STAGE-beyond the sea by Kristen Da Silva Baddeck (Badaig)Alexander Graham Bell Museum: 559 Chebucto St.: 46°06.250′N 60°44.755′W: 902-295-2069: 10am to 1pm - Baddeck Farmers Market, vendors and music Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: 2:30pm & 7:30pm - THE GOLDEN ANNIVERSARIES by Mark Crawford Royal Canadian Legion Branch #53: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: 9pm - Rockerfellers St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Mckayla MacNeil & Myles Davidson & Harold Davidson Ben Eoin (Beinn Eòin)Flavor Cape Breton-828-Marina: 4950 East Bay Highway: 902-322-1828: 6pm to 9pm - music with Erin O’Brien and Ronnie Hogan ChéticampBlack Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: 1pm to 4pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & 10am to noon on last Saturday
-Chéticamp Rug Hooking Group-ground floor;
-[ Betty Ann Cormier; bacormier consultants@gmail.com 506-855-4480] Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 2pm - Fiddle: Patouche Collective Album Release
- 9pm - Live Band: Risin' Tide Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free music with Glen Roache Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. FlorenceRoyal Canadian Legion, Branch #83: 610 Bras D'Or Florence Rd.: 902-736-6313: 7pm - the circle-jam music; @$ 2 Glendale (Bràigh na h-Aibhneadh)St. Mary of Angels Parish Hall: 4216 Trans Canada Hwy # 105: 6pm to 9pm - monthly pub nite with Aaron MacDonald; 19+ Glenville (An Gleann Dubh)Glenora Inn & Distillery: Route # 19 Ceilidh Trail: 46°09.178′N 61°19.037′W: 902-258-2662, 1-800-839-0491: 1pm to 3pm - Neil McDaniel
-8pm to 10pm- Kaj-Jordi-Kyle HubbardsShore Club-Tuna Blue: 167 Shore Club Rd.: 902-857-1790: - Joel Plaskett, Matt Mays, Terra Lightfoot and The Emergency Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Keltic Lodge-Arduaine Restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Kim Dunn Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Saturday ceilidhs ; @$ 5: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: 5pm to 8pm - Stephanie MacDonald and Susan MacLean LouisbourgLouisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Louisbourg Playhouse: 11 Aberdeen St.: 45°55.169′N 59°58.276′W: 902-733-2996, 1-888-733-2787: - '' Wind and Water.''; with Nathan Bishop MacDonald, Robyn Carrigan,
Matthew Earhart , Ella Dubinsky 7pm - Spirit of the fiddle Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 8am - conversations, music, and the voices and views of Nova Scotia's Gaelic community. http://live.cioe975.ca/ 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickey noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquette Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series -Renegade North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)Cape Breton Farmers Exhibition: 105 Regent St.: 902-736-7584, 902-794-7633: - Cape Breton Exhibition 2pm to 4pm - Erin O’Brien and Ronnie Hogan K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Nyanza (Waqmitkuk)Big Spruce Brewing-patio: 64 Yankee Line Rd.: 902-295-2537: seating is limited,2pm - Brad McGoey Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair)Ross Rankin's-#5th Annual 2026 Crankinfest: 9735 Highway # 4: 2pm - Crankinfest is back with Ross Rankin, Terry MacQuarrie, Back Around, Tom Rich, Leona Burkey,
Donna DeWolfe & Ervin Touesnard, Robyn Merrick, Rebel Road Band, People We Know Sydney (Suidni)Cape Breton Drive-In: 865 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-539-9922: - Mutiny & Michael Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: 7:30pm - ''Cape Breton for Dummies''; with Matt Gallant, Chris Tsujiuchi, Robbie Simms The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - Cape Breton Kitchen party with Ron Neville-music of island musicians
Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 2pm to 6pm - Daryl MacLean's COUNTRY GOLD; 4 hours of great Classic Country music. http://countrygold.ca/ 7pm to 8pm - the CJFX Ceilidh--Cape Breton Fiddles with Dave Gillis; 8pm to 10pm - Sounds Atlantic-with Paul Kerwin, Glenn Baker & his guests ; St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - MAIN STAGE-beyond the sea by Kristen Da Silva Baddeck (Badaig)Freight Shed terrace: 5pm to 9pm - Nathan Bishop MacDonald Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: 2:30pm - THE GOLDEN ANNIVERSARIES by Mark Crawford 2:30pm - THE GOLDEN ANNIVERSARIES by Mark Crawford St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Mckayla MacNeil & Myles Davidson & Harold Davidson Bay St Lawrence (Bàgh Labhruinn)Cabot Fire Hall: Bay St Lawrence Fire Department’s Annual Crab Fest and Fishing Derby: Money Point Rd.: 902-383-2278: 1pm - ''Am Froilig ’sa Bhàgh''' with host Robyn Carrigan ChéticampDoryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 2pm - Trad Sessions -join a community jam Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free music with Crissy Crowley, Jason Roach Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Glenville (An Gleann Dubh)Glenora Inn & Distillery: Route # 19 Ceilidh Trail: 46°09.178′N 61°19.037′W: 902-258-2662, 1-800-839-0491: 1pm to 3pm - John Francis MacNeil
-8pm to 10pm- Neil McDaniel Grand Narrows (An Caolas Mór)Waterfront: 2:30pm to 5pm - free concerts Halifax (Halafacs)The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 7pm - Patouche Collective Album Release Show Howie CenterRed Farm: 1957 Kings Rd.: noon to 5pm - Red Farm Kitchen party series; Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Keltic Lodge-Arduaine Restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Kim Dunn Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art Whit's Public House @ The Cabot Links: 18 Cabot Lane: 902-258-3933: 11am to 2pm - Celtic fiddle and piano featuring local talent Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Judique (Siudaig Mhór)Celtic Music Interpretive Centre: ....Sunday Ceilidhs.: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 2pm to 5pm - Sunday Ceilidh Featuring John Pellerin LouisbourgLouisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Louisbourg Playhouse: 11 Aberdeen St.: 45°55.169′N 59°58.276′W: 902-733-2996, 1-888-733-2787: - '' Wind and Water.''; with Nathan Bishop MacDonald, Robyn Carrigan,
Matthew Earhart , Ella Dubinsky 7pm - Spirit of the fiddle Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 9am to 11am - Barn Dance with Keith Ross 3pm to 4pm - The Voice of New Scotland with Jean Watson Mabou (An Drochaid)Arena: ......Mabou Farmers Market: 186 Mabou Harbour Rd.: 46°04.614′N 61°24.074′W: 902-945-2378: 11am to 2pm - Music from Andrea Beaton 11am to 2pm - farmers market with local entertainment CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman -
music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Nyanza (Waqmitkuk)Big Spruce Brewing-patio: 64 Yankee Line Rd.: 902-295-2537: seating is limited,2pm - Keira Loane & Keigan Maclennan Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)101.5 FM The Hawk: 609 Church St.: 902-625-1220: 9am to 11am - East Coast Rising with Chuck Boudreau 11am to noon - East Coast Countdown with Cameron MacEachern http://www.eastcoastcountdown.com Civic Centre - Bear Head Conference Room: 1pm to 3pm - ''A Celebration of Song'': Evelyn MacRae, Sara Bennett, Everett Vass; @$ 20 Port Hood (Sestico)Clove Hitch Bar & Bistro: #8790 Hwy #19: 902-787-3035: 6pm - Charles Wiebe $5 Lynn & Cyril Chisholm's Blathan Garden: 110 Concert St.: 6pm to 7:30pm - ''Chill on the Hill'''-live music with Lynn Chisholm
with vintage tea @$15; limited seating; message LynnChisholm@hotmail.com or text 902-302-8431 Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni)Cape Breton Drive-In: 865 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-539-9922: - Mutiny & Michael Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: 2pm - ''Cape Breton for Dummies''; with Matt Gallant, Chris Tsujiuchi, Robbie Simms Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 11:30am to 2:30pm - Jazz entertainment with Carl Getto and Matt Nicholson Simeon's Family Restaurant: 581 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-562-0251: 4pm to 7pm - music with Aaron C Lewis; The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 5pm to 8pm - Celtic Serenade with Host Donnie Campbell, the very best in Cape Breton Music
plus songs from Scotland & Ireland, presented by Merit Muffler-Wheel & Brake-Sydney 8pm to 9pm - host Wayne Tucker with Favourites from Newfoundland and Labrador
Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 6pm to 10pm - Bob Kingsley's -Country top 40 St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - MAIN STAGE-beyond the sea by Kristen Da Silva Baddeck (Badaig)Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: 2:30pm & 7:30pm - THE GOLDEN ANNIVERSARIES by Mark Crawford St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Rachel Davis & Jason Roach ChéticampBlack Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: 1pm to 4pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & 10am to noon on last Saturday
-Chéticamp Rug Hooking Group-ground floor;
-[ Betty Ann Cormier; bacormier consultants@gmail.com 506-855-4480] Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Eddie Cummings; no cover charge Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. 7:30pm - The Barra MacNeils 40th Anniversary; @$ 40 Glace Bay (Glasbaidh)The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: 7pm - 'Cape Breton's Rising Stars''; with Sarah Walker, Dawson Murphy, Bethany Reid, Victoria McDougall, Glenville (An Gleann Dubh)Glenora Inn & Distillery: Route # 19 Ceilidh Trail: 46°09.178′N 61°19.037′W: 902-258-2662, 1-800-839-0491: 1pm to 3pm - Michelle Stevens
-8pm to 10pm-Michelle Stevens Halifax (Halafacs)The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 8pm to 10pm - Session with Dave MacIsaac & Louis Benoit Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Keltic Lodge-Arduaine Restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Jud Gunning Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic LouisbourgFirehall: Main St.: 7pm to 9pm - Louisbourg Guitar Circle; Louisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Louisbourg Playhouse: 11 Aberdeen St.: 45°55.169′N 59°58.276′W: 902-733-2996, 1-888-733-2787: - '' Wind and Water.''; with Nathan Bishop MacDonald, Robyn Carrigan,
Matthew Earhart , Ella Dubinsky 7pm - Spirit of the fiddle Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)Archibald's Waterfront: Tunes on the Town: 6pm to 8pm - Ma Jessome K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Waterfront: 6pm to 8pm - ''Tunes on the Town''' -outdoor concert series; Port Hood (Sestico)....2026 July 7th to Aug 26th -9th Annual Central Park Ceilidhs: 12 Fraser Street: 7pm to 8pm - Inclement weather the Ceilidh will be cancelled
with a 50/50 drawn at the end of the Ceilidh ( proceeds to PHAD) . Bring your lawn chair Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna)Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Toiseach Tòisichidh-the first step; beginner immersion
Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - MAIN STAGE-beyond the sea by Kristen Da Silva ArichatSt. John's Centre for the Arts: 2513 Highway # 206: 6:30pm - Tuesday Island tunes Baddeck (Badaig)Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: 2:30pm & 7:30pm - THE GOLDEN ANNIVERSARIES by Mark Crawford St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Stephanie MacDonald & Susan MacLean ChesterLordly Park: 6pm to 8pm - Dark and Stormy ChéticampBlack Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: 1pm to 4pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & 10am to noon on last Saturday
-Chéticamp Rug Hooking Group-ground floor;
-[ Betty Ann Cormier; bacormier consultants@gmail.com 506-855-4480] Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 8pm - Richard Wood & Hilda Chiasson Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Bruno Clarence & Maurice ; no cover charge Senior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's Club: - 7pm to 9:30pm-Amateur Musical Circle-local talent DartmouthThe Cottage Café | An Teachín: Paddler's Cove-300 Prince Albert Rd.: 6:30pm - Scottish Gaelic conversation group hosted by Cathy Ann MacPhee & Emily McEwan Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Glenville (An Gleann Dubh)Glenora Inn & Distillery: Route # 19 Ceilidh Trail: 46°09.178′N 61°19.037′W: 902-258-2662, 1-800-839-0491: 1pm to 3pm - Neil McDaniel & Kevin LeVesconte
-8pm to 10pm-Kevin LeVesconte & Sandra Gillis Halifax (Halafacs)Driftwood Coastal Diner: 2103 Gottingen St.: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - live acoustic Irish traditional music jam; hosted by Ellen Gibling & Colin Carrigan Marriottt Harbourfront Hotel-Harbourstone Sea Grill & pour house: 1919 Upper Water St.: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - : Corbies; Stone's Throw Patio Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair)The St. Ann's Bay United Church: ...Celtic Tea Room Ceilidhs: 46715 Cabot Trail: 7:30pm - @ $15, (children under 12 - $5) [ cash ONLY please ] 7:30pm - Gaelic Ceilidh -with Nona MacDonald-Dyke, Ryan MacDonald,
Clemintine Troy, Stephanie Conn, Becca Ross, Sam MacLean and Bev Brett. Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Keltic Lodge-Arduaine Restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Jud Gunning Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic LouisbourgLouisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Louisbourg Playhouse: 11 Aberdeen St.: 45°55.169′N 59°58.276′W: 902-733-2996, 1-888-733-2787: - '' Wind and Water.''; with Nathan Bishop MacDonald, Robyn Carrigan,
Matthew Earhart , Ella Dubinsky 7pm - Spirit of the fiddle Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)Civic Centre - Bear Head Conference Room: ...2026 -Tuesday Ceilidhs. #31st: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-2591: 7:30pm to 9pm - Ben Smith, Kevin Dugas, Jason Roach, Lisa Cameron and Vern MacDougall Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna)Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Toiseach Tòisichidh-the first step; beginner immersion TruroThe Commune-Restaurant: 563 Prince St.: 902-843-1230: 6pm to 9pm - All Ages Open Mic with Meghan Lynn
Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)Columbus Field: ...2026 Aug 7th & 8th--Antigonish music Festival: 6pm to 9pm - No Service in Eden will open the evening for Elyse Aeryn. FREE
, for the final concert of the season at Columbus Field. St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - MAIN STAGE-beyond the sea by Kristen Da Silva Baddeck (Badaig)Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: 2:30pm & 7:30pm - THE GOLDEN ANNIVERSARIES by Mark Crawford Royal Canadian Legion Branch #53: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: 7pm to 10pm - open mic St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam Young ChéticampDoryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: - River's Bend Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free music with Glen Roache DartmouthDahlia: 15 Kings Wharf: 7pm to 10pm - Open Mic with Kam Hayes-our 2nd anniversary Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Dundee (Dùn Deagh)Dundee Resort & Golf Club-Macrae's dining room: 2750 West Bay Highway: 902-345-2649, 1-844-638-6333: 6pm to 9pm - ; entertainment by Eastbound Glace Bay (Glasbaidh)the Coal Miners Museum Pit Theatre: 17 museum St.: 46°11.559′N 59°56.548′W: 902-849-4522: 7pm - Men of the Deeps concert ; a choir of working and retired coal miners Guysborough (Baile Mhainisdear)Waterfront: ...Summer 2025-tides and tunes: 74 Main St.: 902-533-2052: - 2Fold 6:30pm to 8pm - Tides & tunes-FREE Concert series Halifax (Halafacs)The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 7pm - Craft Draught Showdown: Big Spruce VS Tatamagouche Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair)North Shore Firehall: 46177 Cabot trail: 902-929-2822: 10am to 2pm - Weekly Gathering; FREE Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Keltic Lodge-Arduaine Restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Jud Gunning Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art Whit's Public House @ The Cabot Links: 18 Cabot Lane: 902-258-3933: 7pm to 10pm - musician-Eddie Cummings Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Songs & stories series: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: - J.P. Cormier LouisbourgLouisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Louisbourg Playhouse: 11 Aberdeen St.: 45°55.169′N 59°58.276′W: 902-733-2996, 1-888-733-2787: - '' Wind and Water.''; with Nathan Bishop MacDonald, Robyn Carrigan,
Matthew Earhart , Ella Dubinsky 7pm - Spirit of the fiddle Lower SackvillePink Piano Cafe & Lounge: 585 Sackville Dr.: - 1st & 3rd wednesday-is songwriters circle, & 2nd and 4th Wednesdays-is open stage Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman -
music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)the Carriage House: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: 7pm to 10pm - open mic with host Rob Smith Port Hood (Sestico)Admiral Lounge & Dining room: 148 Main St.: 902-787-3494: 7pm to 9pm - Wednesday Sessions at the Admiral; with tba Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna)Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Toiseach Tòisichidh-the first step; beginner immersion Gaelic College-Concert Series-Instructor Ceilidhs: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Wednesday Night Instructors’ Ceilidh; in person only
@ $15 [held in the Great Hall of the Clans] Sydney (Suidni)The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse & Pub: 424 Charlotte St.: 902-270-8003: 7pm to 9:30pm - Kimberley Fraser and Donna Marie DeWolfe & Jôel Chaisson TruroJulias Lounge: 165 Willow St.: 8pm to midnight - acoustic jams
Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)Heritage Museum: 20 East Main St.: 902-863-6160: 7pm to 8:30pm - ceildih with tba ; @$ 10 St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - MAIN STAGE-beyond the sea by Kristen Da Silva ArichatIsland Nest Restaurant: 2344 Hwy #206: 902-226-0033: 7pm to 9pm - music with proceeds to Strait Richmond Palliative Care Society ( since 2019 ] Baddeck (Badaig)Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: 2:30pm & 7:30pm - THE GOLDEN ANNIVERSARIES by Mark Crawford St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Melody Cameron & Derrick Cameron & Brian Doyle Bras d’Orlittle Bras d'Or-Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ;
bring an instrument & join in; ; FREE ChéticampBlack Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: 1pm to 4pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & 10am to noon on last Saturday
-Chéticamp Rug Hooking Group-ground floor;
-[ Betty Ann Cormier; bacormier consultants@gmail.com 506-855-4480] Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Andrew Poirier & Mark Poiruer; no cover charge DartmouthMontes Showbar Grill: 245 Waverley Rd.: 902-435-1770: 8pm - jam with-Dan Baird and his recurring cast Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Glencoe Mills (Gleann Comhainn)St Josephs Church Hall: ...9pm to midnight- Thursday Family Square Dances: 612 Glencoe Rd.: 45°57.713′N 61°18.924′W:
9pm to midnight; @ $ 10, ; Children 10 years & under free-with adult . Canteen available.9pm to midnight - square dance with 'Good Crowd' with Kyle MacDonald, Jason Roach, James MacLean Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair)Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort: #30 Buchanan Drive: 902-929-2584, 1-866-929-2585: - music with Elia Dunbinsky & friends Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Keltic Lodge-Arduaine Restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Jud Gunning Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art 6:30pm to 8:30pm - @$15-thursday night ceilidhs local entertainers; & square dance lessons;
host is Kyle Kenned MacDonald [musicians contact iccaevents@invernessarts.com ] Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Little Bras d'OrBlue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ; bring an instrument & join in; ; FREE LouisbourgLouisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Louisbourg Playhouse: 11 Aberdeen St.: 45°55.169′N 59°58.276′W: 902-733-2996, 1-888-733-2787: 7pm - Spirit of the fiddle Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station The Red Shoe Pub: Main St.: 902-945-2996: 7pm to 10pm - entertainment by Eastbound Margaree Forks (Bruach Na h-Aibhne)Firemen’s club: 7811 Cabot trail: 902-248-2952: 7pm to 9pm - ''Herman's Jam' night music; 19+ donations to Margaree meals on wheels Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)Archibald's Waterfront: Tunes on the Town: 6pm to 8pm - Robbie Hancock K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Waterfront: 6pm to 8pm - ''Tunes on the Town''' -outdoor concert series; Petit-ÉtangCampground-Cape Breton highlands National Park: 16648 Cabot Trail: 6:30pm - shelter Kitchen Party related voices La Rigouèche Cap-Rouge/ Mkwesaqtuk campground: Monday night music at the park: 18283 Cabot Trail: 902-224-2642: 4pm to 8:30pm - Charlo & Zabeth-free music, animation, local musicians 6:30pm - CBHNP Visitors’ Entrance area, Cap-Rouge Shelter Port Hood (Sestico)Chestico Museum & Historical Society: ..2026...Summer Ceilidh series: 8095 Hwy # 19: 45°58.877′N 61°31.028′W: 902-787-2244: 7pm to 8pm - Dawn Beaton, Margie Beaton, Frances MacEachen, Lili Watson River BourgeoisAnne Sampson Seniors Building: 39 Recreation Rd.: 6:30pm to 9pm - Gerry's music circle with Edna & Gerry and Friends; SackvilleFreemans: 902-865-2555: 8pm to 11pm - freejam open mic with freeham houseband, feat, host Jer Mombo Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna)Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Toiseach Tòisichidh-the first step; beginner immersion Sydney (Suidni)Holiday Inn-Eave Restaurant and Bar: 300 Esplanade: 902-562-7500, 1-877-660-8550: 6pm to 9pm - live entertainment with Carl Getto & Matt Nicholson Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 5pm to 8pm - entertainment with Aaron Lewis & Guest
Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - MAIN STAGE-beyond the sea by Kristen Da Silva Baddeck (Badaig)Bras d’or Yacht Club-Tiller & Wheel Lounge: 1 Jones St.: 902-295-2107: 5pm to 8pm - musician's circle / Jam sessions; all welcome Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: 2:30pm & 7:30pm - THE GOLDEN ANNIVERSARIES by Mark Crawford Royal Canadian Legion Branch #53: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: 6pm to 9pm - Erin O'Brien & Ronnie Hogan 6pm to 9pm - live music St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Kevin Levesconte & Neil McDaniel ·The Freight Shed at the Terrace: 22 Water St.: 902-205-3600: 5pm to 9pm - live Celtic entertainment by Nathan Bishop MacDonald ChéticampDoryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: - Louis Arsenault Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Andrew Poirier & Mark Poiruer; no cover charge Creignish (Creiginnis)Community Hall: ...''Happy Hour Live Music'': 2123 Highway 19: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476: 6pm to 9pm - Joh Hines and Frank Sultana 6pm to 9pm - Happy Hour , great music as well. The CREIG Pub & Patio Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. D’EscousseGroundswell Pub & Inn: # 3283 Highway 320: 902-777-7777: 6pm to 8pm - open mic with host Tyrone David Halifax (Halafacs)Prospect Road Community Center: Prospect Rd.: 7pm to 9pm - Jam Session Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair)The St. Ann's Bay United Church: ...Celtic Tea Room Ceilidhs: 46715 Cabot Trail: 7:30pm - @ $15, (children under 12 - $5) [ cash ONLY please ] 7:30pm - Rocky Shore - Local group Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Keltic Lodge-Arduaine Restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Allie Bennett Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic LouisbourgLouisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Louisbourg Playhouse: 11 Aberdeen St.: 45°55.169′N 59°58.276′W: 902-733-2996, 1-888-733-2787: 7pm - Spirit of the fiddle Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Fire Hall & Recreation Centre: 3921 Gabarus Highway: 902-727-3161: 7pm to 9pm - Marion Bridge Guitar Circle; Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Nyanza (Waqmitkuk)Big Spruce Brewing-patio: 64 Yankee Line Rd.: 902-295-2537: seating is limited,3pm - Shiretown Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)Royal Canadian Legion-Branch #43: 303 Reeves St.: 902-625-2732: - dance Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna)Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Toiseach Tòisichidh-the first step; beginner immersion St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair)MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: 8pm to 11pm - jam session with host Jay Smith Sydney (Suidni)Big Fiddle: ...''Meet me at the Fiddle-Dockside sessions'': 74 Esplanade St.: 902-564-0800: noon to 2pm - Gerry McDaniel Cape Breton Drive-In: 865 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-539-9922: - Coyote vs Acme, & tbd The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - East Coast after dark -promoting Maritime culture, heritage and artistic talent TrentonHillside Community Hall: 27 Chance Harbour Rd.: 902-755-3938: 6:30pm to 9pm - Kitchen party jam; All singers and players welcome, musicians free of charge, audience @$ 5
Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - MAIN STAGE-beyond the sea by Kristen Da Silva Baddeck (Badaig)Alexander Graham Bell Museum: 559 Chebucto St.: 46°06.250′N 60°44.755′W: 902-295-2069: 10am to 1pm - Baddeck Farmers Market, vendors and music Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: 2:30pm & 7:30pm - THE GOLDEN ANNIVERSARIES by Mark Crawford St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Andrea Beaton & Buddy MacDonald ChéticampBlack Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: 1pm to 4pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & 10am to noon on last Saturday
-Chéticamp Rug Hooking Group-ground floor;
-[ Betty Ann Cormier; bacormier consultants@gmail.com 506-855-4480] Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 2pm - Fiddle: Donna-Marie DeWolfe & Guest
- band-Full Circle Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free music with Glen Roache Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. FlorenceRoyal Canadian Legion, Branch #83: 610 Bras D'Or Florence Rd.: 902-736-6313: 7pm - the circle-jam music; @$ 2 Halifax (Halafacs)The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 8pm - Colrain Album Release Show W/ The Public Service (Duo) HubbardsShore Club-Tuna Blue: 167 Shore Club Rd.: 902-857-1790: - Arkells & the East Pointers Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Keltic Lodge-Arduaine Restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Allie Bennett Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic LouisbourgLouisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca 5pm - The Great Louisbourg Sleepover ; Overnight camping Louisbourg Playhouse: 11 Aberdeen St.: 45°55.169′N 59°58.276′W: 902-733-2996, 1-888-733-2787: 7pm - Spirit of the fiddle Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 8am - conversations, music, and the voices and views of Nova Scotia's Gaelic community. http://live.cioe975.ca/ 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickey noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquette Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series -Broken Road 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Nyanza (Waqmitkuk)Big Spruce Brewing-patio: 64 Yankee Line Rd.: 902-295-2537: seating is limited,2pm - Dana Pedersen & Malcolm MacNeil Port Hood (Sestico)St. Stephen’s-Jubilee United Church Hall: 239 Main St.: 902-787-2740: 7pm to 9pm - The Little White Church music jam sessions @$ 5; & tea; All musicians are welcome ; Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni)Cape Breton Drive-In: 865 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-539-9922: - Coyote vs Acme, & tbd The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - Cape Breton Kitchen party with Ron Neville-music of island musicians Sydney Mines (Méinnean Baile Shuidni)Seniors & Pensioners Club: 6 Fraser Ave.: 8pm to midnight - open dance with Ernie Wells
Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 2pm to 6pm - Daryl MacLean's COUNTRY GOLD; 4 hours of great Classic Country music. http://countrygold.ca/ 7pm to 8pm - the CJFX Ceilidh--Cape Breton Fiddles with Dave Gillis; 8pm to 10pm - Sounds Atlantic-with Paul Kerwin, Glenn Baker & his guests ; St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - MAIN STAGE-beyond the sea by Kristen Da Silva Baddeck (Badaig)Freight Shed terrace: 5pm to 9pm - Nathan Bishop MacDonald Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: 2:30pm - THE GOLDEN ANNIVERSARIES by Mark Crawford 2:30pm - THE GOLDEN ANNIVERSARIES by Mark Crawford St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Andrea Beaton & Buddy MacDonald ChéticampDoryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: - suppertime with Risin' Tide 2pm - Trad Sessions -join a community jam Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free music with Crissy Crowley, Jason Roach Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Grand Narrows (An Caolas Mór)Waterfront: 2:30pm to 5pm - free concerts 2:30pm to 5pm - : Ian MacDougall Howie CenterRed Farm: 1957 Kings Rd.: noon to 5pm - Red Farm Kitchen party series; Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Keltic Lodge-Arduaine Restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Allie Bennett Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art Whit's Public House @ The Cabot Links: 18 Cabot Lane: 902-258-3933: 11am to 2pm - Celtic fiddle and piano featuring local talent Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic LouisbourgLouisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Louisbourg Playhouse: 11 Aberdeen St.: 45°55.169′N 59°58.276′W: 902-733-2996, 1-888-733-2787: 7pm - Spirit of the fiddle Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 9am to 11am - Barn Dance with Keith Ross 3pm to 4pm - The Voice of New Scotland with Jean Watson Mabou (An Drochaid)Arena: ......Mabou Farmers Market: 186 Mabou Harbour Rd.: 46°04.614′N 61°24.074′W: 902-945-2378: 11am to 2pm - farmers market with local entertainment 11am to 2pm - Music from Alan Aucoin CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman -
music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Nyanza (Waqmitkuk)Big Spruce Brewing-patio: 64 Yankee Line Rd.: 902-295-2537: seating is limited,2pm - The Rockerfellas Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)101.5 FM The Hawk: 609 Church St.: 902-625-1220: 9am to 11am - East Coast Rising with Chuck Boudreau 11am to noon - East Coast Countdown with Cameron MacEachern http://www.eastcoastcountdown.com Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni)Cape Breton Drive-In: 865 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-539-9922: - Coyote vs Acme, & tbd Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 11:30am to 2:30pm - Jazz entertainment with Carl Getto and Matt Nicholson Simeon's Family Restaurant: 581 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-562-0251: 4pm to 7pm - music with Aaron C Lewis; The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 5pm to 8pm - Celtic Serenade with Host Donnie Campbell, the very best in Cape Breton Music
plus songs from Scotland & Ireland, presented by Merit Muffler-Wheel & Brake-Sydney 8pm to 9pm - host Wayne Tucker with Favourites from Newfoundland and Labrador
Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 6pm to 10pm - Bob Kingsley's -Country top 40 Baddeck (Badaig)Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: 2:30pm & 7:30pm - THE GOLDEN ANNIVERSARIES by Mark Crawford St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Mairi Rankin & Jason Roach ChéticampBlack Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: 1pm to 4pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & 10am to noon on last Saturday
-Chéticamp Rug Hooking Group-ground floor;
-[ Betty Ann Cormier; bacormier consultants@gmail.com 506-855-4480] Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Eddie Cummings; no cover charge Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs)The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 8pm to 10pm - Session with Dave MacIsaac & Louis Benoit Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Keltic Lodge-Arduaine Restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Colin Gillis Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art Whit's Public House @ The Cabot Links: 18 Cabot Lane: 902-258-3933: 7pm to 10pm - ; entertainment by Eastbound Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic LouisbourgFirehall: Main St.: 7pm to 9pm - Louisbourg Guitar Circle; Louisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)Archibald's Waterfront: Tunes on the Town: 6pm to 8pm - Andrew Doyle K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Waterfront: 6pm to 8pm - ''Tunes on the Town''' -outdoor concert series; Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas
Baddeck (Badaig)Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: 2:30pm & 7:30pm - THE GOLDEN ANNIVERSARIES by Mark Crawford St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Mairi Rankin & Friends ChesterLordly Park: 5pm to 7pm - Parsons Brothers ChéticampBlack Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: 1pm to 4pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & 10am to noon on last Saturday
-Chéticamp Rug Hooking Group-ground floor;
-[ Betty Ann Cormier; bacormier consultants@gmail.com 506-855-4480] Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 8pm - Andrea Beaton & Troy MacGillivray Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Bruno Clarence & Maurice ; no cover charge Senior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's Club: - 7pm to 9:30pm-Amateur Musical Circle-local talent DartmouthThe Cottage Café | An Teachín: Paddler's Cove-300 Prince Albert Rd.: 6:30pm - Scottish Gaelic conversation group hosted by Cathy Ann MacPhee & Emily McEwan Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit-''ANYTHING THAT POURS'' with Jitka Zgola 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs)Driftwood Coastal Diner: 2103 Gottingen St.: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - live acoustic Irish traditional music jam; hosted by Ellen Gibling & Colin Carrigan Marriottt Harbourfront Hotel-Harbourstone Sea Grill & pour house: 1919 Upper Water St.: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - : Rachel & Darren; Stone's Throw Patio Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Keltic Lodge-Arduaine Restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Colin Gillis Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic LouisbourgLouisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)Civic Centre - Bear Head Conference Room: ...2026 -Tuesday Ceilidhs. #31st: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-2591: 7:30pm to 9pm - Shelly Campbell, Donna Marie DeWolfe and Allan Dewar Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas
Baddeck (Badaig)Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: 2:30pm & 7:30pm - THE GOLDEN ANNIVERSARIES by Mark Crawford Royal Canadian Legion Branch #53: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: 7pm to 10pm - open mic St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam Young ChéticampDoryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: - River's Bend Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free music with Glen Roache DartmouthDahlia: 15 Kings Wharf: 7pm to 10pm - Open Mic with Kam Hayes-our 2nd anniversary Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit-''ANYTHING THAT POURS'' with Jitka Zgola 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Dundee (Dùn Deagh)Dundee Resort & Golf Club-Macrae's dining room: 2750 West Bay Highway: 902-345-2649, 1-844-638-6333: - Echo-Dana Ryan Glace Bay (Glasbaidh)the Coal Miners Museum Pit Theatre: 17 museum St.: 46°11.559′N 59°56.548′W: 902-849-4522: 7pm - Men of the Deeps concert ; a choir of working and retired coal miners Halifax (Halafacs)The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 7pm - Josée Champoux & Andre Pettipas - Road to Giantstock Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair)North Shore Firehall: 46177 Cabot trail: 902-929-2822: 10am to 2pm - Weekly Gathering; FREE Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art Whit's Public House @ The Cabot Links: 18 Cabot Lane: 902-258-3933: 7pm to 10pm - musician-Eddie Cummings Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Little Narrows (An Caolas Beag)Community Centre: 134 Highway 223: 902-756-2413: 7pm to 9pm - Music jam sessions LouisbourgLouisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Lower SackvillePink Piano Cafe & Lounge: 585 Sackville Dr.: - 1st & 3rd wednesday-is songwriters circle, & 2nd and 4th Wednesdays-is open stage Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman -
music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)the Carriage House: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: 7pm to 10pm - open mic with host Rob Smith Port Hood (Sestico)Admiral Lounge & Dining room: 148 Main St.: 902-787-3494: 7pm to 9pm - Wednesday Sessions at the Admiral; with tba Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna)Gaelic College-Concert Series-Instructor Ceilidhs: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Wednesday Night Instructors’ Ceilidh; in person only
@ $15 [held in the Great Hall of the Clans] Sydney (Suidni)The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. TruroJulias Lounge: 165 Willow St.: 8pm to midnight - acoustic jams
ArichatIsland Nest Restaurant: 2344 Hwy #206: 902-226-0033: 7pm to 9pm - music with proceeds to Strait Richmond Palliative Care Society ( since 2019 ] Baddeck (Badaig)Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: 2:30pm & 7:30pm - THE GOLDEN ANNIVERSARIES by Mark Crawford St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Melody Cameron & Derrick Cameron & Brian Doyle Bras d’Orlittle Bras d'Or-Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ;
bring an instrument & join in; ; FREE ChéticampBlack Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: 1pm to 4pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & 10am to noon on last Saturday
-Chéticamp Rug Hooking Group-ground floor;
-[ Betty Ann Cormier; bacormier consultants@gmail.com 506-855-4480] Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Andrew Poirier & Mark Poiruer; no cover charge DartmouthMontes Showbar Grill: 245 Waverley Rd.: 902-435-1770: 8pm - jam with-Dan Baird and his recurring cast Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit-''ANYTHING THAT POURS'' with Jitka Zgola 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs)The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 7:30pm - Frank Sultana & RG Schaller The Seahorse Tavern-: 2037 Gottingen St.: 902-423-7200: 7pm - @ $10-advance; New Music Thursday" series 7pm - @ $10-advance; New Music Thursday" series Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair)Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort: #30 Buchanan Drive: 902-929-2584, 1-866-929-2585: - music with Elia Dunbinsky & friends Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art 6:30pm to 8:30pm - @$15-thursday night ceilidhs local entertainers; & square dance lessons;
host is Kyle Kenned MacDonald [musicians contact iccaevents@invernessarts.com ] Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Little Bras d'OrBlue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ; bring an instrument & join in; ; FREE LouisbourgLouisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Forks (Bruach Na h-Aibhne)Firemen’s club: 7811 Cabot trail: 902-248-2952: 7pm to 9pm - ''Herman's Jam' night music; 19+ donations to Margaree meals on wheels Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Waterfront: 6pm to 8pm - ''Tunes on the Town''' -outdoor concert series; Petit-ÉtangCap-Rouge/ Mkwesaqtuk campground: Monday night music at the park: 18283 Cabot Trail: 902-224-2642: 4pm to 8:30pm - Charlo & Zabeth-free music, animation, local musicians SackvilleFreemans: 902-865-2555: 8pm to 11pm - freejam open mic with freeham houseband, feat, host Jer Mombo Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni)Holiday Inn-Eave Restaurant and Bar: 300 Esplanade: 902-562-7500, 1-877-660-8550: 6pm to 9pm - live entertainment with Carl Getto & Matt Nicholson Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 5pm to 8pm - entertainment with Aaron Lewis & Guest
Baddeck (Badaig)Bras d’or Yacht Club-Tiller & Wheel Lounge: 1 Jones St.: 902-295-2107: 5pm to 8pm - musician's circle / Jam sessions; all welcome Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: 2:30pm & 7:30pm - THE GOLDEN ANNIVERSARIES by Mark Crawford Royal Canadian Legion Branch #53: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: 6pm to 9pm - live music St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Donna Marie DeWolfe & Beverly MacLean ·The Freight Shed at the Terrace: 22 Water St.: 902-205-3600: 5pm to 9pm - live Celtic entertainment by Nathan Bishop MacDonald ChéticampLe Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Andrew Poirier & Mark Poiruer; no cover charge Creignish (Creiginnis)Community Hall: ...''Happy Hour Live Music'': 2123 Highway 19: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476: 6pm to 9pm - Happy Hour , great music as well. The CREIG Pub & Patio Digbytown: - Wharf Rat Rally, with Elyse Aeryn “SEE YOU OUT THERE” Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit-''ANYTHING THAT POURS'' with Jitka Zgola 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. D’EscousseGroundswell Pub & Inn: # 3283 Highway 320: 902-777-7777: 6pm to 8pm - open mic with host Tyrone David Halifax (Halafacs)Prospect Road Community Center: Prospect Rd.: 7pm to 9pm - Jam Session The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 8pm - Nick Earle & The Reckless Hearts Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic LouisbourgLouisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Fire Hall & Recreation Centre: 3921 Gabarus Highway: 902-727-3161: 7pm to 9pm - Marion Bridge Guitar Circle; Two Rivers Wildlife Park: ...2026 Sept 4th to 6th -- #13th Annual- Acoustic Roots Festival: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: - #13th Annual- Acoustic Roots Festival; with Matt Minglewood, Pretty Archie, Robert Bouchard
Charlie A'Court, Aaron MacDonald & Greg Favaro, Kimberly Fraser, Mac Moron, Aaron Lewis
Mike McKenna Jr, Jocelyn Nicole Hynes, 2nd Generation, Ella Dubinsky, Maxim Cormier, Hearts of Kin
Chad & Jan Tetford, Russell Mathews, Delores Boudreau & Rob Wigle, MacArthur Dancers, Kevalone
Dara Smith-MacDonald & Beverly MacLean, Evely MacRae & Andre LeBlanc, Jason MacDonald,
Maarion Bridge Guitar Circle, Kevalone Stan Roach, North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair)MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: 8pm to 11pm - jam session with host Jay Smith Sydney (Suidni)Cape Breton Drive-In: 865 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-539-9922: - how to Rob a bank & Masters of the Universe The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - East Coast after dark -promoting Maritime culture, heritage and artistic talent TrentonHillside Community Hall: 27 Chance Harbour Rd.: 902-755-3938: 6:30pm to 9pm - Kitchen party jam; All singers and players welcome, musicians free of charge, audience @$ 5
ArichatRoyal Canadian Legion, Branch # 150: 1219 Veterans Memorial Dr.: 902-226-3089: 2pm to 4pm - ''music circle'''-jam session hosted by Daniel LeBlanc. Baddeck (Badaig)Alexander Graham Bell Museum: 559 Chebucto St.: 46°06.250′N 60°44.755′W: 902-295-2069: 10am to 1pm - Baddeck Farmers Market, vendors and music St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Mckayla MacNeil & Myles Davidson & Harold Davidson ChéticampBlack Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: 1pm to 4pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & 10am to noon on last Saturday
-Chéticamp Rug Hooking Group-ground floor;
-[ Betty Ann Cormier; bacormier consultants@gmail.com 506-855-4480] Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 2pm - Fiddle: Rachel Davis & Jason Roach
- band-Risin' Tide Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free music with Glen Roache Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit-''ANYTHING THAT POURS'' with Jitka Zgola 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. FlorenceRoyal Canadian Legion, Branch #83: 610 Bras D'Or Florence Rd.: 902-736-6313: 7pm - the circle-jam music; @$ 2 Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 132-Captain Angus L MacDonald: 15785 Central Ave.: 902-258-2340: - for our show 'Halfway to Heaven': The Music of John Prine.
Rant & Rave, Devin Ryan & guests Jesse Ryan and Tanya Beth Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic LouisbourgLouisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 8am - conversations, music, and the voices and views of Nova Scotia's Gaelic community. http://live.cioe975.ca/ 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickey noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquette Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Two Rivers Wildlife Park: ...2026 Sept 4th to 6th -- #13th Annual- Acoustic Roots Festival: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: - #13th Annual- Acoustic Roots Festival; with Matt Minglewood, Pretty Archie, Robert Bouchard
Charlie A'Court, Aaron MacDonald & Greg Favaro, Kimberly Fraser, Mac Moron, Aaron Lewis
Mike McKenna Jr, Jocelyn Nicole Hynes, 2nd Generation, Ella Dubinsky, Maxim Cormier, Hearts of Kin
Chad & Jan Tetford, Russell Mathews, Delores Boudreau & Rob Wigle, MacArthur Dancers, Kevalone
Dara Smith-MacDonald & Beverly MacLean, Evely MacRae & Andre LeBlanc, Jason MacDonald,
Maarion Bridge Guitar Circle, Kevalone Stan Roach, North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni)Cape Breton Drive-In: 865 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-539-9922: - how to Rob a bank & Masters of the Universe The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - Cape Breton Kitchen party with Ron Neville-music of island musicians
Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 2pm to 6pm - Daryl MacLean's COUNTRY GOLD; 4 hours of great Classic Country music. http://countrygold.ca/ 7pm to 8pm - the CJFX Ceilidh--Cape Breton Fiddles with Dave Gillis; 8pm to 10pm - Sounds Atlantic-with Paul Kerwin, Glenn Baker & his guests ; Baddeck (Badaig)Freight Shed terrace: 5pm to 9pm - Nathan Bishop MacDonald St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Mckayla MacNeil & Myles Davidson & Harold Davidson ChéticampDoryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: - Suppertime Music with Nicole & Michelle Deveau 2pm - Trad Sessions -join a community jam Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free music with Crissy Crowley, Jason Roach Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit-''ANYTHING THAT POURS'' with Jitka Zgola 2pm - Artist Reception with Jitka Zgola 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Glencoe Mills (Gleann Comhainn)St Josephs Church Hall: ...9pm to midnight- Thursday Family Square Dances: 612 Glencoe Rd.: 45°57.713′N 61°18.924′W:
9pm to midnight; @ $ 10, ; Children 10 years & under free-with adult . Canteen available.9pm to midnight - square dance with Shelly Campbell, Allan Dewar Grand Narrows (An Caolas Mór)Waterfront: 2:30pm to 5pm - free concerts 2:30pm to 5pm - : Bethany June Howie CenterRed Farm: 1957 Kings Rd.: noon to 5pm - Red Farm Kitchen party series; Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art Whit's Public House @ The Cabot Links: 18 Cabot Lane: 902-258-3933: 11am to 2pm - Celtic fiddle and piano featuring local talent Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic LouisbourgLouisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 9am to 11am - Barn Dance with Keith Ross 3pm to 4pm - The Voice of New Scotland with Jean Watson Mabou (An Drochaid)Arena: ......Mabou Farmers Market: 186 Mabou Harbour Rd.: 46°04.614′N 61°24.074′W: 902-945-2378: 11am to 2pm - farmers market with local entertainment 11am to 2pm - Music from Keira Loane and Keigan MacLennan CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Two Rivers Wildlife Park: ...2026 Sept 4th to 6th -- #13th Annual- Acoustic Roots Festival: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: - #13th Annual- Acoustic Roots Festival; with Matt Minglewood, Pretty Archie, Robert Bouchard
Charlie A'Court, Aaron MacDonald & Greg Favaro, Kimberly Fraser, Mac Moron, Aaron Lewis
Mike McKenna Jr, Jocelyn Nicole Hynes, 2nd Generation, Ella Dubinsky, Maxim Cormier, Hearts of Kin
Chad & Jan Tetford, Russell Mathews, Delores Boudreau & Rob Wigle, MacArthur Dancers, Kevalone
Dara Smith-MacDonald & Beverly MacLean, Evely MacRae & Andre LeBlanc, Jason MacDonald,
Maarion Bridge Guitar Circle, Kevalone Stan Roach, North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman -
music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)101.5 FM The Hawk: 609 Church St.: 902-625-1220: 9am to 11am - East Coast Rising with Chuck Boudreau 11am to noon - East Coast Countdown with Cameron MacEachern http://www.eastcoastcountdown.com Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni)Cape Breton Drive-In: 865 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-539-9922: - how to Rob a bank & Masters of the Universe Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 11:30am to 2:30pm - Jazz entertainment with Carl Getto and Matt Nicholson Simeon's Family Restaurant: 581 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-562-0251: 4pm to 7pm - music with Aaron C Lewis; The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 5pm to 8pm - Celtic Serenade with Host Donnie Campbell, the very best in Cape Breton Music
plus songs from Scotland & Ireland, presented by Merit Muffler-Wheel & Brake-Sydney 8pm to 9pm - host Wayne Tucker with Favourites from Newfoundland and Labrador Whitney Piertown: 902-567-1492: - concert in the park & island tire car show
Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 6pm to 10pm - Bob Kingsley's -Country top 40 Baddeck (Badaig)St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Rachel Davis & Jason Roach ChéticampBlack Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: 1pm to 4pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & 10am to noon on last Saturday
-Chéticamp Rug Hooking Group-ground floor;
-[ Betty Ann Cormier; bacormier consultants@gmail.com 506-855-4480] Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Eddie Cummings; no cover charge Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit-''ANYTHING THAT POURS'' with Jitka Zgola 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs)The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 8pm to 10pm - Session with Dave MacIsaac & Louis Benoit Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic LouisbourgFirehall: Main St.: 7pm to 9pm - Louisbourg Guitar Circle; Louisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Waterfront: 6pm to 8pm - ''Tunes on the Town''' -outdoor concert series; Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas
Baddeck (Badaig)St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLean ChesterLordly Park: 5pm to 7pm - Jamie & Jungernauts ChéticampBlack Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: 1pm to 4pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & 10am to noon on last Saturday
-Chéticamp Rug Hooking Group-ground floor;
-[ Betty Ann Cormier; bacormier consultants@gmail.com 506-855-4480] Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: - Maxim Cormier Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Bruno Clarence & Maurice ; no cover charge Senior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's Club: - 7pm to 9:30pm-Amateur Musical Circle-local talent DartmouthThe Cottage Café | An Teachín: Paddler's Cove-300 Prince Albert Rd.: 6:30pm - Scottish Gaelic conversation group hosted by Cathy Ann MacPhee & Emily McEwan Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit-''ANYTHING THAT POURS'' with Jitka Zgola 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs)Driftwood Coastal Diner: 2103 Gottingen St.: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - live acoustic Irish traditional music jam; hosted by Ellen Gibling & Colin Carrigan Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic LouisbourgLouisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Louisbourg Playhouse: 11 Aberdeen St.: 45°55.169′N 59°58.276′W: 902-733-2996, 1-888-733-2787: 7pm - the Women of Country-fundraiser Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)Civic Centre - Bear Head Conference Room: ...2026 -Tuesday Ceilidhs. #31st: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-2591: 7:30pm to 9pm - Kinnon Beaton, Betty Lou Beaton and Gerry McDaniel Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas TruroThe Commune-Restaurant: 563 Prince St.: 902-843-1230: 6pm to 9pm - All Ages Open Mic with Meghan Lynn
Baddeck (Badaig)Royal Canadian Legion Branch #53: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: 7pm to 10pm - open mic St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam Young ChéticampDoryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: - River's Bend Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free music with Glen Roache DartmouthDahlia: 15 Kings Wharf: 7pm to 10pm - Open Mic with Kam Hayes-our 2nd anniversary Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit-''ANYTHING THAT POURS'' with Jitka Zgola 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs)The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 7pm - Ben Caplan Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair)North Shore Firehall: 46177 Cabot trail: 902-929-2822: 10am to 2pm - Weekly Gathering; FREE Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Inverness (An Sithean)Whit's Public House @ The Cabot Links: 18 Cabot Lane: 902-258-3933: 7pm to 10pm - musician-Eddie Cummings Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic LouisbourgLouisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Lower SackvillePink Piano Cafe & Lounge: 585 Sackville Dr.: - 1st & 3rd wednesday-is songwriters circle, & 2nd and 4th Wednesdays-is open stage Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman -
music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)the Carriage House: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: 7pm to 10pm - open mic with host Rob Smith Port Hood (Sestico)Admiral Lounge & Dining room: 148 Main St.: 902-787-3494: 7pm to 9pm - Wednesday Sessions at the Admiral; with tba Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna)Gaelic College-Concert Series-Instructor Ceilidhs: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Wednesday Night Instructors’ Ceilidh; in person only
@ $15 [held in the Great Hall of the Clans] Sydney (Suidni)The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. TruroJulias Lounge: 165 Willow St.: 8pm to midnight - acoustic jams
ArichatIsland Nest Restaurant: 2344 Hwy #206: 902-226-0033: 7pm to 9pm - music with proceeds to Strait Richmond Palliative Care Society ( since 2019 ] Baddeck (Badaig)St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Melody Cameron & Derrick Cameron & Brian Doyle Big BaddeckLittle Church –Vicar's View-was St. Andrew’s United Church: 1450 Westside Rd.: - Valdy ;concert-series Bras d’Orlittle Bras d'Or-Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ;
bring an instrument & join in; ; FREE ChéticampBlack Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: 1pm to 4pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & 10am to noon on last Saturday
-Chéticamp Rug Hooking Group-ground floor;
-[ Betty Ann Cormier; bacormier consultants@gmail.com 506-855-4480] Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Andrew Poirier & Mark Poiruer; no cover charge DartmouthMontes Showbar Grill: 245 Waverley Rd.: 902-435-1770: 8pm - jam with-Dan Baird and his recurring cast Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit-''ANYTHING THAT POURS'' with Jitka Zgola 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs)The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 7:30pm - SOLD OUT: Ben Caplan Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair)Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort: #30 Buchanan Drive: 902-929-2584, 1-866-929-2585: - music with Elia Dunbinsky & friends Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - @$15-thursday night ceilidhs local entertainers; & square dance lessons;
host is Kyle Kenned MacDonald [musicians contact iccaevents@invernessarts.com ] Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Little Bras d'OrBlue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ; bring an instrument & join in; ; FREE LouisbourgLouisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Forks (Bruach Na h-Aibhne)Firemen’s club: 7811 Cabot trail: 902-248-2952: 7pm to 9pm - ''Herman's Jam' night music; 19+ donations to Margaree meals on wheels Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Waterfront: 6pm to 8pm - ''Tunes on the Town''' -outdoor concert series; Petit-ÉtangCap-Rouge/ Mkwesaqtuk campground: Monday night music at the park: 18283 Cabot Trail: 902-224-2642: 4pm to 8:30pm - Charlo & Zabeth-free music, animation, local musicians River BourgeoisAnne Sampson Seniors Building: 39 Recreation Rd.: 6:30pm to 9pm - Gerry's music circle with Edna & Gerry and Friends; SackvilleFreemans: 902-865-2555: 8pm to 11pm - freejam open mic with freeham houseband, feat, host Jer Mombo Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni)Holiday Inn-Eave Restaurant and Bar: 300 Esplanade: 902-562-7500, 1-877-660-8550: 6pm to 9pm - live entertainment with Carl Getto & Matt Nicholson Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 5pm to 8pm - entertainment with Aaron Lewis & Guest
ArichatSt. John's Centre for the Arts: 2513 Highway # 206: 7pm - Ariana Nasr @$20 Baddeck (Badaig)Bras d’or Yacht Club-Tiller & Wheel Lounge: 1 Jones St.: 902-295-2107: 5pm to 8pm - musician's circle / Jam sessions; all welcome Royal Canadian Legion Branch #53: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: 6pm to 9pm - live music St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - TBA ·The Freight Shed at the Terrace: 22 Water St.: 902-205-3600: 5pm to 9pm - live Celtic entertainment by Nathan Bishop MacDonald ChéticampDoryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: - Martin Aucoin Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Andrew Poirier & Mark Poiruer; no cover charge Creignish (Creiginnis)Community Hall: ...''Happy Hour Live Music'': 2123 Highway 19: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476: 6pm to 9pm - Happy Hour , great music as well. The CREIG Pub & Patio Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit-''ANYTHING THAT POURS'' with Jitka Zgola 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. D’EscousseGroundswell Pub & Inn: # 3283 Highway 320: 902-777-7777: 6pm to 8pm - open mic with host Tyrone David Halifax (Halafacs)Prospect Road Community Center: Prospect Rd.: 7pm to 9pm - Jam Session Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: 7:30pm - Jack Pine; @$25 Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic LouisbourgLouisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.ca Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Strathspey Performing Arts Centre: 11156 Hwy #19: 46°03.740′N 61°24.442′W: 902-945-5300: 7:30pm - Country Boys tribute show; to Alan Jackson,
Garth Brooks, Brad Paisley, George Strait Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Fire Hall & Recreation Centre: 3921 Gabarus Highway: 902-727-3161: 7pm to 9pm - Marion Bridge Guitar Circle; North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair)MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: 8pm to 11pm - jam session with host Jay Smith Sydney (Suidni)Cape Breton Drive-In: 865 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-539-9922: - Practical Magic & Evil dead The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - East Coast after dark -promoting Maritime culture, heritage and artistic talent TrentonHillside Community Hall: 27 Chance Harbour Rd.: 902-755-3938: 6:30pm to 9pm - Kitchen party jam; All singers and players welcome, musicians free of charge, audience @$ 5
Baddeck (Badaig)Alexander Graham Bell Museum: 559 Chebucto St.: 46°06.250′N 60°44.755′W: 902-295-2069: 10am to 1pm - Baddeck Farmers Market, vendors and music St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Rachel Davis & Buddy MacDonald ChéticampBlack Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: 1pm to 4pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & 10am to noon on last Saturday
-Chéticamp Rug Hooking Group-ground floor;
-[ Betty Ann Cormier; bacormier consultants@gmail.com 506-855-4480] Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 2pm - fiddle with Shelly Campbell
-9pm-Party des Îles ft. Steeve Arsenault & Évann Martinet Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free music with Glen Roache Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit-''ANYTHING THAT POURS'' with Jitka Zgola 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. FlorenceRoyal Canadian Legion, Branch #83: 610 Bras D'Or Florence Rd.: 902-736-6313: 7pm - the circle-jam music; @$ 2 Glendale (Bràigh na h-Aibhneadh)St. Mary of Angels Parish Hall: 4216 Trans Canada Hwy # 105: 6pm to 9pm - monthly pub nite with Shane Savoy, Heather Ryan; 19+ Halifax (Halafacs)The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 8pm - Mike McKenna Jr. W/ Special Guests falllift - Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: 7pm - Ariana Nasr @$25 Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 8am - conversations, music, and the voices and views of Nova Scotia's Gaelic community. http://live.cioe975.ca/ 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickey noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquette Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Petit-ÉtangInformation Centre Theatre-Cape Breton highlands National Park: ..2026 Sept 12th to 18th-23rd Annual Hike the Highlands Festival,: 16648 Cabot Trail: - 23rd Annual Hike the Highlands Festival,
Sept. 12 - Jack Pine 3:00 pm.
Sept. 13 - Franey - 9:00 am.
Warren Lake - 10:00 am.
Broad Cove Mtn. - 2:00 pm.
Sept. 14 - Money Point Gulch - 9:00- am.
Sugar Loaf Mtn. - 10:00 am.
Cabot Landing Beach - 2:00 pm.
Sept. 15 - Squirrel Mountain - 9:30 am.
Salmon Pools - 10:00 am.
Cheticamp Island - 2:00 pm.
Sept.16 Gordon's Camp - 9:00 am.
Corney Brook - 10:00 am.
Petit Etang - 2:30 pm.
Sept. 17 - Clyburn -
Middle Head - 2:30 pm.
Sunset Hike - White Point - 6:00 pm.
Sept. 18 - Aspy - 10:00 am.
Freshwater Lake - 2:00 pm. Port Hood (Sestico)St. Stephen’s-Jubilee United Church Hall: 239 Main St.: 902-787-2740: 7pm to 9pm - The Little White Church music jam sessions @$ 5; & tea; All musicians are welcome ; Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni)Cape Breton Drive-In: 865 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-539-9922: - Practical Magic & Evil dead The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - Cape Breton Kitchen party with Ron Neville-music of island musicians
Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 2pm to 6pm - Daryl MacLean's COUNTRY GOLD; 4 hours of great Classic Country music. http://countrygold.ca/ 7pm to 8pm - the CJFX Ceilidh--Cape Breton Fiddles with Dave Gillis; 8pm to 10pm - Sounds Atlantic-with Paul Kerwin, Glenn Baker & his guests ; Baddeck (Badaig)Freight Shed terrace: 5pm to 9pm - Nathan Bishop MacDonald St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Rachel Davis & Buddy MacDonald ChéticampDoryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: - Louis Arsenault 2pm - Trad Sessions -join a community jam Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free music with Crissy Crowley, Jason Roach Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit-''ANYTHING THAT POURS'' with Jitka Zgola 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Guysborough (Baile Mhainisdear)Miles MacDonald Performance Centre: 27 Green St.: 902-533-2015: 2pm - the Country Boys Halifax (Halafacs)The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 7pm - Ariana Nasr Howie CenterRed Farm: 1957 Kings Rd.: noon to 5pm - Red Farm Kitchen party series; Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Inverness (An Sithean)Whit's Public House @ The Cabot Links: 18 Cabot Lane: 902-258-3933: 11am to 2pm - Celtic fiddle and piano featuring local talent Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 9am to 11am - Barn Dance with Keith Ross 3pm to 4pm - The Voice of New Scotland with Jean Watson Mabou (An Drochaid)Arena: ......Mabou Farmers Market: 186 Mabou Harbour Rd.: 46°04.614′N 61°24.074′W: 902-945-2378: 11am to 2pm - farmers market with local entertainment 11am to 2pm - Music from Alfred Sujith. CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman -
music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Petit-ÉtangInformation Centre Theatre-Cape Breton highlands National Park: ..2026 Sept 12th to 18th-23rd Annual Hike the Highlands Festival,: 16648 Cabot Trail: - 23rd Annual Hike the Highlands Festival,
Sept. 12 - Jack Pine 3:00 pm.
Sept. 13 - Franey - 9:00 am.
Warren Lake - 10:00 am.
Broad Cove Mtn. - 2:00 pm.
Sept. 14 - Money Point Gulch - 9:00- am.
Sugar Loaf Mtn. - 10:00 am.
Cabot Landing Beach - 2:00 pm.
Sept. 15 - Squirrel Mountain - 9:30 am.
Salmon Pools - 10:00 am.
Cheticamp Island - 2:00 pm.
Sept.16 Gordon's Camp - 9:00 am.
Corney Brook - 10:00 am.
Petit Etang - 2:30 pm.
Sept. 17 - Clyburn -
Middle Head - 2:30 pm.
Sunset Hike - White Point - 6:00 pm.
Sept. 18 - Aspy - 10:00 am.
Freshwater Lake - 2:00 pm. Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)101.5 FM The Hawk: 609 Church St.: 902-625-1220: 9am to 11am - East Coast Rising with Chuck Boudreau 11am to noon - East Coast Countdown with Cameron MacEachern http://www.eastcoastcountdown.com Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni)Cape Breton Drive-In: 865 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-539-9922: - Practical Magic & Evil dead Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 11:30am to 2:30pm - Jazz entertainment with Carl Getto and Matt Nicholson Simeon's Family Restaurant: 581 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-562-0251: 4pm to 7pm - music with Aaron C Lewis; The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 5pm to 8pm - Celtic Serenade with Host Donnie Campbell, the very best in Cape Breton Music
plus songs from Scotland & Ireland, presented by Merit Muffler-Wheel & Brake-Sydney 8pm to 9pm - host Wayne Tucker with Favourites from Newfoundland and Labrador
Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 6pm to 10pm - Bob Kingsley's -Country top 40 Baddeck (Badaig)St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Margie Beaton & Dawn Beaton & Jason Roach ChéticampBlack Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: 1pm to 4pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & 10am to noon on last Saturday
-Chéticamp Rug Hooking Group-ground floor;
-[ Betty Ann Cormier; bacormier consultants@gmail.com 506-855-4480] Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Eddie Cummings; no cover charge Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit-''ANYTHING THAT POURS'' with Jitka Zgola 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs)The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 8pm to 10pm - Session with Dave MacIsaac & Louis Benoit Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic LouisbourgFirehall: Main St.: 7pm to 9pm - Louisbourg Guitar Circle; Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Waterfront: 6pm to 8pm - ''Tunes on the Town''' -outdoor concert series; Petit-ÉtangInformation Centre Theatre-Cape Breton highlands National Park: ..2026 Sept 12th to 18th-23rd Annual Hike the Highlands Festival,: 16648 Cabot Trail: - 23rd Annual Hike the Highlands Festival,
Sept. 12 - Jack Pine 3:00 pm.
Sept. 13 - Franey - 9:00 am.
Warren Lake - 10:00 am.
Broad Cove Mtn. - 2:00 pm.
Sept. 14 - Money Point Gulch - 9:00- am.
Sugar Loaf Mtn. - 10:00 am.
Cabot Landing Beach - 2:00 pm.
Sept. 15 - Squirrel Mountain - 9:30 am.
Salmon Pools - 10:00 am.
Cheticamp Island - 2:00 pm.
Sept.16 Gordon's Camp - 9:00 am.
Corney Brook - 10:00 am.
Petit Etang - 2:30 pm.
Sept. 17 - Clyburn -
Middle Head - 2:30 pm.
Sunset Hike - White Point - 6:00 pm.
Sept. 18 - Aspy - 10:00 am.
Freshwater Lake - 2:00 pm. Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas
Baddeck (Badaig)St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Stephanie MacDonald & Susan MacLean ChéticampBlack Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: 1pm to 4pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & 10am to noon on last Saturday
-Chéticamp Rug Hooking Group-ground floor;
-[ Betty Ann Cormier; bacormier consultants@gmail.com 506-855-4480] Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: - Gillian Head & guest Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Bruno Clarence & Maurice ; no cover charge Senior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's Club: - 7pm to 9:30pm-Amateur Musical Circle-local talent DartmouthThe Cottage Café | An Teachín: Paddler's Cove-300 Prince Albert Rd.: 6:30pm - Scottish Gaelic conversation group hosted by Cathy Ann MacPhee & Emily McEwan Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit-''ANYTHING THAT POURS'' with Jitka Zgola 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs)Driftwood Coastal Diner: 2103 Gottingen St.: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - live acoustic Irish traditional music jam; hosted by Ellen Gibling & Colin Carrigan Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Petit-ÉtangInformation Centre Theatre-Cape Breton highlands National Park: ..2026 Sept 12th to 18th-23rd Annual Hike the Highlands Festival,: 16648 Cabot Trail: - 23rd Annual Hike the Highlands Festival,
Sept. 12 - Jack Pine 3:00 pm.
Sept. 13 - Franey - 9:00 am.
Warren Lake - 10:00 am.
Broad Cove Mtn. - 2:00 pm.
Sept. 14 - Money Point Gulch - 9:00- am.
Sugar Loaf Mtn. - 10:00 am.
Cabot Landing Beach - 2:00 pm.
Sept. 15 - Squirrel Mountain - 9:30 am.
Salmon Pools - 10:00 am.
Cheticamp Island - 2:00 pm.
Sept.16 Gordon's Camp - 9:00 am.
Corney Brook - 10:00 am.
Petit Etang - 2:30 pm.
Sept. 17 - Clyburn -
Middle Head - 2:30 pm.
Sunset Hike - White Point - 6:00 pm.
Sept. 18 - Aspy - 10:00 am.
Freshwater Lake - 2:00 pm. Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)Civic Centre - Bear Head Conference Room: ...2026 -Tuesday Ceilidhs. #31st: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-2591: 7:30pm to 9pm - Doug Lamey, Donald Gillis and friends Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas
Aulds Cove (Camus An Tuirc-nimhe)Cove Motel: 298 D 31 Rd.: 902-747-2700: - Echo-Dana Ryan Baddeck (Badaig)Royal Canadian Legion Branch #53: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: 7pm to 10pm - open mic St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam Young ChéticampLe Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free music with Glen Roache DartmouthDahlia: 15 Kings Wharf: 7pm to 10pm - Open Mic with Kam Hayes-our 2nd anniversary Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit-''ANYTHING THAT POURS'' with Jitka Zgola 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs)The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 7pm - Eric Kane Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair)North Shore Firehall: 46177 Cabot trail: 902-929-2822: 10am to 2pm - Weekly Gathering; FREE Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Inverness (An Sithean)Whit's Public House @ The Cabot Links: 18 Cabot Lane: 902-258-3933: 7pm to 10pm - musician-Eddie Cummings Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Little Narrows (An Caolas Beag)Community Centre: 134 Highway 223: 902-756-2413: 7pm to 9pm - Music jam sessions Lower SackvillePink Piano Cafe & Lounge: 585 Sackville Dr.: - 1st & 3rd wednesday-is songwriters circle, & 2nd and 4th Wednesdays-is open stage Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman -
music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Petit-ÉtangInformation Centre Theatre-Cape Breton highlands National Park: ..2026 Sept 12th to 18th-23rd Annual Hike the Highlands Festival,: 16648 Cabot Trail: - 23rd Annual Hike the Highlands Festival,
Sept. 12 - Jack Pine 3:00 pm.
Sept. 13 - Franey - 9:00 am.
Warren Lake - 10:00 am.
Broad Cove Mtn. - 2:00 pm.
Sept. 14 - Money Point Gulch - 9:00- am.
Sugar Loaf Mtn. - 10:00 am.
Cabot Landing Beach - 2:00 pm.
Sept. 15 - Squirrel Mountain - 9:30 am.
Salmon Pools - 10:00 am.
Cheticamp Island - 2:00 pm.
Sept.16 Gordon's Camp - 9:00 am.
Corney Brook - 10:00 am.
Petit Etang - 2:30 pm.
Sept. 17 - Clyburn -
Middle Head - 2:30 pm.
Sunset Hike - White Point - 6:00 pm.
Sept. 18 - Aspy - 10:00 am.
Freshwater Lake - 2:00 pm. Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)the Carriage House: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: 7pm to 10pm - open mic with host Rob Smith Port Hood (Sestico)Admiral Lounge & Dining room: 148 Main St.: 902-787-3494: 7pm to 9pm - Wednesday Sessions at the Admiral; with tba Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna)Gaelic College-Concert Series-Instructor Ceilidhs: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Wednesday Night Instructors’ Ceilidh; in person only
@ $15 [held in the Great Hall of the Clans] Sydney (Suidni)The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. TruroJulias Lounge: 165 Willow St.: 8pm to midnight - acoustic jams
ArichatIsland Nest Restaurant: 2344 Hwy #206: 902-226-0033: 7pm to 9pm - music with proceeds to Strait Richmond Palliative Care Society ( since 2019 ] Baddeck (Badaig)St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Melody Cameron & Derrick Cameron & Brian Doyle Bras d’Orlittle Bras d'Or-Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ;
bring an instrument & join in; ; FREE ChéticampBlack Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: 1pm to 4pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & 10am to noon on last Saturday
-Chéticamp Rug Hooking Group-ground floor;
-[ Betty Ann Cormier; bacormier consultants@gmail.com 506-855-4480] Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Andrew Poirier & Mark Poiruer; no cover charge DartmouthMontes Showbar Grill: 245 Waverley Rd.: 902-435-1770: 8pm - jam with-Dan Baird and his recurring cast Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit-''ANYTHING THAT POURS'' with Jitka Zgola 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs)The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 7:30pm - Tyler Salsman: Growing Up Country Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair)Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort: #30 Buchanan Drive: 902-929-2584, 1-866-929-2585: - music with Elia Dunbinsky & friends Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - @$15-thursday night ceilidhs local entertainers; & square dance lessons;
host is Kyle Kenned MacDonald [musicians contact iccaevents@invernessarts.com ] Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Little Bras d'OrBlue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ; bring an instrument & join in; ; FREE Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Forks (Bruach Na h-Aibhne)Firemen’s club: 7811 Cabot trail: 902-248-2952: 7pm to 9pm - ''Herman's Jam' night music; 19+ donations to Margaree meals on wheels Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Waterfront: 6pm to 8pm - ''Tunes on the Town''' -outdoor concert series; Petit-ÉtangCap-Rouge/ Mkwesaqtuk campground: Monday night music at the park: 18283 Cabot Trail: 902-224-2642: 4pm to 8:30pm - Charlo & Zabeth-free music, animation, local musicians Information Centre Theatre-Cape Breton highlands National Park: ..2026 Sept 12th to 18th-23rd Annual Hike the Highlands Festival,: 16648 Cabot Trail: - 23rd Annual Hike the Highlands Festival,
Sept. 12 - Jack Pine 3:00 pm.
Sept. 13 - Franey - 9:00 am.
Warren Lake - 10:00 am.
Broad Cove Mtn. - 2:00 pm.
Sept. 14 - Money Point Gulch - 9:00- am.
Sugar Loaf Mtn. - 10:00 am.
Cabot Landing Beach - 2:00 pm.
Sept. 15 - Squirrel Mountain - 9:30 am.
Salmon Pools - 10:00 am.
Cheticamp Island - 2:00 pm.
Sept.16 Gordon's Camp - 9:00 am.
Corney Brook - 10:00 am.
Petit Etang - 2:30 pm.
Sept. 17 - Clyburn -
Middle Head - 2:30 pm.
Sunset Hike - White Point - 6:00 pm.
Sept. 18 - Aspy - 10:00 am.
Freshwater Lake - 2:00 pm. SackvilleFreemans: 902-865-2555: 8pm to 11pm - freejam open mic with freeham houseband, feat, host Jer Mombo Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni)Holiday Inn-Eave Restaurant and Bar: 300 Esplanade: 902-562-7500, 1-877-660-8550: 6pm to 9pm - live entertainment with Carl Getto & Matt Nicholson Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 5pm to 8pm - entertainment with Aaron Lewis & Guest
Baddeck (Badaig)Bras d’or Yacht Club-Tiller & Wheel Lounge: 1 Jones St.: 902-295-2107: 5pm to 8pm - musician's circle / Jam sessions; all welcome Royal Canadian Legion Branch #53: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: 6pm to 9pm - live music St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Kevin Levesconte & Neil McDaniel ·The Freight Shed at the Terrace: 22 Water St.: 902-205-3600: 5pm to 9pm - live Celtic entertainment by Nathan Bishop MacDonald ChéticampLe Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Andrew Poirier & Mark Poiruer; no cover charge Creignish (Creiginnis)Community Hall: ...''Happy Hour Live Music'': 2123 Highway 19: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476: 6pm to 9pm - Happy Hour , great music as well. The CREIG Pub & Patio Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit-''ANYTHING THAT POURS'' with Jitka Zgola 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. D’EscousseGroundswell Pub & Inn: # 3283 Highway 320: 902-777-7777: 6pm to 8pm - open mic with host Tyrone David Halifax (Halafacs)Prospect Road Community Center: Prospect Rd.: 7pm to 9pm - Jam Session Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Fire Hall & Recreation Centre: 3921 Gabarus Highway: 902-727-3161: 7pm to 9pm - Marion Bridge Guitar Circle; Maryvale (Allt A´ Mheiligein)Maryvale Schoolhouse hall: # 4 JRS Drive-Highway #245: 902-863-5696: 8pm to 11pm - Square Dance @ $15 . withJohn Pellerin, Allan Dewar North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Petit-ÉtangInformation Centre Theatre-Cape Breton highlands National Park: ..2026 Sept 12th to 18th-23rd Annual Hike the Highlands Festival,: 16648 Cabot Trail: - 23rd Annual Hike the Highlands Festival,
Sept. 12 - Jack Pine 3:00 pm.
Sept. 13 - Franey - 9:00 am.
Warren Lake - 10:00 am.
Broad Cove Mtn. - 2:00 pm.
Sept. 14 - Money Point Gulch - 9:00- am.
Sugar Loaf Mtn. - 10:00 am.
Cabot Landing Beach - 2:00 pm.
Sept. 15 - Squirrel Mountain - 9:30 am.
Salmon Pools - 10:00 am.
Cheticamp Island - 2:00 pm.
Sept.16 Gordon's Camp - 9:00 am.
Corney Brook - 10:00 am.
Petit Etang - 2:30 pm.
Sept. 17 - Clyburn -
Middle Head - 2:30 pm.
Sunset Hike - White Point - 6:00 pm.
Sept. 18 - Aspy - 10:00 am.
Freshwater Lake - 2:00 pm. Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)Civic Centre-: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-2591: 8pm - Tracy & Martina Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair)MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: 8pm to 11pm - jam session with host Jay Smith Sydney (Suidni)Cape Breton Drive-In: 865 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-539-9922: - Resident Evil & Insidious The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - East Coast after dark -promoting Maritime culture, heritage and artistic talent TrentonHillside Community Hall: 27 Chance Harbour Rd.: 902-755-3938: 6:30pm to 9pm - Kitchen party jam; All singers and players welcome, musicians free of charge, audience @$ 5
Baddeck (Badaig)Alexander Graham Bell Museum: 559 Chebucto St.: 46°06.250′N 60°44.755′W: 902-295-2069: 10am to 1pm - Baddeck Farmers Market, vendors and music St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Rachel Davis & Darren McMullen ChéticampBlack Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: 1pm to 4pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & 10am to noon on last Saturday
-Chéticamp Rug Hooking Group-ground floor;
-[ Betty Ann Cormier; bacormier consultants@gmail.com 506-855-4480] Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 2pm - Chrissy Crowley &
-9pm-River's Bend Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free music with Glen Roache Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit-''ANYTHING THAT POURS'' with Jitka Zgola 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. FlorenceRoyal Canadian Legion, Branch #83: 610 Bras D'Or Florence Rd.: 902-736-6313: 7pm - the circle-jam music; @$ 2 Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 8am - conversations, music, and the voices and views of Nova Scotia's Gaelic community. http://live.cioe975.ca/ 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickey noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquette Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)Civic Centre-: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-2591: 8pm - Tracy & Martina Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni)Cape Breton Drive-In: 865 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-539-9922: - Resident Evil & Insidious The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - Cape Breton Kitchen party with Ron Neville-music of island musicians
Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 2pm to 6pm - Daryl MacLean's COUNTRY GOLD; 4 hours of great Classic Country music. http://countrygold.ca/ 7pm to 8pm - the CJFX Ceilidh--Cape Breton Fiddles with Dave Gillis; 8pm to 10pm - Sounds Atlantic-with Paul Kerwin, Glenn Baker & his guests ; AvondaleAvon River -Artists landing art gallery: 17 Belmont Rd.: 3pm - The Barrowers, the Dusty Halos 3pm - Sofa Sundays upstairs on third sunday monthly; info@fullcirclefestival.ca Baddeck (Badaig)Freight Shed terrace: 5pm to 9pm - Nathan Bishop MacDonald St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Rachel Davis & Darren McMullen ChéticampDoryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 2pm - Trad Sessions -join a community jam Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free music with Crissy Crowley, Jason Roach Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit-''ANYTHING THAT POURS'' with Jitka Zgola 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Guysborough IntervaleSt. Patrick’s Hall: 175 North Intervale Rd.: 2pm - Kitchen party. all welcome; @$ 5; and a lunch Howie CenterRed Farm: 1957 Kings Rd.: noon to 5pm - Red Farm Kitchen party series; Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Katherine Knight; BOAT-photographs - Katherine Knight; BOAT-photographs Whit's Public House @ The Cabot Links: 18 Cabot Lane: 902-258-3933: 11am to 2pm - Celtic fiddle and piano featuring local talent Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 9am to 11am - Barn Dance with Keith Ross 3pm to 4pm - The Voice of New Scotland with Jean Watson Mabou (An Drochaid)Arena: ......Mabou Farmers Market: 186 Mabou Harbour Rd.: 46°04.614′N 61°24.074′W: 902-945-2378: 11am to 2pm - farmers market with local entertainment 11am to 2pm - Music from Dara Smith-MacDonald and Adam Young CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman -
music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)101.5 FM The Hawk: 609 Church St.: 902-625-1220: 9am to 11am - East Coast Rising with Chuck Boudreau 11am to noon - East Coast Countdown with Cameron MacEachern http://www.eastcoastcountdown.com Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni)Cape Breton Drive-In: 865 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-539-9922: - Resident Evil & Insidious Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 11:30am to 2:30pm - Jazz entertainment with Carl Getto and Matt Nicholson Simeon's Family Restaurant: 581 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-562-0251: 4pm to 7pm - music with Aaron C Lewis; The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 5pm to 8pm - Celtic Serenade with Host Donnie Campbell, the very best in Cape Breton Music
plus songs from Scotland & Ireland, presented by Merit Muffler-Wheel & Brake-Sydney 8pm to 9pm - host Wayne Tucker with Favourites from Newfoundland and Labrador
Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 6pm to 10pm - Bob Kingsley's -Country top 40 Baddeck (Badaig)St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Andrea Beaton & Jason Roach ChéticampBlack Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: 1pm to 4pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & 10am to noon on last Saturday
-Chéticamp Rug Hooking Group-ground floor;
-[ Betty Ann Cormier; bacormier consultants@gmail.com 506-855-4480] Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Eddie Cummings; no cover charge Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit-''ANYTHING THAT POURS'' with Jitka Zgola 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs)The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 8pm to 10pm - Session with Dave MacIsaac & Louis Benoit Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Katherine Knight; BOAT-photographs - Katherine Knight; BOAT-photographs Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic LouisbourgFirehall: Main St.: 7pm to 9pm - Louisbourg Guitar Circle; Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Waterfront: 6pm to 8pm - ''Tunes on the Town''' -outdoor concert series; Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas
Baddeck (Badaig)St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Andrea Beaton & Friends ChéticampBlack Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: 1pm to 4pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & 10am to noon on last Saturday
-Chéticamp Rug Hooking Group-ground floor;
-[ Betty Ann Cormier; bacormier consultants@gmail.com 506-855-4480] Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Bruno Clarence & Maurice ; no cover charge Senior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's Club: - 7pm to 9:30pm-Amateur Musical Circle-local talent DartmouthThe Cottage Café | An Teachín: Paddler's Cove-300 Prince Albert Rd.: 6:30pm - Scottish Gaelic conversation group hosted by Cathy Ann MacPhee & Emily McEwan Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit-''ANYTHING THAT POURS'' with Jitka Zgola 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs)Driftwood Coastal Diner: 2103 Gottingen St.: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - live acoustic Irish traditional music jam; hosted by Ellen Gibling & Colin Carrigan Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Katherine Knight; BOAT-photographs - Katherine Knight; BOAT-photographs Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)Civic Centre - Bear Head Conference Room: ...2026 -Tuesday Ceilidhs. #31st: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-2591: 7:30pm to 9pm - Margie Beaton, Dawn Beaton, Koryne MacDonald and Neil McDaniel Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas TruroThe Commune-Restaurant: 563 Prince St.: 902-843-1230: 6pm to 9pm - All Ages Open Mic with Meghan Lynn
Baddeck (Badaig)Royal Canadian Legion Branch #53: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: 7pm to 10pm - open mic St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam Young ChéticampLe Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free music with Glen Roache DartmouthDahlia: 15 Kings Wharf: 7pm to 10pm - Open Mic with Kam Hayes-our 2nd anniversary Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit-''ANYTHING THAT POURS'' with Jitka Zgola 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair)North Shore Firehall: 46177 Cabot trail: 902-929-2822: 10am to 2pm - Weekly Gathering; FREE Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Katherine Knight; BOAT-photographs - Katherine Knight; BOAT-photographs Whit's Public House @ The Cabot Links: 18 Cabot Lane: 902-258-3933: 7pm to 10pm - musician-Eddie Cummings Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Lower SackvillePink Piano Cafe & Lounge: 585 Sackville Dr.: - 1st & 3rd wednesday-is songwriters circle, & 2nd and 4th Wednesdays-is open stage Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman -
music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)the Carriage House: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: 7pm to 10pm - open mic with host Rob Smith Port Hood (Sestico)Admiral Lounge & Dining room: 148 Main St.: 902-787-3494: 7pm to 9pm - Wednesday Sessions at the Admiral; with tba Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna)Gaelic College-Concert Series-Instructor Ceilidhs: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Wednesday Night Instructors’ Ceilidh; in person only
@ $15 [held in the Great Hall of the Clans] Sydney (Suidni)The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. TruroJulias Lounge: 165 Willow St.: 8pm to midnight - acoustic jams
ArichatIsland Nest Restaurant: 2344 Hwy #206: 902-226-0033: 7pm to 9pm - music with proceeds to Strait Richmond Palliative Care Society ( since 2019 ] Baddeck (Badaig)St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Melody Cameron & Derrick Cameron & Brian Doyle Bras d’Orlittle Bras d'Or-Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ;
bring an instrument & join in; ; FREE ChéticampBlack Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: 1pm to 4pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & 10am to noon on last Saturday
-Chéticamp Rug Hooking Group-ground floor;
-[ Betty Ann Cormier; bacormier consultants@gmail.com 506-855-4480] Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Andrew Poirier & Mark Poiruer; no cover charge DartmouthMontes Showbar Grill: 245 Waverley Rd.: 902-435-1770: 8pm - jam with-Dan Baird and his recurring cast Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit-''ANYTHING THAT POURS'' with Jitka Zgola 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair)Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort: #30 Buchanan Drive: 902-929-2584, 1-866-929-2585: - music with Elia Dunbinsky & friends Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Katherine Knight; BOAT-photographs - Katherine Knight; BOAT-photographs 6:30pm to 8:30pm - @$15-thursday night ceilidhs local entertainers; & square dance lessons;
host is Kyle Kenned MacDonald [musicians contact iccaevents@invernessarts.com ] Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Little Bras d'OrBlue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ; bring an instrument & join in; ; FREE Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Forks (Bruach Na h-Aibhne)Firemen’s club: 7811 Cabot trail: 902-248-2952: 7pm to 9pm - ''Herman's Jam' night music; 19+ donations to Margaree meals on wheels Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Waterfront: 6pm to 8pm - ''Tunes on the Town''' -outdoor concert series; Petit-ÉtangCap-Rouge/ Mkwesaqtuk campground: Monday night music at the park: 18283 Cabot Trail: 902-224-2642: 4pm to 8:30pm - Charlo & Zabeth-free music, animation, local musicians River BourgeoisAnne Sampson Seniors Building: 39 Recreation Rd.: 6:30pm to 9pm - Gerry's music circle with Edna & Gerry and Friends; SackvilleFreemans: 902-865-2555: 8pm to 11pm - freejam open mic with freeham houseband, feat, host Jer Mombo Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni)Holiday Inn-Eave Restaurant and Bar: 300 Esplanade: 902-562-7500, 1-877-660-8550: 6pm to 9pm - live entertainment with Carl Getto & Matt Nicholson Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 5pm to 8pm - entertainment with Aaron Lewis & Guest WolfvilleAll over town: .....2026 Sept 24th to 27th..Deep Roots Music Festival: - #20th annual Deep Roots Music Festival; with Matt Andersen, Lloyd Spiegel, Joce Reyome,
Meredith Moon, Cassie & Maggie, Alysha Brilla, Daniel James McFadyen, Inn Echo, Sarah McInnis & more
Baddeck (Badaig)Bras d’or Yacht Club-Tiller & Wheel Lounge: 1 Jones St.: 902-295-2107: 5pm to 8pm - musician's circle / Jam sessions; all welcome Royal Canadian Legion Branch #53: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: 6pm to 9pm - live music St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - tba ·The Freight Shed at the Terrace: 22 Water St.: 902-205-3600: 5pm to 9pm - live Celtic entertainment by Nathan Bishop MacDonald ChéticampLe Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Andrew Poirier & Mark Poiruer; no cover charge Creignish (Creiginnis)Community Hall: ...''Happy Hour Live Music'': 2123 Highway 19: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476: 6pm to 9pm - Happy Hour , great music as well. The CREIG Pub & Patio Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit-''ANYTHING THAT POURS'' with Jitka Zgola 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. D’EscousseGroundswell Pub & Inn: # 3283 Highway 320: 902-777-7777: 6pm to 8pm - open mic with host Tyrone David Halifax (Halafacs)Prospect Road Community Center: Prospect Rd.: 7pm to 9pm - Jam Session Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Unama’ki/Cape Breton film festival unamakicapebretonfilmfestival.ca - Unama’ki/Cape Breton film festival unamakicapebretonfilmfestival.ca - Katherine Knight; BOAT-photographs - Katherine Knight; BOAT-photographs Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic LouisbourgLouisbourg Fortress: 3 Fortress Service Road: 902-733-3552: - Paranormal Investigations -Explore a darker side of the 300-year history of the
Fortress of Louisbourg ;a haunted site in Nova Scotia Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Fire Hall & Recreation Centre: 3921 Gabarus Highway: 902-727-3161: 7pm to 9pm - Marion Bridge Guitar Circle; North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)Royal Canadian Legion-Branch #43: 303 Reeves St.: 902-625-2732: - dance Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair)MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: 8pm to 11pm - jam session with host Jay Smith Sydney (Suidni)Cape Breton Drive-In: 865 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-539-9922: - Heart of the Beast & Passenger The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - East Coast after dark -promoting Maritime culture, heritage and artistic talent TrentonHillside Community Hall: 27 Chance Harbour Rd.: 902-755-3938: 6:30pm to 9pm - Kitchen party jam; All singers and players welcome, musicians free of charge, audience @$ 5 WolfvilleAll over town: .....2026 Sept 24th to 27th..Deep Roots Music Festival: - #20th annual Deep Roots Music Festival; with Matt Andersen, Lloyd Spiegel, Joce Reyome,
Meredith Moon, Cassie & Maggie, Alysha Brilla, Daniel James McFadyen, Inn Echo, Sarah McInnis & more
Baddeck (Badaig)Alexander Graham Bell Museum: 559 Chebucto St.: 46°06.250′N 60°44.755′W: 902-295-2069: 10am to 1pm - Baddeck Farmers Market, vendors and music St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Rachel Davis & Buddy MacDonald ChéticampBlack Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: 1pm to 4pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & 10am to noon on last Saturday
-Chéticamp Rug Hooking Group-ground floor;
-[ Betty Ann Cormier; bacormier consultants@gmail.com 506-855-4480] Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 2pm to 6pm - s - Dara Smith-MacDonald, Adam Young; Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free music with Glen Roache Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit-''ANYTHING THAT POURS'' with Jitka Zgola 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. 7:30pm - Pretty Archie ; @$ 35 FlorenceRoyal Canadian Legion, Branch #83: 610 Bras D'Or Florence Rd.: 902-736-6313: 7pm - the circle-jam music; @$ 2 Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Unama’ki/Cape Breton film festival unamakicapebretonfilmfestival.ca - Katherine Knight; BOAT-photographs - Unama’ki/Cape Breton film festival unamakicapebretonfilmfestival.ca - Katherine Knight; BOAT-photographs Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 8am - conversations, music, and the voices and views of Nova Scotia's Gaelic community. http://live.cioe975.ca/ 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickey noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquette Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Pictou (Phiogto)DeCoste Entertainment Centre: 90 Water St.: 1-800-353-5338, 902-485-8848: 7:30pm - Lloyd Spiegel Port Hood (Sestico)St. Stephen’s-Jubilee United Church Hall: 239 Main St.: 902-787-2740: 7pm to 9pm - The Little White Church music jam sessions @$ 5; & tea; All musicians are welcome ; Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni)The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - Cape Breton Kitchen party with Ron Neville-music of island musicians WolfvilleAll over town: .....2026 Sept 24th to 27th..Deep Roots Music Festival: - #20th annual Deep Roots Music Festival; with Matt Andersen, Lloyd Spiegel, Joce Reyome,
Meredith Moon, Cassie & Maggie, Alysha Brilla, Daniel James McFadyen, Inn Echo, Sarah McInnis & more
Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 2pm to 6pm - Daryl MacLean's COUNTRY GOLD; 4 hours of great Classic Country music. http://countrygold.ca/ 7pm to 8pm - the CJFX Ceilidh--Cape Breton Fiddles with Dave Gillis; 8pm to 10pm - Sounds Atlantic-with Paul Kerwin, Glenn Baker & his guests ; ArichatSt. John's Centre for the Arts: 2513 Highway # 206: 2pm - Barbel Albert & Ruth Matthews @ Free Baddeck (Badaig)Freight Shed terrace: 5pm to 9pm - Nathan Bishop MacDonald St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Rachel Davis & Buddy MacDonald ChéticampDoryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 2pm - Trad Sessions -join a community jam Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free music with Crissy Crowley, Jason Roach Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit-''ANYTHING THAT POURS'' with Jitka Zgola 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Havre BoucherCommunity Centre: .....2026 -Hank's Jamboree: 12401 Highway #4: 902-234-2188: 1pm to 4pm - Hank's Jamboree @$ 5; light lunch included [ 4th sunday monthly ]
[musicians free, ] all proceeds go towards Community Centre, Howie CenterRed Farm: 1957 Kings Rd.: noon to 5pm - Red Farm Kitchen party series; Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Unama’ki/Cape Breton film festival unamakicapebretonfilmfestival.ca - Unama’ki/Cape Breton film festival unamakicapebretonfilmfestival.ca - Katherine Knight; BOAT-photographs - Katherine Knight; BOAT-photographs Whit's Public House @ The Cabot Links: 18 Cabot Lane: 902-258-3933: 11am to 2pm - Celtic fiddle and piano featuring local talent Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 9am to 11am - Barn Dance with Keith Ross 3pm to 4pm - The Voice of New Scotland with Jean Watson Mabou (An Drochaid)Arena: ......Mabou Farmers Market: 186 Mabou Harbour Rd.: 46°04.614′N 61°24.074′W: 902-945-2378: 11am to 2pm - Music from John Uhrich 11am to 2pm - farmers market with local entertainment CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman -
music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)101.5 FM The Hawk: 609 Church St.: 902-625-1220: 9am to 11am - East Coast Rising with Chuck Boudreau 11am to noon - East Coast Countdown with Cameron MacEachern http://www.eastcoastcountdown.com Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni)Cape Breton Drive-In: 865 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-539-9922: - Heart of the Beast & Passenger Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 11:30am to 2:30pm - Jazz entertainment with Carl Getto and Matt Nicholson Simeon's Family Restaurant: 581 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-562-0251: 4pm to 7pm - music with Aaron C Lewis; The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 5pm to 8pm - Celtic Serenade with Host Donnie Campbell, the very best in Cape Breton Music
plus songs from Scotland & Ireland, presented by Merit Muffler-Wheel & Brake-Sydney 8pm to 9pm - host Wayne Tucker with Favourites from Newfoundland and Labrador WolfvilleAll over town: .....2026 Sept 24th to 27th..Deep Roots Music Festival: - #20th annual Deep Roots Music Festival; with Matt Andersen, Lloyd Spiegel, Joce Reyome,
Meredith Moon, Cassie & Maggie, Alysha Brilla, Daniel James McFadyen, Inn Echo, Sarah McInnis & more
Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 6pm to 10pm - Bob Kingsley's -Country top 40 Baddeck (Badaig)St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Andrea Beaton & Jason Roach ChéticampBlack Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: 1pm to 4pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & 10am to noon on last Saturday
-Chéticamp Rug Hooking Group-ground floor;
-[ Betty Ann Cormier; bacormier consultants@gmail.com 506-855-4480] Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Eddie Cummings; no cover charge Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit-''ANYTHING THAT POURS'' with Jitka Zgola 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs)The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 8pm to 10pm - Session with Dave MacIsaac & Louis Benoit Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Katherine Knight; BOAT-photographs - Katherine Knight; BOAT-photographs Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic LouisbourgFirehall: Main St.: 7pm to 9pm - Louisbourg Guitar Circle; Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Waterfront: 6pm to 8pm - ''Tunes on the Town''' -outdoor concert series; Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas
Baddeck (Badaig)St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLean ChéticampBlack Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: 1pm to 4pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & 10am to noon on last Saturday
-Chéticamp Rug Hooking Group-ground floor;
-[ Betty Ann Cormier; bacormier consultants@gmail.com 506-855-4480] Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Bruno Clarence & Maurice ; no cover charge Senior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's Club: - 7pm to 9:30pm-Amateur Musical Circle-local talent DartmouthThe Cottage Café | An Teachín: Paddler's Cove-300 Prince Albert Rd.: 6:30pm - Scottish Gaelic conversation group hosted by Cathy Ann MacPhee & Emily McEwan Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit-''ANYTHING THAT POURS'' with Jitka Zgola 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs)Driftwood Coastal Diner: 2103 Gottingen St.: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - live acoustic Irish traditional music jam; hosted by Ellen Gibling & Colin Carrigan Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & Lodge Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Katherine Knight; BOAT-photographs - Katherine Knight; BOAT-photographs Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)Civic Centre - Bear Head Conference Room: ...2026 -Tuesday Ceilidhs. #31st: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-2591: 7:30pm to 9pm - Cape Breton Fiddlers Association Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas
Baddeck (Badaig)Royal Canadian Legion Branch #53: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: 7pm to 10pm - open mic St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam Young ChéticampLe Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free music with Glen Roache DartmouthDahlia: 15 Kings Wharf: 7pm to 10pm - Open Mic with Kam Hayes-our 2nd anniversary Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit-''ANYTHING THAT POURS'' with Jitka Zgola 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Howie CenterRed Farm: 1957 Kings Rd.: - CB Jazz festival; with Mike Murley, Bill Stevenson, Dee Hernandez;
Jeff Johnston,James Hanlon, Matt Nicholson, Carlo Getto, Barnful of Blues,
Joe Parris Quartet, Danny Lockwood Quartet
Capers Big Band, James Munroe, Jazz Adjacents. Serenaders of Swing Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair)North Shore Firehall: 46177 Cabot trail: 902-929-2822: 10am to 2pm - Weekly Gathering; FREE Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Katherine Knight; BOAT-photographs - Katherine Knight; BOAT-photographs Whit's Public House @ The Cabot Links: 18 Cabot Lane: 902-258-3933: 7pm to 10pm - musician-Eddie Cummings Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Lower SackvillePink Piano Cafe & Lounge: 585 Sackville Dr.: - 1st & 3rd wednesday-is songwriters circle, & 2nd and 4th Wednesdays-is open stage Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman -
music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)the Carriage House: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: 7pm to 10pm - open mic with host Rob Smith Port Hood (Sestico)Admiral Lounge & Dining room: 148 Main St.: 902-787-3494: 7pm to 9pm - Wednesday Sessions at the Admiral; with tba Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna)Gaelic College-Concert Series-Instructor Ceilidhs: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Wednesday Night Instructors’ Ceilidh; in person only
@ $15 [held in the Great Hall of the Clans] Sydney (Suidni)The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. TruroJulias Lounge: 165 Willow St.: 8pm to midnight - acoustic jams
ArichatIsland Nest Restaurant: 2344 Hwy #206: 902-226-0033: 7pm to 9pm - music with proceeds to Strait Richmond Palliative Care Society ( since 2019 ] Baddeck (Badaig)St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Melody Cameron & Derrick Cameron & Brian Doyle Bras d’Orlittle Bras d'Or-Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ;
bring an instrument & join in; ; FREE ChéticampBlack Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: 1pm to 4pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & 10am to noon on last Saturday
-Chéticamp Rug Hooking Group-ground floor;
-[ Betty Ann Cormier; bacormier consultants@gmail.com 506-855-4480] Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Andrew Poirier & Mark Poiruer; no cover charge DartmouthMontes Showbar Grill: 245 Waverley Rd.: 902-435-1770: 8pm - jam with-Dan Baird and his recurring cast Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs)The Seahorse Tavern-: 2037 Gottingen St.: 902-423-7200: 7pm - @ $10-advance; New Music Thursday" series Howie CenterRed Farm: 1957 Kings Rd.: - CB Jazz festival; with Mike Murley, Bill Stevenson, Dee Hernandez;
Jeff Johnston,James Hanlon, Matt Nicholson, Carlo Getto, Barnful of Blues,
Joe Parris Quartet, Danny Lockwood Quartet
Capers Big Band, James Munroe, Jazz Adjacents. Serenaders of Swing Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair)Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort: #30 Buchanan Drive: 902-929-2584, 1-866-929-2585: - music with Elia Dunbinsky & friends Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Katherine Knight; BOAT-photographs - Katherine Knight; BOAT-photographs 6:30pm to 8:30pm - @$15-thursday night ceilidhs local entertainers; & square dance lessons;
host is Kyle Kenned MacDonald [musicians contact iccaevents@invernessarts.com ] Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Little Bras d'OrBlue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ; bring an instrument & join in; ; FREE Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Forks (Bruach Na h-Aibhne)Firemen’s club: 7811 Cabot trail: 902-248-2952: 7pm to 9pm - ''Herman's Jam' night music; 19+ donations to Margaree meals on wheels Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Waterfront: 6pm to 8pm - ''Tunes on the Town''' -outdoor concert series; Petit-ÉtangCap-Rouge/ Mkwesaqtuk campground: Monday night music at the park: 18283 Cabot Trail: 902-224-2642: 4pm to 8:30pm - Charlo & Zabeth-free music, animation, local musicians SackvilleFreemans: 902-865-2555: 8pm to 11pm - freejam open mic with freeham houseband, feat, host Jer Mombo Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni)Holiday Inn-Eave Restaurant and Bar: 300 Esplanade: 902-562-7500, 1-877-660-8550: 6pm to 9pm - live entertainment with Carl Getto & Matt Nicholson Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 5pm to 8pm - entertainment with Aaron Lewis & Guest
Baddeck (Badaig)Bras d’or Yacht Club-Tiller & Wheel Lounge: 1 Jones St.: 902-295-2107: 5pm to 8pm - musician's circle / Jam sessions; all welcome Royal Canadian Legion Branch #53: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: 6pm to 9pm - live music St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Andrea Beaton & Friends ·The Freight Shed at the Terrace: 22 Water St.: 902-205-3600: 5pm to 9pm - live Celtic entertainment by Nathan Bishop MacDonald ChéticampLe Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Andrew Poirier & Mark Poiruer; no cover charge Creignish (Creiginnis)Community Hall: ...''Happy Hour Live Music'': 2123 Highway 19: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476: 6pm to 9pm - Happy Hour , great music as well. The CREIG Pub & Patio Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. D’EscousseGroundswell Pub & Inn: # 3283 Highway 320: 902-777-7777: 6pm to 8pm - open mic with host Tyrone David Halifax (Halafacs)Prospect Road Community Center: Prospect Rd.: 7pm to 9pm - Jam Session Howie CenterRed Farm: 1957 Kings Rd.: - CB Jazz festival; with Mike Murley, Bill Stevenson, Dee Hernandez;
Jeff Johnston,James Hanlon, Matt Nicholson, Carlo Getto, Barnful of Blues,
Joe Parris Quartet, Danny Lockwood Quartet
Capers Big Band, James Munroe, Jazz Adjacents. Serenaders of Swing Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Katherine Knight; BOAT-photographs - Katherine Knight; BOAT-photographs Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Fire Hall & Recreation Centre: 3921 Gabarus Highway: 902-727-3161: 7pm to 9pm - Marion Bridge Guitar Circle; North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair)MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: 8pm to 11pm - jam session with host Jay Smith Sydney (Suidni)Cape Breton Drive-In: 865 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-539-9922: - Verity & Project Hail Mary The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - East Coast after dark -promoting Maritime culture, heritage and artistic talent TrentonHillside Community Hall: 27 Chance Harbour Rd.: 902-755-3938: 6:30pm to 9pm - Kitchen party jam; All singers and players welcome, musicians free of charge, audience @$ 5
ArichatRoyal Canadian Legion, Branch # 150: 1219 Veterans Memorial Dr.: 902-226-3089: 2pm to 4pm - ''music circle'''-jam session hosted by Daniel LeBlanc. Baddeck (Badaig)Alexander Graham Bell Museum: 559 Chebucto St.: 46°06.250′N 60°44.755′W: 902-295-2069: 10am to 1pm - Baddeck Farmers Market, vendors and music St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Rachel Davis & Darren McMullen ChéticampBlack Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: 1pm to 4pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & 10am to noon on last Saturday
-Chéticamp Rug Hooking Group-ground floor;
-[ Betty Ann Cormier; bacormier consultants@gmail.com 506-855-4480] Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: - 60th anniversary gala Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free music with Glen Roache Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. 7:30pm - 'North of Smokey Songwriters' Circle' with Jordan Musycsyn, Norman MacDonald,
Michael Gorey, Meredith Stead, David Doucette, and Deron Donovan FlorenceRoyal Canadian Legion, Branch #83: 610 Bras D'Or Florence Rd.: 902-736-6313: 7pm - the circle-jam music; @$ 2 Halifax (Halafacs)Dalhousie - Rebecca Cohn Auditorium-Arts Centre’s: 6101 University Ave.: 902-494-3820: - tribute to Rita with the men of the Deeps, Scott Macmillan, Lucy MacNeil, Symphony Nova Scotia town: .....2025 Sept 29th to Oct 5th-Halifax Urban Folk Festival: - Halifax Urban Folk Festival; Elyse Aeryn “SEE YOU OUT THERE” Howie CenterRed Farm: 1957 Kings Rd.: - CB Jazz festival; with Mike Murley, Bill Stevenson, Dee Hernandez;
Jeff Johnston,James Hanlon, Matt Nicholson, Carlo Getto, Barnful of Blues,
Joe Parris Quartet, Danny Lockwood Quartet
Capers Big Band, James Munroe, Jazz Adjacents. Serenaders of Swing Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Katherine Knight; BOAT-photographs - Katherine Knight; BOAT-photographs Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 8am - conversations, music, and the voices and views of Nova Scotia's Gaelic community. http://live.cioe975.ca/ 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickey noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquette Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni)Cape Breton Drive-In: 865 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-539-9922: - Verity & Project Hail Mary The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - Cape Breton Kitchen party with Ron Neville-music of island musicians
Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 2pm to 6pm - Daryl MacLean's COUNTRY GOLD; 4 hours of great Classic Country music. http://countrygold.ca/ 7pm to 8pm - the CJFX Ceilidh--Cape Breton Fiddles with Dave Gillis; 8pm to 10pm - Sounds Atlantic-with Paul Kerwin, Glenn Baker & his guests ; Baddeck (Badaig)Freight Shed terrace: 5pm to 9pm - Nathan Bishop MacDonald St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Rachel Davis & Darren McMullen ChéticampDoryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 2pm - Trad Sessions -join a community jam Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free music with Crissy Crowley, Jason Roach Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs)Dalhousie - Rebecca Cohn Auditorium-Arts Centre’s: 6101 University Ave.: 902-494-3820: - tribute to Rita with the men of the Deeps, Scott Macmillan, Lucy MacNeil, Symphony Nova Scotia Howie CenterRed Farm: 1957 Kings Rd.: - CB Jazz festival; with Mike Murley, Bill Stevenson, Dee Hernandez;
Jeff Johnston,James Hanlon, Matt Nicholson, Carlo Getto, Barnful of Blues,
Joe Parris Quartet, Danny Lockwood Quartet
Capers Big Band, James Munroe, Jazz Adjacents. Serenaders of Swing noon to 5pm - Red Farm Kitchen party series; Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Katherine Knight; BOAT-photographs - Katherine Knight; BOAT-photographs Whit's Public House @ The Cabot Links: 18 Cabot Lane: 902-258-3933: 11am to 2pm - Celtic fiddle and piano featuring local talent Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 9am to 11am - Barn Dance with Keith Ross 3pm to 4pm - The Voice of New Scotland with Jean Watson Mabou (An Drochaid)Arena: ......Mabou Farmers Market: 186 Mabou Harbour Rd.: 46°04.614′N 61°24.074′W: 902-945-2378: 11am to 2pm - farmers market with local entertainment 11am to 2pm - Music from Jess and Greg of Shiretown CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman -
music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)101.5 FM The Hawk: 609 Church St.: 902-625-1220: 9am to 11am - East Coast Rising with Chuck Boudreau 11am to noon - East Coast Countdown with Cameron MacEachern http://www.eastcoastcountdown.com Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni)Cape Breton Drive-In: 865 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-539-9922: - Verity & Project Hail Mary Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 11:30am to 2:30pm - Jazz entertainment with Carl Getto and Matt Nicholson Simeon's Family Restaurant: 581 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-562-0251: 4pm to 7pm - music with Aaron C Lewis; The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 5pm to 8pm - Celtic Serenade with Host Donnie Campbell, the very best in Cape Breton Music
plus songs from Scotland & Ireland, presented by Merit Muffler-Wheel & Brake-Sydney 8pm to 9pm - host Wayne Tucker with Favourites from Newfoundland and Labrador
Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 6pm to 10pm - Bob Kingsley's -Country top 40 Baddeck (Badaig)St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Andrea Beaton & Jason Roach ChéticampBlack Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: 1pm to 4pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & 10am to noon on last Saturday
-Chéticamp Rug Hooking Group-ground floor;
-[ Betty Ann Cormier; bacormier consultants@gmail.com 506-855-4480] Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Eddie Cummings; no cover charge Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs)The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 8pm to 10pm - Session with Dave MacIsaac & Louis Benoit Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Katherine Knight; BOAT-photographs - Katherine Knight; BOAT-photographs Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic LouisbourgFirehall: Main St.: 7pm to 9pm - Louisbourg Guitar Circle; Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Waterfront: 6pm to 8pm - ''Tunes on the Town''' -outdoor concert series; Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas
Baddeck (Badaig)St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Stephanie MacDonald & Susan MacLean ChéticampBlack Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: 1pm to 4pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & 10am to noon on last Saturday
-Chéticamp Rug Hooking Group-ground floor;
-[ Betty Ann Cormier; bacormier consultants@gmail.com 506-855-4480] Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Bruno Clarence & Maurice ; no cover charge Senior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's Club: - 7pm to 9:30pm-Amateur Musical Circle-local talent DartmouthThe Cottage Café | An Teachín: Paddler's Cove-300 Prince Albert Rd.: 6:30pm - Scottish Gaelic conversation group hosted by Cathy Ann MacPhee & Emily McEwan Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs)Driftwood Coastal Diner: 2103 Gottingen St.: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - live acoustic Irish traditional music jam; hosted by Ellen Gibling & Colin Carrigan Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Katherine Knight; BOAT-photographs - Katherine Knight; BOAT-photographs Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)Civic Centre - Bear Head Conference Room: ...2026 -Tuesday Ceilidhs. #31st: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-2591: 7:30pm to 9pm - Melody Cameron, Derrick Cameron, Kyle MacDonald, Jason Roach and James MacLean Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas TruroThe Commune-Restaurant: 563 Prince St.: 902-843-1230: 6pm to 9pm - All Ages Open Mic with Meghan Lynn
Baddeck (Badaig)Royal Canadian Legion Branch #53: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: 7pm to 10pm - open mic St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam Young ChéticampLe Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free music with Glen Roache DartmouthDahlia: 15 Kings Wharf: 7pm to 10pm - Open Mic with Kam Hayes-our 2nd anniversary Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair)North Shore Firehall: 46177 Cabot trail: 902-929-2822: 10am to 2pm - Weekly Gathering; FREE Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Katherine Knight; BOAT-photographs - Katherine Knight; BOAT-photographs Whit's Public House @ The Cabot Links: 18 Cabot Lane: 902-258-3933: 7pm to 10pm - musician-Eddie Cummings Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Lower SackvillePink Piano Cafe & Lounge: 585 Sackville Dr.: - 1st & 3rd wednesday-is songwriters circle, & 2nd and 4th Wednesdays-is open stage Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Strathspey Performing Arts Centre: 11156 Hwy #19: 46°03.740′N 61°24.442′W: 902-945-5300: 7:30pm - Don Ross & Julie Malia Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman -
music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)the Carriage House: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: 7pm to 10pm - open mic with host Rob Smith Port Hood (Sestico)Admiral Lounge & Dining room: 148 Main St.: 902-787-3494: 7pm to 9pm - Wednesday Sessions at the Admiral; with tba Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna)Gaelic College-Concert Series-Instructor Ceilidhs: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Wednesday Night Instructors’ Ceilidh; in person only
@ $15 [held in the Great Hall of the Clans] Sydney (Suidni)The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. TruroJulias Lounge: 165 Willow St.: 8pm to midnight - acoustic jams
ArichatIsland Nest Restaurant: 2344 Hwy #206: 902-226-0033: 7pm to 9pm - music with proceeds to Strait Richmond Palliative Care Society ( since 2019 ] Baddeck (Badaig)St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Melody Cameron & Derrick Cameron & Brian Doyle Bras d’Orlittle Bras d'Or-Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ;
bring an instrument & join in; ; FREE ChéticampBlack Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: 1pm to 4pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & 10am to noon on last Saturday
-Chéticamp Rug Hooking Group-ground floor;
-[ Betty Ann Cormier; bacormier consultants@gmail.com 506-855-4480] Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Andrew Poirier & Mark Poiruer; no cover charge DartmouthMontes Showbar Grill: 245 Waverley Rd.: 902-435-1770: 8pm - jam with-Dan Baird and his recurring cast Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair)Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort: #30 Buchanan Drive: 902-929-2584, 1-866-929-2585: - music with Elia Dunbinsky & friends Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Katherine Knight; BOAT-photographs - Katherine Knight; BOAT-photographs 6:30pm to 8:30pm - @$15-thursday night ceilidhs local entertainers; & square dance lessons;
host is Kyle Kenned MacDonald [musicians contact iccaevents@invernessarts.com ] Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Little Bras d'OrBlue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ; bring an instrument & join in; ; FREE Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Forks (Bruach Na h-Aibhne)Firemen’s club: 7811 Cabot trail: 902-248-2952: 7pm to 9pm - ''Herman's Jam' night music; 19+ donations to Margaree meals on wheels Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Waterfront: 6pm to 8pm - ''Tunes on the Town''' -outdoor concert series; Petit-ÉtangCap-Rouge/ Mkwesaqtuk campground: Monday night music at the park: 18283 Cabot Trail: 902-224-2642: 4pm to 8:30pm - Charlo & Zabeth-free music, animation, local musicians River BourgeoisAnne Sampson Seniors Building: 39 Recreation Rd.: 6:30pm to 9pm - Gerry's music circle with Edna & Gerry and Friends; SackvilleFreemans: 902-865-2555: 8pm to 11pm - freejam open mic with freeham houseband, feat, host Jer Mombo Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni)Holiday Inn-Eave Restaurant and Bar: 300 Esplanade: 902-562-7500, 1-877-660-8550: 6pm to 9pm - live entertainment with Carl Getto & Matt Nicholson Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 5pm to 8pm - entertainment with Aaron Lewis & Guest
Baddeck (Badaig)Bras d’or Yacht Club-Tiller & Wheel Lounge: 1 Jones St.: 902-295-2107: 5pm to 8pm - musician's circle / Jam sessions; all welcome Royal Canadian Legion Branch #53: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: 6pm to 9pm - live music St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Kevin Levesconte & Neil McDaniel ·The Freight Shed at the Terrace: 22 Water St.: 902-205-3600: 5pm to 9pm - live Celtic entertainment by Nathan Bishop MacDonald ChéticampLe Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Andrew Poirier & Mark Poiruer; no cover charge Creignish (Creiginnis)Community Hall: ...''Happy Hour Live Music'': 2123 Highway 19: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476: 6pm to 9pm - Happy Hour , great music as well. The CREIG Pub & Patio Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. D’EscousseGroundswell Pub & Inn: # 3283 Highway 320: 902-777-7777: 6pm to 8pm - open mic with host Tyrone David Halifax (Halafacs)Prospect Road Community Center: Prospect Rd.: 7pm to 9pm - Jam Session Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Katherine Knight; BOAT-photographs - Katherine Knight; BOAT-photographs 6:30pm to 9pm - Katherine Knight- Films Screening [ Still Max ; Spring & Arnaud ] 6:30pm to 9pm - Katherine Knight- Films Screening
[ Still Max ; Spring & Arnaud Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Fire Hall & Recreation Centre: 3921 Gabarus Highway: 902-727-3161: 7pm to 9pm - Marion Bridge Guitar Circle; North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna)Gaelic College-Celtic Colours-Festival club: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd.: 902-295-3411: 11pm - Celtic Colors Festival club; 19+ ID's St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair)MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: 8pm to 11pm - jam session with host Jay Smith Sydney (Suidni)The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - East Coast after dark -promoting Maritime culture, heritage and artistic talent TrentonHillside Community Hall: 27 Chance Harbour Rd.: 902-755-3938: 6:30pm to 9pm - Kitchen party jam; All singers and players welcome, musicians free of charge, audience @$ 5
Baddeck (Badaig)Alexander Graham Bell Museum: 559 Chebucto St.: 46°06.250′N 60°44.755′W: 902-295-2069: 10am to 1pm - Baddeck Farmers Market, vendors and music St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Mckayla MacNeil & Myles Davidson & Harold Davidson ChéticampBlack Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: 1pm to 4pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & 10am to noon on last Saturday
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-[ Betty Ann Cormier; bacormier consultants@gmail.com 506-855-4480] Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free music with Glen Roache Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. FlorenceRoyal Canadian Legion, Branch #83: 610 Bras D'Or Florence Rd.: 902-736-6313: 7pm - the circle-jam music; @$ 2 Glendale (Bràigh na h-Aibhneadh)St. Mary of Angels Parish Hall: 4216 Trans Canada Hwy # 105: 6pm to 9pm - monthly pub nite with East of Sixty; 19+ Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Katherine Knight; BOAT-photographs - Katherine Knight; BOAT-photographs 6pm to 9pm - Katherine Knight- Films Screening
[ Strange & Familiar; KOOP-the art of Wanda Koop 6pm to 9pm - Katherine Knight- Films Screening [ Strange & Familiar; KOOP-the art of Wanda Koop ] Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic LouisbourgLouisbourg Playhouse: 11 Aberdeen St.: 45°55.169′N 59°58.276′W: 902-733-2996, 1-888-733-2787: 7pm - Louisbourg crossroads-Celtic Colours-SOLD OUT Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 8am - conversations, music, and the voices and views of Nova Scotia's Gaelic community. http://live.cioe975.ca/ 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickey noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquette Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hood (Sestico)St. Stephen’s-Jubilee United Church Hall: 239 Main St.: 902-787-2740: 7pm to 9pm - The Little White Church music jam sessions @$ 5; & tea; All musicians are welcome ; Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna)Gaelic College-Celtic Colours-Festival club: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd.: 902-295-3411: 11pm - Celtic Colors Festival club; 19+ ID's Sydney (Suidni)The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - Cape Breton Kitchen party with Ron Neville-music of island musicians West Mabou (Màbu An Iar)West Mabou Hall: 2399 West Mabou Rd.: 8pm - All-Ages Family Square Dance; $12 | All Ages Celtic Colours
[ Derrick: w.mabou.entertainment@gmail.com ]
Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 2pm to 6pm - Daryl MacLean's COUNTRY GOLD; 4 hours of great Classic Country music. http://countrygold.ca/ 7pm to 8pm - the CJFX Ceilidh--Cape Breton Fiddles with Dave Gillis; 8pm to 10pm - Sounds Atlantic-with Paul Kerwin, Glenn Baker & his guests ; Baddeck (Badaig)Freight Shed terrace: 5pm to 9pm - Nathan Bishop MacDonald St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Mckayla MacNeil & Myles Davidson & Harold Davidson ChéticampDoryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 2pm - Trad Sessions -join a community jam Le Conseil des arts de Chéticamp: 15118 Cabot Trail: 902-224-1876: - come spoon with me; at Canton Culture 7pm - Cheticamp after party-at Canton Culture Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free music with Crissy Crowley, Jason Roach Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Glencoe Mills (Gleann Comhainn)St Josephs Church Hall: ...9pm to midnight- Thursday Family Square Dances: 612 Glencoe Rd.: 45°57.713′N 61°18.924′W:
9pm to midnight; @ $ 10, ; Children 10 years & under free-with adult . Canteen available.9pm to midnight - square dance with Kenneth MacKenzie & guest Howie CenterRed Farm: 1957 Kings Rd.: noon to 5pm - Red Farm Kitchen party series; Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Katherine Knight; BOAT-photographs - Katherine Knight; BOAT-photographs Whit's Public House @ The Cabot Links: 18 Cabot Lane: 902-258-3933: 11am to 2pm - Celtic fiddle and piano featuring local talent Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 9am to 11am - Barn Dance with Keith Ross 3pm to 4pm - The Voice of New Scotland with Jean Watson Mabou (An Drochaid)Arena: ......Mabou Farmers Market: 186 Mabou Harbour Rd.: 46°04.614′N 61°24.074′W: 902-945-2378: 11am to 2pm - Music from Kyle MacDonald FINAL REGULAR SEASON MARKET 11am to 2pm - farmers market with local entertainment CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman -
music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)101.5 FM The Hawk: 609 Church St.: 902-625-1220: 9am to 11am - East Coast Rising with Chuck Boudreau 11am to noon - East Coast Countdown with Cameron MacEachern http://www.eastcoastcountdown.com Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna)Gaelic College-Celtic Colours-Festival club: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd.: 902-295-3411: 11pm - Celtic Colors Festival club; 19+ ID's Sydney (Suidni)Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 11:30am to 2:30pm - Jazz entertainment with Carl Getto and Matt Nicholson Simeon's Family Restaurant: 581 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-562-0251: 4pm to 7pm - music with Aaron C Lewis; The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 5pm to 8pm - Celtic Serenade with Host Donnie Campbell, the very best in Cape Breton Music
plus songs from Scotland & Ireland, presented by Merit Muffler-Wheel & Brake-Sydney 8pm to 9pm - host Wayne Tucker with Favourites from Newfoundland and Labrador
Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 6pm to 10pm - Bob Kingsley's -Country top 40 Baddeck (Badaig)St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - TBA & Jason Roach ChéticampBlack Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: 1pm to 4pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & 10am to noon on last Saturday
-Chéticamp Rug Hooking Group-ground floor;
-[ Betty Ann Cormier; bacormier consultants@gmail.com 506-855-4480] Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Eddie Cummings; no cover charge Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Glencoe StationGlencoe Station Hall: 1536 Mabou Rd.: 802-787-2062: 2pm - ''John Allan Cameron Song Session'' with -Glen & Keith MacNeil Celtic Colours
Lisa: 902-631-4686 @$ 15 Halifax (Halafacs)The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 8pm to 10pm - Session with Dave MacIsaac & Louis Benoit Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Katherine Knight; BOAT-photographs - Katherine Knight; BOAT-photographs Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic LouisbourgFirehall: Main St.: 7pm to 9pm - Louisbourg Guitar Circle; Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Waterfront: 6pm to 8pm - ''Tunes on the Town''' -outdoor concert series; Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna)Gaelic College-Celtic Colours-Festival club: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd.: 902-295-3411: 11pm - Celtic Colors Festival club; 19+ ID's
Baddeck (Badaig)St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLean ChéticampBlack Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: 1pm to 4pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & 10am to noon on last Saturday
-Chéticamp Rug Hooking Group-ground floor;
-[ Betty Ann Cormier; bacormier consultants@gmail.com 506-855-4480] Le Conseil des arts de Chéticamp: 15118 Cabot Trail: 902-224-1876: 10pm - Cheticamp after party-at Canton Culture Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Bruno Clarence & Maurice ; no cover charge Senior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's Club: - 7pm to 9:30pm-Amateur Musical Circle-local talent DartmouthThe Cottage Café | An Teachín: Paddler's Cove-300 Prince Albert Rd.: 6:30pm - Scottish Gaelic conversation group hosted by Cathy Ann MacPhee & Emily McEwan Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs)Driftwood Coastal Diner: 2103 Gottingen St.: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - live acoustic Irish traditional music jam; hosted by Ellen Gibling & Colin Carrigan Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Katherine Knight; BOAT-photographs - Katherine Knight; BOAT-photographs Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Lower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna)Gaelic College-Celtic Colours-Festival club: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd.: 902-295-3411: 11pm - Celtic Colors Festival club; 19+ ID's West Mabou (Màbu An Iar)West Mabou Hall: 2399 West Mabou Rd.: 10:30am - Dance Dialects with The Fitzgerald's Mairi Rankin,
Melody Cameron, Christiane Theriault &Lori-Lynn Comeau; @$ 15-cash only
Baddeck (Badaig)Royal Canadian Legion Branch #53: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: 7pm to 10pm - open mic St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 7:30pm - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam Young ChéticampLe Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free music with Glen Roache DartmouthDahlia: 15 Kings Wharf: 7pm to 10pm - Open Mic with Kam Hayes-our 2nd anniversary Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair)North Shore Firehall: 46177 Cabot trail: 902-929-2822: 10am to 2pm - Weekly Gathering; FREE Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Katherine Knight; BOAT-photographs - Katherine Knight; BOAT-photographs Whit's Public House @ The Cabot Links: 18 Cabot Lane: 902-258-3933: 7pm to 10pm - musician-Eddie Cummings Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Lower SackvillePink Piano Cafe & Lounge: 585 Sackville Dr.: - 1st & 3rd wednesday-is songwriters circle, & 2nd and 4th Wednesdays-is open stage Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman -
music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Port Hawkesbury (An Gut)the Carriage House: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: 7pm to 10pm - open mic with host Rob Smith Port Hood (Sestico)Admiral Lounge & Dining room: 148 Main St.: 902-787-3494: 7pm to 9pm - Wednesday Sessions at the Admiral; with tba Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna)Gaelic College-Celtic Colours-Festival club: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd.: 902-295-3411: 11pm - Celtic Colors Festival club; 19+ ID's Gaelic College-Concert Series-Instructor Ceilidhs: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Wednesday Night Instructors’ Ceilidh; in person only
@ $15 [held in the Great Hall of the Clans] Sydney (Suidni)The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. TruroJulias Lounge: 165 Willow St.: 8pm to midnight - acoustic jams
Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Forgues; land remembers us - Julie Forgues; land remembers us
Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Forgues; land remembers us - Julie Forgues; land remembers us
Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Forgues; land remembers us - Julie Forgues; land remembers us
