Music Cape Breton Island two month event calendar

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Northern Inverness Area Petit-Étang Information Centre Theatre-Cape Breton highlands National Park: ...2026 June 13th--The 16th Annual Cape Breton Highlands 3 Peak Challenge: 16648 Cabot Trail: Jun 13th - The 16th Annual Cape Breton Highlands 3 Peak Challenge; [Cheticamp side of the National Park]. hike 3 mountains in one day that includes Squirrel Mountain, Roberts Mountain , Acadian. Jul 1st - 10am to 3pm - Piper in the Park along the Cabot Trail; Free | All Ages Chéticamp town-La Société Saint-Pierre: ..2026 June 11th to 14th--#12th Annual -'Roots to Boots Festival': ; 15584Cabot Trail,: 902-224-2642: Jun 11th to 14th - #12th Annual -'Roots to Boots Festival Jun 11th - noon - ecole NDA-school event-kitchen party noon-seafood shop kitchen party with Gillian Head & Jason Roach 3pm-Foyer Pére Fiset music with Jeannine Chiasson 8pm-official opening at Doryman pub with Colin Grant, Chester Delaney, Cllaude Bourgeois, Tommy Poirier, Nicole Deveau, Bernard Felix, Robert Felix, Les Étoiles Acadiennes Jun 12th - 10am - musical activity for children-La Pirouette with Colin Grant 10am-School hike/ activity 10am-nature walk at Ooney Brook trail noon-kitchen party-OBHAEO-school event 1pm-kitchen party-Freya & Thor with Bernard Felix & Robert Felix 2pm-Community Jam session with Gillian Head and Nicole Deveau 7pm-Cheticamp square set workshop at Conseil des Arts de Cheticamp 8pm-party-Canton Cultural $$-Beauxmont-with Colin Grant, Nicole Deveau, Gillian Head Jun 13th - 9am - morning hike at Salmon pool trail 11am-family market-École de Musique Raveston 1pm-afternoon hike on Acadian trail 2pm-old time traditional music-Mkwessaqtuk-Cap Rouge 2pm-Trivia-Last Chance Sandwich 6pm-Acadian & Mfkmaw spoon workshop with Graham Marshall & Gillian Head 6pm-music and camping at Mkwesaqtuk/Cap-Rouge Campground 7:30pm-cutural sharing evening $$ with Bernard Felix, Robert Felix, Nicole Deveau, Michelle Deveau Graham Marshal & more Jun 14th - 10am - bike rodeo-La Rigouèche /CBHNP 10:30am-Mass 2pm-festival closing event with Good Crowd; à la Place du pêcheur 6:30pm-campfire & singalong at Mkwesaqtuk / Cap-Rouge Campground Black Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday - 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: .2026 Kitchenfest.. ..: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: Jun 27th - 3pm to 6pm - Afternoon Pub; $10 | 19+ 2026 Kitchenfest.. Featuring: Rodney MacDonald, Glenn Graham, Hilda Chiasson, Brian Doyle Jun 28th - 8pm to 11pm - Pub Night ; $10 | 19+ 2026 Kitchenfest.. Featuring: Richard Wood, Darla MacPhee, Rachel Davis, Darren McMullen Jun 29th - 8pm to 11pm - Pub Night ; $10 | 19+ 2026 Kitchenfest.. Featuring: Evans and Doherty, Donny LeBlanc, Kathleen LeBlanc, Malcolm MacNeil Jun 30th - 8pm to 11pm - Pub Night ; $10 | 19+ 2026 Kitchenfest.. Featuring: Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean, Kimberley Fraser, Brent Chaisson Jul 1st - 8pm to 11pm - Pub Night ; $10 | 19+ 2026 Kitchenfest.. Featuring: Andrea Beaton, Troy MacGillivray, Katie McNally, Neil Pearlman, Colin MacDonald Jul 3rd - 8pm to 11pm - Pub Night ; $10 | 19+ 2026 Kitchenfest.. Featuring: Kyle MacDonald, Robert Deveaux, Hilda Chiasson, James MacLean Jul 4th - 3pm to 6pm - Afternoon Pub ; $10 | 19+ 2026 Kitchenfest.. Featuring: Douglas Cameron, Leanne Aucoin, Brenda Stubbert, Chris Babineau Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: every Sunday - 2pm - Trad Sessions -join a community jam May 22nd - 7pm - Claude Bourgeois, Chester Delaney May 23rd - 3pm - Donna Marie DeWolfe & Allen Dewar - 9pm - Risin' Tide May 24th - 2pm - the trad sessions May 29th - NIcole & Michelle Deveau May 30th - 3pm - Joe MacMaster & Jun 6th - 3pm - Shelly Campbell & Jun 13th - 3pm - Chrissy Crowley & - 9pm - band-no boundaries Jun 20th - 3pm - Kyle MacDonald and guest Jun 21st - Robert Bouchard, Nick Boudreau Jun 23rd - tuesday tunes with Rachel Davis Jason Roach Jun 24th - River's Bend Jul 17th - Lennie Gallant, Le Conseil des arts de Chéticamp: 15118 Cabot Trail: 902-224-1876: May 27th - Éclat d'Art 2026-Canton Culture Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: Jun 15th, 22nd, 29th, Jul 6th, & 13th - 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Eddie Cummings May 23rd - opening day -6:30pm to 8:30pm-music with Nicole Deveau, Avery O'Toole -9pm to 11pm-music with Glen Roache Senior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's Club: every Tuesday - 7pm to 9:30pm-Amateur Musical Circle-local talent

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Margaree Area East Margaree (Margaraidh An Ear) St. Michael’s Church: 1181 East Margaree Rd.: May 29th - 7:30pm - Inverness County Singers, Youg County Singers, ''Our Canada'' with Laurel Browne, Lawrence Cameron; [ Admission is by your generous donation ] St. Michael’s parish Hall: 1176 East Margaree Rd.: 902-235-2970: May 30th & Jun 27th - 7pm to 9pm - kitchen party; traditional music @$ 10 16+ Margaree Forks (Bruach Na h-Aibhne) Firemen’s club: 7811 Cabot trail: 902-248-2952: every Thursday - 7pm to 9pm - ''Herman's Jam' night music; 19+ donations to Margaree meals on wheels May 23rd - 4pm to 7pm - AM RADIO- Melissa, Ashley, Martin; @$ 10 19+ Jun 6th - 7pm to 10pm - square dance; Chrissy Crowley, Jason Roach, Bill Cameron, Peter LeBlanc Front Porch farm: 76 Hilltop Rd.: 902-623-0200: Jun 17th - 5pm - El Balcom -east coast tour Live Life In Tents: 8139 Cabot Trail: 902-452-1600: Jun 5th to 7th - The 4th annual Butts In Boats Festival 2026 Northeast Margaree (Acarsaid Mhargaraidh) Seniors Hall: 66 Crowdis Cross Rd.: every Friday - 2pm to 4pm - jam session ; FREE 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: Jun 26th - 8pm to 10pm - Concert ; $15, $20, and $25 | All ages | Reserved Seating Kitchenfest Featuring: Evans and Doherty, Richard Wood, Allie Bennett Jul 1st to Oct 16th - 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Jul 3rd to Aug 28th - 8pm - Friday Fiddle concerts with Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean Broad Cove (An Caolas Leathann) St Margaret’s of Scotland church: 178 Broad Cove Marsh Rd.: May 30th - 7:30pm - Inverness County Singers, Youg County Singers, ''Our Canada'' with Laurel Browne, Lawrence Cameron; [ Admission is by your generous donation ] Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: May 17th to Jun 14th - Ronald Williams; ground truthing, Collective Myth Jun 6th - 7pm to 10pm - celebrate 50 years with the ORAN; RSVP required; iccaguestcount@gmail.com Jun 7th - Bursting with Life · Alan Gogoll ·; artist, Ronald Williams Jun 13th - 10am to 6pm - The Second Annual Sea Glass Festival; Mike Baran, Meagahan Landry, Jun 28th to Jul 26th - Hands Dancing; annual groups exhibit Inverness Academy & Education Centre: 59 Veteran's Memorial Court: 46°13.926′N 61°17.861′W: May 20th & 21st - 6pm - A tribute to Lilith Fair; @$ 10 Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 132-Captain Angus L MacDonald: 15785 Central Ave.: 902-258-2340: Jun 27th - 8pm to 11pm - kitchenfest Pub Night ; $10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: Beech Hill, Neil McDaniel, Kevin LeVesconte The Dancing Goat Cafe & Bakery-Inverness: Central Avenue: May 31st - 4pm to 6pm - ''Raising our Voices''-coffeehouse; reading by Young Cape breton Writers; Margaree author Oisín Curran, and mentee Liam Mailman, and other young authors; FREE Whit's Public House @ The Cabot Links: 18 Cabot Lane: 902-258-3933: every Sunday - 11am to 2pm - Celtic fiddle and piano featuring local talent every Wednesday - musician-Eddie Cummings Lake Ainslie (Loch Ainslidh) Lake Ainslie Fire Hall: ... Tuesday night Adult Square Dances: # 4550 Route # 395: 902-756-2790, 902-258-2442: Jul 3rd - 8pm to 11pm - kitchenfest Pub Night ; $15 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: Leanne Aucoin, Susan MacLean, Chris Babineau, Brennan MacDonald

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SouthWestern Inverness Skye Glenn Skye Glen & Centreville Community Hall: 1904 Hwy 252: May 24th - 2pm to 4pm - milling frolic , featuring guest musicians-Braadley Murphy, James MacLean Srùbag/Tea will be served. admission by donation- May 30th - 7pm to 10pm - family Square dance in the Glen; @$ 10 ; with Donna Marie & Betty Lou; @$ 10 Brook Village (Baile Beag Na h-Aibhne) St. John the Baptist Hall: ......2026 Kitchenfest: Jun 29th - 9pm to 12:30am - Brook Village Square Dance; $10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: Donna Marie DeWolfe, Douglas Cameron, Iain MacQuarrie, Brent Chaisson St. John the Baptist Hall: 6432 Rte.#252: 46°03.071′N 61°17.840′W: 902-945-2240: Jun 5th - 7pm - Lookout Tower- releasing our new album “Lost at Foxglove”; with Garrett Mason. @$ 25 Hillsborough Hillsborough/Glendyer Hall: # 4738-Hwy #252: 902-258-5265: May 30th, Jun 13th, 27th, & Jul 11th - 7pm to 9pm - Ronelda Aylward's -Hillsborough jam sessions, bi-weekly @ $ 5; entertainers Free, Jun 14th - 3pm - Laurel's house concert at the Hillsborough-Glendyer Hall. with Bernie Felix, Robert Felix, 2:30pm-tea, coffee, sweets; 3PM-MUSIC; after music: full meal @$40 [ laurelebrowne@gmail.com, etransfer. 902-919-4664 ] Mabou (An Drochaid) town: ...2026 July 1st to 5th-#58th -Mabou Ceilidh Days Festival: Jul 1st to 5th - #58th -Mabou Ceilidh Days Festival CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: every day - 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: May 22nd - 7pm to 9pm - movie-murder on the Orient Express; @$5 14+ Jun 30th - 7:30pm to 9pm - Tuesday Night Kitchenfest Céilidh-; $12 | All Ages | Pay at the Door Featuring: Katie McNally, Neil Pearlman, Melody Cameron, Derrick Cameron Seniors Centre: Birch St.: 901-945-2108: May 20th - 7pm - Remembering Pius MacIsaac – music All donations collected at the door will be donated to the Pius MacIsaac Bursary Fund. St. Mary’s Church: Jun 2nd - 7:30pm - Inverness County Singers, Youg County Singers, ''Our Canada'' with Laurel Browne, Lawrence Cameron; [ Admission is by your generous donation ] Strathspey Performing Arts Centre: 11156 Hwy #19: 46°03.740′N 61°24.442′W: 902-945-5300: May 30th - 7:30pm - ''with a little help from our friends''-a Beatles recollection by the WesPAC players; @$25-advance Kristine MacDonald, Verna Feehan, Ashley MacDonnell, Jeannie Beks, Mike MacInnis, Darlene Ellis Beaton, Jim Mustard, Chris McDaniel; Trina Collette, Cameron MacQuarrie, Trent & Neil Campbell May 31st - 2pm - ''with a little help from our friends''-a Beatles recollection by the WesPAC players; @$25-advance Kristine MacDonald, Verna Feehan, Ashley MacDonnell, Jeannie Beks, Mike MacInnis, Darlene Ellis Beaton, Jim Mustard, Chris McDaniel; Trina Collette, Cameron MacQuarrie, Trent & Neil Campbell Jun 6th - 7:30pm - Cape Breton legend JP Cormier The Bridge - An Drochaid Museum: 11513 Main St.: 902-945-2311: May 26th - 10am - come & practice your Gaelic May 21st - 7pm - Lauchie Dan N. MacLellan & Dan Allan Gillis - Broad Cove; Gaelic month- Tea & Conversation May 28th - 7pm - Katie Margaret (Rankin) Gillis - Mabou Coal Mines; Gaelic month- Tea & Conversation The Red Shoe Pub: .....2026 ..Kitchenfest: Main St.: 902-945-2996: Jun 26th - 7:30pm to 10:30pm - Pub Night ;$15 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: Eastbound, Jessie Helen MacNeil, Lawrence Cameron, Finley MacDougall Jun 27th - 7:30pm to 10:30pm - Pub Night ; $15 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: John Pellerin, Kinnon Beaton, Betty Beaton, Mary Elizabeth MacInnis, Sandy MacDonald Jun 28th - 4pm to 7pm - Afternoon Pub; $15 | All Ages | Pay at the Door Featuring: Rodney MacDonald, Glenn Graham, Iain MacQuarrie, Malcolm MacNeil, Cameron MacNeil, Aidan MacNeil Jun 29th - 7:30pm to 10:30pm - Pub Night ; $15 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: Dara MacDonald, Adam Young, Lisa MacArthur, Colin MacDonald Jun 30th - 7:30pm to 10:30pm - Pub Night; $15 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: Robbie Fraser, Brenda Stubbert, Koryne MacDonald, Neil McDaniel Jul 1st - 7:30pm to 10:30pm - Pub Night ; $15 | All Ages | Pay at the Door Featuring: Kyle MacDonald, Doug Lamey, Hilda Chiasson, James MacLean Jul 2nd - 7:30pm to 10:30pm - Pub Night ; $15 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: Troy MacGillivray, Andrea Beaton, Joël Chiasson, Mary Beth Carty Jul 3rd - 7:30pm to 10:30pm - Pub Night; $15 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: Shelly Campbell, Donna Marie DeWolfe, Allan Dewar, Kenny Stewart Jul 4th - 7:30pm to 10:30pm - Pub Night ; $15 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: Dawn Beaton, Gabrielle MacLellan, Bonny Jean MacDonald, Tom Daniels, Jackie Dunn-MacIsaac The Red Shoe Pub: Main St.: 902-945-2996: May 29th - 7:30pm to 10:30pm - entertainment tba-FIRST DAY West Mabou (Màbu An Iar) West Mabou Hall: 2399 West Mabou Rd.: Jun 27th - 9pm to midnight - Square Dance; $15 | All Ages - 10 and under FREE | Pay at the Door Featuring: Ian MacDougall, Joël Chiasson, Derrick Cameron Kitchenfest Port Hood (Sestico) Admiral Lounge & Dining room: 148 Main St.: 902-787-3494: every Wednesday - 7pm to 9pm - Wednesday Sessions at the Admiral; with tba Jun 26th - 6pm to 9pm - Pub Night @ $15 | All Ages | Reserved Seating kitchenfest 2026 Featuring: Donnie Campbell and Jinks O’Neill, Bonny Jean MacDonald, Stephanie MacDonald, Amanda MacDougall, Ceila Cameron Jun 28th - 6pm to 9pm - Songwriters’ Circle ; $15 | All Ages | Reserved Seating kitchenfest 2026 Featuring: Aaron MacDonald, Roger Stone, Lisa Cameron, Steve MacIntyre, Gerry McDaniel Clove Hitch Bar & Bistro: #8790 Hwy #19: 902-787-3035: Jun 30th - 7pm to 10pm - Pub Night ; $15 | All Ages Until 9pm | Pay at the Door Kitchenfest Featuring: MacQuarrie Brothers, Douglas Cameron, Kolten MacDonell, Lawrence Cameron, Finley MacDougall May 21st - 6pm to 8pm - Lisa & Vern ; @$ 5 May 24th - 6pm to 9pm - Stephen Poirier ; @$ 5 May 28th - 6pm to 8pm - Charlee Wiebe ; @$ 5 St. Peter’s Parish Hall: 260 Main St.: Jun 7th - 12:30pm - Mary Janet MacDonald-High Tea and Tunes; @$25; St.Peter's CWL;902-623-2578 St. Stephen’s-Jubilee United Church Hall: 239 Main St.: 902-787-2740: May 23rd, Jun 6th, 20th, Jul 4th, & 18th - 7pm to 9pm - The Little White Church music jam sessions @$ 5; & tea; All musicians are welcome ; Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre: ......2026 Kitchenfest: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: Jun 28th - 2pm to 5pm - Céilidh $10 | All Ages | Pay at the Door Featuring: Douglas Cameron, Lisa MacArthur, Jackie Dunn-MacIsaac, Chris Babineau Jul 2nd - 7pm to 9:30pm - Masters Piano Concert ; $35 + fees | All Ages | Reserved Tickets Celtic Music Interpretive Centre: ....Sunday Ceilidhs.: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: May 24th - 2pm to 5pm - ceilidh with Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLean Jun 7th - 2pm to 5pm - ceilidh with Kimberly Fraser & Troy MacGillivray Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: May 18th to 22nd - 11:30am to 2pm - Daily Lunch Ceilidh with Entertainment Jun 29th to Jul 3rd - Betty Lou School of Piano Community Centre: 5473 Hwy # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2434: Jun 13th - 9pm - SlowCoaster; 19+ @$30-advance Creignish (Creiginnis) Community Hall: ...''Happy Hour Live Music'': 2123 Highway 19: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476: every Friday - 6pm to 9pm - Happy Hour , great music as well. The CREIG Pub & Patio May 22nd - 6pm to 9pm - the J-Walkers band May 29th - 6pm to 9pm - Woody Woodburn Jun 5th - 6pm to 9pm - Eastbound Jun 12th - 6pm to 9pm - Jon Hines Jun 19th - 6pm to midnight - the Creig summer solstice [ticketed event] Jun 26th - 6pm to 9pm - CAPO3 Jun 19th - 6pm to midnight - Summer Solstice Party with Stephen Poirier & the Donnybrooks; @$ 20 Jul 3rd - 6pm to 9pm - Callum MacDonald Jul 10th - 6pm to 9pm - Heather & Shane Jul 17th - 6pm to 9pm - the J-Walkers band Community Hall: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476: May 31st - 4pm - Inverness County Singers, Youg County Singers, ''Our Canada'' with Laurel Browne, Lawrence Cameron; [ Admission is by your generous donation ]

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Bras d’Or Lakes Area Glendale (Bràigh na h-Aibhneadh) Father John Angus Rankin Cultural Centre: #4248 Highway 105: 902-625-3441: Jun 13th - 6pm - Monthly Pub night with Trent Campbell; 19+ Jul 2nd - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Kitchenfest Concert ; $25 | All Ages | Tickets at the Door Featuring: Mary Jane Lamond, Howie MacDonald, Kimberley Fraser, Aaron Lewis, Cameron MacNeil, Malcolm MacNeil Jul 4th - 7pm to 10pm - Kitchenfest Square Dance ; $15 | All Ages | Pay at the Door Featuring: Troy MacGillivray, Brian MacDonald, Allan Dewar, Sandy MacDonald St. Mary of Angels Parish Hall: 4216 Trans Canada Hwy # 105: Jun 13th - 6pm to 9pm - monthly pub nite with Trent Campbell; 19+ Jul 11th - 6pm to 9pm - monthly pub nite with Ashley MacDonnell; 19+ Whycocomagh (Hogamah) St. Andrew's Presbyterian church: Village Road: May 31st - 7pm - An evening of folk, country and gospel music Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre: ...Winter Music Series..: Highway # 105: May 23rd - 8pm to midnight - lets celebrate Craig & Terry with music guests; Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre: Highway # 105: Jun 26th - 8pm to 10pm - Concert ; $20 | All Ages | Reserved Tickets + General Seating Kitchenfest Featuring: The Turnbull Brothers, Rachel Davis, Chrissy Crowley, Margie Beaton, Colin MacDonald Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: Jun 1st - opening day Jun 1st to Oct 17th - 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: May 29th - 8pm - Mike McKenna Jr. & a special guest Dane Pedersen, Jun 6th - 8pm - Garrett Mason Jun 14th & 21st - 4pm - Cape Breton Celtic Trad Sessions Jul 1st - 8pm - summer concert series Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Saturday ceilidhs ; @$ 5: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: May 23rd - 5pm to 8pm - No ceilidh. Pub closed May 30th - 5pm to 8pm - Woody Woodburn @ $5 Christmas Island (Eilean Na Nollaig) St. Barra Church: #27th Annual Summer Gaelic Concert Series: 47 Church Road: May 30th - 2pm to 4pm - ''Gaelic Song Workshops''-Angus MacLeod teachs old way of composing Gaelic songs Big Baddeck Little Church –Vicar's View-was St. Andrew’s United Church: 1450 Westside Rd.: Jul 17th - Dave Gunning & Mark Lang Baddeck (Badaig) Baddeck Academy-gymnasium: 370 Shore Rd.: 902-295-2359: Jun 11th - 7pm - baddeck academy band and choir-an evening of legends and adventures Bras d’or Yacht Club-Tiller & Wheel Lounge: 1 Jones St.: 902-295-2107: every Friday - 5pm to 8pm - musician's circle / Jam sessions; all welcome Freight Shed terrace: every Sunday - 5pm to 9pm - Nathan Bishop MacDonald Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: Jul 2nd to 25th - Myth of the Ostrich Royal Canadian Legion Branch #53: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: every Sunday - 9pm to 1am - tunes with Michael & Tracy Cavanaugh; @$ 5 May 29th - comedy & music nite; @$25 with Hughie Batherson; Sarah & James, Byron Phillips, Derek MacFarlene Royal Canadian Legion Branch #53: ......2026 KitchenFest: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: Jun 26th - 8pm to 11pm - Pub Night ; @ $10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: Doug Lamey, Mac Morin, Gillian Head, Chris Babineau, Rob MacLean Jun 27th - 8pm to 11pm - Pub Night ; $10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: Richard Wood, Darla MacPhee, Brent Chaisson, Michael Cavanaugh, Tracy Cavanaugh Jun 28th - 4pm to 7pm - Afternoon Pub ; @ $10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: Darrell Keigan, Hilda Chiasson, Melody Cameron, Derrick Cameron Jul 1st - 4pm to 7pm - Afternoon Pub @ $10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: Dawn Beaton, Margie Beaton, Kolten MacDonell, Eddie Cummings, Colin MacDonald Jul 3rd - 8pm to 11pm - Pub Night @ $10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: Buddy MacDonald, Chrissy Crowley, Jason Roach, Sarah MacInnis St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: Jun 13th - Rachel Davis & Buddy MacDonald Jun 14th - Rachel Davis & Buddy MacDonald Jun 15th - Chrissy Crowley & Jason Roach Jun 16th - Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLean Jun 17th - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam Young Jun 19th - Melody Cameron & Derrick Cameron & Brian Doyle Jun 20th - Mckayla MacNeil & Myles Davidson & Harold Davidson Jun 21st - Mckayla MacNeil & Myles Davidson & Harold Davidson Jun 22nd - Joe MacMaster & Friends Jun 23rd - Stephanie MacDonald & Susan MacLean Jun 24th - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam Young Jun 25th - Melody Cameron & Derrick Cameron Jun 26th - Kevin Levesconte & Neil McDaniel Jun 27th - Rachel Davis & Buddy MacDonald Jun 28th - Donne Marie DeWolfe & Buddy MacDonald Jun 29th - Chrissy Crowley & Hilda Chiasson Jul 1st - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam Young Jul 2nd - Melody Cameron & Derrick Cameron Jul 3rd - tba Jul 4th - Mckayla MacNeil & Myles Davidson & Harold Davidson Jul 5th - Mckayla MacNeil & Myles Davidson & Harold Davidson Jul 6th - Chrissy Crowley & Jason Roach Jul 7th - Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLean Jul 8th - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam Young Jul 9th - Melody Cameron & Derrick Cameron & Brian Doyle Jul 10th - Andrea Beaton & Friends Jul 11th - & Buddy MacDonald Jul 12th - & Buddy MacDonald Jul 13th - Chrissy Crowley & Jason Roach Jul 14th - tba Jul 15th - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam Young Jul 16th - Melody Cameron & Derrick Cameron & Brian Doyle Jul 17th - Kevin Levesconte & Neil McDaniel Jul 18th - Rachel Davis & Darren McMullen Jul 19th - Rachel Davis & Darren McMullen

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St Anns Bay Area Ross Ferry Marine Park: Jul 1st - 1pm to 4pm - Canada Day -kitchenfest ; Free | All Ages Featuring: Michael Cavanaugh, Tracy Cavanaugh St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College-MacKenzie Hall: ...2026; kitchenfest: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3441: Jun 24th - 7:30pm to 9pm - The KitchenFest! Tune Up Wednesday Night Ceilidh; @ $15 | All Ages | Pay at the Door Featuring: Heather MacIsaac, Natalie DeCoste, Barry MacKenzie, Natalie DeCoste, Junior Fraser, Leona Williams Jun 26th - 12:15pm to 1pm - Blas Math Lunchtime Céilidh ; @ $20 | All Ages | Reserved Seating Featuring: Cameron Chisholm, Robert Deveaux - 4pm to 6pm - Getting Primed: Afternoon Pub ;@ $12 | All Ages | Pay at the Door Featuring: Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean, Buddy MacDonald Jun 29th - 10am - KitchenFest! Pop-Up Ceilidhs-Free | All Ages Featuring: Taya MacDonald, Donald Gillis, Finley MacDougal - 12:15pm to 1pm - Blas Math Lunchtime Céilidh ; @ $20 | All Ages | Reserved Seating Featuring: Richard Wood, Mary Jessie Gillis - 4pm to 6pm - Getting Primed: Afternoon Pub ; @ $15 | All ages | Pay at the Door Featuring: J.P. Cormier, Taya MacDonald, Donald Gillis, Finley MacDougall Jun 30th - 12:15pm to 1pm - Blas Math Lunchtime Céilidh- $20 | All Ages | Reserved Seating Featuring: Brian MacDonald, Katherine MacDonald - 8:30pm - the big bash; with Signal Hill, Beech Hill, Coastline @$ 35+ 19+ Jul 2nd - 12:15pm to 1pm - Blas Math Lunchtime Céilidh- $20 | All Ages | Reserved Seating Featuring: Kyle MacNeil, Sheumas MacNeil - 5pm to 6:30pm - Traditional Codfish Supper ; @ $25 | Reserved Tickets Jul 3rd - 12:15pm to 1pm - Blas Math Lunchtime Céilidh -$20 | All Ages | Reserved Seating Featuring: Kinnon Beaton, Betty Beaton Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: Jun 5th to 7th - Gàidhlig as t-Earrach | adult Spring Gaelic Weekend 19+ Jul 6th to 10th - Summer youth session # 1 Jul 13th to 17th - Youth Summer Session # 2 Apr 27th to May 22nd - An Cùrsa Bogaidh-II & III- a Four-Week Immersion Course; Gaelic College-Concert Series-Instructor Ceilidhs: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: May 20th - 7:30pm - In PERSON and ON-LINE-with Leanne Aucoin, Susan MacLean, Ben Smith. Gaelic College-Hall of Clans: ...2026 Kitchenfest: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: Jun 26th - 10:30am to 2pm - Cultural Demonstrations Free with admission: Adults $10 | Youth (12 and under) $8 | Family (2 adults, 2 children) $25 - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - The ‘Old Time’ Concert ; $20 + fees | All Ages | Reserved Seating Featuring: Andrea Beaton, Kimberley Fraser, Aaron Lewis, James MacLean, John Pellerin, Bill Pellerin, Melody Cameron, Kelly MacLennan, Kevin Dugas, Fr. David Rankin Jun 29th - 10:30am to 2pm - Cultural Demonstrations ; Free with admission: Adults $10 | Youth (12 and under) $8 | Family (2 adults, 2 children) $25 Jun 30th - 10:30am to 2pm - Cultural Demonstrations Free with admission: Adults $10 | Youth (12 and under) $8 | Family (2 adults, 2 children) $25 - 8:30pm to 1am - The Big Bash; $35 + fees | 19+ | Advance Tickets Featuring: Signal Hill, Beech Hill, Coastline Jul 2nd - 10:30am to 2pm - Cultural Demonstrations Free with admission: Adults $10 | Youth (12 and under) $8 | Family (2 adults, 2 children) $25 - 1:30pm to 3pm - The Big Session; Donations Welcome at Door | All Ages Featuring: Kyle MacNeil, Sheumas MacNeil Jul 3rd - 10:30am to 2pm - Cultural Demonstrations Free with admission: Adults $10 | Youth (12 and under) $8 | Family (2 adults, 2 children) $25 Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: every day(from 2026 Jun 1st) - 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Jun 6th - 7:30pm - 'Trail Bound' with Deron, Bruce, Norm, Meredith & Katie; @$20 Jun 28th - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Concert ; $25 | All Ages | Reserved Seating KitchenFest Featuring: J.P. Cormier, Dara MacDonald, Stephanie MacDonald, Brent Chaisson, Adam Young Jul 1st - Canada Day celebrations; piper at 5pm, bbq, fireworks Jul 3rd - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Cape Breton Singers Circle; $25 | All Ages | Reserved Tickets + General Seating Featuring: Aaron MacDonald, Darrell Keigan, Neil McDaniel, Steve Luxton, Deron Donovan; KitchenFest Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: May 22nd to 24th - 7pm - Rob Maclean May 29th to 31st - 7pm - Buddy MacDonald Jun 5th to 7th - 7pm - Buddy MacDonald Jun 12th to 14th - 7pm - Chad Tedford Jun 19th to 21st - 7pm - Jordan Musyscyn Jun 26th to 28th - 7pm - Deron Donovan Jun 29th to Jul 3rd - 7pm - Kim Dunn Jul 4th to 6th - 7pm - Allie Bennett Jul 7th to 9th - 7pm - Steve Maclntyre Jul 10th to 13th - 7pm - Rob Maclean Jul 14th to 16th - 7pm - Darrell Keigan Jul 17th to 19th - 7pm - Nathan MacDonald Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort: #30 Buchanan Drive: 902-929-2584, 1-866-929-2585: every Thursday - music with Elia Dunbinsky & friends North Shore Firehall: 46177 Cabot trail: 902-929-2822: every Wednesday - 10am to 2pm - Weekly Gathering; FREE

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Urban Cape Breton Area Bras d’Or Big Bras d’Or Fire Hall: 1390 Old Route 5: Jun 7th - 2pm to 4:30pm - square dance; Chrissy Crowley, Jason Roach, Fire hall: Jun 7th - 2:30pm to 5pm - square dance matinee with Chrissy Crowley and Jason Roach ; Peter LeBlanc calling Seniors & Pensioners Club: 66 Main St.: May 23rd - 6pm - ''Spring Gala''-Angela's 3 course dinner party & entertainment; @$40 advance tickets only music by Ward Glogowski, Tim Glogowski, Roy Dawson, Angela Iannetti, Anurug Ware, Katmie Steele, Evan MacDonald, Advance tickets ONLY= [Angela Iannetti 902-577-8787; angelaiannetti @hotmail. com ] Little Bras d'Or Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: every Thursday - 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ; bring an instrument & join in; ; FREE Boisdale (Baghasdal) Community Hall: ....KitchenFest 2026: 3810 Grand Narrows Highway: 902-871-2013: Jul 3rd - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Concert in Boisdale Hall; @ $25 | All Ages | Reserved Tickets + General Seating Featuring: Dwayne Côté, Brian Doyle, Scott Macmillan, Eastbound Sydney Mines (Méinnean Baile Shuidni) Royal Canadian Legion Branch #8-Breton: 769 Main St.: 902-736-3206: Jul 17th - 8pm to midnight - Sydney Mines High 50 year School Reunion. North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free every day - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free every Wednesday & Sunday - 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman - music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Northern Yacht Club: 27 Seaview Drive: 902-794-9121: May 20th - 6pm to 9pm - music by Mike Cavanaugh May 30th - 6pm to 10pm - Girls night out; @$ 50 [705-562-8076; unibridledgraze@gmail.com ] St. John the Baptist Anglican Church-MacDonald Hall: 28King St.: May 31st - 7pm - An evening of folk, country and gospel music Prime Brook Brookshaven Hall & Recreation Association: 1748 Gabarus Hwy.: Jun 14th - 2pm to 5pm - Seniors Social; @$10; music by Evelyn MacRae Howie Center Red Farm: 1957 Kings Rd.: Jun 12th - 8pm to 11pm - the Hiboys Sydney (Suidni) town: May 20th to 24th - ECMA town: ...ECMA....various locations: May 20th to 24th - ECMA http://www.ecma.com May 20th - noon to 5pm - Songs & Stories Stage; @$ 15 LOCATION: Breton Crafthouse - 3:45pm to 4:45pm - Gateway to the ECMA Stage Presented by J.A. Douglas McCurdy Sydney Airport Free LOCATION: J.A. Douglas McCurdy Sydney Airport - 6pm to 8pm - ECMA All-Star Charity Basketball Game LOCATION: Cape Breton University Field House - 8pm to 11pm - ECMA 2026 Kickoff Party Presented by Atlantic Lottery; @ $44.40 LOCATION: Sacred Heart Downtown - 10:30pm to 2am - Flocase LOCATION: Ballroom Lobby - Holiday Inn Sydney Waterfront May 21st - noon to 5pm - Songs & Stories Stage LOCATION: Breton Crafthouse - 2pm to 4:30pm - Canadian Music East Coast Style: Thursday Export Showcase; $20 LOCATION: Mariner Ballroom - Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront - 5:30pm to 8pm - The 38th East Coast Music Awards Red Carpet Presented by Rogers Pre-Registration Only LOCATION: Main Concourse, Centre 200 - 8pm to 11pm - The 38th East Coast Music Awards Gala Presented by Rogers LOCATION: Centre 200 - 10:30pm to 3am - Flocase LOCATION: Ballroom Lobby - Holiday Inn Sydney Waterfront - 11pm to 1am - ECMA Kindred Voices Showcase; $15 LOCATION: Breton Crafthouse - 11pm to 1am - ECMA Full Volume Late Night Showcase; $15 LOCATION: Daniel's Taphouse - 11pm to 1:30am - ECMA Rocking Cape Breton; $15 LOCATION: Steel City Sports Bar & Steakhouse May 22nd - noon to 5pm - Songs & Stories Stage LOCATION: Breton Crafthouse - 1:30pm to 2:20pm - Canadian Music East Coast Style: Two For The Show LOCATION: Mariner Ballroom - Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront - 3pm to 5pm - Canadian Music East Coast Style: Export Showcase Presented by TIXR; $20 LOCATION: Mariner Ballroom - Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront - 5:30pm - to 7pm-Host Municipality Reception Presented By Pattison Outdoor & CBRM LOCATION: B534 Executive Commons NSCC Sydney Waterfront Campus - 6:30pm to 9:15pm - ECMA Jazz Showcase Presented by Cape Breton Beverages FREE LOCATION: Kiju's Restaurant - Membertou Trade & Convention Centre - 7pm to 10:30pm - ECMA Friday Concert; $25.00 LOCATION: Highland Arts Theatre - 8pm to 11:30pm - ECMA Black Vibes Showcase Presented by ANSMA; $25.00 LOCATION: Sacred Heart - Downtown - 8:30pm to 2:30am - ECMA Friday Songbook Showcase; $20.00 LOCATION: Breton Crafthouse - 9pm to 1:15am - ECMA Riffs & Rebels Showcase Presented by HOT 101.9; $20.00 LOCATION: Steel City Sports Bar & Steakhouse - 9:30pm to 1am - ECMA Hip Hop Showcase; $20.00 LOCATION: Daniel's Taphouse - 10:30pm to 3am - Flocase LOCATION: Ballroom Lobby - Holiday Inn Sydney Waterfront May 23rd - noon to 3pm - ECMA Queer Brunch Presented by Pride Cape Breton; Free LOCATION: Breton Crafthouse - noon to 2pm - ECMA Classical Showcase Presented by Canadian Music Centre & Debut Atlantic; $25.00 LOCATION: Highland Arts Theatre - noon to 3pm - Dairy Farmers of Canada ECMA Fan Fest; Free LOCATION: NSCC Sydney Waterfront Campus - Townsend Street at Esplanade - noon to 3:15pm - ECMA Blues Matinee Presented by East Coast Blues Society LOCATION: Steel City Sports Bar & Steakhouse - 1:30pm to 2:30pm - Canadian Music East Coast Style: Two For The Show LOCATION: Mariner Ballroom - Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront - 3pm to 5:30pm - Canadian Music East Coast Style: Export Showcase; $20.00 LOCATION: Mariner Ballroom - Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront - 5:20pm to 8pm - Celtic Cousins Stage Presented by ECMA, Showcase Scotland, Cultural Ireland & Wales Arts International (by invitation only) Free LOCATION: Kiju's Restaurant - Membertou Trade & Convention Centre - 6:30pm to 9:30pm - ECMA Rocks Presented by Nova Scotia Loyal; Free LOCATION: NSCC Sydney Waterfront Campus - Townsend Street at Esplanade - 7pm to 11pm - Moncton 2027 Spotlight Stage Sponsored by the City of Moncton; $25.00 LOCATION: Highland Arts Theatre - 8pm to 12:15am - ECMA Voices & Melodies; $25.00 LOCATION: Sacred Heart - Downtown - 8:30pm to 2:15am - ECMA Saturday Songbook Showcase LOCATION: Breton Crafthouse - 8:30pm to midnight - ECMA Indigenous Showcase Presented by Membertou First Nation and Eskasoni First Nation; Free LOCATION: Membertou Trade & Convention Centre - Kluskap - 9pm to 1:15am - ECMA Country Showcase Presented by New Country 103.5 LOCATION: Steel City Sports Bar & Steakhouse - 9:30pm - 1:45am-ECMA Vibes Presented by NS Spirit Co; $20 LOCATION: Daniel's Taphouse - 10:30pm to 3am - Flocase LOCATION: Ballroom Lobby - Holiday Inn Sydney Waterfront May 24th - 11am to 1:30pm - 38th East Coast Music & Industry Awards Presented by Needs; $44.40 LOCATION: Membertou Trade & Convention Centre - Kluskap - 4pm to 6:30pm - SOCAN Songwriters' Circle Presented by Midland; $53.58 adv / $59.71 DOS LOCATION: Membertou Trade & Convention Centre - Kluskap Breton Brewing: 364 Keltic Drive-Coxheath: 902-270-4677: May 22nd - 4pm to 7pm - (Em & Jen) Breton Crafthouse: 291 Esplanade: 902-270-4677: May 21st - 11:45pm to 1:15am - Hearts of Kin-ECMA showcase 2026 C.B. Centre for Craft & Design Gallery: 322 Charlotte St.: 902-539-7491: Jun 1st to 7th - inaugural Unama’ki Cape Breton Craft Week ; Across Unama’ki Cape Breton Full event schedule: https://capebretoncraft.com/craft-week/events/ Capri Cabaret: 235 Charlotte St.: 902-539-6195: Jul 10th - 7pm - open act is The Shithawks.-GOB Return to Sydney; @$ 45 19+ Casino Nova Scotia-Celtic Junction Bar & Grill: 525 George St.: 902-563-7777: Jun 19th - 8pm to 11pm - music with Erin O’Brien and Ronnie Hogan Centre 200: 481 George St.: 902-564-2200, 1-877-545-3330: May 21st - 8pm - 38th East Coast Music Awards Gala , with The Barra MacNeils - 2026 Dr. Helen Creighton Lifetime Achievement Award presentation and concert. May 20th to 24th - ECMA May 29th to 31st - CaperCon with Susan Roman Jun 18th - 7pm - Cape Breton Music Industry Hall of Fame. is inducting Buddy MacMaster, Bill MacNeil, Allister MacGillivray ,Gordie Sampson Jun 24th - 8pm - Flo Rida Daniel's Taphouse-Restaurant & Lounge: 456 Charlotte St.: 902-562-8586: Jun 7th - 7:30pm - Stormy Daniels; storytelling and comedy Daniel's Ale House-Restaurant & Lounge: ....2026 Kitchenfest: Jun 26th - 6pm to 9pm - Pub Night ; $10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: Darrell Keigan, Leanne Aucoin, Brenda Stubbert, Brian Doyle Jun 27th - 6pm to 9pm - Pub Night ; $10 | All Ages | Pay at the Door Featuring: Chrissy Crowley, Roger Stone, Kevin Dugas, Iain MacQuarrie, Andrew Doyle Jun 28th - 6pm to 9pm - Pub Night ; $10 | All Ages | Pay at the Door Featuring: Dawn Beaton, Margie Beaton, Abigail MacDonald, Allie Bennett, Jason MacDonald Jun 29th - 6pm to 9pm - Pub Night ; $10 | All Ages | Pay at the Door Featuring: Ian MacDougall, Hilda Chiasson, Katie McNally, Neil Pearlman, Donnie Campbell and Jinks O’Neill, Nathan Bishop MacDonald Jul 4th - 6pm to 9pm - Pub Night ; $10 | All Ages | Pay at the Door Featuring: Angus MacKenzie, Calum MacKenzie, Kenneth MacKenzie, Brennan MacDonald Doktor Luke's-coffee house: 54 Prince St.: May 23rd - 10am to noon - three Gaelic circles; Free Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: Jun 10th to 14th - FOOL Jul 8th to 12th - Narnia Membertou Trade & Convention Centre-JENU: 50 Maillard St.: 902-539-2300: May 30th - 8pm - Yuk Yuk's stand up comedy 19+ $30+ Jun 6th - 9pm - the Relatives #40th anniversary prty; 19+ @$35+ Jun 13th - 8pm - the Devin Cuddy Band with Jesse Cox ; 19+ @$ 45 in the Jenu room Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: every Thursday - 5pm to 8pm - entertainment with Aaron Lewis & Guest every Sunday - 11:30am to 2:30pm - Jazz entertainment with Carl Getto and Matt Nicholson May 21st - 5pm to 8pm - Aaron Lewis & my guest Buddy MacDonald - 5pm to 8pm - Aaron Lewis & my guest Robert Brouchard May 28th - 5pm to 8pm - Aaron Lewis & my guest Kevin Thomas NSCC Marconi Campus-waterfront campus: 170 George St.: 1-902-491-4900: May 22nd - 3pm-East Coast Music Awards NSCC waterfront campus, building A. Carleton Stone-Showcase Performance @ 3:25 PM Open Hearth Park: ...2026 July 17th to 19th--Rotary Ribfest: 190 Ferry Street: Jul 17th to 19th - #12th annual Rotary Ribfest Sacred Heart Downtown: 217 George St.: 902-919-2637: May 20th - 8pm to 11pm - ECMA 2026 kickoff party with Dave Sampson, Pretty Archi Jun 3rd - 8pm - tribute to great big sea Jul 8th - 7pm - dinner & music-; Toronto Welsh choir, & CB Chordsmen chorus; @$ 75 Simeon's Family Restaurant: 581 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-562-0251: every Sunday - 4pm to 7pm - music with Aaron C Lewis; The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: every Wednesday - 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. every Friday - 10pm to midnight - East Coast after dark -promoting Maritime culture, heritage and artistic talent every Saturday - 10pm to midnight - Cape Breton Kitchen party with Ron Neville-music of island musicians every Sunday - 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 every Sunday - 8pm to 9pm - host Wayne Tucker with Favourites from Newfoundland and Labrador The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse & Pub: 424 Charlotte St.: 902-270-8003: May 20th & 27th - 7:30pm to 8:30pm - Kimberley Fraser Session, with Guests, FREE, come and play along May 20th & 27th - 8:30pm to 10pm - All Musicians Session, FREE, come and play along May 20th - 7:30pm - Kimberley Fraser and Howie MacDonald Aaron Lewis May 27th - 7:30pm - Kimberley Fraser and Colin Grant, Joel Chiasson May 22nd - 8:30pm - Signal Hill The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse & Pub -2026 Kitchenfest: 424 Charlotte St.: Jun 30th - 7pm to 10pm - Pub Night ; $10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: Evans and Doherty, Brian MacDonald, Abigail MacDonald, Mary Beth Carty Jul 1st - 7pm to 10pm - Pub Night ; $10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: Coastline, Rodney MacDonald, Joël Chiasson, Malcolm MacNeil Jul 2nd - 7pm to 10pm - Pub Night ; $10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean, Michael Cavanaugh, Tracy Cavanaugh, Colin MacDonald Jul 3rd - 7pm to 10pm - Pub Night;$10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: Kyle MacNeil, Boyd MacNeil, Sheumas MacNeil, Donnie Campbell and Jinks O’Neill Whitney Pier Royal Canadian Legion Branch #128: 10 Wesley St.: 902-539-4112: May 29th - 8pm to midnight - disco dance with Disco Techs; @$ 20 New Waterford (Portlairge Ùr) Army, Navy, Air Force Veterans Unit #217 Hall: Wilson Ave. & Smith St.: 902-862-2423: Jul 17th - 8pm to midnight - Coal dust days-dance night with Erin O'Brien band @ $15 Colliery Lands Park: ...2026 July 12th to 19th-#43rd Annual Coal Dust Days: 902-862-4710: Jul 12th to 19th - #43rd Annual Coal Dust Day Jul 17th - 8pm to midnight - Army Navy New Waterford Coal Dust Days 80’s dance Erin O’Brien, Ronnie Hogan, Dave MacDonald, Connie O’Brien, David Burke Jul 19th - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Coal Dust Days closing fireworks; Erin O’Brien and Ronnie Hogan Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) Glace Bay Seniors and Pensioners: Upper North St.: May 20th - 1pm to 3pm - live music with the Strummers-Cape Breton's best Ukelele band The Main Event Pub & Jigger’s Lounge: 99 Union St.: 902-849-4405: May 28th - 7pm to 11pm - Brian Doucette with Richard Peach; Jul 1st - 6:30pm to 9:30pm - Pub Night ; $10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Kitchenfest Featuring: MacQuarrie Brothers, Jessie Helen MacNeil, Susan MacLean, Mary Beth Carty Jul 4th - 6:30pm to 9:30pm - Pub Night ; $10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Kitchenfest Featuring: Kenneth MacKenzie, Angus MacKenzie, Calum MacKenzie, Steve Luxton, Nathan Bishop MacDonald The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: Jun 12th - 6pm - Disney-the littlest mermaid Jr.-OVEC middle school production Jun 13th - 1pm - Disney-the littlest mermaid Jr.-OVEC middle school production - 8pm - Devin Cuddy Jul 10th - 7:30pm - Johnny Harris-''Glace Bay NS''- with Fraser Young, Graham Chittenden, Nour Hadidi

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St Peter's Area Cleveland Friends United International Convention Centre: 26 Holger’s Lane: 902-295-3441: Jul 2nd - 7pm to 9pm - Kitchenfest concert; $25 + fees | All Ages | Reserved Tickets + General Seating Featuring: The Turnbull Brothers, John Pellerin, Heather Cameron, Jackie Dunn-MacIsaac, Kenny Stewart Dundee (Dùn Deagh) Dundee Resort & Golf Club-Macrae's dining room: 2750 West Bay Highway: 902-345-2649, 1-844-638-6333: Jul 15th - Echo-Dana Ryan St. George's Channel South Mountain Arm of Gold Community Hall: 3363 West Bay Highway. R.R.2: 902-345-2200: May 25th - 6:30pm - bi-weekly summer Song Circle on alternate Monday evenings ; cuppa River Bourgeois Anne Sampson Seniors Building: 39 Recreation Rd.: May 21st, Jun 4th, 18th, Jul 2nd, & 16th - 6:30pm to 9pm - Gerry's music circle with Edna & Gerry and Friends; Grand Anse Royal Canadian Legion-branch # 47: 6834 Hwy #4: 902-345-2610: May 23rd - 9pm to 1am - Backroads; 19+ ID's @$10 May 30th - 9pm to 1am - EAST of SIXTY; 19+ ID's @$10 St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn: ....2026 Kitchenfest: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: Jun 26th - 6pm to 9pm - Pub Night @ $15 | All Ages | Reserved Seating Featuring: Wendy Abbott & Rosie Sampson, Shelly Campbell, Allan Dewar, Kenny Stewart Jun 27th - 6pm to 9pm - Pub Night @ $15 | All Ages | Reserved Seating Featuring: Kyle MacDonald, Colin MacDonald, Keith MacDonald, Delores Boudreau and Gilles Larade Jun 28th - 6pm to 9pm - Pub Night @ $15 | All Ages | Reserved Seating Featuring: Evans and Doherty, Doug Lamey, Kaitlin Lamey Jun 29th - 6pm to 9pm - Pub Night ; @ $15 | All Ages | Reserved Seating Featuring: Richard Wood, Joël Chiasson, Roger Stone, Eastbound Jun 30th - 6pm to 9pm - Pub Night; @ $15 | All Ages | Reserved Seating Featuring: Rachel Davis, Darren McMullen, Buddy MacDonald, Jason Roach Jul 1st - 6pm to 9pm - Pub Night ;@ $15 | All Ages | Reserved Seating Featuring: Robert Bouchard, Aaron Lewis, Kimberley Fraser, Mac Morin Jul 2nd - 6pm to 9pm - Pub Night ; @ $15 | All Ages | Reserved Seating Featuring: Robbie Fraser, Brenda Stubbert, Donna Marie DeWolfe, Myles Davidson, Harold Davidson Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmaster's Pub': ..Saturday Matinees: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: May 23rd - 6pm - Pat Walsh MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: every Friday - 8pm to 11pm - jam session with host Jay Smith MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: ....2026. .Kitchenfest: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: Jul 3rd - 7pm to 10pm - Pub Night ; $15 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: Kenneth MacKenzie, Angus MacKenzie, Calum MacKenzie, Gabrielle MacLellan, Tom Daniels Jul 4th - 7pm to 10pm - Pub Night; $15 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: Kyle MacDonald, Jason Roach, James MacLean, Darrell Keigan Arichat Arichat street fest: Jun 20th - 3pm to 6pm - our very first Arichat Street Fest ; along the street from Scratch Eats Market to Jeanties Mini Mart, filling the heart of Arichat with music, food, vendors, and community spirit. -TYBO will be playing at the new horizon center Island Nest Restaurant: 2344 Hwy #206: 902-226-0033: every Thursday - 7pm to 9pm - music with proceeds to Strait Richmond Palliative Care Society ( since 2019 ] Royal Canadian Legion, Branch # 150: 1219 Veterans Memorial Dr.: 902-226-3089: Jun 6th & Jul 4th - 2pm to 4pm - ''music circle'''-jam session hosted by Daniel LeBlanc. St. John's Centre for the Arts: 2513 Highway # 206: Jun 14th - 7pm - Jud Gunning in Concert; @$25-advance Jun 20th - 3pm to 6pm - Arichat Street Fest @ Free Jun 28th - 7pm - Ellen Gibling & Adrianna Ciccone @$20 '' Spring to Summer concert series'' the dusty halos Rocky Bay Community hall: 902-631-4200: May 23rd - 8pm to midnight - double band jam-Rebel Road & Boogies Corner; $20 19+ Irish Club: 751 Rocky Bay Road: May 23rd - dance with Rebel Road, Boogie Corner; @$ 15-advance May 30th - noon to 5pm - fundraiser for Robbie & Joanie Kehoe; live music D’Escousse Civic Improvement Centre: 3276 Hwy #320: Jun 20th - 7pm - Lennie Gallant; @$ 40 Groundswell Pub & Inn: # 3283 Highway 320: 902-777-7777: every Friday - 6pm to 8pm - open mic with host Tyrone David

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Mainland Area Aulds Cove (Camus An Tuirc-nimhe) Cove Motel: 298 D 31 Rd.: 902-747-2700: Jun 10th - Echo-Dana Ryan Havre Boucher Community Centre: .....2026 -Hank's Jamboree: 12401 Highway #4: 902-234-2188: May 23rd - 6pm to 11pm - Retro cold plaate Dinner & dance with Music Videos; @$ 25; 19+ May 24th - 1pm to 4pm - Hank's Jamboree @$ 5; light lunch included [ 4th sunday monthly ] [musicians free, ] all proceeds go towards Community Centre, LAST one before summer break!!! Guysborough Intervale St. Patrick’s Hall: 175 North Intervale Rd.: Jun 21st & Jul 19th - 2pm - Kitchen party. all welcome; @$ 5; and a lunch Guysborough (Baile Mhainisdear) Miles MacDonald Performance Centre: 27 Green St.: 902-533-2015: May 24th - 2pm - music of John Prine; The Prine Numbers, Michael Dalton and Devin Ryan; @$30-advance May 31st - 2pm - Doris Mason, Scott Macmillan CANCELLED St Andrews (Cill Rìmhinn) vanderWeils- Big Barn Little Farm: 717 Meadow Green Rd.: Jun 14th - 5pm - El Balcom -east coast tour Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: every Monday - 6pm to 10pm - Bob Kingsley's -Country top 40 every Sunday - 7pm to 8pm - the CJFX Ceilidh--Cape Breton Fiddles with Dave Gillis; every Sunday - 2pm to 6pm - Daryl MacLean's COUNTRY GOLD; 4 hours of great Classic Country music. http://countrygold.ca/ every Sunday - 8pm to 10pm - Sounds Atlantic-with Paul Kerwin, Glenn Baker & his guests ; Half Cocked Brewing Company: 1290 Highway 245: 902-735-2090: Jun 20th - Summer Solstice party with Fairmont Road; @$ 15 Heritage Museum: 20 East Main St.: 902-863-6160: May 28th - 7pm - ceildih with Natalie DeCoste, Leona Williams, Junior Fraser, Heather MacIsaac, Barry MacKenzie; @$ 10 Jun 25th - 7pm to 8:30pm - ceildih with John Pellerin, Leona Williams, Junior Fraser, Richard MacIsaac; @$ 10 Jul 2nd - 7pm to 8:30pm - ceildih with Anna Ludlow, Leona Williams, Junior Fraser, Matthew Anderson; @$ 10 Jul 9th - 7pm to 8:30pm - ceildih with Stephanie MacDonald, Leona Williams, Junior Fraser, Scott Williams, Barry MacKenzie; @$ 10 Jul 16th - 7pm to 8:30pm - ceildih with Donna Marie DeWolfe, Leona Williams, Junior Fraser, Grayson Hudson; @$ 10 Market Square: 133 Church Street: Jun 13th - music with Mary Beth Carty St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: Jun 19th - 7:30pm - Fundraiser for Bridge the Bauer-Carolyn Curry-all roads lead home Jul 14th to 25th - MAIN STAGE-Murder at Ackerton Manor by Steven Gallagher St FX -Keating Centre: May 30th - Mi'kmaw Kina'matnewey ·prom 2026-Northern Lights; DJ entertainment We are excited to invite potential Grade 12 grads to register for our 2026 MK Prom St. FX-Schwartz School of business-room # 205: Antigonish International Film Festival: Jul 2nd to 5th - ''Moses Coady & the Sisters of St. Martha go to the Keppoch''' the Ships of 1801 presents James River Riverside International Speedway: 902-863-2410: Jun 26th - Matt Minglewood band & guests-hammer down; ; @$48 Maryvale (Allt A´ Mheiligein) Maryvale Schoolhouse hall: # 4 JRS Drive-Highway #245: 902-863-5696: May 22nd - 8pm to 11pm-Square Dance @ $15 . with Rodney MacDonald, Glenn Graham, Jackie Dunn-MacIsaac @$ 15 New Glasgow (Glaschu Ùr) Glasgow Square Theatre: 155 Riverside Pkwy: 902-752-4800: Jul 4th - 7:30pm - Ron Sexsmith, Terra Spencer Trinity United Church: 151 Temperance St.: Jul 18th - 7pm to 9:30pm - Lennie Gallant; @$35 Pictou (Phiogto) DeCoste Entertainment Centre: 90 Water St.: 1-800-353-5338, 902-485-8848: May 28th - 7:30pm - the Barra's 40th anniversary tour Trenton Hillside Community Hall: 27 Chance Harbour Rd.: 902-755-3938: every Friday - 6:30pm to 9pm - Kitchen party jam; All singers and players welcome, musicians free of charge, audience @$ 5 River John (Abhainn Eòin) farm: ....2026 July 16th to 18th- #15th annual Bainfest: 18 Wildflower Lane: 902-440-0803: Jul 16th to 18th - #15th annual Bainfest Tatamagouche Grace Jollymore Joyce Arts Centre: 31 Creamery Rd.: 902-657-3500: Jun 4th - 7pm - Great big sea tribute with Off the Rock Truro BellyUp BBQ & Grill: 214 Robie St.: 902-893-7779: Jun 13th - 9pm - big shiny 90's; @$20-advance Julias Lounge: 165 Willow St.: every Wednesday - 8pm to midnight - acoustic jams Marigold Cobequid Cultural Centre: 605 Prince St.: 902-897-4004: May 25th - 7:30pm - the Barra's 40th anniversary tour SOLD OUT Jun 21st - 2pm - The Johnny Cash Songbook-A Tribute to The Man in Black; with Rob Smith, Jackie Putnam, Nicolas Langille; The Commune-Restaurant: 563 Prince St.: 902-843-1230: Jun 2nd, 16th, 30th, & Jul 14th - 6pm to 9pm - All Ages Open Mic with Meghan Lynn Carroll's Corner Carrolls Corner Community Center: 9 Milford Rd: Jun 7th - 1pm to 4pm - Carroll's Corner Jam Sessions with host Kimberley Holmes ; Admission is a donation to Maritime Fiddle Festival ; Kimberley Holmes 902-221-4328 fiddlerdog1@yahoo.ca All ages Avondale Avon River -Artists landing art gallery: 17 Belmont Rd.: Jun 21st & Jul 19th - 3pm - Sofa Sundays upstairs on third sunday monthly; info@fullcirclefestival.ca Jul 19th - 3pm - Janelle Levesque, Tayler Jade Newport Landing Avondale Sky Winery and D'Vine Morsels Restaurant: .......Full Circle Festival: 80 Avondale Cross Rd.: 902-221-5475: Jun 19th to 21st - #17th Annual Full Circle Festival Millbrook Millbrook Power Centre: 42 Legends Avenue: Jul 15th & 16th - World Waltes Championship; [giselle@kinv.ca] Summerville Kempt Shore campground: 5701 Highway 215: Jul 16th to 19th - Music Festival; the public service, JP Cormier, Terra Spencer Band, Charlie A/Court band Campbell & Johnston, Kim Dunn, Matt Hughes band, the Divorcees, Julia Cunnungham, Lady Rogue Annapolis Royal King's Theatre: 2019 St George St.: 902-532-7704: May 27th - 7:30pm - the Barra's 40th anniversary tour Upper Musquodoboit Lemmon Hill Community Centre: 272 Upper Musquodoboit Rd: May 30th - 2pm - Nicholas Langille, with Lucas Whitehead; @$ 20 Sackville Freemans: 902-865-2555: every Thursday - 8pm to 11pm - freejam open mic with freeham houseband, feat, host Jer Mombo Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: every Saturday - 8am - conversations, music, and the voices and views of Nova Scotia's Gaelic community. http://live.cioe975.ca/ every Saturday - 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickey every Saturday - noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquette every Sunday - 3pm to 4pm - The Voice of New Scotland with Jean Watson every Sunday - 9am to 11am - Barn Dance with Keith Ross every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday - 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday - 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Pink Piano Cafe & Lounge: 585 Sackville Dr.: every Wednesday - 1st & 3rd wednesday-is songwriters circle, & 2nd and 4th Wednesdays-is open stage May 23rd - 7:30pm - Dave Carroll, Jon Mullane May 31st - 2pm - SFHAA Wolfville-Kim Barlow Jun 12th - 7pm - David Muise, Mel Farrimond Dartmouth Dahlia: 15 Kings Wharf: every Wednesday - 7pm to 10pm - Open Mic with Kam Hayes-our 2nd anniversary Life Branch Church: 10 Lancaster Drive: May 31st - 3pm - Duke Ellington Sacred Concert; Nova Voce, Cantabile choir of Truro, Tuesday night band Montes Showbar Grill: 245 Waverley Rd.: 902-435-1770: every Thursday - 8pm - jam with-Dan Baird and his recurring cast Stairs United Church: 44 Hester St.: Jul 7th - 7:30pm - Jazz Fest at Stairs The Cottage Café | An Teachín: Paddler's Cove-300 Prince Albert Rd.: every Tuesday - 6:30pm - Scottish Gaelic conversation group hosted by Cathy Ann MacPhee & Emily McEwan Halifax (Halafacs) music festival: .2026 June 17th to 21st-#13th Annual Halifax Celtic Festival: Jun 17th to 21st - #13th Annual Halifax Celtic Festival https://www.hfxcelticfest.ca/ Spatz Theatre/Citadel High Citadel Hill-Garrison grounds: Jun 26th & 27th - ''Halifax Music Fest''-The Chicks, Shaboozey and Blue Rodeo; from $155 to $380 Dalhousie - Rebecca Cohn Auditorium-Arts Centre’s: 6101 University Ave.: 902-494-3820: May 22nd - 7:30pm - the Barra MacNeils-40th Anniversary Tour Driftwood Coastal Diner: 2103 Gottingen St.: every Tuesday - 7:30pm to 10:30pm - live acoustic Irish traditional music jam; hosted by Ellen Gibling & Colin Carrigan Eastern Tea Bar: 2093 Gottingen St;: May 30th - 10am - conversations at the tea room; Bruidhinn na Gàidhlig; Garrison Grounds: Jun 27th - The Halifax Music Fest halifaxmusicfest.com Light House Arts Centre: 1800 Argyle St.: 782-414-9902: Jun 17th & 18th - Billy Bragg -tour 26, with Carsie Blanton Prospect Road Community Center: Prospect Rd.: every Friday - 7pm to 9pm - Jam Session Rumours Lounge & Cabaret: 1688 Lower Water St.: Jun 18th & 25th - 7pm - Broadway musical theatre cabaret; 19+ fundraiser supporting accessible arts in our community. Sir James Dunn Theatre: 6101 University Avenue: 902-494-3820: May 25th to Jun 7th - Scotia Festival of Music 2026; May 25th - Gala concert featuring music by Ravel, Strauss, and Grieg — plus a complimentary post-concert reception. 🥂 May 28th - ''Return of the Light'', will have its Nova Scotia premiere, Stravinsky’s groundbreaking The Rite of Spring, May 31st - Mark Fewer takes on György Ligeti’s -''Violin Concerto''' Jun 7th - music by Ana Sokolović, Ian Cusson, and John Adams The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: May 21st - 7:30pm - Gina Burgess (Full Band Show) May 22nd - 8pm - Robert Thomas & the sessionmen W/ Freya Milliken May 23rd - 8pm - SOLD OUT! Pretty Archie May 24th - 1pm - Pretty Archie - Unplugged - 7pm - Brass Camel May 28th - 7:30pm - 2 TIX LEFT! Field Guide W/ His His (solo) May 30th - 1:30pm - Petty Larceny - The Music Of Tom Petty - 8pm - SOLD OUT: Petty Larceny - The Music Of Tom Petty Jun 3rd - 7pm - Atlantic Poetry Reading Jun 4th - 7:30pm - Acres and Acres W/ Karol Brown Jun 5th - 8pm - Alternative Night W/ idialedyournumber, Elora's Garden & Proud Dads The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: every Monday - 8pm to 10pm - Session with Dave MacIsaac & Louis Benoit The Seahorse Tavern-: 2037 Gottingen St.: 902-423-7200: Jun 4th & Jul 2nd - 7pm - @ $10-advance; New Music Thursday" series Hubbards Shore Club-Tuna Blue: 167 Shore Club Rd.: 902-857-1790: Jun 19th - 5pm to 8pm - Shaun RIchards Jun 20th - 5pm to 8pm - Donovan Cyr Jun 26th - 5pm to 8pm - Maurice Acoin Jun 27th - 1pm to 4pm - DJ IV - 5pm to 8pm - Gary Mason Jun 28th - 5pm to 8pm - Mike Lloyd Jul 1st - noon to 3pm - Peter Grant Jul 3rd - 5pm to 8pm - Mike Lloyd Jul 4th - 5pm to 8pm - Jackson Weldon Jul 5th - 2pm to 5pm - Tyler Key Jul 9th - 5pm to 8pm - Peter Grant Jul 10th - 5pm to 8pm - Joshua Pelham Jul 11th - 1pm to 4pm - Fog Jul 16th - 5pm to 8pm - Mike Lloyd Jul 17th - 5pm to 8pm - Shaun Richards Jul 18th - 1pm to 4pm - DJ IV Chester Lordly Park: Jul 7th - 6pm to 8pm - Michele Mock & the Moccasins Jul 14th - 6pm to 8pm - Cut Split and Delivered Liverpool Astor Theatre: 219 Main St.: 902-354-5250: Jun 5th - 7:30pm - tribute to Great Big Sea; ''off the rock;; @$45 Hank Snow Museum: 148 Bristol Ave.: 902-354-4675, 1-888-450-5525: Jun 3rd - noon to 2:30pm - BBQ and music with Dick Henneberry, Saltwater Cowboys, Truelove Ways Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: every day - 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas

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