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( Top of Page )Northern Inverness AreaPetit-ÉtangCap-Rouge/ Mkwesaqtuk campground: Monday night music at the park: 18283 Cabot Trail: 902-224-2642: every Wednesday(through 2025 Aug 27th) - 4pm to 8:30pm - Charlo & Zabeth-free music, animation, local musiciansJul 14th - 7pm - Claude et ChesterJul 21st - 7pm - Square danceJul 28th - 7pm - Square dance- Sylvia LelièvreAug 4th - 7pm - Groupe ChoraleAug 11th - 7pm - Nicole et MichelleAug 18th - 7pm - Ashley Aucoin et amisChéticamptown-La Société Saint-Pierre: .. 2025 July 31st to 3rd-#50th Annual Festival de l'Escaouette: ; 15584Cabot Trail,: 902-224-2642, 902-224-1876: Jul 31st to Aug 3rd - #50th Annual Festival de l'EscaouetteAréna: 46°38.500′N 60°59.976′W: 902-224-2642, 902-224-1876: Jul 26th - Aaron Lewis , High Society, PrivateersBlack Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: Aug 20th - 8pm - Mary Beth Carty & moreDoryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: every Sunday - 2pm - Trad Sessions -join a community jamevery Wednesday(through 2025 Aug 27th) - 7pm to 9pm - music by River's BendJul 10th - 8pm - talent nightJul 11th - 7pm - Louis ArsenaultJul 12th - 2pm - Shelly Campbell & Joel Ciasson
-9pm-Sonic HighwayJul 13th - 6pm - Jeannine Chiasson, Kathleen & Andre LeBlancJul 15th - 8pm to 11pm - Richard Wood & Jason RoachJul 17th - 8pm - talent nightJul 19th - 2pm to 6pm - Joe MacMaster-Aug 23rd - 2pm to 6pm - Barra MacNeilsLa Place des arts Père Anselme Chiasson Auditorium-NDA: 15118 Cabot Trail: 46°37.511′N 61°00.959′W: 902-224-1876, 902-224-2642: every Wednesday(through 2025 Aug 27th) - 8pm to 9:30pm - black box series; with special guests; limited seatingJul 16th - Colette DeveauxJul 23rd - Rusty JamesAug 3rd - #50th scout festival- An evening full of music and Acadian prideAug 6th - Nicole & MichelleAug 13th - Martin AucoinAug 20th - Mary Beth CartyAug 27th - Robert & Adèle DeveauxAug 30th - Country BoysLa Place du Pêcheurs: Aug 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, & Sep 4th - 7pm to 8:30pm - outdoor concert series-every thursday (except July 31)Jul 10th - 7pm to 8:30pm - music with Andrea Beaton & Jason RoachLe Conseil des arts de Chéticamp: 15118 Cabot Trail: 902-224-1876: Jul 16th - Celette DeveauxJul 19th - Allons-yJul 23rd - Rusty JamesAug 3rd - #50th scout festival- An evening full of music and Acadian prideAug 6th - NIcole et MichelleAug 13th - Martin AucoinAug 20th - Mary Beth CartyAug 27th - Robert et Adele DeveauzAug 30th - Country BoysLe Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: every Wednesday, Friday, & Saturday - 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Glen Roacheevery Monday - 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Andrew and Markevery Thursday - 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Martin Aucoinevery Sunday - 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Crissy Crowley & Jason RoachLes Trois Pignons: 15584 Cabot Trail, box 430: 902-224-2642: every Thursday - Cheticamp Fiddle Session led by Gillian Head-outdoor eveningsSenior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's Club: every Tuesday - 7pm to 9:30pm-Amateur Musical Circle-local talentGrand-ÉtangCentre de la Mi-Carême: 51 Harbour Rd., Old Cabot Trail Rd.: 46°32.974′N 61°02.769′W: 902-224-1016: Jul 13th - 7pm to 10pm - All Ages square dance with Donna Marie DeWolfe, & Hilda Chiasson
Neil Poirier and myself will be calling setsJul 27th - 7pm to 10pm - All Ages square dance withBelle-CôteCommunity Centre: .....2025 July 23rd to 27th-Belle Côte Days: 10615 Cabot Trail: Jul 23rd to 27th - Belle Côte DaysJul 23rd - noon - golf, 6pm-paddle board parade -bridge to wharf, 7pm-opening & music with Louis Arsenault &
friends at Belle Cote CentreJul 24th - 9pm - Robbie Chiasson Memorial triathlon, 1pm-card games, 6pm-children's bass fishing derby
-7pm-an evening of Belle Cote stories at Belle Cote CentreJul 25th - 9am - horseshoe tournament; 2pm-kids scavenger hunt; 9pm-outdoor dance with Sonic Highway @$20; 19+Jul 26th - 8am - community breakfast, & vendor market; 2pm-kid's fun day
-7pm-jam session [Herman 902-202-5960]Jul 27th - 11am - chicken BBQ-Margaree Forks Fire Dept; @$ 20; 1pm-family beach bash
-7pm-tunes & tides on the beach 10pm-Fireworks finale-beach
( Top of Page )Margaree AreaEast Margaree (Margaraidh An Ear)St. Michael’s Hall: 1176 East Margaree Rd.: 902-235-2970: Aug 9th - 8pm - All Ages square dance withbehind St. Michael’s Church: ... 2025 August 9th to 10th-Annual Margaree Highland Games (MHG): 1181 East Margaree Rd.: 902-235-2744: Aug 9th & 10th - Annual Margaree Highland Games (MHG) CASH ONLY
902-235-2744 http://www.highlandgames.mfocc.caMargaree Forks (Bruach Na h-Aibhne)Dr Coady & Tompkins Memorial Library: 7972 Cabot Trail: 46°20.064′N 61°05.873′W: 902-248-2821: Jul 20th - 6:30pm - Judy MacIsaac & Aaron MacDonald; Margaree Summer concert series; $ 10Aug 3rd - 6:30pm - the Silent Alarmists & Trina Collette; Margaree Summer concert series; $ 10Firemen’s club: 7811 Cabot trail: 902-248-2952: every Thursday - 7pm to 9pm - jam night music; 19+ donations to Margaree meals on wheelsJul 12th - 7pm - Alexander Anderson & Brynn Currie-''Feed NS Tour'' @$ 15Aug 21st - 8pm - Cape Breton Comedy Fest-@$40+; with Heidi Brander, Kyle Hickey, Travis Lindsay, Hughie BathersonNortheast Margaree (Acarsaid Mhargaraidh)Seniors Hall: 66 Crowdis Cross Rd.: every Friday - 2pm to 4pm - jam session ; FREESouthwest Margaree (Bràigh na h-Aibhne)St Joseph's Parish Hall: 19678 Highway # 19: 902-248-2677: Jul 11th - 7pm to 10pm - FAMILY square DANCE with Shelly Campbell & Allan Dewar, @$ 10;Jul 18th - 8:30pm to 11:30pm - Adult DANCE with John Pelerin & Allan DewarJul 25th - 8:30pm to 11:30pm - Adult DANCE with Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLeanJul 27th - midnight - Adult dance after Broad Cove; with Shelly Campbell & Allan Dewar ID's @$ 10;Aug 1st - 8:30pm to 11:30pm - Adult DANCE with Ian MacDougall & tba @$ 10;Aug 8th - 7pm to 10pm - FAMILY square DANCE with Chrissy Crowley & tba @$ 10;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: Jul 10th - 8pm - music with Neil McDaniel.Jul 11th - 8pm - All-ages Fiddle Concert-with Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLean. .Jul 16th - 8pm - All-ages Fiddle Concert-Ceilidh. with Chrissy Crowley & Colin Grant, Hilda Chiasson
Short square dance after 10 p.m.Jul 17th - 8pm - music with Neil McDaniel.Jul 18th - 8pm - All-ages Fiddle Concert-with Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLean.Jul 23rd - 8pm - Fiddle Concert-Ceilidh. Short square dance after 10 p.m.Jul 24th - 8pm - Neil McDaniel.Jul 25th - 8pm - Fiddle Concert-Ceilidh. Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLean. .Jul 30th - 8pm - Fiddle Concert-Ceilidh. Short square dance after 10 p.m.Jul 31st - 8pm - Neil McDaniel.Aug 1st - 8pm - BARN Fiddle Concert-Ceilidh. Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLean.Aug 6th - 8pm - Fiddle Concert-Ceilidh. Short square dance after 10 p.m.Aug 8th - 8pm - Fiddle Concert-Ceilidh. Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLean.Aug 13th - 8pm - Fiddle Concert-Ceilidh. Short square dance after 10 p.m.Aug 15th - 8pm - Fiddle Concert-Ceilidh. Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLean.Aug 20th - 8pm - Fiddle Concert-Ceilidh. Short square dance after 10 p.m.Aug 22nd - 8pm - Fiddle Concert-Ceilidh. Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLean.Aug 27th - 8pm - Fiddle Concert-Ceilidh. Short square dance after 10 p.m.Aug 29th - 8pm - Fiddle Concert-Ceilidh. Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLean.The Normaway Inn-Music Room: 691 Egypt Rd.: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: every Monday - 8:30pm - Neil McDaniel- Guitar, Vocals. Mandolin, Tin Whistles, Celtic Piano.The Normaway Inn-barn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: every Wednesday(through 2025 Aug 27th) - 8pm-fiddle /concert/ ceilidhevery Friday - 8pm-fiddle /concert/ ceilidhBroad Cove (An Caolas Leathann)St Margaret’s of Scotland parish grounds: ....2025 July 27th-#69th Annual Broad Cove Scottish Concert: 178 Broad Cove Marsh Rd: 46°15.294′N 61°16.105′W: Jul 27th - 3pm to 9pm - #69th Annual Broad Cove Scottish Concert ;
Andrea Beaton Betty Lou Beaton Harvey Beaton Kinnon Beaton Dawn & MargieBeaton Sheena Boucher
Melody Cameron Celtic Touch Dancers Pellrine Bros. Shelly Campbell Brian Doyle Charlotte & Flora Jackson
Isabel MacEachern Alice Freeman Coiser an Eilean, Kevin Dugas, Beech Hill , Kevin Dugas, Joe Murphy,
Steve Ashton & Chris Johnston, Ian McKinnon, Rodney MacDonald, Howie MacDonald , Kyle MacDonald ,
Dara Smith-MacDonald, Ian MacDougall , Sarah MacInnis, James MacLean , Kolten, MacDonell, Marion MacLeod
Andrew MacLeod, Joe MacMaster , Jason Roach, Heather MacQuarrie, Ava & Thomas Paufler,
La Swing du Suête , Rachel Davis & Darren McMullen, Rankin MacInnis & broken Reeds
-9pm-square dance featuring Shelly Campbell. at Southwest Margaree HallInverness (An Sithean)Fire Hall: 15797 Rte # 19-Central Ave.: Jul 22nd - 10pm to 1am - Caper @$ 15 after the fishermen's picnicICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: Jun 29th to Jul 27th - Hands Dancing exhibitAug 9th - 6:30pm to 10:30pm - Poet of a Common Man: Merle Haggard Tribute Night
with Lawrence Maxwell and his ensemble, the Band of Fugitives.Aug 9th & 30th - Annual Sunset Music FestivalJul 17th - 7pm - book signing ''Vera Bushwack''-with Sig Burwash & Amish MorrellAug 9th - 6:30pm to 10:30pm - poet of a common man-merle haggard tribute nightAug 10th to Oct 2nd - 3pm - Joan Jonas-we come from the seaAug 30th - 6:30pm to 10:30pm - sunset series=Maximum OverdriveICCA Arts Centre: 2022 Sept 23rd to 25th--#14th Annual Cabot Trail Writers Festival: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: Aug 9th - 7pm - the ""Sunset Series""" -Lawrence Maxwell & the Fugitives- ''Poet of a Common Man''
-a tribute to Merle HaggardMill Road Social Enterprises.: 20 Mill Road: Jul 18th - 7:30pm to 11pm - 2nd annual HOFF REUNION with Signal Hill, Stephen Poirier; @$ 43.93; or $40-advanceRoyal Canadian Legion Branch # 132-Captain Angus L MacDonald: 15785 Central Ave.: 902-258-2340: Jul 19th - 3pm to 6pm - Glen MacNeilScotsville (Bun Na h-Aibhne)Scotsville firehall: Jul 15th - 7pm to 9pm - family square dance with Kyle MacDonald and Colin MacDonald.
Refreshments will be served. @$ 10Lake Ainslie (Loch Ainslidh)Lake Ainslie Fire Hall: ... Tuesday night Adult Square Dances: # 4550 Route # 395: 902-756-2790, 902-258-2442: Jul 15th - 7pm - family square dance with music by Kyle MacDonald and Colin MacDonaldMacDonald House Museum: 3458 Hwy # 395: 46°08.045′N 61°08.500′W: 902-258-3317: Aug 9th - noon to 4pm - open house; live music, bbq
( Top of Page )SouthWestern InvernessGlenville (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: Jul 10th - 1pm to 3pm - Kyle MacDonald & Neil McDaniel - 8pm to 10pm - Stephanie MacDonald & Sandra GillisJul 11th - 1pm to 3pm - Neil McDaniel - 8pm to 10pm - Derrick & Melody CameronJul 12th - 1pm to 3pm - Taya MacDonald & Finley MacDougall - 8pm to 10pm - Darrell LaheyJul 13th - 1pm to 3pm - John Francis MacNeil - 8pm to 10pm - Neil McDaniel, Jessi LevescounteJul 14th - 1pm to 3pm - Michelle Stevens - 8pm to 10pm - Michelle StevensJul 15th - 1pm to 3pm - Neil McDaniel - 8pm to 10pm - Koryne MacDonald & Sandra GillisBrook Village (Baile Beag Na h-Aibhne)St. John the Baptist Hall: ....Monday night Adult square dances: 6432 Rte.#252: 46°03.071′N 61°17.840′W: 902-945-2240: Jul 14th - 9pm - 12:30am-Adult Square Dance with Rodney MacDonald, Allan Dewar, James MacLeanJul 21st - 9pm - 12:30am-Adult Square Dance withJul 28th - 9pm - 12:30am-Adult Square Dance withAug 4th - 9pm - 12:30am-Adult Square Dance with-Aug 11th - 9pm - 12:30am-Adult Square Dance with--Aug 18th - 9pm - 12:30am-Adult Square Dance with--Aug 25th - 9pm - 12:30am-Adult Square Dance with--Sep 1st - 9pm - 12:30am-Adult Square Dance with--Mabou (An Drochaid)Arena: ......Mabou Farmers Market: 186 Mabou Harbour Rd.: 46°04.614′N 61°24.074′W: 902-945-2378: every Sunday - 11am to 2pm - farmers market with local entertainmentJul 13th - 11am to 2pm - Music from Lori EliasJul 20th - 11am to 2pm - Music from Neil McDaniel. ACAP Cape Breton will be at our Community TableJul 27th - 11am to 2pm - Music from Taya MacDonald, Donald Gillis & Finley MacDougallAug 3rd - 11am to 2pm - Music from Darrell LahayAug 10th - 11am to 2pm - Music from Mike MacInnisAug 17th - 11am to 2pm - Music from Mary Beth CartyAug 24th - 11am to 2pm - Music from Vincent MacDonald and Elly Gouthro.
ACAP Cape Breton will be at our Community TableAug 31st - 11am to 2pm - Music from Alan AucoinSep 7th - 11am to 2pm - Music from Brad ReidBeinn Mhàbu -Mabou Hill College: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-623-0455: Jul 17th - 7pm - in the Central Classroom with a lecture by Dr. Alasdair C Whyte.CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: every day - an internet based radio stationCommunity Centre-St. Mary's Parish Hall: 11538 Main St.: 46°04.341′N 61°23.412′W: 902-945-2630: every Tuesday(through 2025 Aug 19th) - 7:30pm to 9pm - Tuesday Night Céilidh; @ $12 / children 12 and under FreeJul 15th - 7:30pm to 9pm - Tuesday Night Céilidh; Rodney MacDonald & Iain MacQuarrieJul 22nd - 7:30pm to 9pm - Tuesday Night Céilidh; Howie MacDonald & Hilda Chiasson
& Clare Salem & Yann Cariou from Brittany FranceJul 29th - 7:30pm to 9pm - Tuesday Night Céilidh; Joe MacMaster & Andrea BeatonAug 5th - 7:30pm to 9pm - Tuesday Night Céilidh; Mairi Rankin & Iain MacQuarrieAug 12th - 7:30pm to 9pm - Tuesday Night Céilidh; Donna Marie DeWolfe & Mac MorinAug 26th - 7:30pm to 9pm - Tuesday Night Céilidh; Kinnon & Betty BeatonThe Bridge - An Drochaid Museum: 11513 Main St.: 902-945-2311: Jul 13th - 2pm - Robert Deveaux-''Languages of Cape Breton''.'The Red Shoe Pub: Main St.: 902-945-2996: Jul 10th - 7pm - Stephen PoirierJul 11th - 7:30pm to 10:30pm - Rachel Davis & Jason RoachJul 12th - 7pm - Lisa Cameron. Vern MacDougallJul 13th - 4pm - Joe MacMaster, Iain MacQuarrieJul 14th to 16th - 5pm - Neil MacDanielWest Mabou (Màbu An Iar)West Mabou Hall: 2399 West Mabou Rd.: Jul 12th - 9pm to midnight - Square Dance Maili, Angus, Kenneth & Calum MacKenzie @$12West Mabou Hall: #6th Annal Mabou School of Cape Breton Step Square Dance classes: 2399 West Mabou Rd.: Jul 21st to 25th - #7th Annual Mabou School of Cape Breton Step Square Dance classes; hosted by Melody Cameron,
Jenny MacKenzie, Cheryl MacQuarrie , Abigail MacDonald, NIcole Deveau, Gerard Beaton , John Pellerin ,
presenters & musicians are Hilary Romard, Neil Poirier , Hannah Krebs, Kyle MacDonald , Kevin Dugas,
Kenneth MacKenzie, Derrick Cameron , Iain MacQuarrie ; http://capebretonstepdance.comMabou RidgeBig Belle Farm: 891 SW Mabou Ridge Rd.: Aug 15th & 16th - 5pm to midnight - #7 Annual Blueberry jam;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.Jul 10th - 9pm to midnight - square dance with Howie MacDonald & Mac MorinJul 17th - 9pm to midnight - square dance with Shelly CampbellJul 24th - 9pm to midnight - square dance with Kenneth MacKenzieJul 31st - 9pm to midnight - square dance with John Pellerin, Allan DewarAug 7th - 9pm to midnight - square dance with Douglas Cameron, Iain MacQuarrieAug 14th - 9pm to midnight - square dance with Mike Hall & Hilda ChaissonAug 21st - 9pm to midnight - square dance with Vincent MacDonald, Taya MacDonald,
Cameron MacNeil, Donald GillisAug 31st - 9pm to midnight - square dance with Andrea Beaton, Troy MacGillivrayPort Hood (Sestico)town: .......2025 July 28th to Aug 3rd-Chestico Days Summer Festival: #45 Wharf Rd.: 902-787-2083: Jul 28th to Aug 3rd - Chestico Days Summer FestivalAdmiral Lounge & Dining room: 148 Main St.: 902-787-3494: every Wednesday - 7pm to 9pm - Wednesday Sessions at the Admiral; with tba....2025 July 7th to Aug 26th -8th Annual Central Park Ceilidhs: 12 Fraser Street: every Monday(through 2025 Aug 25th) - 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 chairJul 14th - 7pm to 8pm - Daarryl LaHay, Hugh John BeatonJul 21st - 7pm to 8pm - Gerry McDaniel & tbaJul 28th - 7pm to 8pm - Glen MacNeil, Peter MacKenzieAug 4th - 7pm to 8pm - the corner crew & DJ & Ryan EhlerAug 11th - 7pm to 8pm - Mike MacInnis, Kyle, JordiAug 18th - 7pm to 8pm - Capo 3, Larry Mugford, Ronelda AlywardAug 25th - 7pm to 8pm - tbaChestico Museum & Historical Society: .....Summer Ceilidh series: 8095 Hwy # 19: 45°58.877′N 61°31.028′W: 902-787-2244: Jul 10th - 7pm to 8pm - Shelly Campbell, TBA, Frances MacEachen & Lili WatsonJul 17th - 7pm to 8pm - : Taya MacDonald, Donald Gillis, Finlay MacDougall, Lisa Cameron & Vern MacDougallJul 24th - 7pm to 8pm - : Kinnon Beaton, Betty Beaton, Peter MacKenzieJul 31st - 7pm to 8pm - : Koryne MacDonald, TBA, The Boys from the HoodAug 7th - 7pm to 8pm - : Bonnie Jean MacDonald, TBA, Lauchie Beaton & Dave ElligAug 14th - 7pm to 8pm - : Stephanie MacDonald, TBA, John MoloneyAug 21st - 7pm to 8pm - : Vincent MacDonald, Mary Graham, Lynn & Cyril ChisholmAug 28th - 7pm to 8pm - : Dara Smith-MacDonald, Amanda MacDougall, Glen MacNeilChestico Museum & Historical Society: ....Twilight tales Historical walking tours: 8095 Hwy # 19: 45°58.877′N 61°31.028′W: 902-787-2244: Jul 16th, 23rd, 30th, Aug 6th, & 13th - 7:30pm to 9:15pm - join guides guides John & Cathy Gillies, $10-adults, $5-under 12;
start at entrance of the Union Protestant Cemetery
must call 902-787-2244 before 4pm that day to register ; need a minimum of 5 folks for a tour to happen.Clove Hitch Bar & Bistro: #8790 Hwy #19: 902-787-3035: every Sunday, Tuesday, & Thursday - live musicJul 10th - 7pm - EastboundJul 13th - 6pm - Eddie CummingsJul 15th - 7pm - Matty MacNeilLynn & Cyril Chisholm's Blathan Garden: 110 Concert St.: Jul 20th, Aug 3rd, & 24th - 6pm to 7:30pm - ''Chill on the Hill'''-live music with Lynn Chisholm , Keith MacNeil
with vintage tea @$15; limited seating; message LynnChisholm@hotmail.com or text 902-302-8431Murphy's Pond: Jul 12th - 6pm to 9pm - Songs n Sunset with Lynn ChisholmSt. Stephen’s-Jubilee United Church Hall: 239 Main St.: 902-787-2740: Jul 19th, Aug 2nd, 16th, & 30th - 7pm to 9pm - The Little White Church music jam sessions @$ 5; & tea; All musicians are welcome ; all summer long 2024Judique (Siudaig Mhór)town: Aug 3rd to 10th - Judique #250Celtic Music Interpretive Centre: ....Sunday Ceilidhs.: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: Jul 13th - 2pm to 5pm - Sunday Ceilidh with Kolten MacDonell & tbaJul 20th - 2pm to 5pm - Sunday Ceilidh with Kimberley Fraser Troy MacGillivrayJul 27th - 2pm to 5pm - Sunday Ceilidh with Brian MacDonald, Abigail MacDonald, Malcom MacNeilCeltic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday - 9:30am - walking toursevery Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday - 11:30am to 2pm - live lunch musicCommunity Centre: 5473 Hwy # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2434: Aug 5th - #250th anniversary banquet r; @$ 50 [902-717-6635]JRA Grounds: 2025 August 3rd to 10th-Judique On the Floor Days: River Denys Rd.: Aug 3rd to 10th - Judique On the Floor DaysCreignish (Creiginnis)Community Hall: 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 & PatioJul 11th - 6pm to 9pm - EastboundJul 18th - 6pm to 9pm - Perter MacInnisJul 25th - 6pm to 9pm - the J-Walker BandAug 1st - 6pm to 9pm - the CeilidhmenAug 8th - 6pm to 9pm - Cory MercerAug 15th - 6pm to 9pm - Ty WallaceAug 22nd - 6pm to 9pm - Joh Hines & Joe MurphyAug 29th - 6pm to 9pm - Matty MacNeil
( Top of Page )Port Hawkesbury AreaPort Hawkesbury (An Gut)101.5 FM The Hawk: 609 Church St.: 902-625-1220: every Sunday - 9am to 11am - East Coast Rising with Chuck Boudreauevery Sunday - 11am to noon - East Coast Countdown with Cameron MacEachern http://www.eastcoastcountdown.comCivic Centre - Bear Head Conference Room: ...2025 -Tuesday Ceilidhs. #30th: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-2591: Jul 15th - 7:30pm to 9pm - Céilidh; Donna Marie DeWolfe, Joe MacMaster, Allan Dewar, MacArthur dancersJul 22nd - 7:30pm to 9pm - Céilidh; Kyle MacDonald, Jason Roach, James MacLeanJul 29th - 7:30pm to 9pm - Céilidh; John Pellerin, Bill Pellerin, Allan Dewar, CoastlineAug 5th - 7:30pm to 9pm - Céilidh; Andrea Beaton, Kinnon Beaton, Betty Lou Beaton, EastboundAug 12th - 7:30pm to 9pm - Céilidh; Rodney MacDonald, Glenn Graham, Jackie Dun MacIsaac, Orianna MacNeilAug 19th - 7:30pm to 9pm - Céilidh; Dara Smith MacDonald, Adam Young, Lucy Gillis, Neil McDanielAug 26th - 7:30pm to 9pm - Céilidh; with Shelly Campbell, Allan Dewar, Glen MacNeilSep 2nd - 7:30pm to 9pm - Céilidh; with Troy MacGillivray, Jackie Dunn MacIsaac, Rob MacLeanGranville Green: .......2025 July 6th to Aug 10th--#31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: Jul 6th to Aug 10th - 7pm - #31st Annual Granville Green Summer ConcertsJul 13th - 7pm - DANIEL JAMES McFADYEN with special guest SARAH SEGAL-LAZAR
Presented by BL EnvironmentalJul 20th - 7pm - CORY TETFORD +BAND with special guest JOE H. HENRY
Presented by East Coast Credit UnionJul 27th - 7pm - THE TOWN HEROES with special guest THE BOOJUMS
Presented by A1 PizzaAug 3rd - 7pm - PRETTY ARCHIE with special guest JUD GUNNING
Presented by Maple Signs and EngravingAug 10th - 7pm - THE ENNIS SISTERS with special guest JON HINES BAND
Presented by TD BankMaritime Inn-Miller's Tap & Grill: Church St.: 902-625-0320: Jul 14th - 6pm to 9pm - AnnieMarie PelleyJul 24th - 6pm to 9pm - Shane Savoury & Heatheer RyanJul 28th - 6pm to 9pm - Darrell KeiganAug 4th - 6pm to 9pm - Wendt Abbott & Tim FaulknerAug 11th - 6pm to 9pm - Gerry McDanielAug 18th - 6pm to 9pm - EchoAug 25th - 6pm to 9pm - Rob Smiththe Carriage House: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: every Wednesday - 7pm to 10pm - open mic with host Rob Smith
( Top of Page )Bras d’Or Lakes AreaGlendale (Bràigh na h-Aibhneadh)Father John Angus Rankin Cultural Centre: #4248 Highway 105: 902-625-3441: Aug 4th & Sep 1st - 7pm - open mic sessions with Donnie CampbellFather John Angus Rankin Cultural Centre: #4248 Highway 105: 902-625-3441: Aug 1st to 3rd - celebrating # 150 years of St Mary of the Angels Parish.Aug 1st - 6pm - Celtic mass. social mingle following mass in church VestryAug 2nd - 11am to 2pm - St Mary of the Angels open houseAug 3rd - 10am - anniversary mass with Bishop Wayne Kirkpatrick; graveyard blessing,
-1pm to 2:30pm-luncheon and ceilidhWhycocomagh (Hogamah)town: ....2025 July 14th to 20th-- Whycocomagh Summer Festival: Jul 14th to 21st - #51st Whycocomagh Summer Festival https://www.facebook.com/hogdayzJul 14th - 10am - Salt mountain hike; 1noon to 3pm-free swim at Fair Isle Motel;
6pm-evening Paddle; 6:30pm-family movie night at Waterfront CentreJul 15th - noon to 3pm - free swim at Fair Isle Motel; 1pm-Lunch Ceilidh; 7:30pm-Community bonfire & hikeJul 16th - noon to 3pm - free swim at Fair Isle Motel;
2pm to 5pm & 6pm to 9pm- silent auction at St Andrews Presbyterian Church
7:30pm to 9:30pm-family square Dance with Shelly & Allan at waterfront centreJul 17th - noon - free swim at Fair Isle Motel;
1:30pm-strawberry cake tea at Skye Glen Hall;
4:30pm-family walking club and lower park
6pm to 8pm-main street fair; canoe races, jump ro[e camp; plasic axe thowing, toy swap,
8:30pm-trivia at Waterfront CentreJul 18th - 9am to 3pm - home hardware fishing lessons at waterfront centre
noon to 3pm-free swim at Fair Isle Motel;
1pm-teddy bear picnic at lower park
2pm-ceilidh on the main-at St Andrews Presbyterian Church
6pm-tug of war at Lions Hall
9pm-teen dance 19+ with Robbie MacLean at Whycocomagh fire hallJul 19th - all day - ball tournament; at blues mills field and lions den field
8am-pancake breakfast at St Andrews Presbyterian Church,
noon to 3pm-free swim at Fair Isle Motel;
noon-parade from school to St Andrews Presbyterian Church,
1:30pm to 3pm-WCS and WEC #25th Anniversary reunion BBQ ; games,
live music with Eddie Cummings at WEC school
9pm to 1am-dance with Alter Ego; 19+ at Blues Mills Fire hallJul 20th - all day - ball tournament; at blues mills field
noon to 3pm--free swim at Fair Isle Motel
6pm-sunset closing-games, BBQ, beer garden and live music at Waterfront centre
fireworks at dusk at Waterfront centreWhycocomagh Waterfront Centre: # 9650 Highway # 105: 902-756-3580: Jul 13th - 6:30pm - free outdoor concert with Destiny Dawn.
“Along the Shores of Hogoma” summer music seriesIona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village Museum: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 45°56.912′N 60°49.020′W: 902-725-2272: Jul 18th - 11am to 2pm - sgeulachd Dhòmhnaill Òig | the Donald Og legend ; milling frolic, ceildih.Jul 29th - Musique Royale/best of BoxwoodAug 2nd - 2pm to 6pm - HV Day Concert ; @$20Sep 6th - 11am to 2pm - Pioneer Day-Féill Eachainn MhóirIona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Songs & stories series: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: Jul 13th & 20th - 4:30pm to 7:30pm - cape breton celtic trad sessions; with host Paul CranfordJul 22nd & 23rd - 8pm - The Town HeroesAug 13th - The East PointersAug 27th - JP CormierSep 3rd - Lennie GallantIona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Saturday ceilidhs ; @$ 5: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: Jul 12th - 5pm to 8pm - Woody WoodburnJul 19th - 5pm to 8pm - Kenneth and Angus MacKenzieJul 26th - 5pm to 8pm - Shelly Campbell and Allan DewarGrand Narrows (An Caolas Mór)Ferrymen's Hall -the Wheelhouse Café: 415 Grand Narrows Drive: 902-622-1313: every Sunday(through 2025 Aug 31st) - 2pm to 5pm - live entertainment on our ourdoor stage-summer music SundaysWaterfront: every Sunday(through 2025 Aug 24th) - 2:30pm to 5pm - free concertsJul 13th - : RG SchallerJul 27th - : Jubilee (Sean Jackson & Dan Matheson)Aug 3rd - : Bethany JuneAug 10th - noon to 4pm - 15th Annual Grand Narrows Car Show ; Live Music by: Will's AddictionAug 17th - : Carmen TownsendAug 24th - : MicKeeper'sAug 30th - noon to 5pm - Barra Strait Mi'kmaq Friendship Festival
The Grand Narrows Waterfront Development Society (GNWDS)Christmas Island (Eilean Na Nollaig)Fire Hall: ...2025 -#35th Annual-Féis an Eilein: 8539 Grand Narrows, Highway # 223: 902-622-2605: Aug 19th to 23rd - 35th Annual Féis Week-
Featuring a Concert, Symposium, milling Frolic, Gaelic Workshops, and more;
contact us at lessons.feisaneilein@gmail.comJul 15th, 22nd, 29th, Aug 5th, & 12th - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - 27th Annual Gaelic Concert Series-
Bi-lingual Gaelic-English concerts featuring some of Cape Breton’s finest musicians.St. Barra Community Centre: 47 Church Road: Jul 27th - Songwriter's Circle with Hearts of Kin, Danielle MacDonaldAug 30th - noon to 5pm - Barra Strait Mi'kmaq Friendship Festival;St. Barra Church: 2025 Aug 19th to 23rd--#35annual Féis an Eilein week: 47 Church Road: Aug 19th to 23rd - #35th Annual Féis an Eilein week-Gaelic songs, milling, square-dancing, ceilidhsSt. Barra Church: #27th Annual Summer Gaelic Concert Series: 47 Church Road: Jul 15th, 22nd, 29th, Aug 5th, & 12th - 7:30pm to 9:15pm - Féis an Eilein #27th Annual Gaelic Concert Series: every Tuesday ; @$ 15Jul 15th - 7:30pm - Summer Gaelic concert series -Gathering together-''Còmhla Cruinn'''
with Rachel & Darren McMullen, Wendy MacIsaac, Kolten MacDonnell, Kaj Udby,
Katherine MacDonald, Connall MacKinnonJul 22nd - 7:30pm - Summer Gaelic concert series -From Near and Far Away-''Bhe faisg agus fad às'''
with Graham MacKenzie, Troy MacGillivray, Malcolm MacNeil, Brian & Abigail MacDonald,
Marley Whyte, Mary Jane LamondJul 29th - 7:30pm - Summer Gaelic concert series with Donna Marie DeWolfe, Joël Chiasson, Kyle Gillis,
Dawn MacDonald-Gillis, Helen MacDonald, Joe MurphyAug 5th - 7:30pm - Summer Gaelic concert series -Gaelic in the Music-''Gàidhlig anns a' Cheòl''
with Shelly Campbell, Allan Dewar, Stephanie MacDonald, Susan MacLean, Ben Smith,
Katherine MacDonald, Phillip & Maarley WhyteAug 12th - 7:30pm - Summer Gaelic concert series -Up with the Gaelic-''Suas Iois a' Ghàidhlig'''
with Rose Morrison, Màiri Chaimbeul, Howie MacDonald, Hilda Chiasson, Mo Chàirdean, Hannah KrebsNyanza (Waqmitkuk)Big Spruce Brewing-patio: 64 Yankee Line Rd.: 902-295-2537: seating is limited,Jul 11th - 3pm - DJ AnalogJul 12th - 2pm - Ian MacDougall & 4pm-Imogen RoseJul 13th - 2pm - Carson Janik BandJul 18th - 3pm - Brad McGoeyJul 19th - 2pm - Mel Farrimond & 4pm-Dan Pedersen TrioJul 20th - 2pm - DJ AnalogJul 25th - 3pm - Dan McCarthyJul 26th - 2pm - Keira Loane & Keigan MacLennanJul 27th - 2pm - tbaBig BaddeckLittle Church –Vicar's View-was St. Andrew’s United Church: ....Concert series-2025: 1450 Westside Rd.: Jul 11th - 7:30pm - Dave Gunning w/ Rose MorrisonAug 7th - 7:30pm - Good LoveliesSep 5th - 7:30pm - Lennie GallantBaddeck (Badaig)Alexander Graham Bell Museum: 559 Chebucto St.: 46°06.250′N 60°44.755′W: 902-295-2069: Jul 26th - 7:30pm - Junwen LiangAug 10th - 7:30pm - Irian Tar-Maryam Tazhdeh, Turkis Kanun-Didem Basar
Kamanche-Sareh Borna, World Percussion-Ziya TabassianAug 23rd - 7:30pm - Vocals - Philip Lima (baritone) & Piano - Janice WeberBras d’or Yacht Club-Tiller & Wheel Lounge: 1 Jones St.: 902-295-2107: every Friday - 5pm to 8pm - musician's circle / Jam sessions; all welcomeGreenwood Art Centre: 98 Twining St.: Jul 11th to Aug 29th - Your Mother's Father's CousinJul 12th to Aug 30th - Ed's GarageInverary Inn-MacAulay Conference Centre- Stonehearth Pub: 368 Shore Rd.: Aug 22nd - Canadian comedy fest-CBC Laugh Out Loud live taping for national radio broadcast on CBC,
hosted by Ali Hassan with headliner James Mullinger.Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, & Sunday - 8pm to 11pm - live music dailyJul 8th to 10th - 8pm to 11pm - music with Tracy CavanauughJul 11th - 8pm to 11pm - music with Eric Angus WhyteJul 12th & 13th - 8pm to 11pm - music with Tracy CavanauughJul 14th - 8pm to 11pm - music with Rob MacLeanJul 18th - 8pm to 11pm - music with-Stewart MacDonaldJul 21st - 8pm to 11pm - music with Rob MacLeanJul 25th - 8pm to 11pm - music with-Jason MacDonaldJul 28th - 8pm to 11pm - music with Rob MacLeanLibrary: 528 Chebucto St.: 902-295-2055: every Tuesday - 6:30pm - tuesday night moviesRoyal Canadian Legion Branch #53: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: every Sunday - 2pm to 5pm - open jams with host Michael CavanaughSt. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: Jul 10th - Melody Cameron & Derrick CameronJul 11th - Joe MacMaster & Iain MacQuarrieJul 12th - Rachel Davis & Buddy MacDonaldJul 13th - Rachel Davis & Buddy MacDonaldJul 14th - Gillian Head & Jason RoachJul 15th - Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLeanJul 16th - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam YoungJul 17th - Melody Cameron & Derrick CameronJul 18th - Kevin Levesconte & Neil McDanielJul 19th - Rachel Davis & Buddy MacDonaldJul 20th - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Rachel Davis & Buddy MacDonaldJul 21st - Kyle MacDonald & Jason RoachJul 22nd - Joe MacMaster & Iain MacQuarrieJul 23rd - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam YoungJul 24th - Mairi Rankin & Mac MorinJul 25th - Abigail MacDonald & Malcolm MacNeilJul 26th - Rachel Davis & Buddy MacDonaldJul 27th - Rachel Davis & Buddy MacDonaldJul 28th - Chrissy Crowley & Jason RoachJul 29th - Stephanie MacDonald & Susan MacLeanJul 30th - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam YoungJul 31st - Melody Cameron & Derrick CameronAug 1st - TBDAug 2nd - Mckayla MacNeil & Myles Davidson & Harold DavidsonAug 3rd - Mckayla MacNeil & Myles Davidson & Harold DavidsonAug 4th - Kyle MacDonald & Jason RoachAug 5th - Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLeanAug 6th - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam YoungAug 7th - Melody Cameron & Derrick CameronAug 8th - Kevin Levesconte & Neil McDanielAug 9th - TBD & Buddy MacDonaldAug 10th - TBD & Buddy MacDonaldAug 11th - CLOSED for Festiville BaddeckAug 12th - TBDAug 13th - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam YoungAug 14th - Melody Cameron & Derrick CameronAug 15th - Abigail MacDonald & Malcolm MacNeilAug 16th - TBDAug 17th - Rachel Davis & Darren Mc MullenAug 18th - Gillian Head & Jason RoachAug 19th - Stephanie MacDonald & Susan MacLeanAug 20th - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam YoungAug 21st - Melody Cameron & Derrick CameronAug 22nd - TBDAug 23rd - Rachel Davis & Buddy MacDonaldAug 24th - Rachel Davis & Buddy MacDonaldAug 25th - Gillian Head & Jason RoachAug 26th - Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLeanAug 27th - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam YoungAug 28th - Melody Cameron & Derrick CameronAug 29th - Kevin Levesconte & Neil McDanielAug 30th - TBDAug 31st - TBDSep 1st - TBDSep 2nd - TBDSep 3rd - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam YoungSep 4th - Melody Cameron & Derrick CameronSep 5th - Abigail MacDonald & Malcolm MacNeilSep 6th - Rachel Davis & Buddy MacDonaldSep 7th - Rachel Davis & Buddy MacDonaldSep 8th - Margie Beaton & Dawn Beaton & Jason Roach
( Top of Page )St Anns Bay AreaSt Anns (Baile Anna)Gaelic College: .....2025 Aug 16th--#52nd Annual-The Festival of Cape Breton Fiddling: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3441: Aug 16th - 11am - #52nd Annual-''The Festival of Cape Breton Fiddling'';
-11am to 1pm-workshops in fiddle, step dance and piano accompaniment @ $ 25,
-7pm to 10pm-square dance & then a jam session; @ [ ]$-pass the hat ]; various youth performers
-2pm to 7pm-gala finale concert [ rain or shine ] ; @ $ 20Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: Jul 7th to 11th - Summer youth session # 1Jul 14th to 18th - Youth Summer Session # 2Jul 7th to 11th - Youth Session 1Jul 14th to 18th - Youth Session 2Jul 21st to 25th - Youth Session 3Aug 4th to 8th - Adult session # 1Aug 11th to 15th - Adult Session # 2Aug 25th to 29th - Toiseach Tòisichidh-the first step; one week beginneer immeersionGaelic College-Concert Series-Instructor Ceilidhs: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: every Wednesday(through 2025 Aug 27th) - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Wednesday Night Instructors’ Ceilidh; @ $15 [held in the Great Hall of the Clans]Englishtown (Baile Nan Gall)Community Hall: #971 highway # 312: 902-929-2700: Jul 25th - 3pm - 1st Annual Sand Jam; remember SandyCape North (Ceap Nòr)North Highlands Community Museum & Cultural Centre: # 29243 Cabot Trail: 902-383-2579: Jul 15th - 7pm - the Highland Clearances-a historical presentation by Kaleb DeLeskieJul 17th - concert with Harmony; @$15Jul 31st - 7pm to 9pm - open mic- come and join inIngonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: ......2025 -[5]-Smokey Sessions-Chill on the hill Concert: Aug 10th - 2pm - 3rd Annual Smokey Sessions: Ceilidh, with the Cape Breton Fiddlers Association (CBFA)
-4pm-outdoor stage concert behind the Ski Lodge.Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: Aug 10th - 2pm - fiddlers walk- walk with music
-4pm-''3rd Annual Smokey Sessions'': Ceilidh, with members of the Cape Breton Fiddlers Association;
a free outdoor concert on the stage just behind the Ski LodgeAug 3rd - 2pm to 5pm - music by Doug Lamey & band [ Darrell Keigan & Myles Davidson,
Sarah MacInnis & Harold Davidson , Jerry Holland Jr.The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: every day - 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan.Jul 1st to 31st - art show with Adrienne Fore - art exhibit- by Adrienne ForeJul 19th - 7pm to 10pm - all ages Square Dance - with Kyle MacDonald, Jason Roach, James MacLean,
and caller Peter LeBlanc ... $20/personAug 1st to 30th - ''art exhibit' by Eve Stockton - ''Field Notes'''Aug 2nd - 7:30pm - The Happy Enchiladas with special guest Ryan Grover -Tickets $25/personAug 16th - 7pm to 11pm - all ages Square Dancing -with Peter LeBlanc ; @$ 20Aug 17th - 1pm to 3pm - artist reception with Eve StocktonAug 24th - 7:30pm - The Barra MacNeils $34.50Sep 1st to 30th - 'art exhibit'- ''Aspy Bay Moods' by Celeste FriesenSep 5th - 7pm - all ages square dance with Gillain Head, Hilda Chiasson, and caller Peter LeBlancIndian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair)Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort: #30 Buchanan Drive: 902-929-2584, 1-866-929-2585: every Thursday - music with Elia Dunbinsky & friendsJul 12th - John Main & Curtis MathesonJul 19th - Cabot trail acoustic festival with Coastline bandJul 26th - Paul Cranford & Sarah BeckNorth Shore Firehall: 46177 Cabot trail: 902-929-2822: every Wednesday - 10am to 2pm - Weekly Gathering; FREEThe St. Ann's Bay United Church: ...Celtic Tea Room Ceilidhs: 46715 Cabot Trail: every Tuesday & Friday(through 2025 Aug 29th) - 7:30pm - @ $15, (children under 12 - $5) [ cash ONLY please ]Jul 11th - 7:30pm - Stewart & Ryan MacNeil (of the Barra MacNeils)Jul 15th - 7:30pm - Afro Celtic Classic Fusion-Malcolm MacNeil, Evan Milligan, Selina Kibanda,
Oliver Agyeman, George BotchwayJul 18th - 7:30pm - Kolten MacDonnell & Brenda Stubbert.Jul 22nd - 7:30pm - Mairi Rankin, Mac MorinJul 25th - 7:30pm - the Remittance Men-[Roy MacLaren, Allister Gillis, Colin Carrigan].Jul 29th - 7:30pm - Otis Tomas & Mario Colosimo. & Paul MacDonaldAug 1st - 7:30pm - Ella Dubinsky & Beth MacCormackAug 5th - 7:30pm - Kimberly Fraser & Kolten MacDonnellAug 8th - 7:30pm - Malcolm, Maryanna & John Angus MacNeil, Abbie MacDonaldAug 12th - 7:30pm - Dara MacDonald, Adam YoungAug 15th - 7:30pm - Joe MacMaster, Susan MacLeanAug 19th - 7:30pm - Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLeanAug 22nd - 7:30pm - Kyle and Sheumas MacNeil (the Barra MacNeils)Aug 26th - 7:30pm - Lucy MacNeil (of the Barra MacNeils) with Rob Durando -Aug 29th - 7:30pm - Rocky Shore . Local group
( Top of Page )Urban Cape Breton AreaBras d’OrBig Bras d’Or Fire Hall: 1390 Old Route 5: Jul 17th - 7pm to 10pm - Square Dance ;Factory Wharf: ....2025 July 16th to 19th- Annual Big Wave Summer Festival;: Jul 16th to 19th - Annual Big Wave Summer FestivalJul 16th - 9am - St. James-Knox Presbyterian Church Community Coffee Break & Muffins $3.00,
Quilt and rug hooking display Strawberry Tea at Big Bras d’Or Fire Hall.Jul 17th - 7pm to 10pm - Square Dance, live entertainment Big Bras d’Or Fire Hall.Jul 19th - 10am - Big Wave Day - Poker Run registration Big Bras d’Or Fire Hall,
-1pm-Kids activities at St. John’s Church Hall Hot Dogs, sausage, fries, lobster rolls
and baked goods, music by Bruce Timmins and Jeremy Pyke.Fire hall: Jul 17th - 7pm to 10pm - all ages square dance with Howie MacDonald and Beverly MacLean.Little Bras d'OrBlue 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; ; FREENorth Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)Archibald's Waterfront: Tunes on the Town: Jul 10th - 6pm to 8pm - Danny McCarthyJul 14th - 6pm to 8pm - Brandon CollierJul 17th - 6pm to 8pm - Kenny WalshJul 21st - 6pm to 8pm - Roy DawsonJul 24th - 6pm to 8pm - GunnerJul 28th - 6pm to 8pm - Andrew DoyleJul 31st - 6pm to 8pm - T B AAug 4th - 6pm to 8pm - Dicky FinneyAug 7th - 6pm to 8pm - Dylan DevoeAug 11th - 6pm to 8pm - Ernie WellsAug 14th - 6pm to 8pm - Robbie HancockAug 18th - 6pm to 8pm - Matty JessomeIndian Beach: 445 Purves St.: 902-794-8589: Jul 13th - 6pm - The High Boys will be hosting a Beach Chair PartyK-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial freeevery day - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Freeevery Wednesday & Sunday - 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman -
music, interviews & Cape Breton segmentsHowie CentreRed Farm: 1957 Kings Rd.: Aug 3rd - 8pm - 1st Annual Red Farm Field Trip; with Sloan, Bahamas, Gordie Sampson, Morgan Toney,
Dylan Guthro, Jodi Guthro; @ $49+ ; Opening the night is Amelie SampsonSydney (Suidni)town: ...# 3rd Annual ''ROCK the BIG Fiddle'': Aug 14th to 16th - # 3rd Annual ''ROCK the BIG Fiddle''-Sydney waterfront-90 EsplanadeAug 14th - Exclusive VIP Night at Centre 200 concourse, with music from Rankin MacInnis & The Broken Reeds
with Happy Hour music from Backhouse BrassAug 15th - Main Stage Performance at The Big Fiddle Waterfront from The Matt Minglewood Band,
and the Sam Moon Band with The Privateers, High Society, RG Schaller & The Peacemakers,
and The Turnbull Brothers.Aug 16th - Main Stage performance from Jimmy Rankin along with Hello Darlins, Pretty Archie, and Elyse Aeryn.Cape Breton Drive-In: 865 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-539-9922: Jul 10th - 7pm - #50th celebration with live set by Cape Breton’s own The Decades
-9pm-two great movies=''Dog Day Afternoon' & ''Blazing Saddles''' ; @ 3.99 per carloadCape Breton University-The PIT: 1250 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-563-1652: Jul 10th - Kimberley FraserDaniel's Ale House-Restaurant & Lounge: 456 Charlotte St.: 902-562-8586: every Friday - 4pm to 7pm - Jazz showcase with James Munroe, Ron , Red Mike Mac DonaldForrester's Centre & Krypt Lounge: 42 Coxheath Rd.: 902-371-2201: Jul 1st to Aug 30th - Summer Celtic Carnival series'Governor’s Pub: 233 Esplanade: 902-562-7646: Jul 12th - 1pm - Rachel Davis & Jason RoachJul 19th - Paul Cranford & Mario ColosimoJul 26th - Leanne Aucoin & Hilda ChaissonAug 2nd - Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLeanAug 9th - Dara Smith Macdonald & Adam YoungAug 16th - Boyd MacNeil & Ryan MacneilAug 23rd - Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLeanAug 30th - Leanne Aucoin & Hilda ChaissonSep 6th - Dara Smith Macdonald & Adam YoungHighland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: Jul 30th to Aug 3rd - 2pm & 7:30pm - Hairspray; @$49+Aug 5th & 6th - 6:30pm - back to Broadway-Dinner & show; at the Sacred Heart downtown, 217 George StAug 12th to 16th - Disney's dare to dream JRAug 19th - summer with the Barra MacNeilsAug 20th - Canadian comedy fest -icon from the Kids in the Hall, Scott Thompson;Aug 23rd - Canadian comedy fest-The gala finale with host James Mullinger.Aug 29th - Country boys-tribute to Alan Jackson, Garth Brooks, Brad Paisley, George StraitSep 5th - K-OS live in SydneySep 6th - Jeff Lesson-Jokes on you comedy tourMembertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: every Thursday - 5pm to 8pm - entertainment with Aaron Lewis & Guestevery Sunday - 11:30am to 2:30pm - Jazz entertainment with Carl Getto and Matt NicholsonJul 10th - 5pm to 8pm - Aaron Lewis & my guest -Martina LewisJul 17th - Kimberley FraserJul 24th - 5pm to 8pm - Aaron Lewis & my guest -Laurel MartellJul 31st - 5pm to 8pm - Aaron Lewis & my guest Jocelyn Hynes, Sheldon ChantOpen Hearth Park: ...2025 July July 11th to 13th--Rotary Ribfest: 190 Ferry Street: Jul 11th - 11am to 1pm - Donavan Doyle
3-5-Broken Road
5:30 - 7:30 - Shipyard Dogs
7:30 - 10 - Bob Currie BandJul 12th - 11am to 12:15pm - Band of Thieves
12:15-1:30 - 119 Ashby Road
1:30-2:45 - Robbie Simms
2:45-4 - Good Guys
4 - 5:30 - Jud Gunning
5:30-7:30 - Backhouse Brass
7:30 - 10 - SlowcoasterJul 13th - noon to 1pm - Coastline
1 - 2 - Grasshopper
2 - 3 - Bethany Landriault
4 - 4:45 - Grimestone
4:45 - 6 - Darling OctaneOpen Hearth Park: 190 Ferry Street: Aug 8th to 10th - Wi'Kipalkimk 2025 -celebrating Mi'kmag culture , with Christina Googoo Band;
Unama'ki . all ages- freePort of Sydney-Big Fiddle: Jul 22nd - 10am to noon - Cruise Ship Entertainment with Kimberley FraserSacred Heart Downtown: 217 George St.: 902-919-2637: Aug 15th - 8pm - Kirk MacDonald, Bruce Barth, opening=Joe Waye Jr, & friendsSimeon's Family Restaurant: 581 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-562-0251: every Sunday - 4pm to 7pm - music with Aaron C Lewis;Jul 13th, 20th, & 27th - 4pm to 7pm - Aaron LewisSteel City Sports Bar & Steakhouse: 252 Townsend St.: Jul 19th - Danielle MacDonaldThe 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 talentevery Saturday - 10pm to midnight - Cape Breton Kitchen party with Ron Neville-music of island musiciansevery 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-Sydneyevery Sunday - 8pm to 9pm - host Wayne Tucker with Favourites from Newfoundland and LabradorThe Old Triangle Irish Alehouse & Pub: 424 Charlotte St.: 902-270-8003: Jul 17th - 7pm - Ashley MacIsaac; @$ 22+Waterfront District: 2025 Aug 14th to 16th-'''Rock the Fiddle 2025''': 333 Charlotte St.: Aug 14th to 16th - ''Rock the Fiddle 2025' (19+ - Rain or Shine)Aug 14th - EXCLUSIVE VIP Night at C200 featuring Rankin MacInnis and the Broken Reeds PLUS special guests.
Backhouse BrassAug 15th - 6:30pm - Main Stage Performance at The Big Fiddle Waterfront with Matt Minglewood Band ,
Sam Moon Reunion Band (ftg. Band Mates from 70s + 80s),
The Privateers. HighSociety Rg Schaller & the Peacemakers and The Turnbull Brothers.Aug 16th - 6:30pm - Main Stage Performance at The Big Fiddle Waterfront with Jimmy Rankin Band,
The Hello Darlins Pretty Archie and Elyse AerynWentworth Park: ....2025 July 3rd to 31st--Makin' Waves-: Jul 10th, 17th, 24th, & 31st - 6pm to 9pm - Makin' Waves presented by Sydney Credit UnionJul 10th - Amanda Rheaume, Elyse Aeryn; Mae RiversJul 17th - Morgan Toney, Classified, Sean MalikynsJul 24th - Mary Frances Leahy, XIA-3; Dawson MurphyJul 31st - My Son the Hurricane, Sunsetto; Carter ToddNew Waterford (Portlairge Ùr)town:: ..2025 July 13th to 20th--#40th Annual Coal Dust Days: 902-862-4710: Jul 13th to 20th - #40th Annual Coal Dust DaysJul 14th - 6pm - front stage showcase at the Rose Schwartz Memorial Park on Plummer Ave.Community Rink: Jul 19th - 8:30pm to 1am - Beer Bash with Matt Minglewood; $35-advance; 19+
in support of Colliery Lands Park & New Waterford & District Community CentreColliery Lands Park: ...2025 July 13th to 20th-#42th Annual Coal Dust Days: 902-862-4710: Jul 13th to 20th - #42th Annual Coal Dust DaysDominionArena: Jul 18th - 9pm to 1am - Dominion Bash with Aaron Lewis, the Privateers & High Society; @ $ 25town hall: ...2025 July 18th to 27th--annual Dominion Seaside Daze: 902-842-2973: Jul 18th to 27th - annual Dominion Seaside DazeSandbar Lounge: 117 Mitchell Ave.: 902-849-1925: Jul 26th - ''Rock the lot''' with Elyse Aeryn, Glimmerjead & Goode, Broken Road, the Decades,
Breagh Kelly & Coastline; 19+ @$ 25+Glace Bay (Glasbaidh)The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: Jul 10th - 7:30pm - Still Standing with Jonny Harris -FREE with Fraser Young, Grraham Chittenden, Nour HadidiJul 15th - 7:30pm - TINA-the ultimate tribute to the queen of rock 'n' rollJul 17th - 7:30pm - Gord Bamford #25th anniversary Celebration tourAug 23rd - 6pm - Come from away=preview performanceAug 25th to 29th - 7pm - Come From AwayAug 30th - 1pm & 6pm - Come From AwayAug 31st - 1pm - Come From AwaySep 5th - 7pm - Queen-it's a kinda magic
( Top of Page )Louisbourg AreaMira RiverBoat Club: 545 Hillside Rd.: 902-564-8660: Jul 11th - 6pm to 9pm - music with Robbie SimmsJul 19th - 11am - poker run; 8pm to midnight-music by Final CutJul 25th - 6pm to 9pm - music with Jeff WaddenAug 3rd - 5:30pm to 8:30pm - music with 22 North
-9pm to 1am-music with BanditAug 8th - 6pm to 9pm - music with Bobbie CurrieAug 16th - 11am - poker run; 8pm to midnight-music by Rob BarrieAug 22nd - 6pm to 9pm - music with Mike WaddenAug 31st - 8pm to midnight - music with Third WheelMarion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: Aug 29th to 31st - #12th Annual Acoustic Roots FestivalTwo Rivers Wildlife Park: ...2025 Aug 29th to 31st -- #12th Annual- Acoustic Roots Festival: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: Aug 29th to 31st - #12th Annual- Acoustic Roots FestivalAug 29th - 5pm - Marion Bridge Guitar Circle
-7pm- Stan Roach
-8pm- Jocelyn Nicole Hynes
-9pm- Robert BouchardAug 30th - 10:30am to 11:30am - all ages Square Dance Workshop on stage-no charge
Music provided by Dara MacDonald and Beverly MacLean
-Noon- MacArthur Dancers
-1pm- Russ Mathews
-2pm- Steve MacIntyre
-3pm- Dara Smith - MacDonald and Beverly MacLean
-4pm- Songwriters Circle; -Jason MacDonald, Steve MacIntyre, Cameron Nickerson, Lennie Gallant
-5pm- SUPPER
-6pm- Camerson Nickerson
-7pm- 2nd Generation
-8pm -Brian Cathcart, Colin Gillis and friends
-9pm- Lennie GallantAug 31st - 10:30am - Story Telling, practical Jokes & Pranks
Moderators Warren and Marilynn Zisserson
-Noon- Chad Tetford
-1pm- Darrell Keigan
-2pm- Maxim & Gervais Cormier
-3pm- Donnie Campbell and Jink’s O’Neil
-4pm- Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLean
-5pm- SUPPER
-6pm -Turnbull Brothers
-7 pm- Jason MacDonald & Bradley Murphy
-8pm- Tide & Timbre
-9pm- Gordie MacKeeman and His Rhythm BoysTwo Rivers Wildlife Park: ......Summer Concert Series: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: Jul 19th - 8pm to 11pm - Broken Road -summer concert series.Louisbourgtown: ...2022 June 17th to 19th -#7th Annual -'Roots to Boots Festival': Aug 2nd - #31st Annual Crab Fest-https://www.facebook.com/Louisbourgcrabfest/Louisbourg Playhouse: 11 Aberdeen St.: 45°55.169′N 59°58.276′W: 902-733-2996, 1-888-733-2787: Jul 11th - 7pm to 9pm - Men of the DeepJul 14th & 15th - 7pm - Spirit of the Fiddle; with Aaron Lewis & Kimberley Fraser, & Mac MorinJul 29th - 7pm - Aaron Lewis & Laurel Martell
( Top of Page )Big Pond AreaBig Pond (Am Pòn Mòr)Former ball field behind the church: ....2025 -July 20th- Annual Big Pond outdoor Summer Festival: 7193 East Bay Hwy.: 902-828-3138: Jul 20th - 2pm - Big Pond Concert with Rachel Davis & Darren McMullen,
Shelly Campbell & Allan Dewar , Delores Boudreau, Bradley Murphy, Howie MacDonald, Brenda Stubbert ,
Mac Morin , & more.
( Top of Page )St Peter's AreaLower River Inhabitants (Bràigh Na h-Aibhneadh Denys)Riverdale Community Centre: Exit # 44-Highway #104: Jul 11th - 6:30pm to 9pm - community benefit night for Joe McNamara; live music, auction,Dundee (Dùn Deagh)Black River Church: 1796 Black River Rd.: Jul 15th - 6:30pm to 8pm - concert with Isabella Samson & Tyler Shea
fundraiser for the west bay pastoral chargeDundee Resort & Golf Club-Macrae's dining room: 2750 West Bay Highway: 902-345-2649, 1-844-638-6333: every Friday & Saturday - 6:30pm to 9:30pm-live local entertainmentSt. George's ChannelSouth Mountain Arm of Gold Community Hall: 3363 West Bay Highway. R.R.2: 902-345-2200: Jul 21st, Aug 4th, 18th, & Sep 1st - 6:30pm - bi-weekly summer Song Circle on alternate Monday evenings ; final led by Stan MarchandRiver BourgeoisAnne Sampson Seniors Building: Jul 17th, 31st, Aug 14th, & 28th - 6:30pm to 9pm - Gerry's music circle with Edna & Gerry and Friends;St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair)town: ......2025 Aug -Nicolas Denys Days: 902-535-2185: Aug 3rd - swim the St.Peter's Canal; https://www.facebook.com/groups/SwimTheCanal
a fundraiser to support the volunteer activities of the Village on the Canal Association.Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmaster's Pub': ..Saturday Matinees: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: every Wednesday - 6:30pm - Acoustic open mic-host Rob Smith ;Jul 10th - 6pm - Jason W MacDonaldJul 11th - 7pm - Alexander Anderson & Brynn Currie ; in support of Feed NS.Lion’s Hall: 32 Lions Avenue: 902-535-2482: every Thursday(through 2025 Sep 4th) - 7:30pm to 10pm - Kitchenrackets Summer Jams for players, singers and dancers. FREE
http://www.kitchenrackets.org FREEMacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: every Friday - 8pm to 11pm - jam session with host Jay SmithMarina: ..2025 Concerts by the Sea: 32 Lions Ave.: 902-226-3983: Jul 23rd & Aug 6th - 6pm to 7:30pm - Concerts by the Sea FREERoyal Canadian Legion #47: 6834 Hwy #4: Jul 12th - 9pm to 1am - country western dance...Gerald McIntyre ; @$ 10-prizes for outfitsJul 19th - 9pm to 1am - dance...Blue MooseJul 26th - 9pm to 1am - .. GunnerArichatIsland 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: Aug 2nd & Sep 6th - 2pm to 4pm - ''music circle'''-jam session hosted by Daniel LeBlanc.Waterfront: ...2025 Concerts by the Sea: Jul 17th, 31st, & Aug 14th - 6pm to 7:30pm - Concerts by the SeaPetit-de-GratLa Picasse Centre Communautaire Culturel: ...2025 Aug 7th to 10th -Annual Festival Acadien de Petit-de-Grat: 3435 Highway #206: 902-226-0149: Aug 7th - 5pm - Annual Festival Acadien de Petit-de-Grat - 9:30am - flag raising at La Picasse; 10:30am-storytime & crafts at Library
-11:30am-lunch at La Picasse
-6pm-opening ceremony & conceert music around the islandAug 8th - 10:30am - family parade and kids fest-La Picasse;
-5pm--Nicolas Denys Players-comedy dinner theatre; fish and chips; @$25
-9pm-beer bash with East Bound & James Williams at Baseball fieldAug 9th - 8am - breakfast; la Picasse
-11am-party in the cove; Centre communautaire e Petite-Anse
- 4pm-festival mass ; Eglise St Joseph
-5pm-T'cha fest at wharf, boat parade, craft fair; Quai de Petit-de Grat Wharf
-7pm-concert with Kyle Boudreau;
-9pm-dance at St.Joseph Hall with Rockin' country
-9:30pm-fireworksAug 10th - 11am - departure of the parade of floats from Royal Canadian Legion
-noon-cold plate lunch at Salle parossiale Petit-de Grat Hall
-2pm-closing ceremony at Terrain de baseball fieldD’EscousseGroundswell Pub & Inn: # 3283 Highway 320: 902-777-7777: every Friday - 6pm to 8pm - open mic with host Tyrone DavidLennox Passage Yacht Club: ...Rock D'escousse dock: 902-631-0069: Aug 1st to 3rd - Rock D'Escousse Dock'''Aug 1st - 8pm - Robbie Carpenter
-10pm-Carli Poirier & Jamus DoreyAug 2nd - 2pm - Shane Savoury, Heather Ryan, Timmy Matthews
-4pm-Kenny Petitpas
-6pm-Cameron Landry
-7pm-Robyn Merrick
-9pm-Brett Pierce
2025 Aug 3rd-3pm-Viv Mauger, Jean Kehoe
-4pm-Tyler Shea
-6pm-Jason Williams
-9pm-Brandon CollierL’ArdoiseCommunity Centre: 206 Shore Rd; Hwy # 247: Jul 24th to 27th - Acadian FestivalJul 26th - 9pm - dance to the Webbs;Aug 15th & 16th - Harbour warsAug 21st to 25th - #175 Anniversary summer fest;Aug 21st - family barbecueAug 22nd - tribute night/dinner and musicAug 23rd - Kitchen party with local entertainersAug 24th - mass with Bishop Wayne Kirkpatrick; brunch at Louisdale lions den
RABA baseball and barbecie, campfire/ fireworksAug 25th - Cemetery Mass, Monday night bingo,Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #110: 20 St. Peters Forchu Rd.: 902-587-2263: Jul 12th - 9pm to 1am - dance with East of Sixty; @ $10Louisdaletown:: Aug 21st to 25th - Louisdale Summer Fest; #175 AnniversaryAug 21st - family bbqAug 22nd - tribute night/dinner and musicAug 23rd - kitchen party with local entertainersAug 24th - mass with Bishop Wayne Kirkpatrick; brunch at Lions den; RABA baseball
campfire/fireworksAug 25th - Cemetery Mass;
( Top of Page )Mainland AreaMulgraveMarina: ...2025 July 11th to 20th-Scotia Days: Loggie St.: Jul 11th to 20th - Scotia DaysGuysborough IntervaleSt. Patrick’s Hall: 175 North Intervale Rd.: Jul 20th & Aug 17th - 2pm - Kitchen party. all welcome; @$ 5; and a lunchGuysborough (Baile Mhainisdear)Cast Away Cafe: 82 main st.: Jul 11th - 7pm to 8pm - Kevin LynchJul 12th - 7pm to 8pm - Reid JamiesonJul 18th - 7pm to 8pm - April MartellJul 19th - 7pm to 8pm - Patty & Norman MacIsaacJul 25th - 7pm to 8pm - Julie Marie MurphyJul 26th - 7pm to 8pmAug 1st - 7pm to 8pm - Garth WilsonAug 2nd - 7pm to 8pmAug 8th - 7pm to 8pmAug 9th - 7pm to 8pm - Brad McCoey One Man BandAug 15th - 7pm to 8pm - Ron MillsAug 16th - 7pm to 8pmAug 22nd - 7pm to 8pm - Patty & Carista MacIsaacAug 23rd - 7pm to 8pm - Luca ThomasAug 29th - 7pm to 8pm - Patty & Carista MacIsaacAug 30th - 7pm to 8pmMiles MacDonald Performance Centre: 27 Green St.: 902-533-2015: Aug 31st - 2pm to 4pm - Country boys; @$40-advanceWaterfront: ...Summer 2025-tides and tunes: 74 Main St.: 902-533-2052: Jul 16th - 6:30pm to 8pm - waterfront music with Abbey Mullendore & Steve LuxtonJul 23rd - 6:30pm to 8pm - NO SHOW scheduledJul 30th - 6:30pm to 8pm - waterfront music with the local Joe'sAug 6th - 6:30pm to 8pm - waterfront music with Chris RickettsAug 13th - 6:30pm to 8pm - waterfront music with Russ MatthewsAug 20th - 6:30pm to 8pm - waterfront music with Liam BrophyAug 27th - 6:30pm to 8pm - waterfront music with Canso BoysCanso (Baile Chanso)Canso Sportsplex: ....2025 July 21st to 27th- #28th Annual Stan Rogers Folk Festival: Queen St. Extension: 1-888-554-7826: Jul 21st to 27th - #28th Annual Stan Rogers Folk Festival=Adam Baldwin, Sloan, The Stanfields, Abigail Lapell
Burnstick, Carl Bond, Catherine Kennedy, Dave Gunning, David Francey, Isabella Samson, J.P. Cormier
Jah’Mila, Jason Wilber, Joe H Henry, Jon Hines Trio, Kyle McKearney, Logan Richard, Logan Staats
Mama’s Broke, Mary Frances Leahy, Mary Gauthier, Mia Kelly, Mick Davis, Morgan Toney
Okavango African Orchestra, Ordinary Elephant, Owen ‘O’Sound’ Lee, Pete Lumsden, QuiQue Escamilla
Ray Legere, Razzmatazz for Kids, Richard Wood, Rose Morrison, Shane Pendergast, Slowcoaster
Sophie Lukacs, Susan Werner, The Amazing Mr. J, The North Sound, The Pairs, Tulua, Valdythe Stanfest Roadshow: Jul 21st - 7pm - St. Agnes Parish Hall-Little Dover, NS with Down in Dover, Jolene Harnish,
Jud Gunning, Terry Kelly @ $20 - 8pm - Seawind Landing Country Inn, Charlos Cove, NS with Troubadours Catherine MacLellan ; @ $25 - 7pm - Castaway Café, Guysborough Waterfront with By the Harbour Downtown, JP Cormier,
Buddy MacDonald, Shane Pendergast; @ $25Jul 22nd - 7pm - Sunnyville United Baptist Church-Sunnyville,NS with Framed in Stained Glass Windows,
Sunnyville Choir, St Thomas Brotherhood Gospel Choir, Owen 'O Sound' Lee; @ $20 - 7pm - Larry’s River Community Centre-6202 Hwy 316, Larry's River, NS;
with Acadian Tuesday Night Vishten, ; $20.00 - 7pm - St.Pauls United Church-98 Sterling St, Canso, NS with Song of the Candle,
The Songs of Stan Rogers, The Rogers family, Carl Bond, Dave Gunning, Dane Pedersen
Paul Mills, Rose Morrison, Allie BennettJul 23rd - 7pm - St. James Presbyterian Church-Sherbrooke Village ; with I Took Up My Pen Tonight,
Valdy, Mary Gauthier & Jaimee Harris ; @ $30.00 - 10pm - AJ's Pub-237 Main St, Canso, NS
with Roadshow Rock n Roll, The Travelling Nobodies - Slowcoaster ; @ $20.00 - 7pm - Canso Firehall-1134 Union St, Canso, NS
with The Union Street Breakdown, JP Cormier, Ray Legere ; @ $20.00Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)Antigonish Heritage Museum: 20 East Main St.: 902-863-6160: Jul 10th, 17th, 24th, & 31st - 7pm - thursday ceilidhs @$ 10Jul 10th - 7pm - Ann Ludlow & Leona Williams, Margaret MacDonald & Barry MacKenzieJul 17th - 7pm - Brian MacDonald, Leona Williams, Junior Fraser, Matthew Anderson, Grayston HudsonJul 24th - 7pm - Dara MacDonald, Leona Williams, Junior Fraser, John HanlonJul 31st - 7pm - Donna Marie DeWolfe, Leona Williams, Junior Fraser, Heather MacIsaacAntigonish Highland Society: .. 2025 July 6th to 13th-#160th Annual Antigonish Highland Games: Jul 6th to 13th - #160th Annual Antigonish Highland GamesJul 11th - 8pm - Concert Under the Stars - Antigonish Highland Games - Columbus Field
with Mary Beth Carty and many moreCJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: every Monday - 6pm to 10pm - Bob Kingsley's -Country top 40every 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 ;Heritage Museum: 20 East Main St.: 902-863-6160: Jul 10th - 7pm - ceildih with Anna Ludlow, Leona Williams, Margaret MacDonald,
Barry MacKenzie; guest is Mary Rose Lazzuri. @$ 10Highland Games: ... Annual Antigonish Highland Games: Columbus Field: Jul 17th - IWK Antigonish raceway with Aaron Lewis, High Society, PrivateersJustamere Cafe & Bakery-Claymore Inn: 137 Church St.: 902-863-1050: Jul 24th - 6pm - Mary Beth Carty & Anna Ludlow; dinner and concert @$ 65St. FX -Bauer Theatre-family stage: 902-867-3333: Jul 11th to 19th - For Love Nor Money, by Laura TeasdaleAug 1st to 23rd - The Secret Garden of An Sìthean, adapted by Andrea Boyd;Jul 23rd - Mary Frances Leahy in ConcertMaryvale (Allt A´ Mheiligein)Maryvale Schoolhouse hall: # 4 JRS Drive-Highway #245: 902-863-5696: Jul 25th - 8pm to 11pm - Square Dance @ $15 . with Glenn Graham, Jackie Dunn-MacIsaacAug 22nd - 8pm to 11pm - Square Dance @ $15 . with Kenneth MacKenzie, Mac MorinNew Glasgow (Glaschu Ùr)The Jubilee Riverfront: Aug 1st - festival-Arkells, Fefe Dobson, Roxy & the Underground soul sound, Daniel James McFadyenAug 2nd - festival-Wintersleep, JJ Wilde, Loviet, Battle of the bands -winner 1Aug 3rd - festival-54-40, Odds Carole Pope of Rough Trade, Battle of the Bands-winner 2Trinity United Church: 151 Temperance St.: Aug 9th - 3pm - Ben Caplan, & Darrel CameronPictou (Phiogto)DeCoste Entertainment Centre: 90 Water St.: 1-800-353-5338, 902-485-8848: Jul 10th - 7:30pm - Songs of the CandleJul 12th - 7:30pm - big splash concert; Ship Hector with The Barra MacNeilsJul 15th - 7:30pm - Summer Ceilidh: Fiddles & Feet with Alycia Putnam, Megan Washburn,
Laura Watson & Gordon TuckerJul 17th - 7:30pm - Garrett Mason;Jul 22nd - 7:30pm - Road to Stanfest - TULUAJul 23rd - 7:30pm - Road to Stanfest - The Pairs & North SoundJul 29th - 7:30pm - Song of the Sparrow: Tara MacLean-book reading and concertAug 5th - 7:30pm - A Tribute to Loretta Lynn ~ From the HeartAug 7th - 7:30pm - John McDermottAug 12th - 7:30pm - Anne Murray Tribute with Jenn Sheppard & the Vinyl 33 bandAug 13th - 7:30pm - David FranceyAug 14th - 7:30pm - The Improvisers Roman Danylo & RIchard SideAug 19th - 7:30pm - The Irish DescendantAug 20th - 7:30pm - 3 Pianos ; Doris Mason, Kim Dunn & Owen o-SoundAug 27th - 7:30pm - George Jones & Tammy Wynette TributeTrentonHillside Community Hall: 27 Chance Harbour Rd.: 902-755-3938: every Friday - 6:30pm to 9pm - Kitchen party jam; All singers and players welcome, musicians free of charge, audience @$ 5River John (Abhainn Eòin)farm: ....2025 July 17th to 19th- annual Bainfest: 18 Wildflower Lane: 902-440-0803: Jul 17th to 19th - annual Bainfest with Bain Band, Matt Minglewood, Wayne Nicholson And The Eastenders,
Christine Cambell & Blake Johnston, The Black Market Band, Loaded Dice, Leona Burkey, Razorboy,
Derek Marshall, The Mellotones,Doris Mason, Dressed 2 Kill, Sam Moon, Kevin Fletcher Band, Sounds Of Motown,TruroJulias Lounge: 165 Willow St.: every Wednesday - 8pm to midnight - acoustic jamsMarigold Cobequid Cultural Centre: 605 Prince St.: 902-897-4004: Aug 13th - 7:30pm - The Liverpool 4; the Beatles tributeThe Commune-Restaurant: 563 Prince St.: 902-843-1230: Jul 15th, 29th, Aug 12th, & 26th - 6pm to 9pm - All Ages Open Mic with Meghan LynnArdoiseBeechBrook Campground: 164 Beech Brook Road, Ellerhouse: 1-902-757-2211: Jul 24th to 27th - the 52nd Annual Nova Scotia Bluegrass & Oldtime Music Festival www.downeastgrass.com
Seth Mulder and Midnight Run , Volume Five , The Spinney Brothers , Blue Meadow , Sunny Mountain Gals
Riverbank , Maritime Drive , Mark Cameron Band ,ParrsboroShip's Company Theatre: 18 Lower Main St.: 902-254-2003, 1-800-565-7469: Jul 11th to 27th - Chase the AceAug 13th & 14th - Coal Bowl QueenAug 1st - 8:30pm - Garrett MasonSummervilleKempt Shore campground: 5701 Highway 215: Jul 17th to 20th - Acoustic Maritime Music Festival-;Aug 22nd to 24th - Kempt shore bands, beer & barbecueSackvilleFreemans: 902-865-2555: every Thursday - 8pm to 11pm - freejam open mic with freeham houseband, feat, host Jer MomboLower SackvilleWelcome 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 Hickeyevery Saturday - noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquetteevery Sunday - 3pm to 4pm - The Voice of New Scotland with Jean Watsonevery Sunday - 9am to 11am - Barn Dance with Keith Rossevery Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday - 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordanevery Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday - 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al HollingsworthDartmouthDahlia: 15 Kings Wharf: every Wednesday - 7pm to 10pm - Open Mic with Kam Hayes-our 2nd anniversaryHoly Trinity Emmanuel Church: 30 Alfred St.: Jul 27th - 2pm to 4pm - Mike's Classic Country show with the Sidewinder band, [Carl,Andrew,Bob]
Bob Harrison, Drew Kent, Cathy Ryan; @$ 10Montes Showbar Grill: 245 Waverley Rd.: 902-435-1770: every Thursday - 8pm - jam with-Dan Baird and his recurring castThe 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 McEwanHalifax (Halafacs)Prospect Road Community Center: Prospect Rd.: every Friday - 7pm to 9pm - Jam SessionPure Café: 26 Post Office Rd. Porters Lake: 902-827-2123: Aug 16th - 6:30pm - the Sunny Mountain Gals; @$25 kardecoste@gmail.comThe Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: Jul 10th - 7:30pm - YASSiN & Sean Terrio w/ Brett MatthewsJul 11th - 8pm - SOLD OUT: An Intimate Evening With Meaghan SmithJul 12th - 8pm - SOLD OUT: An Intimate Evening With Meaghan SmithJul 13th - 7pm - Adrian Raso + Jimmy RobinsonJul 16th - 7pm - Mat Hughes + Sadie SkinnerJul 17th - 8:30pm - TD Halifax Jazz Festival Presents Christine Jensen QuartetJul 18th - 8:30pm - TD Halifax Jazz Festival Presents
Doris Mason & The Bash Bros w/ Special Guests Carl Mayotte QuintetJul 19th - 8:30pm - TD Halifax Jazz Festival Presents: Lina Allemano FourJul 20th - 1:30pm - Mary Gauthier & Jaimee Harris - 7pm - SOLD OUT: Mary Gauthier + Jaimee HarrisJul 21st - 7pm - SOLD OUT: Mary Gauthier + Jaimee HarrisJul 22nd - 7pm - 6 TIX LEFT! David FranceyJul 23rd - 7pm - David FranceyJul 24th - 7:30pm - Tara MacLean (Duo) + Anna GravesJul 25th - 8pm - Height Requirement Pride PartyJul 26th - 9pm - The Right SwipesAug 1st - 8pm - The Desperado Band - Outlaw Country ClassicsThe Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: every Monday - 8pm to 10pm - Session with Dave MacIsaac & Louis BenoitThe Seahorse Tavern-: 2037 Gottingen St.: 902-423-7200: Aug 7th & Sep 4th - 7pm - @ $10-advance; New Music Thursday" seriesHubbardsShore Club-Tuna Blue: 167 Shore Club Rd.: 902-857-1790: Jul 31st & Aug 1st - Death from above 1979 & Customer serviceAug 14th & 15th - Tim BakerMahone BaySt. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church: 89 Edgewater St.: Jul 12th - 2pm - Mary Frances & guests; ($40). All proceeds will directly benefit The Three Churches FoundationLunenburgLunenberg Folk Harbour Festival: 125 Montague St.: 902-634-3180: Aug 10th - the Barra MacNeilsThe Lunenberg Opera House: 290 Lincoln St.: Aug 16th - 7:30pm - #39th annual Chapin family concert; Chapin sisters; Tom, Jen, Steve, Big John Wallace,
Stephan Crump Jamie Fox, Clark Wallace.The Lunenberg Opera House: ...Folk Harbour: 290 Lincoln St.: Aug 7th to 10th - Lunenburg folk harbour festival; with Catherine MacLellan, Lennie Gallant, Red Moon Road,
Connie Kaldor, the Young'uns, Good Lovelies, Heather Rankin, Barra MacNeilsSaulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: every day - 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne DugasMeteghan1280 Second Division Road: ..2023 July 28th to 30th-Far Out festival.: Jul 25th & 26th - far out festival; with Shiretown