--Music Cape Breton--, December 11th 2025 at 9am; twomonths.html
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( Top of Page )Northern Inverness AreaChéticampDoryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: every Sunday - 2pm - Trad Sessions -join a community jamDec 13th - 3pm - fiddle-Howie MacDonald, Robbie FraserDec 20th - 3pm - Joe MacMaster & guestDec 14th & 21st - 2pm - the trad sessionsDec 20th - 3pm - fiddle with Joe MacMaster & guestDec 24th - 3pm - Claude Bourgeois & friendsDec 26th - 7pm - live free music-tba
9:30pm-bozing day bash with DJ DeseretDec 27th - 3pm - Andrea Beaton, Troy MacGillivrayDec 31st - 2pm - fiddle music with tba
-9pm-New Years Eve with Risin' Tide; @$ 20-advanceLa Place des arts Père-Anselme-Chiasson -Cultural Canton-NDA: Dec 13th - 7pm - Heather Rankin Music Christmas showLe Conseil des arts de Chéticamp: 15118 Cabot Trail: 902-224-1876: Dec 13th - ; Heather Rankin MusicDec 22nd - ; Nathan LeLièvreLes Trois Pignons: 15584 Cabot Trail, box 430: 902-224-2642: every Thursday - Cheticamp Fiddle Session led by Gillian Head-outdoor eveningsRaveston Music School-École de musique: 15226 Cabot Trail Rd.: 902-224-7749: Dec 18th - 7pm - jam session with Nicole DeveauDec 23rd - 6pm - Twas the night beforeSenior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's Club: every Tuesday - 7pm to 9:30pm-Amateur Musical Circle-local talent
( Top of Page )Margaree AreaMargaree CentreCranton Cross Roads Community Centre: 206 Cranton Cross Rd.: 902-248-2261, 902-248-2009: Dec 12th - the Turnbull brothersMargaree Forks (Bruach Na h-Aibhne)Firemen’s club: 7811 Cabot trail: 902-248-2952: every Thursday - 7pm to 9pm - jam night music; 19+ donations to Margaree meals on wheelsNortheast Margaree (Acarsaid Mhargaraidh)Seniors Hall: 66 Crowdis Cross Rd.: every Friday - 2pm to 4pm - jam session ; FREEBroad Cove (An Caolas Leathann)St Margaret’s of Scotland church: 178 Broad Cove Marsh Rd.: Dec 12th - 7:30pm - Inverness County Singers, Youg County Singers, ''Tell the Story''
with Laurel Browne, Lawrence Cameron; [ Admission is by your generous donation ]Inverness (An Sithean)Fire Hall: 15797 Rte # 19-Central Ave.: Dec 31st - 9:30pm to 1am - New Year's Eve with Caper; @$20ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: Nov 3rd to Dec 14th - noon to 5pm - Ken Woroner exhibitDec 12th - 6:30pm to 10pm - Kimm Dunn & Terra SpencerLake Ainslie (Loch Ainslidh)Fire Hall: # 4550 Route # 395: 902-258-2546, 902-258-3236, 902-756-2790: Dec 21st - Annual Community Christmas Concert. Songs and recitations, cuppa
( Top of Page )SouthWestern InvernessHillsboroughHillsborough/Glendyer Hall: # 4738-Hwy #252: 902-258-5265: Dec 13th, 27th, 2026 Jan 10th, 24th, & Feb 7th - 7pm to 9pm - Ronelda Aylward's -Hillsborough jam sessions, bi-weekly @ $ 5; entertainers Free,Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: every day - an internet based radio stationCommunity Parish Hall: 11538 Hwy # 19: 46°04.341′N 61°23.412′W: Dec 26th - 9pm to 1am - boxing day dance with Full circleCommunity Centre-St. Mary's Parish Hall: 11538 Main St.: 46°04.341′N 61°23.412′W: Dec 11th - 5pm to 8pm - David Robert Mullendore-Celebration of LifeMabou House: 11543 main street: Dec 14th - 1pm - merry christmas tour with Mary Janet & Lisa and VernSt. Mary’s Church: Dec 16th - 7:30pm - Inverness County Singers, Youg County Singers, ''Tell the Story''
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: Dec 17th - 7:30pm - Dalbrae Drama Club; ''last stop 'til christmas;' ''too wrapped up for christmas'''Dec 18th - 7:30pm - Jon Bryant: A Night Of Maritime Folk; opening with Peter MacInnisThe Bridge - An Drochaid Museum: 11513 Main St.: 902-945-2311: Dec 15th - 7pm to 8pm - Conversations about Gaelic Poetry and SongsDec 11th - 7pm to 9pm - A tune or two-'Port No Dhà''' ; @$ 5Dec 14th - 2pm - our 12th and final event in our 50th Anniversary Lecture Series,
“Changing Times in the Fishing Industry” with A.J. Beaton of Mabou Harbour.2026 Jan 22nd, Feb 5th, 19th, Mar 5th, 19th, & Apr 9th - 7pm to 9pm - A tune or two-'Port No Dhà''' ; @$ 5West Mabou (Màbu An Iar)West Mabou Hall: 2399 West Mabou Rd.: Dec 31st - 9pm to midnight - Square Dance with Howie MacDonald and Iain MacQuarrie, @$ 12Glencoe StationGlencoe Station Hall: 1536 Mabou Rd.: 802-787-2062: Dec 23rd - 9pm to 1am - Tibbs Eve with Aaron MacDonald & full band; @$20; 19+2026 Jan 1st - 3pm to 6pm - New Year's Levee with Darrell LahayPort Hood (Sestico)Admiral Lounge & Dining room: 148 Main St.: 902-787-3494: every Wednesday - 7pm to 9pm - Wednesday Sessions at the Admiral; with tbaSt. Stephen’s-Jubilee United Church Hall: 239 Main St.: 902-787-2740: Dec 20th, 2026 Jan 3rd, 17th, & 31st - 7pm to 9pm - The Little White Church music jam sessions @$ 5; & tea; All musicians are welcome ; all summer long 2024Judique (Siudaig Mhór)Celtic Music Interpretive Centre: ....Sunday Ceilidhs.: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: Dec 14th - 2pm to 5pm Sunday Ceilidh Featuring Howie MacDonald & Robbie FraserDec 21st - 2pm to 5pm - Sunday Ceilidh Featuring TBDDec 28th - 2pm to 5pm - Sunday Ceilidh Featuring Joe MacMaster & Robbie Fraser & Iain MacQuarrieCeltic 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 musicCeltic Music Interpretive Centre: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: Dec 15th - 6pm - Celtic Christmas dinner party; live music with Brian Doyle & Scott Macmillan; @$ 38Community Centre: 5473 Hwy # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2434: Dec 14th - 6pm - christmas with the Celtic Touch dancers; @$ 10Storytellers Gallery: 5663 Hwy # 19: 45°53.196′N 61°29.389′W: 902-495-6817: Dec 13th - 2pm to 4pm - a children's christmas ceilidh; hot chocolate; chili;Creignish (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 & PatioDec 12th - 6pm to 9pm - Aaron MacDonaldDec 14th - 2pm to 4pm - Christmas tea, music my Michael YoungDec 19th - 9pm to 1am - Full Circle [Christmas Dance-ticketed event]Dec 26th - 6pm to 9pm - CLOSED for Boxing day
( 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.comRoyal Canadian Legion-Branch #43: 303 Reeves St.: 902-625-2732: 2026 Jan 24th - George Woodhouse &Kim Dunn
''Cabin Fever Concert Series''' hosted by Steve MacIntyre; Robyn's Nest Productions2026 Feb 7th - Carleton Stone & Andrea Pettipas
''Cabin Fever Concert Series''' hosted by Steve MacIntyre; Robyn's Nest Productionsthe 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 AreaWhycocomagh (Hogamah)Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre: ...Winter Music Series..: Highway # 105: Dec 13th - 7:30pm - Inverness County Singers, Youg County Singers, ''Tell the Story''
with Laurel Browne, Lawrence Cameron; [ Admission is by your generous donation ]Iona (Sanndraigh)Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Songs & stories series: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: Dec 31st - NEW YEARS EVE with The Turnbull Brothers2026 Feb 7th - Craig CardiffIona 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: Dec 13th - 5pm to 8pm - Buddy MacDonaldDec 20th - 5pm to 8pm - Ryan J MacNeil and friendsDec 27th - 5pm to 8pm - Jon HinesDec 28th - 4:30pm to 7:30pm - Kyle LeVesconte, Jordi Martin, and Kaj UdbyBig BaddeckLittle Church –Vicar's View-was St. Andrew’s United Church: ....Concert series-2025: 1450 Westside Rd.: Dec 13th - 7:30pm - The Once ChristmasBaddeck (Badaig)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 welcomeGreenwood Art Centre: 98 Twining St.: Dec 4th to 14th - Charles Dicken's Writes a Christmas Carol;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 dailyLibrary: 528 Chebucto St.: 902-295-2055: every Tuesday - 6:30pm - tuesday night moviesMasonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#10th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2025: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: Dec 4th to 14th - Charles Dickens writes a Christmas CarolRoyal Canadian Legion Branch #53: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: every Sunday - 2pm to 5pm - open jams with host Michael CavanaughDec 12th - 6pm to 9pm - Ernie WellsDec 19th - 6pm to 9pm - Darrell Keigan
( Top of Page )St Anns Bay AreaSt Anns (Baile Anna)St. Ann's Church: Dec 11th - 7pm - Men of the Deeps-''December coal;'' special fairlwell to founder Jim MacLellan
Christmas concert with Jenn Sheppard & her alter ego Ellsa.;Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: every day - 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan.Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair)Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort: #30 Buchanan Drive: 902-929-2584, 1-866-929-2585: every Thursday - music with Elia Dunbinsky & friendsNorth Shore Firehall: 46177 Cabot trail: 902-929-2822: every Wednesday - 10am to 2pm - Weekly Gathering; FREE
( Top of Page )Urban Cape Breton AreaLittle 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; ; FREEFlorenceFlorence Fire Hall: 42 Kempt St;: Dec 12th - 7pm - Men of the Deeps Christmas Back Together with Jean SheppardSydney Mines (Méinnean Baile Shuidni)John Nugent Firefighter’s Centre: 2 Elliot St: 902-736-6664: Dec 14th - 4pm to 7pm - Angela's Italian Christmas Dinner Concert..@$35; Anu Angela, Angela Iannetti,
Anurag Ware & special guests; Angela Iannetti [902- 577-8787 or angelaiannetti@hotmail.com ]Seniors & Pensioners Club: 6 Fraser Ave.: Dec 31st - New Years eve with Music by Paul Woodfine & Backroads @$15North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-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 segmentsNorthern Yacht Club: 27 Seaview Drive: 902-794-9121: Dec 31st - Club Dance, music provided by Kool Kats,Sydney River (Abhainn Shuidni)United Protestant Church: 1524 King’s Rd.: Dec 13th - 7pm - Men of the Deeps Christmas Back Together with Jean SheppardHowie CentreRed Farm: 1957 Kings Rd.: Dec 23rd - 8pm - the Ashbys-''tipsy eve'''Sydney (Suidni)Cape Breton University-Boardmore Playhouse: #54th Annual season of plays: 1250 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-563-1652: 2026 Jan 27th to Feb 1st - LysistrataCape Breton University-Boardmore Playhouse: 1250 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-563-1652: Dec 17th - 7:30pm - Joyful christmas time with host CBC's Wendy Bergfeldt; Joe Renzi, Munro Academy voices @$20Dec 20th - 8pm - Capers Big Band;Capri Cabaret: 235 Charlotte St.: 902-539-6195: Dec 21st - 5pm to 8pm - 'a barnful of blues' ; @$ 10Daniel'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 DonaldGovernor’s Pub: 233 Esplanade: 902-562-7646: Dec 26th - 10pm - boxing day bash with the AshbysHighland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: Dec 10th to 13th - 7pm - A CHRISTMAS CAROLDec 14th - 2pm & 7pm - A CHRISTMAS CAROLDec 18th - A Gunning & Cormier ChristmasDec 24th - 7pm & 9pm - A VERY MERRY HAT CHRISTMAS EVE SING-ALONG SERVICE 20252026 Jan 13th to 17th - 7:30pm - The Lotus Lantern 20262026 Jan 23rd - 7pm - THE 23RD CONFIDENTIAL MUSICAL THEATRE PROJECTMembertou Trade & Convention Centre-JENU: 50 Maillard St.: 902-539-2300: Dec 19th - 7pm - Cape Breton Christmas Ceilidh $40 – plus tax / service fees; 19+
with Aaron Lewis, Robert Bouchard, Marilyn MacKinnon, Howie Macdonald,
Darren MacMullin, Rachel Davis, Kimberley Fraser, Mac Morin, Emily Dingwall, Lyndon MacKenzie & Jordan Lewis.Dec 31st - 8:30pm - Cheers to 2026; 19+ $125+ A 3-course dinner
with High Society and The Privateers.Membertou Trade & Convention Centre: 50 Maillard St.: 902-539-2300: Dec 19th - 7pm - Cape Breton Christmas Ceilidh; Marily MacKinnon, Howie MacDonald, Darren MacMullin, Rachel Davis,
Kimberley Fraser, Mac Morin, Robert Bouchard, Emily Dingwall, Lyndon MacKenzie, Jordan Lewis; 19+ @$ 40Membertou 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 NicholsonDec 19th - 7pm - Cape Breton Christmas Ceilidh ; $40+ 19+ ; Fiddle Tunes, Laughs & Holiday Songs
Aaron Lewis, Robert Bouchard, Marilyn MacKinnon, Howie Macdonald, Darren MacMullin,
Rachel Davis, Kimberley Fraser, Mac Morin, Emily Dingwall, Lyndon MacKenzie & Jordan Lewis.Dec 31st - 8:30pm - dinner & New Years Eve with High Society and The Privateers @$125+ 19+2026 Feb 7th - 9pm - Matt Minglewood: 79th Birthday Celebration; @$50+ 19+Royal Canadian Legion Branch #138-Ashby: 35 State St.: 902-562-4994: Dec 13th - 7pm to 11pm - christmas party with 119 Ashby Road; @$ 10Sacred Heart Downtown: 217 George St.: 902-919-2637: Dec 22nd - 8pm - Pretty Archie -ChristmasDec 23rd - 8pm - Pretty ArchieSimeon's Family Restaurant: 581 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-562-0251: every Sunday - 4pm to 7pm - music with Aaron C Lewis;The Club: 44 Ferry St: Dec 13th - 7pm - Aaron Lewis; @$ 10The 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: Dec 19th - 8:30pm to 12:30am - CoastlineDec 22nd - 6:30pm to 10pm - Ashley MacIsaac’s Christmas CeilidhDec 26th - 8pm to midnight - Signal HillDec 27th - 8pm to midnight - Signal HillWaterfront District: 2025 Aug 14th to 16th-'''Rock the Fiddle 2025''': 333 Charlotte St.: Dec 31st - 6pm to midnight - New Year's Eve on the waterfront; with The Town Heroes, Adam Baldwin,
Jimmy Rankin & Matt Minglewood - Tracy and Martina - carnival, ferris wheel, fireworksNew Waterford (Portlairge Ùr)Knights of Columbus Hall: 3236 Plummer Ave.: 902-862-6104: Dec 14th - 2pm - Men of the Deeps; ''christmas coal christmas show''; with Jenn Sheppard; @$ 35Pier Community Funeral Home Chapel: Dec 15th - 7pm - 'Christmas Concert series' with Jocelyn Hynes, Sheldon Chant, Aaron Lewis and guests
Mario Colosimo, Breagh Kelly,Dec 22nd - 7pm - 'Christmas Concert series' with Jocelyn Hynes, Sheldon Chant, Aaron Lewis and guests
Kimberly Fraser, Lyndon MacKenzieThe Rack 'n Roll Pub: 3345 Plummer Ave.: 902-862-3000: Dec 26th - 10pm to 1am - High Society, the Privateers; @$ 25Reserve MinesVolunteer Fire Dept. Recreation centre: ...2024 July 3rd to 7th-- Annual Lambert Todd Days Festival: 902-849-4309: Dec 31st - 9pm - new year's eve with Full circle; @$ 20Glace Bay (Glasbaidh)St.Anne's Church-Bry Stock Hall: Main St.: 902-849-6826: Dec 11th - 7pm - Men of the Deeps Christmas Back Together with Jean SheppardThe Miner's Forum -Flavor on the Bay: 151 Lower N St.: 902-849-6980: Dec 10th to 13th & 16th to 20th - 7pm to 9:30pm - Savoy dinner theatre @$75
''Christmas Chaos at the home'''The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: Dec 10th to 13th & 16th to 20th - 7pm - ''Christmas Chaos at “The Home”Dec 14th - 7pm - Christmas with the Turnbull Brothers, & Aaron & Martina LewisDec 20th - 2pm & 7:30pm - the Barra MacNeil's East Coast Christmas; #25th Annual & Jamie Gatti.2026 Jan 20th - Goldie Boutilier-''the king of possibilities tour'''2026 Jan 24th - 8pm - Matt Andersen & Mariel Buckley
( Top of Page )Louisbourg AreaMarion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Fire Hall & Recreation Centre: 3921 Gabarus Highway: 902-727-3161: every Friday - 7pm to 9pm - Marion Bridge Guitar Circle;LouisbourgFirehall: Main St.: every Monday - 7pm to 9pm - Louisbourg Guitar Circle;Louisbourg Playhouse: 11 Aberdeen St.: 45°55.169′N 59°58.276′W: 902-733-2996, 1-888-733-2787: Dec 12th to 14th - 7pm - the foggy view players presents
-good old fashioned redneck country comedy christmas
( Top of Page )St Peter's AreaWest Bay RoadPrinceville United church: 1041 Riverside Rd.: Dec 14th - 2pm - a service of Christmas music and readings; cuppaSt. George's ChannelSouth Mountain Arm of Gold Community Hall: 3363 West Bay Highway. R.R.2: 902-345-2200: Dec 22nd, 2026 Jan 5th, 19th, & Feb 2nd - 6:30pm - bi-weekly summer Song Circle on alternate Monday evenings ; final led by Stan MarchandRiver BourgeoisAnne Sampson Seniors Building: 39 Recreation Rd.: Dec 18th, 2026 Jan 1st, 15th, & 29th - 6:30pm to 9pm - Gerry's music circle with Edna & Gerry and Friends;St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair)Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmaster's Pub': ..Saturday Matinees: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: every Wednesday - 6:30pm - Acoustic open mic-host Rob Smith ;Dec 12th - 6pm - Russ MatthewsDec 13th - 6pm - Jason W MacDonaldDec 14th - 5pm - Luke, Kyle & JordiDec 19th - 6pm - Aaron MacDonaldDec 20th - 7pm - rockin' around the christmas tree with rocking county; @$ 15+Dec 31st - NYE bash with boogies Corner @$99+ includes mealLouie's Cosy Corner Restaurant: Dec 28th - 5pm to 8pm - tunes with Mckayla MacNeil, Harold Davidson and Myles Davidson.MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: every Friday - 8pm to 11pm - jam session with host Jay SmithRoyal Canadian Legion #47: 6834 Hwy #4: Dec 31st - 9pm to 1am - new years eve dance.- East of Sixty; 19+2026 Jan 3rd - 9pm to 1am - dance — DJ Joules; 19+ ID's @$102026 Jan 10th - 9pm to 1am - dance — Gunner; 19+ ID's @$102026 Jan 17th - 9pm to 1am - dance — Back Roads; 19+ ID's @$102026 Jan 24th - 9pm to 1am - dance — Gerald McIntyre; 19+ ID's @$102026 Jan 31st - 9pm to 1am - dance — EAST of SIXTY; 19+ ID's @$10The Farmer's Pantry: ....Kitchen Party: 10043 Grenville St.: Dec 13th - 11am to 1pm - Tyrone David, Gerry McDaniel & several special guests.ArichatIsland Nest Restaurant: 2344 Hwy #206: 902-226-0033: every Thursday - 7pm to 9pm - music with proceeds to Strait Richmond Palliative Care Society ( since 2019 ]Royal Canadian Legion, Branch # 150: 1219 Veterans Memorial Dr.: 902-226-3089: 2026 Jan 3rd & Feb 7th - 2pm to 4pm - ''music circle'''-jam session hosted by Daniel LeBlanc.D’EscousseGroundswell Pub & Inn: # 3283 Highway 320: 902-777-7777: every Friday - 6pm to 8pm - open mic with host Tyrone David
( Top of Page )Mainland AreaPomquetÉcole acadienne de Pomquet-Community centre: 791 Taylors Road: 902-863-2574: Dec 20th - 8pm - benefit for Mike Little-''a little help from my friends''; with Matt Andersen, Kim Dunn,
Chris Kirby, Cory Tetford.Guysborough IntervaleSt. Patrick’s Hall: 175 North Intervale Rd.: Dec 21st & 2026 Jan 18th - 2pm - Kitchen party. all welcome; @$ 5; and a lunchCanso (Baile Chanso)Royal Canadian Legion-Branch # 46: 1131 Union St.: 902-366-2960: Dec 20th - The Turnbull brothersStormontStormont Union Church: Dec 14th - 1:30pm - annual christmas fundraising concertDec 20th - 6:30pm - annual christmas fundraising concertAntigonish (Am Baile Mór)Antigonish Heritage Museum: 20 East Main St.: 902-863-6160: 2026 Jan 21st - The impact of the Marthas on Healthcare in NS with Kathy MacKenzie
last of our four historical Sisters of St. Martha lecturesCJFX-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 ;St. FX-Immaculata Hall-#202: 902-867-2196: 2026 Feb 6th - 7:30pm - TOng WangThe People's Place Library: 283 Main Street: 902-863-4276: Dec 17th - 2pm - afternoon with the Arisaig Fiddlers;Pictou (Phiogto)DeCoste Entertainment Centre: 90 Water St.: 1-800-353-5338, 902-485-8848: Dec 11th - ''Christmas in Cape Breton'' with Bette MacDonald, Maynard Morrison,
Wendy MacIsaac, Jordan Musycsyn, Mac Morin -TrentonHillside 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 @$ 5TruroJulias Lounge: 165 Willow St.: every Wednesday - 8pm to midnight - acoustic jamsMarigold Cobequid Cultural Centre: 605 Prince St.: 902-897-4004: 2026 Jan 17th - 7:30pm - Jimmy FLynn; @$ 382026 Jan 23rd - 7:30pm - Campbell & Johnston ; @$322026 Jan 31st - 7:30pm - Catherine MacLellan; @$ 422026 Feb 5th - 7:30pm - Pretty Archie; @$42The Commune-Restaurant: 563 Prince St.: 902-843-1230: Dec 16th, 30th, 2026 Jan 13th, & 27th - 6pm to 9pm - All Ages Open Mic with Meghan LynnSackvilleFreemans: 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 anniversaryMicmac Amateur Aquatic Club: 192 Prince Albert Rd.: 902-464-9480: Dec 13th - 8pm to midnight - Blue Christmas-tribute to Dutch MasonMontes 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)Driftwood Coastal Diner: 2103 Gottingen St.: every Tuesday - 7:30pm to 10:30pm - live acoustic Irish traditional music jam; hosted by Ellen Gibling & Colin CarriganLight House Arts Centre: 1800 Argyle St.: 782-414-9902: Dec 11th to 13th - Adam Baldwin & Jenny Wren, Mo Kenney, Braden Lam, Brooks & Bowskill2026 Feb 8th - Matt Andersen & Mariel BuckleyProspect Road Community Center: Prospect Rd.: every Friday - 7pm to 9pm - Jam SessionThe Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: Dec 11th - 7pm - Craft Draught Showdown: Gahan VS PropellerDec 12th - 8pm - SOLD OUT: Shiny Happy People - An R.E.M. TributeDec 13th - noon - 6 TIX LEFT! Broadway Brunch - Holiday Edition - 8pm - SOLD OUT: A Campbell-Johnston ChristmasDec 14th - noon - 2 TIX LEFT! Broadway Brunch - Holiday Edition - 7pm - SOLD OUT! A Campbell-Johnston ChristmasDec 16th - 7pm - SOLD OUT! Ashley MacIsaac - Christmas Across The AtlanticDec 17th - 7pm - SOLD OUT: Ashley MacIsaac - Christmas Across The AtlanticDec 18th - 7:30pm - SOLD OUT: A Còig Christmas - Coig-christmas showDec 19th & 20th - 8pm - JP Cormier & Dave GunningDec 21st & 22nd - 7pm - JP Cormier & Dave GunningDec 31st - noon - Carleton Gift Cards2026 Jan 3rd - 9am - Rasta Gumbo - Alternative NYE!2026 Jan 15th - 7:30pm - SOLD OUT! Cory Tetford Trio2026 Jan 16th - 8pm - SOLD OUT: Cory Tetford Trio2026 Jan 24th - 8pm - Ty Messick & Friends2026 Jan 31st - 8pm - Maximum Overdrive2026 Feb 6th - 8pm - Height Requirement ('80s Forever!)The Marqee Ballroom: 2037 Gottingen St.: Dec 19th - Jimmy Swift Band, Grand Theft Bus and Slowcoaster. ''The Trifecta Tour''The 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: 2026 Jan 1st & Feb 5th - 7pm - @ $10-advance; New Music Thursday" seriesLiverpoolAstor Theatre: 219 Main St.: 902-354-5250: 2026 Jan 30th - Catherine MacLellan;Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: every day - 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas