--Music Cape Breton--, June 14th 2025 at 11am; twomonths.html
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( Top of Page )Northern Inverness AreaPetit-ÉtangCap-Rouge/ Mkwesaqtuk campground: 18283 Cabot Trail: 902-224-2642: every Wednesday(from 2025 Jul 2nd) - 4pm to 8:30pm - Charlo & Zabeth-free music, animation, local musiciansChéticamptown-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'Escaouettetown-La Société Saint-Pierre: ..2025 June 12th to 15th--#11th Annual -'Roots to Boots Festival': ; 15584Cabot Trail,: 902-224-2642: Jun 12th to 15th - #11th Annual -'Roots to Boots FestivalJun 14th - 10am - family event at Raveston Music School-École de musique
10am-a determiner
noon-kitchen party at Les Trois Pignons
1pm-nature walk at Le vieux chemin du Cap-Rouge
2pm-spoon playing workshop at Mkwesaqtuk/Cap-Rouge Campground
3pm-music and camping at Mkwesaqtuk/Cap-Rouge Campground
7pm-square dance with 6 hearts at Senior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's ClubJun 15th - 10am - family walk at Corney Brook-Riviére à Làzare
2pm-closing event with 6 hearts [The East Pointers & Vishtèn] at Place du Pécheur (Fisherman's Place)Doryman's tavern: .2025 Kitchenfest.. ..: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: Jun 28th - 3pm to 6pm - Afternoon Pub ; $10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door
Featuring: Rodney MacDonald, Glenn Graham, Troy MacGillivray, Patrick GillisJun 29th - 8pm to 11pm - Pub Night ; $10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door
Featuring: Howie MacDonald, Kimberley Fraser, Leanne Aucoin, Fr. David RankinJun 30th - 8pm to 11pm - Pub Night ; $10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door
Featuring: Lisa MacArthur, Kolten MacDonell, Mary Jessie Gillis, Orianna MacNeilJul 1st - 8pm to 11pm - Pub Night ; $10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door
Featuring: Kyle MacDonald, Stephanie MacDonald, Jason Roach, James MacLeanJul 2nd - 8pm to 11pm - Pub Night; $10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door
Featuring: J.P. Cormier, Donna Marie DeWolfe, Kathleen LeBlanc, Brent ChaissonJul 4th - 8pm to 11pm - Pub Night ; $10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door
Featuring: Andrea Beaton, Gabrielle MacLellan, Joël Chiasson, Tom DanielsJul 5th - 3pm to 6pm - Afternoon Pub ; $10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door
Featuring: Donny LeBlanc, Robert Deveaux, Lawrence Cameron, Hilda Chiasson, Steve LuxtonDoryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: every Sunday - 2pm - Trad Sessions -join a community jamJun 14th - 3pm to 6pm - Donna Marie DeWolfe - 9pm - live band-No BoundariesJun 15th - 2pm to 4pm - the Trad Sessions-free - 6pm to 9pm - Father's Day with Robert Bouchard & Nick the Pick BoudreauJun 19th - 8pm to 10:30pm - Talent nightJun 20th - Dane PedersenJun 21st - 3pm to 6pm - liv fiddle music - live band-Risin' TideJun 25th - 7pm - River's BendJun 28th - Stewart MacDonald & Mark Poirier-KitchenfestJun 28th to Jul 5thLa Place du Pêcheurs: Aug 7th - 7pm to 8:30pm - outdoor concert series-every thursday (except July 31)Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: Jun 14th - 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Martin AucoinJun 15th - 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Glen Roache Free live musicSenior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's Club: every Tuesday - 7pm to 9:30pm-Amateur Musical Circle-local talent
( Top of Page )Margaree AreaMargaree Forks (Bruach Na h-Aibhne)Firemen’s club: 7811 Cabot trail: 902-248-2952: every Thursday - 7pm to 9pm - jam night music; 19+ donations to Margaree meals on wheelsJul 12th - 7pm - Alexander Anderson & Brynn Currie-''Feed NS Tour'' @$ 15Front Porch farm: 76 Hilltop Rd.: 902-623-0200: Jun 24th - 7pm - Robert Deveauz, Hilda Chiasson @$:25Jun 25th - 5:30pm - Dana Sipos & Ryan McNallyNortheast Margaree (Acarsaid Mhargaraidh)Seniors Hall: 66 Crowdis Cross Rd.: every Friday - 2pm to 4pm - jam session ; FREEMargaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: Jun 27th - 8pm - Fiddle Concert-Ceilidh. Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLean.Jul 2nd - 8pm to 10:30pm - KITCHENFEST; Fiddle Concert-Ceilidh. @ $15, $20, and $25 | All ages | Reserved Seating
Featuring: North Atlantic Drift, Shawn MacDonald, Susan MacLean, Brent Chaisson
Short square dance after 10 p.m.Jul 3rd - 8pm - Neil McDaniel. .Jul 4th - 8pm - Fiddle Concert-Ceilidh. Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLean.Jul 9th - 8pm - Fiddle Concert-Ceilidh. Short square dance after 10 p.m.Jul 10th - 8pm - Neil McDaniel.Jul 11th - 8pm - Fiddle Concert-Ceilidh. Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLean. .Jul 16th - 8pm - Fiddle Concert-Ceilidh. Short square dance after 10 p.m.Jul 17th - 8pm - Neil McDaniel.Jul 18th - 8pm - Fiddle Concert-Ceilidh. 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 7th - 8pm - Neil McDaniel.Aug 8th - 8pm - Fiddle Concert-Ceilidh. Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLean.Aug 13th - 8pm - Fiddle Concert-Ceilidh. Short square dance after 10 p.m.The Normaway Inn-Music Room: 691 Egypt Rd.: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: every Monday(from 2025 Jun 30th) - 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(from 2025 Jul 2nd) - 8pm-fiddle /concert/ ceilidhevery Friday(from 2025 Jun 27th) - 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.: Jun 21st - 7pm to 9pm - Chase the Ace ; Music by: Country TonesICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: Jun 21st - 10am to 6pm - Sea Glass FestivalJun 29th to Jul 27th - Hands Dancing exhibitJul 5th - 6:30pm to 11pm - ''Sunset Series 2025''' kicks off with Dave Gunning & JP Cormier,
opening act is Alexander Anderson.Aug 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.Jul 5th, Aug 9th, & 30th - Annual Sunset Music FestivalICCA Arts Centre: 2022 Sept 23rd to 25th--#14th Annual Cabot Trail Writers Festival: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: May 18th to Jun 15th - Polyglots, a solo exhibition by Canadian multidisciplinary artist Enora Sanschagrin,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; @$ 40Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 132-Captain Angus L MacDonald: ...2025 -Kitchenfest: 15785 Central Ave.: 902-258-3233, 902-258-2961: Jun 28th - 8pm to 11pm - Pub Night ; $10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door 2025 -Kitchenfest
Featuring: Eddie Cummings, Aaron MacDonald, Steve LuxtonRoyal Canadian Legion Branch # 132-Captain Angus L MacDonald: 15785 Central Ave.: 902-258-2340: Jun 14th - 9pm to 1am - Caper; @$ 10Jul 19th - 3pm to 6pm - Glen MacNeilLake Ainslie (Loch Ainslidh)Fire Hall: ... 2025 July 2nd to 5th-- annual-Scotsville Ceilidh Days: # 4550 Route # 395: 902-258-2546, 902-258-3236: Jul 2nd to 5th - annual-Scotsville Ceilidh DaysJul 2nd - 11am - free swim at MacKinnon's Campground; BBQJul 3rd - 8pm to 11pm - Pub Night ; $15 | 19+ | Pay at the Door; Kitchenfest 2025
Featuring: Shelly Campbell, Allan Dewar, Kenny Stewart, Heather CameronJul 4th - 6pm - daze ball,Jul 5th - noon - parade; BBQ; 4pm-beer garden with CAPER @$ 15; 19+
( 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: Jun 14th - 1pm to 3pm - Taya MacDonald & Finley MacDougall - 8pm to 10pm - Darrell LaheyJun 15th - 1pm to 3pm - John Francis MacNeil - 8pm to 10pm - Neil McDaniel, Jessi LevescounteJun 16th - 1pm to 3pm - Michelle Stevens - 8pm to 10pm - Michelle StevensJun 17th - 1pm to 3pm - Neil McDaniel - 8pm to 10pm - Kyle MacDonald & Sandra GillisSkye GlennSkye Glen & Centreville Community Hall: 1904 Hwy 252: Jun 22nd - 2pm to 4pm - Murdock & Jimmy Dora Milling Frolic; with Kaj Udby, Jordi Martin. Kyle Levesconte
Srùbag/Tea will be served. admission by donation-Brook Village (Baile Beag Na h-Aibhne)St. John the Baptist Hall: ......2025 Kitchenfest: Jun 30th - 9pm to 12:30am - Brook Village Hall-Square Dance; $10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door
Featuring: Joe MacMaster, Donna Marie DeWolfe, Iain MacQuarrie, Fr. David RankinSt. John the Baptist Hall: ....Monday night Adult square dances: 6432 Rte.#252: 46°03.071′N 61°17.840′W: 902-945-2240: Jun 30th - 9pm - 12:30am-Adult Square Dance with Joe MacMaster, Donna Dewolfe, Ian MacQuarrie
& Fr. David Rankin @ $10, 19+Jul 7th - 9pm - 12:30am-Adult Square Dance withJul 14th - 9pm - 12:30am-Adult Square Dance withJul 21st - 9pm - 12:30am-Adult Square Dance withJul 28th - 9pm - 12:30am-Adult Square Dance withAug 4th - 9pm - 12:30am-Adult Square Dance with-Aug 11th - 9pm - 12:30am-Adult Square Dance with--HillsboroughLaurel's Bed And Breakfast House Concert Series: 4596 Hwy # 252: 902-945-2334: Jul 6th - 2pm - ''three for all'' with Scott Macmillan, Daniel MacNeil and Emma Rush; @$ 35-advance
2pm-gathering , concert at 3pm, meal to follow 902-919-4664 or laurelebrowne@gmail.comHillsborough/Glendyer Hall: # 4738-Hwy #252: 902-258-5265: Jun 14th, 28th, Jul 12th, 26th, & Aug 9th - 7pm to 9pm - Ronelda Aylward's -Hillsborough jam sessions, bi-weekly @ $ 5; entertainers Free,Mabou (An Drochaid)town: ...2025 June 26th to July 1st -#57th Mabou Ceilidh Days Festival: Jun 26th - 5:30pm - Lorgan Nam Bard-in the footsteps of the Bards
Visiting homesteads of the Mabou;s Gaelic Bards-meet at West Mabou Trailhead
-6pm to 8pm-Step back in time-horse and wagon rides thru historic Mabou @$10; website register
-6pm to 8pm-Junior jam-black light pre-teen dance for grades 4-6; Mabou arena @$10
-8pm to 10pm-Soc Hop-black light teen dance for grades 7-9; Mabou arena @$10
10pm to midnight-black light teen dance for grades 10-12; Mabou arena @$10; doors close at 10:30pmJun 27th - 2pm - ball hockey tournament-mabou arena' @$15 per person-all ages welcome
-5pm-kid's ceilidh, petting zoo with 6 little farmers, Slushies; face painting, BBQ-Mabou Marina
-6pm-boat parade-meet at Mabou Harbour wharf-then to Mabou Marina
-6pm-music at the Marina with the Celtic Touch Danceers and young local talent
-7pm-Ecumenical servie-at Mabou Marina [if rain- into church]
-8pm to 10pm-Small of My Heart Songwriters’ Circle; $40 + fees ; Strathspay Place
Kitchenfest 2025 with Lisa MacIsaac, Catherine MacLellan, Heather Rankin, Abigail MacDonald
-8pm-music on the Marina with Alter Ego, BBQ, Beaton's Delight Slushies, free s'mores for kids
-9:30pm-Fireworks at Mabou Marina
-10pm to midnight-outdoor pub night at Marina with Alter Ego; @$!0 19+Jun 28th - 8am to 10am - Pancake Breakfast- Mabou Hall @ $12
-8am-Softball Tournament in memory of Earl MacNeil with BBQ, Beer Tent
Tulloch Field, Brook Village, running all day ; [call Rankin MacEachern to register: 902-578-1516]
-8am-: Annual Hugh Arnold Campbell Memorial Road Race -Mabou Fire Hall
Registration at 8am, Race to start at 9am
-noon-Parade- from Mabou Hall to Mabou Arena ; Floats to meet from 11-11:30am
2025 Parade Marshall=Heather Rankin & Ceilidh Couple-Stanley and Margie Beaton
-1pm to 3pm- The Big Picnic: MCS Reunion + Bouncy Castles + Live Music with Aaron MacDonald;
Mabou Arena Grounds , + Beer Tent + Old School Games + Face Painting + BBQ' lemonade,
-2pm-42nd Annual Luathadh Mòr Mhàbu - Mabou Milling Frolic - An Drochaid, The Bridge Museum ; tea
-2pm- “Futon” Don Campbell Memorial Horseshoe Tournament | Tulloch Field, Brook Village
-8pm: sunset Yoga on the Beach with Jenny MacKenzie, West Mabou Beach | $10
-9pm to midnight-Family Square Dance with Ian MacDougall, Kolten MacDonell,
Allen Dewar, Derrick Cameron West Mabou Hall @ $15
-10pm to 2am-outdoor pig & whistle pub night with Beech Hill, Kenneth MaxKenzie, Ian MacQuarrie
Mabou Arena @$ 20 19+Jun 29th - 8am - Softball Tournament - Tulloch Field, Brook Village, running all day
-10:30am- Outdoor Pioneer Mass-St. Mary’s Parish Cemetery
-11am to 2pm-Mabou Farmer's Market-mabou arena
-11am-2m- Roast Beef Dinner -Mabou Hall @ $25
- 2pm- Lucky Duck Race + Teddy Bear Picnic + Children’s Book Reading: ''Shark Girl with Katie Beaton;
MacMillan’s Farm, Glendyer
-4pm to 6pm-Step back in time-horse and wagon rides thru historic Mabou @$10; website register
-6pm: Tug-of-War Competition-Tulloch Field, Brook Village [teams of 10 -5 guys & 5 gals]
Following Tug-of-War: Outdoor Pub with live music ]; Brook Village - Free
-7:30pm-annual Variety Concert in Mabou Hall; @$12Jun 30th - noon to 2pm - Capes, Crowns & Cupcakes-costume party & activities for kids
at Hillsborough hall for kids pre-primary to grade 2
-1pm to3pm-beach day-Spike Bal Tournamet and Sand Sculpture Competition at the West Mabou Beach
Spike Ball -;@$20 a team-register upon arrival
-7:30pm to 10pm-Trivia Night-Hillsborough Hall ; 19+ [ 6 per team/$20 ] register via website
-9pm-12:30am-Adult Square Dance with Joe MacMaster, Donna Dewolfe, Ian MacQuarrie
& Fr. David Rankin at Brook Village Hall ; @ $10, 19+Jul 1st - noon to 2pm - Canada Day Celebrations at Mabou Hall-cake , kids fun,
+ Lawn Mower & Wheelbarrow Races on Back Street - Mabou Hall
-7:30 pm to 9pm-Tuesday Night Céilidh; $12 | All Ages Kitchenfest 2025-Mabou hall
Featuring: Richard Wood, Jackie Dunn-MacIsaac, Melody Cameron, Derrick Cameron
-8pm to 10pm-Outdoor family movie night at Big Belle farm-Mabou ridge
**> town: Mabou ≠ id: town ≠ festival: .....2021 Dec 3rd----Light Up Mabou ≠ <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 entertainmentJun 15th - 11am to 2pm - Music from Amie RoseJun 22nd - 11am to 2pm - Music from Ariana Nasr. ACAP Cape Breton will be at our Community Table.Jun 29th - 11am to 2pm - Music from Dara-Smith MacDonald and Adam YoungJul 6th - 11am to 2pm - Music from Dane PedersenJul 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 MacInnisBeinn Mhàbu -Mabou Hill College: 32 MacDonald Rd.: Jun 25th - 7pm - music with Alanna Jenish & John MitchellCBFM-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: Jul 1st - 7:30pm to 9pm - Tuesday Night Céilidh; $12 | All Ages Kitchenfest 2025
Featuring: Richard Wood, Jackie Dunn-MacIsaac, Melody Cameron, Derrick CameronCommunity Centre-St. Mary's Parish Hall: 11538 Main St.: 46°04.341′N 61°23.412′W: Jul 1st - 7:30pm to 9pm - Tuesday Night Céilidh; $12 | All Ages Kitchenfest 2025
Featuring: Richard Wood, Jackie Dunn-MacIsaac, Melody Cameron, Derrick CameronSeniors Centre: Birch St.: 901-945-2108: every Wednesday - 7pm to 9pm - local country music night in seniors lounge, freeStrathspey Performing Arts Centre: 11156 Hwy #19: 46°03.740′N 61°24.442′W: 902-945-5300: Jun 27th - 8pm to 10pm - Small of My Heart Songwriters’ Circle; $40 + fees | All Ages | Reserved Seating
Kitchenfest 2025 with Lisa MacIsaac, Catherine MacLellan, Heather Rankin, Abigail MacDonaldJul 4th - 7pm to 9pm - West Side Performing Arts Cooperative presents·''SQUARE DANCING IN 69''; @ $25+
with Jamie Connins, Anne Gillis. Brenda MacLennan Dumphy, Elizabeth Matheson, Darlene Ellis,
Lawrence Cameron. Robert Pringle. Soibhan Beaton, Lauren Boyd, Rececca Dunphy, Martin Thomsen,
Theo Feehan-PetersThe Bridge - An Drochaid Museum: 11513 Main St.: 902-945-2311: every Thursday - 7pm - Gaelic film series-gach diardaoinThe Red Shoe Pub: .....2025 ..Kitchenfest: Main St.: 902-945-2996: Jun 27th - 7:30pm to 10:30pm - Pub Night ; $15 | 19+ | Pay at the Door
Featuring: Ian MacDougall, Melody Cameron, Derrick Cameron, Kathleen LeBlancJun 28th - 7:30pm to 10:30pm - Pub Night; $15 | 19+ | Pay at the Door
Featuring: John Pellerin, Bonny Jean MacDonald, Hilda Chiasson, Mary Beth CartyJun 29th - 4pm to 7pm - Evening Pub ; $15 | All Ages | Pay at the Door
Featuring: Glenn Graham, Andrea Beaton, Jackie Dunn-MacIsaac, Colin MacDonaldJun 30th - 7:30pm to 10:30pm - Pub Night ; $15 | 19+ | Pay at the Door
Featuring: Shelly Campbell, Allan Dewar, Kenny Stewart, Donny LeBlancJul 1st - 4pm to 7pm - Evening Pub ; $15 | All Ages | Pay at the Door
Featuring: Howie MacDonald, Troy MacGillivray, Iain MacQuarrie, Brian DoyleJul 2nd - 7:30pm to 10:30pm - Pub Night at Red Shoe; $15 | 19+ | Pay at the Door
Featuring: Kyle MacDonald, Keith MacDonald, Doug Lamey, Mary Elizabeth MacInnis, Sarah MacInnisJul 3rd - 7:30pm to 10:30pm - Pub Night ; $15 | 19+ | Pay at the Door
Featuring: Evans and Doherty, Rodney MacDonald, Joël Chiasson, Brent ChaissonJul 4th - 7:30pm to 10:30pm - Pub Night ; $15 | 19+ | Pay at the Door
Featuring: Rachel Davis, Darren McMullen, Shawn MacDonald, Jason RoachJul 5th - 7:30pm to 10:30pm - Pub Night ; $15 | 19+ | Pay at the Door
Featuring: Mairi Rankin, Lawrence Cameron, Angus MacKenzie, James MacLeanThe Red Shoe Pub: Main St.: 902-945-2996: Jun 14th - 7pm to 9pm - Neil McDaniel & Kevin Levesconte, N/CJun 15th - 4pm to 7pm - Kinnon, Betty Lou & Andrea ' @ $12.Jun 16th to 18th - 5pm to 7pm - Peter MacKenzieWest Mabou (Màbu An Iar)West Mabou Hall: 2399 West Mabou Rd.: Jun 28th - 9pm to midnight - Square Dance ; Kitchenfest 2025; @ $15 ; All Ages - 10 and under FREE
Featuring: Ian MacDougall, Kolten MacDonell, Allan Dewar, Derrick CameronWest 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.comGlencoe 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 3rd - 9pm to midnight - square dance with Ashley MacisaacPort 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 Brian MacDonald, Iain MacQuarrieJul 4th - 6pm to 9pm - Pub Night ; @$15 | All Ages | Reserved Seating; Kitchenfest 2025
Featuring: Brennan MacDonald, Bonny Jean MacDonald, Amanda MacDougall,
Gillian Head, Gerry McDanielClove Hitch Bar & Bistro: #8790 Hwy #19: 902-787-3035: Jun 15th - 6pm to 9pm - MacQuarrie Brothers; @$ 5Jul 5th - 7pm to 10pm - Pub Night ; $15 | All Ages | Pay at the Door; Kitchenfest 2025
Featuring: Neil McDaniel, Koryne MacDonald, Derrick Cameron, Lauren MacDonnellLynn & Cyril Chisholm's Blathan Garden: 110 Concert St.: Jul 20th, Aug 3rd, & 24th - 6pm to 7:30pm - ''Chill on the Hill'''-live musicwith Lynn Chisholm , with vintage tea
@$15; limited seating; book by messaging LynnChisholm@hotmail.com or text 902-302-8431Murphy's Pond: Jul 12th - 6pm to 9pm - Songs n Sunset with Lynn ChisholmSt. Peter’s Parish Hall: 260 Main St.: Jun 22nd - 2pm to 4pm - book launch ''Where Did I go?' a memoir plus;
& listen to the excellent piano playing of Stephen DoironSt. Stephen’s-Jubilee United Church Hall: 239 Main St.: 902-787-2740: Jun 21st, Jul 5th, 19th, & Aug 2nd - 7pm to 9pm - The Little White Church music jam sessions @$ 5; & tea; All musicians are welcome ; all summer long 2024Judique (Siudaig Mhór)town: Aug 3rd to 10th - Judique #250Celtic Music Interpretive Centre: ......2025 Kitchenfest: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: Jun 29th - 2pm to 5pm - Céilidh $10 | All Ages | Pay at the Door; 2025 Kitchenfest
Featuring: Shelly Campbell, Donna Marie DeWolfe, Kathleen LeBlanc, Orianna MacNeilJun 30th to Jul 4th - 9:30am to noon - Betty Lou Beaton School of PianoJul 3rd - 7pm to 9:30pm - Masters Piano Concert ; $35 + fees | All Ages | Reserved Tickets; 2025 Kitchenfest
Featuring: Betty Beaton, Kimberley Fraser, Troy MacGillivray, Mac Morin,
Jackie Dunn-MacIsaac, Kolten MacDonellCeltic Music Interpretive Centre: ....Sunday Ceilidhs.: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: Jun 15th - 2pm to 5pm - Sunday Ceilidh with Dawn & Margie Beaton, James MacLeanJun 22nd - 2pm to 5pm - Sunday Ceilidh with Mairi Rankin & Mac MorinJun 29th - 2pm to 5pm - Sunday Ceilidh with Shelly Campbell, Donna Marie DeWolfe, Kathleen LeBlanc,
Orianna MacNeil-KITCHENFESTCeltic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday - 9:30am - walking toursevery Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday - 11:30am to 2pm - live lunch musicCommunity Centre: 5473 Hwy # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2434: Jun 15th - 11am to 1pm - Rev father Allan's #60th Anniversay of his ordination; lunch;entertainmentAug 5th - #250th anniversary banquet r; @$ 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 & PatioJun 20th - 6pm to midnight - the Creig Summer Solstice with Stephen Poirier, Jeremy White, Abbey Mullendore &
the Luxtones; @$ 20-advanceJun 27th - 6pm to 9pm - Shane Savoury
( Top of Page )Port Hawkesbury AreaPort Hawkesbury (An Gut)town-wide: ....2025 July 3rd to 6th-Annual Festival of the Strait: Jul 3rd to 6th - Annual Festival of the Strait101.5 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 1st - 10am - Canada Day Pop-Up Ceilidhs; Free | All Ages
Featuring: Taya MacDonald, Donald Gillis, Finley MacDougall - 7:30pm to 9pm - Port Hawkesbury Céilidh; $20 | All Ages | Pay at the Door
Featuring: Dave Gunning, Andrea Beaton, Kinnon Beaton, Betty Beaton, Allie BennettCivic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: May 28th to Jun 27th - Student art exhibit RECA and SAERCGranville Green: .......2025 July 6th to Aug 10th--#31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: Jul 1st - noon to 2pm - Canada Day Celebrations; Free | All Ages; Kitchenfest 2025
Featuring: Richard Wood, Jug in Hand, Brenda Stubbert, Allie BennettJul 6th to Aug 10th - 7pm - #31st Annual Granville Green Summer ConcertsJul 6th - 7pm - KELLIE LODER with special guest TERRA SPENCER
Presented by Port Hawkesbury PaperJul 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: Jun 16th - 6pm to 9pm - Amie RoseJun 23rd - 6pm to 9pm - Jim RalphJun 30th - 6pm to 9pm - EchoJul 7th - 6pm to 9pm - Tyler SheaJul 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 McDanielthe Carriage House: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: every Wednesday - 7pm to 10pm - open mic with host Rob SmithWaterfront: Jul 3rd to 6th - the Bluenose two
( Top of Page )Bras d’Or Lakes AreaGlendale (Bràigh na h-Aibhneadh)Ceilidh House: Jul 7th & Aug 4th - 7pm - open mic sessions with Donnie CampbellFr. John Angus Rankin Cultural Centre: ...Kitchenfest 2025: #4248 Highway 105: 902-625-3441: Jul 5th - 8pm to 11pm - Square Dance ; @ $12 | 19+ | Pay at the Door
Featuring: Rodney MacDonald, Glenn Graham, Sandy MacDonald, Jackie Dunn-MacIsaacOutdoor stage: Jul 5th - 3pm to 6:30pm - Glendale Outdoor Concert; Kitchenfeest 2025
@ $25 | $10 for youth (ages 12-17) Under 12 Free | Pay at the Gate
Featuring: The Cape Breton Fiddlers’ Association, Evans and Doherty, Howie MacDonald,
Mary Jane Lamond, Shelly Campbell, Allan Dewar, Claire Sampson MacDonald
and the Glendale Step Dancers, Brian MacDonald, Glenn Graham, Andrea Beaton,
Rodney MacDonald, Doug Lamey, The Lamey Family, Harvey Beaton, Johnny MacDonald,
Patrick Gillis, Stephanie MacDonald, John Pellerin, Bill Pellerin, Kinnon Beaton, Betty Beaton,
Edna MacDonald, Roddie MacInnis, Cheryl MacQuarrie, Sarah Ann Hajjar,
Gordon MacLean, Colin MacDonaldWhycocomagh (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 4th - 8pm to 10pm - Concert ; $25 | All Ages | Reserved + General Seating
Kitchenfest 2025 with : Evans and Doherty, Glenn Graham, Jackie Dunn-MacIsaac, Patrick GillisIona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village Museum: ..2025..Féis a'chidsin-KitchenFest!...: 4119 Hwy-Hector's Point # 223: 45°56.912′N 60°49.020′W: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: Jun 27th - 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic ; Included with admissionJun 28th to 30th - 10am to 4:30pm - Visit The Highland Village; Highland Village AdmissionJul 1st - 10am to 4:30pm - Canada Day Open House ; Free admissionJul 2nd - 10am to 4pm - Eilean na h-Òige | Island of Youth Living History @ $45 - 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic ; Included with admissionJul 3rd - 2pm to 3pm - Traditional Céilidh ; Included with admissionJul 4th - 10am to noon - Spòrs Beag ; Free | Ages 5-10 - 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic , Included with admissionIona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Songs & stories series: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: Jun 15th, 22nd, & 29th - 4:30pm - cape breton celtic trad sessionsJul 2nd - 8pm - summer concert seriesJul 8th & 9th - 8pm to 10pm - Lucy MacNeil & familyJul 13th & 20th - 4:30pm - cape breton celtic trad sessionsJul 22nd & 23rd - 8pm - The Town HeroesAug 13th - The East PointersIona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Saturday ceilidhs ; @$ 5: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: Jun 14th - 5pm to 8pm - Jonathan AndrewsJun 21st - 5pm to 8pm - Stephanie MacDonald and Ryan MacNeilJun 28th - 5pm to 8pm - Neil McDanielJul 5th - 5pm to 8pm - Buddy MacDonaldJul 12th - 5pm to 8pm - Woody WoodburnGrand Narrows (An Caolas Mór)Ferrymen's Hall -the Wheelhouse Café: 415 Grand Narrows Drive: 902-622-1313: every Sunday(from 2025 Jun 30th) - 2pm to 5pm - live entertainment on our ourdoor stage-summer music SundaysWaterfront: Jul 1st - Canada DayAug 10th - noon to 4pm - 15th Annual Grand Narrows Car Show ; Live Music by: Will's AddictionChristmas Island (Eilean Na Nollaig)Fire Hall: ...2024 -#34th Annual-Féis an Eilein: 8539 Grand Narrows, Highway # 223: 902-622-2605: Jul 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: Jun 21st - 6:30pm to 8:30pm - open mic session; [sign up @ christmasislandevents@gmail.com ];
donations appreciated; cuppa,
Sponsored by: The Wardens of the Church of St. Barra Preservation and Development Society.Nyanza (Waqmitkuk)Big Spruce Brewing-patio: 64 Yankee Line Rd.: 902-295-2537: seating is limited,Jun 14th - 2pm - Freya MillikenJun 20th - 3pm - DJ AnalogJun 21st - 2pm - Sam Kruger & Dale RossJun 22nd - 2pm - Jonathan AndrewsJun 27th - 4pm - McMillan's Camp BoysJun 28th - 2pm - Rachel Davis & Darren McMullen - 4pm - Brad McGoeyJun 29th - 2pm - Luke LevyJul 1st - 2pm - ShiretownBig BaddeckLittle Church –Vicar's View-was St. Andrew’s United Church: ....Concert series-2025: 1450 Westside Rd.: Jun 14th - 7:30pm - Blues & Roots w/ Charlie A’Court, Ian Sherwood, & Joce ReyomeJul 11th - 7:30pm - Dave Gunning w/ Rose MorrisonAug 7th - 7:30pm - Good LoveliesBaddeck (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.: Jul 11th to Aug 29th - Your Mother's Father's CousinJul 12th to Aug 30th - Ed's GarageInverary 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 dailyJun 14th & 15th - 8pm to 11pm - music with Tracy CavanaughJun 16th - 8pm to 11pm - music with Rob MacLeanJun 17th to 19th - 8pm to 11pm - music with Tracy CavanaughJun 20th - 8pm to 11pm - music with Eric Angus WhyteJun 21st & 22nd - 8pm to 11pm - music with Tracy CavanaughJun 23rd - 8pm to 11pm - music with Rob MacLeanJun 24th to 26th - 8pm to 11pm - music with Tracy CavanaughJun 27th - 8pm to 11pm - music with Mark BoutilierJun 28th & 29th - 8pm to 11pm - music with Tracy CavanauughJun 30th - 8pm to 11pm - music with Rob MacLeanJul 1st to 3rd - 8pm to 11pm - music with Tracy CavanauughJul 4th - 8pm to 11pm - music with Jessie MacKayJul 5th & 6th - 8pm to 11pm - music with Tracy CavanauughJul 7th - 8pm to 11pm - music with Rob MacLeanJul 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 CavanauughLibrary: 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 CavanaughRoyal Canadian Legion Branch #53: ......2025 KitchenFest: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: Jun 27th - 8pm to 11pm - Pub Night; @ $10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door
Featuring: Darrell Keigan, Kyle MacDonald, Jason Roach, James MacLeanJun 28th - 8pm to 11pm - Pub Night ; @ $10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door
Featuring: Eastbound, Nora MacNeil, Katie Agnes MacNeil, Colin MacDonaldJun 30th - 8pm to 11pm - Pub Night ; @$10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door
Featuring: Doug Lamey, Michael Cavanaugh, Tracy Cavanaugh, Sarah MacInnis, Scott MacmillanJul 1st - 4pm to 7pm - Afternoon Pub; $10 | 19+
Featuring: Buddy MacDonald, Dawn Beaton, Kolten MacDonell, Leanne AucoinJul 4th - 8pm to 11pm - pub Night ; @$10 | 19+
Featuring: Kimberley Fraser, Aaron Lewis, Mairi Rankin, Hilda ChiassonSt. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: Jun 14th - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Rachel Davis & Buddy MacDonaldJun 15th - Rachel Davis & Buddy MacDonaldJun 16th - Gillian Head & Jason RoachJun 17th - Stephanie MacDonald & Susan MacLeanJun 18th - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam YoungJun 19th - Melody Cameron & Derrick CameronJun 20th - Kevin Lesesconte & Neil McDanielJun 21st - Mckayla MacNeil & Myles Davidson & Harold DavidsonJun 22nd - Mckayla MacNeil & Myles Davidson & Harold DavidsonJun 23rd - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Gillian Head & Jason RoachJun 24th - Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLeanJun 25th - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam YoungJun 26th - Melody Cameron & Derrick Cameron & Brian DoyleJun 27th - Kevin Levesconte & Neil McDanielJun 28th - Rachel Davis & Buddy MacDonaldJun 29th - Rachel Davis & Buddy MacDonaldJun 30th - Chrissy Crowley & friendsJul 1st - TBDJul 2nd - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam YoungJul 3rd - Melody Cameron & Derrick CameronJul 4th - TBDJul 5th - Mckayla MacNeil & Myles Davidson & Harold DavidsonJul 6th - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Mckayla MacNeil & Myles Davidson & Harold DavidsonJul 7th - Gillian Head & Jason RoachJul 8th - Stephanie MacDonald & Susan MacLeanJul 9th - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam YoungJul 10th - Melody Cameron & Derrick CameronJul 11th - TBDJul 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 - Gillian Head & Jason RoachJul 22nd - TBDJul 23rd - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam YoungJul 24th - Melody Cameron & Derrick CameronJul 25th - Abigail MacDonald & Malcolm MacNeilJul 26th - Rachel Davis & Buddy MacDonaldJul 27th - Rachel Davis & Buddy MacDonaldJul 28th - TBDJul 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 Young
( Top of Page )St Anns Bay AreaRoss FerryMarine Park: Jul 1st - 1pm to 4pm - Canada Day at Ross Ferry Marine Park; Free | All Ages; Kitchenfest 2025
Featuring: Darrell KeiganSt Anns (Baile Anna)Gaelic College-MacKenzie Hall: ...2025 kitchenfest: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3441: Jun 27th - 12:15pm to 1pm - Blas Math Lunchtime Céilidh; @ $20 | All Ages | Reserved Seating
Featuring: Cameron Chisholm, Robert Deveaux, Marion Dewar - 4pm to 6pm - Getting Primed: Afternoon Pub ; @ $10 | All Ages | Pay at the Door
Featuring: Rachel Davis, Darren McMullen, Jason RoachJun 30th - 12:15pm to 1pm - Blas Math Lunchtime Céilidh; @ $20 | All Ages | Reserved Seating
Featuring: Ian MacDougall, Susan MacLeanJul 2nd - 12:15pm to 1pm - Blas Math Lunchtime Céilidh; @ $20 | All Ages | Reserved Seating
Featuring: Kolten MacDonell, Beverly MacLean - 5pm to 6:30pm - Traditional Codfish Supper ;@ $25 | Reserved TicketsJul 3rd - 12:15pm to 1pm - Blas Math Lunchtime Céilidh ; @ $20 | All Ages | Reserved Seating
Featuring: Gabrielle MacLellan, Calum MacKenzie, Tom Daniels - 4pm to 6pm - getting Primed: Afternoon Pub @ $10 | All ages | Pay at the Door
Featuring: Andrea Beaton, Kinnon Beaton, Betty Beaton, Buddy MacDonaldJul 4th - 12:15pm to 1pm - Blas Math Lunchtime Céilidh ; @ $20 | All Ages | Reserved Seating
Featuring: Brian MacDonald, Margie BeatonGaelic College -in Great Hall of Clans: ....2025 June 27 to July 6th=#12th Annual Kitchenfest: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3441: Jun 27th to Jul 6th - #12th Annual KitchenfestGaelic 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 # 2Gaelic College-Great Hall of Clans-: .... Kitchenfeest 2025: 902-295-3411: Jun 27th - 10:30am to 2pm - Cultural Demonstrations ; Free with admission:
Adults $10 | Youth (12 and under) $8 | Family (2 adults, 2 children) $25Jun 30th - 10:30am to 2pm - Cultural Demonstrations ; Free with admission:
Adults $10 | Youth (12 and under) $8 | Family (2 adults, 2 children) $25 - 4pm to 10pm - The Big Bash $50 + fees | 19+ | Advance Tickets or Pay at the Door
Featuring: Pretty Archie, Gunning and Cormier, Evans and Doherty, Howie MacDonald,
Brennan MacDonald, Mac MorinJul 2nd - 10:30am to 2pm - Cultural Demonstrations; Free with admission:
Adults $10 | Youth (12 and under) $8 | Family (2 adults, 2 children) $25 - 7:30pm to 9pm - Wednesday Night Céilidh $15 | All Ages | Pay at the Door
Featuring: The Cape Breton Fiddlers’ Association, Richard Wood, Angus MacKenzie,
Hilda Chiasson, James MacLeanJul 3rd - 10:30am to 2pm - Cultural Demonstrations ; Free with admission:
Adults $10 | Youth (12 and under) $8 | Family (2 adults, 2 children) $25Jul 4th - 10:30am to 2pm - Cultural Demonstrations ; Free with admission:
Adults $10 | Youth (12 and under) $8 | Family (2 adults, 2 children) $25Gaelic College-Concert Series-Instructor Ceilidhs: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: every Wednesday - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Wednesday Night Instructors’ Ceilidh; @ $15 [held in the Great Hall of the Clans]Gaelic College-Hall of Clans: ...2025 Kitchenfest: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: Jun 30th - 4pm to 10pm - 2025 Kitchenfest-the Big Bash with JP Cormier & Dave Gunning;
Howie MacDonald, Mac Morin, Brennan MacDonald, Evans & Doherty @$ 50+; 19+Englishtown (Baile Nan Gall)Community Hall: #971 highway # 312: 902-929-2700: Jul 25th - 3pm - 1st Annual Sand Jam; remember SandyIngonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: ......2025 -[5]-Smokey Sessions-Chill on the hill Concert: Aug 10th - Smokey Sessions-the cape breton fidders' associationCape 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 LodgeJul 1st - noon to 5pm - ''Smokey Sessions Rising Stars'''-2nd annual concert
free afternoon for whole community; concert, games, market; with a music competition for young talents,Aug 3rd - 2pm to 5pm - music by Doug Lamey & band [ Darrell Keigan & Myles Davidson,
Sarah MacInnis & Harold Davidson , Jerry Holland Jr.Information Centre -Cape Breton highlands National Park: 902-295-3231: Jul 1st - 10am to 3pm - Piper in the Park at various locations along the Cabot Trail; Free | All Ages; Kitchenfest 2025Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: Jun 14th - 5pm - Allie Bennett
8pm-David DoucetteJun 15th - 5pm - Darrell Keigan
8pm-Jordan MusycsynJun 16th - 5pm - Darrell Keigan
8pm-Jordan MusycsynJun 17th - 5pm - Darrell Keigan
8pm-Jordan MusycsynJun 18th - 5pm - Darrell Keigan
8pm-Jordan MusycsynJun 19th - 5pm - Darrell Keigan
8pm-Jesse CoxJun 20th - 5pm - Buddy MacDonald
8pm-Jesse CoxJun 21st - 5pm - Buddy MacDonald
8pm-Jesse CoxJun 22nd - 5pm - Buddy MacDonald
8pm-Jesse CoxJun 23rd - 5pm - Buddy MacDonald
8pm-Jesse CoxJun 24th - 5pm - Fran Doyle
8pm-Deron DonovanJun 25th - 5pm - Fran Doyle
8pm-David DoucetteJun 26th - 5pm - Fran Doyle
8pm-David DouccetteJun 27th - 5pm - Rob MacLean
8pm-Aaron & Heather MacDonaldJun 28th - 5pm - Rob MacLean
8pm- Aaron & Heather MacDonaldJun 29th - 5pm - Rob MacLean
8pm- Aaron & Heather MacDonaldJun 30th - 5pm - Chad Tetford
8pm- Aaron & Heather MacDonaldJul 1st - 5pm - Chad Tetford
8pm- Aaron & Heather MacDonaldThe Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: every day - 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan.Jun 14th - 7:30pm - Trail Bound; with Jud Gunning @$ 20 **postponed to June 28th**Jun 28th - 7:30pm - Trail Bound; with Jud Gunning @$ 20Jul 4th - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Concert ; $25 | All Ages | Reserved Seating; Kitchenfest 2025
Featuring: Joe MacMaster, Kimberley Fraser, Dawn Beaton, Aaron Lewis, Angus MacKenzie, Malcolm MacNeilJul 1st to 31st - art exhibit- by Adrienne ForeJul 19th - 7:30pm to 11pm - Square Dancing - 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/personIndian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair)Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort: #30 Buchanan Drive: 902-929-2584, 1-866-929-2585: Jul 19th - Cabot trail acoustic festival with CoastlineNorth Shore Firehall: 46177 Cabot trail: 902-929-2822: every Wednesday - 10am to 2pm - Weekly Gathering; FREE
( Top of Page )Urban Cape Breton AreaBras d’OrFactory Wharf: ....2016 July 16th to 19th- Annual Big Wave Summer Festival;: Jul 16th to 19th - Annual Big Wave Summer FestivalLittle 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; ; FREEBoisdale (Baghasdal)Community Hall: ....KitchenFest 2025: 3810 Grand Narrows Highway: 902-871-2013: Jul 4th - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Concert ; @$25 | All Ages | Reserved Tickets + General Seating
Featuring: Howie MacDonald, Buddy MacDonald, Beverly MacLean,
Angus MacKenzie, Colin MacDonaldFlorenceRoyal Canadian Legion, Branch #83: 610 Bras D'Or Florence Rd.: 902-736-6313: Jun 27th - 9pm to 1am - dance with music by Shotz Fired; @$10Sydney Mines (Méinnean Baile Shuidni)Seniors & Pensioners Club: 6 Fraser Ave.: Jun 20th - 8pm - benefit Dance with Ernie Wells & Todd Hines ;
In aid of Tanya Donovan recently burned outNorth 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 segmentsNorth Sydney Seniors & Pensioners Hall: 309 RCommercial St.: Jun 21st - 8pm to 11pm - Dance with Bobby MacDonald; @$3Howie CentreRed Farm: 1957 Kings Rd.: Jun 22nd - 4pm - Jazz & blues; Marcel Aucoin, Janet Bickerton, Malcolm MacNeil, Red Mike; @$10-advanceAug 3rd - 8pm - 1st Annual Red Farm Field Trip; with Sloan, Bahamas, Gordie Sampson, Morgan Toney,
Dylan Guthro, Jodi Guthro; @ $49+ ; Opening the night is Amelie SampsonSydney (Suidni)Breton Brewing: 364 Keltic Drive-Coxheath: 902-270-4677: Jun 18th - 7pm - Ella Dubinsky & Isabella Samson at the CBMIC Mini Fest Women in Music Songwriters show;
@$ 10Cape Breton Music Industry Cooperative: Jun 18th to 21st - #3rd annual Hall of Fame, at various locations in SydneyJun 18th - 7pm to 9pm - CBMIC Women in Music Songwriters Showcase
Featuring Ella Dubinsky and Isabella Samson; @ $10 ; 19+
at Breton Brewing, Sydney River - 8pm to 10pm - CBMIC Emerging Artists Showcase 1
– Featuring Dane Pederson and Jocelyn Hynes; @ $10 ; 19+
at Governors Pub, SydneyJun 20th - 11am to 1pm - Artists Workshop 1 "Help Me With My Live Sound"
with instructor Andy Bishop; Free RSVP to programs@cbmic.ca
at 3097 Frenchvale Road at the Frenchvale Community Centre. - 3pm to 5pm - Artist Workshop 2 "Royalties For Songwriters / Music Publishers".
free. RSVP to programs@cbmic.ca
at Location: C200 in the MacDonald Room Arena Level - 9pm to 11pm - CBMIC Emerging Artists Showcase 2 – Featuring Dylan Devoe and Broken Road
@ $10 at the door 19+;
at Daniels Alehouse, SydneyJun 21st - 11am to 1pm - Artist Workshop 3 "Royalties For Musicians & Master Owners".
presenter for these sessions, Tim Hardy. free. RSVP to programs@cbmic.ca
at: C200 in the MacDonald Room Arena Level - 6pm to 8pm - CBMIC Export Development Artist Showcase-Festival Finale
Featuring: Rose Morrison with Isabella Samson, Jordan Musycsyn with full Band,
Aaron MacDonald with full Band and Elyse Aeryn with full Band
Free with Hall of Fame Ticket from Thursday night's Gala or $10 at the door. 19+
at : C200 Main ArenaCape Breton University-Boardmore Playhouse: #53rd Annual season: 1250 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-563-1652: Jun 18th - 7:30pm - Second Wind Community Band; @$20Centre 200: 481 George St.: 902-564-2200, 1-877-545-3330: Jun 19th - 7pm - 3rd Annual Cape Breton Music Industry Hall of Fame
inductees are = Rankin Family, Donnie Campbell, Bruce GuthroDaniel'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 DonaldJun 15th - 7pm - Father's day comedy with Jared NathanDaniel's Ale House-Restaurant & Lounge: ....2025 Kitchenfest: Jun 27th - 9pm to midnight - Pub Night ; $10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door
Featuring: Kenneth MacKenzie, Adam Young, Scott Macmillan, Steve LuxtonJun 28th - 6pm to 9pm - Pub Night ; $10 | All Ages | Pay at the Door
Featuring: Brenda Stubbert, Stephanie MacDonald, Susan MacLean, Fr. David Rankin, Michael CavanaughJun 29th - 6pm to 9pm - Pub Night ; $10 | All Ages | Pay at the Door
Featuring: Donnie Campbell and Jinks O’Neill, Kyle MacNeil, Sheumas MacNeilDoktor Luke's-coffee house: 54 Prince St.: Jun 16th - 6pm - bring your Ukulele and Jam with us, lead by George MacKenzieEltuek Arts Centre -The Convent: 170 George St.: May 1st to Jun 28th - in honour of the 100th anniversary of Davis Day. presents Miners’ Houses,
Glace Bay by Group of Seven icon, Lawren Harris,Governor’s Pub: 233 Esplanade: 902-562-7646: Jun 14th - 1pm to 4pm - Doug Lamey and Brenda Stubbert - 7pm to 10pm - The Back PackHighland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: Jun 28th - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Small of My Heart Songwriters’ Circle; @ $40 + fees
| All Ages | Reserved Seating
Kitchenfest 2025 with: Lisa MacIsaac, Catherine MacLellan, Heather Rankin, Abigail MacDonaldJul 5th - Wes Barker-magic is funnyJul 30th to Aug 3rd - 2pm & 7:30pm - Hairspray; @$49+Aug 5th & 6th - back to Broadway-Dinner & showAug 12th to 16th - Disney's dare to dream JRMembertou Trade & Convention Centre-JENU: 50 Maillard St.: 902-539-2300: Jun 14th - Yu Yuk's stand up comedy; 19+Membertou 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 NicholsonOpen Hearth Park: ...2024 July 12th to 14th--Rotary Ribfest: 190 Ferry Street: Jul 2nd - 4pm to 10pm - Canada Day with Live music &fireworks;Open Hearth Park: 190 Ferry Street: Aug 8th to 10th - Wi'Kipalkimk 2025 -celebrating Mi'kmag culture , with Christina Googoo Band;
Unama'ki . all ages- freeRoyal Canadian Legion Branch #12: 101 Dorchester St.: 902-539-9745, 902-562-3198: Jun 14th - 8:30pm to midnight - Elmer's square Dance: Colin Grant & 19+Simeon's Family Restaurant: 581 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-562-0251: every Sunday - 4pm to 7pm - music with Aaron C Lewis;The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: every Wednesday - 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show.every Friday - 10pm to midnight - East Coast after dark -promoting Maritime culture, heritage and artistic 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 -2025 Kitchenfest: 424 Charlotte St.: Jun 30th - 8pm to 11pm - Pub Night ; $10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door
Featuring: Dara MacDonald, Jason Roach, Allie Bennett, Jug in HandJul 1st - 8pm to 11pm - Pub Night ; $10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door
Featuring: Joe MacMaster, Adam Young, Brent Chaisson, Lisa MacArthur, Nipper MacLeodJul 2nd - 8pm to 11pm - Pub Night ; $10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door
Featuring: Evans and Doherty, John Pellerin, Joël Chiasson, Mary Beth CartyJul 3rd - 8pm to 11pm - Pub Night ; $10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door
Featuring: Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean, Malcolm MacNeil, Andrew DoyleJul 4th - 8:30pm to 11:30pm - Pub Night ; $10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door
Featuring: Beech Hill, Mairi Rankin, Shelly Campbell, Mac MorinWentworth Park: ....2025 July 3rd to 31st--Makin' Waves-: Jul 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, & 31st - 6pm to 9pm - Makin' Waves presented by Sydney Credit UnionJul 1st - 6pm - Kaia Kater, Serena Ryder, Rose Morrison ,Allison Bernard Memorial High School Women's Drum GroupJul 3rd - 6pm - & Gearl, July talkJul 10th - Amanda Rheaume, Elyse AerynJul 17th - Morgan Toney, ClassifiedJul 24th - Mary Frances Leahy, XIA-3Jul 31st - My Son the Hurricane, SunsettoNew Waterford (Portlairge Ùr)Community Rink: Jul 19th - 8:30pm to 1am - Beer Bash with Matt Minglewood; $35-advance; 19+
in support of Colliery Lands Park & New Waterford & District Community CentreColliery Lands Park: ...2025 July 13th to 20th-#42th Annual Coal Dust Days: 902-862-4710: Jul 13th to 20th - #42th Annual Coal Dust DaysDominiontown hall: ...2025 July 18th to 27th--annual Dominion Seaside Daze: 902-842-2973: Jul 18th to 27th - annual Dominion Seaside DazeSandbar Lounge: 117 Mitchell Ave.: 902-849-1925: Jul 26th - ''ROck the lot''' with Elyse Aeryn, Glimmerjead & Goode, Broken Road, the Decades,
Breagh Kelly & Coastline; 19+ @$ 25+Glace Bay (Glasbaidh)The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: Jun 14th - 7pm - Rumours-the Ultimate Fleetwood Mac tribute showJun 20th - 7:30pm - Green River Revival- the best of CCRJul 15th - 7:30pm - TINA-the Ultimate tribute to the Queen of rock'n'rollJul 17th - 7:30pm - Gord Bamford 25th anniversary celebration tour
( Top of Page )Louisbourg AreaMira RiverFire Hall-community: Jun 26th to Jul 1st - Mira GalaBoat Club: 545 Hillside Rd.: 902-564-8660: Jun 28th - 11am - poker run; 8pm to midnight-music by John CurtisJul 19th - 11am - poker run; 8pm to midnight-music by Final CutMarion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Fire Hall & Recreation Centre: ...2024 June 27th to July 6th-Mira Gala Festival: 3921 Gabarus Highway: 902-727-3161: Jun 28th - 7pm to 9pm - Concert ; $15 | All Ages | General Seating; Kitchenfest 2025
Featuring: Kimberley Fraser, Kenneth MacKenzie, Leanne Aucoin, Darrell Keigan, Orianna MacNeilGabarusTaigh nan Òg: French Road: 902-567-4108: Jun 14th - 7:30pm - Dane Pedersen and Malcolm MacNeil ; @$20
e-transfer to adamcdyoung@gmail.com; to book a seat ; @$ 20 [capacity of 20] 902-567-4108
( 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.Fire Hall/Community Centre: 7193 East Bay Hwy.: 902-828-3138: Jul 6th - 8pm - an evening with Heather Rankin & Jenn Sheppartd; @$ 35
( Top of Page )St Peter's AreaWest Bay (An Bàgh an Iar)Black River United Church: 1796 Black River rd.: Jun 14th - 6:30pm to 8pm - 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐑𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬: 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞
Eastbound and Jessica & Greg Favaro (2/3 of the band Shiretown)ClevelandFriends United International Convention Centre: 26 Holger’s Lane: 902-295-3441: Jul 3rd - 7pm to 9pm - Concert ; @ $25 | All Ages | Reserved Tickets + General Seating; Kitchenfest 2025
Featuring: J.P. Cormier, Cameron MacNeil, Màili MacKenzie, Iain MacQuarrie, Colin MacDonaldLower River Inhabitants (Bràigh Na h-Aibhneadh Denys)Riverdale Community Centre: Exit # 44-Highway #104: Jun 14th - 7pm - Rockin' Country; @ $7Jun 27th - 7pm - East of 60; @ $7Dundee (Dùn Deagh)Dundee 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: Jun 23rd, Jul 7th, 21st, & Aug 4th - 6:30pm - bi-weekly summer Song Circle on alternate Monday evenings ; final led by Stan MarchandRiver BourgeoisAnne Sampson Seniors Building: Jun 19th, Jul 3rd, 17th, & 31st - 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: ....2025 Kitchenfest: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: Jun 27th - 6pm to 9pm - Pub Night ; $15 | All Ages | Reserved Seating
Featuring: Wendy Abbott & Rosie Sampson, Troy MacGillivray, Allan Dewar, Kenny StewartJun 28th - 6pm to 9pm - pub Night ; @$15 | All Ages | Reserved Seating
Featuring: Kyle MacDonald, Jason Roach, Darren McMullen, Steve LuxtonJun 29th - 6pm to 9pm - Pub Night; $15 | All Ages | Reserved Seating
Featuring: Kenneth MacKenzie, Brian MacDonald, Abigail MacDonald,
Malcolm MacNeil, Nathan Bishop MacDonaldJun 30th - 6pm to 9pm - Pub Night; $15 | All Ages | Reserved Seating
Featuring: Dawn Beaton, Margie Beaton, Joël Chiasson, Colin MacDonald, Steve MacIntyreJul 1st - 6pm to 9pm - Pub Night ; $15 | All Ages | Reserved Seating
Featuring: Eastbound, Aaron MacDonald, Bradley Murphy, Mary Beth CartyJul 2nd - 6pm to 9pm - Pub Night ; $15 | All Ages | Reserved Seating
Featuring: Myles Davidson, Harold Davidson, Nora MacNeil, Orianna MacNeil, Katie Agnes MacNeilJul 3rd - 6pm to 9pm - Pub Night; @ $15 | All Ages | Reserved Seating
Featuring: Richard Wood, Mary Jessie Gillis, Robert Bouchard, Aaron LewisBras 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 ;Jun 14th - 6pm - Shane Savoury & Heather RyanJun 15th - 3pm - Jordyn MusicianJun 20th - 7pm - Trevor HowlettJun 21st - Shine Blue for AutismJun 22nd - 3pm - Tyrone & WayneJun 27th - live entertainmentJun 28th - 7pm - Russ MatthewsJun 29th - 3pm - Vincent McDonaldJun 30th to Jul 5th - KitchenfestMacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: every Friday - 8pm to 11pm - jam session with host Jay SmithMacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: ....2025. .Kitchenfest: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: Jul 4th - 7pm to 10pm - Pub Night ; $15 | 19+ | Pay at the Door
Featuring: Dara MacDonald, Stephanie MacDonald, Adam Young, Brian DoyleJul 5th - 7pm to 10pm - Pub Night; $15 | 19+ | Pay at the Door
Featuring: Evans and Doherty, Keith MacDonald, Ben Smith, Ceila CameronMarina: ..2025 Concerts by the Sea: 32 Lions Ave.: 902-226-3983: Jul 9th, 23rd, & Aug 6th - 6pm to 7:30pm - Concerts by the Sea FREESt. Peters Canal: 160 Toulouse St.: Jun 21st - noon to 4pm - National Indigenous People's Day; free BBQ, etc
music by Hi-Boys, Eskasoni Women's drum group
-9:30pm-fireworks at Potlotek wharfArichatIsland Nest Restaurant: 2344 Hwy #206: 902-226-0033: every Thursday - 7pm to 9pm - music with proceeds to Strait Richmond Palliative Care Society ( since 2019 ]Royal Canadian Legion, Branch # 150: 1219 Veterans Memorial Dr.: 902-226-3089: Jul 5th & Aug 2nd - 2pm to 4pm - ''music circle'''-jam session hosted by Daniel LeBlanc.St. John's Centre for the Arts: 2513 Highway # 206: Jun 14th - Art show and sale; 'A Visual Journey'''Jun 21st - 7pm - Ariana Nasr @$ 20-advanceJul 4th - 7pm - Three for ALL ; @$25-advance; Scott Macmillan, Daniel MacNeil and Emma RushWaterfront: ...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; @$25
-9pm-beer bash with East Bound & James Williams at Baseball fieldAug 9th - 8am - breakfast; la Picasse
-11am-party in the cove; Centre communautaire e Petite-Anse
- 4pm-festival mass ; Eglise St Joseph
-5pm-T'cha fest at wharf, boat parade, craft fair; Quai de Petit-de Grat Wharf
-7pm-concert with Kyle Boudreau;
-9pm-dance at St.Joseph Hall with Rockin' country
-9:30pm-fireworksAug 10th - 11am - departure of the parade of floats from Royal Canadian Legion
-noon-cold plate lunch at Salle parossiale Petit-de Grat Hall
-2pm-closing ceremony at Terrain de baseball fieldSt Joseph’s Parish Hall: Jun 21st - 9pm to 1am - music with East of Sixty; @$ 15; benefit in support of Jean-Clalude HeudesLittle AnseSocial Action Centre: Jun 21st - noon to 4pm - bbq, bake sale, auction, soup & chowder; benefit in support of Jean-Clalude HeudesRocky BayIrish Club: 751 Rocky Bay Road: Jun 14th - 8pm to midnight - with Sam Moon; CANCELLED
902 226 1928 or email Telile@telile.tv @$25-advance 19+D’EscousseGroundswell Pub & Inn: # 3283 Highway 320: 902-777-7777: every Friday - 6pm to 8pm - open mic with host Tyrone DavidJun 27th - 7pm - Tyler SheaL’ArdoiseCommunity Centre: 206 Shore Rd; Hwy # 247: Jul 24th to 27th - Acadian FestivalJul 26th - 9pm - dance to the Webbs;Jun 27th - live afternoon entertainment of the deck; 19+Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #110: 20 St. Peters Forchu Rd.: 902-587-2263: Jun 21st - 9pm to 1:30am - dance with Rock & country; @$10
( Top of Page )Mainland AreaMulgraveMarina: ...2025 July 11th to 20th-Scotia Days: Loggie St.: Jul 11th to 20th - Scotia DaysGuysborough IntervaleSt. Patrick’s Hall: 175 North Intervale Rd.: Jun 15th & Jul 20th - 2pm - Kitchen party. all welcome; @$ 5; and a lunchGuysborough (Baile Mhainisdear)Cast Away Cafe: 82 main st.: Jul 4th - 7pm to 8pm - Luca ThomasJul 5th - 7pm to 8pm - David LongJul 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 BandCanso (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 ; @ $20.00Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)Antigonish Heritage Museum: 20 East Main St.: 902-863-6160: Jul 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, & 31st - 7pm - thursday ceilidhs @$ 10Jul 3rd - 7pm - Joe MacMaster, Scott Williams, Leona Williams, Fr. David RankinJul 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 MacIsaacCJFX-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 -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 5th - Festival Antigonish Kitchen PartyJul 23rd - Mary Frances Leahy in ConcertSt. FX-Schwartz -Auditorium: 2090 Martha Dr.: Jul 3rd to 6th - Keppoch Goes to the Fall Fair-[presented by the ships of 1801 society]Maryvale (Allt A´ Mheiligein)Maryvale Schoolhouse hall: # 4 JRS Drive-Highway #245: 902-863-5696: Jun 20th - 8pm to 11pm - Square Dance @ $15 . with Margie & Dawn Beaton. Mac MorinJul 8th - 8pm to 11pm - Square Dance @ $15 . with John Pellerin, Heather MacIsaac, Allan Dewar
]Antigonish Highland games[]Jul 25th - 8pm to 11pm - Square Dance @ $15 . with Glenn Graham, Jackie Dunn-MacIsaacNew 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.: Jul 8th - 7pm to 9:30pm - Celtic Ladies and Ian Sherwood; @$35Aug 9th - 3pm - Ben Caplan, & Darrel CameronPictou (Phiogto)DeCoste Entertainment Centre: 90 Water St.: 1-800-353-5338, 902-485-8848: Jun 15th - 2pm & 6:30pm - Ashlei Ballet ~30th Anniversary Spring RecitalJun 17th - 7:30pm - RUMOURS The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute ShowJun 20th - 7:30pm - Queen Tribute to The Freddie & Queen ExperienceJun 21st - 6pm - Read by the Sea -25th Anniversary receptionJul 1st - 7:30pm - Elbows UpJul 3rd - 7:30pm - Saltwater in Your SocksJul 8th - 7:30pm - Heather Rankin & Jenn SheppardJul 10th - 7:30pm - Songs of the CandleJul 12th - 7:30pm - big splash concert; Ship Hector with The Barra MacNeilsJul 15th - 7:30pm - Summer Ceilidh: Fiddles & Feet with Alycia Putnam, Megan Washburn,
Laura Watson & Gordon TuckerJul 17th - 7:30pm - Garrett Mason;Jul 22nd - 7:30pm - Road to Stanfest - TULUAJul 23rd - 7:30pm - Road to Stanfest - The Pairs & North SoundJul 29th - 7:30pm - Song of the Sparrow: Tara MacLean-book reading and concertAug 5th - 7:30pm - A Tribute to Loretta Lynn ~ From the HeartAug 7th - 7:30pm - John McDermottAug 12th - 7:30pm - Anne Murray TributeAug 13th - 7:30pm - David FranceyTrentonHillside Community Hall: 27 Chance Harbour Rd.: 902-755-3938: every Friday - 6:30pm to 9pm - Kitchen party jam; All singers and players welcome, musicians free of charge, audience @$ 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: Jun 17th, Jul 1st, 15th, 29th, & Aug 12th - 6pm to 9pm - All Ages Open Mic with Meghan LynnGreat VillageGreat Village Arts and Entertainment Centre: 8729 Nova Scotia Trunk 3: 902-901-5771: Jun 21st - 7pm - ''i;m not what i seem''-songs and stories of Rita MacNeil; hosted by Charlie Rhindress;
with Jennie Del Motte, Heather MacIntyre, Carley Varner-Joudrey, Theresa Malenfant; @ $40Jun 29th - 2pm - twin fiddles-up home tonight; Gordon Stobbe and JJ GuyArdoiseBeechBrook Campground: 164 Beech Brook Road, Ellerhouse: 1-902-757-2211: Jul 24th to 27th - the 52nd Annual Nova Scotia Bluegrass & Oldtime Music Festival www.downeastgrass.com
Seth Mulder and Midnight Run , Volume Five , The Spinney Brothers , Blue Meadow , Sunny Mountain Gals
Riverbank , Maritime Drive , Mark Cameron Band ,ParrsboroShip's Company Theatre: 18 Lower Main St.: 902-254-2003, 1-800-565-7469: Jun 12th to 15th - the HobbitJul 5th & 6th - Fiddles and FeetJul 11th to 27th - Chase the AceAug 13th & 14th - Coal Bowl QueenAug 1st - 8:30pm - Garrett MasonSummervilleKempt Shore campground: 5701 Highway 215: Jul 17th to 20th - Acoustic Maritime Music Festival-;SackvilleFreemans: 902-865-2555: every Thursday - 8pm to 11pm - freejam open mic with freeham houseband, feat, host Jer MomboLower SackvilleAcadia Hall: 650 Sackville Dr.: Jun 15th - 2pm to 4:15pm - country music show; with Host Wendy Manning; & guests-Joyce Seamone,
Louisa Manuel, Neil MacKinnon, Larry & Tina Bond, Lucas Whitehead; @$ 10Welcome 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.: Jun 22nd - 2pm to 4pm - Mike's classi-country show;@$10; with host Bob Harrison
Bill Grover, Jovial Joes, Nick Langille.Montes Showbar Grill: 245 Waverley Rd.: 902-435-1770: every Thursday - 8pm - jam with-Dan Baird and his recurring castNSCC -Ivany Campus-Music Arts Marconi: 80 Mawiomi Place: 902-491-1100: Jul 4th & 5th - 76th Maritime Fiddle Festival; step dance classes, fiddle competitonThe 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)Bearly's-the House of Blues and Ribs: 1589 Gratton St.: 902-423-2526: Jun 14th - 4pm - Zak Miller & the Yodalahee Few - 9:30pm - Keepy Uppy-Jun 15th - 4pm - Hatfield & LaFlecheGarrison Grounds: Jun 27th to 29th - The Halifax Music Fest halifaxmusicfest.comJun 29th - 6:30pm - the Killers, Alvvays, Lights, Said the Whale; opening act is Molly Rankin BandProspect Road Community Center: Prospect Rd.: every Friday - 7pm to 9pm - Jam SessionThe Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: Jun 14th - The Right Swipes Present "Sonic Wallpaper" - 9:00PMJun 15th - Shine Blue - In Support of Autism Nova Scotia - 7:00PMJun 19th - Lennie Gallant Album Release - Thursday - 7:30PMJun 20th - SOLD OUT: Lennie Gallant Album Release Show - Friday - 8:00PMJun 21st - SOLD OUT: Lennie Gallant Album Release Show - Saturday - 8:00PMJun 22nd - Riley Burns & The South Mountain Boys + Julia Cunningham - 7:00PMThe 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: Jul 3rd & Aug 7th - 7pm - @ $10-advance; New Music Thursday" seriesHubbardsShore Club-Tuna Blue: 167 Shore Club Rd.: 902-857-1790: Jul 5th - 9:30pm to 11pm - Alan Doyle; 19+Jul 5th, 6th, & 7th - Alan DoyleJul 31st & Aug 1st - Death from above 1979 & Customer serviceMahone 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: ...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