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( Top of Page )Northern Inverness AreaPetit-ÉtangInformation Centre Theatre-Cape Breton highlands National Park: ...2026 June 13th--The 16th Annual Cape Breton Highlands 3 Peak Challenge: 16648 Cabot Trail: Jun 13th - The 16th Annual Cape Breton Highlands 3 Peak Challenge; [Cheticamp side of the National Park].
hike 3 mountains in one day that includes Squirrel Mountain, Roberts Mountain , Acadian.ChéticampBlack Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday - 1pm to 4pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & 10am to noon on last Saturday
-Chéticamp Rug Hooking Group-ground floor;
-[ Betty Ann Cormier; bacormier consultants@gmail.com 506-855-4480]Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: every Sunday - 2pm - Trad Sessions -join a community jamApr 17th - Claude Bourgeois, Chester DelaneyApr 18th - 3pm - Troy MacGillivray, Ray Knorr & Susan MacLeanApr 24th - Louis ArsenaultApr 25th - 3pm - Brian MacDonald, Hilda ChiassonMay 1st - Andrew Poirier & guestMay 2nd - Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLeanMay 8th - Martin AucoinMay 9th - 3pm - Richard Wood, Hilda ChiassonMay 10th - River's BendMay 15th - Louis ArsenaultMay 16th - 3pm - Rachel Javis, Jason Roach - 10pm - Signal HillMay 17th - Brian LeBlancMay 22nd - Claude Bourgeois, Chester DelaneyMay 23rd - 3pm - Donna Marie DeWolfe & - 9pm - Risin' TideMay 29th - NIcole & Michelle DeveauMay 30th - 3pm - Joe MacMaster &Jun 6th - 3pm - Shelly Campbell & - 9pm - Risin' TideLa Place des arts Père-Anselme-Chiasson -Cultural Canton-NDA: Apr 19th - Rainbow Rockstarz ROCKIN Variety Show-in the Father Anselm Chiasson RoomMay 1st - Robert Bouchard in Concert- Place des Arts Père-Anselme ChiassonSenior 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 AreaEast Margaree (Margaraidh An Ear)St. Michael’s parish Hall: 1176 East Margaree Rd.: 902-235-2970: Apr 25th & May 30th - 7pm to 9pm - kitchen party; traditional music @$ 10 16+Margaree Forks (Bruach Na h-Aibhne)Firemen’s club: 7811 Cabot trail: 902-248-2952: every Thursday - 7pm to 9pm - ''Herman's Jam' night music; 19+ donations to Margaree meals on wheelsJun 6th - 7pm - square danceNortheast Margaree (Acarsaid Mhargaraidh)Seniors Hall: 66 Crowdis Cross Rd.: every Friday - 2pm to 4pm - jam session ; FREEInverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: Apr 25th - 7:30pm - Death at the Disco-a murder mystery fundraiser; @$50;
10pm to midnight-disco danceJun 13th - The Second Annual Sea Glass FestivalInverness Academy & Education Centre: 59 Veteran's Memorial Court: 46°13.926′N 61°17.861′W: May 4th - 8pm - Blues in the night; Brian Doyle, Steve Hughes, Jim Logan, Michael Murdock,
Keegan MacLennan; 19+ @$ 20Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 132-Captain Angus L MacDonald: 15785 Central Ave.: 902-258-2340: Apr 18th - 9pm to 1am - dance with Rockin' Country ; @ $10 ; 19+Whit's Public House @ The Cabot Links: 18 Cabot Lane: 902-258-3933: every Sunday - 11am to 2pm - Celtic fiddle and piano featuring local talent
( Top of Page )SouthWestern InvernessSkye GlennSkye Glen & Centreville Community Hall: 1904 Hwy 252: Apr 19th - 2pm to 4pm - milling frolic , featuring guest musician-Donna Marie DeWolfe, Betty Lou Beaton
Srùbag/Tea will be served. admission by donation-May 30th - 7pm to 10pm - Square dance in the Glen; @$ 10 ;HillsboroughHillsborough/Glendyer Hall: # 4738-Hwy #252: 902-258-5265: Apr 18th, May 2nd, 16th, 30th, & Jun 13th - 7pm to 9pm - Ronelda Aylward's -Hillsborough jam sessions, bi-weekly @ $ 5; entertainers Free,Apr 17th - 8pm to 10pm - movie-CasablancaMabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: every day - an internet based radio stationStrathspey Performing Arts Centre: 11156 Hwy #19: 46°03.740′N 61°24.442′W: 902-945-5300: Apr 18th - 7pm - ''#25th years & counting''-anniversary celebration. skits, stories, songs, with Lisa Cameron,
Vern MacDougall, Amanda MacDougall, Stephen Gillis, Neil MacQuarrie, Brenda MacLennan-Dunphy,
a skit by Jaqueline Boyd, Darlene Ellis Beaton, Elizabeth Mathesn, Mary Janet MacDonald; a celtic crew reunion
with Stephanie MacDonald, Kolten MacDonell. Mitchell MacDonald, Kenneth MacKenzie, Margie Beaton,
Peter MacInnis; a skit by Lawrence Cameron, Blaine MacQuarrie, Carol Chisholm, Marie Campbell,
an Ode to the grand old oprey by DJ MacGillivray; riverhill skit cy Cindy O'Neill and Crew, Russ Matthews,
Hannah Krebs, Bradley Murphy, Barry Fougere, Rankin MacEachern & many moreJun 6th - 7:30pm - Cape Breton legend JP CormierThe Bridge - An Drochaid Museum: 11513 Main St.: 902-945-2311: Apr 16th - 7pm to 9pm - A tune or two-'Port No Dhà''' with Donna Marie DeWolfe & Colin MacDonald. ; @$ 5Apr 23rd - 7pm to 9pm - A tune or two-'Port No Dhà''' ; @$ 5May 5th - 7pm to 9pm - Dutch Heritage Day; Guest speakers will be Herman Felderhof & Pieter DeVries.The Red Shoe Pub: Main St.: 902-945-2996: May 29th - FIRST DAYWest Mabou (Màbu An Iar)West Mabou Hall: 2399 West Mabou Rd.: May 16th - first dance of seasonPort Hood (Sestico)Admiral Lounge & Dining room: 148 Main St.: 902-787-3494: every Wednesday - 7pm to 9pm - Wednesday Sessions at the Admiral; with tbaApr 18th - 6pm - Lynn Chisholm's=the stars are out''-fundraiser for the Port Hood day park.Apr 19th - 2pm - Lynn Chisholm's=the stars are out''-fundraiser for the Port Hood day park.Bayview Education Centre: 133 Company Rd.: 902-787-5220: May 13th - 6:30pm - Gaelic concert;St. Stephen’s-Jubilee United Church Hall: 239 Main St.: 902-787-2740: Apr 25th, May 9th, 23rd, & Jun 6th - 7pm to 9pm - The Little White Church music jam sessions @$ 5; & tea; All musicians are welcome ;Judique (Siudaig Mhór)Celtic Music Interpretive Centre: ....Sunday Ceilidhs.: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: Apr 5th to 19th - 2pm to 5pm - Sunday Ceilidh - CANCELLED (due to renovations)Celtic Music Interpretive Centre: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: May 9th - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - "MARITIME GUITAR GREATS" featuring J.P. Cormier & Jake LauzonCeltic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: May 18th - all day - Daily Lunch Ceilidh with EntertainmentCommunity Centre: 5473 Hwy # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2434: Jun 13th - 9pm - SlowCoaster; 19+ @$30-advanceCreignish (Creiginnis)Community Hall: ...''Happy Hour Live Music'': 2123 Highway 19: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476: every Friday - 6pm to 9pm - Happy Hour , great music as well. The CREIG Pub & PatioApr 17th - 6pm to 9pm - Brett SutherlandApr 24th - 6pm to 9pm - BackroadsMay 1st - 6pm to 9pm - CAPO3May 8th - 6pm to 9pm - Neil McDanielMay 15th - 6pm to 9pm - Heather & ShaneMay 22nd - 6pm to 9pm - the J-Walkers bandMay 29th - 6pm to 9pm - Woody WoodburnJun 5th - 6pm to 9pm - EastboundJun 12th - 6pm to 9pm - Jon Hines
( Top of Page )Port Hawkesbury AreaPort Hawkesbury (An Gut)101.5 FM The Hawk: 609 Church St.: 902-625-1220: every Sunday - 9am to 11am - East Coast Rising with Chuck Boudreauevery Sunday - 11am to noon - East Coast Countdown with Cameron MacEachern http://www.eastcoastcountdown.comCivic Centre-: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-2591: May 15th - 7pm - Dave Gunning-field notes album releaseMay 23rd - 7:30pm - the Barra MacNeils-40th anniversary tourJun 5th - 8pm - Jeff Leeson-only gonna say this once comedy tourCivic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: Mar 10th to Apr 30th - 10am - The Art of Conservation exhibitRoyal Canadian Legion-Branch #43: 303 Reeves St.: 902-625-2732: Apr 19th - 11am to 6pm - Fundraiser for Steve MacIntyre ; music, auction, [ triple bypass surgery ]
Robert Bouchard, Nick Boudreau, Jim Ralph, Patrick Lamey, Heather Richards, Echo-Evelyn MacRae,
Delores Boudreau, Jeremy White, Terry MacQuarrie, Our father's fools, Jontian Andrews, Adam Cooke,the Carriage House: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: every Wednesday - 7pm to 10pm - open mic with host Rob SmithThe Evergreen seniors Club: May 10th & Jun 14th - 2pm to 5pm - Evergreen Jam Session with Duncan Gillis; @$ 5; (there is a charge for the lunch).
( Top of Page )Bras d’Or Lakes AreaGlendale (Bràigh na h-Aibhneadh)St. Mary of Angels Parish Hall: 4216 Trans Canada Hwy # 105: May 9th - 6pm to 9pm - monthly pub nite with Stephen Poirier; 19+Jun 13th - 6pm to 9pm - monthly pub nite with Trent Campbell; 19+Iron Mines (Cnoc an t-Sìthein)L’Arche Cape Breton: 3 L'Arche Lane: 902-756-3162: Apr 25th - 5:30pm to 8pm - ''Pinoy Fiesta'''-a celebration of Filipino food and cultureWhycocomagh (Hogamah)Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre: ...Winter Music Series..: Highway # 105: Apr 23rd - 7pm to 9pm - "MARITIME GUITAR GREATS" featuring J.P. Cormier & Jake LauzonIona (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: Apr 18th - 5pm to 8pm - Aaron MacDonaldApr 20th - 8pm - Steve Poltz; SOLD OUTApr 25th - 5pm to 8pm - Troy MacGillivaryMay 2nd - 5pm to 8pm - Brett Santacona, Hilda Chaisson, & Nathan Bishop MacDonaldMay 29th - Mike McKenna Jr. & a special guest Dane Pedersen,Jun 14th & 21st - 4pm - Cape Breton Celtic Trad SessionsNyanza (Waqmitkuk)Big Spruce Brewing-patio: 64 Yankee Line Rd.: 902-295-2537: seating is limited,May 16th - Mary Frances Leahy-2026 spring tourBaddeck (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 welcomeFreight Shed terrace: every Sunday - 5pm to 9pm - Nathan Bishop MacDonaldInverary Inn - MacAulay Conference Centre: 368 Shore Rd.: Apr 18th - 8pm - Cape Breton Highlander Ride presents-'High Society & the Privateers'; @$ 25Royal Canadian Legion Branch #53: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: every Sunday - 2pm to 5pm - open jams with host Michael CavanaughApr 17th - 6pm to 9pm - Michael CavanaughApr 18th - 8pm to 11pm - Jackie Hardy-Elvis tribute show@$ 5Apr 24th - Stemstock 2026 with Trent Campbell, Sonnie Greening, Middle River Band, Eric Marcotte, One tribe
Mary Louise-Smudging, Tina Hutchison, Stressed out Charlee, Tracy Cavanaugh, Hector MacRae, Dan McArthyApr 25th - Stemstock 2026 with Fish Plant, Center line bare, Claverhouse, Doug Lamey and family,
Grady Mullins, Jacinta MacKinnon, Brad MacLean, James Nicolson, Jim Difiore
( Top of Page )St Anns Bay AreaSt Anns (Baile Anna)Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: Jun 5th to 7th - Gàidhlig as t-Earrach | adult Spring Gaelic Weekend 19+Apr 27th to May 22nd - An Cùrsa Bogaidh-II & III- a Four-Week Immersion Course;Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: every day(from 2026 Jun 1st) - 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan.Jun 6th - 7:30pm - 'Trail Bound' with Deron, Bruce, Norm, Meredith & Katie; @$20Ingonish (Ingonais)Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: May 15th to 17th - 7pm - Steve MaclntyreMay 22nd to 24th - 7pm - Rob MacleanMay 29th to 31st - 7pm - Buddy MacDonaldJun 5th to 7th - 7pm - Buddy MacDonaldJun 12th to 14th - 7pm - Chad TedfordIndian 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 AreaBras d’OrFire hall: Jun 7th - 7pm to 10pm - square dance withSeniors & Pensioners Club: 66 Main St.: May 23rd - 6pm - ''Spring Gala''-Angela's 3 course dinner party & entertainment; @$40 advance tickets only
music by Ward Glogowski, Tim Glogowski, Roy Dawson, Angela Iannetti, Anurug Ware,
Katmie Steele, Evan MacDonald,
Advance tickets ONLY= [Angela Iannetti 902-577-8787; angelaiannetti @hotmail. com ]Little Bras d'OrBlue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: every Thursday - 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ; bring an instrument & join in; ; FREESydney Mines (Méinnean Baile Shuidni)Duke's Place Bar & Grill: 1 Pitt St.: 902-736-6216: Apr 18th - Full CircleSt. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church hall: 643 Main St. -3 queen st.: 902-736-6394: May 3rd - 3pm - Cape Breton Chorale - featuring Gabriel Faure's Requiem & Canadian Folk Songs. @$ 30North 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: May 30th - 6pm to 10pm - Girls night out; @$ 50 [705-562-8076; unibridledgraze@gmail.com ]Prime BrookBrookshaven Hall & Recreation Association: 1748 Gabarus Hwy.: Apr 21st - 3pm to 1am - Rock for Renovations; live bands all day;
Lee Stewart, Evelyn MacRae, Brandon Collier, Jason Kempt, Wills Addiction, Tempted
Terry Peters & friends, Full CircleHowie CenterRed Farm: 1957 Kings Rd.: Apr 16th - 7pm to 9:30pm - John Chiasson and Friends:Dave Staples, Charlie Cooley, Matt Myer
Martin Davidson, John ChiassonSydney (Suidni)Breton Brewing: 364 Keltic Drive-Coxheath: 902-270-4677: Apr 18th - 2pm to 5pm - Marshall Brothers, Ella Dubinsky, RG SchallerCape Breton University-Boardmore Playhouse: #54th Annual season of plays: 1250 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-563-1652: May 4th to 10th - MulanApr 16th to 19th - The Cape Breton Youth Theatre FestivalCedar’s Club Hall: 30 Mackenzie St.: 902-539-1901: May 2nd - 6:30pm - chicken dinner and dance with the Relatives; @$ 55Centre 200: 481 George St.: 902-564-2200, 1-877-545-3330: May 21st - 8pm - 38th East Coast Music Awards Gala , with The Barra MacNeils
- 2026 Dr. Helen Creighton Lifetime Achievement Award presentation and concert.May 20th to 24th - ECMAMay 29th to 31st - CaperCon with Susan RomanDaniel's Ale House-Restaurant & Lounge: 456 Charlotte St.: 902-562-8586: May 8th - 9pm to 1am - Josh Janes-EP release party. The Decades, Hearts of Kin, Mae Rivers.May 9th - 5pm to 8pm - Erin O'Brien & Ronnie HoganJun 7th - 7:30pm - Stormy Daniels; storytelling and comedyGovernor’s Pub: 233 Esplanade: 902-562-7646: Apr 16th - 6pm to 9pm - Will's AddictionApr 17th - 6pm to 9pm - Colin GillisApr 18th - 1pm to 4pm - Leanne Aucoin and Brenda Stubbert
-6pm to 9pm-Garrett TaylorHighland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: Apr 17th - hte Giarne Experience- a night of magic & hypnosisApr 18th - where did you sleep last night & a tribute to 'Nirvana-unplugged in New York'Apr 25th - Ahren Belisle [Kill Tony /AGT ]Apr 26th - 2pm - The Cape Breton Orchestra Presents 'Nostalgia - From the Concert Hall to the Silver Screen'May 2nd - Confidential musical theatre project #24May 3rd - the comic strippersMay 13th to 17th - Willy Wonka JRJun 3rd to 7th - Bad Hats-'Narnia'Jun 5th - Bruce Funney-Scotland made the worldJun 10th to 14th - FOOLMembertou Trade & Convention Centre-JENU: 50 Maillard St.: 902-539-2300: May 16th - 7pm - Jimmy Flynn; 19+May 30th - 8pm - Yuk Yuk's stand up comedy 19+Jun 6th - 9pm - the Relatives #40th anniversary prty; @$35Jun 13th - 8pm - the Devin Cuddy Band with Jesse Cox ; @$ 45 in the Jenu roomMembertou 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 NicholsonApr 16th - 5pm to 8pm - Aaron Lewis & my guest Murray DingwallApr 23rd - 5pm to 8pm - Aaron Lewis & my guest Jason MacDonaldApr 30th - 5pm to 8pm - Aaron Lewis & my guest Jordan MusycsynNSCC Marconi Campus-waterfront campus: 170 George St.: 1-902-491-4900: May 22nd - 3pm-East Coast Music Awards NSCC waterfront campus, building A.
Carleton Stone-Showcase Performance @ 3:25 PMRoyal Canadian Legion Branch #138-Ashby: 35 State St.: 902-562-4994: May 6th - 8pm to 11pm - Ashby Spring Fling Dance ; Featuring 119 Ashby Road. @$ 10Sacred Heart Downtown: 217 George St.: 902-919-2637: May 10th - 12:30pm - Mothers Day -dinner & show with the Turnbull Brothers, Rachel Colford, Paul Gatchell. @$ 75May 20th - 8pm to 11pm - ECMA 2026 kickoff party with Dave Sampson, Pretty ArchiJun 3rd - 8pm - tribute to great big seaSimeon'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: 424 Charlotte St.: 902-270-8003: every Wednesday(through 2026 May 27th) - 7:30pm to 8:30pm - Kimberley Fraser Session, with Guests, FREE, come and play alongevery Wednesday(through 2026 May 27th) - 8:30pm to 10pm - All Musicians Session, FREE, come and play alongApr 22nd - 7:30pm - Kimberley Fraser and Brenda StubbertApr 29th - 7:30pm - Kimberley Fraser and Rodney MacDonaldGlace Bay (Glasbaidh)The Main Event Pub & Jigger’s Lounge: 99 Union St.: 902-849-4405: Apr 17th - 6pm to 9pm - Donnie Campbell & JinksApr 25th - Full CircleMay 2nd - 6pm to 9pm - JP Cormier; @$ 15The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: Apr 17th - 7:30pm - Vegas Knights; with Derek MarshallApr 19th - 2pm - the Cape Breton Songbook series; a tribute to Rita, Bruce and Jerry
Jenn Sheppard, LJ MacLean,Kimberley Fraser, Howie MacDonald, Shawn MacDonaldApr 25th - 7:30pm - MIchael Jackson-History ShowApr 26th - 7:30pm - Abba RevisitedMay 16th - 7pm - ''Cape Breton Country' with Robert Bouchard, Aaron Lewis, Jocelyn Hynes, the Turnbull Brothers,
Howie MacDonald, Kimberley FraserJun 12th - 6pm - Disney-the littlest mermaid Jr.-OVEC middle school productionJun 13th - 1pm - Disney-the littlest mermaid Jr.-OVEC middle school production
( 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: May 3rd - 3:30pm to 5:30pm - "MARITIME GUITAR GREATS" featuring J.P. Cormier & Jake Lauzon
( Top of Page )Big Pond AreaEast Bay (Bàgh Na h-Àird´ An Ear)Fire Hall: 3542 East Bay Highway: Apr 19th - 2pm - ceilidh with Colin MacDonald, Brittany Rankin-MacDonald, Christina Luxton & Keith MacDonald
will bring us piano, guitar, fiddle, pipes, songs & steps 🎶
( Top of Page )St Peter's AreaWest Bay RoadCommunity Centre: 2048 Cenotaph Rd,: May 7th - 7pm to 9pm - readings by regional Writers ; Frank Macdonald , Donnie McIllhone , Steven MacDougall ,
Mike HunterSt. George's ChannelSouth Mountain Arm of Gold Community Hall: 3363 West Bay Highway. R.R.2: 902-345-2200: Apr 27th, May 11th, 25th, & Jun 8th - 6:30pm - bi-weekly summer Song Circle on alternate Monday evenings ; final led by Stan MarchandRiver BourgeoisAnne Sampson Seniors Building: 39 Recreation Rd.: Apr 23rd, May 7th, 21st, & Jun 4th - 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: Apr 17th - 6pm - Ashley MacDonnellApr 18th - 6pm - Darrell LahayApr 24th - 6pm - Jeremy WhiteApr 25th - 6pm - Jason W MacDonaldMacBouch 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: Apr 18th - 9pm to 1am - Gerald MacIntyre; 19+ ID's @$10Apr 25th - 9pm to 1am - EAST of SIXTY; 19+ ID's @$10ArichatIsland Nest Restaurant: 2344 Hwy #206: 902-226-0033: every Thursday - 7pm to 9pm - music with proceeds to Strait Richmond Palliative Care Society ( since 2019 ]Apr 17th - 8pm - Glen Roache, Jamie Boudreau, Gillis Larade; @$ 20Apr 24th - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - "MARITIME GUITAR GREATS" featuring J.P. Cormier & Jake LauzonRoyal Canadian Legion, Branch # 150: 1219 Veterans Memorial Dr.: 902-226-3089: May 2nd & Jun 6th - 2pm to 4pm - ''music circle'''-jam session hosted by Daniel LeBlanc.St. John's Centre for the Arts: 2513 Highway # 206: May 8th to 10th - Celebration Isle Madame festival; @$10May 16th - 7pm - Champagne Weather featuring James Hill & Anne Janelle; @$30Jun 14th - 7pm - Jud Gunning in Concert; @$25Petit-de-GratSt Joseph’s Parish Hall: 56 Boudreauville Rd.: May 8th to 10th - Celebration Isle MadameMay 8th - 7pm to 11pm - Dance with DJ Bunx; @$10Rocky BayIrish Club: 751 Rocky Bay Road: May 8th - 6pm - Mrs Mary Browns' dinner theatre; @$ 50May 23rd - dance with Rebel Road, Boogie Corner; @$ 15-advanceMay 30th - noon to 5pm - fundraiser for Robbie & Joanie Kehoe; live musicD’EscousseGroundswell Pub & Inn: # 3283 Highway 320: 902-777-7777: every Friday - 6pm to 8pm - open mic with host Tyrone DavidApr 24th - 6pm to 8pm - all ladies singers night with donations going to Leeside Society
( Top of Page )Mainland AreaAulds Cove (Camus An Tuirc-nimhe)Cove Motel: 298 D 31 Rd.: 902-747-2700: Jun 10th - Echo-Dana RyanHavre BoucherCommunity Centre: .....2025 -Hank's Jamboree: 12401 Highway #4: 902-234-2188: Apr 25th - 8pm to 10pm - Evan and Aaron Turnbull, ;@$20PomquetÉcole acadienne de Pomquet-Community centre: 791 Taylors Road: 902-863-2574: May 16th - 8pm - Dave Gunning hosts Cassie & Maggie MacDonald; @$35Guysborough IntervaleSt. Patrick’s Hall: 175 North Intervale Rd.: Apr 19th & May 17th - 2pm - Kitchen party. all welcome; @$ 5; and a lunchGuysborough (Baile Mhainisdear)Cast Away Cafe: 82 main st.: Apr 18th - 7:30pm to 10pm - ''Songs That Shaped Us''-with Nathan Langley & Pete Lumsden
Upstairs at Cast Away CaféApr 25th - Heather Ryan & Shane SavouryMiles MacDonald Performance Centre: 27 Green St.: 902-533-2015: Apr 19th - 2pm - ''Made in Cape Breton'' with Bette MacDonald. Maynard Morrison,
Jordan Musycsyn, Mac Morin, Wendy MacIsaacMay 31st - 2pm - Doris Mason, Scott MacmillanLakevale (Gleann An Locha)Mini Trail Community Centre: # 4382 Highway 337: 902-863-4292: Apr 25th - 8:30pm - dance with Our Father's fools; @$ 20 ID'sAntigonish (Am Baile Mór)Antigonish Heritage Museum: 20 East Main St.: 902-863-6160: Apr 30th - 7pm - Ceilidh at the Museum-Gaelic Month Launch with Brian MacDonald, Hannah Krebs, Junior Fraser ,
Leona Williams, Matthew Anderson. @ $10 person, light lunch includedCandid Brewing Company-Brewery/Pub/Bar: 88 College St.: 902-863-3930: Apr 30th - 7:30pm - "MARITIME GUITAR GREATS" featuring J.P. Cormier & Jake LauzonCJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: every Monday - 6pm to 10pm - Bob Kingsley's -Country top 40every Sunday - 7pm to 8pm - the CJFX Ceilidh--Cape Breton Fiddles with Dave Gillis;every Sunday - 2pm to 6pm - Daryl MacLean's COUNTRY GOLD; 4 hours of great Classic Country music. http://countrygold.ca/every Sunday - 8pm to 10pm - Sounds Atlantic-with Paul Kerwin, Glenn Baker & his guests ;St. FX-Immaculata Auditorium-: 902-867-2196: Apr 24th - A Gallery Of Voices - Concert By Antigonish Choral Ensemble
Directed by Janice Alcorn, accompanied by Amy Hendricks
Featuring: Adhoctet; Bolling Excerpts; Rebecca Wild and the Rose TrioSt. FX-Immaculata Hall-#202: 902-867-2196: Apr 19th - 7:30pm - Joyride DuoSt FX -Keating Centre: May 30th - Mi'kmaw Kina'matnewey ·prom 2026-Northern Lights; DJ entertainment
We are excited to invite potential Grade 12 grads to register for our 2026 MK PromSt. Ninian’s Place: 2339 Notre Dame Ave.: Apr 26th - 1:30pm to 4pm - Square dance/Ceilidhs with Kolten MacDonell, Leona Williams, Junior Fraser
;; @$ 15; light lunchSt. Paul's Anglican Church: 96 Church St.: Apr 24th - 7pm to 9pm - Music circles-come and join in @$5Knoydart (Cnoideart2)Culloden Memorial Cairn: Apr 18th - 10:45am - Culloden Remembered #45th Annual Culloden Celebration from highway in Knoydart to cairnNew Glasgow (Glaschu Ùr)Glasgow Square Theatre: 155 Riverside Pkwy: 902-752-4800: Apr 20th - Shoebox Songwriters Circle with Jackie PutnamPictou (Phiogto)DeCoste Entertainment Centre: 90 Water St.: 1-800-353-5338, 902-485-8848: Apr 20th - 7:30pm - Menopause-the Musical.Apr 23rd - ''Made in Cape Breton'' with Bette MacDonald, Maynard Morrison,
Wendy MacIsaac, Jordan Musycsyn, Mac MorinMay 10th - 7:30pm - Mary Frances Leahy-2026 spring tourMay 28th - 7:30pm - the Barra's 40th anniversary tourTrentonHillside Community Hall: 27 Chance Harbour Rd.: 902-755-3938: every Friday - 6:30pm to 9pm - Kitchen party jam; All singers and players welcome, musicians free of charge, audience @$ 5TatamagoucheGrace Jollymore Joyce Arts Centre: 31 Creamery Rd.: 902-657-3500: May 8th - 6:30pm - the Skeleton Dance; @$ 25Jun 4th - 7pm - Great big sea tribute with Off the RockTruroJulias Lounge: 165 Willow St.: every Wednesday - 8pm to midnight - acoustic jamsMarigold Cobequid Cultural Centre: 605 Prince St.: 902-897-4004: Apr 18th - 7:30pm - India Gailey & Leah PlaveApr 20th & 21st - 7:30pm - MADE IN CAPE BRETON -with Bette MacDonald, Maynard Morrison,
Wendy MacIsaac, Jordan Musycsyn, Mac Morin; @$55Apr 24th - 8pm - SUBVert: Beached Out, Shoulder Season, & Swamp Prince; @$ 10Apr 29th to May 2nd - 2pm & 7:30pm - Hubtown Theatre Youth Players: Lost In WonderlandMay 6th - 7:30pm - the Good Brothers; @$ 35May 7th - 7pm - You'll Die Laughing; $43.76May 12th - Mary Frances Leahy-2026 spring tourMay 25th - 7:30pm - the Barra's 40th anniversary tour SOLD OUTThe Commune-Restaurant: 563 Prince St.: 902-843-1230: Apr 21st, May 5th, 19th, & Jun 2nd - 6pm to 9pm - All Ages Open Mic with Meghan LynnEnfieldRoyal Canadial Legion: 50 Old Enfield Road: Apr 26th - 2pm to 4pm - NS country music hall of fame with-band island boys, Ty Wallace,
Nicolas Langille, Jovial Joes ; @$15-membersCarroll's CornerCarrolls Corner Community Center: 9 Milford Rd: May 3rd & Jun 7th - 1pm to 4pm - Carroll's Corner Jam Sessions
with host Kimberley Holmes ; Admission is a donation to Maritime Fiddle Festival ;
Kimberley Holmes 902-221-4328 fiddlerdog1@yahoo.ca All agesAvondaleAvon River -Artists landing art gallery: 17 Belmont Rd.: Apr 19th & May 17th - 3pm - Sofa Sundays upstairs on third sunday monthly; info@fullcirclefestival.caApr 19th - 3pm - Malia Rogers & the SungoldsMay 10th - 3pm - Graham NIcolas, Sarah McInnisBerwickchrist church: 238 Commercial St.: May 1st, 2nd, 7th, 8th, & 9th - 6pm - dinner theatre-@$30; music by Rust
the golden girls move to BerwickWindsorMermaid Theatre -Imperial Performing Arts Centre: 132 Gerrish St.: 902-798-5841: May 14th - WintersleepMargaretsvilleEvergreen Theatre: 1660 Stronach Mountain Rd: 902-825-6834: May 15th - Mary Frances Leahy-2026 spring tourAnnapolis RoyalKing's Theatre: 2019 St George St.: 902-532-7704: May 27th - 7:30pm - the Barra's 40th anniversary tourDigbyDigby East fish and Game: 1492 Ridge Rd.: Apr 25th - 7pm - Nicolas Langille & Autumn Dedrick @$20SackvilleFreemans: 902-865-2555: every Thursday - 8pm to 11pm - freejam open mic with freeham houseband, feat, host Jer MomboLower SackvilleKnox United Church: 567 Sackville Dr.: Apr 25th - 7pm - City of Lakes Barbershop & Chorus and two of their homegrown quartetsWelcome 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 anniversaryMontes 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)Bearly's-the House of Blues and Ribs: 1589 Gratton St.: 902-423-2526: Apr 30th to May 3rd - Bearly's 40th anniversary; Garrett Mason, Keith Hallett, Roger Howse,
Chuck Bucket, Rheo Rochon Jr., Theresa Malenfant, the InstigatorsDalhousie - Rebecca Cohn Auditorium-Arts Centre’s: 6101 University Ave.: 902-494-3820: Apr 25th & 26th - Heather Rankin, Symphony Nova ScotiaMay 22nd - 7:30pm - the Barra MacNeils-40th Anniversary TourDriftwood Coastal Diner: 2103 Gottingen St.: every Tuesday - 7:30pm to 10:30pm - live acoustic Irish traditional music jam; hosted by Ellen Gibling & Colin CarriganHalifax Central Library: 5440 Spring Garden Rd.: May 3rd - 2pm to 4pm - Cecilia Concerts ; with Jennifer Jones, and Blue Engine String QuartetProspect Road Community Center: Prospect Rd.: every Friday - 7pm to 9pm - Jam SessionRoyal Canadian Legion Branch #142-Fairview: 50 Hillcrest St;: 902-233-6374, 902-443-7256: Apr 25th - 8pm to 11pm - Adult 19+ Cape Breton DanceScotiabank Metro Centre: 1800 Argyle St: 902-451-1221: Apr 30th - 8pm - Celtic Woman -''A New Era'''The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: Apr 16th - 7:30pm - 6 TIX LEFT! Jamie FontaineApr 17th - 8pm - SOLD OUT: Steve PoltzApr 18th - 1:30pm - SOLD OUT: Steve Poltz - 8pm - SOLD OUT: Steve PoltzApr 19th - 1:30pm - Steve Poltz - 7pm - SOLD OUT! Steve PoltzApr 23rd - 7pm - Cara LuftApr 24th - 9pm - Tomorrow's Problem - Featuring Wil C, Elysium, Devluvchase & QstatessApr 25th - 1pm - Broadway Brunch - Birthday Edition! - 8pm - Strange Plants w/ Logan Edward MacKayApr 26th - 1pm - Broadway Brunch - Birthday EditionApr 28th - 7pm - SOLD OUT! Jane SiberryApr 29th - 7pm - SOLD OUT: Jane SiberryThe Marqee Ballroom: 2037 Gottingen St.: May 2nd - Alert The Medic - 20th Anniversary Show ; guests-Good Dear Good, Jon Samuel; @$ 23+May 15th & 16th - WintersleepThe 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: May 7th & Jun 4th - 7pm - @ $10-advance; New Music Thursday" seriesThe Seahorse Tavern-Marquee Ballroom: 2037 Gottingen St.: 902-423-7200: May 14th & 15th - WintersleepChesterChester Playhouse: 22 Pleasant Street: May 9th - Mary Frances Leahy-2026 spring tourLunenburgroyal Legion-Branch #23: Apr 19th - 2pm - Marrow BonesLiverpoolAstor Theatre: 219 Main St.: 902-354-5250: May 14th - Mary Frances Leahy-2026 spring tourSaulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: every day - 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas