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( Top of Page )Northern Inverness AreaChéticampDoryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: every Sunday - 2pm - Trad Sessions -join a community jamNov 7th - Louis ArsenaultNov 9th - traditional sessionsNov 14th - claude Bourgeois, Chester DelaneyNov 15th - Chrissy Crowley, Rheal LeBlanc, Richard Bourque
-Rheal LeBlanc, Richard Bourque, Ray Legere, Marcel DuplesisNov 21st - 7pm - Dane PedersenNov 28th - Martin AucoinDec 6th - COlin Grant, Joel ChiassonDec 20th - Shelly CampbellDec 24th - Claude Bourgeois & friendsLa Place des arts Père-Anselme-Chiasson -Cultural Canton-NDA: Dec 13th - 7pm - Heather Rankin Music Christmas showLes Trois Pignons: 15584 Cabot Trail, box 430: 902-224-2642: every Thursday - Cheticamp Fiddle Session led by Gillian Head-outdoor eveningsSenior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's Club: every Tuesday - 7pm to 9:30pm-Amateur Musical Circle-local 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 wheelsNov 22nd - 8pm to 11pm - a square dance with Chrissy Crowley, Jason Roach, Peter LeBlanc,
with Bill Cameron Calling sets. our last Sqaure Dance of the year. @$ 15
http://www.frontporchfarm.caNortheast 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: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: Nov 3rd to Dec 14th - noon to 5pm - Ken Woroner exhibitNov 7th - 6:30pm - All ages Family Round & square dance with
Chrissy Crowley, Jason Roach, Mary Beth Carty on guitar and dance-calling; @$15-advanceRoyal Canadian Legion Branch # 132-Captain Angus L MacDonald: 15785 Central Ave.: 902-258-2340: Nov 8th - 9pm to midnight - a benefit in support of Diane Kenney with Music by: Stephen Poirier 19+
( Top of Page )SouthWestern InvernessHillsboroughHillsborough/Glendyer Hall: # 4738-Hwy #252: 902-258-5265: Nov 15th, 29th, Dec 13th, & 27th - 7pm to 9pm - Ronelda Aylward's -Hillsborough jam sessions, bi-weekly @ $ 5; entertainers Free,Nov 30th - 2pm - Laurel's house concertMabou (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: Nov 29th - 2:30pm & 7pm - ''Down at MacLean's''; @$ 25
wrtten by Kathryn MacIntyre of Brook Village Grocery fame; kathrynlenore1@gmail.comThe Bridge - An Drochaid Museum: 11513 Main St.: 902-945-2311: Nov 6th, 13th, 20th, & 27th - 7pm to 9pm - A tune or two-'Port No Dhà''' ; @$ 5Nov 9th - 2pm - Stanley Beaton-stories of the war dead of Mabou and district.Dec 4th & 11th - 7pm to 9pm - A tune or two-'Port No Dhà''' ; @$ 5West Mabou (Màbu An Iar)Save West Mabou Beach Provincial Park: Nov 13th - 6pm - a locally organized Community Session at the Mabou Parish Hall .Nov 16th - 2pm - rally for Save West Mabou Beach Provincial Park.
at the Celtic Shores Trailhead parking lot where the West Mabou Road meets Route 19.Glencoe StationGlencoe Station Hall: 1536 Mabou Rd.: 802-787-2062: Dec 23rd - 9pm - Tibbs Eve with Aaron MacDonald & full band2026 Jan 1st - 3pm to 6pm - New Year's Levee with Darrell LahayPort Hood (Sestico)Admiral Lounge & Dining room: 148 Main St.: 902-787-3494: every Wednesday - 7pm to 9pm - Wednesday Sessions at the Admiral; with tbaClove Hitch Bar & Bistro: #8790 Hwy #19: 902-787-3035: every Sunday, Tuesday, & Thursday - live musicSt. Stephen’s-Jubilee United Church Hall: 239 Main St.: 902-787-2740: Nov 8th, 22nd, Dec 6th, 20th, & 2026 Jan 3rd - 7pm to 9pm - The Little White Church music jam sessions @$ 5; & tea; All musicians are welcome ; all summer long 2024Judique (Siudaig Mhór)Celtic Music Interpretive Centre: ....Sunday Ceilidhs.: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: Nov 9th - 2pm to 5pm - Sunday Ceilidh with tbaNov 16th - 2pm to 5pm - Sunday Ceilidh with John PellerinNov 23rd - 2pm to 5pm - Sunday Ceilidh with tbaCeltic 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 musicCreignish (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 & PatioNov 7th - 6pm to 9pm - BackroadsNov 14th - 6pm to 9pm - Darrell LaheyNov 21st - 6pm to 9pm - Donny BrookNov 28th - 6pm to 9pm - Shane SavouryDec 5th - 6pm to 9pm - Stephen PoirierDec 12th - 6pm to 9pm - Aaron MacDonaldDec 19th - 6pm to 9pm - Full Circle [Christmas Dance-ticketed event]Dec 26th - 6pm to 9pm - CLOSED for Boxing day
( Top of Page )Port Hawkesbury AreaPort Hawkesbury (An Gut)101.5 FM The Hawk: 609 Church St.: 902-625-1220: every Sunday - 9am to 11am - East Coast Rising with Chuck Boudreauevery Sunday - 11am to noon - East Coast Countdown with Cameron MacEachern http://www.eastcoastcountdown.comCivic Centre-: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-2591: Nov 7th - 6:30pm - FEIS 2025: ''Small Towns and Family Affairs''; -@$ 45-turkey dinner-
The Port Hawkesbury Literacy Council’s annual fundraiser FEIS 2025:
with authors, Susan LeBlanc and Shelley Thompson.Nov 23rd - 3pm - The Men of the Deeps Coal Miner’s Christmas with Jenn SheppardNov 27th - 5:30pm to 8:30pm - Fall Awards Dinner & Gala; awards, a gourmet meal, and live entertainment.Nov 30th - 3pm & 7:30pm - Christmas in Cape Breton ’25-SAERC Auditorium: 304 Pitt St.: 902-625-2591: Nov 25th - 3pm - ''Coal Miner's Christmas=Cape Breton’s Men of the DeepsNov 30th - 2pm - Christmas In Cape Breton with Bette MacDonald, Maynard Morrison,
Wendy MacIsaac, Jordan Musycsyn, Mac Morinthe Carriage House: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: every Wednesday - 7pm to 10pm - open mic with host Rob Smith
( Top of Page )Bras d’Or Lakes AreaGlendale (Bràigh na h-Aibhneadh)Father John Angus Rankin Cultural Centre: #4248 Highway 105: 902-625-3441: Nov 22nd - 7pm - a battle with the stars-'a Lip sync battle'; @$ 50 dinner and show 19+
[ Carol Anne 289-241-6192 , Trisha 902-623-1409]Whycocomagh (Hogamah)Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre: # 9650 Highway # 105: 902-756-3580: Dec 6th - 7pm - Song writer's showcase with Brett Matthews, Pete Lumsden, Steve Luxton, Russ MatthewsWhycocomagh Waterfront Centre: Highway # 105: Nov 8th - 8pm to 11pm - pub nite with the 'Happy Enchiladas' 19+ @$ 20Washabuck (Uaiseabuc)Washabuck Hall: Annual-Along the Shores of Washabuck Summer Festival: 4449 Washabuck Road: Dec 6th - : Annual Christmas SocialIona (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: Nov 14th - Crowdis Bridge <—————— NEW SHOWDec 6th - Dave Sampson <—————— NEW SHOWIona 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: Nov 8th - 5pm to 8pm - Jordan MusycsynNov 15th - 5pm to 8pm - Kenneth MacKenzieNov 22nd - 5pm to 8pm - Leanne Aucoin and Ryan MacNeilNov 29th - 5pm to 8pm - Shelly Campbell and Allan DewarMiddle River (An Abhainn Mheadhanach)Community Hall: 2656 Cabot Trail: Nov 8th - 6pm - MIddle RIver @ 3rd Annual Stomp; You know the recipe - 5 chefs, 5 bands.
Lookout Tower, Tom Fun Orchestra, Beech Hill, Colette Deveau, Mat Hughes; @$ 115 19+Big BaddeckLittle Church –Vicar's View-was St. Andrew’s United Church: ....Concert series-2025: 1450 Westside Rd.: Dec 13th - 7:30pm - The Once ChristmasBaddeck (Badaig)Bras d’or Yacht Club-Tiller & Wheel Lounge: 1 Jones St.: 902-295-2107: every Friday - 5pm to 8pm - musician's circle / Jam sessions; all welcomeGreenwood Art Centre: 98 Twining St.: Dec 4th to 14th - Charles Dicken's Writes a Christmas Carol;Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, & Sunday - 8pm to 11pm - live music dailyLibrary: 528 Chebucto St.: 902-295-2055: every Tuesday - 6:30pm - tuesday night moviesMasonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#10th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2025: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: Dec 4th to 14th - Charles Dickens writes a Christmas CarolRoyal Canadian Legion Branch #53: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: every Sunday - 2pm to 5pm - open jams with host Michael Cavanaugh
( Top of Page )St Anns Bay AreaSt Anns (Baile Anna)Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: Dec 5th to 7th - An Nollaig Ghàidhealach ~ A Gaelic Christmas weekend;Nov 21st to 23rd - Youth Gaelic weekendDec 5th to 7th - Christmas Gaelic WeekendGaelic College-Concert Series-Instructor Ceilidhs: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: Nov 5th - 7:30pm - Wednesday Night Instructors’ Ceilidh; -In PERSON and ON-LINE; Howie MacDonald,
Rodney MacDonald, Beverly MacLean and Michael CavanaughDingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: every day - 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan.Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair)Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort: #30 Buchanan Drive: 902-929-2584, 1-866-929-2585: every Thursday - music with Elia Dunbinsky & friendsNorth Shore Firehall: 46177 Cabot trail: 902-929-2822: every Wednesday - 10am to 2pm - Weekly Gathering; FREE
( Top of Page )Urban Cape Breton AreaBras d’OrSeniors & Pensioners Club: Nov 7th - 7pm to 11pm - DANCING THROUGH THE DECADES; DJ Tommy CapstickLittle Bras d'OrBlue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: every Thursday - 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ; bring an instrument & join in; ; FREEFlorenceFlorence Fire Hall: 42 Kempt St;: Dec 12th - 7pm - Men of the Deeps Christmas Back Together with Jean SheppardSydney Mines (Méinnean Baile Shuidni)Seniors & Pensioners Club: 6 Fraser Ave.: Dec 31st - New Years eve with Music by Paul Woodfine & Backroads @$15North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial freeevery day - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Freeevery Wednesday & Sunday - 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman -
music, interviews & Cape Breton segmentsNorth Sydney Firefighter's club: 14 Pierce St.: 902-794-7072: Nov 22nd - 8pm to 1am - Christmas Daddies-3rd annual fundraiser event, music by Ernie & todd, Flipside,
Renegade, Blue Moose BandSydney River (Abhainn Shuidni)Our Lady of Fatima Hall: Nov 15th - 7pm to 10pm - All ages Square Dance; Leanne Aucoin, Ryan MacNeil 19+Our Lady of Fatima Church: 1452 Kings Rd.: Nov 15th - 7pm to 10pm - All ages square dance-fundraiser for Fatima parish; 19+
with Leanne Aucoin & Ryan MacNeilUnited Protestant Church: 1524 King’s Rd.: Dec 13th - 7pm - Men of the Deeps Christmas Back Together with Jean SheppardHowie CentreRed Farm: 1957 Kings Rd.: Nov 22nd - 7pm - Lisa Richard; @$ 20Sydney (Suidni)Cape Breton University-Boardmore Playhouse: #54th Annual season of plays: 1250 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-563-1652: Nov 24th to 30th - Mainstage Productions-''The Addams Family (School Edition)–'Cedar’s Club Hall: 30 Mackenzie St.: 902-539-1901: Nov 22nd - 7pm - Kimberley’s Small Hall Concert with. Kimberley Fraser, Howie MacDonald,
Buddy MacDonald and Aaron C. Lewis ; @ $20.Church of Christ the King: 19 Trinity Ave & George St.: Nov 8th - 7pm - Cape Breton Chorale We'll Meet Again · Vera Lynn
A sing-along gathering for remembranceDaniel'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 DonaldHighland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: Nov 19th to 22nd - 7pm - PRICKED!: A SLEEPINGLY BEAUTIFUL PANTOMIMENov 23rd - 2pm & 7pm - PRICKED!: A SLEEPINGLY BEAUTIFUL PANTOMIMENov 27th - Absolute BritneyNov 27th to 30th - 6:30pm - Dinner & Christmas entertainment at the Sacred Heart downtownDec 2nd - 7pm - INVESTIGATIONS & CELEBRATIONS: A HAT ACADEMY SHOWCASEDec 4th, 5th, & 7th - 6:30pm - Dinner & Christmas entertainment at the Sacred Heart downtownDec 10th to 13th - 7pm - A CHRISTMAS CAROLDec 14th - 2pm & 7pm - A CHRISTMAS CAROLDec 18th - A Gunning & Cormier ChristmasDec 24th - 7pm & 9pm - A VERY MERRY HAT CHRISTMAS EVE SING-ALONG SERVICE 2025Membertou Trade & Convention Centre-JENU: 50 Maillard St.: 902-539-2300: Nov 8th - 7:30pm - A Musical Tribute: George Jones & Tammy Wynette ; $40+Nov 16th - 7pm - ''Celebrating 90 years of the Sydney Credit Union''; @430
with Jimmy Rankin, Heather Rankin, The Men of the Deeps, Bette MacDonald, Jenn Sheppard
for support the Sydney Credit Union Charitable Foundation.Dec 19th - 7pm - Cape Breton Christmas Ceilidh $40 – plus tax / service fees; 19+
with Aaron Lewis, Robert Bouchard, Marilyn MacKinnon, Howie Macdonald,
Darren MacMullin, Rachel Davis, Kimberley Fraser, Mac Morin, Emily Dingwall, Lyndon MacKenzie & Jordan Lewis.Dec 31st - 8:30pm - Cheers to 2026; 19+ $125+ A 3-course dinner
with High Society and The Privateers.Membertou Trade & Convention Centre: 50 Maillard St.: 902-539-2300: Dec 19th - 7pm - Cape Breton Christmas Ceilidh; Marily MacKinnon, Howie MacDonald, Darren MacMullin, Rachel Davis,
Kimberley Fraser, Mac Morin, Robert Bouchard, Emily Dingwall, Lyndon MacKenzie, Jordan Lewis; 19+ @$ 40Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: every Thursday - 5pm to 8pm - entertainment with Aaron Lewis & Guestevery Sunday - 11:30am to 2:30pm - Jazz entertainment with Carl Getto and Matt NicholsonNov 6th - 5pm to 8pm - Aaron Lewis & my guest -Kimberley FraserNov 13th - 5pm to 8pm - Aaron Lewis & my guest-Murray DingwallNov 20th - 5pm to 8pm - Aaron Lewis & my guest -Angelo SpinazzolaNov 27th - 5pm to 8pm - Aaron Lewis & my guest -Martina LewisSacred Heart Downtown: 217 George St.: 902-919-2637: Nov 27th to 30th - 6:30pm - Dinner & Christmas entertainment-a Highland Arts Theatre productionDec 4th, 5th, & 7th - 6:30pm - Dinner & Christmas entertainment - a Highland Arts Theatre productionDec 23rd - 8pm - Pretty Archie and Jordan MusycsynSimeon'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 LabradorNew Waterford (Portlairge Ùr)Knights of Columbus Hall: 3236 Plummer Ave.: 902-862-6104: Dec 14th - 2pm - Men of the Deeps; ''christmas coal christmas show''; with Jenn Sheppard; @$ 35Glace Bay (Glasbaidh)St.Anne's Church-Bry Stock Hall: Main St.: 902-849-6826: Dec 11th - 7pm - Men of the Deeps Christmas Back Together with Jean SheppardThe Main Event Pub & Jigger’s Lounge: 99 Union St.: 902-849-4405: Nov 10th - 2nd annual Rockin' for Christmas with Gunner, Full Circle, Garrel Taylor & Jeff Stapleton,
-Turnbull Brothers, Crusader Band, Dan McCarthy, Andrew Doyle, Kevin Kelly,The Miner's Forum -Flavor on the Bay: 151 Lower N St.: 902-849-6980: Nov 15th, 20th to 22nd, & 27th to 30th - 7pm to 9:30pm - Savoy dinner theatre @$75;
''Christmas Chaos at the home'''Nov 22nd - 7pm to 9:30pm - The Men of the Deeps: December Coal ConcertDec 3rd to 6th, 10th to 13th, & 16th to 20th - 7pm to 9:30pm - Savoy dinner theatre @$75
''Christmas Chaos at the home'''The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: Nov 5th - blue Rodeo; opening is Adam BaldwinNov 6th - 7:30pm - with comedy superstar Derek Seguin’s ''Life of Leisure'',Nov 15th, 20th to 22nd, & 27th to 30th - 7pm - ''Christmas Chaos at “The Home”Nov 22nd - 7pm - Men of the Deeps-''December coal;'' special fairlwell to founder Jim MacLellan
Christmas concert with Jenn Sheppard & her alter ego Ellsa.;Dec 3rd, 4th to 6th, 10th to 13th, & 16th to 20th - 7pm - ''Christmas Chaos at “The Home”Dec 6th - 7pm - Christmas In Cape Breton with Bette MacDonald, Maynard Morrison, Wendy MacIsaac & Mac MoranDec 7th - 2pm - Christmas In Cape Breton with Bette MacDonald, Maynard Morrison, Wendy MacIsaac & MacDec 14th - 7pm - Christmas with the Turnbull Brothers, & Aaron & Martina LewisDec 20th - 2pm & 7:30pm - the Barra MacNeil's East Coast Christmas; #25th Annual & Jamie Gatti.
( Top of Page )Louisbourg AreaMarion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Fire Hall & Recreation Centre: 3921 Gabarus Highway: 902-727-3161: every Friday - 7pm to 9pm - Marion Bridge Guitar Circle;LouisbourgFirehall: Main St.: every Monday - 7pm to 9pm - Louisbourg Guitar Circle;
( Top of Page )Big Pond AreaEast Bay (Bàgh Na h-Àird´ An Ear)St. Mary's Church: 3944 East Bay Highway: Nov 9th - 2:30pm - Cape Breton Chorale We'll Meet Again · Vera Lynn; @$ 30
A sing-along gathering for remembrance
( Top of Page )St Peter's AreaSt. George's ChannelSouth Mountain Arm of Gold Community Hall: 3363 West Bay Highway. R.R.2: 902-345-2200: Nov 10th, 24th, Dec 8th, & 22nd - 6:30pm - bi-weekly summer Song Circle on alternate Monday evenings ; final led by Stan MarchandRiver BourgeoisAnne Sampson Seniors Building: Nov 6th, 20th, Dec 4th, 18th, & 2026 Jan 1st - 6:30pm to 9pm - Gerry's music circle with Edna & Gerry and Friends;St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair)Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmaster's Pub': ..Saturday Matinees: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: every Wednesday - 6:30pm - Acoustic open mic-host Rob Smith ;Nov 7th - 6pm - Tyler SheaNov 8th - 7pm - Rockin' Country; $15+Nov 9th - 5pm - christmas daddiesNov 14th - 6pm - Robyn MerrickNov 15th - 6pm - Ashley MacDonnellNov 21st - 6pm - Shane Savoury & Heather RyanNov 22nd - 6pm - Jason W MacDonaldNov 28th - 6pm - Russ MatthewsNov 29th - 7pm - the rebel road band; @$ 10Dec 5th - 6pm - Jonathan AndrewsDec 6th - 6pm - Jeremy WhiteDec 12th - 6pm - Russ MatthewsDec 13th - 6pm - Jason W MacDonaldDec 14th - 5pm - Luke, Kyle & JordiDec 19th - 6:30pm - Aaron MacDonaldDec 31st - NYE bash with boogies Corner @$99+ includes mealMacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: every Friday - 8pm to 11pm - jam session with host Jay SmithRoyal Canadian Legion #47: 6834 Hwy #4: Dec 31st - 9pm to 1am - new years eve dance.- East of Sixty; 19+ArichatIsland Nest Restaurant: 2344 Hwy #206: 902-226-0033: every Thursday - 7pm to 9pm - music with proceeds to Strait Richmond Palliative Care Society ( since 2019 ]Royal Canadian Legion, Branch # 150: 1219 Veterans Memorial Dr.: 902-226-3089: Dec 6th & 2026 Jan 3rd - 2pm to 4pm - ''music circle'''-jam session hosted by Daniel LeBlanc.D’EscousseGroundswell Pub & Inn: # 3283 Highway 320: 902-777-7777: every Friday - 6pm to 8pm - open mic with host Tyrone David
( Top of Page )Mainland AreaHavre BoucherCommunity Centre: .....2025 -Hank's Jamboree: 12401 Highway #4: 902-234-2188: Nov 23rd - 1pm to 4pm - Hank's Jamboree @$ 5; light lunch included
[musicians free, ] all proceeds go towards Community Centre,
NO JAM in DECEMBER; back 2026 Jan 25thGuysborough IntervaleSt. Patrick’s Hall: 175 North Intervale Rd.: Nov 16th & Dec 21st - 2pm - Kitchen party. all welcome; @$ 5; and a lunchAntigonish (Am Baile Mór)Antigonish Heritage Museum: ..Heritage Museum Ceilidhs-Fall 2025: 20 East Main St.: 902-863-6160: Nov 9th - 2pm to 3:30pm - Dara Smith MacDonald, Junior Fraser, Leona Williams, Tommy MacDonald
Rob Wolfe; @$ 10Dec 7th - 2pm to 3:30pm - Brian MacDonald, Junior Fraser, Leona Williams, Leonaard PD MacDonald; @$ 10Antigonish Heritage Museum: 20 East Main St.: 902-863-6160: Nov 19th - Dr Barry MacKenzie; 3rd of four historical Sisters of St. Martha lecturesCJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: every Monday - 6pm to 10pm - Bob Kingsley's -Country top 40every Sunday - 7pm to 8pm - the CJFX Ceilidh--Cape Breton Fiddles with Dave Gillis;every Sunday - 2pm to 6pm - Daryl MacLean's COUNTRY GOLD; 4 hours of great Classic Country music. http://countrygold.ca/every Sunday - 8pm to 10pm - Sounds Atlantic-with Paul Kerwin, Glenn Baker & his guests ;St. FX-Immaculata Hall-#202: 902-867-2196: Nov 9th - 7:30pm - Black Umfolosi InternationalNov 22nd - 7:30pm - Buzz BrassSt. James United Church-hall: 197 Main St.: Nov 29th - All ages Square Dance; with Mary Beth Carty-All agesMaryvale (Allt A´ Mheiligein)Maryvale Schoolhouse hall: # 4 JRS Drive-Highway #245: 902-863-5696: Nov 21st - 8pm to 11pm - Square Dance @ $15 . with Kendra, Troy MacGillivrayPictou (Phiogto)DeCoste Entertainment Centre: 90 Water St.: 1-800-353-5338, 902-485-8848: Nov 8th - 7:30pm - 21 Gun Salute~ The Explosive AC/DC TributeNov 18th - 7:30pm - One Love ~ Bob Marley TributeDec 10th & 11th - ''Christmas in Cape Breton'' with Bette MacDonald, Maynard Morrison,
Wendy MacIsaac, Jordan Musycsyn, Mac Morin -TrentonHillside Community Hall: 27 Chance Harbour Rd.: 902-755-3938: every Friday - 6:30pm to 9pm - Kitchen party jam; All singers and players welcome, musicians free of charge, audience @$ 5TruroJulias Lounge: 165 Willow St.: every Wednesday - 8pm to midnight - acoustic jamsMarigold Cobequid Cultural Centre: 605 Prince St.: 902-897-4004: Nov 26th to 29th - ''Christmas in Cape Breton'' with Bette MacDonald, Maynard Morrison,
Wendy MacIsaac, Jordan Musycsyn, Mac MorinThe Commune-Restaurant: 563 Prince St.: 902-843-1230: Nov 18th, Dec 2nd, 16th, & 30th - 6pm to 9pm - All Ages Open Mic with Meghan LynnCarroll's CornerCarrolls Corner Community Center: 9 Milford Rd: Dec 7th - 1pm to 4pm - Carroll's Corner Jam Sessions with host Kimberley Holmes ;
Admission is a donation ;Kimberley Holmes 902-221-4328 fiddlerdog1@yahoo.ca All agesUpper StewiackeSpringside Community Centre: 7072 Hwy # 289: Nov 29th - 7pm to 9pm - Nicholas Langille & friends-an evening of Christmas music ; @$ 20SackvilleFreemans: 902-865-2555: every Thursday - 8pm to 11pm - freejam open mic with freeham houseband, feat, host Jer MomboLower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: every Saturday - 8am - conversations, music, and the voices and views of Nova Scotia's Gaelic community. http://live.cioe975.ca/every Saturday - 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickeyevery Saturday - noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquetteevery Sunday - 3pm to 4pm - The Voice of New Scotland with Jean Watsonevery Sunday - 9am to 11am - Barn Dance with Keith Rossevery Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday - 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordanevery Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday - 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al HollingsworthDartmouthDahlia: 15 Kings Wharf: every Wednesday - 7pm to 10pm - Open Mic with Kam Hayes-our 2nd 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: Nov 22nd - [Trout]=Queeny Stevens, Nick Patterson, Johnny Blackheart, Don MacKay, Blueboi Crow; @$ 15Bella Rosa Arts Centre-Halifax West High School: 283 Thomas Raddall Dr.: 902-457-3239: Nov 14th - Savio Joseph-Wonder struck;Dalhousie University - Joseph Strug Concert Hall: Nov 5th - 7:30pm - concert with Scott Macmillian, Chris Mitchell, Jamie Gatti, Tom RoachDalhousie - Rebecca Cohn Auditorium-Arts Centre’s: 6101 University Ave.: 902-494-3820: Dec 8th & 9th - ''Christmas in Cape Breton'' with Bette MacDonald, Maynard Morrison,
Wendy MacIsaac, Jordan Musycsyn, Mac MorinDriftwood Coastal Diner: 2103 Gottingen St.: every Tuesday - 7:30pm to 10:30pm - live acoustic Irish traditional music jam; hosted by Ellen Gibling & Colin CarriganLight House Arts Centre: 1800 Argyle St.: 782-414-9902: Dec 11th to 13th - Adam Baldwin & Jenny Wren, Mo Kenney, Braden Lam, Brooks & BowskillMaritime Conservatory of the Performing Arts: 6199 Chebucto Road: 902-423-0143: Nov 22nd - 7pm - Portia White Gala Concert; with Damardi Dixon & Marharyta Sharko. Ceoi Ceilidh band
the Ultrasounds, Synergy, Heartbeat, ScotianAires Chorus @$ 25Prospect Road Community Center: Prospect Rd.: every Friday - 7pm to 9pm - Jam SessionThe 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: Nov 6th, Dec 4th, & 2026 Jan 1st - 7pm - @ $10-advance; New Music Thursday" seriesLiverpoolAstor Theatre: 219 Main St.: 902-354-5250: Dec 2nd - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - ''Christmas in Cape Breton''' with Wendy MacIsaac, Bette & Maynard MacMorrison.
Jordan Musycsyn, Mac MorinSaulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: every day - 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas