--Music Cape Breton--, April 5th 2026 at 10am; twomonths.html
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( Top of Page )Northern Inverness AreaChéticampBlack 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 11th - Kyle MacDonaldApr 17th - Claude Bourgeois, Chester DelaneyApr 24th - Louis ArsenaultMay 2nd - Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLeanMay 9th - Richard WoodMay 16th - 10pm - Signal HillLe Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: Apr 5th - 5:30pm to 7:30pm - music with Glen Roach-freeSenior 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 wheelsApr 11th - 8pm - John Prime tribute show; with Julien Landry, Michael Dalton, Carolyn Curry,
Devin Ryan, Adrian Cameron, and special local guestsNortheast 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; @$50;
10pm to midnight-disco danceInverness Academy & Education Centre: 59 Veteran's Memorial Court: 46°13.926′N 61°17.861′W: May 4th - 8pm - Blues in the night; Brian Doyle, Steve Hughes, Jim Logan, Michael Murdock,
Keegan MacLennan; 19+ @$ 20Whit'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 InvernessHillsboroughHillsborough/Glendyer Hall: # 4738-Hwy #252: 902-258-5265: Apr 18th, May 2nd, 16th, & 30th - 7pm to 9pm - Ronelda Aylward's -Hillsborough jam sessions, bi-weekly @ $ 5; entertainers Free,
NO JAM on March 7th-2026Mabou (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 moreThe Bridge - An Drochaid Museum: 11513 Main St.: 902-945-2311: Apr 9th - 7pm to 9pm - A tune or two-'Port No Dhà''' ; @$ 5Port 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.St. Stephen’s-Jubilee United Church Hall: 239 Main St.: 902-787-2740: Apr 11th, 25th, May 9th, & 23rd - 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 EntertainmentCreignish (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 10th - 6pm to 9pm - Gerry McDanielApr 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 Woodburn
( 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: Apr 10th - 7:30pm - ''The Grand Tour'' classic country musicMay 15th - 7pm - Dave Gunning-field notes album releaseMay 23rd - 7:30pm - the Barra MacNeils-40th anniversary tourCivic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: Mar 10th to Apr 30th - 10am - The Art of Conservation exhibitSAERC Auditorium: 304 Pitt St.: 902-625-2591: Apr 10th - 7:30pm - The Grand Tourthe Carriage House: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: every Wednesday - 7pm to 10pm - open mic with host Rob SmithThe Evergreen seniors Club: Apr 12th & May 10th - 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)Father John Angus Rankin Cultural Centre: #4248 Highway 105: 902-625-3441: Apr 11th - 6pm to 9pm - monthly pub nite with Jeremy White; 19+May 9th - 6pm to 9pm - monthly pub nite with Stephen Poirier; 19+Whycocomagh (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 11th - 5pm to 8pm - Shawn MacDonald and Susan MacLeanApr 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, & Scott MacKenzieNyanza (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'; @$ 25Library: 528 Chebucto St.: 902-295-2055: every Tuesday - 6:30pm - tuesday night moviesMasonic Hall: 24 Queen St.: 902-295-3283: Apr 10th - 8pm - John Prime tribute show; with Julien Landry, Michael Dalton, Carolyn Curry,
Devin Ryan, Adrian Cameron, and special local guests ; Big Spruce too.Royal Canadian Legion Branch #53: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: every Sunday - 2pm to 5pm - open jams with host Michael CavanaughApr 10th - 6pm to 9pm - James and SarahApr 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: Apr 27th to May 22nd - An Cùrsa Bogaidh-II & III- a Four-Week Immersion Course;Gaelic College-Concert Series-Instructor Ceilidhs: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: Apr 8th - 7:30pm - Wednesday Night Instructors’ Ceilidh; -ON-LINE-ONLY; with Doug Lamey and Jason RoachDingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: Jun 1st, 2nd, 3rd, & 4th - 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan.Ingonish (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 MacDonaldIndian 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: 66 Main St.: May 23rd - 6pm - ''Spring Gala''-Angela's 3 course dinner party & entertainment; @$40 advance tickets only
music by Ward Glogowski, Tim Glogowski, Roy Dawson, Angela Iannetti, Anurug Ware,
Katmie Steele, Evan MacDonald,
Advance tickets ONLY= [Angela Iannetti 902-577-8787; angelaiannetti @hotmail. com ]Little Bras d'OrBlue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: every Thursday - 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ; bring an instrument & join in; ; FREESydney Mines (Méinnean Baile Shuidni)St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church hall: 643 Main St. -3 queen st.: 902-736-6394: May 3rd - 3pm - Cape Breton Chorale - featuring Gabriel Faure's Requiem & Canadian Folk Songs. @$ 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 segmentsRoyal Canadian Legion Branch #19-Armstrong Memorial: 16 Archibald Ave.: 902-794-4816: Apr 11th - Isle Aux Mort BoysThe Cellar Cafe & Bar -Higher Grounds Cafe: 299 Commercial St.: 902-241-4453: Apr 10th - 8pm - to 10pm-Ian Aker & Fred LaveryPrime 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 CircleSydney (Suidni)Cape 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: Apr 11th - 7pm to 10pm - . Kimberley Fraser & friends; , Howie MacDonald, Aaron C. Lewis ; @ $20.Centre 200: 481 George St.: 902-564-2200, 1-877-545-3330: May 21st - 8pm - 38th East Coast Music Awards Gala , with The Barra MacNeils
- 2026 Dr. Helen Creighton Lifetime Achievement Award presentation and concert.May 20th to 24th - ECMAMay 29th to 31st - CaperCon with Susan RomanDaniel's Ale House-Restaurant & Lounge: 456 Charlotte St.: 902-562-8586: Apr 11th - 5pm to 8pm - D-Rock Entertainment Presents "D-Rock Youth Sessions"
with Cali Croney: Grady Mullins:Amy Smith:Arrow Plan:May 8th - 9pm to 1am - Josh Janes-EP release party. The Decades, Hearts of Kin, Mae Rivers.Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: Apr 5th - the megastars of countryApr 7th to 12th - VanyaApr 17th - hte Giarne Experience- a night of magic & hypnosisApr 18th - where did you sleep last night & a tribute to 'Nirvana-unplugged in New York'Apr 25th - Ahren Belisle [Kill Tony /AGT ]Apr 26th - 2pm - The Cape Breton Orchestra Presents 'Nostalgia - From the Concert Hall to the Silver Screen'May 2nd - Confidential musical theatre project #24May 3rd - the comic strippersJun 3rd to 7th - Bad Hats-'Narnia'Membertou Trade & Convention Centre-JENU: 50 Maillard St.: 902-539-2300: May 16th - 7pm - Jimmy Flynn; 19+May 30th - 8pm - Yuk Yuk's stand up comedy 19+Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: every Thursday - 5pm to 8pm - entertainment with Aaron Lewis & Guestevery Sunday - 11:30am to 2:30pm - Jazz entertainment with Carl Getto and Matt NicholsonApr 9th - 5pm to 8pm - Aaron Lewis & my guest Kimberley FraserApr 16th - 5pm to 8pm - Aaron Lewis & my guest Murray DingwallApr 23rd - 5pm to 8pm - Aaron Lewis & my guest Jason MacDonaldApr 30th - 5pm to 8pm - Aaron Lewis & my guest Jordan MusycsynSacred Heart Downtown: 217 George St.: 902-919-2637: May 10th - 12:30pm - Mothers Day -dinner & show with the Turnbull Brothers, Rachel Colford, Paul Gatchell. @$ 75Simeon's Family Restaurant: 581 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-562-0251: every Sunday - 4pm to 7pm - music with Aaron C Lewis;St. George’s Church Hall: 119 Charlotte St.& Nepean St.: 902-549-0329: Apr 12th - 2pm - a celtic musical tribute event honouring Dan MacDonald; Featuring-Buddy MacDonald,
Rachel & Darren McMullen,Wendy MacIsaac,Mac Morin,Brenda Stubbert,Leanne AuCoin,Donnie Campbell,
Hilda Chiasson,Kyra Foulds,Melanie MacDonald,Howie MacDonald,and Nipper MacLeod.
Proceeds to Benefit The Fraser Family Fund. @$ 20 [] Parish Office at (902) 564-6919]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 8th - 7:30pm - Kimberley Fraser and Troy MacGillivrayApr 15th - 7:30pm - Kimberley Fraser and Shawn MacDonaldApr 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: May 2nd - 6pm to 9pm - JP Cormier; @$ 15the Coal Miners Museum Pit Theatre: 17 museum St.: 46°11.559′N 59°56.548′W: 902-849-4522: Apr 10th & 11th - 6pm - Open Doors-Cape Breton Women in Harmony presents-''Born a Women''
' with Angela MacDonald, Yvette Rogers, Joanne Rolls, Janet Bickerton, Joella Foulds, Kyra Foulds,
Charlotte MacDonald, Valeria Walsh, Lucy MacNeil, Mae Rivers, Rachel Colford, Caroln Bondreau
hosted by Molly MacNeil, Carmie Zahara, Tara MacNeil, Ann MacPheeThe Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: Apr 11th - 7:30pm - the grand tour=Step Righ UpApr 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 FraserPort MorienRoyal Canadian Legion, Branch #55: 2832 Hwy. 255: 902-737-2559: Apr 11th - 8pm to midnight - pub night with Brian Cathcart, Brandon Bates , Charlene Thomas, $10
( 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;Apr 11th - 7pm to 9pm - concert with the Turnbull brothersLouisbourgFirehall: 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 AreaEskasoni (Eskisoqnik)Dan K Stevens Memorial Arena: Apr 14th - NAC Orchestra-#100th tour;
( Top of Page )St Peter's AreaLower River Inhabitants (Bràigh Na h-Aibhneadh Denys)Riverdale Community Centre: Exit # 44-Highway #104: Apr 11th - 9pm to 1am - bring back the 80's & 90's; @$10 DJ Brett MacCole 19+St. George's ChannelSouth Mountain Arm of Gold Community Hall: 3363 West Bay Highway. R.R.2: 902-345-2200: Apr 13th, 27th, May 11th, & 25th - 6:30pm - bi-weekly summer Song Circle on alternate Monday evenings ; final led by Stan MarchandRiver BourgeoisAnne Sampson Seniors Building: 39 Recreation Rd.: Apr 9th, 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)Lion’s Hall: 32 Lions Avenue: 902-535-2482: Apr 10th - 6pm - dinner theatre; @$45 [catered by Louies Cozy corner]
Nicolas Deny's players -presents-the Grape VineMacBouch 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 11th - 9pm to 1am - Backroads; 19+ ID's @$10Apr 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 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 - 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 - 4pm - Celebration Isle Madame festival;Petit-de-GratSt Joseph’s Parish Hall: 56 Boudreauville Rd.: May 8th to 10th - Celebration Isle MadameMay 8th - 7pm to 11pm - Dance with DJ Bunx; @$10Rocky BayIrish Club: 751 Rocky Bay Road: May 8th - 6pm - Mrs Mary Browns' dinner theatre; @$ 50D’EscousseGroundswell Pub & Inn: # 3283 Highway 320: 902-777-7777: every Friday - 6pm to 8pm - open mic with host Tyrone DavidApr 10th - 6pm to 8pm - Tyrone David for my open mic Birthday bash
Special guests East of Sixty and Tyler Shea plus othersApr 24th - 6pm to 8pm - all ladies singers night with donations going to Leeside SocietyLouisdaleSeal Cove Restaurant & Lounge: # 474 -Hwy # 310: 902-345-0655: Apr 8th - 5:30pm to 7:30pm - Tyrone David & Bobbi MeunierApr 15th - Jackie Putnam
( Top of Page )Mainland AreaHavre 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 11th - Aaron MacDonaldApr 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 MacmillanAntigonish (Am Baile Mór)Candid 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 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 @$5Knoydart (Cnoideart2)Culloden Memorial Cairn: Apr 18th - 10:45am - Culloden Remembered #45th Annual Culloden Celebration from highway in Knoydart to cairnNew Glasgow (Glaschu Ùr)Glasgow Square Theatre: 155 Riverside Pkwy: 902-752-4800: Apr 20th - Shoebox Songwriters Circle with Jackie PutnamPictou (Phiogto)DeCoste Entertainment Centre: 90 Water St.: 1-800-353-5338, 902-485-8848: Apr 20th - 7:30pm - Menopause-the Musical.Apr 23rd - ''Made in Cape Breton'' with Bette MacDonald, Maynard Morrison,
Wendy MacIsaac, Jordan Musycsyn, Mac MorinMay 10th - 7:30pm - Mary Frances Leahy-2026 spring tourMay 28th - 7:30pm - the Barra's 40th anniversary tourTrentonHillside Community Hall: 27 Chance Harbour Rd.: 902-755-3938: every Friday - 6:30pm to 9pm - Kitchen party jam; All singers and players welcome, musicians free of charge, audience @$ 5TruroJulias Lounge: 165 Willow St.: every Wednesday - 8pm to midnight - acoustic jamsMarigold Cobequid Cultural Centre: 605 Prince St.: 902-897-4004: Apr 9th - 7:30pm - Royal WoodApr 15th - 7:30pm - national canadian film day-''new waterford girl 1999'''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 7th, 21st, May 5th, 19th, & Jun 2nd - 6pm to 9pm - All Ages Open Mic with Meghan LynnEnfieldRoyal Canadial Legion: 50 Old Enfield Road: Apr 11th - Tammy Adams, [htb]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: Apr 12th, 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 tourSackvilleFreemans: 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 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 McEwanThe Woodside Tavern: 209 Pleasant St.: Apr 11th - 6pm to 11pm - the mod ska sould surf blowout; with high Tide & Sable pipelineHalifax (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 InstigatorsCasino Nova Scotia -Schooner Room: 902-451-1221: Apr 9th - Roy Orbison and the everly brothers reimaginedCasino Nova Scotia -Bruce Guthro Theatre: 1983 Upper Water St.: 902-451-1221: Apr 9th - Roy Orbison & The Everly Brothers Re-imaginedDalhousie - Rebecca Cohn Auditorium-Arts Centre’s: 6101 University Ave.: 902-494-3820: Apr 25th & 26th - Heather Rankin; and 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 CarriganProspect 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 12th - 3pm to 6pm - All ages Halifax Cape Breton ;Music by Ben Smith and Kolten MacDonell @ $7Apr 25th - 8pm to 11pm - Adult 19+ Cape Breton DanceScotiabank Metro Centre: 1800 Argyle St: 902-451-1221: Apr 30th - 8pm - Celtic Woman -''A New Era'''The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: Apr 8th - 7pm - DalPop EnsembleApr 9th - 7:30pm - Sadie Skinner Single Release W/ His His (solo)Apr 10th - 8pm - 3 TIX LEFT! CaledoniaApr 11th - 8pm - SOLD OUT: Maximum OverdriveApr 16th - 7:30pm - 6 TIX LEFT! Jamie FontaineApr 17th - 8pm - SOLD OUT: Steve PoltzApr 18th - 1:30pm - SOLD OUT: Steve Poltz - 8pm - SOLD OUT: Steve PoltzApr 19th - 1:30pm - Steve Poltz - 7pm - SOLD OUT! Steve PoltzApr 23rd - 7pm - Cara LuftApr 24th - 9pm - Tomorrow's Problem - Featuring Wil C, Elysium, Devluvchase & QstatessApr 25th - 1pm - Broadway Brunch - Birthday Edition! - 8pm - Strange Plants w/ Logan Edward MacKayApr 26th - 1pm - Broadway Brunch - Birthday EditionApr 28th - 7pm - SOLD OUT! Jane SiberryApr 29th - 7pm - SOLD OUT: Jane SiberryThe Marqee Ballroom: 2037 Gottingen St.: May 2nd - Alert The Medic - 20th Anniversary Show ; guests-Good Dear Good, Jon Samuel; @$ 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