( 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 jamMay 22nd - 7pm - Claude Bourgeois, Chester DelaneyMay 23rd - 3pm - Donna Marie DeWolfe & Allen Dewar - 9pm - Risin' TideMay 24th - 2pm - the trad sessionsMay 29th - NIcole & Michelle DeveauMay 30th - 3pm - Joe MacMaster &Le Conseil des arts de Chéticamp: 15118 Cabot Trail: 902-224-1876: May 27th - Éclat d'Art 2026-Canton CultureLe Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: May 23rd - opening day
-6:30pm to 8:30pm-music with Nicole Deveau, Avery O'Toole
-9pm to 11pm-music with Glen RoacheSenior 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 Church: 1181 East Margaree Rd.: May 29th - 7:30pm - Inverness County Singers, Youg County Singers, ''Our Canada''
with Laurel Browne, Lawrence Cameron; [ Admission is by your generous donation ]St. Michael’s parish Hall: 1176 East Margaree Rd.: 902-235-2970: 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 wheelsMay 23rd - 4pm to 7pm - AM RADIO- Melissa, Ashley, Martin; @$ 10 19+Northeast Margaree (Acarsaid Mhargaraidh)Seniors Hall: 66 Crowdis Cross Rd.: every Friday - 2pm to 4pm - jam session ; FREEBroad Cove (An Caolas Leathann)St Margaret’s of Scotland church: 178 Broad Cove Marsh Rd.: May 30th - 7:30pm - Inverness County Singers, Youg County Singers, ''Our Canada''
with Laurel Browne, Lawrence Cameron; [ Admission is by your generous donation ]Inverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: May 17th to Jun 14th - Ronald Williams; ground truthing, Collective MythInverness Academy & Education Centre: 59 Veteran's Memorial Court: 46°13.926′N 61°17.861′W: May 20th & 21st - 6pm - A tribute to Lilith Fair; @$ 10The Dancing Goat Cafe & Bakery-Inverness: Central Avenue: May 31st - 4pm to 6pm - ''Raising our Voices''-coffeehouse; reading by Young Cape breton Writers;
Margaree author Oisín Curran, and mentee Liam Mailman, and other young authors; FREEWhit's Public House @ The Cabot Links: 18 Cabot Lane: 902-258-3933: every Sunday - 11am to 2pm - Celtic fiddle and piano featuring local talentevery Wednesday - musician-Eddie Cummings
( Top of Page )SouthWestern InvernessSkye GlennSkye Glen & Centreville Community Hall: 1904 Hwy 252: May 24th - 2pm to 4pm - milling frolic , featuring guest musicians-Braadley Murphy, James MacLean
Srùbag/Tea will be served. admission by donation-May 30th - 7pm to 10pm - family Square dance in the Glen; @$ 10 ; with Donna Marie & Betty Lou; @$ 10HillsboroughHillsborough/Glendyer Hall: # 4738-Hwy #252: 902-258-5265: May 30th - 7pm to 9pm - Ronelda Aylward's -Hillsborough jam sessions, bi-weekly @ $ 5; entertainers Free,Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: every day - an internet based radio stationCommunity Centre-St. Mary's Parish Hall: 11538 Main St.: 46°04.341′N 61°23.412′W: 902-945-2630: May 22nd - 7pm to 9pm - movie-murder on the Orient Express; @$5 14+Seniors Centre: Birch St.: 901-945-2108: May 20th - 7pm - Remembering Pius MacIsaac – music
All donations collected at the door will be donated to the Pius MacIsaac Bursary Fund.St. Mary’s Church: Jun 2nd - 7:30pm - Inverness County Singers, Youg County Singers, ''Our Canada''
with Laurel Browne, Lawrence Cameron; [ Admission is by your generous donation ]Strathspey Performing Arts Centre: 11156 Hwy #19: 46°03.740′N 61°24.442′W: 902-945-5300: May 30th - 7:30pm - ''with a little help from our friends''-a Beatles recollection by the WesPAC players; @$25-advance
Kristine MacDonald, Verna Feehan, Ashley MacDonnell, Jeannie Beks, Mike MacInnis,
Darlene Ellis Beaton, Jim Mustard, Chris McDaniel; Trina Collette, Cameron MacQuarrie, Trent & Neil CampbellMay 31st - 2pm - ''with a little help from our friends''-a Beatles recollection by the WesPAC players; @$25-advance
Kristine MacDonald, Verna Feehan, Ashley MacDonnell, Jeannie Beks, Mike MacInnis,
Darlene Ellis Beaton, Jim Mustard, Chris McDaniel; Trina Collette, Cameron MacQuarrie, Trent & Neil CampbellThe Bridge - An Drochaid Museum: 11513 Main St.: 902-945-2311: May 26th - 10am - come & practice your GaelicMay 21st - 7pm - Lauchie Dan N. MacLellan & Dan Allan Gillis - Broad Cove; Gaelic month- Tea & ConversationMay 28th - 7pm - Katie Margaret (Rankin) Gillis - Mabou Coal Mines; Gaelic month- Tea & ConversationThe Red Shoe Pub: Main St.: 902-945-2996: May 29th - 7:30pm to 10:30pm - entertainment tba-FIRST DAYPort Hood (Sestico)Admiral Lounge & Dining room: 148 Main St.: 902-787-3494: every Wednesday - 7pm to 9pm - Wednesday Sessions at the Admiral; with tbaClove Hitch Bar & Bistro: #8790 Hwy #19: 902-787-3035: May 21st - 6pm to 8pm - Lisa & Vern ; @$ 5May 24th - 6pm to 9pm - Stephen Poirier ; @$ 5May 28th - 6pm to 8pm - Charlee Wiebe ; @$ 5St. Stephen’s-Jubilee United Church Hall: 239 Main St.: 902-787-2740: May 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: May 24th - 2pm to 5pm - ceilidh with Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLeanCeltic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: May 18th to 22nd - 11:30am to 2pm - 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 & PatioMay 22nd - 6pm to 9pm - the J-Walkers bandMay 29th - 6pm to 9pm - Woody WoodburnCommunity Hall: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476: May 31st - 4pm - Inverness County Singers, Youg County Singers, ''Our Canada''
with Laurel Browne, Lawrence Cameron; [ Admission is by your generous donation ]
( 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 20th - Circus rocks www.circusrocks.comMay 23rd - 7:30pm - the Barra MacNeils-40th anniversary tourRoyal Canadian Legion-Branch #43: 303 Reeves St.: 902-625-2732: May 29th - danceMay 23rd - 8pm - Halfway to Heaven-John Prine TributeMay 29th - dance-tbaMay 30th - 7pm to 9:30pm - the Giono Experience Magic and Hypnosis Showthe Carriage House: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: every Wednesday - 7pm to 10pm - open mic with host Rob Smith
( Top of Page )Bras d’Or Lakes AreaWhycocomagh (Hogamah)St. Andrew's Presbyterian church: Village Road: May 31st - 7pm - An evening of folk, country and gospel musicWhycocomagh Waterfront Centre: ...Winter Music Series..: Highway # 105: May 23rd - 8pm to midnight - lets celebrate Craig & Terry with music guests;Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: Jun 1st - opening dayJun 1st to Oct 17th - 2pm to 3pm - Milling FrolicIona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: May 29th - 8pm - Mike McKenna Jr. & a special guest Dane Pedersen,Iona 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: May 23rd - 5pm to 8pm - No ceilidh. Pub closedMay 30th - 5pm to 8pm - Woody Woodburn @ $5Christmas Island (Eilean Na Nollaig)St. Barra Church: #27th Annual Summer Gaelic Concert Series: 47 Church Road: May 30th - 2pm to 4pm - ''Gaelic Song Workshops''-Angus MacLeod teachs old way of composing Gaelic songsBaddeck (Badaig)Bras d’or Yacht Club-Tiller & Wheel Lounge: 1 Jones St.: 902-295-2107: every Friday - 5pm to 8pm - musician's circle / Jam sessions; all welcomeFreight Shed terrace: every Sunday - 5pm to 9pm - Nathan Bishop MacDonaldRoyal Canadian Legion Branch #53: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: every Sunday - 9pm to 1am - tunes with Michael & Tracy Cavanaugh; @$ 5May 29th - comedy & music nite; @$25 with Hughie Batherson; Sarah & James, Byron Phillips, Derek MacFarlene
( 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: May 20th - 7:30pm - In PERSON and ON-LINE-with Leanne Aucoin, Susan MacLean, Ben Smith.Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: Jun 1st, 2nd, & 3rd - 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 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; @$40 advance tickets only
music by Ward Glogowski, Tim Glogowski, Roy Dawson, Angela Iannetti, Anurug Ware,
Katmie Steele, Evan MacDonald,
Advance tickets ONLY= [Angela Iannetti 902-577-8787; angelaiannetti @hotmail. com ]Little Bras d'OrBlue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: every Thursday - 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ; bring an instrument & join in; ; FREENorth Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial freeevery day - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Freeevery Wednesday & Sunday - 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman -
music, interviews & Cape Breton segmentsNorthern Yacht Club: 27 Seaview Drive: 902-794-9121: May 20th - 6pm to 9pm - music by Mike CavanaughMay 30th - 6pm to 10pm - Girls night out; @$ 50 [705-562-8076; unibridledgraze@gmail.com ]St. John the Baptist Anglican Church-MacDonald Hall: 28King St.: May 31st - 7pm - An evening of folk, country and gospel musicSydney (Suidni)town: May 20th to 24th - ECMAtown: ...ECMA....various locations: May 20th to 24th - ECMA http://www.ecma.comMay 20th - noon to 5pm - Songs & Stories Stage; @$ 15
LOCATION: Breton Crafthouse - 3:45pm to 4:45pm - Gateway to the ECMA Stage
Presented by J.A. Douglas McCurdy Sydney Airport Free
LOCATION: J.A. Douglas McCurdy Sydney Airport - 6pm to 8pm - ECMA All-Star Charity Basketball Game
LOCATION: Cape Breton University Field House - 8pm to 11pm - ECMA 2026 Kickoff Party Presented by Atlantic Lottery; @ $44.40
LOCATION: Sacred Heart Downtown - 10:30pm to 2am - Flocase
LOCATION: Ballroom Lobby - Holiday Inn Sydney WaterfrontMay 21st - noon to 5pm - Songs & Stories Stage
LOCATION: Breton Crafthouse - 2pm to 4:30pm - Canadian Music East Coast Style: Thursday Export Showcase; $20
LOCATION: Mariner Ballroom - Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront - 5:30pm to 8pm - The 38th East Coast Music Awards Red Carpet Presented by Rogers
Pre-Registration Only
LOCATION: Main Concourse, Centre 200 - 8pm to 11pm - The 38th East Coast Music Awards Gala Presented by Rogers
LOCATION: Centre 200 - 10:30pm to 3am - Flocase
LOCATION: Ballroom Lobby - Holiday Inn Sydney Waterfront - 11pm to 1am - ECMA Kindred Voices Showcase; $15
LOCATION: Breton Crafthouse - 11pm to 1am - ECMA Full Volume Late Night Showcase; $15
LOCATION: Daniel's Taphouse - 11pm to 1:30am - ECMA Rocking Cape Breton; $15
LOCATION: Steel City Sports Bar & SteakhouseMay 22nd - noon to 5pm - Songs & Stories Stage
LOCATION: Breton Crafthouse - 1:30pm to 2:20pm - Canadian Music East Coast Style: Two For The Show
LOCATION: Mariner Ballroom - Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront - 3pm to 5pm - Canadian Music East Coast Style:
Export Showcase Presented by TIXR; $20
LOCATION: Mariner Ballroom - Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront - 5:30pm - to 7pm-Host Municipality Reception Presented By Pattison Outdoor & CBRM
LOCATION: B534 Executive Commons NSCC Sydney Waterfront Campus - 6:30pm to 9:15pm - ECMA Jazz Showcase Presented by Cape Breton Beverages FREE
LOCATION: Kiju's Restaurant - Membertou Trade & Convention Centre - 7pm to 10:30pm - ECMA Friday Concert; $25.00
LOCATION: Highland Arts Theatre - 8pm to 11:30pm - ECMA Black Vibes Showcase Presented by ANSMA; $25.00
LOCATION: Sacred Heart - Downtown - 8:30pm to 2:30am - ECMA Friday Songbook Showcase; $20.00
LOCATION: Breton Crafthouse - 9pm to 1:15am - ECMA Riffs & Rebels Showcase Presented by HOT 101.9; $20.00
LOCATION: Steel City Sports Bar & Steakhouse - 9:30pm to 1am - ECMA Hip Hop Showcase; $20.00
LOCATION: Daniel's Taphouse - 10:30pm to 3am - Flocase
LOCATION: Ballroom Lobby - Holiday Inn Sydney WaterfrontMay 23rd - noon to 3pm - ECMA Queer Brunch Presented by Pride Cape Breton; Free
LOCATION: Breton Crafthouse - noon to 2pm - ECMA Classical Showcase Presented by Canadian Music Centre & Debut Atlantic; $25.00
LOCATION: Highland Arts Theatre - noon to 3pm - Dairy Farmers of Canada ECMA Fan Fest; Free
LOCATION: NSCC Sydney Waterfront Campus - Townsend Street at Esplanade - noon to 3:15pm - ECMA Blues Matinee Presented by East Coast Blues Society
LOCATION: Steel City Sports Bar & Steakhouse - 1:30pm to 2:30pm - Canadian Music East Coast Style: Two For The Show
LOCATION: Mariner Ballroom - Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront - 3pm to 5:30pm - Canadian Music East Coast Style: Export Showcase; $20.00
LOCATION: Mariner Ballroom - Holiday Inn Sydney - Waterfront - 5:20pm to 8pm - Celtic Cousins Stage Presented by ECMA, Showcase Scotland,
Cultural Ireland & Wales Arts International (by invitation only) Free
LOCATION: Kiju's Restaurant - Membertou Trade & Convention Centre - 6:30pm to 9:30pm - ECMA Rocks Presented by Nova Scotia Loyal; Free
LOCATION: NSCC Sydney Waterfront Campus - Townsend Street at Esplanade - 7pm to 11pm - Moncton 2027 Spotlight Stage Sponsored by the City of Moncton; $25.00
LOCATION: Highland Arts Theatre - 8pm to 12:15am - ECMA Voices & Melodies; $25.00
LOCATION: Sacred Heart - Downtown - 8:30pm to 2:15am - ECMA Saturday Songbook Showcase
LOCATION: Breton Crafthouse - 8:30pm to midnight - ECMA Indigenous Showcase
Presented by Membertou First Nation and Eskasoni First Nation; Free
LOCATION: Membertou Trade & Convention Centre - Kluskap - 9pm to 1:15am - ECMA Country Showcase Presented by New Country 103.5
LOCATION: Steel City Sports Bar & Steakhouse - 9:30pm - 1:45am-ECMA Vibes Presented by NS Spirit Co; $20
LOCATION: Daniel's Taphouse - 10:30pm to 3am - Flocase
LOCATION: Ballroom Lobby - Holiday Inn Sydney WaterfrontMay 24th - 11am to 1:30pm - 38th East Coast Music & Industry Awards Presented by Needs; $44.40
LOCATION: Membertou Trade & Convention Centre - Kluskap - 4pm to 6:30pm - SOCAN Songwriters' Circle Presented by Midland;
$53.58 adv / $59.71 DOS
LOCATION: Membertou Trade & Convention Centre - KluskapBreton Brewing: 364 Keltic Drive-Coxheath: 902-270-4677: May 22nd - 4pm to 7pm - (Em & Jen)Breton Crafthouse: 291 Esplanade: 902-270-4677: May 21st - 11:45pm to 1:15am - Hearts of Kin-ECMA showcase 2026C.B. Centre for Craft & Design Gallery: 322 Charlotte St.: 902-539-7491: Jun 1st to 7th - inaugural Unama’ki Cape Breton Craft Week ; Across Unama’ki Cape Breton
Full event schedule: https://capebretoncraft.com/craft-week/events/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 RomanDoktor Luke's-coffee house: 54 Prince St.: May 23rd - 10am to noon - three Gaelic circles; FreeMembertou Trade & Convention Centre-JENU: 50 Maillard St.: 902-539-2300: May 30th - 8pm - Yuk Yuk's stand up comedy 19+ $30+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 NicholsonMay 21st - 5pm to 8pm - Aaron Lewis & my guest Buddy MacDonald - 5pm to 8pm - Aaron Lewis & my guest Robert BrouchardMay 28th - 5pm to 8pm - Aaron Lewis & my guest Kevin ThomasNSCC 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 PMSacred Heart Downtown: 217 George St.: 902-919-2637: May 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: May 20th & 27th - 7:30pm to 8:30pm - Kimberley Fraser Session, with Guests, FREE, come and play alongMay 20th & 27th - 8:30pm to 10pm - All Musicians Session, FREE, come and play alongMay 20th - 7:30pm - Kimberley Fraser and Howie MacDonald Aaron LewisMay 27th - 7:30pm - Kimberley Fraser and Colin Grant, Joel ChiassonMay 22nd - 8:30pm - Signal HillWhitney PierRoyal Canadian Legion Branch #128: 10 Wesley St.: 902-539-4112: May 29th - 8pm to midnight - disco dance with Disco Techs; @$ 20Glace Bay (Glasbaidh)Glace Bay Seniors and Pensioners: Upper North St.: May 20th - 1pm to 3pm - live music with the Strummers-Cape Breton's best Ukelele bandThe Main Event Pub & Jigger’s Lounge: 99 Union St.: 902-849-4405: May 28th - 7pm to 11pm - Brian Doucette with Richard Peach;
( 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 )St Peter's AreaSt. George's ChannelSouth Mountain Arm of Gold Community Hall: 3363 West Bay Highway. R.R.2: 902-345-2200: May 25th - 6:30pm - bi-weekly summer Song Circle on alternate Monday evenings ; cuppaRiver BourgeoisAnne Sampson Seniors Building: 39 Recreation Rd.: May 21st - 6:30pm to 9pm - Gerry's music circle with Edna & Gerry and Friends;Grand AnseRoyal Canadian Legion-branch # 47: 6834 Hwy #4: 902-345-2610: May 23rd - 9pm to 1am - Backroads; 19+ ID's @$10May 30th - 9pm to 1am - EAST of SIXTY; 19+ ID's @$10St 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: May 23rd - 6pm - Pat WalshMacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: every Friday - 8pm to 11pm - jam session with host Jay SmithArichatIsland Nest Restaurant: 2344 Hwy #206: 902-226-0033: every Thursday - 7pm to 9pm - music with proceeds to Strait Richmond Palliative Care Society ( since 2019 ]Rocky BayCommunity hall: 902-631-4200: May 23rd - 8pm to midnight - double band jam-Rebel Road & Boogies Corner; $20 19+Irish Club: 751 Rocky Bay Road: May 23rd - dance with Rebel Road, Boogie Corner; @$ 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 David
( Top of Page )Mainland AreaHavre BoucherCommunity Centre: .....2026 -Hank's Jamboree: 12401 Highway #4: 902-234-2188: May 23rd - 6pm to 11pm - Retro cold plaate Dinner & dance with Music Videos; @$ 25; 19+May 24th - 1pm to 4pm - Hank's Jamboree @$ 5; light lunch included [ 4th sunday monthly ]
[musicians free, ] all proceeds go towards Community Centre, LAST one before summer break!!!Guysborough (Baile Mhainisdear)Miles MacDonald Performance Centre: 27 Green St.: 902-533-2015: May 24th - 2pm - music of John Prine; The Prine Numbers, Michael Dalton and Devin Ryan; @$30-advanceMay 31st - 2pm - Doris Mason, Scott Macmillan CANCELLEDAntigonish (Am Baile Mór)CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: every Monday - 6pm to 10pm - Bob Kingsley's -Country top 40every Sunday - 7pm to 8pm - the CJFX Ceilidh--Cape Breton Fiddles with Dave Gillis;every Sunday - 2pm to 6pm - Daryl MacLean's COUNTRY GOLD; 4 hours of great Classic Country music. http://countrygold.ca/every Sunday - 8pm to 10pm - Sounds Atlantic-with Paul Kerwin, Glenn Baker & his guests ;Heritage Museum: 20 East Main St.: 902-863-6160: May 28th - 7pm - ceildih with Natalie DeCoste, Leona Williams, Junior Fraser,
Heather MacIsaac, Barry MacKenzie; @$ 10St 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 PromMaryvale (Allt A´ Mheiligein)Maryvale Schoolhouse hall: # 4 JRS Drive-Highway #245: 902-863-5696: May 22nd - 8pm to 11pm-Square Dance @ $15 . with Rodney MacDonald, Glenn Graham, Jackie Dunn-MacIsaac @$ 15Pictou (Phiogto)DeCoste Entertainment Centre: 90 Water St.: 1-800-353-5338, 902-485-8848: May 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: May 25th - 7:30pm - the Barra's 40th anniversary tour SOLD OUTThe Commune-Restaurant: 563 Prince St.: 902-843-1230: Jun 2nd - 6pm to 9pm - All Ages Open Mic with Meghan LynnAnnapolis RoyalKing's Theatre: 2019 St George St.: 902-532-7704: May 27th - 7:30pm - the Barra's 40th anniversary tourUpper MusquodoboitLemmon Hill Community Centre: 272 Upper Musquodoboit Rd: May 30th - 2pm - Nicholas Langille, with Lucas Whitehead; @$ 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 HollingsworthPink Piano Cafe & Lounge: 585 Sackville Dr.: every Wednesday - 1st & 3rd wednesday-is songwriters circle, & 2nd and 4th Wednesdays-is open stageMay 23rd - 7:30pm - Dave Carroll, Jon MullaneMay 31st - 2pm - SFHAA Wolfville-Kim BarlowDartmouthDahlia: 15 Kings Wharf: every Wednesday - 7pm to 10pm - Open Mic with Kam Hayes-our 2nd anniversaryLife Branch Church: 10 Lancaster Drive: May 31st - 3pm - Duke Ellington Sacred Concert; Nova Voce, Cantabile choir of Truro, Tuesday night bandMontes 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)Dalhousie - Rebecca Cohn Auditorium-Arts Centre’s: 6101 University Ave.: 902-494-3820: May 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 CarriganEastern Tea Bar: 2093 Gottingen St;: May 30th - 10am - conversations at the tea room; Bruidhinn na Gàidhlig;Prospect Road Community Center: Prospect Rd.: every Friday - 7pm to 9pm - Jam SessionSir James Dunn Theatre: 6101 University Avenue: 902-494-3820: May 25th to Jun 7th - Scotia Festival of Music 2026;May 25th - Gala concert featuring music by Ravel, Strauss, and Grieg
— plus a complimentary post-concert reception. 🥂May 28th - ''Return of the Light'', will have its Nova Scotia premiere,
Stravinsky’s groundbreaking The Rite of Spring,May 31st - Mark Fewer takes on György Ligeti’s -''Violin Concerto'''The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: May 21st - 7:30pm - Gina Burgess (Full Band Show)May 22nd - 8pm - Robert Thomas & the sessionmen W/ Freya MillikenMay 23rd - 8pm - SOLD OUT! Pretty ArchieMay 24th - 1pm - Pretty Archie - Unplugged - 7pm - Brass CamelMay 28th - 7:30pm - 2 TIX LEFT! Field Guide W/ His His (solo)May 30th - 1:30pm - Petty Larceny - The Music Of Tom Petty - 8pm - SOLD OUT: Petty Larceny - The Music Of Tom PettyJun 3rd - 7pm - Atlantic Poetry ReadingThe Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: every Monday - 8pm to 10pm - Session with Dave MacIsaac & Louis BenoitLiverpoolHank Snow Museum: 148 Bristol Ave.: 902-354-4675, 1-888-450-5525: Jun 3rd - noon to 2:30pm - BBQ and music with Dick Henneberry, Saltwater Cowboys, Truelove WaysSaulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: every day - 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas
