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( Top of Page )Northern Inverness AreaPetit-ÉtangCampground-Cape Breton highlands National Park: 16648 Cabot Trail: Jul 30th - 6:30pm - shelter Kitchen Party related voices La RigouècheChéticamptown-La Société Saint-Pierre: .. 2026 July 30th to Aug 2nd-#51st Annual Festival de l'Escaouette: ; 15584Cabot Trail,: 902-224-2642, 902-224-1876: Jul 30th to Aug 2nd - #51st Annual Festival de l'EscaouetteJul 30th - 7pm - official opening at grounds of Les Trois Pignons. with Les Voix Liées, Jason Roach & Rachel DavisDoryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: every Sunday - 2pm - Trad Sessions -join a community jamJul 24th - Louis ArsenaultJul 25th - 2pm - Fiddle: Brian MacDonald, Donny LeBlanc, Kathleen Poirier & Blaine AitkensJul 26th - Adrew & Dwayne PoirierJul 28th - Chrissy Crowley & guestJul 29th - River's BendJul 31st - Louis ArsenaultAug 1st - 2pm - fiddle with tba - 9pm - River's BendAug 2nd - parade after party with Shelly Campbell & friendsAug 4th - 8pm to 11pm - Dara Smith-MacDonald, Adam Young;Aug 5th - River's BendAug 7th - 7:30pm - the Barra MacNeils-40th anniversary tourLa Place des arts Père-Anselme-Chiasson -Cultural Canton-NDA: Jul 24th - 7:30pm - Hommage to Marc Boudreau, Joe Cormier, Arthur MuiseAug 2nd - 7:30pm - La crise musicale de Joseph‑Hubert; Salle Père Anselme ChiassonLe Conseil des arts de Chéticamp: 15118 Cabot Trail: 902-224-1876: Jul 24th - 7:30pm - hommage at Salle Père Anselme Chiasson
Marc Boudreau, Joe Cormier & Arthur MuiseJul 31st - 7:30pm - gala du festival de L'Escaouette'; a tribute to Andre Aucoin
at Salle Père Anselme ChiassonAug 2nd - 7:30pm - la crise comedie musicale with Joseph-Hubert; at Salle Père Anselme ChiassonLe Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: every Thursday & Friday - 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Andrew Poirier & Mark Poiruer; no cover chargeevery Wednesday & Saturday - 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free music with Glen Roacheevery Tuesday - 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Bruno Clarence & Maurice ; no cover chargeevery Sunday - 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free music with Crissy Crowley, Jason Roachevery Monday - 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Eddie Cummings; no cover chargeAug 1st - 9pm to midnight - Brian Doyle & Co.; Jim Logan, Jim Ralph, Steve HughesSenior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's Club: every Tuesday - 7pm to 9:30pm-Amateur Musical Circle-local talentBelle-CôteCommunity Centre: .....2026 July 2nd to 26th-Belle Côte Days: 10615 Cabot Trail: Jul 22nd to 26th - Belle Côte Days Belle Cote Community CentreJul 24th - 9am - horshoe tournament; 11am-Fricot luncheon; 2pm-beach scavenger hunt
-9pm-outdoor dance with Big Fish; 19+; @$ 30Jul 25th - 8am - community breakfast,
- 3pm-outdoor Family square dance with Chrissy Crowley, Jason Roach, Peter leBlanc calling; FREE
beer garden, vendor market
-7pm-jam session 19+Jul 26th - 11am - Fireman's chicken BBQ-Margaree Forks Fire Dept; @$ 20; 2pm-kid's fest
-7pm-tunes & tides on the beach 10pm-Fireworks finale-beach
( Top of Page )Margaree AreaEast Margaree (Margaraidh An Ear)St. Michael’s parish Hall: 1176 East Margaree Rd.: 902-235-2970: Jul 25th - 7pm to 9pm - kitchen party; traditional music @$ 10 16+Margaree Forks (Bruach Na h-Aibhne)Dr Coady & Tompkins Memorial Library: 7972 Cabot Trail: 46°20.064′N 61°05.873′W: 902-248-2821: Aug 2nd - 7pm - Margaree Summer concert series; @ $ 10 Brooklyn MacKinnon, the Silent Alarmists
[ Lindsay Chiasson, Shane Gyorfi, Bruce Miller, Coady Peters ]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 wheelsFront Porch farm: 76 Hilltop Rd.: 902-623-0200: Jul 29th - 6pm - Duane Andrews & the Hot Club of Conception Bay, Bite HouseSouthwest Margaree (Bràigh na h-Aibhne)St Joseph's Parish Hall: 19678 Highway # 19: 902-248-2677: Jul 24th - 8pm to 11pm - ADULT square DANCE with All Fired Up; [ Kyle, Keith and Colin ]Jul 26th - 9pm to midnight - ADULT square DANCE , AFTER Broad Cove Concert, @$ 10;
with Kenneth MacKenzie,Aug 7th - 8pm to 11pm - FAMILY square DANCE with Donna Marie DeWolfe @$ 10;Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: Jul 1st to Oct 16th - 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhsJul 29th - 8pm - Susan MacLean, Stephanie MacDonald, & Shawn MacDonald. 10pm+ Short Dance.Jul 31st - 8pm - fiddle/piano concert . 10pm+ Short Dance.Broad Cove (An Caolas Leathann)St Margaret’s of Scotland parish grounds: ....2026 July 26th-#70th Annual Broad Cove Scottish Concert: 178 Broad Cove Marsh Rd: 46°15.294′N 61°16.105′W: Jul 25th - Fun Walk/RunJul 26th - 3pm to 9pm - #70th Annual Broad Cove Scottish Concert ; Gordi Sampson, Dawn & Margie Beaton
Harvey Beaton, Alice Freeman, Ian MacDougall, James MacLean, Coiser an Eilean, Marion MacLeod
Kevin Dugas, the Beaton family, Joanne MacIntyre, Isabel MacEachern Chrissy Crowley,
the Fraser Family, Kennedy MacDonnell family, Pellerin Brothers. Melody Cameron, Celtic touch dancers
Sheena & Tessa Boucher, Ryan sisters, Cameron Chisholm, Brian Doyle, Company Road, Caden MacLellan,
Charlotte & Flora Jackson, Sarah Burns, Coisir En Eilean,
-following concert-square dance at Southwest Parish hall-SW Margaree with Kenneth MacKenzie
Howie MacDonald; 19+ @$ 10Inverness (An Sithean)Town wide: .... 2026 July 18th to 26th-#122nd Annual Inverness Gathering Summer Festival: Jul 24th - 9am - intermediate pickleball-inverness multicourts
-10am-Six Little Farmers petting zoo at ICCArt Centre lawn
-6pm-PJ/DJ kid's dance party at Art Centre
Ned MacDonald Memorial softball tournament
8pm to 1am-pub night at fire hall -[pre-sale @$25 19+]
8pm-Eddie Cummings and 9:30pm-Paul Lamb & WreckhouseJul 25th - 8am - Broad Cove fun run/ walk;
noon-community parade
-6pm-fiddler in the Ceilidh Trail park-Ian MacDougall & Mac Morin
-1pm-Kiddie-fun day & parade prizes; arena
-1:30pm-live entertainment; Heather Ryan, Shane Savoy, Ashley MacDonnell, Stephen Poirier
-9pm-adult dance at arena ; @$ 30-cash 19+Jul 26th - 11am to 3pm - turkey dinner at firehall; [pre-sale; eat in or take out]
-3pm-#70th Annual broad cove concert; @$ 25; cash
-9pm-square dance after concert at SW Margaree Parish Hall; @$10 19+Dr. Bernie MacLean Cultural and Recreation Centre -Arena: 109 Forest St.: Jul 25th - 10pm to 2am - Inverness Gathering Arena Dance with GEL ; @$20 19+ ID;sFire Hall: 15797 Rte # 19-Central Ave.: Jul 25th - 1:30pm to 4:30pm - Heather Ryan & Shane Savory, Ashley MacDonnell, Stephen Poirier; @$20ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: Jul 28th - 6:30pm - Brìghde Chaimbeul is a Scottish smallpipes player from the Isle of SkyeICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: every Thursday - 6:30pm to 8:30pm - @$15-thursday night ceilidhs local entertainers; & square dance lessons;
host is Kyle Kenned MacDonald [musicians contact iccaevents@invernessarts.com ]Jun 28th to Jul 26th - Hands Dancing; annual groups exhibitJul 24th - 8pm - a reading of ''Far Away'' written by Caryl ChurchillJul 28th - 6:30pm to 10pm - Brìghde Chaimbeul -Scottish smallpipe player; @$20-advance; outdoor eventJul 31st - 6pm - Pretty Archie & Caragh KennedyRoyal Canadian Legion Branch # 132-Captain Angus L MacDonald: 15785 Central Ave.: 902-258-2340: Jul 25th - 2pm to 5pm - after the parade with Caden MacLellan 19+The Dancing Goat Cafe & Bakery-Inverness: 15844 Central Avenue: Jul 30th - 5pm to 7pm - inaugural Inverness Science Café; topic-“Sustainable Agriculture in a Changing World.”
Two guest speakers -Dr. Jay Biernaskie of St. F.X. University and Kailea Pedley of Peachwood Farm
and the Island Food Network. host-Dr. Joshua Tabf [founder of the science café].
Though he works for Lund University in Sweden, he lives near Lake Ainslie; 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 - 7pm to 10pm - musician-Eddie CummingsAug 3rd - 7pm to 10pm - ; entertainment by EastboundScotsville (Bun Na h-Aibhne)Egypt Falls: Pipers Glen Road: Jul 26th - 6pm - Petunia & the Vipers in the Pipers Glen; free concert & BBQ; hosted by Veterans for Healing
( Top of Page )SouthWestern InvernessGlenville (An Gleann Dubh)Glenora Inn & Distillery: Route # 19 Ceilidh Trail: 46°09.178′N 61°19.037′W: 902-258-2662, 1-800-839-0491: Jul 24th - 1pm to 3pm - Neil McDaniel - 8pm to 10pm - Koryne MacDonald, Ceila CameronJul 25th - 1pm to 3pm - Taya MacDonald & Neil McDaniel - 8pm to 10pm - Sandra Gillis, Taya MacDonaldJul 26th - 1pm to 3pm - John Francis MacNeil - 8pm to 10pm - Neil McDanielJul 27th - 1pm to 3pm - Michelle Stevens - 8pm to 10pm - Michelle StevensJul 28th - 1pm to 3pm - Neil McDaniel Kevin Levescounte - 8pm to 10pm - Kevin Levescounte & Sandra GillisJul 29th - 1pm to 3pm - John Francis MacNeil - 8pm to 10pm - Neil McDaniel Kevin LevescounteJul 30th - 1pm to 3pm - Neil McDaniel - 8pm to 10pm - Stephanie MacDonald & Sandra GillisJul 31st - 1pm to 3pm - Neil McDaniel - 8pm to 10pm - Derrick & Melody CameronAug 1st - 1pm to 3pm - Neil McDaniel - 8pm to 10pm - Neil McDanielAug 2nd - 1pm to 3pm - John Francis MacNeil - 8pm to 10pm - Neil McDanielAug 3rd - 1pm to 3pm - Michelle Stevens - 8pm to 10pm - Michelle StevensAug 4th - 1pm to 3pm - Neil McDaniel Kevin Levescounte - 8pm to 10pm - Kevin Levescounte & Sandra GillisBrook Village (Baile Beag Na h-Aibhne)St. John the Baptist Hall: ....Monday night Adult square dances: 6432 Rte.#252: 46°03.071′N 61°17.840′W: 902-945-2240: Jul 27th - 9pm to 12:30am - square dance with Rodney MacDonald & Glen Graham. Mac Morin & Malcolm MacNeilMabou (An Drochaid)Arena: ......Mabou Farmers Market: 186 Mabou Harbour Rd.: 46°04.614′N 61°24.074′W: 902-945-2378: every Sunday - 11am to 2pm - farmers market with local entertainmentJul 26th - 11am to 2pm - Music from Mitch PoirierAug 2nd - 11am to 2pm - Music from Neil McDanielBeinn Mhàbu: 32 MacDonald Rd.: Jul 20th to 24th - Mabou School of Cape Breton Step Dance led by Melody Cameron, [ cbstepdance@gmail.com
instructors are Melody Cameron, Jenny MacKenzie, Cheryl MacQuarrie, Abigail MacDonald,
Sheena Boucher, John Pellerin, Gerard Beaton ;
presenters & musicians- Andrea Beaton, Dawn Beaton, Iain MacQuarrie, Hilary Romard, Neil Poirier,
Kevin Dugas, Derrick Cameron, Peter Rankin, Lewis MacKinnon, Robert FraserCBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: every day - an internet based radio stationCommunity Parish Hall: 11538 Hwy # 19: 46°04.341′N 61°23.412′W: Jul 28th & Aug 4th - 7:30pm to 9pm - Tuesday Night Ceilidh; @$ 12 hosts- Derrick & Melody Cameron's & local musicians, dancersJul 28th - 7:30pm to 9pm - Tuesday Night Ceilidh; Donna Marie deWolffe, Andrea Beaton; @$ 12Aug 4th - 7:30pm to 9pm - Tuesday Night Ceilidh; Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean; @$ 12Community Centre-St. Mary's Parish Hall: 11538 Main St.: 46°04.341′N 61°23.412′W: 902-945-2630: Jul 28th & Aug 4th - 7:30pm to 9pm - Tuesday Night Céilidh; @ $12 / children 12 and under FreeJul 20th to 24th - Mabou School of Cape Breton Step Dance led by Melody Cameron, [ cbstepdance@gmail.com
instructors are Melody Cameron, Jenny MacKenzie, Cheryl MacQuarrie, Abigail MacDonald,
Sheena Boucher, John Pellerin, Gerard Beaton ;
presenters & musicians- Andrea Beaton, Dawn Beaton, Iain MacQuarrie, Hilary Romard, Neil Poirier,
Kevin Dugas, Derrick Cameron, Peter Rankin, Lewis MacKinnon,Strathspey Performing Arts Centre: 11156 Hwy #19: 46°03.740′N 61°24.442′W: 902-945-5300: Jul 30th - 3pm & 7pm - Little Lorraine; @$ 15; as a fundraiser for the film festival.
unamakicapebretonfilmfestival.caThe Bridge - An Drochaid Museum: 11513 Main St.: 902-945-2311: Jul 30th & Aug 20th - 7pm - music sessionThe Red Shoe Pub: Main St.: 902-945-2996: Jul 24th - 7:30pm - Rachel Davis & Darren Macmullen ; $12 CoverJul 25th - 7pm - Taya Macdonald & Donald Gilles ; No CoverJul 26th - 4pm - Brian Macdonald, Blaine Aitkens, Hilda Chiasson ; $12 CoverJul 27th to 29th - 5pm - Neil Macdaniel & Kevin Levesconte ; No CoverJul 30th - 7pm - Eddie Cummings ; No CoverJul 31st - 7:30pm - John Pellerin ; $12 CoverAug 1st - tbaWest Mabou (Màbu An Iar)West Mabou Hall: 2399 West Mabou Rd.: Jul 25th - 8pm to 11pm - Square Dance; $12 ; All Ages - 12 and under FREE
with Kenneth MacKenzie, & guestGlencoe Mills (Gleann Comhainn)St Josephs Church Hall: ...9pm to midnight- Thursday Family Square Dances: 612 Glencoe Rd.: 45°57.713′N 61°18.924′W:
9pm to midnight; @ $ 10, ; Children 10 years & under free-with adult . Canteen available.Jul 30th - 9pm to midnight - square dance with Kinnon & Betty Lou BeatonAug 2nd - 9pm to midnight - square dance with John Pellerine, Allan DewarAug 6th - 9pm to midnight - square dance with Vincent McDonald, Taya MacDonald, Donald GillisPort Hood (Sestico)town: .......2026 July 27th to Aug 2nd-Chestico Days Summer Festival: #45 Wharf Rd.: 902-787-2083: Jul 27th to Aug 2nd - Chestico Days Summer FestivalJul 27th - 1pm - beach day at Boardwalk beach
-6pm-double down bingo at Al MacInnis Sports Centre; doors close at 6:50pmJul 28th - 9am - Golf tournament at Dundee Resort & Golf Club;
-4pm-MacInnis Sports Centre;-golf tournament dinner
-6:30pm-St. Peter's Cemetary mass
-7:30pm-sunset yoga on Sunset beach with Bernadette MacDonell, @$10Jul 29th - 8am - sunrise yoga on day park beach with Joyce MacDonald, @$10
- -noon-Sand Castle Competition on Breakwater Beach
-6pm-Chestico Challenge-Tug of War at Al MacInnis Sports Centre Grounds
-8pm-concert under the stars at Al MacInnis Sports Centre; with Beech Hill @$ 10Jul 30th - 10:30am-softball tournament, Dave Muise Ball field
-1pm-teen spike ball at Sunset beach
-4pm-lobster supper at Al MacInnis Sports Centre;
-7pm-ceilidh concert at Chestico MuseumJul 31st - 10am - kids ball hockey in Al MacInnis Sports centre
-noon-teddy bear picnic
- 2pm to 4pm-Co-Op bbq & music ; with Kyle MacDonald & guest
-6pm-harness racing-dash for cash, irish road race track
-10pm-adult dance with Reform School-Al MacInnis Sports Centre; @$ 20; 19+ IDs'Aug 1st - 8am - Alfred Reynolds Road race & family fun race-olde Port hood railway station
- 9am to 11am-pancake breakfast at St. Stephen;s United Church hall,
- noon-street parade, high road
-1pm to 9pm-Chestico shore bash at Al MacInnis Sports Centre; music, games, food, beer garden.
Dara MacDonald & Amanda MacDougall, CAPO 3, Steve Luxton, The East Enders band
Celtic Tough DanceersAug 2nd - 1pm-boat parade-Sunset beach
-9pm-dusk-fireworksAdmiral Lounge & Dining room: 148 Main St.: 902-787-3494: every Wednesday - 7pm to 9pm - Wednesday Sessions at the Admiral; with tba....2026 July 7th to Aug 26th -9th Annual Central Park Ceilidhs: 12 Fraser Street: Jul 27th - 7pm to 8pm - Inclement weather the Ceilidh will be cancelled
with a 50/50 drawn at the end of the Ceilidh ( proceeds to PHAD) . Bring your lawn chairJul 28th - 7pm to 8pm - moved from Monday due to Chestico Days Big BingoChestico Museum & Historical Society: ..2026...Summer Ceilidh series: 8095 Hwy # 19: 45°58.877′N 61°31.028′W: 902-787-2244: Jul 30th - 7pm to 8pm - Vincent MacDonald, Taya MacDonald, Lauchie Beaton, Dave ElligAug 6th - 7pm to 8pm - Dara Smith-MacDonald, TBA, Ashley MacDonnellClove Hitch Bar & Bistro: #8790 Hwy #19: 902-787-3035: Jul 26th - 6pm to 9pm - Heather Ryan & Shane Savoury $5Jul 27th - 6pm to 8pm - Anne Marie Pelley $5Jul 28th - 7pm to 9pm - Kiera Loane, Ladies Nite, no coverJul 29th - 6pm to 8pm - Anna MacDonald $5Jul 30th - 6pm to 8pm - TBDAug 1st - 9pm to midnight - MacQuarrie Brothers $10Aug 2nd - 6pm to 9pm - Eddie Cummings $5Aug 4th - 7pm to 9pm - Peter MacInnis, Ladies Nite, no coverFire Hall: Jul 24th - 6pm to 8pm - music by Isabel MacEachern -Chase the AceSt. Stephen’s-Jubilee United Church Hall: 239 Main St.: 902-787-2740: Aug 1st - 7pm to 9pm - The Little White Church music jam sessions @$ 5; & tea; All musicians are welcome ;Judique (Siudaig Mhór)town: Aug 2nd to 8th - Judique #251-Judique on the floor festivalCeltic Music Interpretive Centre: ....Sunday Ceilidhs.: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: Jul 26th - 2pm to 5pm - Sunday ceilidh with Rachel DavisAug 2nd - 2pm to 5pm - Sunday ceilidh with Donna Marie DeWolfeCeltic Music Interpretive Centre: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: Jul 25th - 1pm to 3pm - Appreciation Day ; Live local music, tours ,foodCeltic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: Jun 22nd to Jul 31st - 9:30am to 11:30am - Musical Walking TourSt. Margaret of Scotland Church: River Denys: Aug 2nd - 4pm - Best of BoxwoodCreignish (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 & PatioJul 24th - 6pm to 9pm - the Rebel Road BandJul 31st - 6pm to 9pm - the Roach FamilyAug 7th - 6pm to 9pm - Ashley MacDonnell
( 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 - Bear Head Conference Room: ...2026 -Tuesday Ceilidhs. #31st: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-2591: Jul 28th - 7:30pm to 9pm - Glenn Graham, Jackie Dunn MacIsaac and CoastlineAug 4th - 7:30pm to 9pm - John Pellerin, Allan Dewar and friendsCivic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: Jun 29th to Aug 21st - Eilidh J Bassani's art-''Catch a Fallen Sky'''Granville Green: .......2026 July 5th to Aug 9th--#32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: Jul 5th to Aug 9th - #32nd Annual Granville Green Summer ConcertsJul 26th - 7pm - Tim Baker, Jordan MusycsynAug 2nd - 7pm - Aaron MacDonald band, Jon Hines & Frank SultanaRoyal Canadian Legion-Branch #43: 303 Reeves St.: 902-625-2732: Jul 31st - dancethe 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)Bayside Garden & Market: 9657 Trans Canada Hwy 10: Aug 3rd - 8pm to 11pm - FREE BS #15th music concert; with host Mike Nikas; Brian Doyle “BS” band plus The HiBoysWashabuck (Uaiseabuc)Washabuck Hall: ...2026 July 31st to August 9th- Annual-Along the Shores of Washabuck Summer Festival: 4449 Washabuck Road: Jul 31st to Aug 9th - Along the Shores of Washabuck Summer Festival (aka. Washabuck Days!)Jul 31st - The 50th Annual Square Dance- featuring Donnie Campbell, Troy MacGillivray & Friends.Aug 5th - afternoon- the baseball field fun & BBQ supper at the Washabuck Community Centre.
-7pm-Live music featuring Kaj Udby, Jordi Martin, and Kyle LeVesconte.Little Narrows (An Caolas Beag)Community Centre: 134 Highway 223: 902-756-2413: Aug 5th, 19th, Sep 2nd, & 16th - 7pm to 9pm - Music jam sessionsAug 1st - 8pm to 11pm - family dance on Highland Village day with Jordi, Kyle, Luke, Kaj, John Angus; @$ 10Iona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village Museum: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 45°56.912′N 60°49.020′W: 902-725-2272: Aug 1st - 2pm to 6pm - #65th Annual Highland Village Day Concert ; @$20
Rankin MacInnis & The Broken ReedsHighland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: Jun 1st to Oct 17th - 2pm to 3pm - Milling FrolicIona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Songs & stories series: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: Aug 5th - 8pm - The Turnbull BrothersIona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Saturday ceilidhs ; @$ 5: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: Jul 25th - 5pm to 8pm - Leanne AucoinGrand Narrows (An Caolas Mór)Waterfront: Jul 26th & Aug 2nd - 2:30pm to 5pm - free concertsJul 26th - 2:30pm to 5pm - : Jubilee (with Daniel Matheson & Sean Jackkson)Aug 2nd - 2:30pm to 5pm - : Susan MacLean and Stephanie MacDonaldChristmas Island (Eilean Na Nollaig)Fire Hall: ...2026-#36th Annual-Féis an Eilein: 8539 Grand Narrows, Highway # 223: 902-622-2605: Jul 28th - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Summer concert series; with Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean,
Cameron MacNeil, Maili MacKenzie, Ian MacQuarrie, Malcolm MacNeil, Lili WaatsonAug 4th - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Summer concert series; with John MacLean, Cailean MacLean, Katie McNally
Neil Pearlman, Kaj Udby, Kaatherine MacDonald, Hannah KrebsBaddeck (Badaig)Alexander Graham Bell Museum: 559 Chebucto St.: 46°06.250′N 60°44.755′W: 902-295-2069: every Saturday - 10am to 1pm - Baddeck Farmers Market, vendors and musicJul 25th - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - ''The Midsummer Music Series'' with Maxim and Gervais Cormier; @$ 25Bras 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-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: Aug 7th - 8pm to 11pm - Erin O’Brien and Ronnie HoganMasonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: Jul 2nd to 25th - Myth of the OstrichAug 6th to Sep 4th - The Golden AnniversariesRoyal Canadian Legion Branch #53: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: Jul 24th - 6pm to 9pm - Beth and Cory MacleanJul 25th - 8pm - Driftwood Cape Breton (opening for Hauler and Danny MacNeil), Victoria McDougall; @$ 25St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: Jul 24th - Andrea Beaton & FriendsJul 25th - Rachel Davis & Buddy MacDonaldJul 26th - Rachel Davis & Buddy MacDonaldJul 27th - Chrissy Crowley & Jason RoachJul 28th - Mairi Rankin & FriendsJul 29th - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam YoungJul 30th - Melody Cameron & Derrick Cameron & Brian DoyleJul 31st - Mairi Rankin & FriendsAug 1st - 7:30pm - Mckayla MacNeil & Myles Davidson & Harold DavidsonAug 2nd - 7:30pm - Mckayla MacNeil & Myles Davidson & Harold DavidsonAug 3rd - 7:30pm - Hailee MacDonald & Jason RoachAug 4th - 7:30pm - Stephanie MacDonald & Susan MacLeanAug 5th - 7:30pm - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam YoungAug 6th - 7:30pm - Melody Cameron & Derrick Cameron & Brian DoyleAug 7th - 7:30pm - Kevin Levesconte & Neil McDaniel·The Freight Shed at the Terrace: 22 Water St.: 902-205-3600: every Friday - 5pm to 9pm - live Celtic entertainment by Nathan Bishop MacDonald
( Top of Page )St Anns Bay AreaSt Anns (Baile Anna)Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: Jul 20th to 24th - Summer Youth Session # 3;Aug 3rd to 7th - Adult summer session # 1;Gaelic College-Concert Series-Instructor Ceilidhs: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: every Wednesday - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Wednesday Night Instructors’ Ceilidh; in person only
@ $15 [held in the Great Hall of the Clans]Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: every day - 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan.Jul 24th - 7:30pm to 11pm - Ceilidh with Chrissy Crowley, Jason Roach, Brian Doyle ; @$20
Peter LeBlance will be calling & teaching square setsAug 1st to 31st - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve StocktonIngonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, & Sunday - 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & LodgeAug 2nd - Lennie Gallant, Asif Illyas, Terra Spencer, Nick Van Eede (Cutting Crew), The Town Heroes;
Joel Plaskett;Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: Jul 24th to 27th - 7pm - Jordan MusyscynJul 28th to 30th - 7pm - Darrell KeiganJul 31st to Aug 2nd - 7pm - Kim DunnIndian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair)Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort: #30 Buchanan Drive: 902-929-2584, 1-866-929-2585: every Thursday - music with Elia Dunbinsky & friendsAug 1st - 7:30pm to 9pm - Angela Iannetti,North Shore Firehall: 46177 Cabot trail: 902-929-2822: every Wednesday - 10am to 2pm - Weekly Gathering; FREEThe St. Ann's Bay United Church: ...Celtic Tea Room Ceilidhs: 46715 Cabot Trail: Jul 24th, 28th, 31st, Aug 4th, & 7th - 7:30pm - @ $15, (children under 12 - $5) [ cash ONLY please ]Jul 24th - 7:30pm - Classical Ceilidh - Katie Millburn, Matthew and Daniel MulvihillJul 28th - 7:30pm - Kyle & Sheamus MacNeil (of the Barra MacNeils)Jul 31st - 7:30pm - The Narrows (from Halifax) with Roy MacLaren, Colin Carrigan & Mary Beth CartyAug 4th - 7:30pm - Lucy MacNeil & Rob DurandoAug 7th - 7:30pm - Cameron Chisholm & Brenda Stubbert
( Top of Page )Urban Cape Breton AreaBras d’OrBras D’or Yacht Club: Aug 5th - 8pm to 11pm - Erin OBrien with Ronnie Hogan, All ages 19+Little Bras d'OrBlue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: every Thursday - 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ; bring an instrument & join in; ; FREEFlorenceRoyal Canadian Legion, Branch #83: 610 Bras D'Or Florence Rd.: 902-736-6313: every Saturday - 7pm - the circle-jam music; @$ 2Sydney Mines (Méinnean Baile Shuidni)town-main street: ...2026 July 24th to 26th-#5th-Annual Sydney Mines Heritage Festival: 147 Legatto St.: Jul 24th to 26th - #5th Annual Sydney Mines Heritage Festival; craft sale, kids, street dance, Johnny Miles RaceJul 24th - 8pm to 10pm - music with full band- Erin O’BrienJul 25th - 5:30pm - Full circleCommunity Center: ...2024 July 26th to 28th-Sydney Mines Heritage Festival: Legato St.: Jul 24th - 8pm to 10pm - Sydney Mines Heritage Festival Concert; Erin O’Brien- full band All ages -outdoorsSeniors & Pensioners Club: 6 Fraser Ave.: Aug 1st & 29th - 8pm to midnight - open dance with Ernie WellsNorth Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)town-front street: ...2026 Aug 7th to 9th-Dockside Days: 902-794-3989: Aug 7th to 9th - Dockside DaysAug 7th - 5:30pm - opening ceremony-waterfront stage;
-6pm- music by ROcker Fellas
-6:30pm-Pirate's poker pub crawl-Cellar bar; 19+Archibald's Waterfront: Tunes on the Town: Jul 27th - 6pm to 8pm - Robbie HancockJul 30th - 6pm to 8pm - Jacob NoonanAug 3rd - 6pm to 8pm - Ernie WellsAug 6th - 6pm to 8pm - TBAK-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 segmentsWaterfront: every Monday & Thursday - 6pm to 8pm - ''Tunes on the Town''' -outdoor concert series;Howie CenterRed Farm: 1957 Kings Rd.: every Sunday - noon to 5pm - Red Farm Kitchen party series;Jul 26th - 5pm to 8pm - sunday jazz night; birthday celebrations for Anne lee Pace Kerr; with Janet Bickerton,
Debi Sullivan, Anne Lee Pace, Linda Muise, Joanne Rolls, Cindy Price, ;John Hawkins, Bhreagh LaFitte.
Matt Nicholson, Yunfei Han, @$ 15Sydney (Suidni)town: Aug 7th & 8th - 6pm to 10pm - Biggest Car Shows this summer “Hot Aug Nights”
In support of Make A Wish Gary Chaisson & FriendsBig Fiddle: ...''Meet me at the Fiddle-Dockside sessions'': 74 Esplanade St.: 902-564-0800: Jul 30th - noon to 2pm - Ed WoodsworthAug 6th - noon to 2pm - Jason KemptAug 7th - noon to 2pm - Jordan MusycsynBreton Brewing: 364 Keltic Drive-Coxheath: 902-270-4677: Jul 31st - 4pm to 7pm - Driftwood Cape Breton , Victoria McDougallCape Breton Drive-In: 865 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-539-9922: Jul 24th to 26th - Mona & SupergirlJul 31st to Aug 2nd - Spiderman & the BreadwinnerAug 7th to 9th - the Odyssey & ObsessionCentre 200: 481 George St.: 902-564-2200, 1-877-545-3330: Aug 1st - 9pm to 1am - #40th celebrations; with Slowcoasteroaster, The Tom Fun Orchestra
Pretty Archie; plus, showcasing three of Cape Breton's rising artists between acts:
Mae Rivers, Liv Taylor, Victoria MacDougall ;@: $25Daniel's Taphouse-Restaurant & Lounge: 456 Charlotte St.: 902-562-8586: Aug 4th - 7pm - L'Acadie Chez; with Roger Boudreau, Marcel Le FortJul 31st - 9pm to 1am - Erin OBrien with full band, All ages 19+Eltuek Arts Centre -The Convent: 170 George St.: Jul 24th - 4pm - Crowdis Bridge; #50th anniversaryGovernor’s Pub: ....summer Ceilidih series: 233 Esplanade: 902-562-7646: Jul 25th - 1pm to 4pm - Boyd MacNeil & Ryan macNeilAug 1st - 1pm to 4pm - Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLeanHoliday Inn-Eave Restaurant and Bar: 300 Esplanade: 902-562-7500, 1-877-660-8550: every Thursday - 6pm to 9pm - live entertainment with Carl Getto & Matt NicholsonMembertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: every Sunday - 11:30am to 2:30pm - Jazz entertainment with Carl Getto and Matt NicholsonSimeon's Family Restaurant: 581 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-562-0251: every Sunday - 4pm to 7pm - music with Aaron C Lewis;St. George’s Church Hall: ...summer 2026 Revival Music Series: 119 Charlotte St.& Nepean St.: 902-549-0329: Jul 26th - 7pm - ''Riverview 4''- Callie Doyle, Jadyn Hanson, Shaye Kennedy, Tifenn Beyer; @$ 25The 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 LabradorWentworth Park: ....2026--Makin' Waves-: Jul 30th - 6pm - Tim Baker & Al Hands with Jeremy FisherAug 6th - 6pm - Dave Sampson with Elyse Aeryn “SEE YOU OUT THERE”New Waterford (Portlairge Ùr)Knights of Columbus Hall: 3236 Plummer Ave.: 902-862-6104: Jul 25th - 4pm to 7pm - chase the ace music with Erin O’Brien and Ronnie HoganAug 2nd - 4pm to 7pm - chase the ace music with Erin O’Brien and Ronnie HoganDominionArena: ...Seaside Daze 2026: Jul 30th - 12:30pm to 2:30pm - Seaside Daze 2026 - Dominion rink music with Erin O’Brien and Ronnie HoganGlace Bay (Glasbaidh)The Main Event Pub & Jigger’s Lounge: 99 Union St.: 902-849-4405: Jul 25th - 10pm to 2am - Full circle
( 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;Jul 26th - 6pm - ''Country night''' -with Erin O'Brien, Terry Peters, Evelyn MacRae, The Wild Country band, @$ 15Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: Jul 4th to Aug 29th - 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert SeriesJul 25th - 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series -Downhouse bandAug 1st - 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series -3 way stopAug 2nd - 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series -KevaloneLouisbourgtown: ...2022 June 17th to 19th -#7th Annual -'Roots to Boots Festival': Jul 31st - 8pm - Drift AwayAug 1st - noon - opening prayer and song with Sheldon Chant & Aaron Lewis, Scott Phillips, How Country Feels
-2:30pm-Jeff Wadden
3pm-Coastline
4:45pm-Drift Away
6pm-Kool Kats
7:30pm-Thick as Thieves
9:15pm-Gloovin' Blue Skies with Curtis Matheson, Charlene Thomas
11pm to 1am- Erin OBrien with FAKE ID band to close out Crabfest 2026, ages 19+Firehall: Main St.: every Monday - 7pm to 9pm - Louisbourg Guitar Circle;Louisbourg Fortress: ... Visitor info centre: 58 Wolfe St.: Jun 19th to Sep 11th - 9:30am to 5:30pm - Visitor Reception Center re-opens parkscanada.gc.ca
(902) 919-8392 louisbourg.info@pc.gc.caLouisbourg Playhouse: 11 Aberdeen St.: 45°55.169′N 59°58.276′W: 902-733-2996, 1-888-733-2787: Jul 15th to Aug 26th - '' Wind and Water.''; with Nathan Bishop MacDonald, Robyn Carrigan,
Matthew Earhart , Ella DubinskyAug 7th - 7pm - Johnathan MacInnis & John Fukala;North Star-hotel; Restaurant-the Bothy: 15 Commercial Street Extension: 902-733-2080: Jul 24th - 5pm to 8:30pm - Flo SampsonJul 25th - 5pm to 8:30pm - Jennifer MacDonald
( Top of Page )St Peter's AreaDundee (Dùn Deagh)Dundee Resort & Golf Club-Macrae's dining room: 2750 West Bay Highway: 902-345-2649, 1-844-638-6333: Jul 24th - 8pm to 11pm - Eddie CummingsJul 25th - 8pm to 11pm - Stephen PoirierJul 31st - 8pm to 11pm - Annmarie PelleyAug 5th - 8pm to 11pm - Echo-Dana RyanRiver BourgeoisAnne Sampson Seniors Building: 39 Recreation Rd.: Jul 30th - 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: Jul 25th - 9pm to 1am - EAST of SIXTY; 19+ ID's @$10St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair)town: ......2026 Aug -Nicolas Denys Days: 902-535-2185: Jul 30th to Aug 2nd - Nicolas Denys Days https://swimthecanal.visitstpeters.com/Aug 2nd - 1pm - swim the St.Peter's Canal; https://www.facebook.com/groups/SwimTheCanal
a fundraiser to support the volunteer activities of the Village on the Canal Association.Ashley MacIsaac's-the Celtic Barn Gallery: 9769 Grenville St.: Jul 28th & 29th - 7pm - Ashley's Private In house concerts; [ only 40 tickets per show ]; @$ 50
with Ashley MacIsaac , Ben Tucker, Jud Gunning;Jul 30th - 3pm - Ashley's Private In house concerts; [ only 40 tickets per show ] ; @$ 50
with Ashley MacIsaac , Ben Tucker, Jud Gunning;Bras d’Or Lakes Inn: ...: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: hosted by St. Peter's Economic Development Organization & KitchenRackets.OrgJul 25th - 6pm to 8pm - Mike & Dave MurphyBras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmaster's Pub': ..Saturday Matinees: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: Jul 24th - 6pm - Ashley MacDougallJul 25th - Linda & Dave MurphyJul 31st - 6pm - Jason W MacDonaldAug 2nd - 5pm - Kyle LeVescounte, Luke Boudreau, Jordi MartinMacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: every Friday - 8pm to 11pm - jam session with host Jay SmithRoyal Canadian Legion-branch #47: Grand Anse: Jul 25th - 9pm to 1am - dance with East of Sixty @$10St. Peter’s Lion Club Marina,: Strachan Cove.: 902-535-2729: Jul 29th - 6pm to 7:30pm - Sound Production: Concerts by the Sea ; entertainment by EastboundJul 31st - 5pm to 8:30pm - ''PianOcean-Notes on the water'';-Marieke Huysmans will perform from her sailboat,
with Roger Stone & Kevin LeVesconte. Luke, Jordi and Kyle will open the show with a trad Celtic set.Waterfront-public wharf: Aug 5th & 8th - 7pm - Marieke Huysmans Berthou, PianOcean 2026 NS tour-piano music from her sailboaatArichatIsland Nest Restaurant: 2344 Hwy #206: 902-226-0033: every Thursday - 7pm to 9pm - music with proceeds to Strait Richmond Palliative Care Society ( since 2019 ]Le Lenoir Landing: ...Concerts by the Sea: Aug 6th - 6pm to 7:30pm - Sound Production: Concerts by the Sea ; entertainment by EastboundLorenzo Building -LeNoir Landing: 708 Veterans Memorial Drive: Jul 26th - 2pm - ''Celebrating Musicl Roots'' with the Kidd brothers'Royal Canadian Legion, Branch # 150: 1219 Veterans Memorial Dr.: 902-226-3089: Aug 1st - 2pm to 4pm - ''music circle'''-jam session hosted by Daniel LeBlanc.St. John's Centre for the Arts: 2513 Highway # 206: Jul 28th & Aug 4th - 6:30pm - Tuesday Island tunesPetit-de-GratLa Picasse Centre Communautaire Culturel: ...2026 Aug 6th to 9th -Annual Festival Acadien de Petit-de-Grat: 3435 Highway #206: 902-226-0149: Aug 6th to 9th - Annual Acadian FestivalSt Joseph’s Parish Hall: 56 Boudreauville Rd.: Jul 31st - 9pm to 1am - adult Dance with East of Sixty; @$10D’EscousseGroundswell Pub & Inn: # 3283 Highway 320: 902-777-7777: every Friday - 6pm to 8pm - open mic with host Tyrone DavidLennox Passage Yacht Club: 902-631-0069: Jul 30th to Aug 2nd - Lennox Passage Yacht Club Harbourfest 2026Jul 31st - 8pm - Robbie Carpenter
10pm-Jamus & Carl; free 19+Aug 1st - 8am - hungry man's breakfast
9am-the salty fog 5k
9am-boat run
afternoon-kids events
noon-Blair Savoury; 1pm-Kevin & Kelsie Savoury; 2pm-TyBo, Bobbi & Tyrone
3pm-Shane, Heather, Timmy ; 5pm-Cameron Landry; 7pm-Robyn Merrick
9pm-Brett PierceAug 2nd - noon - mini market; seafood chowder;
2pm-kids zone
3pm-East of Sixty, 4pm-Kenny Petitpas, 6pm-Jason MacDonald
9pm-Brandon Collier & Rj KemptLouisdaleSeal Cove Restaurant & Lounge: # 474 -Hwy # 32 0: 902-345-0655: Jul 25th - 5pm - Don Campbell Saturday sessionsJul 29th - 5pm - Andre PettipasWaterfront -Louisdale Lions Property: 347 Hwy #320: Aug 5th - 6pm to 7:30pm - Sound Production: Concerts by the Sea ; entertainment by EastboundJul 25th - 10am - waterfront park-grand opening; outdoor mass, BBQ, kids events, beer garden;
- 11:30am to 1:30pm-live music; Donna Marie DeWolfe,Daiel LeBlanc, TYBO, Tyrone & James,
- 1:30pm to 3:30pm-Stan band, tommy & Shelly Samson & Grace Thibault, Al Fasio
- 3:30pm to 6pm-Lauren Marchand, Luke Boudreau,Wendy Corkum Boudreau, Gillies Boudreau, Wayne Bona &
8pm to 11pm-beer bash with the Rebel Road Band
( Top of Page )Mainland AreaAulds Cove (Camus An Tuirc-nimhe)Cove Motel & restaurant: 298D-31 Rd.: 902-747-2700: Jul 24th & 25th - 6pm to 8:30pm - Ty WallaceAug 6th - 6pm to 8:30pm - ; entertainment by EastboundGuysborough (Baile Mhainisdear)Waterfront: ...Summer 2025-tides and tunes: 74 Main St.: 902-533-2052: Jul 29th & Aug 5th - 6:30pm to 8pm - Tides & tunes-FREE Concert seriesJul 29th - Annmarie PellyAug 5th - Stressed out CharleeCanso (Baile Chanso)Canso Sportsplex: ....2026 July 20th to 26th- #29th Annual Stan Rogers Folk Festival: Queen St. Extension: 1-888-554-7826: Jul 20th to 26th - #29th Annual Stan Rogers Folk Festival,Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)Music on Main: Jul 29th - 6pm - Our Father's Fools, Merimac in Columbus Fieldtown sites: .. .2026 Aug 7th & 8th-Antigonish Music Festival: Aug 7th & 8th - Antigonish Music Festival in Columbus field;Aug 7th - • Campbell & Johnston, • Charlie A’Court, • Colleen EvelynChisholm Park: .....Art Fair: Jul 24th - live music;-Tyler MullendoreColumbus Field: ...2026 Aug 7th & 8th--Antigonish music Festival: Jul 29th - 6pm to 9pm - ''Music on Main''; -Free concert for all ages,Aug 7th & 8th - Antigonish music Festival; with Steven Lee Olsen, Campbell Johnston, Sean Michael Ryan,
Paige Penny, Charlie A'Court, Colleen Evelyn, the Mainlanders, Josee Champoux, Jolene HarnishCJFX-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: Jul 30th - 7pm to 8:30pm - ceildih with Troy MacGillivray & friends, Shannon MacKay; @$ 10Aug 6th - 7pm to 8:30pm - ceildih with Dara Smith MacDonald, Leona Williams,
Junior Fraser, Heather MacIsaac; @$ 10St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: Jul 14th to 25th - MAIN STAGE-Murder at Ackerton Manor by Steven GallagherJul 29th to Aug 8th - FAMILY STAGE-Biggest Little House in the ForestJul 31st - 7:30pm - concert with Old Man LuedeckeAug 5th to 8th - MAIN STAGE-the greatest play in the history of the World-theatre NB presentationThe People's Place Library: ....2016 Oct 21st & 23rd--#10th Annual International Film Festival: 283 Main Street: 902-863-4276: Jul 29th - 11am - Julia Tynes' FREE concert ; Exploring Cultural Roots Through Music Concert Series.Maryvale (Allt A´ Mheiligein)Maryvale Schoolhouse hall: # 4 JRS Drive-Highway #245: 902-863-5696: Jul 24th - 8pm to 11pm - Square Dance @ $15 . Dara Smith-MacDonald, Allan DewarNew Glasgow (Glaschu Ùr)Glasgow Square Theatre: 155 Riverside Pkwy: 902-752-4800: Jul 30th - 7pm - the electric ceilidh #30th-birthday party Morgan Toney, the East PointersJul 31st - Valley, Alert the Medic, Kasador, Begonia, the public serviceAug 1st - Joel Plaskett, Emergency, the Stanfields, Tanika Charles, Customer serviceAug 2nd - Sam Roberts band, Kathleen Edwards, Julian Taylor, Contrived, the Culls, Jon BryantThe Jubilee Riverfront: Jul 30th - 6pm - Glasgow square jubilee stage; all ages East PointersJul 31st to Aug 2nd - Valley, Alert the Medic, Begonia, Kasador, the Public service, Joel Plaskett Emergency
Tanika Charles, the Stanfiends, Sam Roberts band, Contrived, Jon Bryant, Julian Taylor
Customer Service, Kathleen Edwards, The CullsTrentonHillside Community Hall: 27 Chance Harbour Rd.: 902-755-3938: every Friday - 6:30pm to 9pm - Kitchen party jam; All singers and players welcome, musicians free of charge, audience @$ 5TruroJulias Lounge: 165 Willow St.: every Wednesday - 8pm to midnight - acoustic jamsSalty Dog Brewing Company: 740 Prince St.: Jul 25th - Truro Rock the Hub http://www.rockthehub.ca/ Elyse Aeryn “SEE YOU OUT THERE”The Commune-Restaurant: 563 Prince St.: 902-843-1230: Jul 28th - 6pm to 9pm - All Ages Open Mic with Meghan LynnTruro Civic Square: .... Country rocks the Hub: Jul 24th - Rock the Hub; with Ashley MacIsaac, Alan Doyle, Pretty Archie, Dave SampsonAlyesfordFox Mountain Camping Park: ...2026 July 31st to August 1st- Annual-Fox Mountain Country Music Festival: 6128 Aylesford Road: 902-847-9323: Jul 31st to Aug 1st - Annual-Fox Mountain Country Music FestivalJul 31st - 12:30pm to 1:45pm - Nicholas Langille
-2pm-Jamie Cotter & The Country Outlaws
-3:30pm-Rick Snider & Rumour Has It
-5pm- supper Break
-6:30pm-Shane Douthwright
-8:15pm-The Vinyl Sunset
-10pm-The BlacksheepAug 1st - 11am - Lonewolf
-12:30pm-Jackie Putnam
-2pm-Matt Balsor & The Hilltop Show Band
-3:30pm-Broken Circuit
-5pm-supper Break
-6:30pm-Kevin Chase
-8:30pm-Paulette Carlson
-10pm-Port MalcolmPort GeorgeJamboree: ..2026 July 25th--Annual Port George Country Jamboree.: highway # 362: Jul 25th - Annual Port George Country Jamboree. @$ 7; 10 hours of musicSackvilleFreemans: 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 stageDartmouthDahlia: 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)Driftwood 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 SessionThe Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: Jul 24th - 8pm - Height RequirementJul 25th - 8pm - Ty Messick & FriendsJul 29th - 7pm - Queen Kong - Old World Klezmer/New World Fire!Jul 30th - 7:30pm - Victoria Staff W/ Julia Cunningham & Fiona ClanceyJul 31st - 8pm - The Desperado Band - Outlaw Country Classics - 8:00PMAug 1st - 8pm - Ty Messick & FriendsAug 5th - 7pm - Halifax Urban Folk Festival Presents: Shred KellyAug 6th - 7:30pm - Deon Blyan Band W/ Luke LevyAug 7th - 8pm - Bethany Reid (Full Band) EP Release W/ Special GuestsThe 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: Aug 6th - 7pm - @ $10-advance; New Music Thursday" seriesHubbardsShore Club-Tuna Blue: 167 Shore Club Rd.: 902-857-1790: Jul 24th - 1pm to 4pm - Louanne & Kevin& DaveJul 25th - 5pm to 8pm - Donovan CyrJul 26th - 11am to 3pm - Magic Mic DJJul 31st - 5pm to 8pm - Maurice AucoinChesterLordly Park: Jul 28th - 6pm to 8pm - FOGAug 4th - 6pm to 8pm - Kevin's Gypsy MinstrelsLunenburgBandstand: .....Saturdays in the park: 6 Sunnybrook Rd.: Jul 25th - 2pm to 3pm - Heather MacIsaac & Mary Beth CartyLunenberg Folk Harbour Festival: 125 Montague St.: 902-634-3180: Aug 6th to 9th - Sarah MacDougall + Lisa MacIsaac + Catherine MacLellanLockportHarmony Bazaar: PO Box 249: 902-656-2565: Jul 24th - Harmony Bazaar Festival, with Elyse Aeryn “SEE YOU OUT THERE”Port MedwayThe Carol Baker-Mem'ries Centre: 1621 Port Medway Rd.: Jul 24th & 25th - 3pm to 5:30pm - Caroll Baker's Musical Mem'ries Weekend;''An all Girl Affair'';
with Dolly Dunn, Caarroll Baker, Joyce Seamone, Jolee, Kim Tuplin,
@$25-advance [ TFOCBS@gmail.com ]Saulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: every day - 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas