--Music Cape Breton--, June 14th 2025 at 11am; twoweeks.html
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( Top of Page )Northern Inverness AreaChéticamptown-La Société Saint-Pierre: ..2025 June 12th to 15th--#11th Annual -'Roots to Boots Festival': ; 15584Cabot Trail,: 902-224-2642: Jun 12th to 15th - #11th Annual -'Roots to Boots FestivalJun 14th - 10am - family event at Raveston Music School-École de musique
10am-a determiner
noon-kitchen party at Les Trois Pignons
1pm-nature walk at Le vieux chemin du Cap-Rouge
2pm-spoon playing workshop at Mkwesaqtuk/Cap-Rouge Campground
3pm-music and camping at Mkwesaqtuk/Cap-Rouge Campground
7pm-square dance with 6 hearts at Senior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's ClubJun 15th - 10am - family walk at Corney Brook-Riviére à Làzare
2pm-closing event with 6 hearts [The East Pointers & Vishtèn] at Place du Pécheur (Fisherman's Place)Doryman's tavern: .2025 Kitchenfest.. ..: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: Jun 28th - 3pm to 6pm - Afternoon Pub ; $10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door
Featuring: Rodney MacDonald, Glenn Graham, Troy MacGillivray, Patrick GillisDoryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: every Sunday - 2pm - Trad Sessions -join a community jamJun 14th - 3pm to 6pm - Donna Marie DeWolfe - 9pm - live band-No BoundariesJun 15th - 2pm to 4pm - the Trad Sessions-free - 6pm to 9pm - Father's Day with Robert Bouchard & Nick the Pick BoudreauJun 19th - 8pm to 10:30pm - Talent nightJun 20th - Dane PedersenJun 21st - 3pm to 6pm - liv fiddle music - live band-Risin' TideJun 25th - 7pm - River's BendJun 28th - Stewart MacDonald & Mark Poirier-KitchenfestJun 28th to Jul 5thLe Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: Jun 14th - 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Martin AucoinJun 15th - 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Glen Roache Free live musicSenior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's Club: every Tuesday - 7pm to 9:30pm-Amateur Musical Circle-local talent
( Top of Page )Margaree AreaMargaree Forks (Bruach Na h-Aibhne)Firemen’s club: 7811 Cabot trail: 902-248-2952: every Thursday - 7pm to 9pm - jam night music; 19+ donations to Margaree meals on wheelsFront Porch farm: 76 Hilltop Rd.: 902-623-0200: Jun 24th - 7pm - Robert Deveauz, Hilda Chiasson @$:25Jun 25th - 5:30pm - Dana Sipos & Ryan McNallyNortheast Margaree (Acarsaid Mhargaraidh)Seniors Hall: 66 Crowdis Cross Rd.: every Friday - 2pm to 4pm - jam session ; FREEMargaree 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: Jun 27th - 8pm - Fiddle Concert-Ceilidh. Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLean.The Normaway Inn-barn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: Jun 27th - 8pm-fiddle /concert/ ceilidhInverness (An Sithean)Fire Hall: 15797 Rte # 19-Central Ave.: Jun 21st - 7pm to 9pm - Chase the Ace ; Music by: Country TonesICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: Jun 21st - 10am to 6pm - Sea Glass FestivalICCA Arts Centre: 2022 Sept 23rd to 25th--#14th Annual Cabot Trail Writers Festival: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: May 18th to Jun 15th - Polyglots, a solo exhibition by Canadian multidisciplinary artist Enora Sanschagrin,Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 132-Captain Angus L MacDonald: ...2025 -Kitchenfest: 15785 Central Ave.: 902-258-3233, 902-258-2961: Jun 28th - 8pm to 11pm - Pub Night ; $10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door 2025 -Kitchenfest
Featuring: Eddie Cummings, Aaron MacDonald, Steve LuxtonRoyal Canadian Legion Branch # 132-Captain Angus L MacDonald: 15785 Central Ave.: 902-258-2340: Jun 14th - 9pm to 1am - Caper; @$ 10
( 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: Jun 14th - 1pm to 3pm - Taya MacDonald & Finley MacDougall - 8pm to 10pm - Darrell LaheyJun 15th - 1pm to 3pm - John Francis MacNeil - 8pm to 10pm - Neil McDaniel, Jessi LevescounteJun 16th - 1pm to 3pm - Michelle Stevens - 8pm to 10pm - Michelle StevensJun 17th - 1pm to 3pm - Neil McDaniel - 8pm to 10pm - Kyle MacDonald & Sandra GillisSkye GlennSkye Glen & Centreville Community Hall: 1904 Hwy 252: Jun 22nd - 2pm to 4pm - Murdock & Jimmy Dora Milling Frolic; with Kaj Udby, Jordi Martin. Kyle Levesconte
Srùbag/Tea will be served. admission by donation-HillsboroughHillsborough/Glendyer Hall: # 4738-Hwy #252: 902-258-5265: Jun 14th & 28th - 7pm to 9pm - Ronelda Aylward's -Hillsborough jam sessions, bi-weekly @ $ 5; entertainers Free,Mabou (An Drochaid)town: ...2025 June 26th to July 1st -#57th Mabou Ceilidh Days Festival: Jun 26th - 5:30pm - Lorgan Nam Bard-in the footsteps of the Bards
Visiting homesteads of the Mabou;s Gaelic Bards-meet at West Mabou Trailhead
-6pm to 8pm-Step back in time-horse and wagon rides thru historic Mabou @$10; website register
-6pm to 8pm-Junior jam-black light pre-teen dance for grades 4-6; Mabou arena @$10
-8pm to 10pm-Soc Hop-black light teen dance for grades 7-9; Mabou arena @$10
10pm to midnight-black light teen dance for grades 10-12; Mabou arena @$10; doors close at 10:30pmJun 27th - 2pm - ball hockey tournament-mabou arena' @$15 per person-all ages welcome
-5pm-kid's ceilidh, petting zoo with 6 little farmers, Slushies; face painting, BBQ-Mabou Marina
-6pm-boat parade-meet at Mabou Harbour wharf-then to Mabou Marina
-6pm-music at the Marina with the Celtic Touch Danceers and young local talent
-7pm-Ecumenical servie-at Mabou Marina [if rain- into church]
-8pm to 10pm-Small of My Heart Songwriters’ Circle; $40 + fees ; Strathspay Place
Kitchenfest 2025 with Lisa MacIsaac, Catherine MacLellan, Heather Rankin, Abigail MacDonald
-8pm-music on the Marina with Alter Ego, BBQ, Beaton's Delight Slushies, free s'mores for kids
-9:30pm-Fireworks at Mabou Marina
-10pm to midnight-outdoor pub night at Marina with Alter Ego; @$!0 19+Jun 28th - 8am to 10am - Pancake Breakfast- Mabou Hall @ $12
-8am-Softball Tournament in memory of Earl MacNeil with BBQ, Beer Tent
Tulloch Field, Brook Village, running all day ; [call Rankin MacEachern to register: 902-578-1516]
-8am-: Annual Hugh Arnold Campbell Memorial Road Race -Mabou Fire Hall
Registration at 8am, Race to start at 9am
-noon-Parade- from Mabou Hall to Mabou Arena ; Floats to meet from 11-11:30am
2025 Parade Marshall=Heather Rankin & Ceilidh Couple-Stanley and Margie Beaton
-1pm to 3pm- The Big Picnic: MCS Reunion + Bouncy Castles + Live Music with Aaron MacDonald;
Mabou Arena Grounds , + Beer Tent + Old School Games + Face Painting + BBQ' lemonade,
-2pm-42nd Annual Luathadh Mòr Mhàbu - Mabou Milling Frolic - An Drochaid, The Bridge Museum ; tea
-2pm- “Futon” Don Campbell Memorial Horseshoe Tournament | Tulloch Field, Brook Village
-8pm: sunset Yoga on the Beach with Jenny MacKenzie, West Mabou Beach | $10
-9pm to midnight-Family Square Dance with Ian MacDougall, Kolten MacDonell,
Allen Dewar, Derrick Cameron West Mabou Hall @ $15
-10pm to 2am-outdoor pig & whistle pub night with Beech Hill, Kenneth MaxKenzie, Ian MacQuarrie
Mabou Arena @$ 20 19+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 entertainmentJun 15th - 11am to 2pm - Music from Amie RoseJun 22nd - 11am to 2pm - Music from Ariana Nasr. ACAP Cape Breton will be at our Community Table.Beinn Mhàbu -Mabou Hill College: 32 MacDonald Rd.: Jun 25th - 7pm - music with Alanna Jenish & John MitchellCBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: every day - an internet based radio stationSeniors Centre: Birch St.: 901-945-2108: every Wednesday - 7pm to 9pm - local country music night in seniors lounge, freeStrathspey Performing Arts Centre: 11156 Hwy #19: 46°03.740′N 61°24.442′W: 902-945-5300: Jun 27th - 8pm to 10pm - Small of My Heart Songwriters’ Circle; $40 + fees | All Ages | Reserved Seating
Kitchenfest 2025 with Lisa MacIsaac, Catherine MacLellan, Heather Rankin, Abigail MacDonaldThe Bridge - An Drochaid Museum: 11513 Main St.: 902-945-2311: every Thursday - 7pm - Gaelic film series-gach diardaoinThe Red Shoe Pub: .....2025 ..Kitchenfest: Main St.: 902-945-2996: Jun 27th - 7:30pm to 10:30pm - Pub Night ; $15 | 19+ | Pay at the Door
Featuring: Ian MacDougall, Melody Cameron, Derrick Cameron, Kathleen LeBlancJun 28th - 7:30pm to 10:30pm - Pub Night; $15 | 19+ | Pay at the Door
Featuring: John Pellerin, Bonny Jean MacDonald, Hilda Chiasson, Mary Beth CartyThe Red Shoe Pub: Main St.: 902-945-2996: Jun 14th - 7pm to 9pm - Neil McDaniel & Kevin Levesconte, N/CJun 15th - 4pm to 7pm - Kinnon, Betty Lou & Andrea ' @ $12.Jun 16th to 18th - 5pm to 7pm - Peter MacKenzieWest Mabou (Màbu An Iar)West Mabou Hall: 2399 West Mabou Rd.: Jun 28th - 9pm to midnight - Square Dance ; Kitchenfest 2025; @ $15 ; All Ages - 10 and under FREE
Featuring: Ian MacDougall, Kolten MacDonell, Allan Dewar, Derrick CameronPort Hood (Sestico)Admiral Lounge & Dining room: 148 Main St.: 902-787-3494: every Wednesday - 7pm to 9pm - Wednesday Sessions at the Admiral; with Brian MacDonald, Iain MacQuarrieClove Hitch Bar & Bistro: #8790 Hwy #19: 902-787-3035: Jun 15th - 6pm to 9pm - MacQuarrie Brothers; @$ 5St. Peter’s Parish Hall: 260 Main St.: Jun 22nd - 2pm to 4pm - book launch ''Where Did I go?' a memoir plus;
& listen to the excellent piano playing of Stephen DoironSt. Stephen’s-Jubilee United Church Hall: 239 Main St.: 902-787-2740: Jun 21st - 7pm to 9pm - The Little White Church music jam sessions @$ 5; & tea; All musicians are welcome ; all summer long 2024Judique (Siudaig Mhór)Celtic Music Interpretive Centre: ....Sunday Ceilidhs.: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: Jun 15th - 2pm to 5pm - Sunday Ceilidh with Dawn & Margie Beaton, James MacLeanJun 22nd - 2pm to 5pm - Sunday Ceilidh with Mairi Rankin & Mac MorinCeltic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday - 9:30am - walking toursevery Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday - 11:30am to 2pm - live lunch musicCommunity Centre: 5473 Hwy # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2434: Jun 15th - 11am to 1pm - Rev father Allan's #60th Anniversay of his ordination; lunch;entertainmentCreignish (Creiginnis)Community Hall: 2123 Highway 19: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476: every Friday - 6pm to 9pm - Happy Hour , great music as well. The CREIG Pub & PatioJun 20th - 6pm to midnight - the Creig Summer Solstice with Stephen Poirier, Jeremy White, Abbey Mullendore &
the Luxtones; @$ 20-advanceJun 27th - 6pm to 9pm - Shane Savoury
( 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-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: May 28th to Jun 27th - Student art exhibit RECA and SAERCMaritime Inn-Miller's Tap & Grill: Church St.: 902-625-0320: Jun 16th - 6pm to 9pm - Amie RoseJun 23rd - 6pm to 9pm - Jim Ralphthe 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 AreaIona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village Museum: ..2025..Féis a'chidsin-KitchenFest!...: 4119 Hwy-Hector's Point # 223: 45°56.912′N 60°49.020′W: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: Jun 27th - 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic ; Included with admissionJun 28th to 30th - 10am to 4:30pm - Visit The Highland Village; Highland Village AdmissionIona 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: Jun 15th, 22nd, & 29th - 4:30pm - cape breton celtic trad sessionsIona 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: Jun 14th - 5pm to 8pm - Jonathan AndrewsJun 21st - 5pm to 8pm - Stephanie MacDonald and Ryan MacNeilJun 28th - 5pm to 8pm - Neil McDanielChristmas Island (Eilean Na Nollaig)St. Barra Community Centre: 47 Church Road: Jun 21st - 6:30pm to 8:30pm - open mic session; [sign up @ christmasislandevents@gmail.com ];
donations appreciated; cuppa,
Sponsored by: The Wardens of the Church of St. Barra Preservation and Development Society.Nyanza (Waqmitkuk)Big Spruce Brewing-patio: 64 Yankee Line Rd.: 902-295-2537: seating is limited,Jun 14th - 2pm - Freya MillikenJun 20th - 3pm - DJ AnalogJun 21st - 2pm - Sam Kruger & Dale RossJun 22nd - 2pm - Jonathan AndrewsJun 27th - 4pm - McMillan's Camp BoysJun 28th - 2pm - Rachel Davis & Darren McMullen - 4pm - Brad McGoeyBig BaddeckLittle Church –Vicar's View-was St. Andrew’s United Church: ....Concert series-2025: 1450 Westside Rd.: Jun 14th - 7:30pm - Blues & Roots w/ Charlie A’Court, Ian Sherwood, & Joce ReyomeBaddeck (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 welcomeInverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, & Sunday - 8pm to 11pm - live music dailyJun 14th & 15th - 8pm to 11pm - music with Tracy CavanaughJun 16th - 8pm to 11pm - music with Rob MacLeanJun 17th to 19th - 8pm to 11pm - music with Tracy CavanaughJun 20th - 8pm to 11pm - music with Eric Angus WhyteJun 21st & 22nd - 8pm to 11pm - music with Tracy CavanaughJun 23rd - 8pm to 11pm - music with Rob MacLeanJun 24th to 26th - 8pm to 11pm - music with Tracy CavanaughJun 27th - 8pm to 11pm - music with Mark BoutilierJun 28th & 29th - 8pm to 11pm - music with Tracy CavanauughLibrary: 528 Chebucto St.: 902-295-2055: every Tuesday - 6:30pm - tuesday night moviesRoyal Canadian Legion Branch #53: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: every Sunday - 2pm to 5pm - open jams with host Michael CavanaughRoyal Canadian Legion Branch #53: ......2025 KitchenFest: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: Jun 27th - 8pm to 11pm - Pub Night; @ $10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door
Featuring: Darrell Keigan, Kyle MacDonald, Jason Roach, James MacLeanJun 28th - 8pm to 11pm - Pub Night ; @ $10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door
Featuring: Eastbound, Nora MacNeil, Katie Agnes MacNeil, Colin MacDonaldSt. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: Jun 14th - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Rachel Davis & Buddy MacDonaldJun 15th - Rachel Davis & Buddy MacDonaldJun 16th - Gillian Head & Jason RoachJun 17th - Stephanie MacDonald & Susan MacLeanJun 18th - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam YoungJun 19th - Melody Cameron & Derrick CameronJun 20th - Kevin Lesesconte & Neil McDanielJun 21st - Mckayla MacNeil & Myles Davidson & Harold DavidsonJun 22nd - Mckayla MacNeil & Myles Davidson & Harold DavidsonJun 23rd - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Gillian Head & Jason RoachJun 24th - Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLeanJun 25th - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam YoungJun 26th - Melody Cameron & Derrick Cameron & Brian DoyleJun 27th - Kevin Levesconte & Neil McDanielJun 28th - Rachel Davis & Buddy MacDonald
( Top of Page )St Anns Bay AreaSt Anns (Baile Anna)Gaelic College-MacKenzie Hall: ...2025 kitchenfest: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3441: Jun 27th - 12:15pm to 1pm - Blas Math Lunchtime Céilidh; @ $20 | All Ages | Reserved Seating
Featuring: Cameron Chisholm, Robert Deveaux, Marion Dewar - 4pm to 6pm - Getting Primed: Afternoon Pub ; @ $10 | All Ages | Pay at the Door
Featuring: Rachel Davis, Darren McMullen, Jason RoachGaelic College -in Great Hall of Clans: ....2025 June 27 to July 6th=#12th Annual Kitchenfest: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3441: Jun 27th to Jul 6th - #12th Annual KitchenfestGaelic College-Great Hall of Clans-: .... Kitchenfeest 2025: 902-295-3411: Jun 27th - 10:30am to 2pm - Cultural Demonstrations ; Free with admission:
Adults $10 | Youth (12 and under) $8 | Family (2 adults, 2 children) $25Gaelic 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; @ $15 [held in the Great Hall of the Clans]Ingonish (Ingonais)Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: Jun 14th - 5pm - Allie Bennett
8pm-David DoucetteJun 15th - 5pm - Darrell Keigan
8pm-Jordan MusycsynJun 16th - 5pm - Darrell Keigan
8pm-Jordan MusycsynJun 17th - 5pm - Darrell Keigan
8pm-Jordan MusycsynJun 18th - 5pm - Darrell Keigan
8pm-Jordan MusycsynJun 19th - 5pm - Darrell Keigan
8pm-Jesse CoxJun 20th - 5pm - Buddy MacDonald
8pm-Jesse CoxJun 21st - 5pm - Buddy MacDonald
8pm-Jesse CoxJun 22nd - 5pm - Buddy MacDonald
8pm-Jesse CoxJun 23rd - 5pm - Buddy MacDonald
8pm-Jesse CoxJun 24th - 5pm - Fran Doyle
8pm-Deron DonovanJun 25th - 5pm - Fran Doyle
8pm-David DoucetteJun 26th - 5pm - Fran Doyle
8pm-David DouccetteJun 27th - 5pm - Rob MacLean
8pm-Aaron & Heather MacDonaldJun 28th - 5pm - Rob MacLean
8pm- Aaron & Heather MacDonaldThe Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: every day - 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan.Jun 14th - 7:30pm - Trail Bound; with Jud Gunning @$ 20 **postponed to June 28th**Jun 28th - 7:30pm - Trail Bound; with Jud Gunning @$ 20Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair)North Shore Firehall: 46177 Cabot trail: 902-929-2822: every Wednesday - 10am to 2pm - Weekly Gathering; FREE
( Top of Page )Urban Cape Breton AreaLittle 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: Jun 27th - 9pm to 1am - dance with music by Shotz Fired; @$10Sydney Mines (Méinnean Baile Shuidni)Seniors & Pensioners Club: 6 Fraser Ave.: Jun 20th - 8pm - benefit Dance with Ernie Wells & Todd Hines ;
In aid of Tanya Donovan recently burned outNorth Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial freeevery day - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Freeevery Wednesday & Sunday - 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman -
music, interviews & Cape Breton segmentsNorth Sydney Seniors & Pensioners Hall: 309 RCommercial St.: Jun 21st - 8pm to 11pm - Dance with Bobby MacDonald; @$3Howie CentreRed Farm: 1957 Kings Rd.: Jun 22nd - 4pm - Jazz & blues; Marcel Aucoin, Janet Bickerton, Malcolm MacNeil, Red Mike; @$10-advanceSydney (Suidni)Breton Brewing: 364 Keltic Drive-Coxheath: 902-270-4677: Jun 18th - 7pm - Ella Dubinsky & Isabella Samson at the CBMIC Mini Fest Women in Music Songwriters show;
@$ 10Cape Breton Music Industry Cooperative: Jun 18th to 21st - #3rd annual Hall of Fame, at various locations in SydneyJun 18th - 7pm to 9pm - CBMIC Women in Music Songwriters Showcase
Featuring Ella Dubinsky and Isabella Samson; @ $10 ; 19+
at Breton Brewing, Sydney River - 8pm to 10pm - CBMIC Emerging Artists Showcase 1
– Featuring Dane Pederson and Jocelyn Hynes; @ $10 ; 19+
at Governors Pub, SydneyJun 20th - 11am to 1pm - Artists Workshop 1 "Help Me With My Live Sound"
with instructor Andy Bishop; Free RSVP to programs@cbmic.ca
at 3097 Frenchvale Road at the Frenchvale Community Centre. - 3pm to 5pm - Artist Workshop 2 "Royalties For Songwriters / Music Publishers".
free. RSVP to programs@cbmic.ca
at Location: C200 in the MacDonald Room Arena Level - 9pm to 11pm - CBMIC Emerging Artists Showcase 2 – Featuring Dylan Devoe and Broken Road
@ $10 at the door 19+;
at Daniels Alehouse, SydneyJun 21st - 11am to 1pm - Artist Workshop 3 "Royalties For Musicians & Master Owners".
presenter for these sessions, Tim Hardy. free. RSVP to programs@cbmic.ca
at: C200 in the MacDonald Room Arena Level - 6pm to 8pm - CBMIC Export Development Artist Showcase-Festival Finale
Featuring: Rose Morrison with Isabella Samson, Jordan Musycsyn with full Band,
Aaron MacDonald with full Band and Elyse Aeryn with full Band
Free with Hall of Fame Ticket from Thursday night's Gala or $10 at the door. 19+
at : C200 Main ArenaCape Breton University-Boardmore Playhouse: #53rd Annual season: 1250 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-563-1652: Jun 18th - 7:30pm - Second Wind Community Band; @$20Centre 200: 481 George St.: 902-564-2200, 1-877-545-3330: Jun 19th - 7pm - 3rd Annual Cape Breton Music Industry Hall of Fame
inductees are = Rankin Family, Donnie Campbell, Bruce GuthroDaniel's Ale House-Restaurant & Lounge: 456 Charlotte St.: 902-562-8586: every Friday - 4pm to 7pm - Jazz showcase with James Munroe, Ron , Red Mike Mac DonaldJun 15th - 7pm - Father's day comedy with Jared NathanDaniel's Ale House-Restaurant & Lounge: ....2025 Kitchenfest: Jun 27th - 9pm to midnight - Pub Night ; $10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door
Featuring: Kenneth MacKenzie, Adam Young, Scott Macmillan, Steve LuxtonJun 28th - 6pm to 9pm - Pub Night ; $10 | All Ages | Pay at the Door
Featuring: Brenda Stubbert, Stephanie MacDonald, Susan MacLean, Fr. David Rankin, Michael CavanaughDoktor Luke's-coffee house: 54 Prince St.: Jun 16th - 6pm - bring your Ukulele and Jam with us, lead by George MacKenzieEltuek Arts Centre -The Convent: 170 George St.: May 1st to Jun 28th - in honour of the 100th anniversary of Davis Day. presents Miners’ Houses,
Glace Bay by Group of Seven icon, Lawren Harris,Governor’s Pub: 233 Esplanade: 902-562-7646: Jun 14th - 1pm to 4pm - Doug Lamey and Brenda Stubbert - 7pm to 10pm - The Back PackHighland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: Jun 28th - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Small of My Heart Songwriters’ Circle; @ $40 + fees
| All Ages | Reserved Seating
Kitchenfest 2025 with: Lisa MacIsaac, Catherine MacLellan, Heather Rankin, Abigail MacDonaldMembertou Trade & Convention Centre-JENU: 50 Maillard St.: 902-539-2300: Jun 14th - Yu 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 NicholsonRoyal Canadian Legion Branch #12: 101 Dorchester St.: 902-539-9745, 902-562-3198: Jun 14th - 8:30pm to midnight - Elmer's square Dance: Colin Grant & 19+Simeon'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 LabradorGlace Bay (Glasbaidh)The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: Jun 14th - 7pm - Rumours-the Ultimate Fleetwood Mac tribute showJun 20th - 7:30pm - Green River Revival- the best of CCR
( Top of Page )Louisbourg AreaMira RiverFire Hall-community: Jun 26th to Jul 1st - Mira GalaBoat Club: 545 Hillside Rd.: 902-564-8660: Jun 28th - 11am - poker run; 8pm to midnight-music by John CurtisMarion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Fire Hall & Recreation Centre: ...2024 June 27th to July 6th-Mira Gala Festival: 3921 Gabarus Highway: 902-727-3161: Jun 28th - 7pm to 9pm - Concert ; $15 | All Ages | General Seating; Kitchenfest 2025
Featuring: Kimberley Fraser, Kenneth MacKenzie, Leanne Aucoin, Darrell Keigan, Orianna MacNeilGabarusTaigh nan Òg: French Road: 902-567-4108: Jun 14th - 7:30pm - Dane Pedersen and Malcolm MacNeil ; @$20
e-transfer to adamcdyoung@gmail.com; to book a seat ; @$ 20 [capacity of 20] 902-567-4108
( Top of Page )St Peter's AreaWest Bay (An Bàgh an Iar)Black River United Church: 1796 Black River rd.: Jun 14th - 6:30pm to 8pm - 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐑𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬: 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞
Eastbound and Jessica & Greg Favaro (2/3 of the band Shiretown)Lower River Inhabitants (Bràigh Na h-Aibhneadh Denys)Riverdale Community Centre: Exit # 44-Highway #104: Jun 14th - 7pm - Rockin' Country; @ $7Jun 27th - 7pm - East of 60; @ $7Dundee (Dùn Deagh)Dundee Resort & Golf Club-Macrae's dining room: 2750 West Bay Highway: 902-345-2649, 1-844-638-6333: every Friday & Saturday - 6:30pm to 9:30pm-live local entertainmentSt. George's ChannelSouth Mountain Arm of Gold Community Hall: 3363 West Bay Highway. R.R.2: 902-345-2200: Jun 23rd - 6:30pm - bi-weekly summer Song Circle on alternate Monday evenings ; final led by Stan MarchandRiver BourgeoisAnne Sampson Seniors Building: Jun 19th - 6:30pm to 9pm - Gerry's music circle with Edna & Gerry and Friends;St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair)Bras d’Or Lakes Inn: ....2025 Kitchenfest: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: Jun 27th - 6pm to 9pm - Pub Night ; $15 | All Ages | Reserved Seating
Featuring: Wendy Abbott & Rosie Sampson, Troy MacGillivray, Allan Dewar, Kenny StewartJun 28th - 6pm to 9pm - pub Night ; @$15 | All Ages | Reserved Seating
Featuring: Kyle MacDonald, Jason Roach, Darren McMullen, Steve LuxtonBras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmaster's Pub': ..Saturday Matinees: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: every Wednesday - 6:30pm - Acoustic open mic-host Rob Smith ;Jun 14th - 6pm - Shane Savoury & Heather RyanJun 15th - 3pm - Jordyn MusicianJun 20th - 7pm - Trevor HowlettJun 21st - Shine Blue for AutismJun 22nd - 3pm - Tyrone & WayneJun 27th - live entertainmentJun 28th - 7pm - Russ MatthewsMacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: every Friday - 8pm to 11pm - jam session with host Jay SmithSt. Peters Canal: 160 Toulouse St.: Jun 21st - noon to 4pm - National Indigenous People's Day; free BBQ, etc
music by Hi-Boys, Eskasoni Women's drum group
-9:30pm-fireworks at Potlotek wharfArichatIsland Nest Restaurant: 2344 Hwy #206: 902-226-0033: every Thursday - 7pm to 9pm - music with proceeds to Strait Richmond Palliative Care Society ( since 2019 ]St. John's Centre for the Arts: 2513 Highway # 206: Jun 14th - Art show and sale; 'A Visual Journey'''Jun 21st - 7pm - Ariana Nasr @$ 20-advancePetit-de-GratSt Joseph’s Parish Hall: Jun 21st - 9pm to 1am - music with East of Sixty; @$ 15; benefit in support of Jean-Clalude HeudesLittle AnseSocial Action Centre: Jun 21st - noon to 4pm - bbq, bake sale, auction, soup & chowder; benefit in support of Jean-Clalude HeudesRocky BayIrish Club: 751 Rocky Bay Road: Jun 14th - 8pm to midnight - with Sam Moon; CANCELLED
902 226 1928 or email Telile@telile.tv @$25-advance 19+D’EscousseGroundswell Pub & Inn: # 3283 Highway 320: 902-777-7777: every Friday - 6pm to 8pm - open mic with host Tyrone DavidJun 27th - 7pm - Tyler SheaL’ArdoiseCommunity Centre: 206 Shore Rd; Hwy # 247: Jun 27th - live afternoon entertainment of the deck; 19+Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #110: 20 St. Peters Forchu Rd.: 902-587-2263: Jun 21st - 9pm to 1:30am - dance with Rock & country; @$10
( Top of Page )Mainland AreaGuysborough IntervaleSt. Patrick’s Hall: 175 North Intervale Rd.: Jun 15th - 2pm - Kitchen party. all welcome; @$ 5; and a lunchAntigonish (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 ;Maryvale (Allt A´ Mheiligein)Maryvale Schoolhouse hall: # 4 JRS Drive-Highway #245: 902-863-5696: Jun 20th - 8pm to 11pm - Square Dance @ $15 . with Margie & Dawn Beaton. Mac MorinPictou (Phiogto)DeCoste Entertainment Centre: 90 Water St.: 1-800-353-5338, 902-485-8848: Jun 15th - 2pm & 6:30pm - Ashlei Ballet ~30th Anniversary Spring RecitalJun 17th - 7:30pm - RUMOURS The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute ShowJun 20th - 7:30pm - Queen Tribute to The Freddie & Queen ExperienceJun 21st - 6pm - Read by the Sea -25th Anniversary receptionTrentonHillside Community Hall: 27 Chance Harbour Rd.: 902-755-3938: every Friday - 6:30pm to 9pm - Kitchen party jam; All singers and players welcome, musicians free of charge, audience @$ 5TruroJulias Lounge: 165 Willow St.: every Wednesday - 8pm to midnight - acoustic jamsThe Commune-Restaurant: 563 Prince St.: 902-843-1230: Jun 17th - 6pm to 9pm - All Ages Open Mic with Meghan LynnGreat VillageGreat Village Arts and Entertainment Centre: 8729 Nova Scotia Trunk 3: 902-901-5771: Jun 21st - 7pm - ''i;m not what i seem''-songs and stories of Rita MacNeil; hosted by Charlie Rhindress;
with Jennie Del Motte, Heather MacIntyre, Carley Varner-Joudrey, Theresa Malenfant; @ $40ParrsboroShip's Company Theatre: 18 Lower Main St.: 902-254-2003, 1-800-565-7469: Jun 12th to 15th - the HobbitSackvilleFreemans: 902-865-2555: every Thursday - 8pm to 11pm - freejam open mic with freeham houseband, feat, host Jer MomboLower SackvilleAcadia Hall: 650 Sackville Dr.: Jun 15th - 2pm to 4:15pm - country music show; with Host Wendy Manning; & guests-Joyce Seamone,
Louisa Manuel, Neil MacKinnon, Larry & Tina Bond, Lucas Whitehead; @$ 10Welcome 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 anniversaryHoly Trinity Emmanuel Church: 30 Alfred St.: Jun 22nd - 2pm to 4pm - Mike's classi-country show;@$10; with host Bob Harrison
Bill Grover, Jovial Joes, Nick Langille.Montes Showbar Grill: 245 Waverley Rd.: 902-435-1770: every Thursday - 8pm - jam with-Dan Baird and his recurring castThe Cottage Café | An Teachín: Paddler's Cove-300 Prince Albert Rd.: every Tuesday - 6:30pm - Scottish Gaelic conversation group hosted by Cathy Ann MacPhee & Emily McEwanHalifax (Halafacs)Bearly's-the House of Blues and Ribs: 1589 Gratton St.: 902-423-2526: Jun 14th - 4pm - Zak Miller & the Yodalahee Few - 9:30pm - Keepy Uppy-Jun 15th - 4pm - Hatfield & LaFlecheGarrison Grounds: Jun 27th to 29th - The Halifax Music Fest halifaxmusicfest.comProspect Road Community Center: Prospect Rd.: every Friday - 7pm to 9pm - Jam SessionThe Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: Jun 14th - The Right Swipes Present "Sonic Wallpaper" - 9:00PMJun 15th - Shine Blue - In Support of Autism Nova Scotia - 7:00PMJun 19th - Lennie Gallant Album Release - Thursday - 7:30PMJun 20th - SOLD OUT: Lennie Gallant Album Release Show - Friday - 8:00PMJun 21st - SOLD OUT: Lennie Gallant Album Release Show - Saturday - 8:00PMJun 22nd - Riley Burns & The South Mountain Boys + Julia Cunningham - 7:00PMThe Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: every Monday - 8pm to 10pm - Session with Dave MacIsaac & Louis BenoitSaulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: every day - 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas