--Music Cape Breton--, July 16th 2026 at 5pm; twoweeks.html
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( Top of Page )Northern Inverness AreaPetit-ÉtangCampground-Cape Breton highlands National Park: 16648 Cabot Trail: Jul 16th & 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 3rd - #51st Annual Festival de l'EscaouetteDoryman'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 17th - Lennie Gallant,Jul 18th - 2pm - Shelly Campbell & Allan Dewar - 9pm - River's BendJul 19th - Louis ArsenaultJul 21st - Colin Grant & Joel ChiassonJul 22nd - River's BendJul 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 BendLa Place des arts Père Anselme Chiasson Auditorium-NDA: 15118 Cabot Trail: 46°37.511′N 61°00.959′W: 902-224-1876, 902-224-2642: Jul 16th, 17th, & 19th to 21st - 7:30pm - concert of the old daysLa Place des arts Père-Anselme-Chiasson -Cultural Canton-NDA: Jul 24th - 7:30pm - Hommage to Marc Boudreau, Joe Cormier, Arthur MuiseLa Place du Pêcheurs: Jul 16th - Doug Lamey and Jason RoachLe Conseil des arts de Chéticamp: 15118 Cabot Trail: 902-224-1876: Jul 16th - concert-at Salle Père Anselme ChiassonJul 24th - 7:30pm - hommage at Salle Père Anselme Chiasson
Marc Boudreau, Joe Cormier & Arthur MuiseLe 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 chargeSenior 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 DaysJul 22nd - noon - golf; 2pm-tales of Belle Côte; 6pm-kayak parade;
-7pm-opening ceremonies with Louis Arsenault & friends friends at Belle Cote CentreJul 23rd - 8:30am - Robbie Chiasson Memorial Triathion; 2pm-card play;
-6pm-children's bass fishing derby; 7pm-gift bingoJul 24th - 9am - horshoe tournament; 11am-Fricot luncheon; 2pm-beach scavenger hunt
-9pm-outdoor dance with Big Fish; 19+; @$ 30Jul 25th - 8am - community breakfast,
- 3pm-Family square dance with Chrissy Crowley, Jason Roach, 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)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 AndrewsSouthwest Margaree (Bràigh na h-Aibhne)St Joseph's Parish Hall: 19678 Highway # 19: 902-248-2677: Jul 17th - 8pm to 11pm - FAMILY square DANCE with Shelly Campbell @$ 10;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,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 17th - 8pm - Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLean; -10pm-short square dance followsJul 22nd - 8pm - Howie MacDonald & friends; -10pm-short square dance followsBroad 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 26th - 3pm to 9pm - #70th Annual Broad Cove Scottish Concert ; Gordi Sampson, Dawn & Margie BeatonInverness (An Sithean)Town wide: .... 2026 July 18th to 26th-#122nd Annual Inverness Gathering Summer Festival: Jul 18th - 8:45pm - gathering walk/ road run; at raceway [pre-register : Angie@ 258-7173,]
hands dancing exhibit all week at ICCAJul 19th - noon to 2pm - Firehall open house,Jul 20th - Dr Bernie MacLean golf classic at Le Portage Golf Club in Cheticamp
10am-balance and fitness-beach
1pm-teen volleyball tournament-beach
1pm to 3pm-Mill Road Garden club-garden tours;Jul 21st - 7:30am - beach yoga
-9:30am-basketball tournament-beach
1pm to 10pm-Inverness Fisherman's Picnic-Beach Road # 1. Boat rides [bring your life jackets],
-1pm-boat parade; BBQ, lobster burgers; live entertainment, games
-2pm to 4pm-sandcastle competition & beach day;
-9pm to 1am-Andy Comeau at the Coal Miner's
-9:30pm to 1am-'Get Out of my Yard' at the Inverness Fire hallJul 22nd - 8am - community swim;
10am-teddy bear picnic, children's ceilidh on Annex Restaurant patio
-12:30pm to 2:30pm-christmas in July -strawberry shortcake and music at Mill Road Enterprises
-12:30pm-Gary MacInnis beach volleyball tournament;
-12:30pm-Teen Spike Ball-beach 2pm-sandcastle competition
-2pm-artist talk -ICCA
-7pm-#100th anniversary harness racing FREEJul 23rd - 9am to noon - rookies pickleball-inverness multicourts
10am-makers and bakers market; at corner store-Christmas in July
-2pm to 4pm-Legion Day-BBQ, 2pm-music by Howie MacDonald, Beveerly MacLean
-2pm-oatcakes and tea ;
-9pm- dance with Third Wheel; 19+ @$ 10
6:30pm-thursday night ceilidh at ICCA @$ 15Jul 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; @$20-advance; outdoor eventRoute #19 Brewery: 16030 Central Ave.: 902-550-2739: Jul 16th - 6pm to 9pm - music by Trina Collette; @$ 5Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 132-Captain Angus L MacDonald: 15785 Central Ave.: 902-258-2340: Jul 17th - 9pm to 1am - dance with East of Sixty ; $10 ; 19+Jul 18th - 2pm to 5pm - music with Parker OuelletteWhit'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 CummingsJul 20th - 7pm to 10pm - ; entertainment by EastboundScotsville (Bun Na h-Aibhne)Egypt Falls: Pipers Glen Road: Jul 26th - 6pm - Petunia & the Vipers
( 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 16th - 1pm to 3pm - Neil McDaniel - 8pm to 10pm - Stephanie MacDonald & Sandra GillisJul 17th - 1pm to 3pm - Neil McDaniel - 8pm to 10pm - Derrick & Melody CameronJul 18th - 1pm to 3pm - Neil McDaniel - 8pm to 10pm - Neil McDanielJul 19th - 1pm to 3pm - John Francis MacNeil - 8pm to 10pm - Neil McDanielJul 20th - 1pm to 3pm - Michelle Stevens - 8pm to 10pm - Michelle StevensJul 21st - 1pm to 3pm - Neil McDaniel Kevin Levescounte - 8pm to 10pm - Kevin Levescounte & Sandra GillisJul 22nd - 1pm to 3pm - John Francis MacNeil - 8pm to 10pm - Neil McDaniel Kevin LevescounteJul 23rd - 1pm to 3pm - Neil McDaniel - 8pm to 10pm - Stephanie MacDonald & Sandra GillisJul 24th - 1pm to 3pm - Neil McDaniel - 8pm to 10pm - Neil McDanielJul 25th - 1pm to 3pm - Taya MacDonald & Neil McDaniel - 8pm to 10pm - Sandra Gillis, Kyle, Jordi, KaiJul 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 - 8pm to 10pmJul 30th - 1pm to 3pm - 8pm to 10pmBrook 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 20th - 9pm to 12:30am - square dance with Kinnon, Betty Lou & Andrea BeatonMabou (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 19th - 11am to 2pm - Music from Kenneth MacKenzie and students from Taigh SgioleJul 26th - 11am to 2pm - Music from Mitch PoirierBeinn 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 21st & 28th - 7:30pm to 9pm - Tuesday Night Ceilidh; @$ 12 hosts- Derrick & Melody Cameron's & local musicians, dancersJul 21st - 7:30pm to 9pm - Tuesday Night Ceilidh; Shelly Campbell & Allan Dewar; @$ 12Jul 28th - 7:30pm to 9pm - Tuesday Night Ceilidh; Donna Marie deWolffe, Andrea Beaton; @$ 12Community Centre-St. Mary's Parish Hall: 11538 Main St.: 46°04.341′N 61°23.412′W: 902-945-2630: Jul 21st & 28th - 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 16th - 7pm to 10pm - Stephen Poirier, N/C,Jul 17th - 7:30pm to 10:30pm - Iain MacQuarrie & Máili Mackenzie, Cameron MacNeil & Malcolm MacNeil, $12.00, C/CJul 18th - 7pm to 9pm - Lisa Cameron & Vern MacDougall, N/CJul 19th - 4pm to 7pm - Doug Lamey & Jason Roach, $12.00, C/CJul 20th to 22nd - 5pm to 7pm - Stephanie MacDonald & Susan MacLean, N/CGlencoe 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 16th - 9pm to midnight - square dance with Kinnon & Betty Lou BeatonJul 23rd - 9pm to midnight - square dance with Douglas Cameron, Hilda ChiassonJul 30th - 9pm to midnight - square dance with Kinnon & Betty Lou BeatonPort Hood (Sestico)Admiral 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 20th & 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 20th - 7pm to 8pm - Lynn & cyril ChisholmChestico Museum & Historical Society: ..2026...Summer Ceilidh series: 8095 Hwy # 19: 45°58.877′N 61°31.028′W: 902-787-2244: Jul 16th - 7pm to 8pm - Korye MacDonald, Mary Graham, the boys from the hoodJul 23rd - 7pm to 8pm - Kinnon Beaton, Betty Beaton, Peter MacKenzieJul 30th - 7pm to 8pm - Vincent MacDonald, Taya MacDonald, Lauchie Beaton, Dave ElligClove Hitch Bar & Bistro: #8790 Hwy #19: 902-787-3035: Jul 16th - 6pm to 8pm - Martin Aucoin ;@$5Jul 19th - 6pm to 9pm - Caden MacLellan ;@$5Jul 21st - 7pm to 9pm - Ladies Nites Stephen Porier, no coverJul 23rd - 6pm to 8pm - Nathan Gerrior $5Jul 26th - 6pm to 9pm - Heather Ryan & Shane Savoury $5Jul 28th - 7pm to 9pm - Ladies Nites Kiera Loane, no coverFire Hall: Jul 17th - 6pm to 8pm - music by Lynn & Cyril Chisholm -Chase the AceLynn & Cyril Chisholm's Blathan Garden: 110 Concert St.: Jul 19th, Aug 16th, & 23rd - 6pm to 7:30pm - ''Chill on the Hill'''-live music with Lynn Chisholm
with vintage tea @$15; limited seating; message LynnChisholm@hotmail.com or text 902-302-8431St. Stephen’s-Jubilee United Church Hall: 239 Main St.: 902-787-2740: Jul 18th - 7pm to 9pm - The Little White Church music jam sessions @$ 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: Jul 19th - 2pm to 5pm - Sunday ceilidh with Koryne MacDonald & Iain MacQuarrieJul 26th - 2pm to 5pm - Sunday ceilidh with Rachel DavisCeltic 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 TourStorytellers Gallery: 5663 Hwy # 19: 45°53.196′N 61°29.389′W: 902-495-6817: Jul 23rd - 6pm to 8pm - Dave Chapman-#90th birthday; donations to Inverness County Cares; no gifts-pleaseCreignish (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 17th - 6pm to 9pm - the J-Walkers bandJul 24th - 6pm to 9pm - the Rebel Road Band
( 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 21st - 7:30pm to 9pm - ; entertainment by Eastbound - 7:30pm to 9pm - Natalie DeCoste, Leona Williams, Derek LeBlanc, Oakley MacLean, Barry MacKenzie,
Sabra MacGillivray’s Dancers and EastboundJul 28th - 7:30pm to 9pm - Glenn Graham, Jackie Dunn MacIsaac and CoastlineCivic 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 19th - 7pm - Lennie Gallant, Brett MatthewsJul 26th - 7pm - Tim Baker, Jordan Musycsynthe 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)town: ....2026 July 16th to 19th-- Whycocomagh Summer Festival: Jul 16th to 19th - #53rd Whycocomagh Summer Festival https://www.facebook.com/hogdayzJul 16th - noon to 3pm - free swim at Fair Isle Motel; all week
-3pm-family fun day at Wekoqmaq ball field
- silent auction at St Andrews Presbyterian Church
-5pm-Ryle Googoo Memorial volleyball Open tournament;
at Wekoqmaq first nation & Whycocomagh Education centre
- 7pm to 9pm-family square Dance with Shelly & Allan at waterfront centreJul 17th - noon to 3pm - free swim at Fair Isle Motel;
-1:30pm-strawberry cake tea at Skye Glen Hall;
- silent auction at St Andrews Presbyterian Church
-5pm-Ryle Googoo Memorial volleyball Open tournament; continues
at Wekoqmaq first nation & Whycocomagh Education centre
-9pm to 1am-pub night at fire hall with Dan McCarthyJul 18th - 10am - 14th Annual Keith Simpson Memorial Lob Ball tournament
-10am-Ryle Googoo Memorial volleyball Open tournament; continues
at Wekoqmaq first nation & Whycocomagh Education centre
-noon to 3pm-free swim at Fair Isle Motel;
-pancake breakfast at St. Andrrew's Presbyterian church
-9pm to 1am-pub night at fire hall with Alter EgoJul 19th - 10am - FINALS for Ryle Googoo Memorial volleyball Open tournament; continues
at Wekoqmaq first nation & Whycocomagh Education centre
-10am-14th Annual FINALS Keith Simpson Memorial Lob Ball tournament
--noon to 3pm-free swim at Fair Isle Motel;
-2pm to 4pm-outdoor concert series at Waterfront centreLittle Narrows (An Caolas Beag)Community Centre: 134 Highway 223: 902-756-2413: Jul 22nd, Aug 5th, 19th, Sep 2nd, & 16th - 7pm to 9pm - Music jam sessionsIona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village Museum: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 45°56.912′N 60°49.020′W: 902-725-2272: Jul 17th - 11am to 2pm - sgeulachd Dhòmhnaill Òig | the Donald Og legend ; ceildih. in schoolhouseHighland 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: Jul 21st & 22nd - 8pm - The Town HeroesIona 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 18th - 5pm to 8pm - Donna Marie and JoelJul 25th - 5pm to 8pm - Leanne AucoinGrand Narrows (An Caolas Mór)Waterfront: Jul 19th & 26th - 2:30pm to 5pm - free concertsJul 19th - 2:30pm to 5pm - : R.G. SchallerJul 26th - 2:30pm to 5pm - : Jubilee (with Daniel Matheson & Sean Jackkson)Christmas Island (Eilean Na Nollaig)Fire Hall: ...2026-#36th Annual-Féis an Eilein: 8539 Grand Narrows, Highway # 223: 902-622-2605: Jul 21st - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Summer concert series ; with Kimberley Fraser, Mac Morin, Ben Smith,
Katherine MacDonald, Heather MacIsaac, Connall MacKinnon. Lauren MacDonald,
Dillon Lynch, Malcolm MacKenzieJul 28th - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Summer concert series; with Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean,
Cameron MacNeil, Maili MacKenzie, Ian MacQuarrie, Malcolm MacNeil, Lili WaatsonNyanza (Waqmitkuk)Big Spruce Brewing-patio: 64 Yankee Line Rd.: 902-295-2537: seating is limited,Jul 17th - 3pm - Doug Lamey, Jason RoachJul 19th - 2pm - PtarmageddonBig BaddeckLittle Church –Vicar's View-was St. Andrew’s United Church: 1450 Westside Rd.: Jul 17th - Dave Gunning & Mark Lang ;concert-seriesBaddeck (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 23rd - 7pm - Cape Breton Fiddlers Association: FREE concertJul 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 MacDonaldMasonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: Jul 2nd to 25th - Myth of the OstrichRoyal Canadian Legion Branch #53: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: Jul 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 16th - Melody Cameron & Derrick Cameron & Brian DoyleJul 17th - Kevin Levesconte & Neil McDanielJul 18th - Rachel Davis & Darren McMullenJul 19th - Rachel Davis & Darren McMullenJul 20th - Chrissy Crowley & Jason RoachJul 21st - Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLeanJul 22nd - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam YoungJul 23rd - Donna Marie DeWolfeJul 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 Doyle·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 13th to 17th - Youth Summer Session # 2Jul 20th to 24th - Summer Youth Session # 3;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 ; @$20Ingonish (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 & LodgeKeltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: Jul 14th to 16th - 7pm - Darrell KeiganJul 17th to 19th - 7pm - Nathan MacDonaldJul 20th to 23rd - 7pm - Buddy MacDonaldJul 24th to 27th - 7pm - Jordan MusyscynJul 28th to 30th - 7pm - Darrell KeiganIndian 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; FREEThe St. Ann's Bay United Church: ...Celtic Tea Room Ceilidhs: 46715 Cabot Trail: Jul 17th, 21st, 24th, & 28th - 7:30pm - @ $15, (children under 12 - $5) [ cash ONLY please ]Jul 17th - 7:30pm - Rachel Davis & Darren MacMullinJul 21st - 7:30pm - Otis Tomas, Paul MacDonald & Mario Colosimo .Jul 24th - 7:30pm - Classical Ceilidh - Katie Millburn, Matthew and Daniel MulvihillJul 28th - 7:30pm - Kyle & Sheamus MacNeil (of the Barra MacNeils)
( Top of Page )Urban Cape Breton AreaBras d’OrFire hall: Jul 16th - 7pm to 10pm - Big Wave Summer Festival-'Square Dance' with Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacDonald,
calling by Peter LeBlanc; All Ages, @@$15Little Bras d'OrBlue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: every Thursday - 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ; bring an instrument & join in; ; FREEFlorenceFlorence Fire Hall: 42 Kempt St;: Jul 17th to 19th - Florence Community daysJul 17th - 6pm - mixed baseball tournament; & kids paradeJul 18th - 9am - mixed baseball tournament, scavenger hunt, bingo, trivia nightJul 19th - 9am - mixed baseball tournament, craft making
-7pm to 9pm-Florence Community days with Coast Line; on outdoor stage
-9:15pm-fireworksRoyal Canadian Legion, Branch #83: 610 Bras D'Or Florence Rd.: 902-736-6313: every Saturday - 7pm - the circle-jam music; @$ 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 circleRoyal Canadian Legion Branch #8-Breton: 769 Main St.: 902-736-3206: Jul 17th - 8pm to midnight - Sydney Mines High 50 year School Reunion.North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)Archibald's Waterfront: Tunes on the Town: Jul 16th - 6pm to 8pm - Dylan DevoeJul 20th - 6pm to 8pm - Brandon CollierJul 23rd - 6pm to 8pm - Ed BurkeJul 27th - 6pm to 8pm - Robbie HancockJul 30th - 6pm to 8pm - Jacob NoonanK-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;Westmount (A´ Bheinn An Iar)Westside Royal Canadian Legion-Branch # 126: 99 Midgely Drive: 902-562-6073: Jul 18th - 7pm to 10pm - square dance with Colin Grant, & friendsHowie 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)Big Fiddle: ...''Meet me at the Fiddle-Dockside sessions'': 74 Esplanade St.: 902-564-0800: Jul 16th - noon to 2pm - Gerry McDanielJul 23rd - noon to 2pm - Jocelyn HynesJul 30th - noon to 2pm - Ed WoodsworthCape Breton Drive-In: 865 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-539-9922: Jul 17th - Moana & toy story 5Jul 24th - Mona & SupergirlCasino Nova Scotia-Celtic Junction Bar & Grill: 525 George St.: 902-563-7777: Jul 18th - 8pm to 11pm - music with Erin O’Brien and Ronnie HoganDaniel's Taphouse-Restaurant & Lounge: 456 Charlotte St.: 902-562-8586: Jul 18th, 21st, & Aug 4th - 7pm - L'Acadie Chez; with Roger Boudreau, Marcel Le FortJul 16th - 9pm - Open StageJul 17th - 4pm - James Munroe, & the Jazz adjacents
-9pm-Dylan Devoe, the dirthy dogsJul 18th - 5pm - John Cutis
-9pm-Thick as thievesJul 19th - 4pm - Medium SwingGovernor’s Pub: ....summer Ceilidih series: 233 Esplanade: 902-562-7646: Jul 18th - 1pm to 4pm - Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLeanJul 25th - 1pm to 4pm - Boyd MacNeil & Ryan macNeilHoliday 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 NicholsonOpen Hearth Park: ...2026 July 17th to 19th--Rotary Ribfest: 190 Ferry Street: Jul 17th to 19th - #12th annual Rotary RibfestSimeon'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 19th - 7pm - ''Cape Breton Fyre'' with Paul Gatchell & friends; @$ 25Jul 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 16th - 6pm - JRDN & Nicole ArianaJul 23rd - 6pm - Jah’mila with Tama Ilana & VentanasJul 30th - 6pm - Tim Baker & Al Hands with Jeremy FisherNew Waterford (Portlairge Ùr)Army, Navy, Air Force Veterans Unit #217 Hall: Wilson Ave. & Smith St.: 902-862-2423: Jul 17th - 8pm to midnight - Coal dust days-dance night with Erin O'Brien band @ $15Colliery Lands Park: ...2026 July 12th to 19th-#43rd Annual Coal Dust Days: 902-862-4710: Jul 12th to 19th - #43rd Annual Coal Dust DayJul 17th - 8pm to midnight - Army Navy New Waterford Coal Dust Days 80’s dance
Erin O’Brien, Ronnie Hogan, Dave MacDonald, Connie O’Brien, David Burke; @$ 10-advanceJul 19th - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Coal Dust Days closing fireworks; Erin O’Brien and Ronnie HoganKnights of Columbus Hall: 3236 Plummer Ave.: 902-862-6104: Jul 25th - 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 circlethe Coal Miners Museum Pit Theatre: 17 museum St.: 46°11.559′N 59°56.548′W: 902-849-4522: Jul 19th - 7pm - harbour fest closing concert; with Barra MacNeils, Island Girls, Heather Rankin, Lucy MacNeil,
Jean Sheppard, & the Men of the Deeps; host is Bette MacDoald; dusk-fireworksThe Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: Jul 17th - 7pm - Little Lorraine
( 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 18th - 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series -the high boysJul 25th - 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series -Downhouse bandLouisbourgFirehall: 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 DubinskyJul 17th - 7pm - Turnbull Brothers
( Top of Page )Big Pond AreaBig Pond (Am Pòn Mòr)Former ball field behind the church: ....2026 -July 19th- Annual Big Pond outdoor Summer Festival: 7193 East Bay Hwy.: 902-828-3138: Jul 19th - 2pm - Big Pond Concert with Brenda Stubbert, Howie MacDonald, Andrea Beaton, Mac Morin,
• Donna Marie DeWolfe, • Rachel Davis & Darren McMullin, • The Cape Breton Fiddlers’ Association,
• Bradley Murphy, • Lily Watson, • Lewis MacKinnon, • Jason MacDonald, • Kevin Dugas,
• Calum MacPhee & Curt Dillon, • Trese & Jim MacNeil & Family, • Sheamus & Ryan J. MacNeil,
• Joanne Donovan, • Ryan & Boyd MacNeil, • Delores Boudreau, • Leanne AuCoin, …and more!
( 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 17th - 8pm to 11pm - ; entertainment by EastboundJul 18th - 8pm to 11pm - Jason Williams MacDonaldJul 24th - 8pm to 11pm - Eddie CummingsJul 25th - 8pm to 11pm - Stephen PoirierRiver BourgeoisAnne Sampson Seniors Building: 39 Recreation Rd.: Jul 16th & 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 18th - 9pm to 1am - Full Circle @$10Jul 25th - 9pm to 1am - EAST of SIXTY; 19+ ID's @$10St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair)town: ......2026 Aug -Nicolas Denys Days: 902-535-2185: Jul 30th to Aug 2nd - Nicolas Denys Days https://swimthecanal.visitstpeters.com/Ashley MacIsaac's-the Celtic Barn Gallery: 9769 Grenville St.: Jul 21st, 22nd, 28th, & 29th - 7pm - Ashley's Private In house concerts; [ only 40 tickets per show ]; @$ 50
with Ashley MacIsaac , Ben Tucker, Jud Gunning;Jul 23rd & 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 18th - 6pm - Shane & HeatherJul 19th - 5pm - Mike MacInnisBras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmaster's Pub': ..Saturday Matinees: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: Jul 18th - 6pm - Shane & HeatherJul 19th - 5pm - Mike MacInnisJul 24th - 6pm - Ashley MacDougallJul 25th - Linda & Dave MurphyMacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: every Friday - 8pm to 11pm - jam session with host Jay SmithSt. Peter’s Lion Club Marina,: Strachan Cove.: 902-535-2729: Jul 29th - 6pm to 7:30pm - Sound Production: Concerts by the Sea ; entertainment by EastboundArichatIsland Nest Restaurant: 2344 Hwy #206: 902-226-0033: every Thursday - 7pm to 9pm - music with proceeds to Strait Richmond Palliative Care Society ( since 2019 ]Lorenzo Building -LeNoir Landing: 708 Veterans Memorial Drive: Jul 26th - 2pm - ''Celebrating Musicl Roots'' with the Kidd brothers'New Horizon Seniors Club: 2372 Hwy #206: Jul 21st - 7pm to 9pm - kitchen party; with Tyrone David, Al Fazio; 19+, @$10St. John's Centre for the Arts: 2513 Highway # 206: Jul 21st & 28th - 6:30pm - Tuesday Island tunesRocky BayCommunity hall: 902-631-4200: Jul 17th - 8pm to midnight - Rebel Road Band ; $15 19+Jul 18th - 1pm to 4pm - Jug in Hand FREED’EscousseGroundswell Pub & Inn: # 3283 Highway 320: 902-777-7777: every Friday - 6pm to 8pm - open mic with host Tyrone DavidIsle MadameNew Horizons Seniors Club: Jul 21st - 7pm - Isle Madame Kitchen party;LouisdaleSeal Cove Restaurant & Lounge: # 474 -Hwy # 32 0: 902-345-0655: Jul 18th - 5pm - Tyler Shea Saturday sessionsJul 22nd - 5pm - Al FazioJul 25th - 5pm - Don Campbell Saturday sessionsJul 29th - 5pm - Andre PettipasWaterfront -Louisdale Lions Property: 347 Hwy #320: Jul 25th - 10am - waterfront park-grand opening; outdoor mass, BBQ, kids events, beer garden;
- 11:30am to 1:30pm-live music; Donna Marie DeWolfe,Daiel LeBlanc, TYBO, Tyrone & James,
- 1:30pm to 3:30pm-Stan band, tommy & Shelly Samson & Grace Thibault, Al Fasio
- 3:30pm to 6pm-Lauren Marchand, Luke Boudreau,Wendy Corkum Boudreau, Gillies Boudreau, Wayne Bona &
8pm to 11pm-beer bash with the Rebel Road Band
( Top of Page )Mainland AreaMulgraveMarina: ...2026 July 10th to 19th-Scotia Days: Loggie St.: Jul 10th to 19th - Scotia Days;Town: .....2026 July 10th to 19th-Annual Mulgrave Scotia Days Festival: Jul 10th to 19th - Annual Mulgrave Scotia Days Festival "Ye Olde Scotia Days"Aulds Cove (Camus An Tuirc-nimhe)Cove Motel: 298 D 31 Rd.: 902-747-2700: Jul 22nd - Echo-Dana RyanGuysborough IntervaleSt. Patrick’s Hall: 175 North Intervale Rd.: Jul 19th - 2pm - Kitchen party. all welcome; @$ 5; and a lunchGuysborough (Baile Mhainisdear)Waterfront: ...Summer 2025-tides and tunes: 74 Main St.: 902-533-2052: Jul 22nd & 29th - 6:30pm to 8pm - Tides & tunes-FREE Concert seriesJul 22nd - NO SHOW SCHEDULEDJul 29th - Annmarie PellyCanso (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,the Stanfest Roadshow: Jul 20th - 7pm - at Mulgrave Road Theater-'A Matter of Heart' with Beth Rogers & cast @$ 25 all ages - 7pm - at St.Pauls United Church-98 Sterling St, Canso, NS ; Sacred Steel-'the Lee boys'' - 7pm - at Liscombe Lodge-'Live from the Lodge' with Kim Dunn & Terra Spencer; @$ 25Jul 21st - 7pm - at Country Harbour -Gun Club with 'Field Notes''-Dave Gunning & Mark Lang; @$ 20 - 7pm - at the Castaway Cafe-Guysborough; 'Back to the Country' with Daniel James McFadyen; @$ 25 - 7pm - at St. Agnes Parish Hall-Little Dover; ''JP & Friends' with JP Cormier,
Jake Lauxon, Darren McMullen; @$ 20Jul 22nd - 7pm - at Sherbrooke Village Church; 'The Village Songbook'; with The McMillan's Camp Boys,
Chuck Brodsky; @$ 30 - 8pm - at Seawind Landing in Charles Cove; 'Troubadours' with Shane Pendergast, Kristen Martell; @$ 25 - 7pm - at Canso Firehall in Canso; 'A kithen party' with the Irish Descendants; @$20 - 10pm - at AJ's Pub in Canso; ''AJ's Blues Bash' with Garrett Mason; @$20 19+Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)Chisholm Park: .....Art Fair: Jul 24th - live music;-Tyler MullendoreColumbus Field: ...2026 Aug 7th & 8th--Antigonish music Festival: Jul 29th - 6pm to 9pm - ''Music on Main''; -Free concert for all ages,CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: every Monday - 6pm to 10pm - Bob Kingsley's -Country top 40every Sunday - 7pm to 8pm - the CJFX Ceilidh--Cape Breton Fiddles with Dave Gillis;every Sunday - 2pm to 6pm - Daryl MacLean's COUNTRY GOLD; 4 hours of great Classic Country music. http://countrygold.ca/every Sunday - 8pm to 10pm - Sounds Atlantic-with Paul Kerwin, Glenn Baker & his guests ;Heritage Museum: 20 East Main St.: 902-863-6160: Jul 16th - 7pm to 8:30pm - ceildih with Donna Marie DeWolfe, Leona Williams,
Junior Fraser, Grayson Hudson; @$ 10Jul 23rd - 7pm to 8:30pm - ceildih with Brian MacDonald, Leona Williams,
Junior Fraser, Mary MacIntosh; @$ 10Jul 30th - 7pm to 8:30pm - ceildih with Troy MacGillivray & friends, Shannon MacKay; @$ 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 ForestThe 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 PointersThe Jubilee Riverfront: Jul 30th - 6pm - Glasgow square jubilee stage; all ages East PointersTrinity United Church: 151 Temperance St.: Jul 18th - 7pm to 9:30pm - Lennie Gallant; @$35TrentonHillside Community Hall: 27 Chance Harbour Rd.: 902-755-3938: every Friday - 6:30pm to 9pm - Kitchen party jam; All singers and players welcome, musicians free of charge, audience @$ 5River John (Abhainn Eòin)farm: ....2026 July 16th to 18th- #15th annual Bainfest: 18 Wildflower Lane: 902-440-0803: Jul 16th to 18th - #15th annual BainfestTruroJulias 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 SampsonAvondaleAvon River -Artists landing art gallery: 17 Belmont Rd.: Jul 19th - 3pm - Sofa Sundays upstairs on third sunday monthly; info@fullcirclefestival.caJul 19th - 3pm - Janelle Levesque, Tayler JadeMillbrookMillbrook Power Centre: 42 Legends Avenue: Jul 16th - World Waltes Championship; [giselle@kinv.ca]SummervilleKempt Shore campground: 5701 Highway 215: Jul 16th to 19th - Music Festival; the public service, JP Cormier, Terra Spencer Band, Charlie A/Court band
Campbell & Johnston, Kim Dunn, Matt Hughes band, the Divorcees, Julia Cunnungham, Lady RogueWindsorBent Ridge Winery: Jul 19th - Elyse Aeryn “SEE YOU OUT THERE”Port 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 16th - 7:30pm - Acoustic Dyke Night Acoustic: Constant Craving &Jul 17th - 8pm - Big FishJul 18th - 8pm - Esdaile Unplugged Performance W/ Fiona ClanceyJul 19th - 7pm - Dave Gunning & Mark LangJul 21st - 7pm - SOLD OUT: Crush Reunion!Jul 22nd - 7pm - SOLD OUT: Crush Reunion!Jul 23rd - 7:30pm - SOLD OUT: Crush Reunion!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 ClanceyThe Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: every Monday - 8pm to 10pm - Session with Dave MacIsaac & Louis BenoitHubbardsShore Club-Tuna Blue: 167 Shore Club Rd.: 902-857-1790: Jul 16th - 5pm to 8pm - Mike LloydJul 17th - 5pm to 8pm - Shaun RichardsJul 18th - 1pm to 4pm - DJ IVJul 23rd - 5pm to 8pm - Peter FillmanJul 24th - 1pm to 4pm - Louanne & Kevin& DaveJul 25th - 5pm to 8pm - Donovan CyrJul 26th - 11am to 3pm - Magic Mic DJChesterLordly Park: Jul 21st - 6pm to 8pm - Rec room jamsJul 28th - 6pm to 8pm - FOGLunenburgBandstand: .....Saturdays in the park: 6 Sunnybrook Rd.: Jul 18th - 2pm to 3pm - Christian KirbyJul 25th - 2pm to 3pm - Heather MacIsaac & Mary Beth CartyLockportHarmony 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