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Friday, June 12th 2026

Baddeck (Badaig) Bras d’or Yacht Club-Tiller & Wheel Lounge: 1 Jones St.: 902-295-2107: 5pm to 8pm - musician's circle / Jam sessions; all welcome Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 8pm to 11pm - live music every evening 8pm to 11pm - Jason MacDonald Royal Canadian Legion Branch #53: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: 6pm - Erin O'Brien & Ronnie Hogan Big Baddeck Little Church –Vicar's View-was St. Andrew’s United Church: 1450 Westside Rd.: - Lynn Miles ;concert-series Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 7pm - Martin Aucoin La Place des arts Père-Anselme-Chiasson -Cultural Canton-NDA: 7:30pm - Square Dance Night Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: - Andrew & Mark Raveston Music School-École de musique: 15226 Cabot Trail Rd.: 902-224-7749: 2pm - community musical jam circle town-La Société Saint-Pierre: ..2026 June 11th to 14th--#12th Annual -'Roots to Boots Festival': ; 15584Cabot Trail,: 902-224-2642: - #12th Annual -'Roots to Boots Festival 10am - musical activity for children-La Pirouette with Colin Grant 10am-School hike/ activity 10am-nature walk at Ooney Brook trail noon-kitchen party-OBHAEO-school event 1pm-kitchen party-Freya & Thor with Bernard Felix & Robert Felix 2pm-Community Jam session with Gillian Head and Nicole Deveau 7pm-Cheticamp square set workshop at Conseil des Arts de Cheticamp 8pm-party-Canton Cultural $$-Beauxmont-with Colin Grant, Nicole Deveau, Gillian Head Creignish (Creiginnis) Community Hall: ...''Happy Hour Live Music'': 2123 Highway 19: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476: 6pm to 9pm - Happy Hour , great music as well. The CREIG Pub & Patio 6pm to 9pm - Jon Hines Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. D’Escousse Groundswell Pub & Inn: # 3283 Highway 320: 902-777-7777: 6pm to 8pm - open mic with host Tyrone David Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: 6pm - Disney-the littlest mermaid Jr.-OVEC middle school production Glenville (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: 1pm to 3pm - Neil McDaniel 8pm to 10pm - Derrick & Melody Cameron Guysborough (Baile Mhainisdear) Miles MacDonald Performance Centre: 27 Green St.: 902-533-2015: 7pm - The CECGA Drama 10/11 Class will be perfoming "ANNE OF GREEN GABLES" ; @$ 10 Halifax (Halafacs) Prospect Road Community Center: Prospect Rd.: 7pm to 9pm - Jam Session The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 8pm - SOLD OUT: HUFF Presents: The Devin Cuddy Band Album Release Howie Center Red Farm: 1957 Kings Rd.: 8pm to 11pm - the Hiboys Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Chad Tedford Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Ronald Williams; ground truthing, Collective Myth Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 11:30am to 2pm - Daily Lunch Ceilidh with Entertainment Lower Sackville Pink Piano Cafe & Lounge: 585 Sackville Dr.: 7pm - David Muise, Mel Farrimond Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station The Red Shoe Pub: Main St.: 902-945-2996: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - tba Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Fire Hall & Recreation Centre: 3921 Gabarus Highway: 902-727-3161: 7pm to 9pm - Marion Bridge Guitar Circle; North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Northeast Margaree (Acarsaid Mhargaraidh) Seniors Hall: 66 Crowdis Cross Rd.: 2pm to 4pm - jam session ; FREE Nyanza (Waqmitkuk) Big Spruce Brewing-patio: 64 Yankee Line Rd.: 902-295-2537: seating is limited, 2pm - 𝗘𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗗𝘂𝗯𝗼𝗶𝘀, 𝗧𝗼𝗺 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘀 & 𝗥𝗮𝘆 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗿 Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - annual student art showcase Port Hood (Sestico) Fire Hall: 6pm to 8pm - music by Lisa & Vern-chase the ace Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmaster's Pub': ..Saturday Matinees: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: 6pm - Ashley MacDougall MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: 8pm to 11pm - jam session with host Jay Smith Sydney (Suidni) Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - FOOL The Club: 44 Ferry St: 4pm to 7pm - Micheal Cavanaugh The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - East Coast after dark -promoting Maritime culture, heritage and artistic talent Trenton Hillside Community Hall: 27 Chance Harbour Rd.: 902-755-3938: 6:30pm to 9pm - Kitchen party jam; All singers and players welcome, musicians free of charge, audience @$ 5

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Saturday, June 13th 2026

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Market Square: 133 Church Street: - music with Mary Beth Carty Baddeck (Badaig) Alexander Graham Bell Museum: 559 Chebucto St.: 46°06.250′N 60°44.755′W: 902-295-2069: 7:30pm to 9:30pm - ''The Midsummer Music Series''-with “Gentle Tides Trio”; @$ 25 Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 8pm to 11pm - live music every evening 8pm to 11pm - Tracy Cavanough St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Rachel Davis & Buddy MacDonald Chéticamp Black Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: 1pm to 4pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & 10am to noon on last Saturday -Chéticamp Rug Hooking Group-ground floor; -[ Betty Ann Cormier; bacormier consultants@gmail.com 506-855-4480] Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 3pm - Mike Hall & Hilda Chiasson 9pm - band-no boundaries; Darcy Doucette La Place des arts Père-Anselme-Chiasson -Cultural Canton-NDA: 7:30pm - Cultural Evening - L’Acadie No’kmaq Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: - Glen Roache town-La Société Saint-Pierre: ..2026 June 11th to 14th--#12th Annual -'Roots to Boots Festival': ; 15584Cabot Trail,: 902-224-2642: - #12th Annual -'Roots to Boots Festival 9am - morning hike at Salmon pool trail 11am-family market-École de Musique Raveston 1pm-afternoon hike on Acadian trail 2pm-old time traditional music-Mkwessaqtuk-Cap Rouge 2pm-Trivia-Last Chance Sandwich 6pm-Acadian & Mfkmaw spoon workshop with Graham Marshall & Gillian Head 6pm-music and camping at Mkwesaqtuk/Cap-Rouge Campground 7:30pm-cutural sharing evening $$ with Bernard Felix, Robert Felix, Nicole Deveau, Michelle Deveau Graham Marshal & more Dartmouth Alderney Landing Theatre-Community Cultural Centre,: 2 Ochterloney Street: 1-888-311-9090, 902-461-8401: 8:15pm - Morgan Toney duo, Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: 1pm - Disney-the littlest mermaid Jr.-OVEC middle school production 8pm - Devin Cuddy Glendale (Bràigh na h-Aibhneadh) Father John Angus Rankin Cultural Centre: #4248 Highway 105: 902-625-3441: 6pm - Monthly Pub night with Trent Campbell; 19+ St. Mary of Angels Parish Hall: 4216 Trans Canada Hwy # 105: 6pm to 9pm - monthly pub nite with Trent Campbell; 19+ Glenville (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: 1pm to 3pm - Neil McDaniel 8pm to 10pm - Neil McDaniel Grand Anse Royal Canadian Legion-branch # 47: 6834 Hwy #4: 902-345-2610: 9pm to 1am - Full Circle @$10 Halifax (Halafacs) The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 7:30pm - FALLOUT: A Tribute To The Police W/ The Minor Figures Hillsborough Hillsborough/Glendyer Hall: # 4738-Hwy #252: 902-258-5265: 7pm to 9pm - Ronelda Aylward's -Hillsborough jam sessions, bi-weekly @ $ 5; entertainers Free, Hubbards Shore Club-Tuna Blue: 167 Shore Club Rd.: 902-857-1790: - the East Enders Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Chad Tedford Inverness (An Sithean) Fire Hall: 15797 Rte # 19-Central Ave.: 7pm to 9pm - Chase the Ace ; Music by Melissa. Ashley, Martin. ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Ronald Williams; ground truthing, Collective Myth 10am to 6pm - The Second Annual Sea Glass Festival; Mike Baran, Meagahan Landry, 10am - 2nd Annual Sea Glass festival Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Saturday ceilidhs ; @$ 5: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: 5pm to 8pm - Andrea Beaton and Troy MacGillivary 5pm to 8pm - Stephanie MacDonald , Susan MacLean. Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 11:30am to 2pm - Daily Lunch Ceilidh with Entertainment Community Centre: 5473 Hwy # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2434: 9pm - SlowCoaster; 19+ @$30-advance Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 8am - conversations, music, and the voices and views of Nova Scotia's Gaelic community. http://live.cioe975.ca/ 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickey noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquette Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station The Red Shoe Pub: Main St.: 902-945-2996: 7pm to 10pm - tba North Grant (Am Bràigh Àrd) Half Cocked Brewing: 1290 Route 245 postal: 2G 2L1: 902-735-2090: 4pm to 6pm - Pete C Lumsden , Nathan Langley; @$ 10 North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Nyanza (Waqmitkuk) Big Spruce Brewing-patio: 64 Yankee Line Rd.: 902-295-2537: seating is limited, 2pm - 𝗔𝗹𝗶 𝗠𝗰𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗸 & 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗶 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 Petit-Étang Information Centre Theatre-Cape Breton highlands National Park: ...2026 June 13th--The 16th Annual Cape Breton Highlands 3 Peak Challenge: 16648 Cabot Trail: - The 16th Annual Cape Breton Highlands 3 Peak Challenge; [Cheticamp side of the National Park]. hike 3 mountains in one day that includes Squirrel Mountain, Roberts Mountain , Acadian. Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - annual student art showcase Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Andrews (Cill Rìmhinn) Big Barn Little Farm: 717 Meadow Green Rd.: 3pm - New Moon Author's reading; Anne Simpson, Tonja Gunvaldsen Klaassen, Melissa Kulpers St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmaster's Pub': ..Saturday Matinees: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: 6pm - Shane & Heather Sydney (Suidni) Daniel's Taphouse-Restaurant & Lounge: 456 Charlotte St.: 902-562-8586: - Ryan Harvey down from Halifax & Rg Schaller Governor’s Pub: 233 Esplanade: 902-562-7646: 1pm to 4pm - Ryan MacNeil & Leanne Thérèse Aucoin Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - FOOL Membertou Trade & Convention Centre-JENU: 50 Maillard St.: 902-539-2300: 8pm - the Devin Cuddy Band with Jesse Cox ; 19+ @$ 45 in the Jenu room Steel City Sports Bar & Steakhouse: 252 Townsend St.: 7pm to 10pm - Driftwood Cape Breton The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - Cape Breton Kitchen party with Ron Neville-music of island musicians United Heritage Church: 500 Charlotte St.: 902-564-1114: 7pm - Janzen boys- open seas tour@$30 Truro BellyUp BBQ & Grill: 214 Robie St.: 902-893-7779: 9pm - big shiny 90's; @$20-advance Westmount (A´ Bheinn An Iar) Westside Royal Canadian Legion-Branch # 126: 99 Midgely Drive: 902-562-6073: 7pm to 10pm - square dance with Colin Grant, Adam Young

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Sunday, June 14th 2026

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 2pm to 6pm - Daryl MacLean's COUNTRY GOLD; 4 hours of great Classic Country music. http://countrygold.ca/ 7pm to 8pm - the CJFX Ceilidh--Cape Breton Fiddles with Dave Gillis; 8pm to 10pm - Sounds Atlantic-with Paul Kerwin, Glenn Baker & his guests ; Arichat St. John's Centre for the Arts: 2513 Highway # 206: 7pm - Jud Gunning in Concert; @$25-advance Baddeck (Badaig) Freight Shed terrace: 5pm to 9pm - Nathan Bishop MacDonald Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 8pm to 11pm - live music every evening 8pm to 11pm - Tracy Cavanough St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Rachel Davis & Buddy MacDonald Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 2pm - Trad Sessions -join a community jam Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: - Crissy Crowley & Jason Roach town-La Société Saint-Pierre: ..2026 June 11th to 14th--#12th Annual -'Roots to Boots Festival': ; 15584Cabot Trail,: 902-224-2642: - #12th Annual -'Roots to Boots Festival 10am - bike rodeo-La Rigouèche /CBHNP 10:30am-Mass 2pm-festival closing event with Good Crowd; à la Place du pêcheur 6:30pm-campfire & singalong at Mkwesaqtuk / Cap-Rouge Campground Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Glenville (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: 1pm to 3pm - John Francis MacNeil 8pm to 10pm - Derrick & Melody Cameron Halifax (Halafacs) The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 7pm - HUFF Presents: The Devin Cuddy Band Album Release Hillsborough Hillsborough/Glendyer Hall: # 4738-Hwy #252: 902-258-5265: 3pm - Laurel's house concert at the Hillsborough-Glendyer Hall. with Bernie Felix, Robert Felix, 2:30pm-tea, coffee, sweets; 3PM-MUSIC; after music: full meal @$40 [ laurelebrowne@gmail.com, etransfer. 902-919-4664 ] Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Chad Tedford Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Ronald Williams; ground truthing, Collective Myth Whit's Public House @ The Cabot Links: 18 Cabot Lane: 902-258-3933: 11am to 2pm - Celtic fiddle and piano featuring local talent Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: 4pm - Cape Breton Celtic Trad Sessions Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre: ....Sunday Ceilidhs.: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 2pm to 5pm - ceilidh with Featuring Glenn Graham & Joel Chiasson Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 11:30am to 2pm - Daily Lunch Ceilidh with Entertainment Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 9am to 11am - Barn Dance with Keith Ross 3pm to 4pm - The Voice of New Scotland with Jean Watson Mabou (An Drochaid) Arena: ......Mabou Farmers Market: 186 Mabou Harbour Rd.: 46°04.614′N 61°24.074′W: 902-945-2378: 11am to 2pm - farmers market with local entertainment 11am to 2pm - Music from Vincent MacDonald and Allan Chiasson. CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station The Red Shoe Pub: Main St.: 902-945-2996: 4pm to 7pm - tba North Grant (Am Bràigh Àrd) Half Cocked Brewing: 1290 Route 245 postal: 2G 2L1: 902-735-2090: 3:30pm - El Balcón-east coast tor 2026; @$30 North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman - music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Nyanza (Waqmitkuk) Big Spruce Brewing-patio: 64 Yankee Line Rd.: 902-295-2537: seating is limited, 2pm - 𝗞𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹 Petit-de-Grat La Picasse Centre Communautaire Culturel: 3435 Highway #206: 902-226-0149: 7pm - 3rd presentation of the show “The Spirit of Good Times”; @$ 15 Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) 101.5 FM The Hawk: 609 Church St.: 902-625-1220: 9am to 11am - East Coast Rising with Chuck Boudreau 11am to noon - East Coast Countdown with Cameron MacEachern http://www.eastcoastcountdown.com Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - annual student art showcase The Evergreen seniors Club: 2pm to 5pm - Evergreen Jam Session with Duncan Gillis; @$ 5; (there is a charge for the lunch). Port Hood (Sestico) Clove Hitch Bar & Bistro: #8790 Hwy #19: 902-787-3035: 6pm to 9pm - Jon Hines ; @$5 Prime Brook Brookshaven Hall & Recreation Association: 1748 Gabarus Hwy.: 2pm to 5pm - Seniors Social; @$10; music by Evelyn MacRae Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Andrews (Cill Rìmhinn) vanderWeils- Big Barn Little Farm: 717 Meadow Green Rd.: 5pm - El Balcom -east coast tour St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmaster's Pub': ..Saturday Matinees: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: 5pm - Jason MacDonald Sydney (Suidni) Daniel's Taphouse-Restaurant & Lounge: 456 Charlotte St.: 902-562-8586: 4pm to 7pm - Groovin Blue Skies Band Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - FOOL Island Folk Cider House-brewery: 52 Nepean St.: 902-270-5490: 2pm to 5pm - Ryan MacNeil & Leanne Thérèse Aucoin Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 11:30am to 2:30pm - Jazz entertainment with Carl Getto and Matt Nicholson Simeon's Family Restaurant: 581 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-562-0251: 4pm to 7pm - music with Aaron C Lewis; The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 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-Sydney 8pm to 9pm - host Wayne Tucker with Favourites from Newfoundland and Labrador

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Monday, June 15th 2026

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 6pm to 10pm - Bob Kingsley's -Country top 40 Baddeck (Badaig) Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 8pm to 11pm - Tracy Cavanough 8pm to 11pm - live music every evening St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Chrissy Crowley & Jason Roach Chéticamp Black Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: 1pm to 4pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & 10am to noon on last Saturday -Chéticamp Rug Hooking Group-ground floor; -[ Betty Ann Cormier; bacormier consultants@gmail.com 506-855-4480] Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 7pm - Autour de L'Acadie Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Glenville (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: 1pm to 3pm - Kevin Levescounte & Sandra Gillis 8pm to 10pm - Kevin Levescounte & Kyle Levescounte Halifax (Halafacs) The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 8pm to 10pm - Session with Dave MacIsaac & Louis Benoit Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 11:30am to 2pm - Daily Lunch Ceilidh with Entertainment Louisbourg Firehall: Main St.: 7pm to 9pm - Louisbourg Guitar Circle; Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station The Red Shoe Pub: Main St.: 902-945-2996: 5pm to 7pm - Neil Macdaniel & Kevin Levesconte| No Cover North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - annual student art showcase Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas

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Tuesday, June 16th 2026

Baddeck (Badaig) Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 8pm to 11pm - Rob MacLean 8pm to 11pm - live music every evening St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLean Chéticamp Black Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: 1pm to 4pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & 10am to noon on last Saturday -Chéticamp Rug Hooking Group-ground floor; -[ Betty Ann Cormier; bacormier consultants@gmail.com 506-855-4480] Senior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's Club: - 7pm to 9:30pm-Amateur Musical Circle-local talent Dartmouth The Cottage Café | An Teachín: Paddler's Cove-300 Prince Albert Rd.: 6:30pm - Scottish Gaelic conversation group hosted by Cathy Ann MacPhee & Emily McEwan Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Glenville (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: 1pm to 3pm - Neil McDaniel 8pm to 10pm - Kevin Levescounte & Sandra Gillis Halifax (Halafacs) Driftwood Coastal Diner: 2103 Gottingen St.: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - live acoustic Irish traditional music jam; hosted by Ellen Gibling & Colin Carrigan The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 7pm - SOLD OUT: Joyful Sounds Music Studio's Pop Academy Showcase Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 11:30am to 2pm - Daily Lunch Ceilidh with Entertainment Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station The Red Shoe Pub: Main St.: 902-945-2996: 5pm to 7pm - Neil Macdaniel & Kevin Levesconte| No Cover North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - annual student art showcase Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Truro The Commune-Restaurant: 563 Prince St.: 902-843-1230: 6pm to 9pm - All Ages Open Mic with Meghan Lynn

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Wednesday, June 17th 2026

Baddeck (Badaig) Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 8pm to 11pm - Tracy Cavanough 8pm to 11pm - live music every evening St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam Young Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 7pm - River's Bend La Place des arts Père-Anselme-Chiasson -Cultural Canton-NDA: 7:30pm - Mr. Duo: Roger Boudreau et Marcel LeFort Dartmouth Dahlia: 15 Kings Wharf: 7pm to 10pm - Open Mic with Kam Hayes-our 2nd anniversary Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs) Light House Arts Centre: 1800 Argyle St.: 782-414-9902: - Billy Bragg -tour 26, with Carsie Blanton The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 7pm - The Pairs W/ Special Guest Julia Cunningham music festival: .2026 June 17th to 21st-#13th Annual Halifax Celtic Festival: - #13th Annual Halifax Celtic Festival https://www.hfxcelticfest.ca/ Spatz Theatre/Citadel High Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) North Shore Firehall: 46177 Cabot trail: 902-929-2822: 10am to 2pm - Weekly Gathering; FREE Inverness (An Sithean) Whit's Public House @ The Cabot Links: 18 Cabot Lane: 902-258-3933: 7pm to 10pm - musician-Eddie Cummings Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 11:30am to 2pm - Daily Lunch Ceilidh with Entertainment Louisdale Seal Cove Restaurant & Lounge: # 474 -Hwy # 310: 902-345-0655: - East of Sixty Lower Sackville Pink Piano Cafe & Lounge: 585 Sackville Dr.: - 1st & 3rd wednesday-is songwriters circle, & 2nd and 4th Wednesdays-is open stage Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station The Red Shoe Pub: Main St.: 902-945-2996: 5pm to 7pm - Neil Macdaniel & Kevin Levesconte| No Cover Margaree Forks (Bruach Na h-Aibhne) Front Porch farm: 76 Hilltop Rd.: 902-623-0200: 6pm - El Balcom -east coast tour, with Bit House meal; North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman - music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - annual student art showcase the Carriage House: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: 7pm to 10pm - open mic with host Rob Smith Port Hood (Sestico) Admiral Lounge & Dining room: 148 Main St.: 902-787-3494: 7pm to 9pm - Wednesday Sessions at the Admiral; with tba Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College-Concert Series-Instructor Ceilidhs: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Wednesday Night Instructors’ Ceilidh; In PERSON and ON-LINE @ $15 [held in the Great Hall of the Clans] Sydney (Suidni) Cape Breton University-Boardmore Playhouse: 1250 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-563-1652: 7:30pm - Second Wind Community Band-''a time for summer''; @$20; also Scott Macmillan composition Daniel's Taphouse-Restaurant & Lounge: 456 Charlotte St.: 902-562-8586: 12:20pm to 2:30pm - 2026 ECMA winner Em Dingwall & Jenifer Dingwall The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. Truro Julias Lounge: 165 Willow St.: 8pm to midnight - acoustic jams

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Thursday, June 18th 2026

Arichat Island Nest Restaurant: 2344 Hwy #206: 902-226-0033: 7pm to 9pm - music with proceeds to Strait Richmond Palliative Care Society ( since 2019 ] Baddeck (Badaig) Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 8pm to 11pm - live music every evening 8pm to 11pm - Tracy Cavanough Chéticamp Black Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: 1pm to 4pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & 10am to noon on last Saturday -Chéticamp Rug Hooking Group-ground floor; -[ Betty Ann Cormier; bacormier consultants@gmail.com 506-855-4480] Dartmouth Montes Showbar Grill: 245 Waverley Rd.: 902-435-1770: 8pm - jam with-Dan Baird and his recurring cast Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs) Light House Arts Centre: 1800 Argyle St.: 782-414-9902: - Billy Bragg -tour 26, with Carsie Blanton Rumours Lounge & Cabaret: 1688 Lower Water St.: 7pm - Broadway musical theatre cabaret; 19+ fundraiser supporting accessible arts in our community. The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 7pm - Songs & Stories: Jim Henman + Lisa Richard + Dave Carroll music festival: .2026 June 17th to 21st-#13th Annual Halifax Celtic Festival: - #13th Annual Halifax Celtic Festival https://www.hfxcelticfest.ca/ Spatz Theatre/Citadel High Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort: #30 Buchanan Drive: 902-929-2584, 1-866-929-2585: - music with Elia Dunbinsky & friends Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - @$15-thursday night ceilidhs local entertainers; & square dance lessons; host is Kyle Kenned MacDonald [musicians contact iccaevents@invernessarts.com ] Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 11:30am to 2pm - Daily Lunch Ceilidh with Entertainment Little Bras d'Or Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ; bring an instrument & join in; ; FREE Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station The Red Shoe Pub: Main St.: 902-945-2996: 7pm to 10pm - Eastbound | No Cover Margaree Forks (Bruach Na h-Aibhne) Firemen’s club: 7811 Cabot trail: 902-248-2952: 7pm to 9pm - ''Herman's Jam' night music; 19+ donations to Margaree meals on wheels North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - annual student art showcase Port Hood (Sestico) Clove Hitch Bar & Bistro: #8790 Hwy #19: 902-787-3035: 6pm to 9pm - Martin Aucoin ; @$5 River Bourgeois Anne Sampson Seniors Building: 39 Recreation Rd.: 6:30pm to 9pm - Gerry's music circle with Edna & Gerry and Friends; Sackville Freemans: 902-865-2555: 8pm to 11pm - freejam open mic with freeham houseband, feat, host Jer Mombo Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni) Centre 200: 481 George St.: 902-564-2200, 1-877-545-3330: 7pm - Cape Breton Music Industry Hall of Fame. is inducting Buddy MacMaster, Bill MacNeil, Allister MacGillivray ,Gordie Sampson Holiday Inn-Eave Restaurant and Bar: 300 Esplanade: 902-562-7500, 1-877-660-8550: 6pm to 9pm - live entertainment with Carl Getto & Matt Nicholson Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 5pm to 8pm - entertainment with Aaron Lewis & Guest The Club: 44 Ferry St: 4pm to 7pm - Danielle MacDonald

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Friday, June 19th 2026

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Red Apple Children’s Centre’s: 12 Carter Crescent, Antigonish: 5pm to 7pm - Annual Art Show ; music by Andrew Stalker & possibly Laura Teasdale St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: 7:30pm - Fundraiser for Bridge the Bauer-Carolyn Curry-all roads lead home St. FX -Bauer Theatre-main stage: 902-867-3333: 7:30pm - a bridge the bauer; benefit concert with Carolyn Curry & guests; @$ 35 Baddeck (Badaig) Bras d’or Yacht Club-Tiller & Wheel Lounge: 1 Jones St.: 902-295-2107: 5pm to 8pm - musician's circle / Jam sessions; all welcome Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 8pm to 11pm - live music every evening 8pm to 11pm - Mark Boutilier & Riey MacNeil St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Melody Cameron & Derrick Cameron & Brian Doyle Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 7pm - Louis Arsenault Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: - Andrew & Mark Creignish (Creiginnis) Community Hall: ...''Happy Hour Live Music'': 2123 Highway 19: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476: 6pm to midnight - the Creig summer solstice [ticketed event] 6pm to midnight - Summer Solstice Party with Stephen Poirier & the Donnybrooks; @$ 20 6pm to 9pm - Happy Hour , great music as well. The CREIG Pub & Patio Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. D’Escousse Groundswell Pub & Inn: # 3283 Highway 320: 902-777-7777: 6pm to 8pm - open mic with host Tyrone David Halifax (Halafacs) Prospect Road Community Center: Prospect Rd.: 7pm to 9pm - Jam Session The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 8pm - YASSiN & Sean Terrio music festival: .2026 June 17th to 21st-#13th Annual Halifax Celtic Festival: - #13th Annual Halifax Celtic Festival https://www.hfxcelticfest.ca/ Spatz Theatre/Citadel High 6:10pm - at Spatz Theatre,-music with Corbies, [ Eilidh Campbell and Andy Webster]. -7pm-Alycia Putnam & family Hubbards Shore Club-Tuna Blue: 167 Shore Club Rd.: 902-857-1790: 5pm to 8pm - Shaun RIchards Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Jordan Musyscyn Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 11:30am to 2pm - Daily Lunch Ceilidh with Entertainment Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station The Red Shoe Pub: Main St.: 902-945-2996: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - tba Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Fire Hall & Recreation Centre: 3921 Gabarus Highway: 902-727-3161: 7pm to 9pm - Marion Bridge Guitar Circle; Millville (Baile A´ Mhuilinn) Community Centre: 1-902-674-2258: 5pm to 7pm - SUMMER PARTY with Fred Lavery, Aaron Lewis,Kimberley Fraser Newport Landing Avondale Sky Winery and D'Vine Morsels Restaurant: .......Full Circle Festival: 80 Avondale Cross Rd.: 902-221-5475: - #17th Annual Full Circle Festival North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Northeast Margaree (Acarsaid Mhargaraidh) Seniors Hall: 66 Crowdis Cross Rd.: 2pm to 4pm - jam session ; FREE Pomquet Salle Rev P J Baccardax Hall-Parish hall: 1034 Pomquet Monks Head Rd.: 8pm - Rum Ragged; @$35 Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - annual student art showcase Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: 8pm to 11pm - jam session with host Jay Smith Sydney (Suidni) Casino Nova Scotia-Celtic Junction Bar & Grill: 525 George St.: 902-563-7777: 8pm to 11pm - music with Erin O’Brien and Ronnie Hogan The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - East Coast after dark -promoting Maritime culture, heritage and artistic talent Trenton Hillside Community Hall: 27 Chance Harbour Rd.: 902-755-3938: 6:30pm to 9pm - Kitchen party jam; All singers and players welcome, musicians free of charge, audience @$ 5

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Saturday, June 20th 2026

Arichat Arichat street fest: 3pm to 6pm - our very first Arichat Street Fest ; along the street from Scratch Eats Market to Jeanties Mini Mart, filling the heart of Arichat with music, food, vendors, and community spirit. -TYBO will be playing at the new horizon center St. John's Centre for the Arts: 2513 Highway # 206: 3pm to 6pm - Arichat Street Fest @ Free Baddeck (Badaig) Alexander Graham Bell Museum: 559 Chebucto St.: 46°06.250′N 60°44.755′W: 902-295-2069: 10am to 1pm - Baddeck Farmers Market, vendors and music Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 8pm to 11pm - Tracy Cavanough 8pm to 11pm - live music every evening St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Mckayla MacNeil & Myles Davidson & Harold Davidson Chéticamp Black Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: 1pm to 4pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & 10am to noon on last Saturday -Chéticamp Rug Hooking Group-ground floor; -[ Betty Ann Cormier; bacormier consultants@gmail.com 506-855-4480] Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 3pm - Kyle MacDonald and Ceila Cameron 8pm - third harmony @$ 25 Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: - Glen Roache Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. D’Escousse Civic Improvement Centre: 3276 Hwy #320: 7pm - Lennie Gallant; @$ 40 Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: 7pm - Hello Sunshine: A Celebration In Song; Featuring The Alara Vocal Ensemble and Paul Gatchell, Breagh Kelly, Holley Gillis, Jan Tetford, Friane Gouthro, Shelley Allen, Adam Young and more Grand Anse Royal Canadian Legion-branch # 47: 6834 Hwy #4: 902-345-2610: 9pm to 1am - Gerald MacIntyre; 19+ ID's @$10 Halifax (Halafacs) The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 8pm - The Groove Machine music festival: .2026 June 17th to 21st-#13th Annual Halifax Celtic Festival: - #13th Annual Halifax Celtic Festival https://www.hfxcelticfest.ca/ Spatz Theatre/Citadel High Hubbards Shore Club-Tuna Blue: 167 Shore Club Rd.: 902-857-1790: 5pm to 8pm - Donovan Cyr Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort: #30 Buchanan Drive: 902-929-2584, 1-866-929-2585: 4pm to 7pm - 3 course dinner and entertainment-$40-advance [ 902-929-2584 ] -Angela Iannetti, Red Mike MacDonald, Karmie Steele, Evan MacDonald, Lachlan Finney Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Jordan Musyscyn Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Saturday ceilidhs ; @$ 5: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: 5pm to 8pm - Jon Hines Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 11:30am to 2pm - Daily Lunch Ceilidh with Entertainment Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 8am - conversations, music, and the voices and views of Nova Scotia's Gaelic community. http://live.cioe975.ca/ 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickey noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquette Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station The Red Shoe Pub: Main St.: 902-945-2996: 7pm to 9pm - Stephanie MacDonald & guest Newport Landing Avondale Sky Winery and D'Vine Morsels Restaurant: .......Full Circle Festival: 80 Avondale Cross Rd.: 902-221-5475: - #17th Annual Full Circle Festival North Grant (Am Bràigh Àrd) Half Cocked Brewing: 1290 Route 245 postal: 2G 2L1: 902-735-2090: - Summer Solstice party with Fairmont Road; @$ 15 North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Pomquet Salle Rev P J Baccardax Hall-Parish hall: 1034 Pomquet Monks Head Rd.: 3pm - its summertime-a musical celebration with Folkestra ensemble, Students of WMS, the AEC fiddle strings orchestra, Sunday Singers; @$ 15 Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - annual student art showcase Port Hood (Sestico) St. Stephen’s-Jubilee United Church Hall: 239 Main St.: 902-787-2740: 7pm to 9pm - The Little White Church music jam sessions @$ 5; & tea; All musicians are welcome ; Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmaster's Pub': ..Saturday Matinees: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: 7pm - Boogies Corner band; @$ 15+ Sydney (Suidni) Centre 200: 481 George St.: 902-564-2200, 1-877-545-3330: 10am - 2nd annual auto show -8pm-to 1am- dance @$5 The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - Cape Breton Kitchen party with Ron Neville-music of island musicians

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Sunday, June 21st 2026

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 2pm to 6pm - Daryl MacLean's COUNTRY GOLD; 4 hours of great Classic Country music. http://countrygold.ca/ 7pm to 8pm - the CJFX Ceilidh--Cape Breton Fiddles with Dave Gillis; 8pm to 10pm - Sounds Atlantic-with Paul Kerwin, Glenn Baker & his guests ; Avondale Avon River -Artists landing art gallery: 17 Belmont Rd.: 3pm - Sofa Sundays upstairs on third sunday monthly; info@fullcirclefestival.ca Baddeck (Badaig) Freight Shed terrace: 5pm to 9pm - Nathan Bishop MacDonald Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 8pm to 11pm - Tracy Cavanough 8pm to 11pm - live music every evening St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Mckayla MacNeil & Myles Davidson & Harold Davidson Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: - Robert Bouchard, Nick Boudreau 2pm - Trad Sessions -join a community jam Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: - Glen Roache Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Guysborough Intervale St. Patrick’s Hall: 175 North Intervale Rd.: 2pm - Kitchen party. all welcome; @$ 5; and a lunch Halifax (Halafacs) The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 7pm - Ian Janes - A Father's Day Show music festival: .2026 June 17th to 21st-#13th Annual Halifax Celtic Festival: - #13th Annual Halifax Celtic Festival https://www.hfxcelticfest.ca/ Spatz Theatre/Citadel High Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Jordan Musyscyn Inverness (An Sithean) The Dancing Goat Cafe & Bakery-Inverness: 15844 Central Avenue: - outdoor movie night Whit's Public House @ The Cabot Links: 18 Cabot Lane: 902-258-3933: 11am to 2pm - Celtic fiddle and piano featuring local talent Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: 4pm - Cape Breton Celtic Trad Sessions Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre: ....Sunday Ceilidhs.: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 2pm to 5pm - ceilidh with Chrissy Crowley Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 11:30am to 2pm - Daily Lunch Ceilidh with Entertainment Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 9am to 11am - Barn Dance with Keith Ross 3pm to 4pm - The Voice of New Scotland with Jean Watson Mabou (An Drochaid) Arena: ......Mabou Farmers Market: 186 Mabou Harbour Rd.: 46°04.614′N 61°24.074′W: 902-945-2378: 11am to 2pm - Music from Shiretown 11am to 2pm - farmers market with local entertainment CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station The Red Shoe Pub: Main St.: 902-945-2996: 4pm to 7pm - tba Newport Landing Avondale Sky Winery and D'Vine Morsels Restaurant: .......Full Circle Festival: 80 Avondale Cross Rd.: 902-221-5475: - #17th Annual Full Circle Festival North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman - music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) 101.5 FM The Hawk: 609 Church St.: 902-625-1220: 9am to 11am - East Coast Rising with Chuck Boudreau 11am to noon - East Coast Countdown with Cameron MacEachern http://www.eastcoastcountdown.com Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - annual student art showcase Port Hood (Sestico) Clove Hitch Bar & Bistro: #8790 Hwy #19: 902-787-3035: 6pm to 9pm - Russ Matthews ; @$5 Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Skye Glenn Skye Glen & Centreville Community Hall: 1904 Hwy 252: 2pm to 4pm - milling frolic ; Musical guests: Brian MacDonald Srùbag/Tea will be served. admission by donation- St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bonnie Brae Seniors Club: 12 Toulouse St.: 902-535-2071: - Tyrone David; tybo Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmaster's Pub': ..Saturday Matinees: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: 5pm - the Boys Sydney (Suidni) Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 11:30am to 2:30pm - Jazz entertainment with Carl Getto and Matt Nicholson Simeon's Family Restaurant: 581 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-562-0251: 4pm to 7pm - music with Aaron C Lewis; The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 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-Sydney 8pm to 9pm - host Wayne Tucker with Favourites from Newfoundland and Labrador Truro Marigold Cobequid Cultural Centre: 605 Prince St.: 902-897-4004: 2pm - The Johnny Cash Songbook-A Tribute to The Man in Black; with Rob Smith, Jackie Putnam, Nicolas Langille;

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Monday, June 22nd 2026

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 6pm to 10pm - Bob Kingsley's -Country top 40 Baddeck (Badaig) Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 8pm to 11pm - Tracy Cavanough 8pm to 11pm - live music every evening St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Joe MacMaster & Friends Chéticamp Black Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: 1pm to 4pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & 10am to noon on last Saturday -Chéticamp Rug Hooking Group-ground floor; -[ Betty Ann Cormier; bacormier consultants@gmail.com 506-855-4480] Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: - Eddie Cummings Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs) The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 8pm to 10pm - Session with Dave MacIsaac & Louis Benoit Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am to 11:30am - Musical Walking Tour 11:30am to 2pm - Daily Lunch Ceilidh with Entertainment Louisbourg Firehall: Main St.: 7pm to 9pm - Louisbourg Guitar Circle; Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station The Red Shoe Pub: Main St.: 902-945-2996: 7pm - tba North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - annual student art showcase Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas

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Tuesday, June 23rd 2026

Baddeck (Badaig) Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 8pm to 11pm - live music every evening 8pm to 11pm - Rob MacLean St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Stephanie MacDonald & Susan MacLean Chéticamp Black Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: 1pm to 4pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & 10am to noon on last Saturday -Chéticamp Rug Hooking Group-ground floor; -[ Betty Ann Cormier; bacormier consultants@gmail.com 506-855-4480] Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: - tuesday tunes with Rachel Davis Jason Roach Senior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's Club: - 7pm to 9:30pm-Amateur Musical Circle-local talent Dartmouth The Cottage Café | An Teachín: Paddler's Cove-300 Prince Albert Rd.: 6:30pm - Scottish Gaelic conversation group hosted by Cathy Ann MacPhee & Emily McEwan Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs) Driftwood Coastal Diner: 2103 Gottingen St.: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - live acoustic Irish traditional music jam; hosted by Ellen Gibling & Colin Carrigan Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am to 11:30am - Musical Walking Tour 11:30am to 2pm - Daily Lunch Ceilidh with Entertainment Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station The Red Shoe Pub: Main St.: 902-945-2996: 7pm - tba North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - annual student art showcase Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas

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Wednesday, June 24th 2026

Baddeck (Badaig) Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 8pm to 11pm - live music every evening 8pm to 11pm - Tracy Cavanough St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam Young Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: - River's Bend Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: - Glen Roache Dartmouth Dahlia: 15 Kings Wharf: 7pm to 10pm - Open Mic with Kam Hayes-our 2nd anniversary Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs) The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 7pm - Hysteria MTL - Tribute To Def Leppard Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) North Shore Firehall: 46177 Cabot trail: 902-929-2822: 10am to 2pm - Weekly Gathering; FREE Inverness (An Sithean) Whit's Public House @ The Cabot Links: 18 Cabot Lane: 902-258-3933: 7pm to 10pm - musician-Eddie Cummings Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am to 11:30am - Musical Walking Tour 11:30am to 2pm - Daily Lunch Ceilidh with Entertainment Louisdale Seal Cove Restaurant & Lounge: # 474 -Hwy # 310: 902-345-0655: - Cameron Landry Lower Sackville Pink Piano Cafe & Lounge: 585 Sackville Dr.: - 1st & 3rd wednesday-is songwriters circle, & 2nd and 4th Wednesdays-is open stage Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station The Red Shoe Pub: Main St.: 902-945-2996: 7pm - tba North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman - music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - annual student art showcase the Carriage House: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: 7pm to 10pm - open mic with host Rob Smith Port Hood (Sestico) Admiral Lounge & Dining room: 148 Main St.: 902-787-3494: 7pm to 9pm - Wednesday Sessions at the Admiral; with tba Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College-Concert Series-Instructor Ceilidhs: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Wednesday Night Instructors’ Ceilidh; In PERSON and ON-LINE @ $15 [held in the Great Hall of the Clans] Gaelic College-MacKenzie Hall: ...2026; kitchenfest: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3441: 7:30pm to 9pm - The KitchenFest! Tune Up Wednesday Night Ceilidh; @ $15 | All Ages | Pay at the Door Featuring: Heather MacIsaac, Natalie DeCoste, Barry MacKenzie, Natalie DeCoste, Junior Fraser, Leona Williams Sydney (Suidni) Centre 200: 481 George St.: 902-564-2200, 1-877-545-3330: 8pm - Flo Rida The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. Truro Julias Lounge: 165 Willow St.: 8pm to midnight - acoustic jams

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Thursday, June 25th 2026

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Heritage Museum: 20 East Main St.: 902-863-6160: 7pm to 8:30pm - ceildih with John Pellerin, Leona Williams, Junior Fraser, Richard MacIsaac; @$ 10 Arichat Island Nest Restaurant: 2344 Hwy #206: 902-226-0033: 7pm to 9pm - music with proceeds to Strait Richmond Palliative Care Society ( since 2019 ] Baddeck (Badaig) Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 8pm to 11pm - Tracy Cavanough 8pm to 11pm - live music every evening St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Melody Cameron & Derrick Cameron Chéticamp Black Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: 1pm to 4pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & 10am to noon on last Saturday -Chéticamp Rug Hooking Group-ground floor; -[ Betty Ann Cormier; bacormier consultants@gmail.com 506-855-4480] Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: - Andrew & Mark Dartmouth Montes Showbar Grill: 245 Waverley Rd.: 902-435-1770: 8pm - jam with-Dan Baird and his recurring cast Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs) Rumours Lounge & Cabaret: 1688 Lower Water St.: 7pm - Broadway musical theatre cabaret; 19+ fundraiser supporting accessible arts in our community. The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 7:30pm - Shiny Happy People - A Tribute to R.E.M. Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort: #30 Buchanan Drive: 902-929-2584, 1-866-929-2585: - music with Elia Dunbinsky & friends Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - @$15-thursday night ceilidhs local entertainers; & square dance lessons; host is Kyle Kenned MacDonald [musicians contact iccaevents@invernessarts.com ] Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am to 11:30am - Musical Walking Tour 11:30am to 2pm - Daily Lunch Ceilidh with Entertainment Little Bras d'Or Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ; bring an instrument & join in; ; FREE Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station The Red Shoe Pub: Main St.: 902-945-2996: 7pm - tba Margaree Forks (Bruach Na h-Aibhne) Firemen’s club: 7811 Cabot trail: 902-248-2952: 7pm to 9pm - ''Herman's Jam' night music; 19+ donations to Margaree meals on wheels North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - annual student art showcase Sackville Freemans: 902-865-2555: 8pm to 11pm - freejam open mic with freeham houseband, feat, host Jer Mombo Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni) Holiday Inn-Eave Restaurant and Bar: 300 Esplanade: 902-562-7500, 1-877-660-8550: 6pm to 9pm - live entertainment with Carl Getto & Matt Nicholson Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 5pm to 8pm - entertainment with Aaron Lewis & Guest

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Friday, June 26th 2026

Baddeck (Badaig) Bras d’or Yacht Club-Tiller & Wheel Lounge: 1 Jones St.: 902-295-2107: 5pm to 8pm - musician's circle / Jam sessions; all welcome Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 8pm to 11pm - live music every evening 8pm to 11pm - Stewart MacDonald Royal Canadian Legion Branch #53: ......2026 KitchenFest: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: 8pm to 11pm - Pub Night ; @ $10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: Doug Lamey, Mac Morin, Gillian Head, Chris Babineau, Rob MacLean St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Kevin Levesconte & Neil McDaniel Chéticamp Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: - Andrew & Mark Creignish (Creiginnis) Community Hall: ...''Happy Hour Live Music'': 2123 Highway 19: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476: 6pm to 9pm - Happy Hour , great music as well. The CREIG Pub & Patio 6pm to 9pm - CAPO3 Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. D’Escousse Groundswell Pub & Inn: # 3283 Highway 320: 902-777-7777: 6pm to 8pm - open mic with host Tyrone David Halifax (Halafacs) Citadel Hill-Garrison grounds: - ''Halifax Music Fest''-The Chicks, Shaboozey and Blue Rodeo; from $155 to $380 Prospect Road Community Center: Prospect Rd.: 7pm to 9pm - Jam Session The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 8pm - SOLD OUT: Shiny Happy People - An R.E.M. Tribute Hubbards Shore Club-Tuna Blue: 167 Shore Club Rd.: 902-857-1790: 5pm to 8pm - Maurice Acoin Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Deron Donovan Inverness (An Sithean) The Dancing Goat Cafe & Bakery-Inverness: 15844 Central Avenue: 6pm to 8pm - fiddle with Jason Roach; @$10 Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic James River Riverside International Speedway: 902-863-2410: - Matt Minglewood band & guests-hammer down; ; @$48 Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am to 11:30am - Musical Walking Tour 11:30am to 2pm - Daily Lunch Ceilidh with Entertainment Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station The Red Shoe Pub: .....2026 ..Kitchenfest: Main St.: 902-945-2996: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - Pub Night ;$15 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: Eastbound, Jessie Helen MacNeil, Lawrence Cameron, Finley MacDougall 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: 8pm to 10pm - Concert ; $15, $20, and $25 | All ages | Reserved Seating Kitchenfest Featuring: Evans and Doherty, Richard Wood, Allie Bennett Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Fire Hall & Recreation Centre: 3921 Gabarus Highway: 902-727-3161: 7pm to 9pm - Marion Bridge Guitar Circle; North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Northeast Margaree (Acarsaid Mhargaraidh) Seniors Hall: 66 Crowdis Cross Rd.: 2pm to 4pm - jam session ; FREE Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - annual student art showcase Royal Canadian Legion-Branch #43: 303 Reeves St.: 902-625-2732: - dance Port Hood (Sestico) Admiral Lounge & Dining room: 148 Main St.: 902-787-3494: 6pm to 9pm - Pub Night @ $15 | All Ages | Reserved Seating kitchenfest 2026 Featuring: Donnie Campbell and Jinks O’Neill, Bonny Jean MacDonald, Stephanie MacDonald, Amanda MacDougall, Ceila Cameron Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College-Hall of Clans: ...2026 Kitchenfest: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: 10:30am to 2pm - Cultural Demonstrations Free with admission: Adults $10 | Youth (12 and under) $8 | Family (2 adults, 2 children) $25 7:30pm to 9:30pm - The ‘Old Time’ Concert ; $20 + fees | All Ages | Reserved Seating Featuring: Andrea Beaton, Kimberley Fraser, Aaron Lewis, James MacLean, John Pellerin, Bill Pellerin, Melody Cameron, Kelly MacLennan, Kevin Dugas, Fr. David Rankin Gaelic College-MacKenzie Hall: ...2026; kitchenfest: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3441: 12:15pm to 1pm - Blas Math Lunchtime Céilidh ; @ $20 | All Ages | Reserved Seating Featuring: Cameron Chisholm, Robert Deveaux 4pm to 6pm - Getting Primed: Afternoon Pub ;@ $12 | All Ages | Pay at the Door Featuring: Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean, Buddy MacDonald St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn: ....2026 Kitchenfest: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: 6pm to 9pm - Pub Night @ $15 | All Ages | Reserved Seating Featuring: Wendy Abbott & Rosie Sampson, Shelly Campbell, Allan Dewar, Kenny Stewart Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmaster's Pub': ..Saturday Matinees: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: - Kitchenfest MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: 8pm to 11pm - jam session with host Jay Smith Sydney (Suidni) Daniel's Ale House-Restaurant & Lounge: ....2026 Kitchenfest: 6pm to 9pm - Pub Night ; $10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: Darrell Keigan, Leanne Aucoin, Brenda Stubbert, Brian Doyle Daniel's Taphouse-Restaurant & Lounge: 456 Charlotte St.: 902-562-8586: - ECMA winner Andre Pettipas - KitchenFest / Féis a’ Chidsin Pub Nights 9pm to 1am - Full Circle The Club: 44 Ferry St: 4pm to 7pm - Jordan Musycsyn The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - East Coast after dark -promoting Maritime culture, heritage and artistic talent Trenton Hillside Community Hall: 27 Chance Harbour Rd.: 902-755-3938: 6:30pm to 9pm - Kitchen party jam; All singers and players welcome, musicians free of charge, audience @$ 5 Whycocomagh (Hogamah) Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre: Highway # 105: 8pm to 10pm - Concert ; $20 | All Ages | Reserved Tickets + General Seating Kitchenfest Featuring: The Turnbull Brothers, Rachel Davis, Chrissy Crowley, Margie Beaton, Colin MacDonald

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Saturday, June 27th 2026

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Justamere Cafe & Bistro, Bakery-Claymore Inn: 137 Church St.: 902-863-1050: 6pm to 8pm - Anna Ludlow Music, with special guest Mary Beth Carty Baddeck (Badaig) Alexander Graham Bell Museum: 559 Chebucto St.: 46°06.250′N 60°44.755′W: 902-295-2069: 10am to 1pm - Baddeck Farmers Market, vendors and music Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 8pm to 11pm - Tracy Cavanough 8pm to 11pm - live music every evening Royal Canadian Legion Branch #53: ......2026 KitchenFest: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: 8pm to 11pm - Pub Night ; $10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: Richard Wood, Darla MacPhee, Brent Chaisson, Michael Cavanaugh, Tracy Cavanaugh St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Rachel Davis & Buddy MacDonald Chéticamp Black Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: 1pm to 4pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & 10am to noon on last Saturday -Chéticamp Rug Hooking Group-ground floor; -[ Betty Ann Cormier; bacormier consultants@gmail.com 506-855-4480] Doryman's tavern: .2026 Kitchenfest.. ..: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 3pm to 6pm - Afternoon Pub; $10 | 19+ 2026 Kitchenfest.. Featuring: Rodney MacDonald, Glenn Graham, Hilda Chiasson, Brian Doyle Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: - Glen Roache Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. East Margaree (Margaraidh An Ear) St. Michael’s parish Hall: 1176 East Margaree Rd.: 902-235-2970: 7pm to 9pm - kitchen party; traditional music @$ 10 16+ Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Main Event Pub & Jigger’s Lounge: 99 Union St.: 902-849-4405: 10pm to 2am - Full Circle Grand Anse Royal Canadian Legion-branch # 47: 6834 Hwy #4: 902-345-2610: 9pm to 1am - EAST of SIXTY; 19+ ID's @$10 Halifax (Halafacs) Citadel Hill-Garrison grounds: - ''Halifax Music Fest''-The Chicks, Shaboozey and Blue Rodeo; from $155 to $380 Garrison Grounds: - ​The Halifax Music Fest halifaxmusicfest.com The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 8pm - Ty Messick & Friends Hillsborough Hillsborough/Glendyer Hall: # 4738-Hwy #252: 902-258-5265: 7pm to 9pm - Ronelda Aylward's -Hillsborough jam sessions, bi-weekly @ $ 5; entertainers Free, Hubbards Shore Club-Tuna Blue: 167 Shore Club Rd.: 902-857-1790: 1pm to 4pm - DJ IV 5pm to 8pm - Gary Mason Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Deron Donovan Inverness (An Sithean) Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 132-Captain Angus L MacDonald: 15785 Central Ave.: 902-258-2340: 8pm to 11pm - kitchenfest Pub Night ; $10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: Beech Hill, Neil McDaniel, Kevin LeVesconte The Dancing Goat Cafe & Bakery-Inverness: 15844 Central Avenue: noon - talent show-under 17 kids; [ info@the dancinggoat.ca ] Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Saturday ceilidhs ; @$ 5: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: 5pm to 8pm - TBD Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am to 11:30am - Musical Walking Tour 11:30am to 2pm - Daily Lunch Ceilidh with Entertainment Lakevale (Gleann An Locha) Mini Trail Community Centre: # 4382 Highway 337: 902-863-4292: 9pm - dance with the Local Joes; @$ 15-advance; 19+ Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 8am - conversations, music, and the voices and views of Nova Scotia's Gaelic community. http://live.cioe975.ca/ 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickey noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquette Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station The Red Shoe Pub: .....2026 ..Kitchenfest: Main St.: 902-945-2996: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - Pub Night ; $15 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: John Pellerin, Kinnon Beaton, Betty Beaton, Mary Elizabeth MacInnis, Sandy MacDonald Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Fire Hall & Recreation Centre: 3921 Gabarus Highway: 902-727-3161: 7pm to 9pm - kitchenfest Concert; $15 | All Ages | Reserved + General Seating Featuring: Evans and Doherty, Kenneth MacKenzie, Adam Young, Allie Bennett North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hastings (Còbh a' Phlàstair) Fire Hall: 15 Old Victoria Rd.: 7pm - ''Buck & Doe Party''-' celebating the up coming wedding of Caeleigh & Trystan; 19+ music with Sandy MacDonald, Julie Murphy & more; & open jam [ e-transfers jscata8@gmail.com ] Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Civic Centre-J. Franklin Wright Gallery: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-7891: - annual student art showcase Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn: ....2026 Kitchenfest: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: 6pm to 9pm - Pub Night @ $15 | All Ages | Reserved Seating Featuring: Kyle MacDonald, Colin MacDonald, Keith MacDonald, Delores Boudreau and Gilles Larade Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmaster's Pub': ..Saturday Matinees: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: - Kitchenfest Sydney (Suidni) Daniel's Ale House-Restaurant & Lounge: ....2026 Kitchenfest: 6pm to 9pm - Pub Night ; $10 | All Ages | Pay at the Door Featuring: Chrissy Crowley, Roger Stone, Kevin Dugas, Iain MacQuarrie, Andrew Doyle Daniel's Taphouse-Restaurant & Lounge: 456 Charlotte St.: 902-562-8586: - KitchenFest / Féis a’ Chidsin Pub Nights - The Bug Club & The Boojums ; presented by Garrison Brewing Open Hearth Park: 190 Ferry Street: 5pm to 10pm - Multiculturalism day The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - Cape Breton Kitchen party with Ron Neville-music of island musicians West Mabou (Màbu An Iar) West Mabou Hall: 2399 West Mabou Rd.: 9pm to midnight - Square Dance; $15 | All Ages - 10 and under FREE | Pay at the Door Featuring: Ian MacDougall, Joël Chiasson, Derrick Cameron Kitchenfest

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Sunday, June 28th 2026

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 2pm to 6pm - Daryl MacLean's COUNTRY GOLD; 4 hours of great Classic Country music. http://countrygold.ca/ 7pm to 8pm - the CJFX Ceilidh--Cape Breton Fiddles with Dave Gillis; 8pm to 10pm - Sounds Atlantic-with Paul Kerwin, Glenn Baker & his guests ; Arichat St. John's Centre for the Arts: 2513 Highway # 206: 7pm - Ellen Gibling & Adrianna Ciccone @$20 '' Spring to Summer concert series'' the Dusty Halos Baddeck (Badaig) Freight Shed terrace: 5pm to 9pm - Nathan Bishop MacDonald Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 8pm to 11pm - live music every evening 8pm to 11pm - Tracy Cavanough Royal Canadian Legion Branch #53: ......2026 KitchenFest: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: 4pm to 7pm - Afternoon Pub ; @ $10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: Darrell Keigan, Hilda Chiasson, Melody Cameron, Derrick Cameron St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Donne Marie DeWolfe & Buddy MacDonald Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 2pm - Trad Sessions -join a community jam 8pm to 11pm - Pub Night ; $10 | 19+ 2026 Kitchenfest.. Featuring: Richard Wood, Darla MacPhee, Rachel Davis, Darren McMullen Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: - Crissy Crowley & Jason Roach Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Concert ; $25 | All Ages | Reserved Seating KitchenFest Featuring: J.P. Cormier, Dara MacDonald, Stephanie MacDonald, Brent Chaisson, Adam Young Halifax (Halafacs) The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 7pm - Isabella Samson Hubbards Shore Club-Tuna Blue: 167 Shore Club Rd.: 902-857-1790: 5pm to 8pm - Mike Lloyd Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Deron Donovan Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hands Dancing; annual groups exhibit Whit's Public House @ The Cabot Links: 18 Cabot Lane: 902-258-3933: 11am to 2pm - Celtic fiddle and piano featuring local talent Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre: ......2026 Kitchenfest: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 2pm to 5pm - Céilidh $10 | All Ages | Pay at the Door Featuring: Douglas Cameron, Lisa MacArthur, Jackie Dunn-MacIsaac, Chris Babineau 2pm to 5pm - ceilidh with Douglas Cameron & Lisa MacArther & Jackie Dunn-MacIssac, Chris Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am to 11:30am - Musical Walking Tour 11:30am to 2pm - Daily Lunch Ceilidh with Entertainment Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 9am to 11am - Barn Dance with Keith Ross 3pm to 4pm - The Voice of New Scotland with Jean Watson Mabou (An Drochaid) Arena: ......Mabou Farmers Market: 186 Mabou Harbour Rd.: 46°04.614′N 61°24.074′W: 902-945-2378: 11am to 2pm - farmers market with local entertainment 11am to 2pm - Music from Lori Elias CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station The Red Shoe Pub: .....2026 ..Kitchenfest: Main St.: 902-945-2996: 4pm to 7pm - Afternoon Pub; $15 | All Ages | Pay at the Door Featuring: Rodney MacDonald, Glenn Graham, Iain MacQuarrie, Malcolm MacNeil, Cameron MacNeil, Aidan MacNeil North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman - music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) 101.5 FM The Hawk: 609 Church St.: 902-625-1220: 9am to 11am - East Coast Rising with Chuck Boudreau 11am to noon - East Coast Countdown with Cameron MacEachern http://www.eastcoastcountdown.com Port Hood (Sestico) Admiral Lounge & Dining room: 148 Main St.: 902-787-3494: 6pm to 9pm - Songwriters’ Circle ; $15 | All Ages | Reserved Seating kitchenfest 2026 Featuring: Aaron MacDonald, Roger Stone, Lisa Cameron, Steve MacIntyre, Gerry McDaniel Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn: ....2026 Kitchenfest: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: 6pm to 9pm - Pub Night @ $15 | All Ages | Reserved Seating Featuring: Evans and Doherty, Doug Lamey, Kaitlin Lamey Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmaster's Pub': ..Saturday Matinees: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: - Kitchenfest Sydney (Suidni) Daniel's Ale House-Restaurant & Lounge: ....2026 Kitchenfest: 6pm to 9pm - Pub Night ; $10 | All Ages | Pay at the Door Featuring: Dawn Beaton, Margie Beaton, Abigail MacDonald, Allie Bennett, Jason MacDonald Daniel's Taphouse-Restaurant & Lounge: 456 Charlotte St.: 902-562-8586: - KitchenFest / Féis a’ Chidsin Pub Nights Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 11:30am to 2:30pm - Jazz entertainment with Carl Getto and Matt Nicholson Simeon's Family Restaurant: 581 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-562-0251: 4pm to 7pm - music with Aaron C Lewis; The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 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-Sydney 8pm to 9pm - host Wayne Tucker with Favourites from Newfoundland and Labrador

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Monday, June 29th 2026

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 6pm to 10pm - Bob Kingsley's -Country top 40 Baddeck (Badaig) Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 8pm to 11pm - Tracy Cavanough 8pm to 11pm - live music every evening St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Chrissy Crowley & Hilda Chiasson Brook Village (Baile Beag Na h-Aibhne) St. John the Baptist Hall: ......2026 Kitchenfest: 9pm to 12:30am - Brook Village Square Dance; $10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: Donna Marie DeWolfe, Douglas Cameron, Iain MacQuarrie, Brent Chaisson Chéticamp Black Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: 1pm to 4pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & 10am to noon on last Saturday -Chéticamp Rug Hooking Group-ground floor; -[ Betty Ann Cormier; bacormier consultants@gmail.com 506-855-4480] Doryman's tavern: .2026 Kitchenfest.. ..: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 8pm to 11pm - Pub Night ; $10 | 19+ 2026 Kitchenfest.. Featuring: Evans and Doherty, Donny LeBlanc, Kathleen LeBlanc, Malcolm MacNeil Le Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: - Eddie Cummings Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs) The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 8pm to 10pm - Session with Dave MacIsaac & Louis Benoit Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Kim Dunn Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hands Dancing; annual groups exhibit Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: - Betty Lou School of Piano 9:30am to 11:30am - Musical Walking Tour 11:30am to 2pm - Daily Lunch Ceilidh with Entertainment Louisbourg Firehall: Main St.: 7pm to 9pm - Louisbourg Guitar Circle; Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station The Red Shoe Pub: .....2026 ..Kitchenfest: Main St.: 902-945-2996: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - Pub Night ; $15 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: Dara MacDonald, Adam Young, Lisa MacArthur, Colin MacDonald North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College-Hall of Clans: ...2026 Kitchenfest: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: 10:30am to 2pm - Cultural Demonstrations ; Free with admission: Adults $10 | Youth (12 and under) $8 | Family (2 adults, 2 children) $25 Gaelic College-MacKenzie Hall: ...2026; kitchenfest: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3441: 10am - KitchenFest! Pop-Up Ceilidhs-Free | All Ages Featuring: Taya MacDonald, Donald Gillis, Finley MacDougal 12:15pm to 1pm - Blas Math Lunchtime Céilidh ; @ $20 | All Ages | Reserved Seating Featuring: Richard Wood, Mary Jessie Gillis 4pm to 6pm - Getting Primed: Afternoon Pub ; @ $15 | All ages | Pay at the Door Featuring: J.P. Cormier, Taya MacDonald, Donald Gillis, Finley MacDougall St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn: ....2026 Kitchenfest: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: 6pm to 9pm - Pub Night ; @ $15 | All Ages | Reserved Seating Featuring: Richard Wood, Joël Chiasson, Roger Stone, Eastbound Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmaster's Pub': ..Saturday Matinees: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: - Kitchenfest Sydney (Suidni) Daniel's Ale House-Restaurant & Lounge: ....2026 Kitchenfest: 6pm to 9pm - Pub Night ; $10 | All Ages | Pay at the Door Featuring: Ian MacDougall, Hilda Chiasson, Katie McNally, Neil Pearlman, Donnie Campbell and Jinks O’Neill, Nathan Bishop MacDonald Daniel's Taphouse-Restaurant & Lounge: 456 Charlotte St.: 902-562-8586: - KitchenFest / Féis a’ Chidsin Pub Nights

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Tuesday, June 30th 2026

Baddeck (Badaig) Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: 8pm to 11pm - Rob MacLean 8pm to 11pm - live music every evening Chéticamp Black Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: 1pm to 4pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & 10am to noon on last Saturday -Chéticamp Rug Hooking Group-ground floor; -[ Betty Ann Cormier; bacormier consultants@gmail.com 506-855-4480] Doryman's tavern: .2026 Kitchenfest.. ..: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 8pm to 11pm - Pub Night ; $10 | 19+ 2026 Kitchenfest.. Featuring: Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean, Kimberley Fraser, Brent Chaisson Senior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's Club: - 7pm to 9:30pm-Amateur Musical Circle-local talent Dartmouth The Cottage Café | An Teachín: Paddler's Cove-300 Prince Albert Rd.: 6:30pm - Scottish Gaelic conversation group hosted by Cathy Ann MacPhee & Emily McEwan Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs) Driftwood Coastal Diner: 2103 Gottingen St.: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - live acoustic Irish traditional music jam; hosted by Ellen Gibling & Colin Carrigan Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Kim Dunn Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hands Dancing; annual groups exhibit Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: - Betty Lou School of Piano 9:30am to 11:30am - Musical Walking Tour 11:30am to 2pm - Daily Lunch Ceilidh with Entertainment Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Community Centre-St. Mary's Parish Hall: 11538 Main St.: 46°04.341′N 61°23.412′W: 902-945-2630: 7:30pm to 9pm - Tuesday Night Kitchenfest Céilidh-; $12 | All Ages | Pay at the Door Featuring: Katie McNally, Neil Pearlman, Melody Cameron, Derrick Cameron The Red Shoe Pub: .....2026 ..Kitchenfest: Main St.: 902-945-2996: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - Pub Night; $15 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: Robbie Fraser, Brenda Stubbert, Koryne MacDonald, Neil McDaniel North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Civic Centre - Bear Head Conference Room: ...2025 -Tuesday Ceilidhs. #30th: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-2591: 7:30pm to 9pm - Port Hawkesbury Kitchenfest Céilidh; $20 | All Ages | Pay at the Door Featuring: J.P. Cormier, Andrea Beaton, Troy MacGillivray Port Hood (Sestico) Clove Hitch Bar & Bistro: #8790 Hwy #19: 902-787-3035: 7pm to 10pm - Pub Night ; $15 | All Ages Until 9pm | Pay at the Door Kitchenfest Featuring: MacQuarrie Brothers, Douglas Cameron, Kolten MacDonell, Lawrence Cameron, Finley MacDougall Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College-Hall of Clans: ...2026 Kitchenfest: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: 10:30am to 2pm - Cultural Demonstrations Free with admission: Adults $10 | Youth (12 and under) $8 | Family (2 adults, 2 children) $25 8:30pm to 1am - The Big Bash; $35 + fees | 19+ | Advance Tickets Featuring: Signal Hill, Beech Hill, Coastline Gaelic College-MacKenzie Hall: ...2026; kitchenfest: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3441: 12:15pm to 1pm - Blas Math Lunchtime Céilidh- $20 | All Ages | Reserved Seating Featuring: Brian MacDonald, Katherine MacDonald 8:30pm - the big bash; with Signal Hill, Beech Hill, Coastline @$ 35+ 19+ St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn: ....2026 Kitchenfest: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: 6pm to 9pm - Pub Night; @ $15 | All Ages | Reserved Seating Featuring: Rachel Davis, Darren McMullen, Buddy MacDonald, Jason Roach Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmaster's Pub': ..Saturday Matinees: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: - Kitchenfest Sydney (Suidni) Daniel's Taphouse-Restaurant & Lounge: 456 Charlotte St.: 902-562-8586: - Country Josh all the way from the Yukon - KitchenFest / Féis a’ Chidsin Pub Nights The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse & Pub -2026 Kitchenfest: 424 Charlotte St.: 7pm to 10pm - Pub Night ; $10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: Evans and Doherty, Brian MacDonald, Abigail MacDonald, Mary Beth Carty Truro The Commune-Restaurant: 563 Prince St.: 902-843-1230: 6pm to 9pm - All Ages Open Mic with Meghan Lynn

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Wednesday, July 1st 2026

Baddeck (Badaig) Royal Canadian Legion Branch #53: ......2026 KitchenFest: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: 4pm to 7pm - Afternoon Pub @ $10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: Dawn Beaton, Margie Beaton, Kolten MacDonell, Eddie Cummings, Colin MacDonald St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam Young Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: .2026 Kitchenfest.. ..: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 8pm to 11pm - Pub Night ; $10 | 19+ 2026 Kitchenfest.. Featuring: Andrea Beaton, Troy MacGillivray, Katie McNally, Neil Pearlman, Colin MacDonald Dartmouth Dahlia: 15 Kings Wharf: 7pm to 10pm - Open Mic with Kam Hayes-our 2nd anniversary Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - Canada Day celebrations; piper at 5pm, bbq, fireworks 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Main Event Pub & Jigger’s Lounge: 99 Union St.: 902-849-4405: 6:30pm to 9:30pm - Pub Night ; $10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Kitchenfest Featuring: MacQuarrie Brothers, Jessie Helen MacNeil, Susan MacLean, Mary Beth Carty Hubbards Shore Club-Tuna Blue: 167 Shore Club Rd.: 902-857-1790: noon to 3pm - Peter Grant Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) North Shore Firehall: 46177 Cabot trail: 902-929-2822: 10am to 2pm - Weekly Gathering; FREE Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Kim Dunn Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hands Dancing; annual groups exhibit Whit's Public House @ The Cabot Links: 18 Cabot Lane: 902-258-3933: 7pm to 10pm - musician-Eddie Cummings Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: 8pm - summer concert series; Maggie’s Wake @$35 Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: - Betty Lou School of Piano 9:30am to 11:30am - Musical Walking Tour Lower Sackville Pink Piano Cafe & Lounge: 585 Sackville Dr.: - 1st & 3rd wednesday-is songwriters circle, & 2nd and 4th Wednesdays-is open stage Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station The Red Shoe Pub: .....2026 ..Kitchenfest: Main St.: 902-945-2996: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - Pub Night ; $15 | All Ages | Pay at the Door Featuring: Kyle MacDonald, Doug Lamey, Hilda Chiasson, James MacLean town: ...2026 July 1st to 5th-#58th -Mabou Ceilidh Days Festival: - #58th -Mabou Ceilidh Days Festival 2pm to 5pm - Canada day clebrations; Mabou marina; anything you can float race, lumber sports -4pm to 6pm-rib fest at hall -5pm to 7pm-boat rides with AJ & Bradley Beaton-Mabou Harbour wharf; @$ 20-pre registeration 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: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Mira River Boat Club: 545 Hillside Rd.: 902-564-8660: 5pm to 7pm - Driftwood Cape Breton North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman - music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Petit-Étang Information Centre Theatre-Cape Breton highlands National Park: ...2026 June 13th--The 16th Annual Cape Breton Highlands 3 Peak Challenge: 16648 Cabot Trail: 10am to 3pm - Piper in the Park along the Cabot Trail; Free | All Ages Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Granville Green: Canada Day: Granville St.: noon to 2pm - Canada Day kitchenfest Celebrations ; Free | All Ages Featuring: MacQuarrie Brothers, Stephen Gillis, Garett Beaton, Rodney MacDonald, Glenn Graham, Iain MacQuarrie, Patrick Gillis the Carriage House: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: 7pm to 10pm - open mic with host Rob Smith town-wide: ....2026 July 1st to 5th-Annual Festival of the Strait: - Annual Festival of the Strait Port Hood (Sestico) Admiral Lounge & Dining room: 148 Main St.: 902-787-3494: 7pm to 9pm - Wednesday Sessions at the Admiral; with tba Ross Ferry Marine Park: 1pm to 4pm - Canada Day -kitchenfest ; Free | All Ages Featuring: Michael Cavanaugh, Tracy Cavanaugh Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College-Concert Series-Instructor Ceilidhs: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Wednesday Night Instructors’ Ceilidh; In PERSON and ON-LINE @ $15 [held in the Great Hall of the Clans] St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn: ....2026 Kitchenfest: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: 6pm to 9pm - Pub Night ;@ $15 | All Ages | Reserved Seating Featuring: Robert Bouchard, Aaron Lewis, Kimberley Fraser, Mac Morin Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmaster's Pub': ..Saturday Matinees: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: - Kitchenfest Sydney (Suidni) Daniel's Taphouse-Restaurant & Lounge: 456 Charlotte St.: 902-562-8586: - KitchenFest / Féis a’ Chidsin Pub Nights The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse & Pub -2026 Kitchenfest: 424 Charlotte St.: 7pm to 10pm - Pub Night ; $10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: Coastline, Rodney MacDonald, Joël Chiasson, Malcolm MacNeil Truro Julias Lounge: 165 Willow St.: 8pm to midnight - acoustic jams

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Thursday, July 2nd 2026

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Heritage Museum: 20 East Main St.: 902-863-6160: 7pm to 8:30pm - ceildih with Anna Ludlow, Leona Williams, Junior Fraser, Matthew Anderson; @$ 10 St. FX-Schwartz School of business-room # 205: Antigonish International Film Festival: - ''Moses Coady & the Sisters of St. Martha go to the Keppoch''' the Ships of 1801 presents Arichat Island Nest Restaurant: 2344 Hwy #206: 902-226-0033: 7pm to 9pm - music with proceeds to Strait Richmond Palliative Care Society ( since 2019 ] Baddeck (Badaig) Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - Myth of the Ostrich St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Melody Cameron & Derrick Cameron Chéticamp Black Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: 1pm to 4pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & 10am to noon on last Saturday -Chéticamp Rug Hooking Group-ground floor; -[ Betty Ann Cormier; bacormier consultants@gmail.com 506-855-4480] Cleveland Friends United International Convention Centre: 26 Holger’s Lane: 902-295-3441: 7pm to 9pm - Kitchenfest concert; $25 + fees | All Ages | Reserved Tickets + General Seating Featuring: The Turnbull Brothers, John Pellerin, Heather Cameron, Jackie Dunn-MacIsaac, Kenny Stewart Dartmouth Montes Showbar Grill: 245 Waverley Rd.: 902-435-1770: 8pm - jam with-Dan Baird and his recurring cast Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Glendale (Bràigh na h-Aibhneadh) Father John Angus Rankin Cultural Centre: #4248 Highway 105: 902-625-3441: 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Kitchenfest Concert ; $25 | All Ages | Tickets at the Door Featuring: Mary Jane Lamond, Howie MacDonald, Kimberley Fraser, Aaron Lewis, Cameron MacNeil, Malcolm MacNeil Halifax (Halafacs) The Seahorse Tavern-: 2037 Gottingen St.: 902-423-7200: 7pm - @ $10-advance; New Music Thursday" series Hillsborough Glendyer Bed & Breakfast: 356 Smithville Rd, Mabou: 6pm - ""Spinning a Yarn""-guided tour; exploring the history of the Glendyer Mills Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort: #30 Buchanan Drive: 902-929-2584, 1-866-929-2585: - music with Elia Dunbinsky & friends Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Kim Dunn Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hands Dancing; annual groups exhibit 6:30pm to 8:30pm - @$15-thursday night ceilidhs local entertainers; & square dance lessons; host is Kyle Kenned MacDonald [musicians contact iccaevents@invernessarts.com ] Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre: ......2026 Kitchenfest: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 7pm to 9:30pm - Masters Piano Concert ; $35 + fees | All Ages | Reserved Tickets Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: - Betty Lou School of Piano 9:30am to 11:30am - Musical Walking Tour 6:30pm to 9pm - Masters Piano Concert; 11+ musicians Little Bras d'Or Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ; bring an instrument & join in; ; FREE Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station The Red Shoe Pub: .....2026 ..Kitchenfest: Main St.: 902-945-2996: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - Pub Night ; $15 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: Troy MacGillivray, Andrea Beaton, Joël Chiasson, Mary Beth Carty town: ...2026 July 1st to 5th-#58th -Mabou Ceilidh Days Festival: - #58th -Mabou Ceilidh Days Festival 1pm - beach day at West Mabou beach; sand sculpture, spike ball -6pm-Karoke dance party; [grades 4 to 6] BBQ-rink @$10 -6pm-spinning a yarn-Glendyre Mills tour -8pm-sunset yoga with Jenny MacKenzie; West Mabou beatch @$10 [ jennymackenzieyoga@gmail.com ] -8pm-Karoke dance party; [grades 7 to 9] BBQ-rink @$10 -9pm-family square dance at Glencoe Mills; @$10 -10pm-Karoke dance party; [grades 10 to 12] BBQ-rink @$10 Margaree Forks (Bruach Na h-Aibhne) Firemen’s club: 7811 Cabot trail: 902-248-2952: 7pm to 9pm - ''Herman's Jam' night music; 19+ donations to Margaree meals on wheels 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: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) town-wide: ....2026 July 1st to 5th-Annual Festival of the Strait: - Annual Festival of the Strait River Bourgeois Anne Sampson Seniors Building: 39 Recreation Rd.: 6:30pm to 9pm - Gerry's music circle with Edna & Gerry and Friends; Sackville Freemans: 902-865-2555: 8pm to 11pm - freejam open mic with freeham houseband, feat, host Jer Mombo Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College-Hall of Clans: ...2026 Kitchenfest: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: 10:30am to 2pm - Cultural Demonstrations Free with admission: Adults $10 | Youth (12 and under) $8 | Family (2 adults, 2 children) $25 1:30pm to 3pm - The Big Session; Donations Welcome at Door | All Ages Featuring: Kyle MacNeil, Sheumas MacNeil Gaelic College-MacKenzie Hall: ...2026; kitchenfest: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3441: 12:15pm to 1pm - Blas Math Lunchtime Céilidh- $20 | All Ages | Reserved Seating Featuring: Kyle MacNeil, Sheumas MacNeil 5pm to 6:30pm - Traditional Codfish Supper ; @ $25 | Reserved Tickets St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Bras d’Or Lakes Inn: ....2026 Kitchenfest: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: 6pm to 9pm - Pub Night ; @ $15 | All Ages | Reserved Seating Featuring: Robbie Fraser, Brenda Stubbert, Donna Marie DeWolfe, Myles Davidson, Harold Davidson Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmaster's Pub': ..Saturday Matinees: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: - Kitchenfest Sydney (Suidni) Daniel's Taphouse-Restaurant & Lounge: 456 Charlotte St.: 902-562-8586: - KitchenFest / Féis a’ Chidsin Pub Nights Holiday Inn-Eave Restaurant and Bar: 300 Esplanade: 902-562-7500, 1-877-660-8550: 6pm to 9pm - live entertainment with Carl Getto & Matt Nicholson Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 5pm to 8pm - entertainment with Aaron Lewis & Guest The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse & Pub -2026 Kitchenfest: 424 Charlotte St.: 7pm to 10pm - Pub Night ; $10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean, Michael Cavanaugh, Tracy Cavanaugh, Colin MacDonald

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Friday, July 3rd 2026

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) St. FX-Schwartz School of business-room # 205: Antigonish International Film Festival: - ''Moses Coady & the Sisters of St. Martha go to the Keppoch''' the Ships of 1801 presents Baddeck (Badaig) Bras d’or Yacht Club-Tiller & Wheel Lounge: 1 Jones St.: 902-295-2107: 5pm to 8pm - musician's circle / Jam sessions; all welcome Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - Myth of the Ostrich Royal Canadian Legion Branch #53: ......2026 KitchenFest: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: 8pm to 11pm - Pub Night @ $10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: Buddy MacDonald, Chrissy Crowley, Jason Roach, Sarah MacInnis St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - tba Boisdale (Baghasdal) Community Hall: ....KitchenFest 2026: 3810 Grand Narrows Highway: 902-871-2013: 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Concert in Boisdale Hall; @ $25 | All Ages | Reserved Tickets + General Seating Featuring: Dwayne Côté, Brian Doyle, Scott Macmillan, Eastbound Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: .2026 Kitchenfest.. ..: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 8pm to 11pm - Pub Night ; $10 | 19+ 2026 Kitchenfest.. Featuring: Kyle MacDonald, Robert Deveaux, Hilda Chiasson, James MacLean Creignish (Creiginnis) Community Hall: ...''Happy Hour Live Music'': 2123 Highway 19: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476: 6pm to 9pm - Callum MacDonald 6pm to 9pm - Happy Hour , great music as well. The CREIG Pub & Patio Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Cape Breton Singers Circle; $25 | All Ages | Reserved Tickets + General Seating Featuring: Aaron MacDonald, Darrell Keigan, Neil McDaniel, Steve Luxton, Deron Donovan; KitchenFest D’Escousse Groundswell Pub & Inn: # 3283 Highway 320: 902-777-7777: 6pm to 8pm - open mic with host Tyrone David Halifax (Halafacs) Prospect Road Community Center: Prospect Rd.: 7pm to 9pm - Jam Session The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 8pm - 6 TIX LEFT! Séan McCann Hubbards Shore Club-Tuna Blue: 167 Shore Club Rd.: 902-857-1790: 5pm to 8pm - Mike Lloyd Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Kim Dunn Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hands Dancing; annual groups exhibit Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: - Betty Lou School of Piano 9:30am to 11:30am - Musical Walking Tour Lake Ainslie (Loch Ainslidh) Lake Ainslie Fire Hall: ... Tuesday night Adult Square Dances: # 4550 Route # 395: 902-756-2790, 902-258-2442: 8pm to 11pm - kitchenfest Pub Night ; $15 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: Leanne Aucoin, Susan MacLean, Chris Babineau, Brennan MacDonald Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station The Red Shoe Pub: .....2026 ..Kitchenfest: Main St.: 902-945-2996: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - Pub Night; $15 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: Shelly Campbell, Donna Marie DeWolfe, Allan Dewar, Kenny Stewart town: ...2026 July 1st to 5th-#58th -Mabou Ceilidh Days Festival: - #58th -Mabou Ceilidh Days Festival 10am - Capes, crowns, cupcakes-[ primary to grade 2-] Hillsborough hall -2pm-ball hockey tournament-Arena @$10; all ages welcome -5pm-kid's ceilidh, petting zoo with 6 little farmers, Carictures, BBQ-Mabou Marina -6pm-boat parade-meet at Mabou Harbour wharf-then to Mabou Marina -6pm-music at the Marina with Young Inverness County singers, & the Celtic Touch Dancers -8pm to midnight-Marina outdoor pub night with Eddie Cummings; @$ 10 19+ -9:30pm-Fireworks at Mabou Marina 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: 8pm - Friday Fiddle concerts with Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Fire Hall & Recreation Centre: 3921 Gabarus Highway: 902-727-3161: 7pm to 9pm - Marion Bridge Guitar Circle; North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Northeast Margaree (Acarsaid Mhargaraidh) Seniors Hall: 66 Crowdis Cross Rd.: 2pm to 4pm - jam session ; FREE Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) town-wide: ....2026 July 1st to 5th-Annual Festival of the Strait: - Annual Festival of the Strait Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College-Hall of Clans: ...2026 Kitchenfest: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: 10:30am to 2pm - Cultural Demonstrations Free with admission: Adults $10 | Youth (12 and under) $8 | Family (2 adults, 2 children) $25 Gaelic College-MacKenzie Hall: ...2026; kitchenfest: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3441: 12:15pm to 1pm - Blas Math Lunchtime Céilidh -$20 | All Ages | Reserved Seating Featuring: Kinnon Beaton, Betty Beaton St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: ....2026. .Kitchenfest: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: 7pm to 10pm - Pub Night ; $15 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: Kenneth MacKenzie, Angus MacKenzie, Calum MacKenzie, Gabrielle MacLellan, Tom Daniels 8pm to 11pm - jam session with host Jay Smith Sydney (Suidni) Daniel's Taphouse-Restaurant & Lounge: 456 Charlotte St.: 902-562-8586: - KitchenFest / Féis a’ Chidsin Pub Nights The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - East Coast after dark -promoting Maritime culture, heritage and artistic talent The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse & Pub -2026 Kitchenfest: 424 Charlotte St.: 7pm to 10pm - Pub Night;$10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: Kyle MacNeil, Boyd MacNeil, Sheumas MacNeil, Donnie Campbell and Jinks O’Neill Trenton Hillside Community Hall: 27 Chance Harbour Rd.: 902-755-3938: 6:30pm to 9pm - Kitchen party jam; All singers and players welcome, musicians free of charge, audience @$ 5

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Saturday, July 4th 2026

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) St. FX-Schwartz School of business-room # 205: Antigonish International Film Festival: - ''Moses Coady & the Sisters of St. Martha go to the Keppoch''' the Ships of 1801 presents Arichat Royal Canadian Legion, Branch # 150: 1219 Veterans Memorial Dr.: 902-226-3089: 2pm to 4pm - ''music circle'''-jam session hosted by Daniel LeBlanc. Baddeck (Badaig) Alexander Graham Bell Museum: 559 Chebucto St.: 46°06.250′N 60°44.755′W: 902-295-2069: 10am to 1pm - Baddeck Farmers Market, vendors and music 7:30pm to 9:30pm - ''The Midsummer Music Series'' with Pianist Junwen Liang; @$ 25 Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - Myth of the Ostrich St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Mckayla MacNeil & Myles Davidson & Harold Davidson Chéticamp Black Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: 1pm to 4pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & 10am to noon on last Saturday -Chéticamp Rug Hooking Group-ground floor; -[ Betty Ann Cormier; bacormier consultants@gmail.com 506-855-4480] Doryman's tavern: .2026 Kitchenfest.. ..: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 3pm to 6pm - Afternoon Pub ; $10 | 19+ 2026 Kitchenfest.. Featuring: Douglas Cameron, Leanne Aucoin, Brenda Stubbert, Chris Babineau Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Main Event Pub & Jigger’s Lounge: 99 Union St.: 902-849-4405: 6:30pm to 9:30pm - Pub Night ; $10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Kitchenfest Featuring: Kenneth MacKenzie, Angus MacKenzie, Calum MacKenzie, Steve Luxton, Nathan Bishop MacDonald Glendale (Bràigh na h-Aibhneadh) Father John Angus Rankin Cultural Centre: #4248 Highway 105: 902-625-3441: 7pm to 10pm - Kitchenfest Square Dance ; $15 | All Ages | Pay at the Door Featuring: Troy MacGillivray, Brian MacDonald, Allan Dewar, Sandy MacDonald Halifax (Halafacs) St. Matthew's United Church: 3pm - Toronto Welsh Male Voice Choir; Hubbards Shore Club-Tuna Blue: 167 Shore Club Rd.: 902-857-1790: 5pm to 8pm - Jackson Weldon Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Allie Bennett Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hands Dancing; annual groups exhibit Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Saturday ceilidhs ; @$ 5: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: 5pm to 8pm - Dara Smith MacDonald and Adam Young Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am to 11:30am - Musical Walking Tour Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 8am - conversations, music, and the voices and views of Nova Scotia's Gaelic community. http://live.cioe975.ca/ 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickey noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquette Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station The Bridge - An Drochaid Museum: 11513 Main St.: 902-945-2311: 1:30pm - Luadhadh Mór Mhabu-annual milling frolic; Gaelic songs, conversation, tea; @$10 The Red Shoe Pub: .....2026 ..Kitchenfest: Main St.: 902-945-2996: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - Pub Night ; $15 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: Dawn Beaton, Gabrielle MacLellan, Bonny Jean MacDonald, Tom Daniels, Jackie Dunn-MacIsaac town: ...2026 July 1st to 5th-#58th -Mabou Ceilidh Days Festival: - #58th -Mabou Ceilidh Days Festival 8am to 10am - Pancake Breakfast- Mabou Hall @ $12 -8am-Softball Tournament in memory of Earl MacNeil 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 ; ''Hometown Pride'' ' Floats to meet from 11-11:30am -1pm to 3pm- The Big Picnic: Bouncy Castles, Tea tent, + Live Music with Keigan & Kiera; cow bingo Mabou Arena Grounds , + Beer Tent + Old School Games + Face Painting + BBQ' lemonade, -2pm-43rd Annual Luathadh Mòr Mhàbu - Mabou Milling Frolic - An Drochaid, The Bridge Museum ; tea -2pm- “Futon” Don Campbell Memorial Horseshoe Tournament | Tulloch Field, Brook Village -9pm to midnight-Family Square Dance ; West Mabou Hall @ $15 -10pm to midnight-outdoor pub night at Marina with Aaron MacDonald band; @$20 19+ Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh) the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs 8pm - Friday Fiddle concerts with Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series -Alter Ego New Glasgow (Glaschu Ùr) Glasgow Square Theatre: 155 Riverside Pkwy: 902-752-4800: 7:30pm - Ron Sexsmith, Terra Spencer North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) town-wide: ....2026 July 1st to 5th-Annual Festival of the Strait: - Annual Festival of the Strait Port Hood (Sestico) St. Stephen’s-Jubilee United Church Hall: 239 Main St.: 902-787-2740: 7pm to 9pm - The Little White Church music jam sessions @$ 5; & tea; All musicians are welcome ; Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: ....2026. .Kitchenfest: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: 7pm to 10pm - Pub Night; $15 | 19+ | Pay at the Door Featuring: Kyle MacDonald, Jason Roach, James MacLean, Darrell Keigan Sydney (Suidni) Daniel's Ale House-Restaurant & Lounge: ....2026 Kitchenfest: 6pm to 9pm - Pub Night ; $10 | All Ages | Pay at the Door Featuring: Angus MacKenzie, Calum MacKenzie, Kenneth MacKenzie, Brennan MacDonald Daniel's Taphouse-Restaurant & Lounge: 456 Charlotte St.: 902-562-8586: - KitchenFest / Féis a’ Chidsin Pub Nights The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - Cape Breton Kitchen party with Ron Neville-music of island musicians

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Sunday, July 5th 2026

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 2pm to 6pm - Daryl MacLean's COUNTRY GOLD; 4 hours of great Classic Country music. http://countrygold.ca/ 7pm to 8pm - the CJFX Ceilidh--Cape Breton Fiddles with Dave Gillis; 8pm to 10pm - Sounds Atlantic-with Paul Kerwin, Glenn Baker & his guests ; St. FX-Schwartz School of business-room # 205: Antigonish International Film Festival: - ''Moses Coady & the Sisters of St. Martha go to the Keppoch''' the Ships of 1801 presents Baddeck (Badaig) Freight Shed terrace: 5pm to 9pm - Nathan Bishop MacDonald Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - Myth of the Ostrich St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Mckayla MacNeil & Myles Davidson & Harold Davidson Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 2pm - Trad Sessions -join a community jam Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs) The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 7pm - Mel Farrimond (Full Band) EP Release Show w/ David Muise Hubbards Shore Club-Tuna Blue: 167 Shore Club Rd.: 902-857-1790: 2pm to 5pm - Tyler Key Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Allie Bennett Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hands Dancing; annual groups exhibit Whit's Public House @ The Cabot Links: 18 Cabot Lane: 902-258-3933: 11am to 2pm - Celtic fiddle and piano featuring local talent Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am to 11:30am - Musical Walking Tour Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 9am to 11am - Barn Dance with Keith Ross 3pm to 4pm - The Voice of New Scotland with Jean Watson Mabou (An Drochaid) Arena: ......Mabou Farmers Market: 186 Mabou Harbour Rd.: 46°04.614′N 61°24.074′W: 902-945-2378: 11am to 2pm - farmers market with local entertainment 11am to 2pm - Music from Drift Away Music CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station town: ...2026 July 1st to 5th-#58th -Mabou Ceilidh Days Festival: - #58th -Mabou Ceilidh Days Festival 8am - Softball Tournament - Tulloch Field, Brook Village, running all day BBQ beer tent -10:30am- Outdoor Pioneer Mass-St. Mary’s Parish Cemetery -11am to 2pm-Mabou Farmer's Market-mabou arena -11:30am-2m- Roast Beef Dinner -Mabou Hall @ $25 - 2pm- Lucky Duck Race + Teddy Bear Picnic + Children’s Book Reading: MacMillan’s Farm, Glendyer -6pm: Tug-of-War Competition-Tulloch Field, Brook Village [teams of 10 -5 guys & 5 gals] -7:30pm-annual Variety Concert in Mabou Hall; @$12 -8pm to 10pm-Outdoor family movie night at Big Belle farm-Mabou ridge Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh) the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs 8pm - Friday Fiddle concerts with Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman - music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) 101.5 FM The Hawk: 609 Church St.: 902-625-1220: 9am to 11am - East Coast Rising with Chuck Boudreau 11am to noon - East Coast Countdown with Cameron MacEachern http://www.eastcoastcountdown.com Granville Green: .......2026 July 5th to Aug 9th--#32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: - #32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts 7pm - Classified & Andre Pettipas town-wide: ....2026 July 1st to 5th-Annual Festival of the Strait: - Annual Festival of the Strait Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni) Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 11:30am to 2:30pm - Jazz entertainment with Carl Getto and Matt Nicholson Simeon's Family Restaurant: 581 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-562-0251: 4pm to 7pm - music with Aaron C Lewis; St. George’s Church Hall: ...summer 2026 Revival Music Series: 119 Charlotte St.& Nepean St.: 902-549-0329: 7pm - ''Rising Again''' with Adam Young, Jan Tetford, Matt Campbell, Robyn Cathcart, Sarah Walker ; @$ 25 The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 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-Sydney 8pm to 9pm - host Wayne Tucker with Favourites from Newfoundland and Labrador

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Monday, July 6th 2026

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 6pm to 10pm - Bob Kingsley's -Country top 40 Baddeck (Badaig) Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - Myth of the Ostrich St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Chrissy Crowley & Jason Roach Chéticamp Black Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: 1pm to 4pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & 10am to noon on last Saturday -Chéticamp Rug Hooking Group-ground floor; -[ Betty Ann Cormier; bacormier consultants@gmail.com 506-855-4480] Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs) The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 8pm to 10pm - Session with Dave MacIsaac & Louis Benoit Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Allie Bennett Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hands Dancing; annual groups exhibit Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am to 11:30am - Musical Walking Tour Louisbourg Firehall: Main St.: 7pm to 9pm - Louisbourg Guitar Circle; Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station 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: 8pm - Friday Fiddle concerts with Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Granville Green: .......2026 July 5th to Aug 9th--#32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: - #32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Summer youth session # 1

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Tuesday, July 7th 2026

Baddeck (Badaig) Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - Myth of the Ostrich St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLean Chester Lordly Park: 6pm to 8pm - Michele Mock & the Moccasins Chéticamp Black Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: 1pm to 4pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & 10am to noon on last Saturday -Chéticamp Rug Hooking Group-ground floor; -[ Betty Ann Cormier; bacormier consultants@gmail.com 506-855-4480] Senior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's Club: - 7pm to 9:30pm-Amateur Musical Circle-local talent Dartmouth Stairs United Church: 44 Hester St.: 7:30pm - Jazz Fest at Stairs The Cottage Café | An Teachín: Paddler's Cove-300 Prince Albert Rd.: 6:30pm - Scottish Gaelic conversation group hosted by Cathy Ann MacPhee & Emily McEwan Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs) Driftwood Coastal Diner: 2103 Gottingen St.: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - live acoustic Irish traditional music jam; hosted by Ellen Gibling & Colin Carrigan Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Steve Maclntyre Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hands Dancing; annual groups exhibit Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am to 11:30am - Musical Walking Tour Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Strathspey Performing Arts Centre: 11156 Hwy #19: 46°03.740′N 61°24.442′W: 902-945-5300: 7pm - Ships of 1801 Society production ''Moses Coady and the sisters of St. Martha go to the Keppoch'' 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: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs 8pm - Friday Fiddle concerts with Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Granville Green: .......2026 July 5th to Aug 9th--#32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: - #32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Summer youth session # 1

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Wednesday, July 8th 2026

Baddeck (Badaig) Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - Myth of the Ostrich St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam Young Dartmouth Dahlia: 15 Kings Wharf: 7pm to 10pm - Open Mic with Kam Hayes-our 2nd anniversary Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) North Shore Firehall: 46177 Cabot trail: 902-929-2822: 10am to 2pm - Weekly Gathering; FREE Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Steve Maclntyre Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hands Dancing; annual groups exhibit Whit's Public House @ The Cabot Links: 18 Cabot Lane: 902-258-3933: 7pm to 10pm - musician-Eddie Cummings Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am to 11:30am - Musical Walking Tour Lower Sackville Pink Piano Cafe & Lounge: 585 Sackville Dr.: - 1st & 3rd wednesday-is songwriters circle, & 2nd and 4th Wednesdays-is open stage Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station 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: 8pm - Friday Fiddle concerts with Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman - music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Granville Green: .......2026 July 5th to Aug 9th--#32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: - #32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts the Carriage House: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: 7pm to 10pm - open mic with host Rob Smith Port Hood (Sestico) Admiral Lounge & Dining room: 148 Main St.: 902-787-3494: 7pm to 9pm - Wednesday Sessions at the Admiral; with tba Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Summer youth session # 1 Gaelic College-Concert Series-Instructor Ceilidhs: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Wednesday Night Instructors’ Ceilidh; In PERSON and ON-LINE @ $15 [held in the Great Hall of the Clans] Sydney (Suidni) Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - Narnia Sacred Heart Downtown: 217 George St.: 902-919-2637: 7pm - dinner & music-; Toronto Welsh choir, & CB Chordsmen chorus; @$ 75 The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. Truro Julias Lounge: 165 Willow St.: 8pm to midnight - acoustic jams

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Thursday, July 9th 2026

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Heritage Museum: 20 East Main St.: 902-863-6160: 7pm to 8:30pm - ceildih with Stephanie MacDonald, Leona Williams, Junior Fraser, Scott Williams, Barry MacKenzie; @$ 10 Arichat Island Nest Restaurant: 2344 Hwy #206: 902-226-0033: 7pm to 9pm - music with proceeds to Strait Richmond Palliative Care Society ( since 2019 ] Baddeck (Badaig) Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - Myth of the Ostrich St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Melody Cameron & Derrick Cameron & Brian Doyle Chéticamp Black Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: 1pm to 4pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & 10am to noon on last Saturday -Chéticamp Rug Hooking Group-ground floor; -[ Betty Ann Cormier; bacormier consultants@gmail.com 506-855-4480] Dartmouth Montes Showbar Grill: 245 Waverley Rd.: 902-435-1770: 8pm - jam with-Dan Baird and his recurring cast Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs) The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 8:30pm - TD Halifax Jazz Festival Presents: The Mingus Project Hubbards Shore Club-Tuna Blue: 167 Shore Club Rd.: 902-857-1790: 5pm to 8pm - Peter Grant Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort: #30 Buchanan Drive: 902-929-2584, 1-866-929-2585: - music with Elia Dunbinsky & friends Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Steve Maclntyre Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hands Dancing; annual groups exhibit 6:30pm to 8:30pm - @$15-thursday night ceilidhs local entertainers; & square dance lessons; host is Kyle Kenned MacDonald [musicians contact iccaevents@invernessarts.com ] Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am to 11:30am - Musical Walking Tour Lake Ainslie (Loch Ainslidh) Fire Hall: ... 2026 July 9th to 11th-- annual-Scotsville Ceilidh Days: # 4550 Route # 395: 902-258-2546, 902-258-3236: - annual-Scotsville Ceilidh Days 11am - free swim at MacKinnon's Campground; BBQ -8pm-trivia night Little Bras d'Or Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ; bring an instrument & join in; ; FREE Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Forks (Bruach Na h-Aibhne) Firemen’s club: 7811 Cabot trail: 902-248-2952: 7pm to 9pm - ''Herman's Jam' night music; 19+ donations to Margaree meals on wheels 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: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs 8pm - Friday Fiddle concerts with Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Granville Green: .......2026 July 5th to Aug 9th--#32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: - #32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts Sackville Freemans: 902-865-2555: 8pm to 11pm - freejam open mic with freeham houseband, feat, host Jer Mombo Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Summer youth session # 1 Sydney (Suidni) Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - Narnia Holiday Inn-Eave Restaurant and Bar: 300 Esplanade: 902-562-7500, 1-877-660-8550: 6pm to 9pm - live entertainment with Carl Getto & Matt Nicholson Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 5pm to 8pm - entertainment with Aaron Lewis & Guest

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Friday, July 10th 2026

Baddeck (Badaig) Bras d’or Yacht Club-Tiller & Wheel Lounge: 1 Jones St.: 902-295-2107: 5pm to 8pm - musician's circle / Jam sessions; all welcome Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - Myth of the Ostrich St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Andrea Beaton & Friends Creignish (Creiginnis) Community Hall: ...''Happy Hour Live Music'': 2123 Highway 19: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476: 6pm to 9pm - Heather & Shane 6pm to 9pm - Happy Hour , great music as well. The CREIG Pub & Patio Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. D’Escousse Groundswell Pub & Inn: # 3283 Highway 320: 902-777-7777: 6pm to 8pm - open mic with host Tyrone David Glace Bay (Glasbaidh) The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: 7:30pm - Johnny Harris-''Glace Bay NS''- with Fraser Young, Graham Chittenden, Nour Hadidi Halifax (Halafacs) Prospect Road Community Center: Prospect Rd.: 7pm to 9pm - Jam Session The Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: 8:30pm - TD Halifax Jazz Festival Presents: Elysia Biro Hubbards Shore Club-Tuna Blue: 167 Shore Club Rd.: 902-857-1790: 5pm to 8pm - Joshua Pelham Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Rob Maclean Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hands Dancing; annual groups exhibit Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am to 11:30am - Musical Walking Tour Lake Ainslie (Loch Ainslidh) Fire Hall: ... 2026 July 9th to 11th-- annual-Scotsville Ceilidh Days: # 4550 Route # 395: 902-258-2546, 902-258-3236: - annual-Scotsville Ceilidh Days 6pm - kids ball game, -7pm-adult ball gaeme-Scotsville Daze/Lake Ainslie Lakers; BBQ Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station 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: 8pm - Friday Fiddle concerts with Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Fire Hall & Recreation Centre: 3921 Gabarus Highway: 902-727-3161: 7pm to 9pm - Marion Bridge Guitar Circle; Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series Mulgrave Marina: ...2026 July 10th to 19th-Scotia Days: Loggie St.: - Scotia Days; Town: .....2026 July 10th to 19th-Annual Mulgrave Scotia Days Festival: - Annual Mulgrave Scotia Days Festival "Ye Olde Scotia Days" North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Northeast Margaree (Acarsaid Mhargaraidh) Seniors Hall: 66 Crowdis Cross Rd.: 2pm to 4pm - jam session ; FREE Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Granville Green: .......2026 July 5th to Aug 9th--#32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: - #32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Summer youth session # 1 St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: 8pm to 11pm - jam session with host Jay Smith Sydney (Suidni) Capri Cabaret: 235 Charlotte St.: 902-539-6195: 7pm - open act is The Shithawks.-GOB Return to Sydney; @$ 45 19+ Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - Narnia The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - East Coast after dark -promoting Maritime culture, heritage and artistic talent Trenton Hillside Community Hall: 27 Chance Harbour Rd.: 902-755-3938: 6:30pm to 9pm - Kitchen party jam; All singers and players welcome, musicians free of charge, audience @$ 5

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Saturday, July 11th 2026

Baddeck (Badaig) Alexander Graham Bell Museum: 559 Chebucto St.: 46°06.250′N 60°44.755′W: 902-295-2069: 10am to 1pm - Baddeck Farmers Market, vendors and music Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - Myth of the Ostrich St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - & Buddy MacDonald Chéticamp Black Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: 1pm to 4pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & 10am to noon on last Saturday -Chéticamp Rug Hooking Group-ground floor; -[ Betty Ann Cormier; bacormier consultants@gmail.com 506-855-4480] Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Glendale (Bràigh na h-Aibhneadh) St. Mary of Angels Parish Hall: 4216 Trans Canada Hwy # 105: 6pm to 9pm - monthly pub nite with Ashley MacDonnell; 19+ Havre Boucher Community Centre: 12401 Highway #4: 902-234-2188: 7pm to midnight - Daryl Maclean’s Country Gold & Beach Party i@$20 Hillsborough Hillsborough/Glendyer Hall: # 4738-Hwy #252: 902-258-5265: 7pm to 9pm - Ronelda Aylward's -Hillsborough jam sessions, bi-weekly @ $ 5; entertainers Free, Hubbards Shore Club-Tuna Blue: 167 Shore Club Rd.: 902-857-1790: 1pm to 4pm - Fog Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Rob Maclean Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hands Dancing; annual groups exhibit Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Saturday ceilidhs ; @$ 5: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: 5pm to 8pm - Kenneth MacKenzie Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am to 11:30am - Musical Walking Tour Lake Ainslie (Loch Ainslidh) Fire Hall: ... 2026 July 9th to 11th-- annual-Scotsville Ceilidh Days: # 4550 Route # 395: 902-258-2546, 902-258-3236: - annual-Scotsville Ceilidh Days noon - parade; BBQ; kids games, bingo, cake walk -4pm-beer garden with Eddie Cummings; @$ 15; 19+ Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 8am - conversations, music, and the voices and views of Nova Scotia's Gaelic community. http://live.cioe975.ca/ 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickey noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquette Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station 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: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs 8pm - Friday Fiddle concerts with Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series -DJ Nelson Scott Mulgrave Marina: ...2026 July 10th to 19th-Scotia Days: Loggie St.: - Scotia Days; Town: .....2026 July 10th to 19th-Annual Mulgrave Scotia Days Festival: - Annual Mulgrave Scotia Days Festival "Ye Olde Scotia Days" North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Granville Green: .......2026 July 5th to Aug 9th--#32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: - #32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni) Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - Narnia Southend Community Centre: 28 Hillview St.: - Open Doors: Cape Breton Women in Harmony [ Email: Opendoorscapebreton@gmail.com to apply ] The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - Cape Breton Kitchen party with Ron Neville-music of island musicians

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Sunday, July 12th 2026

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 2pm to 6pm - Daryl MacLean's COUNTRY GOLD; 4 hours of great Classic Country music. http://countrygold.ca/ 7pm to 8pm - the CJFX Ceilidh--Cape Breton Fiddles with Dave Gillis; 8pm to 10pm - Sounds Atlantic-with Paul Kerwin, Glenn Baker & his guests ; Baddeck (Badaig) Freight Shed terrace: 5pm to 9pm - Nathan Bishop MacDonald Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - Myth of the Ostrich St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - & Buddy MacDonald Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 2pm - Trad Sessions -join a community jam Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Rob Maclean Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hands Dancing; annual groups exhibit Whit's Public House @ The Cabot Links: 18 Cabot Lane: 902-258-3933: 11am to 2pm - Celtic fiddle and piano featuring local talent Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am to 11:30am - Musical Walking Tour Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 9am to 11am - Barn Dance with Keith Ross 3pm to 4pm - The Voice of New Scotland with Jean Watson Mabou (An Drochaid) Arena: ......Mabou Farmers Market: 186 Mabou Harbour Rd.: 46°04.614′N 61°24.074′W: 902-945-2378: 11am to 2pm - farmers market with local entertainment 11am to 2pm - Music from Eddie Cummings. CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station 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: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs 8pm - Friday Fiddle concerts with Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series Mulgrave Marina: ...2026 July 10th to 19th-Scotia Days: Loggie St.: - Scotia Days; Town: .....2026 July 10th to 19th-Annual Mulgrave Scotia Days Festival: - Annual Mulgrave Scotia Days Festival "Ye Olde Scotia Days" New Waterford (Portlairge Ùr) Colliery Lands Park: ...2026 July 12th to 19th-#43rd Annual Coal Dust Days: 902-862-4710: - #43rd Annual Coal Dust Day North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman - music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) 101.5 FM The Hawk: 609 Church St.: 902-625-1220: 9am to 11am - East Coast Rising with Chuck Boudreau 11am to noon - East Coast Countdown with Cameron MacEachern http://www.eastcoastcountdown.com Granville Green: .......2026 July 5th to Aug 9th--#32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: - #32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts 7pm - RG Schaller and the Peacemakers, Isabella Samson The Evergreen seniors Club: 2pm to 5pm - Evergreen Jam Session with Duncan Gillis; @$ 5; (there is a charge for the lunch). Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni) Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - Narnia Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 11:30am to 2:30pm - Jazz entertainment with Carl Getto and Matt Nicholson Simeon's Family Restaurant: 581 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-562-0251: 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: 7pm - ''the Writer's Room'' with Ava Vallis, Amelia Sampson, Victoria McDougall; @$ 25 The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 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-Sydney 8pm to 9pm - host Wayne Tucker with Favourites from Newfoundland and Labrador

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Monday, July 13th 2026

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 6pm to 10pm - Bob Kingsley's -Country top 40 Baddeck (Badaig) Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - Myth of the Ostrich St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Chrissy Crowley & Jason Roach Chéticamp Black Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: 1pm to 4pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & 10am to noon on last Saturday -Chéticamp Rug Hooking Group-ground floor; -[ Betty Ann Cormier; bacormier consultants@gmail.com 506-855-4480] Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs) The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 8pm to 10pm - Session with Dave MacIsaac & Louis Benoit Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Rob Maclean Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hands Dancing; annual groups exhibit Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am to 11:30am - Musical Walking Tour Louisbourg Firehall: Main St.: 7pm to 9pm - Louisbourg Guitar Circle; Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station 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: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs 8pm - Friday Fiddle concerts with Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series Mulgrave Marina: ...2026 July 10th to 19th-Scotia Days: Loggie St.: - Scotia Days; Town: .....2026 July 10th to 19th-Annual Mulgrave Scotia Days Festival: - Annual Mulgrave Scotia Days Festival "Ye Olde Scotia Days" New Waterford (Portlairge Ùr) Colliery Lands Park: ...2026 July 12th to 19th-#43rd Annual Coal Dust Days: 902-862-4710: - #43rd Annual Coal Dust Day North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Granville Green: .......2026 July 5th to Aug 9th--#32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: - #32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Youth Summer Session # 2

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Tuesday, July 14th 2026

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - MAIN STAGE-Murder at Ackerton Manor by Steven Gallagher Baddeck (Badaig) Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - Myth of the Ostrich St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - tba Chester Lordly Park: 6pm to 8pm - Cut Split and Delivered Chéticamp Black Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: 1pm to 4pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & 10am to noon on last Saturday -Chéticamp Rug Hooking Group-ground floor; -[ Betty Ann Cormier; bacormier consultants@gmail.com 506-855-4480] Senior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's Club: - 7pm to 9:30pm-Amateur Musical Circle-local talent Dartmouth The Cottage Café | An Teachín: Paddler's Cove-300 Prince Albert Rd.: 6:30pm - Scottish Gaelic conversation group hosted by Cathy Ann MacPhee & Emily McEwan Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs) Driftwood Coastal Diner: 2103 Gottingen St.: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - live acoustic Irish traditional music jam; hosted by Ellen Gibling & Colin Carrigan Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Darrell Keigan Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hands Dancing; annual groups exhibit Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am to 11:30am - Musical Walking Tour Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station 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: 8pm - Friday Fiddle concerts with Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series Mulgrave Marina: ...2026 July 10th to 19th-Scotia Days: Loggie St.: - Scotia Days; Town: .....2026 July 10th to 19th-Annual Mulgrave Scotia Days Festival: - Annual Mulgrave Scotia Days Festival "Ye Olde Scotia Days" New Waterford (Portlairge Ùr) Colliery Lands Park: ...2026 July 12th to 19th-#43rd Annual Coal Dust Days: 902-862-4710: - #43rd Annual Coal Dust Day North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Granville Green: .......2026 July 5th to Aug 9th--#32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: - #32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Youth Summer Session # 2 Truro The Commune-Restaurant: 563 Prince St.: 902-843-1230: 6pm to 9pm - All Ages Open Mic with Meghan Lynn

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Wednesday, July 15th 2026

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - MAIN STAGE-Murder at Ackerton Manor by Steven Gallagher Baddeck (Badaig) Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - Myth of the Ostrich St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam Young Dartmouth Dahlia: 15 Kings Wharf: 7pm to 10pm - Open Mic with Kam Hayes-our 2nd anniversary Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Dundee (Dùn Deagh) Dundee Resort & Golf Club-Macrae's dining room: 2750 West Bay Highway: 902-345-2649, 1-844-638-6333: - Echo-Dana Ryan Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) North Shore Firehall: 46177 Cabot trail: 902-929-2822: 10am to 2pm - Weekly Gathering; FREE Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Darrell Keigan Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hands Dancing; annual groups exhibit Whit's Public House @ The Cabot Links: 18 Cabot Lane: 902-258-3933: 7pm to 10pm - musician-Eddie Cummings Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am to 11:30am - Musical Walking Tour Lower Sackville Pink Piano Cafe & Lounge: 585 Sackville Dr.: - 1st & 3rd wednesday-is songwriters circle, & 2nd and 4th Wednesdays-is open stage Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station 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: 8pm - Friday Fiddle concerts with Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series Millbrook Millbrook Power Centre: 42 Legends Avenue: - World Waltes Championship; [giselle@kinv.ca] Mulgrave Marina: ...2026 July 10th to 19th-Scotia Days: Loggie St.: - Scotia Days; Town: .....2026 July 10th to 19th-Annual Mulgrave Scotia Days Festival: - Annual Mulgrave Scotia Days Festival "Ye Olde Scotia Days" New Waterford (Portlairge Ùr) Colliery Lands Park: ...2026 July 12th to 19th-#43rd Annual Coal Dust Days: 902-862-4710: - #43rd Annual Coal Dust Day North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman - music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Granville Green: .......2026 July 5th to Aug 9th--#32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: - #32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts the Carriage House: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: 7pm to 10pm - open mic with host Rob Smith Port Hood (Sestico) Admiral Lounge & Dining room: 148 Main St.: 902-787-3494: 7pm to 9pm - Wednesday Sessions at the Admiral; with tba Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Youth Summer Session # 2 Gaelic College-Concert Series-Instructor Ceilidhs: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Wednesday Night Instructors’ Ceilidh; In PERSON and ON-LINE @ $15 [held in the Great Hall of the Clans] Sydney (Suidni) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. Truro Julias Lounge: 165 Willow St.: 8pm to midnight - acoustic jams

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Thursday, July 16th 2026

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Heritage Museum: 20 East Main St.: 902-863-6160: 7pm to 8:30pm - ceildih with Donna Marie DeWolfe, Leona Williams, Junior Fraser, Grayson Hudson; @$ 10 St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - MAIN STAGE-Murder at Ackerton Manor by Steven Gallagher Arichat Island Nest Restaurant: 2344 Hwy #206: 902-226-0033: 7pm to 9pm - music with proceeds to Strait Richmond Palliative Care Society ( since 2019 ] Baddeck (Badaig) Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - Myth of the Ostrich St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Melody Cameron & Derrick Cameron & Brian Doyle Chéticamp Black Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: 1pm to 4pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & 10am to noon on last Saturday -Chéticamp Rug Hooking Group-ground floor; -[ Betty Ann Cormier; bacormier consultants@gmail.com 506-855-4480] Dartmouth Montes Showbar Grill: 245 Waverley Rd.: 902-435-1770: 8pm - jam with-Dan Baird and his recurring cast Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Hubbards Shore Club-Tuna Blue: 167 Shore Club Rd.: 902-857-1790: 5pm to 8pm - Mike Lloyd Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort: #30 Buchanan Drive: 902-929-2584, 1-866-929-2585: - music with Elia Dunbinsky & friends Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Darrell Keigan Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hands Dancing; annual groups exhibit 6:30pm to 8:30pm - @$15-thursday night ceilidhs local entertainers; & square dance lessons; host is Kyle Kenned MacDonald [musicians contact iccaevents@invernessarts.com ] Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am to 11:30am - Musical Walking Tour Little Bras d'Or Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ; bring an instrument & join in; ; FREE Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Forks (Bruach Na h-Aibhne) Firemen’s club: 7811 Cabot trail: 902-248-2952: 7pm to 9pm - ''Herman's Jam' night music; 19+ donations to Margaree meals on wheels 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: 8pm - Friday Fiddle concerts with Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series Millbrook Millbrook Power Centre: 42 Legends Avenue: - World Waltes Championship; [giselle@kinv.ca] Mulgrave Marina: ...2026 July 10th to 19th-Scotia Days: Loggie St.: - Scotia Days; Town: .....2026 July 10th to 19th-Annual Mulgrave Scotia Days Festival: - Annual Mulgrave Scotia Days Festival "Ye Olde Scotia Days" New Waterford (Portlairge Ùr) Colliery Lands Park: ...2026 July 12th to 19th-#43rd Annual Coal Dust Days: 902-862-4710: - #43rd Annual Coal Dust Day North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Granville Green: .......2026 July 5th to Aug 9th--#32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: - #32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts River Bourgeois Anne Sampson Seniors Building: 39 Recreation Rd.: 6:30pm to 9pm - Gerry's music circle with Edna & Gerry and Friends; River John (Abhainn Eòin) farm: ....2026 July 16th to 18th- #15th annual Bainfest: 18 Wildflower Lane: 902-440-0803: - #15th annual Bainfest Sackville Freemans: 902-865-2555: 8pm to 11pm - freejam open mic with freeham houseband, feat, host Jer Mombo Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Youth Summer Session # 2 Summerville Kempt Shore campground: 5701 Highway 215: - 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 Rogue Sydney (Suidni) Holiday Inn-Eave Restaurant and Bar: 300 Esplanade: 902-562-7500, 1-877-660-8550: 6pm to 9pm - live entertainment with Carl Getto & Matt Nicholson Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 5pm to 8pm - entertainment with Aaron Lewis & Guest

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Friday, July 17th 2026

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - MAIN STAGE-Murder at Ackerton Manor by Steven Gallagher Baddeck (Badaig) Bras d’or Yacht Club-Tiller & Wheel Lounge: 1 Jones St.: 902-295-2107: 5pm to 8pm - musician's circle / Jam sessions; all welcome Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - Myth of the Ostrich St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Kevin Levesconte & Neil McDaniel Big Baddeck Little Church –Vicar's View-was St. Andrew’s United Church: 1450 Westside Rd.: - Dave Gunning & Mark Lang ;concert-series Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: - Lennie Gallant, Creignish (Creiginnis) Community Hall: ...''Happy Hour Live Music'': 2123 Highway 19: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476: 6pm to 9pm - the J-Walkers band 6pm to 9pm - Happy Hour , great music as well. The CREIG Pub & Patio Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. D’Escousse Groundswell Pub & Inn: # 3283 Highway 320: 902-777-7777: 6pm to 8pm - open mic with host Tyrone David Halifax (Halafacs) Prospect Road Community Center: Prospect Rd.: 7pm to 9pm - Jam Session Hubbards Shore Club-Tuna Blue: 167 Shore Club Rd.: 902-857-1790: 5pm to 8pm - Shaun Richards Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Nathan MacDonald Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hands Dancing; annual groups exhibit Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am to 11:30am - Musical Walking Tour Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station 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: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs 8pm - Friday Fiddle concerts with Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Fire Hall & Recreation Centre: 3921 Gabarus Highway: 902-727-3161: 7pm to 9pm - Marion Bridge Guitar Circle; Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series Mulgrave Marina: ...2026 July 10th to 19th-Scotia Days: Loggie St.: - Scotia Days; Town: .....2026 July 10th to 19th-Annual Mulgrave Scotia Days Festival: - Annual Mulgrave Scotia Days Festival "Ye Olde Scotia Days" New Waterford (Portlairge Ùr) Army, Navy, Air Force Veterans Unit #217 Hall: Wilson Ave. & Smith St.: 902-862-2423: 8pm to midnight - Coal dust days-dance night with Erin O'Brien band @ $15 Colliery Lands Park: ...2026 July 12th to 19th-#43rd Annual Coal Dust Days: 902-862-4710: - #43rd Annual Coal Dust Day 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 North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Northeast Margaree (Acarsaid Mhargaraidh) Seniors Hall: 66 Crowdis Cross Rd.: 2pm to 4pm - jam session ; FREE Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Granville Green: .......2026 July 5th to Aug 9th--#32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: - #32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts River John (Abhainn Eòin) farm: ....2026 July 16th to 18th- #15th annual Bainfest: 18 Wildflower Lane: 902-440-0803: - #15th annual Bainfest Rocky Bay Community hall: 902-631-4200: 8pm to midnight - Rebel Road Band ; $15 19+ Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Youth Summer Session # 2 St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: 8pm to 11pm - jam session with host Jay Smith Summerville Kempt Shore campground: 5701 Highway 215: - Music Festival; the public service, JP Cormier, Terra Spencer Band, Charlie A/Court band Campbell & Johnston, Kim Dunn, Matt Hughes band, the Divorcees, Julia Cunnungham, Lady Rogue Sydney (Suidni) Open Hearth Park: ...2026 July 17th to 19th--Rotary Ribfest: 190 Ferry Street: - #12th annual Rotary Ribfest The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - East Coast after dark -promoting Maritime culture, heritage and artistic talent Sydney Mines (Méinnean Baile Shuidni) Royal Canadian Legion Branch #8-Breton: 769 Main St.: 902-736-3206: 8pm to midnight - Sydney Mines High 50 year School Reunion. Trenton Hillside Community Hall: 27 Chance Harbour Rd.: 902-755-3938: 6:30pm to 9pm - Kitchen party jam; All singers and players welcome, musicians free of charge, audience @$ 5

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Saturday, July 18th 2026

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - MAIN STAGE-Murder at Ackerton Manor by Steven Gallagher Baddeck (Badaig) Alexander Graham Bell Museum: 559 Chebucto St.: 46°06.250′N 60°44.755′W: 902-295-2069: 10am to 1pm - Baddeck Farmers Market, vendors and music Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - Myth of the Ostrich St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Rachel Davis & Darren McMullen Chéticamp Black Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: 1pm to 4pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & 10am to noon on last Saturday -Chéticamp Rug Hooking Group-ground floor; -[ Betty Ann Cormier; bacormier consultants@gmail.com 506-855-4480] Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Hubbards Shore Club-Tuna Blue: 167 Shore Club Rd.: 902-857-1790: 1pm to 4pm - DJ IV Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Nathan MacDonald Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hands Dancing; annual groups exhibit Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Saturday ceilidhs ; @$ 5: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: 5pm to 8pm - Shelly Campbell and Allan Dewar Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am to 11:30am - Musical Walking Tour Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 8am - conversations, music, and the voices and views of Nova Scotia's Gaelic community. http://live.cioe975.ca/ 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickey noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquette Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station 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: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs 8pm - Friday Fiddle concerts with Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series -the high boys 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series Mulgrave Marina: ...2026 July 10th to 19th-Scotia Days: Loggie St.: - Scotia Days; Town: .....2026 July 10th to 19th-Annual Mulgrave Scotia Days Festival: - Annual Mulgrave Scotia Days Festival "Ye Olde Scotia Days" New Glasgow (Glaschu Ùr) Trinity United Church: 151 Temperance St.: 7pm to 9:30pm - Lennie Gallant; @$35 New Waterford (Portlairge Ùr) Colliery Lands Park: ...2026 July 12th to 19th-#43rd Annual Coal Dust Days: 902-862-4710: - #43rd Annual Coal Dust Day North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Granville Green: .......2026 July 5th to Aug 9th--#32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: - #32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts Port Hood (Sestico) St. Stephen’s-Jubilee United Church Hall: 239 Main St.: 902-787-2740: 7pm to 9pm - The Little White Church music jam sessions @$ 5; & tea; All musicians are welcome ; River John (Abhainn Eòin) farm: ....2026 July 16th to 18th- #15th annual Bainfest: 18 Wildflower Lane: 902-440-0803: - #15th annual Bainfest Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Summerville Kempt Shore campground: 5701 Highway 215: - 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 Rogue Sydney (Suidni) Open Hearth Park: ...2026 July 17th to 19th--Rotary Ribfest: 190 Ferry Street: - #12th annual Rotary Ribfest The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - Cape Breton Kitchen party with Ron Neville-music of island musicians

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Sunday, July 19th 2026

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 2pm to 6pm - Daryl MacLean's COUNTRY GOLD; 4 hours of great Classic Country music. http://countrygold.ca/ 7pm to 8pm - the CJFX Ceilidh--Cape Breton Fiddles with Dave Gillis; 8pm to 10pm - Sounds Atlantic-with Paul Kerwin, Glenn Baker & his guests ; St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - MAIN STAGE-Murder at Ackerton Manor by Steven Gallagher Avondale Avon River -Artists landing art gallery: 17 Belmont Rd.: 3pm - Janelle Levesque, Tayler Jade 3pm - Sofa Sundays upstairs on third sunday monthly; info@fullcirclefestival.ca Baddeck (Badaig) Freight Shed terrace: 5pm to 9pm - Nathan Bishop MacDonald Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - Myth of the Ostrich St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Rachel Davis & Darren McMullen Big Pond (Am Pòn Mòr) Former ball field behind the church: ....20265 -July 19th- Annual Big Pond outdoor Summer Festival: 7193 East Bay Hwy.: 902-828-3138: 2pm - Big Pond Concert with Cape Breton Fiddlers Association, Brenda Stubbert, Howie MacDonald, Andrea Beaton, Donna Marie DeWolfe, and more to be announced Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 2pm - Trad Sessions -join a community jam Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Florence Florence Fire Hall: 42 Kempt St;: 7pm to 9pm - Florence Community days with Coast Line; o outdoor stage Guysborough Intervale St. Patrick’s Hall: 175 North Intervale Rd.: 2pm - Kitchen party. all welcome; @$ 5; and a lunch Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Nathan MacDonald Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hands Dancing; annual groups exhibit Whit's Public House @ The Cabot Links: 18 Cabot Lane: 902-258-3933: 11am to 2pm - Celtic fiddle and piano featuring local talent Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am to 11:30am - Musical Walking Tour Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 9am to 11am - Barn Dance with Keith Ross 3pm to 4pm - The Voice of New Scotland with Jean Watson Mabou (An Drochaid) Arena: ......Mabou Farmers Market: 186 Mabou Harbour Rd.: 46°04.614′N 61°24.074′W: 902-945-2378: 11am to 2pm - Music from Kenneth MacKenzie and students from Taigh Sgiole 11am to 2pm - farmers market with local entertainment CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station 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: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs 8pm - Friday Fiddle concerts with Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series Mulgrave Marina: ...2026 July 10th to 19th-Scotia Days: Loggie St.: - Scotia Days; Town: .....2026 July 10th to 19th-Annual Mulgrave Scotia Days Festival: - Annual Mulgrave Scotia Days Festival "Ye Olde Scotia Days" New Waterford (Portlairge Ùr) Colliery Lands Park: ...2026 July 12th to 19th-#43rd Annual Coal Dust Days: 902-862-4710: - #43rd Annual Coal Dust Day 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Coal Dust Days closing fireworks; Erin O’Brien and Ronnie Hogan North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman - music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) 101.5 FM The Hawk: 609 Church St.: 902-625-1220: 9am to 11am - East Coast Rising with Chuck Boudreau 11am to noon - East Coast Countdown with Cameron MacEachern http://www.eastcoastcountdown.com Granville Green: .......2026 July 5th to Aug 9th--#32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: - #32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts 7pm - Lennie Gallant, Brett Matthews Port Hood (Sestico) Lynn & Cyril Chisholm's Blathan Garden: 110 Concert St.: 6pm to 7:30pm - ''Chill on the Hill'''-live music with Lynn Chisholm with vintage tea @$15; limited seating; message LynnChisholm@hotmail.com or text 902-302-8431 Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Summerville Kempt Shore campground: 5701 Highway 215: - Music Festival; the public service, JP Cormier, Terra Spencer Band, Charlie A/Court band Campbell & Johnston, Kim Dunn, Matt Hughes band, the Divorcees, Julia Cunnungham, Lady Rogue Sydney (Suidni) Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 11:30am to 2:30pm - Jazz entertainment with Carl Getto and Matt Nicholson Open Hearth Park: ...2026 July 17th to 19th--Rotary Ribfest: 190 Ferry Street: - #12th annual Rotary Ribfest Simeon's Family Restaurant: 581 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-562-0251: 4pm to 7pm - music with Aaron C Lewis; St. George’s Church Hall: ...summer 2026 Revival Music Series: 119 Charlotte St.& Nepean St.: 902-549-0329: 7pm - ''Cape Breton Fyre'' with Paul Gatchell & friends; @$ 25 The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 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-Sydney 8pm to 9pm - host Wayne Tucker with Favourites from Newfoundland and Labrador

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Monday, July 20th 2026

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 6pm to 10pm - Bob Kingsley's -Country top 40 St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - MAIN STAGE-Murder at Ackerton Manor by Steven Gallagher Baddeck (Badaig) Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - Myth of the Ostrich St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Chrissy Crowley & Jason Roach Canso (Baile Chanso) Canso Sportsplex: ....2026 July 20th to 26th- #29th Annual Stan Rogers Folk Festival: Queen St. Extension: 1-888-554-7826: - #29th Annual Stan Rogers Folk Festival, the Stanfest Roadshow: 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; @$ 25 Chéticamp Black Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: 1pm to 4pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & 10am to noon on last Saturday -Chéticamp Rug Hooking Group-ground floor; -[ Betty Ann Cormier; bacormier consultants@gmail.com 506-855-4480] Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs) The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 8pm to 10pm - Session with Dave MacIsaac & Louis Benoit Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Buddy MacDonald Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hands Dancing; annual groups exhibit Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am to 11:30am - Musical Walking Tour Louisbourg Firehall: Main St.: 7pm to 9pm - Louisbourg Guitar Circle; Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station 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: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs 8pm - Friday Fiddle concerts with Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Granville Green: .......2026 July 5th to Aug 9th--#32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: - #32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Summer Youth Session # 3;

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Tuesday, July 21st 2026

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - MAIN STAGE-Murder at Ackerton Manor by Steven Gallagher Arichat New Horizon Seniors Club: 2372 Hwy #206: 7pm to 9pm - kitchen party; with Tyrone David, Al Fazio; 19+, @$10 Baddeck (Badaig) Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - Myth of the Ostrich St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLean Canso (Baile Chanso) Canso Sportsplex: ....2026 July 20th to 26th- #29th Annual Stan Rogers Folk Festival: Queen St. Extension: 1-888-554-7826: - #29th Annual Stan Rogers Folk Festival, the Stanfest Roadshow: 7pm - at the Castaway Cafe-Guysborough; 'Back to the Country' with Daniel James McFadyen; @$ 25 7pm - at St. Agnes Parish Hall-Little Dover; ''JP & Friends' with JP Cormier, Jake Lauxon, Darren McMullen; @$ 20 7pm - at Country Harbour -Gun Club with 'Field Notes''-Dave Gunning & Mark Lang; @$ 20 Chester Lordly Park: 6pm to 8pm - Rec room jams Chéticamp Black Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: 1pm to 4pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & 10am to noon on last Saturday -Chéticamp Rug Hooking Group-ground floor; -[ Betty Ann Cormier; bacormier consultants@gmail.com 506-855-4480] Senior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's Club: - 7pm to 9:30pm-Amateur Musical Circle-local talent Dartmouth The Cottage Café | An Teachín: Paddler's Cove-300 Prince Albert Rd.: 6:30pm - Scottish Gaelic conversation group hosted by Cathy Ann MacPhee & Emily McEwan Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs) Driftwood Coastal Diner: 2103 Gottingen St.: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - live acoustic Irish traditional music jam; hosted by Ellen Gibling & Colin Carrigan Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Buddy MacDonald Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hands Dancing; annual groups exhibit Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Isle Madame New Horizons Seniors Club: 7pm - Isle Madame Kitchen party; Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am to 11:30am - Musical Walking Tour Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station 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: 8pm - Friday Fiddle concerts with Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Granville Green: .......2026 July 5th to Aug 9th--#32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: - #32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Summer Youth Session # 3; St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Ashley MacIsacc's: 9769 Grenville St.: 7pm - Ashley's Private In house concerts; [ only 40 tickets per show ]; @$ 50 with Ashley MacIsaac , Ben Tucker, Jud Gunning;

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Wednesday, July 22nd 2026

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - MAIN STAGE-Murder at Ackerton Manor by Steven Gallagher Aulds Cove (Camus An Tuirc-nimhe) Cove Motel: 298 D 31 Rd.: 902-747-2700: - Echo-Dana Ryan Baddeck (Badaig) Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - Myth of the Ostrich St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam Young Belle-Côte Community Centre: .....2026 July 2nd to 26th-Belle Côte Days: 10615 Cabot Trail: - Belle Côte Days noon - golf; 2pm-tales of Belle Côte; 6pm-kayak parade; -7pm-opening ceremonies with Louis Arsenault & friends friends at Belle Cote Centre Canso (Baile Chanso) Canso Sportsplex: ....2026 July 20th to 26th- #29th Annual Stan Rogers Folk Festival: Queen St. Extension: 1-888-554-7826: - #29th Annual Stan Rogers Folk Festival, the Stanfest Roadshow: 7pm - at Canso Firehall in Canso; 'A kithen party' with the Irish Descendants; @$20 7pm - at Sherbrooke Village Church; 'The Village Songbook'; with The McMillan's Camp Boys, Chuck Brodsky; @$ 30 8pm - at Seawind Landing in Charles Cove; 'Troubadours' with Shane Pendergast, Kristen Martell; @$ 25 10pm - at AJ's Pub in Canso; ''AJ's Blues Bash' with Garrett Mason; @$20 19+ Dartmouth Dahlia: 15 Kings Wharf: 7pm to 10pm - Open Mic with Kam Hayes-our 2nd anniversary Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) North Shore Firehall: 46177 Cabot trail: 902-929-2822: 10am to 2pm - Weekly Gathering; FREE Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Buddy MacDonald Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hands Dancing; annual groups exhibit Whit's Public House @ The Cabot Links: 18 Cabot Lane: 902-258-3933: 7pm to 10pm - musician-Eddie Cummings Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am to 11:30am - Musical Walking Tour Lower Sackville Pink Piano Cafe & Lounge: 585 Sackville Dr.: - 1st & 3rd wednesday-is songwriters circle, & 2nd and 4th Wednesdays-is open stage Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station 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: 8pm - Friday Fiddle concerts with Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman - music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Granville Green: .......2026 July 5th to Aug 9th--#32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: - #32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts the Carriage House: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: 7pm to 10pm - open mic with host Rob Smith Port Hood (Sestico) Admiral Lounge & Dining room: 148 Main St.: 902-787-3494: 7pm to 9pm - Wednesday Sessions at the Admiral; with tba Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Summer Youth Session # 3; Gaelic College-Concert Series-Instructor Ceilidhs: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Wednesday Night Instructors’ Ceilidh; In PERSON and ON-LINE @ $15 [held in the Great Hall of the Clans] St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Ashley MacIsacc's: 9769 Grenville St.: 7pm - Ashley's Private In house concerts; [ only 40 tickets per show ]; @$ 50 with Ashley MacIsaac , Ben Tucker, Jud Gunning; Sydney (Suidni) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. Truro Julias Lounge: 165 Willow St.: 8pm to midnight - acoustic jams

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Thursday, July 23rd 2026

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Heritage Museum: 20 East Main St.: 902-863-6160: 7pm to 8:30pm - ceildih with Brian MacDonald, Leona Williams, Junior Fraser, Mary MacIntosh; @$ 10 St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - MAIN STAGE-Murder at Ackerton Manor by Steven Gallagher Arichat Island Nest Restaurant: 2344 Hwy #206: 902-226-0033: 7pm to 9pm - music with proceeds to Strait Richmond Palliative Care Society ( since 2019 ] Baddeck (Badaig) Alexander Graham Bell Museum: 559 Chebucto St.: 46°06.250′N 60°44.755′W: 902-295-2069: 7:30pm - Cape Breton Fiddlers Association: FREE concert Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - Myth of the Ostrich St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Donna Marie DeWolfe Belle-Côte Community Centre: .....2026 July 2nd to 26th-Belle Côte Days: 10615 Cabot Trail: - Belle Côte Days 8:30am - Robbie Chiasson Memorial Triathion; 2pm-card play; -6pm-children's bass fishing derby; 7pm-gift bingo Canso (Baile Chanso) Canso Sportsplex: ....2026 July 20th to 26th- #29th Annual Stan Rogers Folk Festival: Queen St. Extension: 1-888-554-7826: - #29th Annual Stan Rogers Folk Festival, Chéticamp Black Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: 1pm to 4pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & 10am to noon on last Saturday -Chéticamp Rug Hooking Group-ground floor; -[ Betty Ann Cormier; bacormier consultants@gmail.com 506-855-4480] Dartmouth Montes Showbar Grill: 245 Waverley Rd.: 902-435-1770: 8pm - jam with-Dan Baird and his recurring cast Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Glencoe 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. 9pm to midnight - square dance with students of the Mabou School of Cape Breton Step Dance Hubbards Shore Club-Tuna Blue: 167 Shore Club Rd.: 902-857-1790: 5pm to 8pm - Peter Fillman Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort: #30 Buchanan Drive: 902-929-2584, 1-866-929-2585: - music with Elia Dunbinsky & friends Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Buddy MacDonald Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hands Dancing; annual groups exhibit 6:30pm to 8:30pm - @$15-thursday night ceilidhs local entertainers; & square dance lessons; host is Kyle Kenned MacDonald [musicians contact iccaevents@invernessarts.com ] Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am to 11:30am - Musical Walking Tour Little Bras d'Or Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ; bring an instrument & join in; ; FREE Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Forks (Bruach Na h-Aibhne) Firemen’s club: 7811 Cabot trail: 902-248-2952: 7pm to 9pm - ''Herman's Jam' night music; 19+ donations to Margaree meals on wheels 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: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs 8pm - Friday Fiddle concerts with Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Granville Green: .......2026 July 5th to Aug 9th--#32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: - #32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts Sackville Freemans: 902-865-2555: 8pm to 11pm - freejam open mic with freeham houseband, feat, host Jer Mombo Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Summer Youth Session # 3; St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Ashley MacIsacc's: 9769 Grenville St.: 3pm - Ashley's Private In house concerts; [ only 40 tickets per show ] ; @$ 50 with Ashley MacIsaac , Ben Tucker, Jud Gunning; Sydney (Suidni) Holiday Inn-Eave Restaurant and Bar: 300 Esplanade: 902-562-7500, 1-877-660-8550: 6pm to 9pm - live entertainment with Carl Getto & Matt Nicholson Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 5pm to 8pm - entertainment with Aaron Lewis & Guest

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Friday, July 24th 2026

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - MAIN STAGE-Murder at Ackerton Manor by Steven Gallagher Baddeck (Badaig) Bras d’or Yacht Club-Tiller & Wheel Lounge: 1 Jones St.: 902-295-2107: 5pm to 8pm - musician's circle / Jam sessions; all welcome Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - Myth of the Ostrich St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Andrea Beaton & Friends Belle-Côte Community Centre: .....2026 July 2nd to 26th-Belle Côte Days: 10615 Cabot Trail: - Belle Côte Days 9am - horshoe tournament; 11am-Fricot luncheon; 2pm-beach scavenger hunt -9pm-outdoor dance with Big Fish; 19+; @$ 30 Canso (Baile Chanso) Canso Sportsplex: ....2026 July 20th to 26th- #29th Annual Stan Rogers Folk Festival: Queen St. Extension: 1-888-554-7826: - #29th Annual Stan Rogers Folk Festival, Creignish (Creiginnis) Community Hall: ...''Happy Hour Live Music'': 2123 Highway 19: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476: 6pm to 9pm - Happy Hour , great music as well. The CREIG Pub & Patio 6pm to 9pm - the Rebel Road Band Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. 7:30pm to 11pm - Ceilidh with Peter LeBlanc & Friends ; @$20 D’Escousse Groundswell Pub & Inn: # 3283 Highway 320: 902-777-7777: 6pm to 8pm - open mic with host Tyrone David Halifax (Halafacs) Prospect Road Community Center: Prospect Rd.: 7pm to 9pm - Jam Session Hubbards Shore Club-Tuna Blue: 167 Shore Club Rd.: 902-857-1790: 1pm to 4pm - Louanne & Kevin& Dave Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Jordan Musyscyn Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hands Dancing; annual groups exhibit Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am to 11:30am - Musical Walking Tour Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station 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: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs 8pm - Friday Fiddle concerts with Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Fire Hall & Recreation Centre: 3921 Gabarus Highway: 902-727-3161: 7pm to 9pm - Marion Bridge Guitar Circle; Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Northeast Margaree (Acarsaid Mhargaraidh) Seniors Hall: 66 Crowdis Cross Rd.: 2pm to 4pm - jam session ; FREE Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Granville Green: .......2026 July 5th to Aug 9th--#32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: - #32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Summer Youth Session # 3; St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: 8pm to 11pm - jam session with host Jay Smith Sydney (Suidni) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - East Coast after dark -promoting Maritime culture, heritage and artistic talent Sydney Mines (Méinnean Baile Shuidni) town-main street: ...2026 July 24th to 26th-#5th-Annual Sydney Mines Heritage Festival: 147 Legatto St.: - #5th Annual Sydney Mines Heritage Festival; craft sale, kids, street dance, Johnny Miles Race Trenton Hillside Community Hall: 27 Chance Harbour Rd.: 902-755-3938: 6:30pm to 9pm - Kitchen party jam; All singers and players welcome, musicians free of charge, audience @$ 5 Truro Truro Civic Square: .... Country rocks the Hub: - Rock the Hub; with Ashley MacIsaac, Alan Doyle, Pretty Archie, Dave Sampson

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Saturday, July 25th 2026

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - MAIN STAGE-Murder at Ackerton Manor by Steven Gallagher Baddeck (Badaig) Alexander Graham Bell Museum: 559 Chebucto St.: 46°06.250′N 60°44.755′W: 902-295-2069: 10am to 1pm - Baddeck Farmers Market, vendors and music 7:30pm to 9:30pm - ''The Midsummer Music Series'' with Maxim and Gervais Cormier; @$ 25 Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - Myth of the Ostrich Royal Canadian Legion Branch #53: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: - Driftwood Cape Breton (opening for Hauler and Danny MacNeil) St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Rachel Davis & Buddy MacDonald Belle-Côte Community Centre: .....2026 July 2nd to 26th-Belle Côte Days: 10615 Cabot Trail: - Belle Côte Days 8am - community breakfast, - 2pm-Family square dance, beer garden, vendor market -7pm-jam session 19+ Canso (Baile Chanso) Canso Sportsplex: ....2026 July 20th to 26th- #29th Annual Stan Rogers Folk Festival: Queen St. Extension: 1-888-554-7826: - #29th Annual Stan Rogers Folk Festival, Chéticamp Black Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: 1pm to 4pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & 10am to noon on last Saturday -Chéticamp Rug Hooking Group-ground floor; -[ Betty Ann Cormier; bacormier consultants@gmail.com 506-855-4480] Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. East Margaree (Margaraidh An Ear) St. Michael’s parish Hall: 1176 East Margaree Rd.: 902-235-2970: 7pm to 9pm - kitchen party; traditional music @$ 10 16+ Hillsborough Hillsborough/Glendyer Hall: # 4738-Hwy #252: 902-258-5265: 7pm to 9pm - Ronelda Aylward's -Hillsborough jam sessions, bi-weekly @ $ 5; entertainers Free, Hubbards Shore Club-Tuna Blue: 167 Shore Club Rd.: 902-857-1790: 5pm to 8pm - Donovan Cyr Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Jordan Musyscyn Inverness (An Sithean) Dr. Bernie MacLean Cultural and Recreation Centre -Arena: 109 Forest St.: 10pm to 2am - Inverness Gathering Arena Dance with GEL ; @$20 19+ ID;s Fire Hall: 15797 Rte # 19-Central Ave.: 1:30pm to 4:30pm - Heather Ryan & Shane Savory, Ashley MacDonnell, Stephen Poirier; @$20 ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hands Dancing; annual groups exhibit Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am to 11:30am - Musical Walking Tour Louisdale Waterfront -Louisdale Lions Property: 347 Hwy #320: 10am - waterfront park-grand opening; outdoor mass, BBQ, kids events, beer garden; 11:30am to 6pm-live music 8pm to 11pm-beer bash with the Rebel Road Band Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 8am - conversations, music, and the voices and views of Nova Scotia's Gaelic community. http://live.cioe975.ca/ 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickey noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquette Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh) the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs 8pm - Friday Fiddle concerts with Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series -Downhouse 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port George Jamboree: ..2026 July 25th--Annual Port George Country Jamboree.: highway # 362: - Annual Port George Country Jamboree. @$ 7; 10 hours of music Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Granville Green: .......2026 July 5th to Aug 9th--#32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: - #32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni) Daniel's Taphouse-Restaurant & Lounge: 456 Charlotte St.: 902-562-8586: - Lotfest-indoors and outdoors; The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - Cape Breton Kitchen party with Ron Neville-music of island musicians Sydney Mines (Méinnean Baile Shuidni) town-main street: ...2026 July 24th to 26th-#5th-Annual Sydney Mines Heritage Festival: 147 Legatto St.: - #5th Annual Sydney Mines Heritage Festival; craft sale, kids, street dance, Johnny Miles Race

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Sunday, July 26th 2026

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 2pm to 6pm - Daryl MacLean's COUNTRY GOLD; 4 hours of great Classic Country music. http://countrygold.ca/ 7pm to 8pm - the CJFX Ceilidh--Cape Breton Fiddles with Dave Gillis; 8pm to 10pm - Sounds Atlantic-with Paul Kerwin, Glenn Baker & his guests ; Baddeck (Badaig) Freight Shed terrace: 5pm to 9pm - Nathan Bishop MacDonald St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Rachel Davis & Buddy MacDonald Belle-Côte Community Centre: .....2026 July 2nd to 26th-Belle Côte Days: 10615 Cabot Trail: - Belle Côte Days 11am - Fireman's chicken BBQ-Margaree Forks Fire Dept; @$ 20; 2pm-kid's fest -7pm-tunes & tides on the beach 10pm-Fireworks finale-beach 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: 3pm to 9pm - #70th Annual Broad Cove Scottish Concert ; Gordi Sampson Canso (Baile Chanso) Canso Sportsplex: ....2026 July 20th to 26th- #29th Annual Stan Rogers Folk Festival: Queen St. Extension: 1-888-554-7826: - #29th Annual Stan Rogers Folk Festival, Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 2pm - Trad Sessions -join a community jam Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Hubbards Shore Club-Tuna Blue: 167 Shore Club Rd.: 902-857-1790: 11am to 3pm - Magic Mic DJ Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Jordan Musyscyn Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hands Dancing; annual groups exhibit Whit's Public House @ The Cabot Links: 18 Cabot Lane: 902-258-3933: 11am to 2pm - Celtic fiddle and piano featuring local talent Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am to 11:30am - Musical Walking Tour Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 9am to 11am - Barn Dance with Keith Ross 3pm to 4pm - The Voice of New Scotland with Jean Watson Mabou (An Drochaid) Arena: ......Mabou Farmers Market: 186 Mabou Harbour Rd.: 46°04.614′N 61°24.074′W: 902-945-2378: 11am to 2pm - farmers market with local entertainment 11am to 2pm - Music from Mitch Poirier CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station 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: 8pm - Friday Fiddle concerts with Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Fire Hall & Recreation Centre: 3921 Gabarus Highway: 902-727-3161: 6pm - ''Country night''' -with Erin O'Brien, Terry Peters, Evelyn MacRae, The Wild Country band, @$ 15 Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman - music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) 101.5 FM The Hawk: 609 Church St.: 902-625-1220: 9am to 11am - East Coast Rising with Chuck Boudreau 11am to noon - East Coast Countdown with Cameron MacEachern http://www.eastcoastcountdown.com Granville Green: .......2026 July 5th to Aug 9th--#32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: - #32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts 7pm - Tim Baker, Jordan Musycsyn Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni) Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 11:30am to 2:30pm - Jazz entertainment with Carl Getto and Matt Nicholson Simeon's Family Restaurant: 581 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-562-0251: 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: 7pm - ''Riverview 4''- Callie Doyle, Jadyn Hanson, Shaye Kennedy, Tifenn Beyer; @$ 25 The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 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-Sydney 8pm to 9pm - host Wayne Tucker with Favourites from Newfoundland and Labrador Sydney Mines (Méinnean Baile Shuidni) town-main street: ...2026 July 24th to 26th-#5th-Annual Sydney Mines Heritage Festival: 147 Legatto St.: - #5th Annual Sydney Mines Heritage Festival; craft sale, kids, street dance, Johnny Miles Race

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Monday, July 27th 2026

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 6pm to 10pm - Bob Kingsley's -Country top 40 Baddeck (Badaig) St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Chrissy Crowley & Jason Roach Chéticamp Black Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: 1pm to 4pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & 10am to noon on last Saturday -Chéticamp Rug Hooking Group-ground floor; -[ Betty Ann Cormier; bacormier consultants@gmail.com 506-855-4480] Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs) The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 8pm to 10pm - Session with Dave MacIsaac & Louis Benoit Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Jordan Musyscyn Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am to 11:30am - Musical Walking Tour Louisbourg Firehall: Main St.: 7pm to 9pm - Louisbourg Guitar Circle; Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station 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: 8pm - Friday Fiddle concerts with Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Granville Green: .......2026 July 5th to Aug 9th--#32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: - #32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas

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Tuesday, July 28th 2026

Baddeck (Badaig) St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Mairi Rankin & Friends Chester Lordly Park: 6pm to 8pm - FOG Chéticamp Black Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: 1pm to 4pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & 10am to noon on last Saturday -Chéticamp Rug Hooking Group-ground floor; -[ Betty Ann Cormier; bacormier consultants@gmail.com 506-855-4480] Senior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's Club: - 7pm to 9:30pm-Amateur Musical Circle-local talent Dartmouth The Cottage Café | An Teachín: Paddler's Cove-300 Prince Albert Rd.: 6:30pm - Scottish Gaelic conversation group hosted by Cathy Ann MacPhee & Emily McEwan Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs) Driftwood Coastal Diner: 2103 Gottingen St.: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - live acoustic Irish traditional music jam; hosted by Ellen Gibling & Colin Carrigan Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Darrell Keigan Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: 6:30pm - Brìghde Chaimbeul is a Scottish smallpipes player from the Isle of Skye 6:30pm to 10pm - Brìghde Chaimbeul -Scottish smallpipe player; @$20-advance; outdoor event Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am to 11:30am - Musical Walking Tour Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh) the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: 8pm - Friday Fiddle concerts with Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Granville Green: .......2026 July 5th to Aug 9th--#32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: - #32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Ashley MacIsacc's: 9769 Grenville St.: 7pm - Ashley's Private In house concerts; [ only 40 tickets per show ]; @$ 50 with Ashley MacIsaac , Ben Tucker, Jud Gunning; Truro The Commune-Restaurant: 563 Prince St.: 902-843-1230: 6pm to 9pm - All Ages Open Mic with Meghan Lynn

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Wednesday, July 29th 2026

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - FAMILY STAGE-Biggest Little House in the Forest Baddeck (Badaig) St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam Young Dartmouth Dahlia: 15 Kings Wharf: 7pm to 10pm - Open Mic with Kam Hayes-our 2nd anniversary Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) North Shore Firehall: 46177 Cabot trail: 902-929-2822: 10am to 2pm - Weekly Gathering; FREE Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Darrell Keigan Inverness (An Sithean) Whit's Public House @ The Cabot Links: 18 Cabot Lane: 902-258-3933: 7pm to 10pm - musician-Eddie Cummings Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am to 11:30am - Musical Walking Tour Lower Sackville Pink Piano Cafe & Lounge: 585 Sackville Dr.: - 1st & 3rd wednesday-is songwriters circle, & 2nd and 4th Wednesdays-is open stage Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Forks (Bruach Na h-Aibhne) Front Porch farm: 76 Hilltop Rd.: 902-623-0200: 6pm - Duane Andrews 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: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs 8pm - Friday Fiddle concerts with Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman - music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Granville Green: .......2026 July 5th to Aug 9th--#32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: - #32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts the Carriage House: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: 7pm to 10pm - open mic with host Rob Smith Port Hood (Sestico) Admiral Lounge & Dining room: 148 Main St.: 902-787-3494: 7pm to 9pm - Wednesday Sessions at the Admiral; with tba Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College-Concert Series-Instructor Ceilidhs: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Wednesday Night Instructors’ Ceilidh; In PERSON and ON-LINE @ $15 [held in the Great Hall of the Clans] St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Ashley MacIsacc's: 9769 Grenville St.: 7pm - Ashley's Private In house concerts; [ only 40 tickets per show ]; @$ 50 with Ashley MacIsaac , Ben Tucker, Jud Gunning; Sydney (Suidni) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. Truro Julias Lounge: 165 Willow St.: 8pm to midnight - acoustic jams

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Thursday, July 30th 2026

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Heritage Museum: 20 East Main St.: 902-863-6160: 7pm to 8:30pm - ceildih with Troy MacGillivray & friends, Shannon MacKay; @$ 10 St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - FAMILY STAGE-Biggest Little House in the Forest Arichat Island Nest Restaurant: 2344 Hwy #206: 902-226-0033: 7pm to 9pm - music with proceeds to Strait Richmond Palliative Care Society ( since 2019 ] Baddeck (Badaig) St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Melody Cameron & Derrick Cameron & Brian Doyle Chéticamp Black Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: 1pm to 4pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & 10am to noon on last Saturday -Chéticamp Rug Hooking Group-ground floor; -[ Betty Ann Cormier; bacormier consultants@gmail.com 506-855-4480] town-La Société Saint-Pierre: .. 2026 July 30th to Aug 2nd-#51st Annual Festival de l'Escaouette: ; 15584Cabot Trail,: 902-224-2642, 902-224-1876: - #51st Annual Festival de l'Escaouette Dartmouth Montes Showbar Grill: 245 Waverley Rd.: 902-435-1770: 8pm - jam with-Dan Baird and his recurring cast Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort: #30 Buchanan Drive: 902-929-2584, 1-866-929-2585: - music with Elia Dunbinsky & friends Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Darrell Keigan Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - @$15-thursday night ceilidhs local entertainers; & square dance lessons; host is Kyle Kenned MacDonald [musicians contact iccaevents@invernessarts.com ] Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am to 11:30am - Musical Walking Tour Little Bras d'Or Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ; bring an instrument & join in; ; FREE Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Forks (Bruach Na h-Aibhne) Firemen’s club: 7811 Cabot trail: 902-248-2952: 7pm to 9pm - ''Herman's Jam' night music; 19+ donations to Margaree meals on wheels 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: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs 8pm - Friday Fiddle concerts with Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series New Glasgow (Glaschu Ùr) Glasgow Square Theatre: 155 Riverside Pkwy: 902-752-4800: 7pm - the electric ceilidh #30th-birthday party North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Granville Green: .......2026 July 5th to Aug 9th--#32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: - #32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts River Bourgeois Anne Sampson Seniors Building: 39 Recreation Rd.: 6:30pm to 9pm - Gerry's music circle with Edna & Gerry and Friends; Sackville Freemans: 902-865-2555: 8pm to 11pm - freejam open mic with freeham houseband, feat, host Jer Mombo Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Ashley MacIsacc's: 9769 Grenville St.: 3pm - Ashley's Private In house concerts; [ only 40 tickets per show ] ; @$ 50 with Ashley MacIsaac , Ben Tucker, Jud Gunning; Sydney (Suidni) Holiday Inn-Eave Restaurant and Bar: 300 Esplanade: 902-562-7500, 1-877-660-8550: 6pm to 9pm - live entertainment with Carl Getto & Matt Nicholson Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 5pm to 8pm - entertainment with Aaron Lewis & Guest

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Friday, July 31st 2026

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - FAMILY STAGE-Biggest Little House in the Forest 7:30pm - concert with Old Man Luedecke Baddeck (Badaig) Bras d’or Yacht Club-Tiller & Wheel Lounge: 1 Jones St.: 902-295-2107: 5pm to 8pm - musician's circle / Jam sessions; all welcome St. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: - Mairi Rankin & Friends Chéticamp town-La Société Saint-Pierre: .. 2026 July 30th to Aug 2nd-#51st Annual Festival de l'Escaouette: ; 15584Cabot Trail,: 902-224-2642, 902-224-1876: - #51st Annual Festival de l'Escaouette Creignish (Creiginnis) Community Hall: ...''Happy Hour Live Music'': 2123 Highway 19: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476: 6pm to 9pm - the Roach Family 6pm to 9pm - Happy Hour , great music as well. The CREIG Pub & Patio Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. D’Escousse Groundswell Pub & Inn: # 3283 Highway 320: 902-777-7777: 6pm to 8pm - open mic with host Tyrone David Lennox Passage Yacht Club: ...Rock D'escousse dock: 902-631-0069: - Lennox Passage Yacht Club Harbourfest -''Harbourfest 2024-Rock D'Escousse Dock''' -8pm-Robbie Carpenter -10pm-Carii Poirier, Jamus Dorey Halifax (Halafacs) Prospect Road Community Center: Prospect Rd.: 7pm to 9pm - Jam Session Hubbards Shore Club-Tuna Blue: 167 Shore Club Rd.: 902-857-1790: 5pm to 8pm - Maurice Aucoin Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Kim Dunn Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Judique (Siudaig Mhór) Celtic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: 9:30am to 11:30am - Musical Walking Tour Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station 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: 8pm - Friday Fiddle concerts with Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Fire Hall & Recreation Centre: 3921 Gabarus Highway: 902-727-3161: 7pm to 9pm - Marion Bridge Guitar Circle; Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series New Glasgow (Glaschu Ùr) Glasgow Square Theatre: 155 Riverside Pkwy: 902-752-4800: - Valley, Alert the Medic, Kasador, Begonia, the public service North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Northeast Margaree (Acarsaid Mhargaraidh) Seniors Hall: 66 Crowdis Cross Rd.: 2pm to 4pm - jam session ; FREE Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Granville Green: .......2026 July 5th to Aug 9th--#32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: - #32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts Royal Canadian Legion-Branch #43: 303 Reeves St.: 902-625-2732: - dance Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: 8pm to 11pm - jam session with host Jay Smith Sydney (Suidni) Breton Brewing: 364 Keltic Drive-Coxheath: 902-270-4677: 4pm to 7pm - Driftwood Cape Breton Daniel's Taphouse-Restaurant & Lounge: 456 Charlotte St.: 902-562-8586: 9pm to 1am - Erin O’Brien, Ronnie Hogan, Dave MacDonald, Connie O’Brien, David Burke The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - East Coast after dark -promoting Maritime culture, heritage and artistic talent Trenton Hillside Community Hall: 27 Chance Harbour Rd.: 902-755-3938: 6:30pm to 9pm - Kitchen party jam; All singers and players welcome, musicians free of charge, audience @$ 5 Washabuck (Uaiseabuc) Washabuck Hall: Annual-Along the Shores of Washabuck Summer Festival: 4449 Washabuck Road: - Along the Shores of Washabuck Summer Festival (aka. Washabuck Days!) - The 50th Annual Square Dance- featuring Donnie Campbell, Troy MacGillivray & Friends.

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Saturday, August 1st 2026

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - FAMILY STAGE-Biggest Little House in the Forest Arichat Royal Canadian Legion, Branch # 150: 1219 Veterans Memorial Dr.: 902-226-3089: 2pm to 4pm - ''music circle'''-jam session hosted by Daniel LeBlanc. Baddeck (Badaig) Alexander Graham Bell Museum: 559 Chebucto St.: 46°06.250′N 60°44.755′W: 902-295-2069: 10am to 1pm - Baddeck Farmers Market, vendors and music Chéticamp Black Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: 1pm to 4pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & 10am to noon on last Saturday -Chéticamp Rug Hooking Group-ground floor; -[ Betty Ann Cormier; bacormier consultants@gmail.com 506-855-4480] town-La Société Saint-Pierre: .. 2026 July 30th to Aug 2nd-#51st Annual Festival de l'Escaouette: ; 15584Cabot Trail,: 902-224-2642, 902-224-1876: - #51st Annual Festival de l'Escaouette Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Kim Dunn Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Highland Village Museum: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 45°56.912′N 60°49.020′W: 902-725-2272: 2pm to 6pm - #65th Annual Highland Village Day Concert ; @$20 Little Narrows (An Caolas Beag) Community Centre: 134 Highway 223: 902-756-2413: 8pm to 11pm - family dance on Highland Village day with Jordi, Kyle, Luke, Kaj, John Angus; @$ 10 Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 8am - conversations, music, and the voices and views of Nova Scotia's Gaelic community. http://live.cioe975.ca/ 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickey noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquette Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station 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: 8pm - Friday Fiddle concerts with Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series -3 way stop New Glasgow (Glaschu Ùr) Glasgow Square Theatre: 155 Riverside Pkwy: 902-752-4800: - Joel Plaskett, Emergency, the Stanfields, Tanika Charles, Customer service North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Granville Green: .......2026 July 5th to Aug 9th--#32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: - #32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts Port Hood (Sestico) St. Stephen’s-Jubilee United Church Hall: 239 Main St.: 902-787-2740: 7pm to 9pm - The Little White Church music jam sessions @$ 5; & tea; All musicians are welcome ; Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - Cape Breton Kitchen party with Ron Neville-music of island musicians Washabuck (Uaiseabuc) Washabuck Hall: Annual-Along the Shores of Washabuck Summer Festival: 4449 Washabuck Road: - Along the Shores of Washabuck Summer Festival (aka. Washabuck Days!)

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Sunday, August 2nd 2026

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 2pm to 6pm - Daryl MacLean's COUNTRY GOLD; 4 hours of great Classic Country music. http://countrygold.ca/ 7pm to 8pm - the CJFX Ceilidh--Cape Breton Fiddles with Dave Gillis; 8pm to 10pm - Sounds Atlantic-with Paul Kerwin, Glenn Baker & his guests ; St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - FAMILY STAGE-Biggest Little House in the Forest Baddeck (Badaig) Freight Shed terrace: 5pm to 9pm - Nathan Bishop MacDonald Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 2pm - Trad Sessions -join a community jam La Place des arts Père-Anselme-Chiasson -Cultural Canton-NDA: 7:30pm - La crise musicale de Joseph‑Hubert; Salle Père Anselme Chiasson town-La Société Saint-Pierre: .. 2026 July 30th to Aug 2nd-#51st Annual Festival de l'Escaouette: ; 15584Cabot Trail,: 902-224-2642, 902-224-1876: - #51st Annual Festival de l'Escaouette Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Ingonish (Ingonais) Keltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: 7pm - Kim Dunn Inverness (An Sithean) Whit's Public House @ The Cabot Links: 18 Cabot Lane: 902-258-3933: 11am to 2pm - Celtic fiddle and piano featuring local talent Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Judique (Siudaig Mhór) town: - Judique #251-Judique on the floor festival Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 9am to 11am - Barn Dance with Keith Ross 3pm to 4pm - The Voice of New Scotland with Jean Watson Mabou (An Drochaid) Arena: ......Mabou Farmers Market: 186 Mabou Harbour Rd.: 46°04.614′N 61°24.074′W: 902-945-2378: 11am to 2pm - farmers market with local entertainment 11am to 2pm - Music from Neil McDaniel CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station 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: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs 8pm - Friday Fiddle concerts with Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series -Stan Roach 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series New Glasgow (Glaschu Ùr) Glasgow Square Theatre: 155 Riverside Pkwy: 902-752-4800: - Sam Roberts band, Kathleen Edwards, Julian Taylor, Contrived, the Culls Jon Bryant North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman - music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) 101.5 FM The Hawk: 609 Church St.: 902-625-1220: 9am to 11am - East Coast Rising with Chuck Boudreau 11am to noon - East Coast Countdown with Cameron MacEachern http://www.eastcoastcountdown.com Granville Green: .......2026 July 5th to Aug 9th--#32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: - #32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts 7pm - Aaron MacDonald band, Jon Hines & Frank Sultana Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) town: ......2025 Aug -Nicolas Denys Days: 902-535-2185: - 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. Sydney (Suidni) Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 11:30am to 2:30pm - Jazz entertainment with Carl Getto and Matt Nicholson Simeon's Family Restaurant: 581 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-562-0251: 4pm to 7pm - music with Aaron C Lewis; The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 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-Sydney 8pm to 9pm - host Wayne Tucker with Favourites from Newfoundland and Labrador Washabuck (Uaiseabuc) Washabuck Hall: Annual-Along the Shores of Washabuck Summer Festival: 4449 Washabuck Road: - Along the Shores of Washabuck Summer Festival (aka. Washabuck Days!)

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Monday, August 3rd 2026

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 6pm to 10pm - Bob Kingsley's -Country top 40 St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - FAMILY STAGE-Biggest Little House in the Forest Chéticamp Black Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: 1pm to 4pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & 10am to noon on last Saturday -Chéticamp Rug Hooking Group-ground floor; -[ Betty Ann Cormier; bacormier consultants@gmail.com 506-855-4480] Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs) The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 8pm to 10pm - Session with Dave MacIsaac & Louis Benoit Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Judique (Siudaig Mhór) town: - Judique #251-Judique on the floor festival Louisbourg Firehall: Main St.: 7pm to 9pm - Louisbourg Guitar Circle; Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station 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: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs 8pm - Friday Fiddle concerts with Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Granville Green: .......2026 July 5th to Aug 9th--#32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: - #32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Adult summer session # 1; Washabuck (Uaiseabuc) Washabuck Hall: Annual-Along the Shores of Washabuck Summer Festival: 4449 Washabuck Road: - Along the Shores of Washabuck Summer Festival (aka. Washabuck Days!) Whycocomagh (Hogamah) Bayside Garden & Market: 9657 Trans Canada Hwy 10: 8pm to 11pm - FREE BS music conceert; with host Mike Nikas;

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Tuesday, August 4th 2026

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - FAMILY STAGE-Biggest Little House in the Forest Arichat St. John's Centre for the Arts: 2513 Highway # 206: 6:30pm - Tuesday Island tunes Chester Lordly Park: 6pm to 8pm - Kevin's Gypsy Minstrels Chéticamp Black Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: 1pm to 4pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & 10am to noon on last Saturday -Chéticamp Rug Hooking Group-ground floor; -[ Betty Ann Cormier; bacormier consultants@gmail.com 506-855-4480] Senior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's Club: - 7pm to 9:30pm-Amateur Musical Circle-local talent Dartmouth The Cottage Café | An Teachín: Paddler's Cove-300 Prince Albert Rd.: 6:30pm - Scottish Gaelic conversation group hosted by Cathy Ann MacPhee & Emily McEwan Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs) Driftwood Coastal Diner: 2103 Gottingen St.: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - live acoustic Irish traditional music jam; hosted by Ellen Gibling & Colin Carrigan Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Judique (Siudaig Mhór) town: - Judique #251-Judique on the floor festival Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station 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: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs 8pm - Friday Fiddle concerts with Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Granville Green: .......2026 July 5th to Aug 9th--#32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: - #32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Adult summer session # 1; Washabuck (Uaiseabuc) Washabuck Hall: Annual-Along the Shores of Washabuck Summer Festival: 4449 Washabuck Road: - Along the Shores of Washabuck Summer Festival (aka. Washabuck Days!)

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Wednesday, August 5th 2026

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - MAIN STAGE-the greatest play in the history of the World-theatre NB presentation - FAMILY STAGE-Biggest Little House in the Forest Dartmouth Dahlia: 15 Kings Wharf: 7pm to 10pm - Open Mic with Kam Hayes-our 2nd anniversary Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Dundee (Dùn Deagh) Dundee Resort & Golf Club-Macrae's dining room: 2750 West Bay Highway: 902-345-2649, 1-844-638-6333: - Echo-Dana Ryan Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) North Shore Firehall: 46177 Cabot trail: 902-929-2822: 10am to 2pm - Weekly Gathering; FREE Inverness (An Sithean) Whit's Public House @ The Cabot Links: 18 Cabot Lane: 902-258-3933: 7pm to 10pm - musician-Eddie Cummings Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Judique (Siudaig Mhór) town: - Judique #251-Judique on the floor festival Lower Sackville Pink Piano Cafe & Lounge: 585 Sackville Dr.: - 1st & 3rd wednesday-is songwriters circle, & 2nd and 4th Wednesdays-is open stage Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station 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: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs 8pm - Friday Fiddle concerts with Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman - music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Granville Green: .......2026 July 5th to Aug 9th--#32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: - #32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts the Carriage House: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: 7pm to 10pm - open mic with host Rob Smith Port Hood (Sestico) Admiral Lounge & Dining room: 148 Main St.: 902-787-3494: 7pm to 9pm - Wednesday Sessions at the Admiral; with tba Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Adult summer session # 1; Gaelic College-Concert Series-Instructor Ceilidhs: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Wednesday Night Instructors’ Ceilidh; In PERSON and ON-LINE @ $15 [held in the Great Hall of the Clans] Sydney (Suidni) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show. Truro Julias Lounge: 165 Willow St.: 8pm to midnight - acoustic jams Washabuck (Uaiseabuc) Washabuck Hall: Annual-Along the Shores of Washabuck Summer Festival: 4449 Washabuck Road: - Along the Shores of Washabuck Summer Festival (aka. Washabuck Days!) - afternoon- the baseball field fun & BBQ supper at the Washabuck Community Centre. -7pm-Live music featuring Kaj Udby, Jordi Martin, and Kyle LeVesconte.

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Thursday, August 6th 2026

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Heritage Museum: 20 East Main St.: 902-863-6160: 7pm to 8:30pm - ceildih with Dara Smith MacDonald, Leona Williams, Junior Fraser, Heather MacIsaac; @$ 10 St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - FAMILY STAGE-Biggest Little House in the Forest - MAIN STAGE-the greatest play in the history of the World-theatre NB presentation Arichat Island Nest Restaurant: 2344 Hwy #206: 902-226-0033: 7pm to 9pm - music with proceeds to Strait Richmond Palliative Care Society ( since 2019 ] Baddeck (Badaig) Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - The Golden Anniversaries Chéticamp Black Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: 1pm to 4pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & 10am to noon on last Saturday -Chéticamp Rug Hooking Group-ground floor; -[ Betty Ann Cormier; bacormier consultants@gmail.com 506-855-4480] Dartmouth Montes Showbar Grill: 245 Waverley Rd.: 902-435-1770: 8pm - jam with-Dan Baird and his recurring cast Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs) The Seahorse Tavern-: 2037 Gottingen St.: 902-423-7200: 7pm - @ $10-advance; New Music Thursday" series Indian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair) Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort: #30 Buchanan Drive: 902-929-2584, 1-866-929-2585: - music with Elia Dunbinsky & friends Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: 6:30pm to 8:30pm - @$15-thursday night ceilidhs local entertainers; & square dance lessons; host is Kyle Kenned MacDonald [musicians contact iccaevents@invernessarts.com ] Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Judique (Siudaig Mhór) town: - Judique #251-Judique on the floor festival Little Bras d'Or Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ; bring an instrument & join in; ; FREE Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station Margaree Forks (Bruach Na h-Aibhne) Firemen’s club: 7811 Cabot trail: 902-248-2952: 7pm to 9pm - ''Herman's Jam' night music; 19+ donations to Margaree meals on wheels 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: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs 8pm - Friday Fiddle concerts with Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Petit-de-Grat La Picasse Centre Communautaire Culturel: ...2026 Aug 6th to 9th -Annual Festival Acadien de Petit-de-Grat: 3435 Highway #206: 902-226-0149: - Annual Acadian Festival Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Granville Green: .......2026 July 5th to Aug 9th--#32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: - #32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts Sackville Freemans: 902-865-2555: 8pm to 11pm - freejam open mic with freeham houseband, feat, host Jer Mombo Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Adult summer session # 1; Sydney (Suidni) Holiday Inn-Eave Restaurant and Bar: 300 Esplanade: 902-562-7500, 1-877-660-8550: 6pm to 9pm - live entertainment with Carl Getto & Matt Nicholson Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 5pm to 8pm - entertainment with Aaron Lewis & Guest Washabuck (Uaiseabuc) Washabuck Hall: Annual-Along the Shores of Washabuck Summer Festival: 4449 Washabuck Road: - Along the Shores of Washabuck Summer Festival (aka. Washabuck Days!)

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Friday, August 7th 2026

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Columbus Field: ...2026 Aug 7th & 8th--Antigonish music Festival: - Antigonish music Festival; with Steven Lee Olsen, Campbell Johnston, Sean Michael Ryan, Paige Penny, Charlie A'Court, Colleen Evelyn, the Mainlanders, Josee Champoux, Jolene Harnish St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - MAIN STAGE-the greatest play in the history of the World-theatre NB presentation - FAMILY STAGE-Biggest Little House in the Forest town sites: .. .2026 Aug 7th & 8th-Antigonish Music Festival: - • Campbell & Johnston, • Charlie A’Court, • Colleen Evelyn - Antigonish Music Festival in Columbus field; Baddeck (Badaig) Bras d’or Yacht Club-Tiller & Wheel Lounge: 1 Jones St.: 902-295-2107: 5pm to 8pm - musician's circle / Jam sessions; all welcome Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - The Golden Anniversaries Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 7:30pm - the Barra MacNeils-40th anniversary tour Creignish (Creiginnis) Community Hall: ...''Happy Hour Live Music'': 2123 Highway 19: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476: 6pm to 9pm - Ashley MacDonnell 6pm to 9pm - Happy Hour , great music as well. The CREIG Pub & Patio Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. D’Escousse Groundswell Pub & Inn: # 3283 Highway 320: 902-777-7777: 6pm to 8pm - open mic with host Tyrone David Halifax (Halafacs) Prospect Road Community Center: Prospect Rd.: 7pm to 9pm - Jam Session Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Judique (Siudaig Mhór) town: - Judique #251-Judique on the floor festival Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station 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: 8pm - Friday Fiddle concerts with Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Fire Hall & Recreation Centre: 3921 Gabarus Highway: 902-727-3161: 7pm to 9pm - Marion Bridge Guitar Circle; Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Northeast Margaree (Acarsaid Mhargaraidh) Seniors Hall: 66 Crowdis Cross Rd.: 2pm to 4pm - jam session ; FREE Petit-de-Grat La Picasse Centre Communautaire Culturel: ...2026 Aug 6th to 9th -Annual Festival Acadien de Petit-de-Grat: 3435 Highway #206: 902-226-0149: - Annual Acadian Festival Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Granville Green: .......2026 July 5th to Aug 9th--#32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: - #32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Adult summer session # 1; St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: 8pm to 11pm - jam session with host Jay Smith Sydney (Suidni) The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - East Coast after dark -promoting Maritime culture, heritage and artistic talent town: 6pm to 10pm - Biggest Car Shows this summer “Hot Aug Nights” In support of Make A Wish Gary Chaisson & Friends Trenton Hillside Community Hall: 27 Chance Harbour Rd.: 902-755-3938: 6:30pm to 9pm - Kitchen party jam; All singers and players welcome, musicians free of charge, audience @$ 5 Washabuck (Uaiseabuc) Washabuck Hall: Annual-Along the Shores of Washabuck Summer Festival: 4449 Washabuck Road: - Along the Shores of Washabuck Summer Festival (aka. Washabuck Days!)

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Saturday, August 8th 2026

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Columbus Field: ...2026 Aug 7th & 8th--Antigonish music Festival: - Antigonish music Festival; with Steven Lee Olsen, Campbell Johnston, Sean Michael Ryan, Paige Penny, Charlie A'Court, Colleen Evelyn, the Mainlanders, Josee Champoux, Jolene Harnish St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - FAMILY STAGE-Biggest Little House in the Forest - MAIN STAGE-the greatest play in the history of the World-theatre NB presentation town sites: .. .2026 Aug 7th & 8th-Antigonish Music Festival: - • Steven Lee Olsen, • Sean Michael Ryan, • Paige Penney, • The Mainlanders, • Josée Champoux • Jolene Harnish - Antigonish Music Festival in Columbus field; Baddeck (Badaig) Alexander Graham Bell Museum: 559 Chebucto St.: 46°06.250′N 60°44.755′W: 902-295-2069: 10am to 1pm - Baddeck Farmers Market, vendors and music 7:30pm to 9:30pm - ''The Midsummer Music Series'' 7:30pm to 9:30pm - ''The Midsummer Music Series''; with Pianist Jennifer King; @$ 25 7:30pm to 9:30pm - ''The Midsummer Music Series'' Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - The Golden Anniversaries Chéticamp Black Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: 1pm to 4pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & 10am to noon on last Saturday -Chéticamp Rug Hooking Group-ground floor; -[ Betty Ann Cormier; bacormier consultants@gmail.com 506-855-4480] Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 2pm - the Barra MacNeils-40th anniversary tour Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton noon to 10pm - inaugural The NORTH OF SMOKEY MUSIC FESTIVAL; @$ 35 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Hillsborough Hillsborough/Glendyer Hall: # 4738-Hwy #252: 902-258-5265: 7pm to 9pm - Ronelda Aylward's -Hillsborough jam sessions, bi-weekly @ $ 5; entertainers Free, Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Judique (Siudaig Mhór) town: - Judique #251-Judique on the floor festival Louisbourg Louisbourg Fortress: 3 Fortress Service Road: 902-733-3552: - motorcycles 'Storm the Fortress''; http://capebretonbikerally.com/. Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 8am - conversations, music, and the voices and views of Nova Scotia's Gaelic community. http://live.cioe975.ca/ 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickey noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquette Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station 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: 8pm - Friday Fiddle concerts with Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series -final cut 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Petit-de-Grat La Picasse Centre Communautaire Culturel: ...2026 Aug 6th to 9th -Annual Festival Acadien de Petit-de-Grat: 3435 Highway #206: 902-226-0149: - Annual Acadian Festival Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) Granville Green: .......2026 July 5th to Aug 9th--#32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: - #32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni) Steel City Sports Bar & Steakhouse: 252 Townsend St.: 7pm to 10pm - Driftwood Cape Breton The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 10pm to midnight - Cape Breton Kitchen party with Ron Neville-music of island musicians town: 6pm to 10pm - Biggest Car Shows this summer “Hot Aug Nights” In support of Make A Wish Gary Chaisson & Friends Washabuck (Uaiseabuc) Washabuck Hall: Annual-Along the Shores of Washabuck Summer Festival: 4449 Washabuck Road: - Along the Shores of Washabuck Summer Festival (aka. Washabuck Days!)

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Sunday, August 9th 2026

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 2pm to 6pm - Daryl MacLean's COUNTRY GOLD; 4 hours of great Classic Country music. http://countrygold.ca/ 7pm to 8pm - the CJFX Ceilidh--Cape Breton Fiddles with Dave Gillis; 8pm to 10pm - Sounds Atlantic-with Paul Kerwin, Glenn Baker & his guests ; St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: 7:30pm - concert with Ian Sherwood and friends Baddeck (Badaig) Freight Shed terrace: 5pm to 9pm - Nathan Bishop MacDonald Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - The Golden Anniversaries Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: 2pm - Trad Sessions -join a community jam Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs) Garrison Grounds: - Adam Ray is Dr. Phil; Pauly Shore & Dusty Slay Greatoutdoorscomedyfestival Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art Whit's Public House @ The Cabot Links: 18 Cabot Lane: 902-258-3933: 11am to 2pm - Celtic fiddle and piano featuring local talent Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 9am to 11am - Barn Dance with Keith Ross 3pm to 4pm - The Voice of New Scotland with Jean Watson Mabou (An Drochaid) Arena: ......Mabou Farmers Market: 186 Mabou Harbour Rd.: 46°04.614′N 61°24.074′W: 902-945-2378: 11am to 2pm - Music from Mary Beth Carty. 11am to 2pm - farmers market with local entertainment CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station 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: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs 8pm - Friday Fiddle concerts with Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman - music, interviews & Cape Breton segments Petit-de-Grat La Picasse Centre Communautaire Culturel: ...2026 Aug 6th to 9th -Annual Festival Acadien de Petit-de-Grat: 3435 Highway #206: 902-226-0149: - Annual Acadian Festival Port Hawkesbury (An Gut) 101.5 FM The Hawk: 609 Church St.: 902-625-1220: 9am to 11am - East Coast Rising with Chuck Boudreau 11am to noon - East Coast Countdown with Cameron MacEachern http://www.eastcoastcountdown.com Granville Green: .......2026 July 5th to Aug 9th--#32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: - #32nd Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts 7pm - Ria Mae, Tamar Ilana, Ventanas The Evergreen seniors Club: 2pm to 5pm - Evergreen Jam Session with Duncan Gillis; @$ 5; (there is a charge for the lunch). Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas Sydney (Suidni) Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: 11:30am to 2:30pm - Jazz entertainment with Carl Getto and Matt Nicholson Simeon's Family Restaurant: 581 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-562-0251: 4pm to 7pm - music with Aaron C Lewis; The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: 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-Sydney 8pm to 9pm - host Wayne Tucker with Favourites from Newfoundland and Labrador Washabuck (Uaiseabuc) Washabuck Hall: Annual-Along the Shores of Washabuck Summer Festival: 4449 Washabuck Road: - Along the Shores of Washabuck Summer Festival (aka. Washabuck Days!)

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Monday, August 10th 2026

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: 6pm to 10pm - Bob Kingsley's -Country top 40 Baddeck (Badaig) Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - The Golden Anniversaries Chéticamp Black Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: 1pm to 4pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & 10am to noon on last Saturday -Chéticamp Rug Hooking Group-ground floor; -[ Betty Ann Cormier; bacormier consultants@gmail.com 506-855-4480] Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs) The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: 8pm to 10pm - Session with Dave MacIsaac & Louis Benoit Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Louisbourg Firehall: Main St.: 7pm to 9pm - Louisbourg Guitar Circle; Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station 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: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs 8pm - Friday Fiddle concerts with Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Summer Adult Session # 2

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Tuesday, August 11th 2026

Arichat St. John's Centre for the Arts: 2513 Highway # 206: 6:30pm - Tuesday Island tunes Baddeck (Badaig) Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - The Golden Anniversaries Chester Lordly Park: 6pm to 8pm - Amanda Riley Chéticamp Black Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: 1pm to 4pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & 10am to noon on last Saturday -Chéticamp Rug Hooking Group-ground floor; -[ Betty Ann Cormier; bacormier consultants@gmail.com 506-855-4480] Senior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's Club: - 7pm to 9:30pm-Amateur Musical Circle-local talent Dartmouth The Cottage Café | An Teachín: Paddler's Cove-300 Prince Albert Rd.: 6:30pm - Scottish Gaelic conversation group hosted by Cathy Ann MacPhee & Emily McEwan Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan. Halifax (Halafacs) Driftwood Coastal Diner: 2103 Gottingen St.: 7:30pm to 10:30pm - live acoustic Irish traditional music jam; hosted by Ellen Gibling & Colin Carrigan Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Lower Sackville Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordan 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al Hollingsworth Mabou (An Drochaid) CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: - an internet based radio station 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: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs 8pm - Friday Fiddle concerts with Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial free - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Free Saulnierville 104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Summer Adult Session # 2 Truro The Commune-Restaurant: 563 Prince St.: 902-843-1230: 6pm to 9pm - All Ages Open Mic with Meghan Lynn

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Wednesday, August 12th 2026

Baddeck (Badaig) Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - The Golden Anniversaries Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Mabou (An Drochaid) Strathspey Performing Arts Centre: 11156 Hwy #19: 46°03.740′N 61°24.442′W: 902-945-5300: 7:30pm - Outlaw country-Before the Outlaws-broadwalk productions 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: 8pm - Friday Fiddle concerts with Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Summer Adult Session # 2

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Thursday, August 13th 2026

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Heritage Museum: 20 East Main St.: 902-863-6160: 7pm to 8:30pm - ceildih with John Pellerin, Leona Williams, Junior Fraser, Tom & Theresa Gottschall; @$ 10 Baddeck (Badaig) Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - The Golden Anniversaries Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic 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: 8pm - Friday Fiddle concerts with Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Summer Adult Session # 2

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Friday, August 14th 2026

Baddeck (Badaig) Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - The Golden Anniversaries Creignish (Creiginnis) Community Hall: ...''Happy Hour Live Music'': 2123 Highway 19: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476: 6pm to 9pm - CAPO3 Dartmouth Watefront: 4:30pm - Rock the Harbour with Helix, Toronto spoons Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic 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: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs 8pm - Friday Fiddle concerts with Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Summer Adult Session # 2

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Saturday, August 15th 2026

Baddeck (Badaig) Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - The Golden Anniversaries Big Baddeck Little Church –Vicar's View-was St. Andrew’s United Church: 1450 Westside Rd.: - John McDermott, Drew Jurecka, Jason Fowler ;concert-series Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: - Scott & Gerald Delhunty, Marc Babin town-La Société Saint-Pierre: .. 2026 August 15th--National Acadian Day -La Fête Nationale de l'Acadie: ; 15584Cabot Trail,: - National Acadian Day http://www.acadiene.ca/ Dartmouth Watefront: 4:30pm - Rock the Harbour with Kim Mithell, Nick Gilder, Sweeney Todd, Haywire Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic 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: 8pm - Friday Fiddle concerts with Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series -Full circle 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series

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Sunday, August 16th 2026

Arichat Waterfront: .....2017 September 8th to 10th-#7th Annual Cape Breton Paddlefest: - Bluenose II -https://bluenose.novascotia.ca/schedule Avondale Avon River -Artists landing art gallery: 17 Belmont Rd.: 3pm - factory Girls, Ken Voita Baddeck (Badaig) Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - The Golden Anniversaries Dartmouth Watefront: 3:30pm - Rock the Harbour with Loverboy, Lee Aaron, Titan, MIchelle Rydere, Side Hustle Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton 2pm - Artist Reception -with Eve Stockton Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Mabou (An Drochaid) Arena: ......Mabou Farmers Market: 186 Mabou Harbour Rd.: 46°04.614′N 61°24.074′W: 902-945-2378: 11am to 2pm - Music from Darrell Lahay. 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: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs 8pm - Friday Fiddle concerts with Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series Port Hood (Sestico) Lynn & Cyril Chisholm's Blathan Garden: 110 Concert St.: 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 902-302-8431

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Monday, August 17th 2026

Baddeck (Badaig) Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - The Golden Anniversaries Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic 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: 8pm - Friday Fiddle concerts with Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series

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Tuesday, August 18th 2026

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - MAIN STAGE-beyond the sea by Kristen Da Silva Baddeck (Badaig) Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - The Golden Anniversaries Chester Lordly Park: 6pm to 8pm - Hog the Coveers Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic 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: 8pm - Friday Fiddle concerts with Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series

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Wednesday, August 19th 2026

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - MAIN STAGE-beyond the sea by Kristen Da Silva Aulds Cove (Camus An Tuirc-nimhe) Cove Motel: 298 D 31 Rd.: 902-747-2700: - Echo-Dana Ryan Baddeck (Badaig) Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - The Golden Anniversaries Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic 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: 8pm - Friday Fiddle concerts with Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) Cape Breton Farmers Exhibition: 105 Regent St.: 902-736-7584, 902-794-7633: - Cape Breton Exhibition

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Thursday, August 20th 2026

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Heritage Museum: 20 East Main St.: 902-863-6160: 7pm to 8:30pm - ceildih with Hayley MacLeod, Leona Williams, Junior Fraser, John Hanlon; @$ 10 St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - MAIN STAGE-beyond the sea by Kristen Da Silva Baddeck (Badaig) Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - The Golden Anniversaries Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton Hubbards Shore Club-Tuna Blue: 167 Shore Club Rd.: 902-857-1790: - Joel Plaskett, Matt Mays, Terra Lightfoot and The Emergency Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic 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: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs 8pm - Friday Fiddle concerts with Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) Cape Breton Farmers Exhibition: 105 Regent St.: 902-736-7584, 902-794-7633: - Cape Breton Exhibition Sydney (Suidni) Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - Cape Breton for Dummies-encore

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Friday, August 21st 2026

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - MAIN STAGE-beyond the sea by Kristen Da Silva Baddeck (Badaig) Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - The Golden Anniversaries Creignish (Creiginnis) Community Hall: ...''Happy Hour Live Music'': 2123 Highway 19: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476: 6pm to 9pm - the Rebel Road Band Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton Hubbards Shore Club-Tuna Blue: 167 Shore Club Rd.: 902-857-1790: - Joel Plaskett, Matt Mays, Terra Lightfoot and The Emergency Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic 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: 8pm - Friday Fiddle concerts with Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) Cape Breton Farmers Exhibition: 105 Regent St.: 902-736-7584, 902-794-7633: - Cape Breton Exhibition Sydney (Suidni) Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - Cape Breton for Dummies-encore

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Saturday, August 22nd 2026

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - MAIN STAGE-beyond the sea by Kristen Da Silva Baddeck (Badaig) Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - The Golden Anniversaries Ben Eoin (Beinn Eòin) Flavor Cape Breton-828-Marina: 4950 East Bay Highway: 902-322-1828: 6pm to 9pm - music with Erin O’Brien and Ronnie Hogan Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton Glendale (Bràigh na h-Aibhneadh) St. Mary of Angels Parish Hall: 4216 Trans Canada Hwy # 105: 6pm to 9pm - monthly pub nite with Aaron MacDonald; 19+ Hubbards Shore Club-Tuna Blue: 167 Shore Club Rd.: 902-857-1790: - Joel Plaskett, Matt Mays, Terra Lightfoot and The Emergency Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic 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: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs 8pm - Friday Fiddle concerts with Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series -Renegade 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath) Cape Breton Farmers Exhibition: 105 Regent St.: 902-736-7584, 902-794-7633: - Cape Breton Exhibition 2pm to 4pm - Erin O’Brien and Ronnie Hogan St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair) Ross Rankin's-#5th Annual 2026 Crankinfest: 9735 Highway # 4: - Crankinfest is back Sydney (Suidni) Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - Cape Breton for Dummies-encore

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Sunday, August 23rd 2026

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - MAIN STAGE-beyond the sea by Kristen Da Silva Baddeck (Badaig) Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - The Golden Anniversaries Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Mabou (An Drochaid) Arena: ......Mabou Farmers Market: 186 Mabou Harbour Rd.: 46°04.614′N 61°24.074′W: 902-945-2378: 11am to 2pm - Music from Andrea Beaton 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: 8pm - Friday Fiddle concerts with Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series Port Hood (Sestico) Lynn & Cyril Chisholm's Blathan Garden: 110 Concert St.: 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 902-302-8431 Sydney (Suidni) Highland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: - Cape Breton for Dummies-encore

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Monday, August 24th 2026

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - MAIN STAGE-beyond the sea by Kristen Da Silva Baddeck (Badaig) Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - The Golden Anniversaries Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton 7:30pm - The Barra MacNeils 40th Anniversary; @$ 40 Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic 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: 8pm - Friday Fiddle concerts with Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Toiseach Tòisichidh-the first step; beginner immersion

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Tuesday, August 25th 2026

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - MAIN STAGE-beyond the sea by Kristen Da Silva Baddeck (Badaig) Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - The Golden Anniversaries Chester Lordly Park: 6pm to 8pm - Dark and Stormy Chéticamp Doryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: - Richard Wood Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic 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: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs 8pm - Friday Fiddle concerts with Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Toiseach Tòisichidh-the first step; beginner immersion

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Wednesday, August 26th 2026

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - MAIN STAGE-beyond the sea by Kristen Da Silva Baddeck (Badaig) Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - The Golden Anniversaries Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic 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: 8pm - Friday Fiddle concerts with Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Toiseach Tòisichidh-the first step; beginner immersion

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Thursday, August 27th 2026

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) Heritage Museum: 20 East Main St.: 902-863-6160: 7pm to 8:30pm - ceildih with tba ; @$ 10 St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - MAIN STAGE-beyond the sea by Kristen Da Silva Baddeck (Badaig) Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - The Golden Anniversaries Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic 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: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs 8pm - Friday Fiddle concerts with Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series Pictou (Phiogto) DeCoste Entertainment Centre: 90 Water St.: 1-800-353-5338, 902-485-8848: 7:30pm to 9:30pm - 3 pianos; Kim Dunn, Owen “O’Sound” Lee, & Doris Mason St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Toiseach Tòisichidh-the first step; beginner immersion

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Friday, August 28th 2026

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - MAIN STAGE-beyond the sea by Kristen Da Silva Baddeck (Badaig) Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - The Golden Anniversaries Creignish (Creiginnis) Community Hall: ...''Happy Hour Live Music'': 2123 Highway 19: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476: 6pm to 9pm - Joh Hines and Frank Sultana Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic 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: 8pm - Friday Fiddle concerts with Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLean 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series St Anns (Baile Anna) Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: - Toiseach Tòisichidh-the first step; beginner immersion

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Saturday, August 29th 2026

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - MAIN STAGE-beyond the sea by Kristen Da Silva Baddeck (Badaig) Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - The Golden Anniversaries Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton Hubbards Shore Club-Tuna Blue: 167 Shore Club Rd.: 902-857-1790: - Arkells & the East Pointers Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Louisbourg Louisbourg Fortress: 3 Fortress Service Road: 902-733-3552: 5pm - The Great Louisbourg Sleepover ; Overnight camping 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: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series 8pm to 11pm - Summer Concert Series -Broken Road

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Sunday, August 30th 2026

Antigonish (Am Baile Mór) St. FX -Bauer Theatre: 902-867-3333: - MAIN STAGE-beyond the sea by Kristen Da Silva Baddeck (Badaig) Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - The Golden Anniversaries Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Mabou (An Drochaid) Arena: ......Mabou Farmers Market: 186 Mabou Harbour Rd.: 46°04.614′N 61°24.074′W: 902-945-2378: 11am to 2pm - Music from Alan Aucoin 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: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs

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Monday, August 31st 2026

Baddeck (Badaig) Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - The Golden Anniversaries Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit FIELD NOTES with Eve Stockton Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic 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: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs

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Tuesday, September 1st 2026

Baddeck (Badaig) Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - The Golden Anniversaries Chester Lordly Park: 5pm to 7pm - Parsons Brothers Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit-''ANYTHING THAT POURS'' with Jitka Zgola Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic 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: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs

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Wednesday, September 2nd 2026

Baddeck (Badaig) Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - The Golden Anniversaries Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit-''ANYTHING THAT POURS'' with Jitka Zgola Dundee (Dùn Deagh) Dundee Resort & Golf Club-Macrae's dining room: 2750 West Bay Highway: 902-345-2649, 1-844-638-6333: - Echo-Dana Ryan Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic 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: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs

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Thursday, September 3rd 2026

Baddeck (Badaig) Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - The Golden Anniversaries Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit-''ANYTHING THAT POURS'' with Jitka Zgola Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic 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: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs

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Friday, September 4th 2026

Baddeck (Badaig) Masonic Hall-Theatre Baddeck: ...#11th Annual-Theatre Baddeck, 2026: 24 Queen St.: 902-412-7122: - The Golden Anniversaries Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit-''ANYTHING THAT POURS'' with Jitka Zgola Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic 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: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Two Rivers Wildlife Park: ...2026 Sept 4th to 6th -- #13th Annual- Acoustic Roots Festival: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: - #13th Annual- Acoustic Roots Festival; Matt Minglewood, Charlie A’Court, Hearts of Kin and Aaron MacDonald

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Saturday, September 5th 2026

Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit-''ANYTHING THAT POURS'' with Jitka Zgola Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic 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: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Two Rivers Wildlife Park: ...2026 Sept 4th to 6th -- #13th Annual- Acoustic Roots Festival: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: - #13th Annual- Acoustic Roots Festival; Matt Minglewood, Charlie A’Court, Hearts of Kin and Aaron MacDonald

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Sunday, September 6th 2026

Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit-''ANYTHING THAT POURS'' with Jitka Zgola 2pm - Artist Reception with Jitka Zgola Inverness (An Sithean) ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: - Hermine Ford; 5 decades of CB art Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic Mabou (An Drochaid) Arena: ......Mabou Farmers Market: 186 Mabou Harbour Rd.: 46°04.614′N 61°24.074′W: 902-945-2378: 11am to 2pm - Music from Keira Loane and Keigan MacLennan 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: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs Marion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira) Two Rivers Wildlife Park: ...2026 Sept 4th to 6th -- #13th Annual- Acoustic Roots Festival: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: - #13th Annual- Acoustic Roots Festival; Matt Minglewood, Charlie A’Court, Hearts of Kin and Aaron MacDonald Whitney Pier town: 902-567-1492: - concert in the park & island tire car show

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Monday, September 7th 2026

Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit-''ANYTHING THAT POURS'' with Jitka Zgola Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic 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: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs

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Tuesday, September 8th 2026

Chester Lordly Park: 5pm to 7pm - Jamie & Jungernauts Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit-''ANYTHING THAT POURS'' with Jitka Zgola Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic 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: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs

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Wednesday, September 9th 2026

Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain) The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: - artist exhibit-''ANYTHING THAT POURS'' with Jitka Zgola Iona (Sanndraigh) Highland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: 2pm to 3pm - Milling Frolic 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: 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhs


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