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( Top of Page )Northern Inverness AreaPetit-ÉtangInformation Centre Theatre-Cape Breton highlands National Park: ...2026 June 13th--The 16th Annual Cape Breton Highlands 3 Peak Challenge: 16648 Cabot Trail: Oct 11th - 10am to noon - Celtic Colours Pumpkin Carving
La Rigouèche, Tickets: Free with park passOct 12th - 10am - Guided Hike on the Acadian Trail; with National Park staff for a steady climb
Free with Park Pass CC eventCap-Rouge/ Mkwesaqtuk campground: Monday night music at the park: 18283 Cabot Trail: 902-224-2642: Oct 13th - 2pm - Weaving Our Tales; with Cape Breton Highlands National Park staff CC event
deep tradition of weaving and basketry across time and cultures. @ $26.75
- Interpretation House :Salmon Pools Trailhead: Oct 13th - 10am - Guided Hike through the Salmon Pools; with Parks Canada staff for a 3-4 hour hike
Tickets: Free with park passChéticampBlack Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: Oct 11th, 13th, & 15th - 10pm - Veillée Rustique [Chéticamp After Party]- Following the evening show, L'eau Nous Relie
[The Water Connects Us], with local Cape Breton musicians ; @$ 20 CC eventDoryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: every Sunday - 2pm - Trad Sessions -join a community jamSep 26th - 2pm to 6pm - Dara Smith-MacDonald, Adam Young; - 9pm - live band-No Boundaries [from Truro]Sep 27th - 2pm to 5pm - benefit afternoon for Tanya Doucet; on her cancer journey - 6pm - risin' tide-acousticOct 3rd - 8pm to midnight - 60th anniversary gala; @$ 40 -only 140 tickets ; 6 x 30 minute segments
==Robert Bouchard & full band
=the Phantoms Celebration-Adrien Aucoin, Glen Bourgeois, martin Aucoin
Steven Lefort & more
=the Original Trio; Donny LeBlanc, Andre LeBlanc, Gelase Larade
=tribute to Gerard Romard; Ft Chester Delaney, Nicole & Michelle Deveau
=Risin' Tide
=Tribute to Marc Boudreau; Ft. Howie MacDonald, Shelly Campbell
Andrea Beaton, Hilda Chiasson
-hosted by Louis ArsenaultLe Conseil des arts de Chéticamp: 15118 Cabot Trail: 902-224-1876: Oct 11th - come spoon with me; at Canton Culture - 7pm - Cheticamp after party-at Canton CultureOct 13th - 10pm - Cheticamp after party-at Canton CultureLe Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: every Thursday & Friday(through 2026 Oct 30th) - 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Andrew Poirier & Mark Poiruer; no cover chargeevery Wednesday & Saturday(through 2026 Oct 31st) - 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free music with Glen RoacheSep 29th, Oct 6th, 13th, 20th, & 27th - 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Bruno Clarence & Maurice ; no cover chargeSep 27th, Oct 4th, 11th, 18th, & 25th - 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free music with Crissy Crowley, Jason RoachSep 28th, Oct 5th, 12th, 19th, & 26th - 6:30pm to 8:30pm - free Acadian Music with Eddie Cummings; no cover chargeSenior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's Club: every Tuesday - 7pm to 9:30pm-Amateur Musical Circle-local talent
( Top of Page )Margaree AreaMargaree Forks (Bruach Na h-Aibhne)Firemen’s club: 7811 Cabot trail: 902-248-2952: every Thursday - 7pm to 9pm - ''Herman's Jam' night music; 19+ donations to Margaree meals on wheelsthe Old Miller Trout Farm: Oct 14th - 2pm - a celtic colours community event-Learn to Fly Fish; FREEMargaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: Jul 1st to Oct 16th - 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidhsOct 2nd - 8pm - fiddle concert ; Cameron Chisholm, Mararet macDonald, Lawrence Cameron-Oct 7th - 8pm - fiddle concert & ceilidh ; Maya MacLeod, Susan MacLean, Stephanie MacDonaldOct 9th - 8pm - fiddle concert .Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLeanOct 16th - 8pm - fiddle concert ; Donny LeBlanc, Koryne MacDonald, Lawrence Cameron-The Normaway Inn-Music Room: 691 Egypt Rd.: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: Sep 28th, Oct 5th, & 12th - 8:30pm - Neil McDaniel- Guitar, Vocals. Mandolin, Tin Whistles, Celtic Piano.Sep 30th & Oct 14th - 7:30pm - Wanda Le FortInverness (An Sithean)ICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: Sep 20th to Oct 25th - Katherine Knight; ''BOAT''-photographsSep 25th to 27th - Unama’ki/Cape Breton film festival
unamakicapebretonfilmfestival.caSep 26th - Donald MacLennan & the Hot Club of Dartmouth;
[Donald Maclennan, Michael Dalton, Jordan Stephens, Matt Myer, Tom Richards,]Sep 27th - 10am - film-''Asleep By Windows''' with Cindy O’Neill; Q & A session to followOct 9th - 6:30pm to 9pm - Katherine Knight- Films Screening [ Still Max ; Spring & ArnaudOct 10th - 6pm to 9pm - Katherine Knight- Films Screening
[ Strange & Familiar; KOOP-the art of Wanda KoopOct 16th - Elyse Aeryn “SEE YOU OUT THERE”Oct 23rd - 8pm - Garrett Mason; @$25Nov 8th to Dec 13th - Julie Forgues; land remembers usThe Dancing Goat Cafe & Bakery-Inverness: 15844 Central Avenue: Oct 16th - Elyse Aeryn “SEE YOU OUT THERE”Whit's Public House @ The Cabot Links: 18 Cabot Lane: 902-258-3933: every Sunday - 11am to 2pm - Celtic fiddle and piano featuring local talentevery Wednesday - 7pm to 10pm - musician-Eddie CummingsScotsville (Bun Na h-Aibhne)School of Crafts: #234 Hwy 478 (Scottsville Rd): 902-258-3838: Oct 13th - 1pm - Cape Breton Oatcake Demonstration & Gaelic Songs
Bernadette Campbell, one of the best Oatcake makers : $25 CC eventOct 14th - 10am - Celtic Walk; with Gaelic culture enthusiasts Geoffrey and Rebecca-Lynne MacDonald-May
stroll along the South West Margaree, a Canadian Heritage River. ' Am Braighe' : Donations acceptedOct 12th to 17th - 1pm - Quilting Bee-A handmade quilt is on the frame, free (donations accepted)Lake Ainslie (Loch Ainslidh)MacKinnon’s Campground: 2457 Rte 395: 902-756-2790: Oct 3rd - 11am to 3pm - show n' shine; classic cars, live music, flea market, food truck FREE
( Top of Page )SouthWestern InvernessGlenville (An Gleann Dubh)Glenora Inn & Distillery: Route # 19 Ceilidh Trail: 46°09.178′N 61°19.037′W: 902-258-2662, 1-800-839-0491: Sep 26th - 1pm to 3pm - Closed
-8pm to 10pm-John Francis MacNeilSep 27th - 1pm to 3pm - Closed
-8pm to 10pm-Kyle MacDonald Neil McDanielSep 28th - 1pm to 3pm - Closed
-8pm to 10pm-Michelle StevensSep 29th - 1pm to 3pm - Closed
-8pm to 10pm-Kevin LeVesconte Sandra GillisSkye GlennSkye Glen & Centreville Community Hall: 1904 Hwy 252: Oct 11th - 2pm to 4pm - milling frolic ; Musical guests: Koryne MacDonald & Iain MacQuarrie
Srùbag/Tea will be served. admission by donation-Brook Village (Baile Beag Na h-Aibhne)St. John the Baptist Hall: ....Monday night Adult square dances: 6432 Rte.#252: 46°03.071′N 61°17.840′W: 902-945-2240: Sep 28th - 9pm - square dance with; Kenneth MacKenzieOct 12th - 9pm - Adult Square Dance with Andrea, Kinnon. Betty Lou Beaton, & Troy MacGillivray. @ $10St. John the Baptist Hall: 6432 Rte.#252: 46°03.071′N 61°17.840′W: 902-945-2240: Oct 10th - 9pm to midnight - pub night with Parker Ouellette, Donna Marie DeWolfe, Marion MacLeod; @$20 19+
fundraiser for St. John the Baptist church repairsOct 16th - 4pm to 6:30pm - legendary Brook Village Turkey Dinner returns; Anne 902=227-7184 @$ 25HillsboroughHillsborough/Glendyer Hall: # 4738-Hwy #252: 902-258-5265: Oct 10th, 24th, Nov 7th, & 21st - 7pm to 9pm - Ronelda Aylward's -Hillsborough jam sessions, bi-weekly @ $ 5; entertainers Free,Oct 3rd - Ronelda Aylward's -CANCELLED Hillsborough jam session, back on Oct 10th
instead come to Oct 4th-2pm-The Mother of Sorrows Shrine Concert in the Mabou hall; @ $10.
CWL lunch 50/50 draw and prizes to be wonOct 4th - 2pm - The Mother of Sorrows Shrine Concert in the Mabou hall; @ $10.
CWL lunch 50/50 draw and prizes to be won
NOTE- no Oct 3rd-Ronelda Aylward's -Hillsborough jam sessions, back on Oct 10thOct 23rd - 7pm to 9pm - Throwback Movie Night; 16+ ''the shining'''; $5
presented by The Inverness County Recreation Dept & Hillsborough HallMabou (An Drochaid)Arena: ......Mabou Farmers Market: 186 Mabou Harbour Rd.: 46°04.614′N 61°24.074′W: 902-945-2378: Sep 27th, Oct 4th, & 11th - 11am to 2pm - farmers market with local entertainmentSep 27th - 11am to 2pm - Music from John UhrichOct 4th - 11am to 2pm - Music from Jess and Greg of ShiretownOct 11th - 11am to 2pm - Music from Kyle MacDonald FINAL REGULAR SEASON MARKETCBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: every day - an internet based radio stationMother of Sorrows Shrine -Pioneer Shrine: 45 SW Ridge Rd.: 902-945-2221: Oct 4th - 2pm - The Mother of Sorrows Shrine Concert in the Mabou Parish hall; @ $10.
CWL lunch 50/50 draw and prizes to be won
NOTE- no Oct 3rd-Ronelda Aylward's -Hillsborough jam sessions, back on Oct 10thStrathspey Performing Arts Centre: 11156 Hwy #19: 46°03.740′N 61°24.442′W: 902-945-5300: Oct 7th - 7:30pm - Don Ross & Julie MaliaNov 13th - Tribute to Creedence Clearwater RevivalThe Bridge - An Drochaid Museum: 11513 Main St.: 902-945-2311: Oct 11th - 2pm - Gaelic Song Circle; with Gaelic Singers from Cape Breton and visiting artists- @ $10 CC eventThe Red Shoe Pub: Main St.: 902-945-2996: Sep 26th - 7pm to 9pm - Lisa and Vern MacDougallSep 27th - 4pm to 7pm - Kyle MacDonald & Jason RoachSep 28th to 30th - 5pm to 7pm - Neil MacDaniel & Kevin LevesconteWest Mabou (Màbu An Iar)West Mabou Hall: 2399 West Mabou Rd.: Oct 10th - 8pm - All-Ages Family Square Dance; $12 | All Ages Celtic Colours event
[ Derrick: w.mabou.entertainment@gmail.com ]Oct 13th - 10:30am - Dance Dialects with The Fitzgerald's Mairi Rankin, Celtic Colours event
Melody Cameron, Christiane Theriault &Lori-Lynn Comeau; @$ 15-cash onlyMabou RidgeBig Belle Farm: 891 SW Mabou Ridge Rd.: Oct 9th to 11th - Blue Berry Harvest Jam;Oct 9th - Bill Ricky, Daniel James McFadyen, + one more TBAOct 10th - Campbell & Johnston, Roxy & the Underground Soul Sound , + one more TBA!Oct 11th - Colrain, Rankin MacInnis & the Broken Reeds, + one moreTBAGlencoe 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.Oct 11th - 9pm to midnight - square dance with Kenneth MacKenzie & guestSt Josephs Church: Oct 16th - 2pm - Glencoe's Gaelic Cultural Stories (and little white lies);Glencoe StationGlencoe Station Hall: 1536 Mabou Rd.: 802-787-2062: Oct 12th - 2pm - ''John Allan Cameron Song Session'' with -Glen & Keith MacNeil Celtic Colours event
Lisa: 902-631-4686 @$ 15Port Hood (Sestico)Admiral Lounge & Dining room: 148 Main St.: 902-787-3494: every Wednesday - 7pm to 9pm - Wednesday Sessions at the Admiral; with tbaChestico Museum & Historical Society: 8095 Hwy # 19: 45°58.877′N 61°31.028′W: 902-787-2244: Oct 9th - 1pm - Lifting Spirits and Feet with Celtic Music; @$ 10 , Michelle Greenwell...MORE
2026 Oct 15th-2pm-Highland Tides: A Heritage Walk; in the Port Hood area.
with a local presenter from Chestico Museum : $20Clove Hitch Bar & Bistro: #8790 Hwy #19: 902-787-3035: Sep 27th - 6pm to 9pm - Anne Marie Pelley; @ $5St. Stephen’s-Jubilee United Church Hall: 239 Main St.: 902-787-2740: Sep 26th, Oct 10th, 24th, Nov 7th, & 21st - 7pm to 9pm - The Little White Church music jam sessions @$ 5; & tea; All musicians are welcome ;Judique (Siudaig Mhór)Celtic Music Interpretive Centre: ....Sunday Ceilidhs.: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: Sep 27th - 2pm to 5pm - Sunday Ceilidh Featuring Andrea Beaton, TroyOct 4th - 2pm to 5pm - Sunday Ceilidh Featuring the Cape Breton Fiddlers AssociationOct 11th - 2pm to 5pm - Sunday Ceilidh-Shelly CampbellCeltic Music Interpretive Centre: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: Oct 8th - 7pm - Masters Fiddle 20th Anniversary Concert; MC-Bob MacEachern; with Howie macDoald,
Kenneth MacKenzie, Mairi Rankin, Andrea Beaton, Troy MacGillivray, Joel Chiasson, Gabrielle MacLellan,
Kendra Macillivray, Dara Smith MacDonald, Dona Marie DeWolfe, Glenn GrahamOct 9th & 12th to 16th - 9:30am - Musical Walking Tour along Judique $25Oct 9th & 12th to 16th - 11:30am - Lunch Céilidh : $5Oct 11th - 2pm - Sunday Céilidh e; @: $10Oct 12th to 16th - Buddy MacMaster School of Fiddle; with Dara Smith MacDonald, Glenn Graham, Troy MacGillivray,
Andrea Beaton, Donna Marie DeWolfe, Kendra MacGillivray, Liz Carroll, Gabrielle MacLean,
Mairi Rankin, Kenneth MacKenziOct 13th - 2:30pm - Jam Session; with traditional Cape Breton & Scottish tunes, local musicians ; @$ 5Creignish (Creiginnis)Community Hall: ...''Happy Hour Live Music'': 2123 Highway 19: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476: every Friday - 6pm to 9pm - Happy Hour , great music as well. The CREIG Pub & PatioOct 2nd - 6pm to 9pm - Jim RalphOct 9th - 6pm to 9pm - Cameron LandryOct 16th - 6pm to 9pm - Celtic Colours-'ticketed event'
featuring music by Wendy MacIsaac, Mac Morin and friends; @$40Oct 23rd - 6pm to 9pm - Heather & ShaneOct 30th - 6pm to 9pm - Halloween Dance-''ticketed event'''
( Top of Page )Port Hawkesbury AreaPort Hastings (Còbh a' Phlàstair)Port Hastings Museum & Quilt Shop: #24 Hwy #19: 902-625-1295: Oct 9th - 2pm - ''A Session with Tunes and Tales', hosted by Gerry McDaniel-CCOct 14th - 2pm - Community Céilidh ; community jam CC Donations acceptedSt. David’s United Church -hall: Oct 25th - 7pm - Gaither Gospel Music Evening; fundraiser for St. David’sPort Hawkesbury (An Gut)101.5 FM The Hawk: 609 Church St.: 902-625-1220: every Sunday - 9am to 11am - East Coast Rising with Chuck Boudreauevery Sunday - 11am to noon - East Coast Countdown with Cameron MacEachern http://www.eastcoastcountdown.comCivic Centre-: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-2591: Sep 26th - Gord Bamford’s cross-Canada As Long As There’s a Bar TourNov 15th - 3pm - Men of the Deeps 60th anniversary=''diamond sunset'Civic Centre - Bear Head Conference Room: ...2026 -Tuesday Ceilidhs. #31st: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-2591: Sep 29th - 7:30pm to 9pm - Cape Breton Fiddlers AssociationOct 6th - 7:30pm to 9pm - Melody Cameron, Derrick Cameron, Kyle MacDonald, Jason Roach and James MacLeanEvergreen Seniors' Club: 37 Embree St.: Oct 11th & Nov 8th - 2pm to 5pm - jam ; @$ 5; light lunch included ; Entertainers free . come and join in;St. Mark’s United Church: 504 Bernard St.: 902-625-1757: Nov 8th - 7pm - Gaither Gospel Music Evening; fundraiser for St. Mark’s
( Top of Page )Bras d’Or Lakes AreaGlendale (Bràigh na h-Aibhneadh)St. Mary of Angels Parish Hall: 4216 Trans Canada Hwy # 105: Oct 10th - 6pm to 9pm - monthly pub nite with East of Sixty; 19+Oct 23rd - 7pm to 10pm - Square Dance with Donna Marie DeWolfe, Betty Lou Beaton; All Ages, @$12
sponsored by the Fr. John A. Rankin Cultural CentreNov 14th - 6pm to 9pm - monthly pub nite with Stephen Poirier; 19+OrangedaleEileanan Brèagha Vineyards: 5349 Marble Mountain Rd.: Sep 26th - 1pm to 6pm - Grand Opening of Marble Mountain Estates Winery;
day full of music, food, fun and, of course, wineWe'koqma'q (Waycobah)Ball fields: Oct 2nd to 4th - We'koqma'q Mawio'mi 2026 sunrise ceremonies, Grand entry, entertainmentWhycocomagh (Hogamah)Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre: Highway # 105: Sep 26th - Rocker Fellas live in concertOct 10th - 9:30am - Whycocomagh Step Dance Workshop; Burton MacIntyre at 902-756-2769. $15Little Narrows (An Caolas Beag)Community Centre: 134 Highway 223: 902-756-2413: Sep 30th, Oct 14th, 28th, Nov 11th, & 25th - 7pm to 9pm - open Music jam sessions; all welcome FREEIona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village Museum: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 45°56.912′N 60°49.020′W: 902-725-2272: Oct 9th & 14th - 2pm - Milling Frolic at the Museum GAELIC Free with Museum Admission cc eventOct 13th & 16th - 2pm - Traditional Céilidh; Free with Museum Admission cc ecventHighland Village: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 902-725-2272, 1-866-442-3542: Jun 1st to Oct 17th - 2pm to 3pm - Milling FrolicIona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Songs & stories series: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: Oct 2nd - True Mountain LaurelNov 7th - Hawksley WorkmanIona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Saturday ceilidhs ; @$ 5: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: Sep 26th - 5pm to 8pm - Troy MacGillivary and Andrea BeatonOct 3rd - 5pm to 8pm - Jonathan AndrewsOct 10th - 5pm to 8pm - Helen, Dawn and KyleChristmas Island (Eilean Na Nollaig)St. Barra Community Centre: 47 Church Road: Oct 10th - 5pm - Coimhearsnachd Céilidh Eilean na Nollaig [Christmas Island Community Céilidh]
After the matinee at the Christmas Island Firehall, join in across the road at the St. Barra Church &
Christmas Island Communities Centre for a Community Céilidh & Celtic Jam Session.Nyanza (Waqmitkuk)Big Spruce Brewing-patio: 64 Yankee Line Rd.: 902-295-2537: seating is limited,Sep 26th - 2pm - Jordan MusycsynSep 27th - 2pm - Michael DaltonOct 3rd - 2pm - Tyler & Abbey MullendoreOct 4th - 2pm - Lke LevyBig BaddeckLittle Church –Vicar's View-was St. Andrew’s United Church: 1450 Westside Rd.: Nov 20th - Harry Manx ;concert-seriesBaddeck (Badaig)town: ..Baddeck Witches Weekend: Oct 2nd - 5:30pm - witches night market at Bold CentreOct 3rd - 5pm - Witches paddleboard flashmob .-at Baddeck marina-little beachAlexander Graham Bell Museum: 559 Chebucto St.: 46°06.250′N 60°44.755′W: 902-295-2069: Sep 26th, Oct 3rd, & 10th - 10am to 1pm - Baddeck Farmers Market, vendors and musicSep 26th - 5:30pm - special Sensory-Accessible Concert with Jack Chen & host Jennifer King.Bras d'Or Yacht Club: 1 Jones St.: 902-295-2107: Oct 10th to 17th - 2pm - open CC mic sessions with Mike Cavanaugh. FreeFreight Shed terrace: every Sunday - 5pm to 9pm - Nathan Bishop MacDonaldRoyal Canadian Legion Branch #53: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: every Friday - 6pm to 9pm - live musicevery Wednesday - 7pm to 10pm - open micSt. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: Sep 26th - 7:30pm - Rachel Davis & Buddy MacDonaldSep 27th - 7:30pm - Rachel Davis & Buddy MacDonaldSep 28th - 7:30pm - Andrea Beaton & Jason RoachSep 29th - 7:30pm - Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLeanSep 30th - 7:30pm - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam YoungOct 1st - 7:30pm - Melody Cameron & Derrick Cameron & Brian DoyleOct 2nd - 7:30pm - Andrea Beaton & FriendsOct 3rd - 7:30pm - Rachel Davis & Darren McMullenOct 4th - 7:30pm - Rachel Davis & Darren McMullenOct 5th - 7:30pm - Andrea Beaton & Jason RoachOct 6th - 7:30pm - Stephanie MacDonald & Susan MacLeanOct 7th - 7:30pm - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam YoungOct 8th - 7:30pm - Melody Cameron & Derrick Cameron & Brian DoyleOct 9th - 7:30pm - Kevin Levesconte & Neil McDanielOct 10th - 7:30pm - Mckayla MacNeil & Myles Davidson & Harold DavidsonOct 11th - 7:30pm - Mckayla MacNeil & Myles Davidson & Harold DavidsonOct 12th - 7:30pm - TBA & Jason RoachOct 13th - 7:30pm - Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLeanOct 14th - 7:30pm - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam YoungOct 15th - 7:30pm - Melody Cameron & Derrick Cameron & Brian DoyleOct 16th - 7:30pm - TBAOct 17th - 7:30pm - Buddy MacDonald & FriendsOct 18th - 7:30pm - Rachel Davis & Buddy MacDonald & Darren McMullenOct 19th - 7:30pm - CLOSED FOR THE SEASOn·The Freight Shed at the Terrace: 22 Water St.: 902-205-3600: every Friday - 5pm to 9pm - live Celtic entertainment by Nathan Bishop MacDonald
( Top of Page )St Anns Bay AreaSt Anns (Baile Anna)Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: Oct 23rd to 25th - Oidhche Shamhna Ghàidhealach ~ Halloween Gaelic Weekend
with Stacey MacLean, Angus MacLeod, Lewis MacKinninGaelic College-Great Hall of Clans-: 902-295-3411: Oct 14th - 1pm - Gaelic Song with Colin MacDonald: $30Gaelic College-: 2026 Oct 2nd to 4th....#18th Annual Cabot Trail Writers Festival: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): Oct 2nd to 4th - #18th Annual Cabot Trail Writers Festival ; with Kate Beaton, Daniel Macivor, Whit Fraser,
Elamin Abdelmahmoud, David A. Robertson, Catherine Hernandez, Sharon Bala, Jaime Burnet,
Maris Wicks, Andrew Jackson, Monika Dutt, Ross Burns, Alexander MacleodGaelic College-Concert Series-Instructor Ceilidhs: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: every Wednesday - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Wednesday Night Instructors’ Ceilidh; in person & online
@ $15 [held in the Great Hall of the Clans]Sep 30th - NO CEILIDH-in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.Oct 7th - 7:30pm-In PERSON and ON-LINE-with; tbaOct 14th - NO Ceilidh-Celtic ColoursGaelic College-Celtic Colours-Festival club: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd.: 902-295-3411: Oct 9th to 17th - 11pm - Celtic Colors Festival club; 19+ ID'sCape North (Ceap Nòr)Northern Victoria Community Center: 902-383-2515: Oct 14th - 10am - Aspy Trail Guided Hike-with National Park staff ; views of the Aspy fault escarpment.
3-4 hrs, 9.6 km return, : Free with Park PassDingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: every day - 7pm to 9pm - entertainment in the lobby with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan.Sep 1st to 30th - artist exhibit-''ANYTHING THAT POURS'' with Jitka ZgolaSep 26th - 7:30pm - Pretty Archie ; @$ 35Oct 3rd - 7:30pm - 'North of Smokey Songwriters' Circle' with Jordan Musycsyn, Norman MacDonald,
Michael Gorey, Meredith Stead, David Doucette, and Deron DonovanOct 23rd & 24th - music weekend with Dave & Jud Gunnings, @$ 40Ingonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: Sep 26th, 27th, 28th, & 29th - 7pm - live local musicians & guests at Smokey -the Cape Restaurant & LodgeInformation Centre -Cape Breton highlands National Park: 902-295-3231: Oct 15th - 10am - Guided Hike at Warren Lake with National Park staff;
circles the park’s largest lake. 4.7 km loop, Free with Park PassInformation Centre -Cape Breton highlands National Park: 37639 Cabot Trail: Oct 16th - 9am - Franey Trail Unveiling with National Park staff ; climb 423 m t Free with Park Pass - 10am - Guided Hike at Franey Trail (Lower Loop); with park staff;
see the Clyburn Valley in fall colours; : Free with Park PassIngonish BeachSoccer field: Oct 15th - 3pm to 5pm - Celtic Colours / Huckle Buckle Festival Pumpkin Carving Free with Park PassOct 17th - 3pm to 6pm - Annual Huckle Buckle fall Festival ·; food, crafts, music, pumpkin walk
Willie Fitzgerald, Ryan Grover & the MacArthur Dancers will kick us off,
followed by Jesse Cox & the Groovin Blue Skies Band.
6pm-pumpkin walkIndian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair)Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort: #30 Buchanan Drive: 902-929-2584, 1-866-929-2585: every Thursday - music with Elia Dunbinsky & friendsNorth Shore Firehall: 46177 Cabot trail: 902-929-2822: every Wednesday - 10am to 2pm - Weekly Gathering; FREEOct 17th - 1pm to 5pm - Féis a' Chladaich a Tuath/ North Shore Féis ; Mary Jane Lamond; ; Event by Stephanie Conn - 1pm - Féis a’ Chladaich a Tuath [North Shore Féis]
a one-day festival of Gaelic language & song on the North Shore of Cape Breton. @ $15/$10/$8The St. Ann's Bay United Church: 46715 Cabot Trail: 902-929-2999: Oct 11th - 11am - Celtic Service; GAELIC ; with Catriona Parsons & NS Ecumenical Gaelic Choir.
with Gaelic singing, Gaelic scripture, Celtic hymns, and the violin. Of particular interest will be a
demonstration of "precenting the Psalms", a Scottish tradition in this area; FREENorth Shore (An Cladach A Tuath)Gaelic Cultural Centre & Gaelic Singers Hall: 45033 Cabot Trail Road: Oct 17th - 1pm to 5pm - Féis a' Cladaich a Tuath | North Shore Féis; with Mary Jane Lamond
( Top of Page )Urban Cape Breton AreaBras d’Orlittle Bras d'Or-Blue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: every Thursday - 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ;
bring an instrument & join in; ; FREELittle Bras d'OrBlue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: every Thursday - 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ; bring an instrument & join in; ; FREEFlorenceRoyal Canadian Legion, Branch #83: 610 Bras D'Or Florence Rd.: 902-736-6313: every Saturday - 7pm - the circle-jam music; @$ 2Sydney Mines (Méinnean Baile Shuidni)Atlantic Memorial Park / Chapel Point Battery: Oct 15th - 1pm - Historic Atlantic Memorial Park Walking Tour of Chapel Point Battery. : $5North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial freeevery day - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Freeevery Wednesday & Sunday - 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman -
music, interviews & Cape Breton segmentsNorthern Yacht Club: 27 Seaview Drive: 902-794-9121: Oct 10th - 8pm to midnight - Halloween costume Dance; Erin O’Brien band,; @$ 10;
NO Masks 19+ dayjamielynn@gmail.comRoyal Canadian Legion Branch #19-Armstrong Memorial: 16 Archibald Ave.: 902-794-4816: Oct 31st - 8pm to midnight - halloween dance; with Hi Boys; @$ 15St. John the Baptist Anglican Church-MacDonald Hall: 28King St.: Oct 2nd - 7pm - a Newfie Night ; Music and Mug Up - @ $10; sponsored by The Mothers’ UnionWaterfront: every Monday & Thursday - 6pm to 8pm - ''Tunes on the Town''' -outdoor concert series;CoxheathCoxheath Hills Wilderness Trail & Knox Hall: 1580 Coxheath Rd.: 902-564-6352: Oct 17th - 1pm - a celtic colours Community Event -Hike the Coxheath Colours and Ceilidh
Musicians and naturalists will be situated along the trail and storytellers in the cabin,
: Free (donations accepted)Howie CenterRed Farm: 1957 Kings Rd.: every Sunday - noon to 5pm - Red Farm Kitchen party series;Sep 30th to Oct 4th - CB Jazz festival; with Mike Murley, Bill Stevenson, Dee Hernandez;
Jeff Johnston,James Hanlon, Matt Nicholson, Carlo Getto, Barnful of Blues,
Joe Parris Quartet, Danny Lockwood Quartet
Capers Big Band, James Munroe, Jazz Adjacents. Serenaders of SwingSydney (Suidni)town: ...various locations: Oct 2nd - 7pm - Witches & Warlocks-pub walk and dance;
7pm-meet at Tide Tacos & Tequilas-144 Esplanade
8pm-walk to Olde Triangle Alehouse
9pm-walk to Daniel's Taphouse; 12:39am-dance starts;various locations around town: .....2026 Sept 26th--annual Lumière Festival: Sep 26th - 6:59pm to 11:59pm - annual Lumière Art at Night Festival; www.lumierecapebreton.caAnchor Youth Space: Oct 10th - 4pm - Queer Céilidh; pride. started with square dance... FREE; cc eventBreton Brewing: 364 Keltic Drive-Coxheath: 902-270-4677: Sep 26th - 2pm to 5pm - Gerry McDanielCape Breton Drive-In: 865 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-539-9922: Sep 27th - Heart of the Beast & PassengerOct 2nd to 4th - Verity & Project Hail MaryCape Breton University-Rotary Music Performance Centre: 1250 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-563-1652: Oct 14th - 3pm - Traditional Tunes Jam Session; with Kyle MacNeil & Sheamus MacNeil,
together with CBU music students, will host a jam session that is free to the public.Cedar’s Club Hall: 30 Mackenzie St.: 902-539-1901: Oct 3rd - 'Halfway to Heaven' honoring John PrineHighland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: Oct 2nd - 7:30pm - Neil Diamond; @$45Oct 3rd - 7:30pm - Gypsy-fleetwood mac tributeHoliday Inn-Eave Restaurant and Bar: 300 Esplanade: 902-562-7500, 1-877-660-8550: every Thursday - 6pm to 9pm - live entertainment with Carl Getto & Matt NicholsonMembertou Trade & Convention Centre: 50 Maillard St.: 902-539-2300: Oct 24th - My Bloodly Wedding-murder mystery dinner theatre; 19+ @$ 75+Oct 30th - 9pm - the Monster Ball; @$ 25+ 19+Nov 7th - Ria Mae-Tour Toe [part two[; @$ 50+Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: every Thursday - 5pm to 8pm - entertainment with Aaron Lewis & Guestevery Sunday - 11:30am to 2:30pm - Jazz entertainment with Carl Getto and Matt NicholsonSimeon's Family Restaurant: 581 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-562-0251: every Sunday - 4pm to 7pm - music with Aaron C Lewis;The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: every Wednesday - 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show.every Friday - 10pm to midnight - East Coast after dark -promoting Maritime culture, heritage and artistic talentevery Saturday - 10pm to midnight - Cape Breton Kitchen party with Ron Neville-music of island musiciansevery Sunday - 5pm to 8pm - Celtic Serenade with Host Donnie Campbell, the very best in Cape Breton Music
plus songs from Scotland & Ireland, presented by Merit Muffler-Wheel & Brake-Sydneyevery Sunday - 8pm to 9pm - host Wayne Tucker with Favourites from Newfoundland and LabradorThe Old Triangle Irish Alehouse & Pub: 424 Charlotte St.: 902-270-8003: every Wednesday - 7pm to 9:30pm - Kimberley Fraser Session, with Guests, FREE, come and play alongSep 30th - 7pm - Kimberley Fraser and Beverley MacLeanWhitney Piertown: 902-567-1492: Oct 25th - Boo-Fest FireworksNeville Park: Victoria Road & Jamieson Street: Oct 25th - Boo-Fest- -family fireworks; https://www.whitneypier.ca - Boo-Fest- -family fireworks; https://www.whitneypier.caUkrainian Parish Hall: 49 West St.: Oct 11th - 9pm to 1am - Ukrainian hall fundraiser with the Coastline; @$15-advance; Id'sNew Waterford (Portlairge Ùr)The Rack 'n Roll Pub: 3345 Plummer Ave.: 902-862-3000: Sep 29th - 6pm - Dan O'ConnellGlace Bay (Glasbaidh)The Main Event Pub & Jigger’s Lounge: 99 Union St.: 902-849-4405: Nov 14th - 6pm to 9pm - ''Spyder Man''-a tribute to Hubba Parris; with Joe Parris, Wayne O;Handley, Shawn Parris
Glen Parker MacNeil, Dan McCarthy & more.The Miner's Forum -Flavor on the Bay: 151 Lower N St.: 902-849-6980: Nov 14th - 7pm - dinner theatre-''the Blizzard of Oz'' with Adam Young &Nov 19th to 21st - 7pm - dinner theatre-''the Blizzard of Oz'' with Adam Young &The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: Oct 23rd - 7:30pm - The Sheepdogs
( Top of Page )Louisbourg AreaMarion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Fire Hall & Recreation Centre: 3921 Gabarus Highway: 902-727-3161: every Friday - 7pm to 9pm - Marion Bridge Guitar Circle;LouisbourgFirehall: Main St.: every Monday - 7pm to 9pm - Louisbourg Guitar Circle;Louisbourg Fortress: 3 Fortress Service Road: 902-733-3552: Oct 24th - 5:30pm to 10:30pm - 6th annual Sinister Soirée-candlelight, a costume party for the history booksLouisbourg Playhouse: 11 Aberdeen St.: 45°55.169′N 59°58.276′W: 902-733-2996, 1-888-733-2787: Sep 30th - 7pm - ''Wind and Water'''Sep 27th - Lloyd SeiegelSep 29th - Paige Ballagh and Kale Penny [Ontario]Sep 30th - 7pm - ''Wind and Water'''; [Nathan Bishop MacDonald, Robyn Carrigan, Matthew Earhart, Ella Dubinsky ]Oct 1st - Brenda Stubbert and Leeanne AucoinOct 10th - 7pm - Louisbourg crossroads-Celtic Colours-SOLD OUTRoyal Canadian Legion Branch #62: .......2016 July 9th to July 17th--Rural Summer Festival,: 7569 Main St.: 902-733-2792: Sep 26th - 9pm to midnight - 100th Anniversary Celebration dance @ $10; The Erin O'Brien Band
( Top of Page )St Peter's AreaWest Bay RoadChurch of St. Margaret's: 326 Cenotaph Rd: Sep 27th - 2pm - Pastoral Aires-Harvest Harmony concert with local talent; fundraiser for roof repairs
Kenneth & Jenny MacKenzie, Mac Morin, Phyllis Cote and Marcelin Chiasson,
Edna MacDonald and Deb Campbell, Donna Marie DeWolfe, Lynn & Cyril Chisholm.West Bay (An Bàgh an Iar)West Bay Community Centre: 2048 Cenotaph Rd.: 902-345-2559: Oct 1st - 7pm - West Bay Reads; with authors-Bev Hodgekiss, Kathryn Taylor-Musseau,
Shauna MacKeigan, Debra WalkerLower River Inhabitants (Bràigh Na h-Aibhneadh Denys)Riverdale Community Centre: Exit # 44-Highway #104: Oct 4th - 1:30pm to 4pm - Song Circle; lite lunch; all welcomeOct 31st - 9pm to 1am - Halloween Dance with DJ Joules @$ 10. 19 +River BourgeoisAnne Sampson Seniors Building: 39 Recreation Rd.: Oct 8th, 22nd, Nov 5th, & 19th - 6:30pm to 9pm - Gerry's music circle with Edna & Gerry and Friends;St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair)Bonnie Brae Seniors Club: 14 Toulouse St.: 902-535-2835: Oct 12th, 13th, 14th, & 16th - 2pm - KitchenRackets Afternoon open Jam Session
a 20 year tradition- Free (donations accepted)Bras d’Or Lakes Inn: ...: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: hosted by St. Peter's Economic Development Organization & KitchenRackets.OrgSep 26th - 6pm - Isabella SamsonOct 3rd - 6pm - Linda and Dave MurphyNov 7th - 6pm - ''Sister Sessions''; with Carli Poirier, Heather Ryan, Becky Bourinot
every Month with a different ladies line upThe Royal Canadian Legion branch #47: 6834 Hwy 4. Grand Anse: Sep 26th - 9pm to 1am - East of Sixty; dance; 19+ Id's vUnited Church: Sep 26th - 2pm to 4pm - Dolly Parton tribute show with Evelyn MacRae; $10-cash ONLYArichatIsland Nest Restaurant: 2344 Hwy #206: 902-226-0033: every Thursday - 7pm to 9pm - music with proceeds to Strait Richmond Palliative Care Society ( since 2019 ]New Horizon Seniors Club: 2372 Hwy #206: Oct 16th & Nov 20th - 7pm - jam session, lite lunch; 19+, @$ 5; entertainers are FREE; Deltina 902-226-3694 ];Royal Canadian Legion, Branch # 150: 1219 Veterans Memorial Dr.: 902-226-3089: Oct 3rd & Nov 7th - 2pm to 4pm - ''music circle'''-jam session hosted by Daniel LeBlanc.St. John's Centre for the Arts: 2513 Highway # 206: Sep 27th - 2pm - Barbel Albert & Ruth Matthews @ FreeRocky BayCommunity hall: 902-631-4200: Oct 3rd - 6:30pm - Dolly Parton tribute night;Oct 31st - 8pm - Halloween dance with Boogie's corner and friendsD’EscousseGroundswell Pub & Inn: # 3283 Highway 320: 902-777-7777: every Friday - 6pm to 8pm - open mic with host Tyrone DavidNov 6th - 6pm to 8pm - Lady's Night's Music; Tyrone David +++ 10+ femaile singers or players
all donations for Leeside Society.MartiniqueLennox Passage Provincial Park: Oct 9th to 13th - 9am - Guiding Lights of Isle Madame ; @ $25; host Isle Madame Lighthouse Preservation Society
A guided driving and walking tour of Isle Madame lighthouses past & present; a CC eventLouisdaleLouisdale Lions Field: Nov 21st - 9pm to midnight - High Society & the Privateers; @$ 25; 19+St.Louis Parish Hall: 150 Grandigue Ferry Rd: 902-345-2316: Nov 21st - 9pm to midnight - High Society & the Privateers; @$25
( Top of Page )Mainland AreaHavre BoucherCommunity Centre: .....2026 -Hank's Jamboree: 12401 Highway #4: 902-234-2188: Sep 27th - 1pm to 4pm - Hank's Jamboree @$ 5; light lunch included [ 4th sunday monthly ]
[musicians free, ] all proceeds go towards Community Centre,PomquetSalle Rev P J Baccardax Hall-Parish hall: 1034 Pomquet Monks Head Rd.: Oct 3rd - 8pm - Jp Cormier & Colrain; ''Songwriters & Storytellers'''; @$ 35Guysborough IntervaleSt. Patrick’s Hall: 175 North Intervale Rd.: Oct 18th & Nov 15th - 2pm - Kitchen party. all welcome; @$ 5; and a lunchGuysborough (Baile Mhainisdear)Cast Away Cafe: 82 main st.: Sep 26th - 4pm to 6pm - musicians jam cornerAntigonish (Am Baile Mór)different locations: ..... Festival: Nov 5th to 7th - Antigonish Jazz FestivalCandid Brewing Company-Brewery/Pub/Bar: 88 College St.: 902-863-3930: Oct 16th - 8pm to midnight - the Fabulously Rich; @$40+Columbus Field: Sep 26th - noon to 8pm - the 'Nish Food truck Rally'; food music and funCJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: every Monday - 6pm to 10pm - Bob Kingsley's -Country top 40every Sunday - 7pm to 8pm - the CJFX Ceilidh--Cape Breton Fiddles with Dave Gillis;every Sunday - 2pm to 6pm - Daryl MacLean's COUNTRY GOLD; 4 hours of great Classic Country music. http://countrygold.ca/every Sunday - 8pm to 10pm - Sounds Atlantic-with Paul Kerwin, Glenn Baker & his guests ;St. FX-Schwartz -Auditorium: 3090 Martha Dr.: Sep 29th - 8pm - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation event;
Alan Syliboy & The ThundermakersSt. Ninian’s Cathedral: 121 St. Ninian St.: Oct 7th - 7pm - Celtic Crossroads Concert; with the Ceilidhmen & guestsSt. Ninian’s Place: 2339 Notre Dame Ave.: Sep 27th - 2pm - Brent MacLean & friends; Authentically Local, Darren Murphy, Paul Teasdale, Carah Kennedy
Norman, John & Anyslee MacIsaac, Shirley Teasdale, Jam Mullen, Charlena Teasdale,
hosted by Lewis macIntosh; FREEThe People's Place Library: 283 Main Street: 902-863-4276: Oct 1st to Dec 12th - Amalkewinu'kCommunity collaborative art project
organized and curated by Aaron Prosper and Mackenzie Pardy
Opening reception, Oct 1st-7pmMaryvale (Allt A´ Mheiligein)Maryvale Schoolhouse hall: # 4 JRS Drive-Highway #245: 902-863-5696: Oct 23rd - 8pm to 11pm - Square Dance @ $15 . with Shelly Campbell, Allan DewarNov 20th - 8pm to 11pm - Square Dance @ $15 . with Kendra, Troy MacGillivrayBeaver MeadowKeppoch Mountain: 193 Keppoch Rd.: Sep 26th - 10am to 5pm - KEPPOCH FALL FAMILY DAYNew Glasgow (Glaschu Ùr)Glasgow Square Theatre: 155 Riverside Pkwy: 902-752-4800: Oct 23rd - 7pm - Robert Thomas and the sessionmen ; $40 +Nov 21st - Elyse Aeryn “SEE YOU OUT THERE”Royal Canadian Legion #34: 39 North Provost St.: 902-752-4113: Oct 2nd - 7pm - John Wing-''Go East Old Man'''Pictou (Phiogto)DeCoste Entertainment Centre: 90 Water St.: 1-800-353-5338, 902-485-8848: Sep 26th - 7:30pm - Lloyd SpiegelOct 18th - 7:30pm - John McDermott-raised on songs and storiesNov 17th - 7:30pm - Cowboy Christmas-George Canyon, Aaron PritchettNov 24th - 7:30pm - Christmas with the Ennis SistersTrentonHillside Community Hall: 27 Chance Harbour Rd.: 902-755-3938: every Friday - 6:30pm to 9pm - Kitchen party jam; All singers and players welcome, musicians free of charge, audience @$ 5TatamagoucheGrace Jollymore Joyce Arts Centre: 31 Creamery Rd.: 902-657-3500: Oct 30th - 7pm - Robert Thomas and the sessionmenTruroJulias Lounge: 165 Willow St.: every Wednesday - 8pm to midnight - acoustic jamsMarigold Cobequid Cultural Centre: 605 Prince St.: 902-897-4004: Nov 5th - 7:30pm - Men of the Deeps: Diamond Sunset 60th Anniversary Celebration; $58.37Rath Eastlink Community Centre: 625 Abenaki Road: 902-893-2224: Nov 14th - Music Nova Scotia NSMW, Elyse Aeryn “SEE YOU OUT THERE”The Commune-Restaurant: 563 Prince St.: 902-843-1230: Oct 6th, 20th, Nov 3rd, & 17th - 6pm to 9pm - All Ages Open Mic with Meghan LynnShubenacadieShubie United Church: 2869 Hwy #2: Oct 17th - 2pm - variety show; hosted by Nicolas Langille; with Dan Frasr, Bucko Dawson, Gail McKenzie,
Margie Crossman, Brooke Taylor, the Acadia Duo,Carroll's CornerCarrolls Corner Community Center: 9 Milford Rd: Oct 4th, Nov 1st, & Dec 6th - 1pm to 4pm - Carroll's Corner Jam Sessions
with host Kimberley Holmes ; Admission is a donation to Maritime Fiddle Festival ;
Kimberley Holmes 902-221-4328 fiddlerdog1@yahoo.ca All agesAvondaleAvon River -Artists landing art gallery: 17 Belmont Rd.: Oct 18th & Nov 15th - 3pm - Sofa Sundays upstairs on third sunday monthly; info@fullcirclefestival.caOct 18th - 3pm - Leigh Wells, Steam Mill BandWolfvilleAll over town: .....2026 Sept 24th to 27th..Deep Roots Music Festival: Sep 24th to 27th - #20th annual Deep Roots Music Festival; with Matt Andersen, Lloyd Spiegel, Joce Reyome,
Meredith Moon, Cassie & Maggie, Alysha Brilla, Daniel James McFadyen, Inn Echo, Sarah McInnis & moreSackvilleFreemans: 902-865-2555: every Thursday - 8pm to 11pm - freejam open mic with freeham houseband, feat, host Jer MomboLower SackvilleWelcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: every Saturday - 8am - conversations, music, and the voices and views of Nova Scotia's Gaelic community. http://live.cioe975.ca/every Saturday - 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickeyevery Saturday - noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquetteevery Sunday - 3pm to 4pm - The Voice of New Scotland with Jean Watsonevery Sunday - 9am to 11am - Barn Dance with Keith Rossevery Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday - 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordanevery Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday - 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al HollingsworthPink Piano Cafe & Lounge: 585 Sackville Dr.: every Wednesday - 1st & 3rd wednesday-is songwriters circle, & 2nd and 4th Wednesdays-is open stageDartmouthDahlia: 15 Kings Wharf: every Wednesday - 7pm to 10pm - Open Mic with Kam Hayes-our 2nd anniversaryDartmouth Players=Performing Arts-the Sawmill Playhouse: 33 Crichton Ave.: 902-465-7529: Oct 1st to 17th - 7:30pm - ''The Haunting of Hill House''; Support the NDORC Food Bank 16+Oct 4th & 11th - 2pm - matinee-''The Haunting of Hill House''; Support the NDORC Food Bank 16+Montes Showbar Grill: 245 Waverley Rd.: 902-435-1770: every Thursday - 8pm - jam with-Dan Baird and his recurring castSanctuary Arts Centre: 100 Ochterloney St: Oct 22nd - The MacGillivrays: Troy MacGillivray, Kendra MacGillivray, and Sabra MacGillivray, & Patricia MurrayOct 23rd - Cassie and Maggie, & Traverse w/ Nic GareissOct 24th - É.T.É., Yaëlle Azoulay, Nic Gareiss, & Inn Echo; Join us for a post-concert ceilidh.The Cottage Café | An Teachín: Paddler's Cove-300 Prince Albert Rd.: every Tuesday - 6:30pm - Scottish Gaelic conversation group hosted by Cathy Ann MacPhee & Emily McEwanHalifax (Halafacs)town: .....2025 Sept 29th to Oct 5th-Halifax Urban Folk Festival: Oct 3rd - Halifax Urban Folk Festival; Elyse Aeryn “SEE YOU OUT THERE”Bearly's-the House of Blues and Ribs: 1589 Gratton St.: 902-423-2526: Sep 29th - 8:30pm - John CampbelljohnDalhousie - Rebecca Cohn Auditorium-Arts Centre’s: 6101 University Ave.: 902-494-3820: Oct 3rd & 4th - tribute to Rita with the men of the Deeps, Scott Macmillan, Lucy MacNeil, Symphony Nova ScotiaOct 15th - 7:30pm - Shadows & Light: Barber & BrahmsOct 17th - Loreena McKennittOct 29th - 7:30pm - Beethoven’s Pastoral SymphonyNov 19th - 7:30pm - Peace & Remembrance: Ravel & Vaughan WilliamsDriftwood Coastal Diner: 2103 Gottingen St.: every Tuesday - 7:30pm to 10:30pm - live acoustic Irish traditional music jam; hosted by Ellen Gibling & Colin CarriganHalifax Central Library: 5440 Spring Garden Rd.: Sep 26th - 2pm & 3:30pm - Symphony Nova Scotia & Alan Syliboy, Julian GallantSep 27th - 2pm - Symphony Nova Scotia & Alan Syliboy, Julian GallantHalifax United Church: Coburg Road: Oct 18th - 2pm - Symphony Nova Scotia; James Ehnes' 50th Birthday Recital with Andrew Armstrong; @$ 55Prospect Road Community Center: Prospect Rd.: every Friday - 7pm to 9pm - Jam SessionRoyal Canadian Legion Branch #142-Fairview: 50 Hillcrest St;: 902-233-6374, 902-443-7256: Oct 24th - 8pm to 11pm - Adult 19+ Cape Breton dance with Vincent McDonald , Kyle McDonald; @ $12 cash ;Nov 8th - 2pm to 5pm - All ages Cape Breton dance with Leanne Aucoin and Kolten MacdonellSteele Wheels Motor Museum: 66 Otter Lake Ct.: Oct 24th - 6pm - 2025 Orchid Gala; Orchid Women's Health InitiativeThe Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: Sep 27th - 1:30am - Halifax Urban Folk Festival Youth Songwriters ShowcaseSep 28th - 7pm - Halifax Urban Folk Festival Presents: True Mountain Laurel W/ Peter DreamsSep 29th - 7pm - Halifax Urban Folk Festival Presents: Skye Wallace + Mick Davis + Freya MillikinSep 30th - 7pm - Halifax Urban Folk Festival Presents: Lloyd SpiegelOct 1st - 8pm - Halifax Urban Folk Festival Presents:
Ria Mae & The Halifax All Stars W/ Billy Raffoul + Chris Murphy + Mallory ChipmanOct 2nd - 8pm - SOLD OUT: Halifax Urban Folk Festival Presents:
Chris Murphy & The Halifax All Stars W/ Billy Raffoul + Ria Mae + Noah MalcolmOct 3rd - 8pm - Halifax Urban Folk Festival Presents:
Billy Raffoul & The Halifax All Stars W/ Chris Murphy + Ria Mae + Mat HughesOct 5th - 7pm - David FranceyOct 6th - 7pm - SOLD OUT: David FranceyOct 5th - 7pm - SOLD OUT: David FranceyOct 6th - 7pm - SOLD OUT: David FranceyOct 8th - 7:30pm - Jessica Rhaye, Bill Preeper & Sandy MacKayOct 9th - 8pm - HIRTLE w/ Ryan Harvey BandOct 10th - 8pm - Aaron MacDonald BandOct 11th - 7pm - Don Ross & Julie MaliaOct 15th - 7:30pm - John McLaren and Friends w/ Asif & Ava IllyasOct 16th - 8pm - Jacob Ballard & The Bad Ticket Single Release w/ Porch SwingOct 17th - 8pm - Maximum OverdriveOct 18th - 7pm - Carleton Stone Album ReleaseOct 22nd - 7pm - Shaggy Dog Story NightOct 23rd - 8pm - 8 TIX LEFT! Garnet RogersOct 24th - 1:30pm - Garnet Rogers - 8pm - Lynn MilesThe Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: every Monday - 8pm to 10pm - Session with Dave MacIsaac & Louis BenoitThe Seahorse Tavern-: 2037 Gottingen St.: 902-423-7200: Oct 1st & Nov 5th - 7pm - @ $10-advance; New Music Thursday" seriesSaulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: every day - 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas