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( Top of Page )Northern Inverness AreaPetit-ÉtangInformation Centre Theatre-Cape Breton highlands National Park: 2024 Sept 13th to 23rd--Hike the Highlands festival: 16648 Cabot Trail: Sep 13th to 19th - 22nd Annual Hike the Highlands FestivalCap-Rouge/ Mkwesaqtuk campground: Monday night music at the park: 18283 Cabot Trail: 902-224-2642: every Wednesday(through 2025 Aug 27th) - 4pm to 8:30pm - Charlo & Zabeth-free music, animation, local musiciansJul 28th - 7pm - Square dance- Sylvia LelièvreAug 4th - 7pm - Groupe ChoraleAug 11th - 7pm - Nicole et MichelleAug 18th - 7pm - Ashley Aucoin et amisChéticamptown-La Société Saint-Pierre: .. 2025 July 31st to 3rd-#50th Annual Festival de l'Escaouette: ; 15584Cabot Trail,: 902-224-2642, 902-224-1876: Jul 31st to Aug 3rd - #50th Annual Festival de l'EscaouetteAréna: 46°38.500′N 60°59.976′W: 902-224-2642, 902-224-1876: Jul 26th - Aaron Lewis , High Society, PrivateersBlack Box theatre-Boîte Noire -Canton Culturel: 15118 Cabot Trail: Aug 20th - 8pm - Mary Beth Carty & moreDoryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: every Sunday - 2pm - Trad Sessions -join a community jamevery Wednesday(through 2025 Aug 27th) - 7pm to 9pm - music by River's BendJul 26th - 2pm to 6pm - Donna Marie DeWolfeAug 2nd - 2pm to 6pmAug 9th - 2pm to 6pm - Mike Hall, Joe MacMaster, Hilda Chiasson - 9pm - live band -rising' tideAug 10th - 6pm - Jeannine Chiasson, Kathleen LeBlanc-Poirier & André LeBlancAug 16th - 2pm to 6pm - 9pm - Stewart MacDonald, Mark PoirierAug 23rd - 2pm to 6pm - Barra MacNeilsAug 30th - 2pm to 6pm - Rachel DavisSep 6th - 9pm - No BoundariesSep 19th - 7pm - Dane PedersenLa Place des arts Père Anselme Chiasson Auditorium-NDA: 15118 Cabot Trail: 46°37.511′N 61°00.959′W: 902-224-1876, 902-224-2642: every Wednesday(through 2025 Aug 27th) - 8pm to 9:30pm - black box series; with special guests; limited seatingJul 23rd - Rusty JamesAug 3rd - #50th scout festival- An evening full of music and Acadian prideAug 6th - Nicole & MichelleAug 13th - Martin AucoinAug 20th - Mary Beth CartyAug 27th - Robert & Adèle DeveauxAug 30th - Country BoysLa Place du Pêcheurs: every Thursday(from 2025 Aug 7th) - 7pm to 8:30pm - outdoor concert series-every thursday (except July 31)Le Conseil des arts de Chéticamp: 15118 Cabot Trail: 902-224-1876: Jul 23rd - Rusty JamesAug 3rd - #50th scout festival- An evening full of music and Acadian prideAug 6th - NIcole et MichelleAug 13th - Martin AucoinAug 20th - Mary Beth CartyAug 27th - Robert et Adele DeveauzAug 30th - Country BoysLe Gabriel Lounge: 15424 Cabot Trail: 46°38.146′N 61°00.431′W: 902-224-3685: every Wednesday, Friday, & Saturday - 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Glen Roacheevery Monday - 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Andrew and Markevery Thursday - 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Martin Aucoinevery Sunday - 6:30pm to 8:30pm - Crissy Crowley & Jason RoachLes Trois Pignons: 15584 Cabot Trail, box 430: 902-224-2642: every Thursday - Cheticamp Fiddle Session led by Gillian Head-outdoor eveningsSenior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's Club: every Tuesday - 7pm to 9:30pm-Amateur Musical Circle-local talentGrand-ÉtangCentre de la Mi-Carême: 51 Harbour Rd., Old Cabot Trail Rd.: 46°32.974′N 61°02.769′W: 902-224-1016: Jul 27th - 7pm to 10pm - All Ages square dance withBelle-CôteCommunity Centre: .....2025 July 23rd to 27th-Belle Côte Days: 10615 Cabot Trail: Jul 23rd to 27th - Belle Côte DaysJul 23rd - noon - golf, 6pm-paddle board parade -bridge to wharf, 7pm-opening & music with Louis Arsenault &
friends at Belle Cote CentreJul 24th - 9pm - Robbie Chiasson Memorial triathlon, 1pm-card games, 6pm-children's bass fishing derby
-7pm-an evening of Belle Cote stories at Belle Cote CentreJul 25th - 9am - horseshoe tournament; 2pm-kids scavenger hunt; 9pm-outdoor dance with Sonic Highway @$20; 19+Jul 26th - 8am - community breakfast, & vendor market; 2pm-kid's fun day
-7pm-jam session [Herman 902-202-5960]Jul 27th - 11am - chicken BBQ-Margaree Forks Fire Dept; @$ 20; 1pm-family beach bash
-7pm-tunes & tides on the beach 10pm-Fireworks finale-beach
( Top of Page )Margaree AreaEast Margaree (Margaraidh An Ear)St. Michael’s Hall: 1176 East Margaree Rd.: 902-235-2970: Aug 9th - 8pm - All Ages square dance withbehind St. Michael’s Church: ... 2025 August 9th to 10th-Annual Margaree Highland Games (MHG): 1181 East Margaree Rd.: 902-235-2744: Aug 9th & 10th - Annual Margaree Highland Games (MHG) CASH ONLY
902-235-2744 http://www.highlandgames.mfocc.caMargaree Forks (Bruach Na h-Aibhne)Dr Coady & Tompkins Memorial Library: 7972 Cabot Trail: 46°20.064′N 61°05.873′W: 902-248-2821: Aug 3rd - 6:30pm - the Silent Alarmists & Trina Collette; Margaree Summer concert series; $ 10Firemen’s club: 7811 Cabot trail: 902-248-2952: every Thursday - 7pm to 9pm - jam night music; 19+ donations to Margaree meals on wheelsAug 21st - 8pm - Cape Breton Comedy Fest-@$40+; with Heidi Brander, Kyle Hickey, Travis Lindsay, Hughie BathersonNortheast Margaree (Acarsaid Mhargaraidh)Seniors Hall: 66 Crowdis Cross Rd.: every Friday - 2pm to 4pm - jam session ; FREESouthwest Margaree (Bràigh na h-Aibhne)St Joseph's Parish Hall: 19678 Highway # 19: 902-248-2677: Jul 25th - 8:30pm to 11:30pm - Adult DANCE with Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLeanJul 27th - midnight - Adult dance after Broad Cove; with Shelly Campbell & Allan Dewar ID's @$ 10;Aug 1st - 8:30pm to 11:30pm - Adult DANCE with Ian MacDougall & tba @$ 10;Aug 8th - 7pm to 10pm - FAMILY square DANCE with Chrissy Crowley & tba @$ 10;Margaree Valley (Gleann Mhargaraidh)the Barn at The Normaway Inn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 46°20.057′N 60°57.583′W: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: Jul 22nd - 8pm - in the INN with Chrissy Crowley. Fiddle.Jul 23rd - 8pm - BARN Fiddle Concert-Ceilidh. with Rodney MacDonald, James MacLean, Donald Gillis, Taya MacDonald
Short square dance after 10 p.m.Jul 24th - 8pm - in the INN with Neil McDaniel.Jul 28th - 8:30pm - in the INN with Neil McDaniel.Jul 29th - 8pm - BARN Fiddle Concert-Ceilidh. Chrissy Crowley, Jason Roach,Jul 30th - 8pm - BARN Fiddle Concert-Ceilidh. with Kyle Gillis, Helen MacDonald,. Dawn MacDonald-Gillis
Short square dance after 10 p.m.Jul 31st - 8pm - Neil McDaniel.Aug 1st - 8pm - BARN Fiddle Concert-Ceilidh.Aug 6th - 8pm - BARN Fiddle Concert-Ceilidh.Aug 8th - 8pm - Fiddle Concert-Ceilidh.Aug 13th - 8pm - Fiddle Concert-Ceilidh.Aug 15th - 8pm - Fiddle Concert-Ceilidh. with Howie MacDonald & Iain MacQuarrie,Aug 20th - 8pm - Fiddle Concert-Ceilidh.Aug 22nd - 8pm - Fiddle Concert-Ceilidh.Aug 26th - 8pm - Fiddle Concert-Ceilidh. Chrissy Crowley, Jason Roach,Aug 29th - 8pm - Fiddle Concert-Ceilidh.The Normaway Inn-Music Room: 691 Egypt Rd.: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: every Monday - 8:30pm - Neil McDaniel- Guitar, Vocals. Mandolin, Tin Whistles, Celtic Piano.The Normaway Inn-barn: 691 Egypt Rd.: 902-248-2987, 1-800-565-9463: every Wednesday(through 2025 Aug 27th) - 8pm-fiddle /concert/ ceilidhevery Friday - 8pm-fiddle /concert/ ceilidhBroad Cove (An Caolas Leathann)St Margaret’s of Scotland parish grounds: ....2025 July 27th-#69th Annual Broad Cove Scottish Concert: 178 Broad Cove Marsh Rd: 46°15.294′N 61°16.105′W: Jul 27th - 3pm to 9pm - #69th Annual Broad Cove Scottish Concert ;
Andrea Beaton Betty Lou Beaton Harvey Beaton Kinnon Beaton Dawn & MargieBeaton Sheena Boucher
Melody Cameron Celtic Touch Dancers Pellrine Bros. Shelly Campbell Brian Doyle Charlotte & Flora Jackson
Isabel MacEachern Alice Freeman Coiser an Eilean, Kevin Dugas, Beech Hill , Kevin Dugas, Joe Murphy,
Steve Ashton & Chris Johnston, Ian McKinnon, Rodney MacDonald, Howie MacDonald , Kyle MacDonald ,
Dara Smith-MacDonald, Ian MacDougall , Sarah MacInnis, James MacLean , Kolten, MacDonell, Marion MacLeod
Andrew MacLeod, Joe MacMaster , Jason Roach, Heather MacQuarrie, Ava & Thomas Paufler,
La Swing du Suête , Rachel Davis & Darren McMullen, Rankin MacInnis & broken Reeds
-9pm-square dance featuring Shelly Campbell. at Southwest Margaree HallInverness (An Sithean)Town wide: .... 2025 July 19th to 27th-#121st Annual Inverness Gathering Summer Festival: Jul 22nd - 7am - beach yoga
-1pm to 10pm-Inverness Fisherman's Picnic-Beach Road # 1. Boat rides [bring your life jackets],
-1pm-boat parade; BBQ, lobster burgers; live entertainment, games
-2pm to 4pm-sandcastle competition & beach day;
-9pm to 1am-Andy Comeau at the Coal Miner's
-10pm to 1am-Caper at the Inverness Fire hallJul 23rd - 11am - teddy bear picnic, children's ceilidh on Annex Restaurant patio
-12:30pm to 2:30pm-christmas in July -strawberry shortcake and music at Mill Road Enterprises
-12:30pm-Gary MacInnis beach volleyball tournament;
-7pm-evening harness racing FREEJul 24th - 10am - makers and bakers market; at corner store-Christmas in July
-2pm to 4pm-Legion Day-BBQ, 2pm-music by Howie MacDonald ;
-9pm- dance with Third Wheel; 19+ @$ 10
-6pm-fiddler in the Ceilidh Trail park-Ian MacDougall & Mac MorinJul 25th - 8am - community swim; 10am-sketch the gallery family fun -
-10am-Six Little Farmers petting zoo at ICCArt Centre lawn
-6pm-PJ/DJ kid's dance party at Art Centre
Ned MacDonald Memorial softball tournament
9pm-oudoor movie at race track-''Happy Gilmore 2'', all ages
8pm to 1am-pub night at fire hall -[pre-sale @$25 19+]
8pm-Eddie Cummings and 9:30pm-Paul Lamb & WreckhouseJul 26th - 8am - Broad Cove fun run/ walk; noon-community parade
-1pm-Kiddie-fun day & parade prizes; arena
-2pm-Merchandise bingo at racetrack=proceeds to Harness the Hope
-9pm-adult dance at arena with Arlibido & Beech Hill; @$ 30-cash 19+Jul 27th - 11am to 3pm - turkey dinner at firehall; [pre-sale; eat in or take out]
-1pm-harness racing
-3pm-#69th Annual broad cove concert; @$ 25; cash
-9pm-square dance after concert at SW Margaree Parish Hall; @$10 19+Fire Hall: 15797 Rte # 19-Central Ave.: Jul 22nd - 10pm to 1am - Caper @$ 15 after the fishermen's picnicICCA Arts Centre: #16080 Hwy #19: 46°14.404′N 61°17.849′W: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: Jun 29th to Jul 27th - Hands Dancing exhibitAug 9th - 6:30pm to 10:30pm - Poet of a Common Man: Merle Haggard Tribute Night
with Lawrence Maxwell and his ensemble, the Band of Fugitives.Aug 9th & 30th - Annual Sunset Music FestivalAug 9th - 6:30pm to 10:30pm - poet of a common man-merle haggard tribute nightAug 10th to Oct 2nd - 3pm - Joan Jonas-we come from the seaAug 30th - 6:30pm to 10:30pm - sunset series=Maximum OverdriveICCA Arts Centre: 2022 Sept 23rd to 25th--#14th Annual Cabot Trail Writers Festival: #16080 Hwy #19: 902-258-2533, 902-258-3212: Aug 9th - 7pm - the ""Sunset Series""" -Lawrence Maxwell & the Fugitives- ''Poet of a Common Man''
-a tribute to Merle HaggardLake Ainslie (Loch Ainslidh)MacDonald House Museum: 3458 Hwy # 395: 46°08.045′N 61°08.500′W: 902-258-3317: Aug 9th - noon to 4pm - open house; live music, bbq
( Top of Page )SouthWestern InvernessGlenville (An Gleann Dubh)Glenora Inn & Distillery: Route # 19 Ceilidh Trail: 46°09.178′N 61°19.037′W: 902-258-2662, 1-800-839-0491: Jul 23rd - 1pm to 3pm - John Francis MacNeil - 8pm to 10pm - Kevin LeVesconte & Neil McDanielJul 24th - 1pm to 3pm - Neil McDaniel - 8pm to 10pm - Stephanie MacDonald & Sandra GillisJul 25th - 1pm to 3pm - Neil McDaniel - 8pm to 10pm - Darrell LaheyJul 26th - 1pm to 3pm - Taya MacDonald & Finley MacDougall - 8pm to 10pm - Glenn MacEachern, Jessi LevescounteJul 27th - 1pm to 3pm - John Francis MacNeil - 8pm to 10pm - Neil McDaniel, Jessi LevescounteJul 28th - 1pm to 3pm - Michelle Stevens - 8pm to 10pm - Michelle StevensJul 29th - 1pm to 3pm - Neil McDaniel - 8pm to 10pm - Kyle MacDonald & Sandra GillisBrook Village (Baile Beag Na h-Aibhne)St. John the Baptist Hall: ....Monday night Adult square dances: 6432 Rte.#252: 46°03.071′N 61°17.840′W: 902-945-2240: Jul 28th - 9pm - 12:30am-Adult Square Dance withAug 4th - 9pm - 12:30am-Adult Square Dance with-Aug 11th - 9pm - 12:30am-Adult Square Dance with--Aug 18th - 9pm - 12:30am-Adult Square Dance with--Aug 25th - 9pm - 12:30am-Adult Square Dance with--Sep 1st - 9pm - 12:30am-Adult Square Dance with--Mabou (An Drochaid)Arena: ......Mabou Farmers Market: 186 Mabou Harbour Rd.: 46°04.614′N 61°24.074′W: 902-945-2378: every Sunday - 11am to 2pm - farmers market with local entertainmentJul 27th - 11am to 2pm - Music from Taya MacDonald, Donald Gillis & Finley MacDougallAug 3rd - 11am to 2pm - Music from Darrell LahayAug 10th - 11am to 2pm - Music from Mike MacInnisAug 17th - 11am to 2pm - Music from Mary Beth CartyAug 24th - 11am to 2pm - Music from Vincent MacDonald and Elly Gouthro.
ACAP Cape Breton will be at our Community TableAug 31st - 11am to 2pm - Music from Alan AucoinSep 7th - 11am to 2pm - Music from Brad ReidSep 14th - 11am to 2pm - Music from Jonathan AndrewsCBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: every day - an internet based radio stationCommunity Centre-St. Mary's Parish Hall: 11538 Main St.: 46°04.341′N 61°23.412′W: 902-945-2630: Jul 22nd, 29th, Aug 5th, 12th, & 19th - 7:30pm to 9pm - Tuesday Night Céilidh; @ $12 / children 12 and under FreeJul 22nd - 7:30pm to 9pm - Tuesday Night Céilidh; Howie MacDonald & Hilda Chiasson
& Clare Salem & Yann Cariou from Brittany FranceJul 29th - 7:30pm to 9pm - Tuesday Night Céilidh; Joe MacMaster & Andrea BeatonAug 5th - 7:30pm to 9pm - Tuesday Night Céilidh; Mairi Rankin & Iain MacQuarrieAug 12th - 7:30pm to 9pm - Tuesday Night Céilidh; Donna Marie DeWolfe & Mac MorinAug 26th - 7:30pm to 9pm - Tuesday Night Céilidh; Kinnon & Betty BeatonThe Red Shoe Pub: Main St.: 902-945-2996: Jul 21st to 23rd - 5pm to 7pm - : Stephanie MacDonald & Amanda MacDougall N/CJul 24th - 7pm to 10pm - Glen MacNeilJul 25th - 7:39pm - Graham MacKenzie & Troy MacGillivrayJul 26th - 7pm - Taya MacDonald, Donald Gillis, Finley MacDougallJul 31st - 7pm - Eddie CummingsWest Mabou (Màbu An Iar)West Mabou Hall: #6th Annal Mabou School of Cape Breton Step Square Dance classes: 2399 West Mabou Rd.: Jul 21st to 25th - #7th Annual Mabou School of Cape Breton Step Square Dance classes; hosted by Melody Cameron,
Jenny MacKenzie, Cheryl MacQuarrie , Abigail MacDonald, NIcole Deveau, Gerard Beaton , John Pellerin ,
presenters & musicians are Hilary Romard, Neil Poirier , Hannah Krebs, Kyle MacDonald , Kevin Dugas,
Kenneth MacKenzie, Derrick Cameron , Iain MacQuarrie ; http://capebretonstepdance.comMabou RidgeBig Belle Farm: 891 SW Mabou Ridge Rd.: Aug 15th & 16th - 5pm to midnight - #7 Annual Blueberry jam; Jamie FontaineAug 15th - Aaron Macdonald, Backhouse Brass, Bill Ricky, The Boojums, Jaime Fontaine, Kiera Loane,
Tide & Timbre, The Tom Fun Orchestra; and hosted by Rankin MacInnis & the Broken ReedsAug 16th - The Back Pack, Barncat, Claverhouse, Colrain, Dave Sampson, Deedee Austin,
Hooch, Jrdn, Neon Dreams; and hosted by Rankin MacInnis & the Broken ReedsGlencoe Mills (Gleann Comhainn)St Josephs Church Hall: ...9pm to midnight- Thursday Family Square Dances: 612 Glencoe Rd.: 45°57.713′N 61°18.924′W:
9pm to midnight; @ $ 10, ; Children 10 years & under free-with adult . Canteen available.Jul 24th - 9pm to midnight - square dance with Kenneth MacKenzieJul 31st - 9pm to midnight - square dance with John Pellerin, Allan DewarAug 7th - 9pm to midnight - square dance with Douglas Cameron, Iain MacQuarrieAug 14th - 9pm to midnight - square dance with Mike Hall & Hilda ChaissonAug 21st - 9pm to midnight - square dance with Vincent MacDonald, Taya MacDonald,
Cameron MacNeil, Donald GillisAug 31st - 9pm to midnight - square dance with Andrea Beaton, Troy MacGillivrayGlencoe StationGlencoe Station Hall: 1536 Mabou Rd.: 802-787-2062: Aug 23rd - Glen MacNeilPort Hood (Sestico)town: .......2025 July 28th to Aug 3rd-Chestico Days Summer Festival: #45 Wharf Rd.: 902-787-2083: Jul 28th to Aug 3rd - Chestico Days Summer FestivalJul 28th - 8pm - bingo at Al MacInnis Sports Centre;Jul 29th - 9am - Golf tournament at Dundee Resort & Golf Club; 4pm-Admiral-golf tournament dinner
-7:30pm-sunset yoga on Sunset beach with Bernadette MacDonell, @$10Jul 30th - 8am - sunrise yoga on day park beach with Gerri MacDonald, @$10
- -noon-Sand Castle Competition on Breakwater Beach
-6pm-Tug of War at Al MacInnis Sports Centre Grounds
-8pm-concert under the stars at Al MacInnis Sports Centre;Jul 31st - 10:30am-softball tournament, dave Muise Ball field
-1pm-teen spike ball at Sunset beach
4pm-lobster supper at Al MacInnis Sports Centre;
7pm-ceilidh concert at Chestico Museum
-7pm-Ceiidh concert at Chestico Museum with Koryne MacDonald, Mary Elizabeth MacInnis
& the boys from the Hood; @$ 10Aug 1st - 10am - kids ball hockey in Al MacInnis Sports centre
-noon-teddy bear picnic
2pm to 4pm-Co-Op bbq & music
6pm-harness racing-dash for cash, irish road race track
-9pm-adult dance with the Spuds-Al MacInnis Sports Centre; @$ 20; 19+ IDs'Aug 2nd - 8am - Alfred Reynolds Road race & family fun race
- 9am to 11am-pancake breakfast at St. Stephen;s United Church hall,
noon-street parade, high road
-1pm to 8pm-shore bash at Al MacInnis Sports Centre; music, games, food, beer garden.Aug 3rd - 1pm-boat parade
-9pm-dusk-fireworksAdmiral Lounge & Dining room: 148 Main St.: 902-787-3494: every Wednesday - 7pm to 9pm - Wednesday Sessions at the Admiral; with tba....2025 July 7th to Aug 26th -8th Annual Central Park Ceilidhs: 12 Fraser Street: Jul 28th, Aug 4th, 11th, 18th, & 25th - 7pm to 8pm - Inclement weather the Ceilidh will be cancelled
with a 50/50 drawn at the end of the Ceilidh ( proceeds to PHAD) . Bring your lawn chairJul 28th - 7pm to 8pm - Glen MacNeil, Peter MacKenzieAug 4th - 7pm to 8pm - the corner crew & DJ & Ryan EhlerAug 11th - 7pm to 8pm - Mike MacInnis, Kyle, JordiAug 18th - 7pm to 8pm - Capo 3, Larry Mugford, Ronelda AlywardAug 25th - 7pm to 8pm - Gerry McDanielChestico Museum & Historical Society: .....Summer Ceilidh series: 8095 Hwy # 19: 45°58.877′N 61°31.028′W: 902-787-2244: Jul 24th - 7pm to 8pm - : Kinnon Beaton, Betty Beaton, Peter MacKenzieJul 31st - 7pm to 8pm - : Koryne MacDonald, TBA, The Boys from the HoodAug 7th - 7pm to 8pm - : Bonnie Jean MacDonald, TBA, Lauchie Beaton & Dave ElligAug 14th - 7pm to 8pm - : Stephanie MacDonald, TBA, John MoloneyAug 21st - 7pm to 8pm - : Vincent MacDonald, Mary Graham, Lynn & Cyril ChisholmAug 28th - 7pm to 8pm - : Dara Smith-MacDonald, Amanda MacDougall, Glen MacNeilChestico Museum & Historical Society: ....Twilight tales Historical walking tours: 8095 Hwy # 19: 45°58.877′N 61°31.028′W: 902-787-2244: Jul 23rd, 30th, Aug 6th, & 13th - 7:30pm to 9:15pm - join guides guides John & Cathy Gillies, $10-adults, $5-under 12;
start at entrance of the Union Protestant Cemetery
must call 902-787-2244 before 4pm that day to register ; need a minimum of 5 folks for a tour to happen.Clove Hitch Bar & Bistro: #8790 Hwy #19: 902-787-3035: every Sunday, Tuesday, & Thursday - live musicJul 22nd - 7pm to 9pm - Liam BrophyJul 24th - 7pm to 9pm - Lisa & VernAug 3rd - 6pm to 9pm - Gerry McDanielLynn & Cyril Chisholm's Blathan Garden: 110 Concert St.: Aug 3rd & 24th - 6pm to 7:30pm - ''Chill on the Hill'''-live music with Lynn Chisholm , Keith MacNeil
with vintage tea @$15; limited seating; message LynnChisholm@hotmail.com or text 902-302-8431St. Stephen’s-Jubilee United Church Hall: 239 Main St.: 902-787-2740: Aug 2nd, 16th, 30th, & Sep 13th - 7pm to 9pm - The Little White Church music jam sessions @$ 5; & tea; All musicians are welcome ; all summer long 2024Judique (Siudaig Mhór)town: Aug 3rd to 10th - Judique #250Celtic Music Interpretive Centre: ....Sunday Ceilidhs.: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: Jul 27th - 2pm to 5pm - Sunday Ceilidh with Brian MacDonald, Abigail MacDonald, Malcom MacNeilAug 3rd - 2pm to 5pm - Sunday Ceilidh with John Pellerin & GuestAug 10th - 2pm to 5pm - Sunday Ceilidh withAug 17th - 2pm to 5pm - Sunday Ceilidh withCeltic Music Interpretive Centre-music lunches: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday - 9:30am - walking toursevery Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday - 11:30am to 2pm - live lunch musicCommunity Centre: 5473 Hwy # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2434: Aug 5th - #250th anniversary banquet r; @$ 50 [902-717-6635]JRA Grounds: 2025 August 3rd to 10th-Judique On the Floor Days: River Denys Rd.: Aug 3rd to 10th - Judique On the Floor DaysSt. Margaret of Scotland Church: River Denys: Jul 28th - 7pm - #40th Annual Musique Royale with Vincent Lauzer & Dorothea Ventura ; @$ 25; $20-advanceCreignish (Creiginnis)Community Hall: 2123 Highway 19: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476: every Friday - 6pm to 9pm - Happy Hour , great music as well. The CREIG Pub & PatioJul 25th - 6pm to 9pm - the J-Walker BandAug 1st - 6pm to 9pm - the CeilidhmenAug 8th - 6pm to 9pm - Cory MercerAug 15th - 6pm to 9pm - Ty WallaceAug 22nd - 6pm to 9pm - Joh Hines & Joe MurphyAug 29th - 6pm to 9pm - Matty MacNeil
( Top of Page )Port Hawkesbury AreaPort Hawkesbury (An Gut)101.5 FM The Hawk: 609 Church St.: 902-625-1220: every Sunday - 9am to 11am - East Coast Rising with Chuck Boudreauevery Sunday - 11am to noon - East Coast Countdown with Cameron MacEachern http://www.eastcoastcountdown.comCivic Centre - Bear Head Conference Room: ...2025 -Tuesday Ceilidhs. #30th: 606 Reeves St.: 902-625-2591: Jul 22nd - 7:30pm to 9pm - Céilidh; Kyle MacDonald, Jason Roach, James MacLeanJul 29th - 7:30pm to 9pm - Céilidh; John Pellerin, Bill Pellerin, Allan Dewar, CoastlineAug 5th - 7:30pm to 9pm - Céilidh; Andrea Beaton, Kinnon Beaton, Betty Lou Beaton, EastboundAug 12th - 7:30pm to 9pm - Céilidh; Rodney MacDonald, Glenn Graham, Jackie Dun MacIsaac, Orianna MacNeilAug 19th - 7:30pm to 9pm - Céilidh; Dara Smith MacDonald, Adam Young, Lucy Gillis, Neil McDanielAug 26th - 7:30pm to 9pm - Céilidh; with Shelly Campbell, Allan Dewar, Glen MacNeilSep 2nd - 7:30pm to 9pm - Céilidh; with Troy MacGillivray, Jackie Dunn MacIsaac, Rob MacLeanSep 9th - 7:30pm to 9pm - Céilidh; with Owen Kennedy, Cameron MacNeil, Iain MacQuarrie, Màili MacKenzieSep 16th - 7:30pm to 9pm - Céilidh; with Margie Beaton, Dawn Beaton, Delores BoudreauGranville Green: .......2025 July 6th to Aug 10th--#31st Annual Granville Green Summer Concerts: Granville St.: 902-625-2591: Jul 6th to Aug 10th - 7pm - #31st Annual Granville Green Summer ConcertsJul 27th - 7pm - THE TOWN HEROES with special guest THE BOOJUMS
Presented by A1 PizzaAug 3rd - 7pm - PRETTY ARCHIE with special guest JUD GUNNING
Presented by Maple Signs and EngravingAug 10th - 7pm - THE ENNIS SISTERS with special guest JON HINES BAND
Presented by TD BankMaritime Inn-Miller's Tap & Grill: Church St.: 902-625-0320: Jul 24th - 6pm to 9pm - Shane Savoury & Heatheer RyanJul 28th - 6pm to 9pm - Darrell KeiganAug 4th - 6pm to 9pm - Wendt Abbott & Tim FaulknerAug 11th - 6pm to 9pm - Gerry McDanielAug 18th - 6pm to 9pm - EchoAug 25th - 6pm to 9pm - Rob Smiththe Carriage House: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: every Wednesday - 7pm to 10pm - open mic with host Rob Smith
( Top of Page )Bras d’Or Lakes AreaGlendale (Bràigh na h-Aibhneadh)Father John Angus Rankin Cultural Centre: #4248 Highway 105: 902-625-3441: Aug 4th & Sep 1st - 7pm - open mic sessions with Donnie CampbellFather John Angus Rankin Cultural Centre: #4248 Highway 105: 902-625-3441: Aug 1st to 3rd - celebrating # 150 years of St Mary of the Angels Parish.Aug 1st - 6pm - Celtic mass. social mingle following mass in church VestryAug 2nd - 11am to 2pm - St Mary of the Angels open houseAug 3rd - 10am - anniversary mass with Bishop Wayne Kirkpatrick; graveyard blessing,
-1pm to 2:30pm-luncheon and ceilidhWhycocomagh (Hogamah)Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre: # 9650 Highway # 105: 902-756-3580: Aug 11th - 6:30pm - free outdoor concert with Russ Matthews
“Along the Shores of Hogoma” summer music seriesIona (Sanndraigh)Highland Village Museum: 4119-Hector's Point, Hwy # 223: 45°56.912′N 60°49.020′W: 902-725-2272: Jul 29th - 7pm - Musique Royale/best of Boxwood with Chris Norman, David Greenberg,
Brid Harper, & Colin Cotter.Aug 2nd - 2pm to 6pm - HV Day Concert ; @$20Sep 6th - 11am to 2pm - Pioneer Day-Féill Eachainn MhóirIona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Songs & stories series: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: Jul 22nd & 23rd - 8pm - The Town HeroesAug 13th - The East PointersAug 20th - Old Man LuedeckeAug 27th - JP CormierSep 3rd - Lennie GallantIona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Saturday ceilidhs ; @$ 5: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: Jul 26th - 5pm to 8pm - Shelly Campbell and Allan DewarGrand Narrows (An Caolas Mór)Ferrymen's Hall -the Wheelhouse Café: 415 Grand Narrows Drive: 902-622-1313: every Sunday(through 2025 Aug 31st) - 2pm to 5pm - live entertainment on our ourdoor stage-summer music SundaysWaterfront: Jul 27th, Aug 3rd, 10th, 17th, & 24th - 2:30pm to 5pm - free concertsJul 27th - 2:30pm to 5pm - : Jubilee (Sean Jackson & Dan Matheson)Aug 3rd - : Bethany JuneAug 10th - noon to 4pm - 15th Annual Grand Narrows Car Show ; Live Music by: Will's AddictionAug 17th - : Carmen TownsendAug 24th - : MicKeeper'sAug 30th - noon to 5pm - Barra Strait Mi'kmaq Friendship Festival
The Grand Narrows Waterfront Development Society (GNWDS)Christmas Island (Eilean Na Nollaig)Fire Hall: ...2025 -#35th Annual-Féis an Eilein: 8539 Grand Narrows, Highway # 223: 902-622-2605: Aug 19th to 23rd - 35th Annual Féis Week-
Featuring a Concert, Symposium, milling Frolic, Gaelic Workshops, and more;
contact us at lessons.feisaneilein@gmail.comJul 22nd, 29th, Aug 5th, & 12th - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - 27th Annual Gaelic Concert Series-
Bi-lingual Gaelic-English concerts featuring some of Cape Breton’s finest musicians.St. Barra Community Centre: 47 Church Road: Jul 27th - Songwriter's Circle with Hearts of Kin, Danielle MacDonald - 5:30pm - ''its so good to be home Concert & summer picnic;open mic, BBQ,
7:30pm-Songwriter Circle concert with Woody Woodburn, Hearts of Kin, Jordan Musycsyn
[ $25 email christmasislandevents@gmail.com ] St. Barra's 50th AnniversaryAug 30th - noon to 5pm - Barra Strait Mi'kmaq Friendship Festival;St. Barra Church: 2025 Aug 19th to 23rd--#35annual Féis an Eilein week: 47 Church Road: Aug 19th to 23rd - #35th Annual Féis an Eilein week-Gaelic songs, milling, square-dancing, ceilidhsSt. Barra Church: #27th Annual Summer Gaelic Concert Series: 47 Church Road: Jul 22nd, 29th, Aug 5th, & 12th - 7:30pm to 9:15pm - Féis an Eilein #27th Annual Gaelic Concert Series: every Tuesday ; @$ 15Jul 22nd - 7:30pm - Summer Gaelic concert series -From Near and Far Away-''Bhe faisg agus fad às'''
with Graham MacKenzie, Troy MacGillivray, Malcolm MacNeil, Brian & Abigail MacDonald,
Marley Whyte, Mary Jane LamondJul 29th - 7:30pm - Summer Gaelic concert series with Donna Marie DeWolfe, Joël Chiasson, Kyle Gillis,
Dawn MacDonald-Gillis, Helen MacDonald, Joe MurphyAug 5th - 7:30pm - Summer Gaelic concert series -Gaelic in the Music-''Gàidhlig anns a' Cheòl''
with Shelly Campbell, Allan Dewar, Stephanie MacDonald, Susan MacLean, Ben Smith,
Katherine MacDonald, Phillip & Maarley WhyteAug 12th - 7:30pm - Summer Gaelic concert series -Up with the Gaelic-''Suas Iois a' Ghàidhlig'''
with Rose Morrison, Màiri Chaimbeul, Howie MacDonald, Hilda Chiasson, Mo Chàirdean, Hannah KrebsNyanza (Waqmitkuk)Big Spruce Brewing-patio: 64 Yankee Line Rd.: 902-295-2537: seating is limited,Jul 25th - 3pm - Dan McCarthyJul 26th - 2pm - Keira Loane & Keigan MacLennanJul 27th - 2pm - tbaAug 23rd - Dane PedersenBig BaddeckLittle Church –Vicar's View-was St. Andrew’s United Church: ....Concert series-2025: 1450 Westside Rd.: Aug 7th - 7:30pm - Good LoveliesSep 5th - 7:30pm - Lennie GallantBaddeck (Badaig)Alexander Graham Bell Museum: 559 Chebucto St.: 46°06.250′N 60°44.755′W: 902-295-2069: Jul 26th - 7:30pm - Junwen LiangAug 10th - 7:30pm - Irian Tar-Maryam Tazhdeh, Turkis Kanun-Didem Basar
Kamanche-Sareh Borna, World Percussion-Ziya TabassianAug 23rd - 7:30pm - Vocals - Philip Lima (baritone) & Piano - Janice WeberSep 13th - 7:30pm - Harp - Deanne van Rooyen Vocals - Christianne Rushton (mezzo-soprano)
Uillean Pipes - Scott HendersonBras d’or Yacht Club-Tiller & Wheel Lounge: 1 Jones St.: 902-295-2107: every Friday - 5pm to 8pm - musician's circle / Jam sessions; all welcomeGreenwood Art Centre: 98 Twining St.: Jul 11th to Aug 29th - Your Mother's Father's CousinJul 12th to Aug 30th - Ed's GarageInverary Inn-MacAulay Conference Centre- Stonehearth Pub: 368 Shore Rd.: Aug 22nd - Canadian comedy fest-CBC Laugh Out Loud live taping for national radio broadcast on CBC,
hosted by Ali Hassan with headliner James Mullinger.Inverary Inn-Narrow’s Cafe and Bar: 368 Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, & Sunday - 8pm to 11pm - live music dailyJul 25th - 8pm to 11pm - music with-Jason MacDonaldJul 28th - 8pm to 11pm - music with Rob MacLeanLibrary: 528 Chebucto St.: 902-295-2055: every Tuesday - 6:30pm - tuesday night moviesRoyal Canadian Legion Branch #53: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: every Sunday - 2pm to 5pm - open jams with host Michael CavanaughSt. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: Jul 22nd - Joe MacMaster & Iain MacQuarrieJul 23rd - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam YoungJul 24th - Mairi Rankin & Mac MorinJul 25th - Abigail MacDonald & Malcolm MacNeilJul 26th - Rachel Davis & Buddy MacDonaldJul 27th - Rachel Davis & Buddy MacDonaldJul 28th - Chrissy Crowley & Jason RoachJul 29th - Stephanie MacDonald & Susan MacLeanJul 30th - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam YoungJul 31st - Melody Cameron & Derrick CameronAug 1st - TBDAug 2nd - Mckayla MacNeil & Myles Davidson & Harold DavidsonAug 3rd - Mckayla MacNeil & Myles Davidson & Harold DavidsonAug 4th - Kyle MacDonald & Jason RoachAug 5th - Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLeanAug 6th - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam YoungAug 7th - Melody Cameron & Derrick CameronAug 8th - Kevin Levesconte & Neil McDanielAug 9th - TBD & Buddy MacDonaldAug 10th - TBD & Buddy MacDonaldAug 11th - CLOSED for Festiville BaddeckAug 12th - TBDAug 13th - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam YoungAug 14th - Melody Cameron & Derrick CameronAug 15th - Abigail MacDonald & Malcolm MacNeilAug 16th - TBDAug 17th - Rachel Davis & Darren Mc MullenAug 18th - Gillian Head & Jason RoachAug 19th - Stephanie MacDonald & Susan MacLeanAug 20th - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam YoungAug 21st - Melody Cameron & Derrick CameronAug 22nd - TBDAug 23rd - Rachel Davis & Buddy MacDonaldAug 24th - Rachel Davis & Buddy MacDonaldAug 25th - Gillian Head & Jason RoachAug 26th - Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLeanAug 27th - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam YoungAug 28th - Melody Cameron & Derrick CameronAug 29th - Kevin Levesconte & Neil McDanielAug 30th - TBDAug 31st - TBDSep 1st - TBDSep 2nd - TBDSep 3rd - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam YoungSep 4th - Melody Cameron & Derrick CameronSep 5th - Abigail MacDonald & Malcolm MacNeilSep 6th - Rachel Davis & Buddy MacDonaldSep 7th - Rachel Davis & Buddy MacDonaldSep 8th - Margie Beaton & Dawn Beaton & Jason RoachSep 9th - Stephanie MacDonald & Susan MacLeanSep 10th - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam YoungSep 11th - Melody Cameron & Derrick CameronSep 12th - TBDSep 13th - Mckayla MacNeil & Myles Davidson & Harold DavidsonSep 14th - Mckayla MacNeil & Myles Davidson & Harold DavidsonSep 15th - Gillian Head & Jason RoachSep 16th - Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLeanSep 17th - Dara Smith-MacDonald & Adam YoungSep 18th - Melody Cameron & Derrick CameronSep 19th - Kevin Levesconte & Neil McDanielSep 20th - TBD
( Top of Page )St Anns Bay AreaSt Anns (Baile Anna)Gaelic College: .....2025 Aug 16th--#52nd Annual-The Festival of Cape Breton Fiddling: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3441: Aug 16th - 11am - #52nd Annual-''The Festival of Cape Breton Fiddling'';
-11am to 1pm-workshops in fiddle, step dance and piano accompaniment @ $ 25,
-7pm to 10pm-square dance & then a jam session; @ [ ]$-pass the hat ]; various youth performers
-2pm to 7pm-gala finale concert [ rain or shine ] ; @ $ 20Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: Jul 21st to 25th - Youth Session 3Aug 4th to 8th - Adult session # 1Aug 11th to 15th - Adult Session # 2Aug 25th to 29th - Toiseach Tòisichidh-the first step; one week beginneer immeersionGaelic College-Concert Series-Instructor Ceilidhs: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: every Wednesday(through 2025 Aug 27th) - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Wednesday Night Instructors’ Ceilidh; @ $15 [held in the Great Hall of the Clans]Englishtown (Baile Nan Gall)Community Hall: #971 highway # 312: 902-929-2700: Jul 25th - 3pm - 1st Annual Sand Jam; remember SandyCape North (Ceap Nòr)North Highlands Community Museum & Cultural Centre: # 29243 Cabot Trail: 902-383-2579: Jul 31st - 7pm to 9pm - open mic- come and join inAug 7th - 7pm - Norm & Deron, Bruce, Joey; @$ 20Dingwall (Inbhir-Pheofharain)The Markland Lobby: 802 Dingwall Rd.: 902-383-2246: every day - 7pm to 9pm - entertainment with Bruce Courtney, Norman MacDonald, and Deron Donovan.Jul 1st to 31st - art show with Adrienne Fore - art exhibit- by Adrienne ForeAug 1st to 30th - ''art exhibit' by Eve Stockton - ''Field Notes'''Aug 2nd - 7:30pm - The Happy Enchiladas with special guest Ryan Grover -Tickets $25/personAug 16th - 7pm to 11pm - all ages Square Dancing -with Peter LeBlanc ; @$ 20Aug 17th - 1pm to 3pm - artist reception with Eve StocktonAug 24th - 7:30pm - The Barra MacNeils $34.50Sep 1st to 30th - 'art exhibit'- ''Aspy Bay Moods' by Celeste FriesenSep 5th - 7pm - all ages square dance with Gillain Head, Hilda Chiasson, and caller Peter LeBlancSep 13th - 7:30pm to 11pm - Square Dancing -with Peter LeBlanc, Gillian Head & Hilda Chiasson. $20Sep 20th - 7:30pm - Buddy MacDonald, Rachel Davis, Darren McMullenIngonish (Ingonais)Cape Smokey: ......2025 -[5]-Smokey Sessions-Chill on the hill Concert: Aug 10th - 2pm - 3rd Annual Smokey Sessions: Ceilidh, with the Cape Breton Fiddlers Association (CBFA)
-4pm-outdoor stage concert behind the Ski Lodge.Cape Smokey: 38696 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Beach: 902-776-0231: Aug 10th - 2pm - fiddlers walk- walk with music
-4pm-''3rd Annual Smokey Sessions'': Ceilidh, with members of the Cape Breton Fiddlers Association;
a free outdoor concert on the stage just behind the Ski LodgeAug 3rd - 2pm to 5pm - music by Doug Lamey & band [ Darrell Keigan & Myles Davidson,
Sarah MacInnis & Harold Davidson , Jerry Holland Jr.mountains: ....2025 Sept 13th to 19th-Hike the Highlands festival: Sep 13th to 19th - Hike The Highlands FestivalSep 13th - 3pm. Freshwater Lake and Look-off
7pm. Opening Ceremonies of the FestivalSep 14th - 9am - Franey
10:00 am. Warren Lake
2:00 pm. Broad Cove MountainSep 15th - 9am - . Lowland Cove
10:00 am. Meat Cove Mountain
2:00 pm. Little GrassySep 16th - 9:30am - . Otter Brook
10:00 am. MacIntosh Brook
2:00 pm. Gypsum Mine
6:00 pm. Sunset hike (To be announced)Sep 17th - 9am - . Fishing Cove
10:00 am. Cemin de L'Abime
2:30 pm. NHNSep 18th - 9am - Aspy
10:00 am. Mica Hill
2:30 pm. Cabot Landing BeachSep 19th - 6am - Sunrise Hike - Jack Pine
10:00 am. Clyburn Valley
2:00 pm. Middle Head
7:00 pm. Closing CeremoniesKeltic Lodge-the Arduaine restaurant: 383 Keltic In Road, Middle Head Peninsula: 902-285-2880, 1-800-565-0444: Jul 22nd to 25th - Buddy MacDonaldJul 26th - 6pm - Meredith HigginsJul 27th - Colin GillisJul 28th to 30th - Fran DoyleAug 1st - Colin GillisAug 2nd - Kyle MacDonaldIndian Brook (Abhainn A' Chùbair)Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort: #30 Buchanan Drive: 902-929-2584, 1-866-929-2585: every Thursday - music with Elia Dunbinsky & friendsJul 26th - Paul Cranford & Sarah BeckNorth Shore Firehall: 46177 Cabot trail: 902-929-2822: every Wednesday - 10am to 2pm - Weekly Gathering; FREEThe St. Ann's Bay United Church: ...Celtic Tea Room Ceilidhs: 46715 Cabot Trail: every Tuesday & Friday(through 2025 Aug 29th) - 7:30pm - @ $15, (children under 12 - $5) [ cash ONLY please ]Jul 22nd - 7:30pm - Mairi Rankin, Mac MorinJul 25th - 7:30pm - the Remittance Men-[Roy MacLaren, Allister Gillis, Colin Carrigan].Jul 29th - 7:30pm - Otis Tomas & Mario Colosimo. & Paul MacDonaldAug 1st - 7:30pm - Ella Dubinsky & Beth MacCormackAug 5th - 7:30pm - Kimberly Fraser & Kolten MacDonnellAug 8th - 7:30pm - Malcolm, Maryanna & John Angus MacNeil, Abbie MacDonaldAug 12th - 7:30pm - Dara MacDonald, Adam YoungAug 15th - 7:30pm - Joe MacMaster, Susan MacLeanAug 19th - 7:30pm - Howie MacDonald, Beverly MacLeanAug 22nd - 7:30pm - Kyle and Sheumas MacNeil (the Barra MacNeils)Aug 26th - 7:30pm - Lucy MacNeil (of the Barra MacNeils) with Rob Durando -Aug 29th - 7:30pm - Rocky Shore . Local group
( Top of Page )Urban Cape Breton AreaLittle Bras d'OrBlue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: every Thursday - 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ; bring an instrument & join in; ; FREENorth Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)Archibald's Waterfront: Tunes on the Town: Jul 24th - 6pm to 8pm - GunnerJul 28th - 6pm to 8pm - Andrew DoyleJul 31st - 6pm to 8pm - T B AAug 4th - 6pm to 8pm - Dicky FinneyAug 7th - 6pm to 8pm - Dylan DevoeAug 11th - 6pm to 8pm - Ernie WellsAug 14th - 6pm to 8pm - Robbie HancockAug 18th - 6pm to 8pm - Matty JessomeCape Breton Farmers Exhibition: .....annual CB County Exhibition: 105 Regent St.: 902-794-7633: Aug 15th - JP CormierK-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 segmentsHowie CentreRed Farm: 1957 Kings Rd.: Aug 3rd - 8pm - 1st Annual Red Farm Field Trip; with Sloan, Bahamas, Gordie Sampson, Morgan Toney,
Dylan Guthro, Jodi Guthro; @ $49+ ; Opening the night is Amelie SampsonSydney (Suidni)town: ...# 3rd Annual ''ROCK the BIG Fiddle'': Aug 14th to 16th - # 3rd Annual ''ROCK the BIG Fiddle''-Sydney waterfront-90 EsplanadeAug 14th - Exclusive VIP Night at Centre 200 concourse, with music from Rankin MacInnis & The Broken Reeds
with Happy Hour music from Backhouse BrassAug 15th - Main Stage Performance at The Big Fiddle Waterfront from The Matt Minglewood Band,
and the Sam Moon Band with The Privateers, High Society, RG Schaller & The Peacemakers,
and The Turnbull Brothers.Aug 16th - Main Stage performance from Jimmy Rankin along with Hello Darlins, Pretty Archie, and Elyse Aeryn.Capri Cabaret: 235 Charlotte St.: 902-539-6195: Aug 23rd & 24th - 2pm to 1am - Hot August Blues – Pop Up Blues Show
Presented by The Cape Breton Island International Blues FestivalDaniel's Ale House-Restaurant & Lounge: 456 Charlotte St.: 902-562-8586: every Friday - 4pm to 7pm - Jazz showcase with James Munroe, Ron , Red Mike Mac DonaldForrester's Centre & Krypt Lounge: 42 Coxheath Rd.: 902-371-2201: Jul 1st to Aug 30th - Summer Celtic Carnival series'Jul 31st - afternoon tea room tales and tunes with Jennifer MacDonaldJul 25th - 4pm - family christmas movie afternoonGovernor’s Pub: 233 Esplanade: 902-562-7646: Jul 26th - Leanne Aucoin & Hilda ChaissonAug 2nd - Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLeanAug 9th - Dara Smith Macdonald & Adam YoungAug 16th - Boyd MacNeil & Ryan MacneilAug 23rd - Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLeanAug 30th - Leanne Aucoin & Hilda ChaissonSep 6th - Dara Smith Macdonald & Adam YoungSep 13th - Rachel Davis & Jason RoachSep 20th - Bradley Murphy, Mary Beth Carty & Jason RoachHighland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: Jul 30th to Aug 3rd - 2pm & 7:30pm - Hairspray; @$49+Aug 5th & 6th - 6:30pm - back to Broadway-Dinner & show; at the Sacred Heart downtown, 217 George StAug 12th to 16th - Disney's dare to dream JRAug 19th - summer with the Barra MacNeilsAug 20th - Canadian comedy fest -icon from the Kids in the Hall, Scott Thompson;Aug 23rd - Canadian comedy fest-The gala finale with host James Mullinger.Aug 29th - Country boys-tribute to Alan Jackson, Garth Brooks, Brad Paisley, George StraitSep 5th - K-OS live in SydneySep 6th - Jeff Lesson-Jokes on you comedy tourIsland Folk Cider House-brewery: 52 Nepean St.: 902-270-5490: Jul 27th - 2pm to 5pm - traditional Celtic jam session with Ryan MacNeil & Leeanne Aucoin,Membertou-Pow Wow Grounds: ...2025 Aug 1st to 3rd--Annual Membertou Powwow: 50 Maillard St.: 902-539-2300: Aug 1st to 3rd - Annual Membertou PowwowAug 1st - 6pm - Bologna contest in honour of Shaylene PaulAug 2nd - 6:30am - sunrise ceremony
-1pm-grand entry; drumming, dancing competitions; 5pm-feast
-7pm-entertainment Gearl
-8pm-entertainment-the RelativesAug 3rd - 6:30am - sunrise ceremony
-1pm-grand entry; drumming, dancing competitions; awards and grand exit;
- 5pm-feast, closing entertainment with Shawnee Paul & Bradley MurphyMembertou 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 NicholsonJul 24th - 5pm to 8pm - Aaron Lewis & my guest -Laurel MartellJul 31st - 5pm to 8pm - Aaron Lewis & my guest Jocelyn Hynes, Sheldon ChantOpen Hearth Park: 190 Ferry Street: Aug 8th to 10th - Wi'Kipalkimk 2025 -celebrating Mi'kmag culture , with Christina Googoo Band;
Unama'ki . all ages- freePort of Sydney-Big Fiddle: Jul 22nd - 10am to noon - Cruise Ship Entertainment with Kimberley FraserSacred Heart Downtown: 217 George St.: 902-919-2637: Aug 15th - 8pm - Kirk MacDonald, Bruce Barth, opening=Joe Waye Jr, & friendsSimeon's Family Restaurant: 581 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-562-0251: every Sunday - 4pm to 7pm - music with Aaron C Lewis;Jul 27th - 4pm to 7pm - Aaron LewisThe 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 LabradorWaterfront District: 2025 Aug 14th to 16th-'''Rock the Fiddle 2025''': 333 Charlotte St.: Aug 14th to 16th - ''Rock the Fiddle 2025' (19+ - Rain or Shine)Aug 14th - EXCLUSIVE VIP Night at C200 featuring Rankin MacInnis and the Broken Reeds PLUS special guests.
Backhouse BrassAug 15th - 6:30pm - Main Stage Performance at The Big Fiddle Waterfront with Matt Minglewood Band ,
Sam Moon Reunion Band (ftg. Band Mates from 70s + 80s),
The Privateers. HighSociety Rg Schaller & the Peacemakers and The Turnbull Brothers.Aug 16th - 6:30pm - Main Stage Performance at The Big Fiddle Waterfront with Jimmy Rankin Band,
The Hello Darlins Pretty Archie and Elyse AerynWentworth Park: ....2025 July 3rd to 31st--Makin' Waves-: Jul 24th & 31st - 6pm to 9pm - Makin' Waves presented by Sydney Credit UnionJul 24th - Mary Frances Leahy, XIA-3; Dawson MurphyJul 31st - My Son the Hurricane, Sunsetto; Carter ToddDominiontown hall: ...2025 July 18th to 27th--annual Dominion Seaside Daze: 902-842-2973: Jul 18th to 27th - annual Dominion Seaside DazeSandbar Lounge: 117 Mitchell Ave.: 902-849-1925: Jul 26th - ''Rock the lot''' with Elyse Aeryn, Glimmerjead & Goode, Broken Road, the Decades,
Breagh Kelly & Coastline; 19+ @$ 25+Glace Bay (Glasbaidh)The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: Aug 23rd - 6pm - Come from away=preview performanceAug 25th to 29th - 7pm - Come From AwayAug 30th - 1pm & 6pm - Come From AwayAug 31st - 1pm - Come From AwaySep 5th - 7pm - Queen-it's a kinda magic
( Top of Page )Louisbourg AreaMira RiverBoat Club: 545 Hillside Rd.: 902-564-8660: Jul 25th - 6pm to 9pm - music with Jeff WaddenAug 3rd - 5:30pm to 8:30pm - music with 22 North
-9pm to 1am-music with BanditAug 8th - 6pm to 9pm - music with Bobbie CurrieAug 16th - 11am - poker run; 8pm to midnight-music by Rob BarrieAug 22nd - 6pm to 9pm - music with Mike WaddenAug 31st - 8pm to midnight - music with Third WheelMarion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Two Rivers Wildlife Park: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: Aug 29th to 31st - #12th Annual Acoustic Roots FestivalTwo Rivers Wildlife Park: ...2025 Aug 29th to 31st -- #12th Annual- Acoustic Roots Festival: Sandfield Rd. Huntington: 902-727-2483: Aug 29th to 31st - #12th Annual- Acoustic Roots FestivalAug 29th - 5pm - Marion Bridge Guitar Circle
-7pm- Stan Roach
-8pm- Jocelyn Nicole Hynes
-9pm- Robert BouchardAug 30th - 10:30am to 11:30am - all ages Square Dance Workshop on stage-no charge
Music provided by Dara MacDonald and Beverly MacLean
-Noon- MacArthur Dancers
-1pm- Russ Mathews
-2pm- Steve MacIntyre
-3pm- Dara Smith - MacDonald and Beverly MacLean
-4pm- Songwriters Circle; -Jason MacDonald, Steve MacIntyre, Cameron Nickerson, Lennie Gallant
-5pm- SUPPER
-6pm- Camerson Nickerson
-7pm- 2nd Generation
-8pm -Brian Cathcart, Colin Gillis and friends
-9pm- Lennie GallantAug 31st - 10:30am - Story Telling, practical Jokes & Pranks
Moderators Warren and Marilynn Zisserson
-Noon- Chad Tetford
-1pm- Darrell Keigan
-2pm- Maxim & Gervais Cormier
-3pm- Donnie Campbell and Jink’s O’Neil
-4pm- Howie MacDonald & Beverly MacLean
-5pm- SUPPER
-6pm -Turnbull Brothers
-7 pm- Jason MacDonald & Bradley Murphy
-8pm- Tide & Timbre
-9pm- Gordie MacKeeman and His Rhythm BoysLouisbourgtown: ...2022 June 17th to 19th -#7th Annual -'Roots to Boots Festival': Aug 2nd - #31st Annual Crab Fest-https://www.facebook.com/Louisbourgcrabfest/ - 6:30pm - Dane Pedersen with Moments NoticeLouisbourg Playhouse: 11 Aberdeen St.: 45°55.169′N 59°58.276′W: 902-733-2996, 1-888-733-2787: Jul 22nd - July Fundraiser featuring Kozie , Jocelyn Hynes with Sheldon Chant,
Cruz Wilson and The Turnbull Brothers.Jul 29th - 7pm - Aaron Lewis & Laurel MartellJul 30th - Howie MacDonald and Beverly MacLeanJul 31st - Kozie with Eric Angus Whyte and Hearts of Kin in the Round
( Top of Page )St Peter's AreaDundee (Dùn Deagh)Dundee Resort & Golf Club-Macrae's dining room: 2750 West Bay Highway: 902-345-2649, 1-844-638-6333: every Friday & Saturday - 6:30pm to 9:30pm-live local entertainmentSt. George's ChannelSouth Mountain Arm of Gold Community Hall: 3363 West Bay Highway. R.R.2: 902-345-2200: Aug 4th, 18th, Sep 1st, & 15th - 6:30pm - bi-weekly summer Song Circle on alternate Monday evenings ; final led by Stan MarchandRiver BourgeoisAnne Sampson Seniors Building: Jul 31st, Aug 14th, 28th, & Sep 11th - 6:30pm to 9pm - Gerry's music circle with Edna & Gerry and Friends;St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair)town: ......2025 Aug -Nicolas Denys Days: 902-535-2185: Aug 3rd - 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.town: ....2025 Sept 11th to 14th-Pirate Days: Sep 11th to 14th - Pirate Days stpeterspiratedays.square.site/homeBras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmaster's Pub': ..Saturday Matinees: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: every Wednesday - 6:30pm - Acoustic open mic-host Rob Smith ;Jul 25th - 6pm - Shane Savoury, Heather RyanAug 15th - Glen MacNeilLion’s Hall: 32 Lions Avenue: 902-535-2482: every Thursday(through 2025 Sep 4th) - 7:30pm to 10pm - Kitchenrackets Summer Jams for players, singers and dancers. FREE
http://www.kitchenrackets.org FREEMacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: every Friday - 8pm to 11pm - jam session with host Jay SmithMarina: ..2025 Concerts by the Sea: 32 Lions Ave.: 902-226-3983: Jul 23rd & Aug 6th - 6pm to 7:30pm - Concerts by the Sea FREERoyal Canadian Legion #47: 6834 Hwy #4: Jul 26th - 9pm to 1am - .. GunnerArichatIsland Nest Restaurant: 2344 Hwy #206: 902-226-0033: every Thursday - 7pm to 9pm - music with proceeds to Strait Richmond Palliative Care Society ( since 2019 ]Royal Canadian Legion, Branch # 150: 1219 Veterans Memorial Dr.: 902-226-3089: Aug 2nd & Sep 6th - 2pm to 4pm - ''music circle'''-jam session hosted by Daniel LeBlanc.St. John's Centre for the Arts: 2513 Highway # 206: Jul 22nd - 6:30pm - Tuesday island tunes with Keith Bonvie-a JOhn Prine tributeJul 30th - 7pm - best of box wood=Chris Norman, David Greenberg, Brid Harper, Colin CotterWaterfront: ...2025 Concerts by the Sea: Jul 31st & Aug 14th - 6pm to 7:30pm - Concerts by the SeaPetit-de-GratLa Picasse Centre Communautaire Culturel: ...2025 Aug 7th to 10th -Annual Festival Acadien de Petit-de-Grat: 3435 Highway #206: 902-226-0149: Aug 7th - 5pm - Annual Festival Acadien de Petit-de-Grat - 9:30am - flag raising at La Picasse; 10:30am-storytime & crafts at Library
-11:30am-lunch at La Picasse
-6pm-opening ceremony & conceert music around the islandAug 8th - 10:30am - family parade and kids fest-La Picasse;
-5pm--Nicolas Denys Players-comedy dinner theatre; fish and chips; @$25
-9pm-beer bash with East Bound & James Williams at Baseball fieldAug 9th - 8am - breakfast; la Picasse
-11am-party in the cove; Centre communautaire e Petite-Anse
- 4pm-festival mass ; Eglise St Joseph
-5pm-T'cha fest at wharf, boat parade, craft fair; Quai de Petit-de Grat Wharf
-7pm-concert with Kyle Boudreau;
-9pm-dance at St.Joseph Hall with Rockin' country
-9:30pm-fireworksAug 10th - 11am - departure of the parade of floats from Royal Canadian Legion
-noon-cold plate lunch at Salle parossiale Petit-de Grat Hall
-2pm-closing ceremony at Terrain de baseball fieldD’EscousseGroundswell Pub & Inn: # 3283 Highway 320: 902-777-7777: every Friday - 6pm to 8pm - open mic with host Tyrone DavidJul 25th - 6pm to 8pm - Tyrone David & Al FazioLennox Passage Yacht Club: ...Rock D'escousse dock: 902-631-0069: Aug 1st to 3rd - Rock D'Escousse Dock'''Aug 1st - 8pm - Robbie Carpenter
-10pm-Carli Poirier & Jamus DoreyAug 2nd - 2pm - Shane Savoury, Heather Ryan, Timmy Matthews
-4pm-Kenny Petitpas
-6pm-Cameron Landry
-7pm-Robyn Merrick
-9pm-Brett Pierce
2025 Aug 3rd-3pm-Viv Mauger, Jean Kehoe
-4pm-Tyler Shea
-6pm-Jason Williams
-9pm-Brandon CollierL’ArdoiseCommunity Centre: 206 Shore Rd; Hwy # 247: Jul 24th to 27th - Acadian FestivalJul 26th - 9pm - dance to the Webbs;Aug 15th & 16th - Harbour warsAug 21st to 25th - #175 Anniversary summer fest;Aug 21st - family barbecueAug 22nd - tribute night/dinner and musicAug 23rd - Kitchen party with local entertainersAug 24th - mass with Bishop Wayne Kirkpatrick; brunch at Louisdale lions den
RABA baseball and barbecie, campfire/ fireworksAug 25th - Cemetery Mass, Monday night bingo,Louisdaletown:: Aug 21st to 25th - Louisdale Summer Fest; #175 AnniversaryAug 21st - family bbqAug 22nd - tribute night/dinner and musicAug 23rd - kitchen party with local entertainersAug 24th - mass with Bishop Wayne Kirkpatrick; brunch at Lions den; RABA baseball
campfire/fireworksAug 25th - Cemetery Mass;
( Top of Page )Mainland AreaPomquetÉcole acadienne de Pomquet-Community centre: 791 Taylors Road: 902-863-2574: Aug 1st - 9:30am to 12:30am - Pomquet Come Home Days; with the East EndersGuysborough IntervaleSt. Patrick’s Hall: 175 North Intervale Rd.: Aug 17th - 2pm - Kitchen party. all welcome; @$ 5; and a lunchGuysborough (Baile Mhainisdear)Cast Away Cafe: 82 main st.: Jul 25th - 7pm to 8pm - Julie Marie MurphyJul 26th - 7pm to 8pmAug 1st - 7pm to 8pm - Garth WilsonAug 2nd - 7pm to 8pmAug 8th - 7pm to 8pmAug 9th - 7pm to 8pm - Brad McCoey One Man BandAug 15th - 7pm to 8pm - Ron MillsAug 16th - 7pm to 8pmAug 22nd - 7pm to 8pm - Patty & Carista MacIsaacAug 23rd - 7pm to 8pm - Luca ThomasAug 29th - 7pm to 8pm - Patty & Carista MacIsaacAug 30th - 7pm to 8pmMiles MacDonald Performance Centre: 27 Green St.: 902-533-2015: Aug 31st - 2pm to 4pm - Country boys; @$40-advanceWaterfront: ...Summer 2025-tides and tunes: 74 Main St.: 902-533-2052: Jul 23rd - 6:30pm to 8pm - NO SHOW scheduledJul 30th - 6:30pm to 8pm - waterfront music with the local Joe'sAug 6th - 6:30pm to 8pm - waterfront music with Chris RickettsAug 13th - 6:30pm to 8pm - waterfront music with Russ MatthewsAug 20th - 6:30pm to 8pm - waterfront music with Liam BrophyAug 27th - 6:30pm to 8pm - waterfront music with Canso BoysCanso (Baile Chanso)Canso Sportsplex: ....2025 July 21st to 27th- #28th Annual Stan Rogers Folk Festival: Queen St. Extension: 1-888-554-7826: Jul 21st to 27th - #28th Annual Stan Rogers Folk Festival=Adam Baldwin, Sloan, The Stanfields, Abigail Lapell
Burnstick, Carl Bond, Catherine Kennedy, Dave Gunning, David Francey, Isabella Samson, J.P. Cormier
Jah’Mila, Jason Wilber, Joe H Henry, Jon Hines Trio, Kyle McKearney, Logan Richard, Logan Staats
Mama’s Broke, Mary Frances Leahy, Mary Gauthier, Mia Kelly, Mick Davis, Morgan Toney
Okavango African Orchestra, Ordinary Elephant, Owen ‘O’Sound’ Lee, Pete Lumsden, QuiQue Escamilla
Ray Legere, Razzmatazz for Kids, Richard Wood, Rose Morrison, Shane Pendergast, Slowcoaster
Sophie Lukacs, Susan Werner, The Amazing Mr. J, The North Sound, The Pairs, Tulua, Valdythe Stanfest Roadshow: Jul 22nd - 7pm - Sunnyville United Baptist Church-Sunnyville,NS with Framed in Stained Glass Windows,
Sunnyville Choir, St Thomas Brotherhood Gospel Choir, Owen 'O Sound' Lee; @ $20 - 7pm - Larry’s River Community Centre-6202 Hwy 316, Larry's River, NS;
with Acadian Tuesday Night Vishten, ; $20.00 - 7pm - St.Pauls United Church-98 Sterling St, Canso, NS with Song of the Candle,
The Songs of Stan Rogers, The Rogers family, Carl Bond, Dave Gunning, Dane Pedersen
Paul Mills, Rose Morrison, Allie BennettJul 23rd - 7pm - St. James Presbyterian Church-Sherbrooke Village ; with I Took Up My Pen Tonight,
Valdy, Mary Gauthier & Jaimee Harris ; @ $30.00 - 10pm - AJ's Pub-237 Main St, Canso, NS
with Roadshow Rock n Roll, The Travelling Nobodies - Slowcoaster ; @ $20.00 - 7pm - Canso Firehall-1134 Union St, Canso, NS
with The Union Street Breakdown, JP Cormier, Ray Legere ; @ $20.00Antigonish (Am Baile Mór)Antigonish Heritage Museum: 20 East Main St.: 902-863-6160: Jul 24th & 31st - 7pm - thursday ceilidhs @$ 10Jul 24th - 7pm - Dara MacDonald, Leona Williams, Junior Fraser, John HanlonJul 31st - 7pm - Donna Marie DeWolfe, Leona Williams, Junior Fraser, Heather MacIsaacCandid Brewing Company-Brewery/Pub/Bar: 88 College St.: 902-863-3930: Aug 1st - Dane Pedersen with Moments NoticeCJFX-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 ;Justamere Cafe & Bakery-Claymore Inn: 137 Church St.: 902-863-1050: Jul 24th - 6pm - Mary Beth Carty & Anna Ludlow; dinner and concert @$ 65St. FX -Bauer Theatre-family stage: 902-867-3333: Aug 1st to 23rd - The Secret Garden of An Sìthean, adapted by Andrea Boyd;Jul 23rd - Mary Frances Leahy in ConcertMaryvale (Allt A´ Mheiligein)Maryvale Schoolhouse hall: # 4 JRS Drive-Highway #245: 902-863-5696: Jul 25th - 8pm to 11pm - Square Dance @ $15 . with Glenn Graham, Jackie Dunn-MacIsaacAug 22nd - 8pm to 11pm - Square Dance @ $15 . with Kenneth MacKenzie, Mac MorinSep 19th - 8pm to 11pm - Square Dance @ $15 . with Donna-Marie DeWolfe, Allan DewarNew Glasgow (Glaschu Ùr)The Jubilee Riverfront: Aug 1st - festival-Arkells, Fefe Dobson, Roxy & the Underground soul sound, Daniel James McFadyenAug 2nd - festival-Wintersleep, JJ Wilde, Loviet, Battle of the bands -winner 1Aug 3rd - festival-54-40, Odds Carole Pope of Rough Trade, Battle of the Bands-winner 2Trinity United Church: 151 Temperance St.: Aug 9th - 3pm - Ben Caplan, & Darrel CameronPictou (Phiogto)DeCoste Entertainment Centre: 90 Water St.: 1-800-353-5338, 902-485-8848: Jul 22nd - 7:30pm - Road to Stanfest - TULUAJul 23rd - 7:30pm - Road to Stanfest - The Pairs & North SoundJul 29th - 7:30pm - Song of the Sparrow: Tara MacLean-book reading and concertAug 5th - 7:30pm - A Tribute to Loretta Lynn ~ From the HeartAug 7th - 7:30pm - John McDermottAug 12th - 7:30pm - Anne Murray Tribute with Jenn Sheppard & the Vinyl 33 bandAug 13th - 7:30pm - David FranceyAug 14th - 7:30pm - The Improvisers Roman Danylo & RIchard SideAug 19th - 7:30pm - The Irish DescendantAug 20th - 7:30pm - 3 Pianos ; Doris Mason, Kim Dunn & Owen o-SoundAug 27th - 7:30pm - George Jones & Tammy Wynette TributeTrentonHillside Community Hall: 27 Chance Harbour Rd.: 902-755-3938: every Friday - 6:30pm to 9pm - Kitchen party jam; All singers and players welcome, musicians free of charge, audience @$ 5TatamagoucheSharon United Church: 15 Church St.: Jul 31st - 7pm - best of box wood=Chris Norman, David Greenberg, Brid Harper, Colin CotterTruroJulias Lounge: 165 Willow St.: every Wednesday - 8pm to midnight - acoustic jamsMarigold Cobequid Cultural Centre: 605 Prince St.: 902-897-4004: Aug 13th - 7:30pm - The Liverpool 4; the Beatles tributeThe Commune-Restaurant: 563 Prince St.: 902-843-1230: Jul 29th, Aug 12th, 26th, & Sep 9th - 6pm to 9pm - All Ages Open Mic with Meghan LynnArdoiseBeechBrook Campground: 164 Beech Brook Road, Ellerhouse: 1-902-757-2211: Jul 24th to 27th - the 52nd Annual Nova Scotia Bluegrass & Oldtime Music Festival www.downeastgrass.com
Seth Mulder and Midnight Run , Volume Five , The Spinney Brothers , Blue Meadow , Sunny Mountain Gals
Riverbank , Maritime Drive , Mark Cameron Band ,Bible HillNS Provincial Exhibition Complex: .... 2025 Sept 18th to 21st--Nova Scotia Stampede: Sep 18th to 21st - Nova Scotia StampedeParrsboroShip's Company Theatre: 18 Lower Main St.: 902-254-2003, 1-800-565-7469: Jul 11th to 27th - Chase the AceAug 13th & 14th - Coal Bowl QueenAug 1st - 8:30pm - Garrett MasonSummervilleKempt Shore campground: 5701 Highway 215: Aug 22nd to 24th - Kempt shore bands, beer & barbecueSackvilleFreemans: 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 HollingsworthDartmouthDahlia: 15 Kings Wharf: every Wednesday - 7pm to 10pm - Open Mic with Kam Hayes-our 2nd anniversaryHoly Trinity Emmanuel Church: 30 Alfred St.: Jul 27th - 2pm to 4pm - Mike's Classic Country show with the Sidewinder band, [Carl,Andrew,Bob]
Bob Harrison, Drew Kent, Cathy Ryan; @$ 10Montes Showbar Grill: 245 Waverley Rd.: 902-435-1770: every Thursday - 8pm - jam with-Dan Baird and his recurring castThe Cottage Café | An Teachín: Paddler's Cove-300 Prince Albert Rd.: every Tuesday - 6:30pm - Scottish Gaelic conversation group hosted by Cathy Ann MacPhee & Emily McEwanHalifax (Halafacs)Prospect Road Community Center: Prospect Rd.: every Friday - 7pm to 9pm - Jam SessionPure Café: 26 Post Office Rd. Porters Lake: 902-827-2123: Aug 16th - 6:30pm - the Sunny Mountain Gals; @$25 kardecoste@gmail.comThe Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: Jul 22nd - 7pm - 6 TIX LEFT! David FranceyJul 23rd - 7pm - David FranceyJul 24th - 7:30pm - Tara MacLean (Duo) + Anna GravesJul 25th - 8pm - Height Requirement Pride PartyJul 26th - 9pm - The Right SwipesAug 1st - 8pm - The Desperado Band - Outlaw Country ClassicsThe Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: every Monday - 8pm to 10pm - Session with Dave MacIsaac & Louis BenoitThe Seahorse Tavern-: 2037 Gottingen St.: 902-423-7200: Aug 7th & Sep 4th - 7pm - @ $10-advance; New Music Thursday" seriesHubbardsShore Club-Tuna Blue: 167 Shore Club Rd.: 902-857-1790: Jul 31st & Aug 1st - Death from above 1979 & Customer serviceAug 14th & 15th - Tim BakerLunenburgLunenberg Folk Harbour Festival: 125 Montague St.: 902-634-3180: Aug 10th - the Barra MacNeilsThe Lunenberg Opera House: 290 Lincoln St.: Aug 16th - 7:30pm - #39th annual Chapin family concert; Chapin sisters; Tom, Jen, Steve, Big John Wallace,
Stephan Crump Jamie Fox, Clark Wallace.The Lunenberg Opera House: ...Folk Harbour: 290 Lincoln St.: Aug 7th to 10th - Lunenburg folk harbour festival; with Catherine MacLellan, Lennie Gallant, Red Moon Road,
Connie Kaldor, the Young'uns, Good Lovelies, Heather Rankin, Barra MacNeilsSaulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: every day - 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne DugasMeteghan1280 Second Division Road: ..2023 July 28th to 30th-Far Out festival.: Jul 25th & 26th - far out festival; with Shiretown