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Cultural & Traditional Performances

Experience Cape Breton’s living culture through Mi’kmaq, Acadian and Gaelic performances. From step dancing to fiddle music, each show reflects the Island’s vibrant roots. It’s more than entertainment, it’s a glimpse into our heritage.

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painting of two men on a sailboat

Dec

06

Saturday Afternoon Fiddle Matinee at the Doryman

Chéticamp & Area

Aug 16 – Dec 27

fiddler and piano player plauing to a crowd in a pub setting

Dec

06

Céilidh Matinee at the Frolic’n Folk

Iona & Area

Feb 8 – Dec 27

man and woman onstage playing fiddle and piano for dancers offstage

Dec

07

Sunday Ceilidhs at the Celtic Music Interpretive Centre

Judique

Jun 1 – Dec 29

a group of people playing musical instruments

Dec

07

Trad Sessions at the Doryman

Chéticamp & Area

Aug 17 – Dec 28

text

Dec

10

Wednesday Sessions at the Admiral

Port Hood

Jun 4 – Dec 17

large crowd of people playing instruments

Dec

10

The Kimberley Fraser Sessions at the Old Triangle

Sydney & Area

Aug 27 – Dec 17

people on stage playing instruments and dancing

Dec

10

Wednesday Ceilidhs at Colaisde na Gàidhlig

St. Ann's Bay & North Shore

Aug 20 – Dec 10

a group of people playing fiddles gathered around a piano

Dec

11

Traditional Thursday Session at the Blue Mist

Bras d'Or & Boularderie Area

Jan 9 – Dec 18

text with christmas graphic

Dec

19

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$42

Cape Breton Christmas Ceilidh at Membertou Trade & Convention Centre

Membertou

Dec 19

Painting

Feb

01

2026

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$40

Festive Seasons Painting Series in Cape Breton Highlands National Park

Chéticamp & Area

Nov 2 – Mar 22

text and pictures of three bands

Jun

30

2026

KitchenFest! – The Big Bash: Signal Hill / Beech Hill / Coastline

St. Ann's Bay & North Shore

Jun 30 – Jul 1