Colaisde na Gàidhlig | The Gaelic College
Set along the Cabot Trail in St. Ann’s, the Gaelic College offers visitors a chance to explore the language, music, and living traditions of Gaelic Nova Scotia. Tour the Great Hall of the Clans museum, take in live cultural demonstrations, and browse locally made crafts and gifts in the on-site shop. Year-round, the College comes alive with ceilidhs, concerts, and community gatherings that share the warmth and spirit of Cape Breton’s Gaelic heritage. Each July, it proudly hosts KitchenFest!, the island-wide celebration of traditional music and culture. Open seasonally for visitors. For hours and event details, visit gaeliccollege.edu.
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16 upcoming events on the calendar
- Wed, Jun 24, 2026 · 7:30 p.m.The KitchenFest! Wednesday Night Ceilidh Tune Up
- Fri, Jun 26, 2026 · 12:00 p.m.Blas Math Lunchtime Céilidh
- Fri, Jun 26, 2026 · 1:30 p.m.KitchenFest! Cultural Demonstrations at the Gaelic College
- Fri, Jun 26, 2026 · 2:00 p.m.Getting Primed: Afternoon Pub at the College
- Fri, Jun 26, 2026 · 7:30 p.m.The ‘Old Time’ Concert
- Fri, Jun 26, 2026 · 7:30 p.m.The KitchenFest! ‘Old Time’ Concert
- Mon, Jun 29, 2026 · 1:30 p.m.KitchenFest! Cultural Demonstrations at the Gaelic College
- Mon, Jun 29, 2026 · 7:00 p.m.KitchenFest! Getting Primed: Afternoon Pub at the College
- Tue, Jun 30, 2026 · 1:30 p.m.KitchenFest! Cultural Demonstrations at the Gaelic College
- Tue, Jun 30, 2026 · 3:15 p.m.KitchenFest! Blas Math Lunchtime Céilidh
- Tue, Jun 30, 2026 · 8:30 p.m.The Big Bash 2026
- Tue, Jun 30, 2026 · 8:30 p.m.KitchenFest! – The Big Bash: Signal Hill / Beech Hill / Coastline
- Wed, Jul 1, 2026 · 1:30 p.m.KitchenFest! Cultural Demonstrations at the Gaelic College
- Thu, Jul 2, 2026 · 1:30 p.m.KitchenFest! Cultural Demonstrations at the Gaelic College
- Thu, Jul 2, 2026 · 4:30 p.m.KitchenFest! The Big Session
- Thu, Jul 2, 2026 · 8:00 p.m.KitchenFest! Traditional Codfish Supper at the Gaelic College
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