Events

What's on across Cape Breton Island

Vials of Life and Falling Prevention & Awareness
May 6, 2026

Vials of Life and Falling Prevention & Awareness

Join us for a free session hosted by the CBRM Senior Safety Program on Wednesday, May 6, from 1:30-3 p.m. at the McConnell Library (Sydney…Read more →

📍 James McConnell Memorial Library (Sydney)
Wednesday Night Ceilidh
May 6, 2026

Wednesday Night Ceilidh

Colaisde na Gàidhlig / The Gaelic College is dedicated to the promotion and preservation of traditional Gaelic culture, offering…Read more →

📍 Gaelic College
Judique Walking Group
May 7, 2026

Judique Walking Group

This program is free and requires no registration. Cape Breton University is working with communities across Cape Breton to offer programs…Read more →

📍 Judique Community Centre
Accessibility Advisory Committee
May 7, 2026

Accessibility Advisory Committee

Visit the Committee & Council Meetings for the agenda and more information. View Council Video Stream. This webcast is only available…Read more →

📍 Via Videoconference
Friday Music On Tap! Migue de Oca
May 8, 2026

Friday Music On Tap! Migue de Oca

Join us this Friday at Breton Brewing as we host local and traveling musician’s in our Music on Tap! Series. As always, this is a NO COVER…Read more →

📍 Breton Brewing
Senior Safety Information Table – National Police Week
May 9, 2026

Senior Safety Information Table – National Police Week

Join us during National Police Week (May 10-16, 2026) for a Senior Safety information table on Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at…Read more →

📍 Mayflower Mall
Saturday Music On Tap! Lee Stuart
May 9, 2026

Saturday Music On Tap! Lee Stuart

Join us this Saturday at Breton Brewing as we host local and traveling musician’s in our Music on Tap! Series. As always, this is a NO…Read more →

📍 Breton Brewing
90’s Music Themed Trivia!
May 9, 2026

90’s Music Themed Trivia!

Join us at Breton Brewing for a night of epic trivia hosted by Meredith MacDonald! Test your knowledge of all things 90's music! Call the…Read more →

📍 Breton Brewing
Drafts & Crafts – Paint your Mom!
May 10, 2026

Drafts & Crafts – Paint your Mom!

What better way to celebrate Mother's Day than to paint a portrait of your mom! Tasha is hosting Drafts & Crafts, Paint your Mom! Sunday…Read more →

📍 Breton Brewing
Tai Chi (Hillsborough)
May 11, 2026

Tai Chi (Hillsborough)

Adults and Seniors of all experience levels are welcome $65 for a four month Tai Chi Cape Breton Club membership. Tai Chi Cape Breton…Read more →

📍 Hillsborough-Glendyer Hall
Warhammer 40,000 Escalation League
May 11, 2026

Warhammer 40,000 Escalation League

Soulvaria's escalation league travels the to Keltic Drive system for some Amasec and gritty gameplay in the grim darkness of the far…Read more →

📍 Breton Brewing
Fire Prevention Awareness
May 12, 2026

Fire Prevention Awareness

Join us for a free session hosted by the CBRM Senior Safety Program on Tuesday, May 12, at 11 a.m. at the Town House in Glace Bay. Fire…Read more →

📍 Town House
Tai Chi (Inverary Manor)
May 13, 2026

Tai Chi (Inverary Manor)

Adults and Seniors of all experience levels are welcome $65 for a four month Tai Chi Cape Breton Club membership. Tai Chi Cape Breton…Read more →

📍 Inverary Manor Music Room
Seniors Open House
May 13, 2026

Seniors Open House

Live Local Music Join us for toe tapping, singing, and dancing!

📍 Creignish Recreation Center
Communities and Healthy Aging
May 13, 2026

Communities and Healthy Aging

Chair Yoga with Faye Chipchase Presentation on Hearing Loss and Brain Health by Dianne MacLean Hearing Aids demonstration by MacLean…Read more →

📍 La Salle des Retraites Cheticamp
L'nuisultinej
May 13, 2026

L'nuisultinej

Theme: Apaja’tu’kw ta’n i’tlo’ltimkip -- Land and Sea-Based Learning.

📍 Allison Bernard Memorial High School
Wednesday Night Ceilidh
May 13, 2026

Wednesday Night Ceilidh

Colaisde na Gàidhlig / The Gaelic College is dedicated to the promotion and preservation of traditional Gaelic culture, offering…Read more →

📍 Gaelic College
Tai Chi (Creignish)
May 14, 2026

Tai Chi (Creignish)

Adults and Seniors of all experience levels are welcome $65 for a four month Tai Chi Cape Breton Club membership. Tai Chi Cape Breton…Read more →

📍 Creignish Recreation Centre
Rotating Indoor Social Program
May 14, 2026

Rotating Indoor Social Program

Free, No Registration Required. For updates on programs email [email protected] Cape Breton University is working with communities across…Read more →

📍 Judique Community Centre
Brain Health, Memory & Caregiver Support
May 14, 2026

Brain Health, Memory & Caregiver Support

Join us for a free community session hosted by the CBRM Senior Safety Program on Thursday, May 14, at 2 p.m. at the St Barra’s Church…Read more →

📍 St. Barra Church & Christmas Island Communities Centre
Wildfires & Preparedness Information Session
May 14, 2026

Wildfires & Preparedness Information Session

Join us for an information session on Wildfires and Preparedness on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 6 p.m. at the Wilfred Oram Centennial…Read more →

📍 Wilfred Oram Centennial Library (North Sydney Library)
Glenora Distillery Tours & Tastings
May 15, 2026

Glenora Distillery Tours & Tastings

Daily tours and tastings at North America's first single malt distillery.

📍 Glenora Inn & Distillery
Friday Music On Tap! Jacob Noonan
May 15, 2026

Friday Music On Tap! Jacob Noonan

Join us this Friday at Breton Brewing as we host local and traveling musician’s in our Music on Tap! Series. As always, this is a NO COVER…Read more →

📍 Breton Brewing
Cape Breton Country
May 16, 2026

Cape Breton Country

A Night of Cape Breton’s Finest Country Music Cape Breton Country is a powerful celebration of the island’s deep roots in country music —…Read more →

Fire Prevention Awareness
May 20, 2026

Fire Prevention Awareness

Join us for a free session hosted by the CBRM Senior Safety Program on Wednesday, May 20, from 1:30-3 p.m. at the McConnell Library…Read more →

📍 James McConnell Memorial Library (Sydney)
Wednesday Night Ceilidh
May 20, 2026

Wednesday Night Ceilidh

Colaisde na Gàidhlig / The Gaelic College is dedicated to the promotion and preservation of traditional Gaelic culture, offering…Read more →

📍 Gaelic College
Cabot Trail Relay Race
May 23, 2026

Cabot Trail Relay Race

17-leg, 276-km running relay around the Cabot Trail.

📍 Cabot Trail Loop
The Alan Jackson Experience
May 25, 2026

The Alan Jackson Experience

On-sale: Monday, Feb. 23rd at 10:00 am The Alan Jackson Experience BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND Performed by Aaron Halliday, a two-time ISSA…Read more →

Senior Safety & Awareness
May 27, 2026

Senior Safety & Awareness

Join us for a free session hosted by the CBRM Senior Safety Navigator on Wednesday, May 27, from 1-3 p.m. at the Bras d'Or Seniors &…Read more →

📍 Bras d'Or Seniors & Pensioners Club
Vials of Life and Falling Prevention & Awareness
May 27, 2026

Vials of Life and Falling Prevention & Awareness

Join us for a free session hosted by the CBRM Senior Safety Program on Wednesday, May 27, from 6-8 p.m. at the Glace Bay UNIA Community…Read more →

📍 Glace Bay UNIA Community Hall
Wednesday Night Ceilidh
May 27, 2026

Wednesday Night Ceilidh

Colaisde na Gàidhlig / The Gaelic College is dedicated to the promotion and preservation of traditional Gaelic culture, offering…Read more →

📍 Gaelic College
Wildfires & Preparedness Information Session
May 28, 2026

Wildfires & Preparedness Information Session

Join us for an information session on Wildfires and Preparedness on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 6 p.m. at the Glace Bay Library. Matt Lever…Read more →

📍 Glace Bay Library
Vials of Life and Falling Prevention & Awareness
May 28, 2026

Vials of Life and Falling Prevention & Awareness

Join us for a free session hosted by the CBRM Senior Safety Program on Thursday, May 28, from 6-8 p.m. at Menelik Hall. Senior Safety…Read more →

📍 Menelik Hall
Doryman Saturday Ceilidh
May 30, 2026

Doryman Saturday Ceilidh

Weekly Saturday-afternoon fiddle session in Chéticamp.

📍 Doryman Pub & Grill
Red Shoe Pub Music Nights
Jun 1, 2026

Red Shoe Pub Music Nights

Nightly Cape Breton music in Mabou.

📍 The Red Shoe Pub
Wednesday Night Ceilidh
Jun 3, 2026

Wednesday Night Ceilidh

Colaisde na Gàidhlig / The Gaelic College is dedicated to the promotion and preservation of traditional Gaelic culture, offering…Read more →

📍 Gaelic College
Jeff Leeson: Only Gonna Say This Once Tour
Jun 4, 2026

Jeff Leeson: Only Gonna Say This Once Tour

Internationally touring comedian Jeff Leeson comes to Glace Bay for a night of live stand up comedy you will NEVER forget! With over 25…Read more →

Wildfires & Preparedness Information Session
Jun 10, 2026

Wildfires & Preparedness Information Session

Join us for an information session on Wildfires and Preparedness on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 2 p.m. at the New Waterford Library. Matt…Read more →

📍 New Waterford Library
Wednesday Night Ceilidh
Jun 10, 2026

Wednesday Night Ceilidh

Colaisde na Gàidhlig / The Gaelic College is dedicated to the promotion and preservation of traditional Gaelic culture, offering…Read more →

📍 Gaelic College
Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr.
Jun 12, 2026

Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr.

MECO DKI presents OVEC Middle School production of The Little Mermaid JR. Directed by Heather Kerr Choreographed by Kiera Evely Journey…Read more →

Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr.
Jun 13, 2026

Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr.

MECO DKI presents OVEC Middle School production of The Little Mermaid JR. Directed by Heather Kerr Choreographed by Kiera Evely Journey…Read more →

Louisbourg Playhouse Summer Season
Jun 15, 2026

Louisbourg Playhouse Summer Season

Maritime music and theatre in a replica Shakespearean theatre.

📍 Louisbourg Playhouse
Wednesday Night Ceilidh
Jun 17, 2026

Wednesday Night Ceilidh

Colaisde na Gàidhlig / The Gaelic College is dedicated to the promotion and preservation of traditional Gaelic culture, offering…Read more →

📍 Gaelic College
Cape Breton Highlands National Park Interpretive Programs
Jun 20, 2026

Cape Breton Highlands National Park Interpretive Programs

Free ranger-led walks, talks and beach programs.

📍 Cape Breton Highlands National Park
Green River Revival – A CCR Tribute Concert Experience with Opening Act BORN WILD, the Steppenwolf Story
Jun 21, 2026

Green River Revival – A CCR Tribute Concert Experience with Opening Act BORN WILD, the Steppenwolf Story

GREEN RIVER REVIVAL returns to the Savoy after their sold out show there last year!! The greatest hits of CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL…Read more →

Wednesday Night Ceilidh
Jun 24, 2026

Wednesday Night Ceilidh

Colaisde na Gàidhlig / The Gaelic College is dedicated to the promotion and preservation of traditional Gaelic culture, offering…Read more →

📍 Gaelic College
KitchenFest! / Feis a' Chidsin
Jun 26, 2026

KitchenFest! / Feis a' Chidsin

A week of Cape Breton kitchen parties and Gaelic culture.

The Big Bash 2026
Jun 30, 2026

The Big Bash 2026

Come join us for a good time at KitchenFest's Big Bash 2026, featuring Signal Hill, Coastline and Beech Hill!

📍 Colaisde na Gàidhlig | The Gaelic College
Central Park Ceilidhs 2025
Jul 1, 2026

Central Park Ceilidhs 2025

Free outdoor ceilidhs in Central Park, Port Hood — fiddle, songs and step dancing all summer long.

📍 Port Hood
Twilight Tales Historic Walking Tours
Jul 1, 2026

Twilight Tales Historic Walking Tours

Lantern-lit historic walking tours through Port Hood — stories of shipwrecks, settlers and characters from the village past.

📍 Port Hood
Baddeck Gathering Ceilidhs
Jul 1, 2026

Baddeck Gathering Ceilidhs

Nightly summer ceilidhs at St. Michael's Parish Hall.

📍 St. Michael's Parish Hall
Sydney Waterfront Summer Concert Series
Jul 3, 2026

Sydney Waterfront Summer Concert Series

Free Friday-evening concerts on the Sydney boardwalk.

📍 Sydney Waterfront
Membertou Powwow
Jul 4, 2026

Membertou Powwow

Annual Mi'kmaq powwow with drumming, dancing and feasts.

📍 Membertou Powwow Grounds
Holy Trinity Anglican Church Concert Series
Jul 8, 2026

Holy Trinity Anglican Church Concert Series

Summer chamber and Celtic concerts in a historic church.

📍 Holy Trinity Anglican Church
Big Pond Summer Festival
Jul 12, 2026

Big Pond Summer Festival

Open-air ceilidh in Rita MacNeil's hometown.

📍 Big Pond Festival Grounds
Cape Breton Summertime Revue 2026
Jul 15, 2026

Cape Breton Summertime Revue 2026

Summer-long musical revue celebrating Cape Breton stories, songs, and humour.

📍 Highland Arts Theatre, Sydney
Louisbourg Crab Fest
Jul 25, 2026

Louisbourg Crab Fest

Snow crab feast and seaside music.

📍 Louisbourg Playhouse
Broad Cove Scottish Concert
Jul 26, 2026

Broad Cove Scottish Concert

Cape Breton's longest-running Scottish concert.

📍 Broad Cove Concert Grounds
Chestico Days 2026
Jul 28, 2026

Chestico Days 2026

A week-long community festival in Port Hood — parade, fireworks, lobster suppers, kids events, ceilidhs and the Port Hood Triathlon.

📍 Port Hood
Inverness Action Week
Aug 1, 2026

Inverness Action Week

Week-long community festival with concerts, parade and fireworks.

📍 Various Inverness venues

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