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65th Annual Highland Village Day Concert — event in Baddeck & Bras d'Or Lake, Cape Breton

65th Annual Highland Village Day Concert

Saturday, August 1, 2026 · 5:00 p.m. · Highland Village Museum/Baile nan Gàidheal

Join us the 65th Annual Highland Village Day Concert, one of Cape Breton’s most cherished summer traditions. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Bras d’Or Lake, this afternoon celebration features exceptional musicians, dancers, and tradition bearers from across Nova Scotia. As one of Cape Breton’s original Outdoor Scotch Concerts, Highland Village Day has welcomed generations of visitors and community members to gather, connect, and celebrate. In 2025, more than 1,500 people gathered on th

This outdoor concert features musicians, dancers, and tradition bearers from across Nova Scotia performing at Highland Village on the Bras d'Or Lake. Bring a lawn chair and join locals and visitors for an afternoon of music, storytelling, and Cape Breton culture.

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