Celtic Colours International Festival
A nine-day festival in October celebrating Celtic music and culture with performers from Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Brittany, and Cape Breton.
A nine-day music and culture festival held across Cape Breton each October, featuring Celtic musicians from Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Brittany, and local artists. Concerts take place in churches, halls, theatres, and arenas throughout the island, alongside community events like square dances, artisan demonstrations, guided hikes, and storytelling sessions. The 30th festival runs October 9-17, 2026.
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