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Celtic Colours International Festival — event in Baddeck & Bras d'Or Lake, Cape Breton

Celtic Colours International Festival

Thursday, October 15, 2026 · 7:30 p.m. · Cape Breton Island

A nine-day festival in October featuring Celtic musicians from around the world performing in communities across Cape Breton Island.

This nine-day festival in October brings Celtic musicians from Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Brittany, and Cape Breton to perform across the island's communities. Concerts happen in churches, halls, theatres, and arenas, alongside square dances, artisan demonstrations, guided hikes, and traditional meals hosted by local volunteers. The 30th festival runs October 9-17, 2026.

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