Celtic Colours International Festival
A nine-day festival in October featuring Celtic music and musicians from Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Brittany, and Cape Breton, with concerts across the Island.
A nine-day music 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 2026 festival runs October 9-17.
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