Red Shoe Pub Music Nights
Nightly Cape Breton music in Mabou.
Owned by the Rankin family, the Red Shoe hosts traditional fiddle, song and step dance most nights through the summer. Casual Mabou pub on the Ceilidh Trail.
What to expect
Dinner-and-music format. Reserve for an early seating, then the room flips into pub mode. Music ranges from solo fiddler to full Celtic band.
Highlights
The haddock cakes, the local Big Spruce beer, and the chance to hear a Rankin sibling drop in unannounced.
Plan ahead
Reservations strongly recommended in July-August. Mabou has a few inns; Glenora Distillery is 10 minutes north.
Why go
It's the heart of the Ceilidh Trail — a working pub that's also a cultural landmark.
Visitor photos
Sign in to add a photoLoading photos…
More events
Climate Risk Workshop – Glace Bay
Local residents can share climate concerns and lived experiences at an interactive workshop in Glace Bay on Sunday, September 20, from 2–4…Read more →
Autumn Equinox Magick Market
Local vendors sell handmade goods and metaphysical services at this family-friendly autumn market.
Climate Risk Workshop – Louisbourg
A workshop on local climate hazards and adaptation priorities runs Sunday, September 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Louisbourg Fire Hall.