Date: Sunday, December 10 2023

After fifteen glorious years, Bette MacDonald’s Tis The Season is changing things up. Bette and Maynard return in Christmas in Cape Breton with Jordan Musycsyn and Juno nominee and ECMA award winners Wendy MacIsaac and Mac Morin of internationally acclaimed celtic group, Beolach. This show will deliver two jam-packed hours of belly laughs, lively tunes and songs that celebrate Christmases past! Like its predecessor, this show promises to be an official kick-off to the holidays and for the cast, this…

Date: Saturday, November 18 2023

Join us for a night of food, music and dancing at the Middle River Hall. 5 Bands, 5 Chefs, good time! See HERE for tickets

Date: Tuesday, August 29 2023 to Friday, October 20 2023

Join us for daily entertainment- 6:30pm-8:30pm. We are located on Main Street, Cheticamp, near the foot of Cape Breton Highlands National Park on the western side of the Cabot Trail. Look for Le Gabriel's distinctive lighthouse entrance. Cheticamp is easily accessible from land, sea and air. Your trip by car from Port Hastings and the entrance to Cape Breton to Cheticamp is 143KM, from Cheticamp to Sydney and the airport is 173KM and to the Provincial Capital of Halifax, 425KM.

Date: Thursday, October 19 2023 to Saturday, October 21 2023

Join us at The Barn at The Normaway Inn October 19-21 for our annual Fiddle & Folk Foliage Farewell! Our all ages concerts start at 8pm Featured Artists include: Thursday: Derrick & Melody Cameron on fiddle and guitar Friday: Dara Smith MacDonald and Adam Young on Fiddle and piano Saturday: Kevin LeVesconte & Neil McDaniel on fiddle, piano, vocals, mandolin, guitar and tin whistles  

Date: Monday, July 31 2023 to Sunday, October 15 2023

7 DAYS A WEEK Our jam-packed entertainment schedule boasts some of the very best talent the East Coast has to offer. With live music served up every day of the week, you’re sure to find something that will get your toes tapping and your heart singing.

Date: Saturday, June 3 2023 to Monday, October 23 2023

West Mabou Family Square Dances have been held weekly for over 30 years and are a well-established attraction of Cape Breton Island’s Celtic music scene. These dances are attended by locals and visitors alike and feature the island’s best-known traditional musicians. Our Inverness County square sets are easy to learn.  At the start of each dance, we will offer one guided square set for newcomers. Come join the fun!  All ages welcome!  

Date: Friday, September 1 2023 to Friday, September 29 2023

The Barn, operated by the Barn Music and Theatre Society, will present Concert-Ceilidhs weekly from June 30 to October 14, 2023. Fridays in September and October. The Barn features the best Celtic Music performers on Cape Breton along with emerging talents and impromptu guest performers. The atmosphere is informal, the acoustics are excellent, and the local crowd graciously shares the love of their music with visitors from near and far. The concerts, for all ages, begin at 8 p.m. Canteen…

Date: Thursday, July 6 2023 to Thursday, August 31 2023

Come learn the Inverness County Square Set and some basic Cape Breton Step Dancing from Mabou based dancer, Melody Cameron!  This is the set that is danced at many of the local venues and dance halls such as The West Mabou Square Dances, Glencoe Mills Square Dances, Brook Village Square Dance and Celtic Music Interpretive Centre ceilidhs. Give it a try!   All ages welcome! Admission: $10   Any participants under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an…

Date: Wednesday, July 6 2022 to Friday, October 21 2022

On the grounds of the Normaway Inn, The Barn, operated by the Barn Music and Theatre Society, presents weekly Concert-Ceilidhs on Wednesdays in July and August and Fridays in September to late October. This years first scheduled performance will be a Kitchenfest Ceilidh on July 6th. The Barn features the best Celtic Music performers on Cape Breton along with emerging talents and impromptu guest performers. The atmosphere is informal, the acoustics are excellent, and the local crowd graciously shares the…

Date: Saturday, January 1 2022 to Saturday, December 31 2022

Join us every Sunday all year from 2:00-5:00 pm (restaurant opens at 12:00 pm, June 30-Oct 16, 2022). Live traditional Celtic music featuring some of Cape Breton's finest musicians. Come to square dance or just sit and enjoy! Our menu of Nova Scotia favourites features a signature seafood chowder, traditional lobster sandwich, fish cakes, Seafood linguini, a variety of grilled sandwiches, burgers, crepes, fresh salads, tasty desserts and more, all house made. Fully licensed bar featuring a variety of local…