Le Festival de l’Escaouette in Chéticamp
Date: Thursday, July 31 2025 to Monday, August 4 2025
Join the Chéticamp community in marking a major milestone—the 50th edition of Festival de l’Escaouette! From July 31st to August 3rd, this vibrant Acadian celebration lights up the region with parades, traditional music, dancing, cultural showcases, and family-friendly events. A golden year calls for a golden celebration—come be part of it!
Saturday Afternoon Fiddle Matinee at the Doryman
Date: Saturday, January 4 2025 to Saturday, December 27 2025
The Doryman Pub & Grill is a well-known music venue in Chéticamp on the Cabot Trail. Home of the Saturday afternoon fiddle matinee, the popular pub has been the place to go for good food, good music, and good times since 1966. The Saturday Afternoon Fiddle Matinée is a tradition that began at the Doryman in 1977 and has run every Saturday afternoon since.2-6pm
Afternoon Ceilidh at Glenora Inn and Distillery
Date: Tuesday, June 10 2025 to Sunday, October 19 2025
The Washback Pub offers a wide selection of Glenora's single malt whisky. Sit and compare all of our favourites! Come and attend a traditional Cape Breton Ceilidh (pronounced kay-lee), or a gathering. In Cape Breton this gathering is most often centred around music, storytelling, food and beverage and local Cape Breton music is featured daily in the Washback Pub.1-3pm
Evening Ceilidh at Glenora Inn and Distillery
Date: Thursday, May 29 2025 to Sunday, October 19 2025
The Washback Pub offers a wide selection of Glenora's single malt whisky. Sit and compare all of our favourites! Come and attend a traditional Cape Breton Ceilidh (pronounced kay-lee), or a gathering. In Cape Breton this gathering is most often centred around music, storytelling, food and beverage and local Cape Breton music is featured daily in the Washback Pub.8-10pm
The Red Shoe Pub – Live Music Daily
Date: Friday, June 6 2025 to Monday, October 20 2025
The Red Shoe Pub features live music 7 days a week! Celebrating their 20th year in 2025, the Shoe's 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.
Trad Session at the Doryman
Date: Sunday, January 5 2025 to Sunday, December 28 2025
The Doryman Pub & Grill is a well-known music venue in Chéticamp on the Cabot Trail. Home of the Saturday afternoon fiddle matinee, the popular pub has been the place to go for good food, good music, and good times since 1966. Musicians of all skill levels are welcome for Sunday's trad session. Or stop in just for a listen. 2-4pm | Free