Date: Wednesday, June 4 2025 to Wednesday, October 15 2025

The Celtic Music Interpretive Centre’s Daily Lunch Céilidh showcases authentic traditional music and $15 lunch specials. While you’re there, visit the Gift Shop for locally-made products and one of the largest collections of Celtic CDs anywhere, take a journey through the history of Cape Breton music in the interactive Exhibit Room, or enjoy the Musical Walking Tour along the Trans Canada Trail. “The Music Awaits You” at the Celtic Music Centre, a lively place with a great atmosphere to enjoy…

Date: Tuesday, June 3 2025 to Tuesday, October 14 2025

The Celtic Music Interpretive Centre’s Daily Lunch Céilidh showcases authentic traditional music and $15 lunch specials. While you’re there, visit the Gift Shop for locally-made products and one of the largest collections of Celtic CDs anywhere, take a journey through the history of Cape Breton music in the interactive Exhibit Room, or enjoy the Musical Walking Tour along the Trans Canada Trail. “The Music Awaits You” at the Celtic Music Centre, a lively place with a great atmosphere to enjoy…

Date: Monday, June 30 2025 to Tuesday, July 15 2025

The Adult Square Dance in Brook Village is a very popular attraction through the summer and fall in Cape Breton. Come swing! Come dance! Monday nights from July into October. Open to adults aged 19 & over. Bar and canteen available.9pm-12:30am | $10 | 19+

Date: Monday, June 2 2025 to Monday, October 13 2025

The Celtic Music Interpretive Centre’s Daily Lunch Céilidh showcases authentic traditional music and $15 lunch specials. While you’re there, visit the Gift Shop for locally-made products and one of the largest collections of Celtic CDs anywhere, take a journey through the history of Cape Breton music in the interactive Exhibit Room, or enjoy the Musical Walking Tour along the Trans Canada Trail. “The Music Awaits You” at the Celtic Music Centre, a lively place with a great atmosphere to enjoy…

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!

Date: Thursday, July 3 2025 to Thursday, July 24 2025

Soak up the sounds of summer under the open sky in Chéticamp! Every Thursday evening (except July 31) from 7pm to 8:30 pm, La Place du Pêcheur comes alive with music in the heart of the community. From July 3rd to August 21st, enjoy local talent in an inviting outdoor setting that captures the rhythm and soul of Chéticamp’s vibrant cultural life. (In the case of rain, the concert will move to Doryman Pub & Grill 6-7:30pm.)7-8:30pm

Date: Wednesday, July 2 2025 to Wednesday, August 27 2025

Take a journey back in time every Wednesday afternoon and evening at the Mkwesaqtuk / Cap-Rouge Interpretive House. Through engaging animation, learn about life in 1935 when more than 30 families lived here before expropriation. Then stay for a lively evening of music performed by talented local artists, bringing the past to life through song.4-8:30pm

Date: Thursday, August 7 2025 to Thursday, August 21 2025

Soak up the sounds of summer under the open sky in Chéticamp! Every Thursday evening (except July 31) from 7pm to 8:30 pm, La Place du Pêcheur comes alive with music in the heart of the community. From July 3rd to August 21st, enjoy local talent in an inviting outdoor setting that captures the rhythm and soul of Chéticamp’s vibrant cultural life. (In the case of rain, the concert will move to Doryman Pub & Grill 6-7:30pm.)7-8:30pm

Date: Friday, June 27 2025 to Friday, August 29 2025

Howie MacDonald is a well-respected fiddler who has composed dozens of tunes and, although best known as a fiddler, he is a superb pianist whether chording for fiddlers or performing piano solos. Beverly MacLean, from Southside Boularderie, is a Cape Breton fiddler and piano player who has performed regularly in KitchenFest and at the Louisbourg Playhouse as well as internationally in Denmark. Reservations advised. 8pm | $15 / $20 / $25 (reserved and at the door)

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