Glencoe Mills Family Square Dance
Date: Thursday, July 3 2025 to Friday, September 26 2025
“All roads lead to Glencoe” square dances. Take an opportunity to experience the drive up, hear the live music, and take in a square set or two. The first Thursday night dance of the year is July 3 with Ashley Maclsaac. Dances will continue through July and August with one more dance on Sunday, October 12, during Celtic Colours International Festival. All ages are welcome. Canteen is available.9pm-12am | $10 / 10 and under free
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
Central Park Ceilidhs in Port Hood
Date: Monday, July 7 2025 to Monday, August 25 2025
In Port Hood, the week starts with music! Bring your lawn chair to Central Park on Monday evenings for an enjoyable evening of live, local music and stay for the beautiful sunset on Canada’s Musical Coast. Weather permitting.7-8pm
West Mabou Family Square Dances
Date: Saturday, June 14 2025 to Sunday, October 12 2025
West Mabou Family Square Dances have been presented for over 30 years and are a well-established attraction of Cape Breton Island’s Celtic music scene. The Inverness County square sets are easy to learn and guided square sets are offered for newcomers at the start of each dance. These dances are attended by locals and visitors alike and feature the island’s best-known traditional musicians. Come join the fun. All ages welcome!9pm-12am | $12 / Children 12 & Under Free($40 Gift Cards for 4 dance passes…
Adult Square Dance in Brook Village
Date: Monday, July 28 2025 to Tuesday, October 14 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+
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.
Mabou Tuesday Night Ceilidhs
Date: Tuesday, July 1 2025 to Tuesday, August 19 2025
These ceilidhs will feature some of Cape Breton's finest traditional musicians and step dancers. There will also be a guided Square Set at each one. The concerts will be held in the air conditioned Mabou Parish Hall. All ages welcome!7:30-9pm | $12 / children 12 and under Free
Mabou School of Cape Breton Step Dance
Date: Monday, July 21 2025 to Friday, July 25 2025
Experience the rhythm of Cape Breton! Come enjoy a week of percussive dance and traditional music in scenic Mabou village. This dance camp features some of the island's finest dancers, musicians, and Gaelic singers and is led by Melody Cameron, a Mabou-based fiddler and dancer with over 40 years of experience. But it is more than just a dance camp, it offers live music every afternoon, informative discussions, a guided trip to a family square dance and a Cape Breton house…
Sunday Céilidh at the Celtic Music Centre
Date: Sunday, March 2 2025 to Sunday, October 26 2025
The Celtic Music Interpretive Centre’s Sunday Céilidh is offered year-round and showcases authentic traditional music. While you’re at the Centre, 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…