Date: Sunday, May 25 2025

Hit the trails with Cape Breton Island ambassador Jamie Vassallo (@_picture.me.hikin_)! Jamie is hosting a series of group waterfall hikes, sharing his love for Cape Breton Island’s Waterfall Season and inspiring new hikers to become more comfortable outdoors. How awesome is that! Sunday, May 25 Egypt Falls followed by Gairloch Mountain FallsSunday, June 1 Embree’s Brook FallsSunday, June 8 Lower North River Falls followed by Uisge Ban FallsSunday, June 15 Humes River FallsSunday, June 22 Egypt Falls followed by Gairloch Mountain…

Date: Sunday, July 27 2025

The Broad Cove Scottish Concert celebrates its rich heritage yearly with lively performances featuring top Scottish musicians. With a history spanning over 60 years, the concert has become a beloved tradition for locals and visitors alike, attracting audiences from across the region and beyond. Performers this year include. And if a full afternoon and evening of music isn't enough, head on over to Southwest Margaree Hall for an exciting square dance starting right after the Concert at 9pm.3-9pm | $25 at the…

Date: Friday, July 4 2025

A KitchenFest! experience isn't complete without a big night at the Doryman! Dig into some local cuisine, bask in the beauty of this waterside village, and get in on some large tunes! Tonight's Pub Night at the Doryman features Andrea Beaton, Gabrielle MacLellan, Joël Chiasson, and Tom Daniels.8-11pm | $10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door

Date: Wednesday, July 2 2025

A KitchenFest! experience isn't complete without a big night at the Doryman! Dig into some local cuisine, bask in the beauty of this waterside village, and get in on some large tunes! Tonight's Pub Night at the Doryman features J.P. Cormier, Donna Marie DeWolfe, Kathleen LeBlanc, and Brent Chaisson.8-11pm | $10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door

Date: Saturday, June 28 2025 to Saturday, July 5 2025

A KitchenFest! experience isn't complete without a big afternoon at the Doryman! And this year you have two chances to dig into some local cuisine, bask in the beauty of this waterside village, and get in on some large tunes!June 28 Rodney MacDonald, Glenn Graham, Troy MacGillivray, Patrick GillisJuly 5 Donny LeBlanc, Robert Deveaux, Lawrence Cameron, Hilda Chiasson, Steve Luxton3-6pm | $10 | 19+ | Pay at the Door

Date: Friday, July 4 2025

It’s New Years Eve 1969 and Johnny Cool (Jamie Collins) and Claudine (Anne Gillis) are on the stage! There’s electricity in the air after a decade of free love and political upheavals that has reached even into rural Cape Breton. So much has changed since televisions started dominating even in ceilidh houses. The Pig’n’Whistle show, which has inspired country music and Irish music at the dances with the bar right in the hall rather than out in the parking lot,…

Date: Friday, July 4 2025

This sweet spot along Whycocomagh's beautiful shore is perfect for a KitchenFest! night out. Join Evans & Doherty, Glenn Graham, Jackie Dunn MacIsaac, and Patrick Gillis for this sweet summer evening concert. Tickets can be purchased via phone and e-transfer to whycocomagh.waterfront.centre@gmail.com.8-10pm | $25 | All Ages | Reserved + General Seating

Date: Wednesday, July 2 2025

In one of the most picturesque locations on the island, the Normaway Inn Barn, in beautiful Margaree Valley, holds a 25+ year history of summer concerts, events, and square dances. The stage will showcase a multi-instrumental night with a MacDonald family connection featuring North Atlantic Drift, Shawn MacDonald, Susan MacLean, and Brent Chaisson. This is sure to lead to some great music and stories between brothers. Book ahead to reserve your spot for this sweet eve.8-10:30pm | $15, $20, and $25…

Date: Thursday, July 3 2025

New to the festival in 2025, KitchenFest! is thrilled to welcome the Lake Ainslie Fire Hall and the crew behind Scotsville Days. A beautiful hall, hearty folk, and the best of music — what more could you ask for? Pub Night in Scotsville features Shelly Campbell, Allan Dewar, Kenny Stewart, and Heather Cameron.8-11pm | $15 | 19+ | Pay at the Door

Date: Saturday, July 5 2025

KitchenFest! wraps up a big week of music with a grand day out on the fields of Glendale! And what a special day it will be, as the people of Glendale celebrate over 50 years of great traditional concerts since that pivotal 1973 concert featuring 100 fiddlers and the start of the CB Fiddlers Association. In collaboration with community, this annual tradition continues and will feature some of the area's favourites and finest including The Cape Breton Fiddlers’ Association, Evans and Doherty,…