Festivals & Events

Ceilidh Matinee at The Frolic ‘n’ Folk

Ceilidh Matinee at The Frolic ‘n’ Folk

Date: February 15th 2025 until May 17th 2025

Community: Iona

Get a taste of local Celtic music and culture with our Frolic ‘n’ Folk’s Saturday ceilidhs (kay-lee). Expect to see world-renowned talent and budding entertainers from all over Cape Breton…
Dan McCarthy at the Baddeck Legion

Dan McCarthy at the Baddeck Legion

Date: May 29th 2025 until May 29th 2025

Community: Baddeck

Dan McCarthy is a busy entertainer around Cape Breton Island. The singer, songwriter, and guitar player—who splits his time between Glace Bay and Middle River—has been playing as a lead…
Little Church in Big Baddeck Concert Series: Blues & Roots

Little Church in Big Baddeck Concert Series: Blues & Roots

Date: June 14th 2025 until June 14th 2025

Community: Big Baddeck

Planted at the crossroads of roots and soul, six-time ECMA winner Charlie A’Court possesses a mighty voice, fierce guitar work and contemporary songwriting that is loved by fans across Canada…
Letter Writing Social at the Baddeck Library

Letter Writing Social at the Baddeck Library

Date: March 19th 2025 until June 25th 2025

Community: Baddeck

Stop in at the Baddeck Library for a weekly Letter Writing Social. The Library supplies the pens, beautiful stationery, stamps, and a quiet place in which to get in touch…
Lego Club at the Baddeck Library

Lego Club at the Baddeck Library

Date: March 20th 2025 until June 26th 2025

Community: Baddeck

Imagine it and build it!  Enjoy Lego fun Thursdays 3:00-4:30 at Baddeck Library.
Friday Crafternoon at Baddeck Library

Friday Crafternoon at Baddeck Library

Date: March 28th 2025 until June 27th 2025

Community: Baddeck

Knit, stitch, crochet or even decoupage — all are welcome at Friday Crafternoon. Stop by the Library on Fridays  with your latest project to share, get help or just craft in…
Little Church in Big Baddeck Concert Series: Good Lovelies

Little Church in Big Baddeck Concert Series: Good Lovelies

Date: August 7th 2025 until August 7th 2025

Community: Big Baddeck

Get ready for an unforgettable evening with the JUNO award-winning Good Lovelies at the Little Church in Big Baddeck! This intimate venue provides the perfect setting for their mesmerizing harmonies…
Intimate Musical Soirees In the Park

Intimate Musical Soirees In the Park

Date: July 14th 2025 until August 18th 2025

Community: Cape Breton Highlands NP

Every Monday evening from July 14 to August 18, gather at the Mkwesaqtuk / Cap-Rouge Interpretive House for a memorable concert series showcasing the musical spirit of the region. Two…
Little Church in Big Baddeck Concert Series: Lennie Gallant

Little Church in Big Baddeck Concert Series: Lennie Gallant

Date: September 5th 2025 until September 5th 2025

Community: Big Baddeck

Lennie Gallant makes his highly anticipated debut at Little Church Concerts in Big Baddeck! A masterful storyteller and celebrated East Coast songwriter, Gallant’s music blends poetic lyricism with raw emotional…
Little Church in Big Baddeck Concert Series: Madison Violet

Little Church in Big Baddeck Concert Series: Madison Violet

Date: October 3rd 2025 until October 3rd 2025

Community: Big Baddeck

Madison Violet is a JUNO-nominated duo featuring Lisa MacIsaac and Brenley MacEachern. The pair, who grew up on rural Cape Brenton Island, came together musically in the late 1990s over…
Baddeck Gathering Céilidh

Baddeck Gathering Céilidh

Date: June 14th 2025 until October 19th 2025

Community: Baddeck

There's a ceilidh every day in Baddeck at the Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh! The name "The Baddeck Gathering" Céilidh came from a popular fiddle tune of the same name that was recorded…
Little Church in Big Baddeck Concert Series: The Once

Little Church in Big Baddeck Concert Series: The Once

Date: December 13th 2025 until December 13th 2025

Community: Big Baddeck

The Once are returning after a sold-out show in 2024! This time, they are bringing their beloved Newfoundland Christmas show to Big Baddeck. Each year at Christmas, they travel across…