A Festival along the Cabot Trail that’s made for both musicians and music lovers to come and enjoy Cape Breton’s acoustic roots!
Are you a music lover, one who loves to play and sing, or someone who just loves to sit back and listen? The Cabot Trail has a history of great music, great musicians, and there’s a whole new generation that reviving acoustic roots, celtic, and folk music. Because of this we are having a festival across generations, one that features both traditional and original music. It’s a festival for both musicians and music lovers that’s right along the Cabot Trail, outdoors and indoors, with concerts, open mics, song writing, and other workshops. Come and enjoy what the Cabot Trail has to offer.
Next Date: Dec 28, 2024
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Halifax-based Cape Breton singer-songwriter Dave Sampson returns home with full band in tow for his 11th annual Christmas show. What started...
Next Date: Dec 26, 2024
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Signal Hill is a four man acoustic rock band from St. John’s, NL, currently based out of Halifax. Since 1991 they have toured Canada and b...
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Glace Bay
Full Circle is a popular five-piece cover and dance band based in Cape Breton, known for playing all your favourite party songs. The band’...
Next Date: Dec 25, 2024
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Kina’masultinej (“Let’s Learn Together”), features the work of four distinct, contemporary Mi’kmaq beaders from Eskasoni and Membe...
Next Date: Dec 23, 2024
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Kina’masultinej (“Let’s Learn Together”), features the work of four distinct, contemporary Mi’kmaq beaders from Eskasoni and Membe...
Next Date: Dec 27, 2024
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Membertou
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