Lumière Arts Festival is a free, contemporary arts festival taking place in Unama’ki – Cape Breton Island from September 20-23, 2023.
The festival will showcase public installations and online presentations of art, films and video, as well as panel discussions and artist talks and ends with a Art-at-Night festival. Join us for this unique celebration of contemporary art, culture and community spirit!
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...
Next Date: Dec 28, 2024
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
For more than 25 years, singer-songwriter Andrew Doyle has been performing locally around Cape Breton Island and internationally across the ...
Next Date: Dec 26, 2024
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 28, 2024
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Before he was tall enough to reach the pedals, Jason Kempt couldn’t wait to get started playing piano. A career spanning more than 30 yea...
Next Date: Dec 27, 2024
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Thirdwheel is a 5-piece cover band based out of Sydney. They play ‘50s, ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s classic rock, a little country, and few ...
Next Date: Dec 26, 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...
A nice steady climb along a well-worn path, Ben Eoin Trail leads you through large old Birch and Beech trees. At the top of the small mountain, the look-off offers views of East Bay of the Bras d’Or Lakes like no other. The 1.7 KM hike starts at the
In June, Cape Breton Island welcomed Ren Navarro, a well-known advocate for diversity in the brewing industry and a passionate explorer. Ren’s visit to our stunning Island was a blend of historical adventures, local brews and breathtaking natural bea
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