Matty Jessome at the Blue Mist
Next Date: Mar 26, 2025
Matty Jessome is a fresh face in the Cape Breton live music scene, showcasing his versatility through a diverse set list that encompasses co...
Live Music
With more fiddlers per capita than anywhere else in the world, you can bet music will be on tap wherever you go on our Island. In addition to fiddlers like Natalie MacMaster and Ashley MacIsaac, the Island has produced Grammy-winning songwriter Gordie Sampson, legendary rocker Matt Minglewood, and many others. It’s the heart and soul of Cape Breton Island—so be sure to hear it live at our many community concert series and world-renowned festivals.
Live Music on Cape Breton Island
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Wednesday Sessions at the Admiral
Next Date: Mar 26, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Port Hood
Drop by the Admiral Lounge and Café on Wednesdays for some tunes and good times. The weekly sessions are lead, on alternating weeks, by Kin...
The Kimberley Fraser Sessions at the Old Triangle
Next Date: Mar 26, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Renowned Cape Breton fiddler, piano player, and step dancer Kimberley Fraser will be hosting sessions at the Old Triangle on Wednesday night...
Unplugged Open Mic at the Diamond with Shane O'Handley
Next Date: Mar 26, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
To help break up the work week, the Black Diamond offers an unplugged and open mic session on Wednesday evenings. Hosted by Shane O’Handle...
Live & Local at Kiju’s Restaurant with Aaron Lewis and guests
Next Date: Mar 27, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Cape Breton singer-songwriter Aaron Lewis is an established vocalist and seasoned musician who plays a variety of instruments. A member of t...
Traditional Thursday Session at the Blue Mist
Next Date: Mar 27, 2025
A weekly session that takes place at the Blue Mist Tavern in Bras d’Or every Thursday evening, following up on the Rollie’s sess...
Open Mic at Daniels Alehouse with Brian Cathcart
Next Date: Mar 27, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Brian Cathcart—lead vocalist/songwriter/guitarist from popular Cape Breton folk, Americana, bluegrass, Alt-Country band Pretty Archie—ho...
Jazz Showcase at Daniels Alehouse with the Marcel Aucoin Quartet
Next Date: Mar 28, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
A cozy pub in the heart of downtown Sydney, Daniel’s Alehouse and Eatery is a hopping spot for live music and has a tasty menu availab...
Cam Hollohan at The Club
Next Date: Mar 28, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Cam Hollohan has been writing songs and performing since he was in his early teens, more than half of his life, and in the last decade or so...
Friday Music On Tap! at Breton Brewing with Robbie Simms
Next Date: Mar 28, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Singer/songwriter Robbie Simms is a veteran of Cape Breton’s music and theatre scenes whose powerhouse vocal style has garnered much a...
Jazz Night at Kiju’s Restaurant: Carl Getto and guests
Next Date: Mar 28, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Membertou
Carl Getto is one of Cape Breton’s most prominent jazz piano players. Carl plays in a style that has been described as elegant, smooth, an...
Guitar Circle at the Marion Bridge Community Centre
Next Date: Mar 28, 2025
Region: Louisbourg Area
Community: Marion Bridge
Players of all skill levels are welcome. Bring your guitar, and an amp and mic if you have one. We will take turns playing songs so all play...
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