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Campaign Category: Gaelic

A cruise ship is docked on the Sydney waterfront alongside the giant fiddle in Sydney, Nova Scotia

Set along the eastern edge of Cape Breton Island, Sydney is a great home base for exploring some of the most iconic and culturally rich parts of the province.

A man playing bagpipes at the 2024 International Gathering of Clan MacNeacail in Isle of Skye.

Experience the first International Gathering of Clan MacNeacail to take place in Nova Scotia. On September 11, 2026 at 3:00 pm, join MacNeacail (MacNicol/Nicolson) Clan members and Clan Chieftains from […]

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Mabou School of Step Dance's summertime dance camp brings in participants from around the world who wish to learn how to dance and explore Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia

Experience a week of percussive dance and traditional music in scenic Mabou with some of Cape Breton Island’s finest dancers, musicians and Gaelic singers.

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Two performers on stage at the East Coast Music Awards in Halifax, Nova Scotia

The East Coast Music Awards (ECMAs) is a five-day, non-stop musical celebration showcasing and recognizing the best of East Coast artists and music.

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Don’t miss out on fantastic piano and fiddling during Fiddle Fridays with Howie MacDonald and friends at The Barn on the grounds of The Normaway Inn!

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Celtic Colours invites you to celebrate the culture of Cape Breton Island through concerts and cultural events taking place October 9-17, 2026 in communities around the Island.

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The Barn Concert-Ceilidhs feature the best Celtic music performers on Cape Breton along with emerging and impromptu guest performers. The atmosphere is informal, the acoustics are excellent, and the local crowd graciously shares the love of their music with visitors from near and far.

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The annual Antigonish Highland Games is your #1 Northern Nova Scotia premiere entertainment festival, located only 2 hours from Halifax and directly on your way to Cape Breton.

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An island-wide traditional music festival!

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