Celtic Colours is an experience like no other. For nine days in October, Cape Breton Island is alive with music, energy and excitement as people come from far and wide to celebrate our rich culture. From concerts to dances and workshops to community suppers, we offer a full range of events against a gorgeous backdrop of autumn colours.
Thursday, October 12th Concerts
Celtic Guitar Summit
Time: 7:30 PM
Performers: J.P. Cormier, Dave MacIsaac, Alison Brown, Ray Legere, Bill Elliott
Venue: Judique Community Centre
Community: Judique
Hosted by Judique Community Centre Development Association
Tickets: $35
Little Church, Big Heart
Time: 7:30 PM
Performers: Matthew Byrne, Lewis MacKinnon, MacIsaac & MacKenzie, Dara Smith-MacDonald, Adam Young
Venue: Greenwood United Church
Community: Baddeck
Hosted by Greenwood United Church Council
Tickets: $30
Eilean Briagha: Beautiful Island
Time: 7:30 PM
Performers: Margaret Stewart, Colin Watson, Hailee LeFort, Cailean MacLean
Venue: Baile nan Gàidheal / Highland Village
Community: Iona
Hosted by Nova Scotia Highland Village Society
Tickets: $25
A Full Slate
Time: 7:30 PM
Performers: Cherish the Ladies, Roger Stone, Jennifer Williams, Joël Chiasson
Venue: L’Ardoise Community Centre
Community: L’Ardoise
Hosted by L’Ardoise Men’s Club
Tickets: $30
Deep Roots, Many Branches
Time: 7:30 PM
Performers: Rhiannon Giddens & Dirk Powell, Wendy MacIsaac, Mairi Rankin, Mac Morin, Fergal Scahill & Ryan Molloy, Rankin & Robertson
Venue: United Protestant Church of Sydney River
Community: Sydney River
Hosted by Men’s Brotherhood-United Protestant Church of Sydney River
Tickets: $30/25
Celtic Roots
Time: 7:30 PM
Performers: Hanneke Cassel Trio, Ben Miller & Anita MacDonald, Paul McKenna
Venue: St. Peter’s Parish
Community: Ingonish
Hosted by St. Peter’s Parish CWL
Tickets: $25
Bridge Over the Atlantic
Time: 7:30 PM
Performers: Colin Grant, Ewen Henderson, Ingrid Henderson, Scott Macmillan, Jason Roach, Seonaidh MacIntyre, Ímar
Venue: Cape Breton Highlands Academy
Community: Belle Côte
Hosted by Margaree Area Development Association
Tickets: $30/25
Festival Club
Time: 11:00 PM
Venue: Colaisde na Gàidhlig / The Gaelic College
Community: St. Ann’s
Tickets: $20 / $10 with concert ticket stub from that day