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.
Friday, October 13th Concerts
Tunes on the Mira
Time: 2:00 PM
Performers: The MacNeil Sisters, Tracey Dares MacNeil, Matthew Byrne, Mike Barron, Doug MacPhee
Venue: Marion Bridge Recreation Centre
Community: Marion Bridge
Hosted by Marion Bridge Community Council
Tickets: $30
Music of the Night: Musique de la nuit
Time: 5:30 PM
Performers: Margaret Stewart, Rankin & Robertson, Donny LeBlanc, Lawrence Cameron, MacIsaac & MacKenzie, Les Zorvenants, Melody & Derrick Cameron
Venue: Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site
Community: Louisbourg
Hosted by Fortress Louisbourg Association
Tickets: $150
Celebrating Dr. Dave
Time: 7:30 PM
Performers: Dave MacIsaac, Kinnon Beaton, Betty Lou Beaton, Howie MacDonald, Hilda Chiasson, Wendy MacIsaac, Buddy MacDonald, Mary Elizabeth MacInnis, Sarah MacInnis, Brent Aucoin, Joe MacMaster, Joe Murphy
Venue: Inverness Education Centre / Academy
Community: Inverness
Hosted by Inverness Academy (Student Council)
Tickets: $30/25
Big Ceilidh at the Big Fiddle
Time: 7:30 PM
Performers: Cherish the Ladies, Alison Brown, J.P. Cormier, Dwayne Côté, Ímar
Venue: Joan Harriss Cruise Pavilion
Community: Sydney
Tickets: $45/40
Hometown Roots
Time: 7:30 PM
Performers: Bruce Guthro, Rodney MacDonald, Glenn Graham, Mac Morin, Patrick Gillis, Stewart MacNeil, Paul McKenna
Venue: St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
Community: Sydney Mines
Hosted by St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
Tickets: $30
Celtic Pub
Time: 9:00 PM
Performers: Rhiannon Giddens & Dirk Powell, Hanneke Cassel Trio, Ben Miller & Anita MacDonald
Venue: Inverary Resort – MacAulay Conference Centre
Community: Baddeck
Tickets: $30
Festival Club
Time: 11:00 PM
Venue: Colaisde na Gàidhlig / The Gaelic College
Community: St. Ann’s
Tickets: $20 / $10 with ticket stub from that day