NOVA SCOTIA · CAPE BRETON

What’s happening on Cape Breton Island?

Concerts, markets and community activities in Cape Breton, Inverness, Richmond and Victoria counties. Every listing links to its source.

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Latest source checks: 2026-10-15. All times are local Atlantic time.

Arts & culture

Nov15

⌖ Highland Arts Theatre, 40 Bentinck Street, Sydney

Bad Hats’ Peter Pan

2026-11-15 · 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm (two performances)

Musical theatre. Tickets required; limited free seats through Radical Access, while available.

Source checked · 2026-10-15 · Highland Arts TheatreView original listing ↗Report a correction

Family

Nov20

⌖ Ingonish Library, 35938 Cabot Trail, Ingonish

Crafting Fun

2026-11-20 · 1:15–3:30 pm

Autumn collage, ages 4+; ages 8 and under need a parent or guardian. Admission not stated.

Source checked · 2026-10-15 · Cape Breton Regional LibraryView original listing ↗Report a correction

Music

Nov20

⌖ Inverness County Centre for the Arts, 16080 Highway 19, Inverness

Eliza Rhinelander and Mitch Poirier

2026-11-20 · 7:00–10:00 pm

Acoustic concert. See the venue for ticket prices and availability.

Source checked · 2026-10-15 · Inverness County Centre for the ArtsView original listing ↗Report a correction

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Celtic ColoursDated festival and community activities across the island

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Richmond CountyCommunity activities in Richmond County

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Cape Breton Regional LibraryBaddeck and Ingonish library programs

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Savoy TheatreConcerts in Glace Bay

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Highland Arts TheatreTheatre performances in Sydney

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Inverness County Centre for the ArtsMarkets, music and arts events in Inverness

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