Gaelic Events

Our music, culture and dance have developed from the natural rhythms of the beautiful Gaelic language, which is still spoken in some communities in Cape Breton. From language classes to milling frolics, you can learn and share in Gaelic.

Gaelic Events

The Gaelic College of Celtic Arts & Crafts The Gaelic College of Celtic Arts & Crafts offers Gaelic Weekends at various times throughout, which include TIP (Total Immersion Plus) training, as well as a number of fun elements like milling frolics and ceilidhs. The College includes Gaelic classes as a core element of its annual Summer School. For more information, click here
Highland Village An Clachan Gaidhealach The Highland Village/An Clachan Gaidhealach depicts Gaelic life in Nova Scotia through its living history site. From May to October, they offer Stòras a' Bhaile, a Gaelic Immersion Folklife Program.Plus, they provide workshops, lectures and short courses on a variety of Gaelic related subjects throughout the year, with a full week schedule during the Celtic Colours Festival. For more information, click here
The Celtic Colours International Festival The Celtic Colours International Festival schedule includes a number of concerts, workshops and other events that are keenly focused on Gaelic. For more information, click here
Féis an Eilein Besides the annual Féis in August, Féis an Eilein offers a Gaelic Drama Day Camp for Youth and Gaelic Classes throughout July and August. For more information, click here
 Inverness County In Inverness County, the Féis Mhabu offers a number of programs, all focused on Gaelic culture, throughout the year. In addition, Gaelic events are held in Glendale and Judique, and for a special experience, take in the Gaelic Mass on the mountain in River Denys. For more information, click here
Richmond County In Richmond County, you can take in Scots Gaelic Classes in Loch Lomond from May to August. Plus, Johnston hosts a Multi-lingual Mass, including Gaelic, in July and their traditional Milling Frolic in August. For more information, click here
Cape Breton Regional Municipality In the Cape Breton Regional Municipality, regular Gaelic classes and events are presented by the Cape Breton Gaelic Society. For more information, click here


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