Cape Breton aerial view of green trees and winding path

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Canada’s Celtic ambassadors!

For more than three decades, Cape Breton-based family group the Barra MacNeils has been thrilling audiences of all ages, near and far, with their sparkling repertoire, vocals, instrumental prowess and vibrant showmanship.

Upcoming dates

July 12, 2025 - 7:30 pm

DeCoste Centre

99 Water St, Pictou, NS (CA)

August 10, 2025

Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival

Lunenburg, NS (CA)

August 19, 2025 - 7:30 pm

The Hat (Highland Arts Theatre)

40 Bentinck Street, Sydney, NS (CA)

August 23, 2025 - 2:00 pm

Doryman Pub & Grill

15528 Cabot Trail, Chéticamp, NS Tickets on sale at noon on June 6th in person or by phone 902-224-9909.

August 24, 2025 - 7:30 pm

The Markland

Dingwall, NS (CA)

November 12, 2025 - December 22, 2025

25th Anniversary – 2025 East Coast Christmas TourThe Barra MacNeils

Your town, your province (CA) More dates and ticket links to come!

November 15, 2025 - 7:30 pm

CeltFest Vancouver Island

3 Centennial Square, Victoria, BC (CA)

November 16, 2025 - 3:00 pm

Port Theatre

Nanaimo, BC (CA)

A big thanks to all for a lovely 2024 East Coast Christmas tour!

We thank you one and all, presenters and public, for making the 2024 East Coast Christmas Tour a memorable one. And another big thanks goes to our sponsor, Cape Breton University, for helping to make it happen. We're looking forward to next year's tour, when we'll be celebrating 25 years of making beautiful music together. Visit soon for dates and details! Read more

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