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Canada’s Celtic ambassadors!

For more than four 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.

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Lifetime achievement honour for Cape Breton’s The Barra MacNeils “very humbling”

Cape Breton Post / Ian Nathanson / May 20, 2026 – Forty years after The Barra MacNeils recorded and released their eponymous debut album, Stewart MacNeil is still processing the rise and success of the Cape Breton Celtic-folk group as they prepare to accept a lifetime achievement honour from the East Coast Music Association. Read more

40th Anniversary Tour

June 24, 2026 - 7:30 pm

Vernon & District Performing Arts Center

3800 33rd Street, Vernon, BC (CA)

June 25, 2026 - 7:00 pm

White Rock Concerts at the Pier

East Beach, 15457 Marine Drive, White Rock, BC (CA)

June 27, 2026 - 7:30 pm

Under the Spire

Historic St. Mary's, 1374 Hamilton Road, Indian River, PE (CA)

July 23, 2026

104 Queen Street Extension, Canso, NS (CA)

August 7, 2026 - 7:30 pm

Doryman Pub & Grill

15528 Cabot Trail, Chéticamp, NS

August 8, 2026 - 2:00 pm

Doryman Pub & Grill

15528 Cabot Trail, Chéticamp, NS

August 11, 2026 - 7:30 pm

The Hat (Highland Arts Theatre)

40 Bentinck Street, Sydney, NS (CA)

August 24, 2026 - 7:30 pm

Dingwall, NS (CA)

September 13, 2026 - 7:00 pm

18 Station Road, Sackville, NB (CA)

From the store…

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