Join us for an afternoon steeped in Cape Breton tradition as two of the region’s most respected musicians take the stage.

By popular demand, they return—three hearts, one tradition-filled stage.

Graham MacKenzie brings Highland fire to the Red Shoe stage. A classically trained fiddler from Inverness, Scotland, Graham’s roots run deep in both traditional and orchestral music.

Sunday afternoons don’t get more Cape Breton than this.

Join us for a triple dose of tradition and talent

Three talents, one sound—Cape Breton roots and rhythm take the spotlight.

Brothers in tune and in tradition—get ready for a high-octane Friday night.

He’s a Whycocomagh-based singer-songwriter known for soulful vocals and heartfelt acoustic sets

Tradition runs deep in this afternoon set—Joe and Ian bring stories, steps, and soul.

A down-home night with Lisa and Vern—voices and strings in perfect harmony.

Two of Cape Breton’s finest fill the house with foot-tapping, fiddle-fueled magic.

Your steak’s not the only thing sizzling, Stephen Poirier brings the heat to Thursday night.

Donna Marie DeWolfe & Allan Dewar bring the heart of Cape Breton to the stage with high-energy fiddle and masterful piano. Raised in the tradition and seasoned by years of performance, this duo delivers toe-tapping tunes with soul, spirit, and unmistakable island style.

Mairi Rankin, Kimberley Fraser, Angus MacKenzie, and James MacLean close out KitchenFest with a night of pure Cape Breton music. Fiddle, pipes, piano, and guitar come together for one last session at The Red Shoe.

An all-star Cape Breton session where tradition meets pure musical fire. From Rachel Davis’s joyful fiddle to Jason Roach’s driving piano, with Darren McMullen’s multi-instrumental flair and Shawn MacDonald’s deep rhythmic roots—this night promises full-hearted tunes, foot-stomping sets, and magic only KitchenFest can deliver.

KitchenFest Thursday at The Red Shoe Pub
A Thursday night built for deep tunes and lively tables. Evans & Doherty bring their legendary harmony and Maritime wit, while Rodney MacDonald returns to the Red Shoe with the fire and finesse of Mabou Coal Mines fiddle. Add in Joël Chiasson’s seasoned hands on the keys and Brent Chaisson’s Island-born drive, and you’ve got a session built to carry the night straight through.

The first note has faded but the rhythm’s only getting stronger. Join us for a powerhouse night of Cape Breton music featuring Kyle MacDonald, Keith MacDonald, Doug Lamey, Mary Elizabeth MacInnis, and Sarah MacInnis.

A Canada Day celebration like no other. Four Cape Breton powerhouses—Howie MacDonald, Troy MacGillivray, Iain MacQuarrie, and Brian Doyle—light up the stage with fiddles, piano, guitar, and raw island energy. Don’t miss this KitchenFest matinée full of tradition, talent, and Cape Breton pride.

Shelly Campbell’s fiery fiddle, Allan Dewar’s soulful piano, Donny LeBlanc’s masterful storytelling, and Kenny Stewart’s guitar-magic fusion come together as Cape Breton’s musical heartbeat—four tradition-bearers igniting dance floors, firesides, and festivals with decades of passion and performance.

Now three days in, KitchenFest heats up with a Sunday afternoon packed with tradition and talent—featuring Glenn Graham, Andrea Beaton, Jackie Dunn MacIsaac, and Colin MacDonald at The Red Shoe Pub.

A Saturday night KitchenFest highlight! Four Cape Breton favourites take the Red Shoe stage with a powerhouse blend of fiddle, piano, dance, and song. Don’t miss this lively evening with John Pellerin, Bonny Jean MacDonald, Hilda Chiasson, and Mary Beth Carty—steeped in tradition, rich in rhythm, and full of Cape Breton soul.

Kick off KitchenFest with a powerhouse Cape Breton lineup: Iain MacDougall, Melody & Derrick Cameron, and Kathleen LeBlanc take the Red Shoe Pub stage for an unforgettable opening night of tunes, stories, and local spirit.

Cape Breton-born singer-songwriter Glen MacNeil brings heartfelt folk and acoustic storytelling to the Red Shoe stage. Join us as he kicks off Mabou Ceilidh Days with an evening of original songs and Cape Breton spirit.

Two of Cape Breton’s finest take the stage for a night of unforgettable tradition and musical chemistry. Fiddler Doug Lamey, grandson of the legendary Bill Lamey, brings fire and feeling to every tune—while pianist Hilda Chiasson, a Cheticamp-born powerhouse, anchors the rhythm with precision and grace. Together, they deliver the heart of Cape Breton music—bold, rooted, and alive.