Join us for nine unforgettable days of Cape Breton’s best live traditional music, food, and fun.

Celebrate Cape Breton's rich musical heritage during Fèis a' Chidsin! (KitchenFest!), with nine consecutive days of outstanding live traditional music at the Red Shoe Pub. This year's festival brings together an exceptional lineup of acclaimed performers, award-winning artists, respected accompanists, and rising young musicians from across the island.

From fiddlers and pianists to guitarists, singers, and Gaelic hosts, each performance showcases the traditions that have made Cape Breton one of the world's great centres of Celtic music. Whether you're attending for one evening or the entire festival, you'll experience authentic Cape Breton hospitality, unforgettable performances, and some of the island's most celebrated musical talent.

2026 Lineup

Friday, June 26 Eastbound • Jessie Helen MacNeil • Lawrence Cameron • Finlay MacDougall

Saturday, June 27 Kinnon Beaton • Betty Beaton • John Pellerin • Mary Elizabeth MacInnis • Sandy MacDonald

Sunday, June 28 Rodney MacDonald • Glenn Graham • Iain MacQuarrie • Malcolm MacNeil • Cameron MacNeil • Aidan MacNeil

Monday, June 29 Lisa MacArthur • Dara MacDonald • Adam Young • Colin MacDonald

Tuesday, June 30 Leanne Aucoin • Brenda Stubbert • Koryne MacDonald • Neil MacDaniel

Wednesday, July 1 Kyle MacDonald • Doug Lamey • Bonny Jean MacDonald • Jason Roach • James MacLean

Thursday, July 2 Troy MacGillivray • Andrea Beaton • Joel Chiasson • Mary Beth Carty

Friday, July 3 Shelly Campbell • Donna Marie DeWolfe • Allan Dewar • Kenny Stewart

Saturday, July 4 Howie MacDonald • Dawn Beaton • Gabrielle MacLellan • Tom Daniels • Jackie Dunn

Join us for nine days of world-class Cape Breton music, exceptional food, and the warm community spirit that makes KitchenFest! one of the island's most anticipated annual celebrations.