🎉 Mabou Ceilidh Days Festival – June 26 to July 1, 2025
A Week of Cape Breton Spirit, Music, and Celebration
Now in its 58th year, Mabou Ceilidh Days returns with a full lineup of community fun—from family parades and horse-and-wagon rides to boat parades, fireworks, ceilidhs, picnics, and good old-fashioned square dances. Whether you're a longtime local or a first-time visitor, this is the perfect time to feel the heart of Mabou beat strong.
Festival Highlights Include:
Thursday, June 26: Opening night celebrations, youth dances, horse-and-wagon rides, and a storytelling walk through Mabou’s Gaelic history
Friday, June 27: Kids' ceilidhs, a festive boat parade, music at the marina, and fireworks to light up the bay
Saturday, June 28: Pancake breakfast, softball tournaments, the noon parade, a community picnic, milling frolics, and music all over town
July 1 – Canada Day: Cake, community awards, races, live music, and a family movie night to close out the festival
For the full festival schedule, visit: mabouceilidh.com
🎶 While You’re in Town...
No visit to Mabou is complete without a stop at The Red Shoe Pub—offering local flavours, cold drinks, and live traditional music all week long. Catch Glen MacNeil performing live on June 26 from 7–10 PM, and don’t miss our steak night special from 4–9 PM that same evening.
We’re open daily from 12 PM to 11 PM—🪑Seating is first come, first served—no reservations needed. Come early and stay late!