Music & Events

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The live music at the Market is always a highlight for vendors and visitors. Are you a musician interested in performing on Market days? Contact us today

2026 Market Music & Events

June 2026

  • June 7 – OPENING DAY! Music from Kyle MacDonald ACAP Cape Breton will be at the community table. Children’s Activity- Help make a banner for the Market!
  • June 14 – Music from Vincent MacDonald and Allan Chiasson. The Municipality of the County of Inverness will be at the community table offering sorting guides, program information, and free giveaways. Staff will be available to answer questions and share tips on recycling and waste reduction, including the Recycle Cape Breton app.
  • June 21 – Music from Mitchell Poirier, guitarist/vocalist. Children’s Activity: Celebrate Summer
  • June 28 – Music from Lori Elias

July 2026

  • July 5 – Music from Drift Away Music
  • July 12 – Music from Eddie Cummings. ACAP Cape Breton will be at the community table.
  • July 19 – Music from Kenneth MacKenzie and students from Taigh Sgiole. Foster Care will be at the community table. 
  • July 26 – Music from Mitch Poirier- MABOU FARMERS MARKET ANNIVERSARY DAY= CAKEPALOOZA! Farmers Markets of Nova Scotia will be in attendance with lots of giveaways, including 300$ worth of market money!

August 2026

  • August 2 – Music from Neil McDaniel
  • August 9 – Music from Mary Beth Carty. The Municipality of the County of Inverness will be at the community table offering sorting guides, program information, and free giveaways. Staff will be available to answer questions and share tips on recycling and waste reduction, including the Recycle Cape Breton app.
  • August 16 – Music from Vincent MacDonald. ACAP Cape Breton will be at the community table.
  • August 23 – Music from Andrea Beaton
  • August 30 – Music from Alan Aucoin. The Alzheimers Society will be at the community table.

September 2026

  • September 6 – Music from Keira Loane and Keigan MacLennan
  • September 13 – Music from Alfred Sujith. The Municipality of the County of Inverness will be at the community table offering sorting guides, program information, and free giveaways. Staff will be available to answer questions and share tips on recycling and waste reduction, including the Recycle Cape Breton app.
  • September 20 – Music from Dara Smith-MacDonald and Adam Young FALL HARVEST CELEBRATION – Join us for our Fall Harvest Celebration! There will be a scavenger hunt for the kids, and make sure to vote in our Peculiar Veg Contest!
  • September 27 – Music from John Uhrich

October 2026

  • October 4 – Music from Jess and Greg of Shiretown. Foster Care will be at the community table.
  • October 11 – Music from Kyle MacDonald FINAL REGULAR SEASON MARKET!