Frequently Asked Questions

If your tickets were not mailed to you, they will be held at Will Call and ready for you at the door of your first concert under the name used when placing your order.

• Tickets are available at the venue about one hour before showtime.
• Bringing your email confirmation printed or on your phone can help speed things up, but not necessary.
• There is no need to visit the Box Office unless you prefer to. If so, please call ahead to be sure your order has not already been sent to a venue.

• Reserved seating: Arrive about 30 minutes before the concert start time to park and get settled.
• General Admission: Arrive earlier if you would like to sit up front. Some smaller venues do not have lobbies, so you may have to wait outside until doors open.

Doors generally open 30 minutes before showtime.

Cape Breton in October can mean warm sunny afternoons and cool evenings. Dress in layers and wear casual, comfortable clothing.

Yes. Festival apparel, music, and books will be available at the Box Office in Sydney and at select concerts:

• Oct 9 – The Unusual Suspects of Celtic Colours, Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre
• Oct 10 – The Unusual Suspects of Celtic Colours Encore, Savoy Theatre – Glace Bay
• Oct 11 – Thanksgivin’er, Membertou Trade and Convention Centre
• Oct 12 – Celtic Cabaret, Membertou Trade and Convention Centre
• Oct 13 – L’eau Nous Relie [The Water Connects Us], La Place des arts – Chéticamp
• Oct 14 – Holding Sand, Strathspey Performing Arts Centre – Mabou
• Oct 15 – Musical Masters, Cape Breton Highlands Academy – Belle Côte
• Oct 16 – The Legacies of Jean and Eileen, Savoy Theatre – Glace Bay
• Oct 17 – 30 and Thriving: A Celtic Colours East Coast Party, Centre 200 – Sydney

The Festival Club, presented by Big Spruce Brewing, with official cider provider, Island Folk Cider House, happens every night of the Festival at Colaisde na Gàidhlig [The Gaelic College] in St. Ann’s.

• Hours: 11PM to 3AM
• Age: 19 plus with photo ID required
• Admission: $25 at the door with no advance tickets
• Food and bar service available
• A free shuttle service, provided by NSLC’s Safe Rides program with support from Victoria County, runs between select Baddeck hotels and the Gaelic College

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Wildlife: Watch for moose and deer, especially at dawn and dusk.

Gas: Fill up when you can, as stations can be far apart with limited hours.

Construction: Allow extra time for possible roadwork. Check road conditions at 511 Nova Scotia.

No photography, video, or audio recording is permitted during concerts. Please share your other Festival experiences on social media using #CelticColours.

You sure can! Join us each night as we come to you live from venues across the Island.

• October 9 to 17 at 7:30PM ADT.
• Watch on YouTube, Facebook, or right here on our site.
• Concerts remain available to stream until October 31.

See which concerts are livestreamed