Operational Changes Regarding Farm Animals
Due to operational changes, for the 2026 season livestock and farm animals will not be present on site at Baile nan Gàidheal | Highland Village Museum this year.
Four costumed interpreters sit around a long wooden table inside a historic room, laughing while participating in a traditional milling frolic. They are gathered closely, using their hands to rhythmically pull and bunch a large piece of cream-colored woven wool cloth across the surface of the slatted table.
A musician seen from behind plays a guitar on an outdoor stage, facing a large crowd seated on a grassy hill. In the background, a historic yellow house sits near a line of tall evergreen trees under a bright, sunny sky.

65th Annual Highland Village Day Concert

Event
Performance
Join us August 1st for the 65th Annual Highland Village Day Concert, one of Cape Breton’s most cherished summer traditions. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Bras d’Or Lake, this afternoon celebration features exceptional musicians, dancers, and tradition bearers from across Nova Scotia.

Location

Baile nan Gàidheal | Highland Village, Iona, Cape Breton

Date

Saturday 1 August from 2pm to 6pm

Pricing

Admission $20 (tickets available at the gate).
As one of Cape Breton’s original Outdoor Scotch Concerts, Highland Village Day has welcomed generations of visitors and community members to gather, connect, and celebrate.
In 2025, more than 1,500 people gathered on the hillside for an unforgettable afternoon of music, storytelling, and celebration.

So bring a lawn chair, gather your family and friends, and experience an afternoon of music, culture, and Cape Breton hospitality as we celebrate 65 years of Highland Village Day, one of Cape Breton's most beloved outdoor ceilidh's