Welcome to the CMIC

Join us for lively tunes and great local food & drinks! The Celtic Music Centre is a not-for-profit society and a one-of-a-kind facility located in the tiny village of Judique, Cape Breton Island. The mission of the Celtic Music Interpretive Centre is to celebrate and foster the Celtic Music and Heritage of Cape Breton Island as a living tradition, through Archival Preservation, Education and Performance.

Designated the “Official Celtic Music Centre of Nova Scotia” and the Official Cultural Archives for the County of Inverness, the CMIC offers an in-depth look into the history, culture and music of Cape Breton Island in an authentic and lively atmosphere.

Hours of Operation

Our Daily programming will begin June 19, 2023

Including: our Exhibit Room, Restaurant Service and LIVE Music daily  during open hours.

Sunday: 12:00pm – 5:00pm

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 11:00am – 5:00pm (Restaurant Service until 3:00pm)

Thursday, Friday: 11:00am – 7:30pm

Saturday: CLOSED

Sunday 2:00pm – 5:00pm  for our weekly Sunday Ceilidh until we open on June 19th.

(NO FOOD SERVICE UNTIL JUNE 19th)

Upcoming Events

Sunday Ceilidh: Kyle MacDonald & Hilda Chiasson

June 11 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sunday Ceilidh: Kyle MacDonald & Hilda Chiasson   We would like to thank our sponsor:  Chisholm’s of Troy Coastal Cottages. https://chisholmscottages.com/ Canada Select four star rated cottages in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada, located on the Ceilidh Trail in the... Read more >

Féis Cheap Breatuinn: Final Jam

June 14 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Come join us for our last session of our Musical Mentorship!  We will be playing some of our tunes and dancing some sets. Take your instruments and feet to take part in the fun, or just sit back and have... Read more >

Sunday Ceilidh: Howie MacDonald & Mac Morin

June 18 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sunday Ceilidh: Howie MacDonald & Mac Morin This Ceilidh is sponsored in part by Brad Keithley  

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The Celtic Music Centre is a not-for-profit society and a one-of-a-kind facility located in the tiny village of Judique, Cape Breton Island. The mission of the Celtic Music Interpretive Centre is to celebrate and foster the Celtic Music and Heritage of Cape Breton Island as a living tradition, through Archival Preservation, Education and Performance.