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.

Whether you visit for an hour, a day, or a week, don’t miss this key stop along beautiful Route 19. Discover why music and dance are at the very heart of Cape Breton Island’s captivating past and lively present.

We have plenty of parking, including oversized vehicle parking and EV stations.

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.

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We would like to hear your ideas for the CMIC 2024 Events Schedule.2024 Event Ideas

If you wish to book a private function, kindly email us at the following address for details: music@celticmusiccentre.com

Live Music

-Year Round Sunday Ceilidh  2-5pm ($10)

Schedule

Restaurant ,Gift Shop & Exhibits 

Open Sunday 12-5pm, Eat in or Take out

Menu

Lessons and Education

We are planning on offering beginner to intermediate group lessons in fiddle, piano, stepdance, guitar and gaelic! These lessons would begin mid January and last around 8 weeks for $120.  If you are seeking private lessons, that could be arranged as well. Click the link below to show interest!

Let us know what you are interested in learning Expression of Interest

For Questions please email us at music@celticmusiccentre.com

Ways to Give

The Celtic Music Centre is a not-for-profit society. Your donation helps us continue to create programs which are vital to the preservation, promotion and education of Cape Breton traditional music.

  • Make a Cash Donation through CanadaHelps
  • Sponsor a Ceilidh in honour / memory of someone, or anonymously by sending a cheque to Celtic Music Interpretive Centre, 5471 Hwy 19, Judique, NS B0E 1P0 or email accounting@celticmusiccentre.com for other options.
  • Donate an item for fundraising
  • Donate Archival Materials by emailing our Archives archives@celticmusiccentre.com
  • Purchase tickets on our “11 Hearts” quilt donated by Yvonne MacDonnell 
  • Volunteer your time or talent  Volunteer Recruitment

A tax receipt will be issued for all Canadian donations (US residents may get a tax receipt if donating $1000 or more to our Endowment Fund).

We rely on your generous donations to help maintain our musical traditions and heritage-Thank you for your support!

Upcoming Events

Sunday Ceilidh: Brian MacDonald

December 10 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sunday Ceilidh: Brian MacDonald This Ceilidh is Sponsored by Brad Keithley.  The CMIC thanks Brad for his generous support over the years.

Sunday Ceilidh: Kenneth MacKenzie & Friends

December 31 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Buddy MacMaster Fiddle Camp

14 October 2024 @ 9:00 am - 18 October 2024 @ 3:00 pm

Buddy MacMaster Fiddle Camp

15 October 2024 @ 9:00 am - 19 October 2024 @ 3:00 pm

Buddy MacMaster Fiddle Camp

16 October 2024 @ 9:00 am - 20 October 2024 @ 3:00 pm

Buddy MacMaster Fiddle Camp

17 October 2024 @ 9:00 am - 21 October 2024 @ 3:00 pm

Buddy MacMaster Fiddle Camp

18 October 2024 @ 9:00 am - 22 October 2024 @ 3:00 pm

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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.