Compiled by Karen Steven and Liz Smith

Award-winning Scottish folk singer Iona Fyfe welcomes all to join in her online Robert Burns Song workshop. She will teach 2-3 Burns songs in the Scots language and have us listen to original, revivalist and contemporary interpretations of the songs.. Lyrics, language guides, and accompanying recording links will be provided in PDF format. Workshop is on Wednesday at 4:00 PM (16:00) Eastern Daylight Time), April 8 2026 by Zoom. Cost is £10. Tickets.
In their 60th Anniversary year, Cape Breton’s own coal miners' chorus Men of the Deep remembers those men whose lamps have all gone down and honours those who still carry the light forward. Sharing the stories they’ve lived and singing about life underground. We invite you to share in a sixty-year legacy that continues to shine on, not in coal, but in memory, community, story, and song. Wednesday April 22, 7:30 PM Meridian Theatre. Tickets are on sale now.

From Scotland to Nova Scotia: Tracing a Journey Across the Atlantic. For generations, Scots crossed the ocean to begin new lives in what became Nova Scotia—“New Scotland.” Their language, traditions, and stories are still woven into the fabric of North America today. If you’ve ever wondered whether your own roots might trace back to this remarkable migration, this upcoming online event offers a fascinating place to begin. Join Brian Nash for Scots on the Rocks, a free on-line session exploring Scottish migration to Nova Scotia—and how to uncover the records and stories behind it. Wednesday, April 22nd | 1–2 pm Eastern US/Canadian time
Free & online – you can join from anywhere in the world! Registration
Folk musician Terra Spencer will be at Red Bird Live on Bank Street, Thursday 23rd April Showpass

Tartan & Red Serge - A Canadian Celtic Showcase. The RCMP Pipes & Drums are excited to announce our upcoming concerts at Shenkman Arts Centre, Saturday May 16th at 3:00 and 7:00. Join us for an exciting performance of music and dance. Tickets are on sale now

Quebecois supergroup, Le Vent du Nord will play in Ottawa on May 22. If you can’t wait until then, you will find them in Montreal on April 17 - Concerts | The North Wind
May 9th: Celebrate 75 years of the Ottawa Highland Dance Association (ODHA) with us at a special anniversary ceilidh! Enjoy an evening filled with delicious food, lively entertainment, and plenty of dancing. A buffet dinner will be catered by Fitz’s Classic Grill. Tickets go on sale March 30th—don’t miss out on this unforgettable celebration!
May 29th: Fiddle player Pierre Schryer, stepdancer Danielle Enblom & Ian Clark on guitar at Little Red Wagon Winery, Shawville, Friday 29th May
May 31st Dave Gunning - Nova Scotia. SUNDAY, MAY 31 7:30pm — Little Red Wagon Winery

Registration is open for Leahy Music Camp happening this summer. Visiting music teachers from Scotland this year include; Ryan Young (fiddle) and Michael Biggins (piano & accordion). Leahy has recently announced that fiddler Maura Shawn Scanlin will also be teaching. Maura is a Glenfiddich Fiddle Award winner and 2 x winner of the US National Scottish Fiddle Championships.

Some great folk musicians are on the calendar at Little Red Wagon Winery this year. Events Tickets — Little Red Wagon Winery. Owners, Scott and Jennifer Judd are the perfect hosts, offering dinner & show options as well as dinner or show alone. More events will be added throughout the year. Keep checking. Terra Spencer, Dave Gunning and Ryan Young are currently scheduled.
Keep your eyes and ears peeled for artist announcements in the coming months at Almonte CeltFest and Glengarry Highland Games.
The incredible Tony McManus, guitarist (Scotland), now living in Ontario to perform at Lineup | Mariposa Folk Festival from the 3rd to 5th of July.

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