Celtic Colours Tour.

Experience foot-stomping energy and spectacular scenery set ablaze with fall foliage at Cape Breton’s annual International Music Festival, Celtic Colours!

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Immerse Yourself in the Magic of the Celtic Colours International Festival

Experience Cape Breton's Celtic Colours International Festival on a small-group tour featuring community events, top-tier performances, and stunning scenery. Enjoy international and local musicians—from lively jigs to stirring ballads—celebrating Celtic music and traditions.

Your trip starts with a warm welcome and transfer to picturesque Baddeck on Cape Breton Island, close to the festival venues. Days are filled with community events celebrating Cape Breton heritage—meet locals, watch craft demos, join hands‑on Celtic arts workshops, and explore lively rural communities. Evenings feature nightly Celtic Colours performances: world‑class musicians and dancers in intimate venues, offering memorable, toe‑tapping concerts. We handle all logistics so you can enjoy the festival. Transportation to events is provided. Daily breakfast and dinners feature Cape Breton cuisine. Free time lets you explore the island and discover hidden gems.

Please note that the complete itinerary for the 2026 festival will be provided once the performance schedule is released. For a taste of what to expect, please refer to our 2024 itinerary, which showcases the incredible experiences and festivities enjoyed by our guests.

Join the Celtic Colours International Festival on Cape Breton Island—music, culture, and scenery await. Reserve your spot for an unforgettable experience of lively tunes and lasting memories.

Tour Highlights:

  • Transportation from Halifax and return

  • Tickets to daily Celtic Colours Performances

  • Four nights accommodations (Inverary Resort or similar)

  • Daily breakfast and evening meals included

  • Cabot Trail Discovery Tour

  • Free time to explore community and nightly festival club events

Tour Dates:

2026 -October 9th to 13th - SOLD OUT!!

October 14th to 18th - SOLD OUT!!

Full Festival: October 9th to 18th -SOLD OUT!!

2027 -October 8th to 12th & October 13th to 17th

This is a shared small group tour accepting a maximum of 12 guests per vehicle.

To book, or for further questions, please email info@cabotdiscoverytours.com .

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Pricing Options:

SAVE 15% on Bookings before March 31, 2026

5 days, 4 nights

Quad Occupancy - $2,250 per person ($1,912 with discount)

Triple Occupancy - $2,385 per person ($2,025 with discount)

Double Occupancy - $2,657 per person ($2,258 with discount)

Single Occupancy - $3,460 per person ($2,940 with discount)

New for 2026 Full Festival Tour (All 9 nights of the festival!)

Double Occupancy - $5,574 per person ($4,847 with discount)

Single Occupancy - $7,362 per person ($6,402 with discount)

  • Prices are in Canadian Dollars and do not include applicable taxes.

  • Deposit required of $500 (4 night tour) or $1,000 (9 night tour) with balance due August 31st, 2026. Bookings made after this date require full payment.

    *Cancellation Policy for this tour: Deposit is refundable up to balance due date of August 31st. After this date, the deposit amount is non-refundable. The remaining balance will be prorated based on number of days of notice of cancellation.

An elderly woman with gray hair, glasses, and a blue quilted jacket, smiling and clasping her hands together, standing indoors with a stone wall background and other people visible in the distance.
A group of three people standing outdoors with mountains, autumn trees, and the ocean in the background. The group includes an older man, an older woman, and a younger woman, all smiling.
People dancing in a circle at a social gathering in a rustic venue with stone walls and a stage with musicians and a banner that reads 'Celtic Colours'.
Group of people standing outdoors on a viewing platform overlooking a large body of water and distant cliffs under cloudy sky.
A group of people gathered outdoors in front of historic buildings with stone walls and slate roofs, watching an event under a partly cloudy sky.
A group of people sitting and standing in a theater or auditorium, preparing for or participating in an event, with some empty seats and a stage area at the front.
A group of people sitting around a dining table in a restaurant with large windows, enjoying drinks and conversation.
A five-member band performs on stage with various guitars and banjos, and an audience watches in a dimly lit venue with a logo behind them.

Sample Itinerary - see past year’s itineraries for details

2024 Itinerary

  • Meet your guide in Halifax to begin the journey to Cape Breton Island. Guides will begin the pick up at Downtown Halifax area hotels at 9 am and be at the Halifax Airport area by 10 am.

    After a lunch stop in the Town of Antigonish, you will check-in to your accommodation in Baddeck for the next four nights. Baddeck is a charming village on the Bras d’Or Lakes and a central location for your stay in Cape Breton.

    We depart Baddeck for dinner and then our first night’s Celtic Colours performance.

  • After breakfast at your hotel, we depart for the day’s activities. Activities may include participating in a step-dance or spoon workshop, a visit to local attractions, or more. After an evening dinner, we attend our second evening of Celtic Colours performances.

    If you are up for it, join us for the Festival Club after the show at the Gaelic College in St. Ann’s.

  • After breakfast, explore Baddeck on your own for the day. Visit the waterfront area, the Alexander Graham Bell Museum, or the local craft festivals in the village. Guides will be available for transportation.

    We meet back up with the group in the evening for dinner before attending our third Celtic Colours show.

  • No trip to Cape Breton is complete without a trip around the Cabot Trail! The Cabot Trail is Cape Breton’s most visited attraction and is a 300 km (185 mile) scenic driving route. After completing the drive, we stop for dinner and make our way to this evening’s performance.

  • After breakfast, meet your guide for the return trip to Halifax. Guests can expect to arrive at the Airport by 12 pm and arrive Downtown Halifax by 1:30 pm.

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What People Are Saying

“For our fiftieth wedding anniversary, my husband and I decided to take a trip to Cape Breton for the fall foliage and the wonderful music during Celtic Colours. By chance, we discovered Cabot Tours and never regretted a minute of our choice. Misty and her crew planned a wonderful celebration for us with great accommodations, delicious seafood restaurants, exciting shows, and friendly, knowledgeable tour guides.”

— Anita P., Missouri

“We had a fabulous time on our 5 day Celtic Colours tour. From our pickup in Halifax to our return, Misty organized an unforgettable tour of Cape Breton with great accommodation, restaurants, transportation and of course Celtic Colours concerts. A big thanks to Jerry, Misty, Frank, Caroline and Evan for making our tour truly memorable. We would not hesitate to recommend Cape Breton Discovery Tours”

— Pat M., British Colombia

“Four day trip to the Celtic Colours music festival. All the nightly concerts were wonderful with highly skilled musicians. Daily activities included dance class (lots of fun), Cabot Trail tour and free day to explore the local town including the interesting Alexander Graham Bell museum.”

— Gene K., North Carolina

Meet your Guides

  • Smiling man with glasses and a headset wearing a navy blue polo shirt standing with crossed arms in front of a bus that reads 'Cabot Discovery Tours', with a cloudy sky reflected in the bus window.

    Harry Faulkner

    Tour Guide

  • A middle-aged man with gray hair and blue eyes is standing outdoors beside a white vehicle, wearing a blue jacket with a logo, and looking at the camera with a slight smile.

    Frank MacLeod

    Tour Guide

  • A woman with shoulder-length blonde hair, wearing sunglasses on her head, smiling outdoors.

    Misty MacDonald

    Tour Guide