About
A lively place with a great atmosphere to enjoy & learn about Cape Breton music!
The Celtic Music Interpretive 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, CMIC offers an in-depth look into the history, culture and music of Cape Breton Island.
We offer year-round Ceilidhs featuring authentic live traditional music, special concerts featuring international artists, Gift shop showcasing locally made products and one of the largest collections of Celtic CDs, Ceilidh Pub Restaurant and Bar, an interactive Exhibit Room, Celtic Culture Demonstrations, Musical Walking Tours along the Trans Canada Trail, Beginner Gaelic lessons, music Workshops, The Buddy MacMaster Fiddle Camp, an Archives & Resource library, a Recording Studio, Online Store and more!
The CMIC caters to youth, seniors and everyone in between with programs and events to suit all age groups and contributes to building a vibrant local community and economy. From mid-June to Mid-October, The CMIC offers live music seven days a week. Our Sunday Ceilidhs run all year long and we offer various workshops and music events throughout the year. In October, we welcome students from all over the world to the Buddy MacMaster Fiddle Camp, which takes place during the week of the Celtic Colours International Festival.
Féis Cape Breton is a youth music program jointly administered by the Celtic Music Interpretive Centre and the Celtic Colours Festival Society. The Féis’ mission is to reignite the passion and revitalize interest and participation in traditional Gaelic music and culture, ensuring our culture remains a vibrant and living tradition for generations to come. The Youth Music Mentorship Program is our flagship program, providing opportunities for youth between the ages of 12-18 from across Nova Scotia to gather together for sessions over the course of 5-8 months to be mentored by highly respected musicians in their chosen musical discipline (fiddle, piano, guitar, highland bagpipes).