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The Barra MacNeils East Coast Christmas

November 15, 2026 · The Port Theatre, 125 Front Street, Nanaimo

Cape Breton's Barra MacNeils bring their family Christmas show of Celtic music, song, story and dance to the Port Theatre in Nanaimo.

When: November 15, 2026

Where: The Port Theatre, 125 Front Street, Nanaimo · Nanaimo

Organizer: The Port Theatre

Tickets: $46.50–$62

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The Barra MacNeils, the Celtic music family from Cape Breton, bring their East Coast Christmas show to Nanaimo for one afternoon performance at 3:30 pm. The concert mixes seasonal favourites with the group's own songs, along with storytelling and dance. Guest BC performers include piper René Cusson and the 2026 CeltFest Vancouver Island dancers. The show runs about two hours with an intermission and is presented by Celtic Performing Arts. Student and group tickets are available.

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