The Iona Heights Inn

Craig Cardiff
2026-02-07 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Halifax) | The Frolic’n Folk Pub & Grill, 4115 HWY 223, Iona, Nova Scotia, B2C 1A3, Canada
Join Craig Cardiff in concert. Come ready to sing, dance, and become part of the show. Everyone comes as strangers and leaves as a group. Folk music, singersongwriter, canadiana / americana – label as needed. Four chords and the truth, capo’d as required. Invite your friends and enemies – they all need to be there. Juno / Canadian Folk Music award Nominee, streamed often, and 100% fan powered.

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Trivia Night at The Frolic
2026-02-12 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-19 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-26 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-03-05 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-03-12 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-03-19 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-03-26 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-04-02 20:00 - 22:00 and 5 more dates
Come test your wits & win prizes!
3 Rounds – 12 general knowledge questions each round.
Play solo, or form a team. Funniest team name gets showered with accolades.
Hosted by your man – Ruarí Aonghas Lonce Murphy, every Thursday Night

Céilidh Matinee
2026-02-14 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-14 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-21 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-28 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-04 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-11 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-18 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-25 17:00 - 20:00 and 2 more dates
Get a taste of local celtic music & culture with our Saturday ceilidhs (kay-lee).
Expect to see world-renowned talent & budding entertainers from all over our native Cape Breton.
General admission seating $5 cover
First come first serve at the pub. No reservations. Minors allowed up until 10PM

Céilidh Matinee - Chrissy Crowley
2026-02-21 17:00 - 20:00

Céilidh Matinee - Collette Devaux
2026-02-28 17:00 - 20:00

Dave Gunning
2026-03-20 19:00 - 21:00
With over two decades on the road and fifteen albums to his credit, Nova Scotia’s Dave Gunning has earned a reputation as one of Canada’s most engaging and respected folk singer-songwriters. A multiple East Coast Music Award and Canadian Folk Music Award winner, Gunning is celebrated for his warm stage presence, razor-sharp wit, and songs that honour everyday heroes while tackling hard truths.
His music has long reflected his deep roots in Pictou County, where stories of working people, small-town struggles, and local pride shape his songwriting. Whether he’s shining a light on unsung community champions or confronting social and environmental issues close to home, Gunning brings an honesty and empathy to his work that have become his trademark.
Known for his ability to connect with audiences through both laughter and reflection, Gunning’s live shows balance heartfelt storytelling with moments of perfectly timed humour. His rapport with listeners—equal parts genuine, self-effacing, and deeply human—has made him a beloved fixture on stages across Canada and beyond.
Over the years, Gunning has shared the stage with folk greats like Ron Hynes, Rita MacNeil, and Matt Andersen, yet he continues to carve his own path, grounded in the values of community and craftsmanship.
In June 2025, Gunning travelled to Point Lonsdale, Australia, to record his fifteenth studio album, Field Notes, set for release in 2026. Stripped-back and emotionally rich, the new collection returns to the heart of what he does best: telling stories that remind us who we are, where we come from, and what matters most.

Easter Brunch
2026-04-05 10:00 - 14:00
Easter Brunch at The Frolic & Folk 10am – 2pm
Adults $22
Kids $12
Join us this Easter Sunday for a delicious brunch, open to the general public! No reservations required.
Menu:

Marinated carrots
Crunchy Salad
Potato Salad
Carved Ham
Scrambled Eggs
Bacon/Sausage
Wendy’s Famous Beans
Waffle Bar

Desserts:

Black Forest Trifle
Blueberry Crumb Cake

Kids: Easter Egg Nests
Bunny Cake Cones

Tea/Coffee/Juice
Mimosa’s $6

**Every customer gets entered into our Easter Basket Draw — one lucky winner takes home a fabulous basket full of treats!**

Steve Poltz
2026-04-20 20:00 - 22:00
It might’ve even been last night, but Steve Poltz just played the greatest show of his life. Guess what?
The next show will be even greater, making that show the greatest show of his life.
Are you starting to notice a trend?
He isn’t shy about it either.
Even after most likely thousands of shows (but who’s counting?), he hits the stage with the same amount of energy and always makes sure to declare, “This is the greatest show of my life.”
It’s why he’s quietly emerged as the kind of live phenomenon celebrated passionately by a diehard fanbase worldwide and renowned as a festival favorite everywhere from Bluesfest in Byron Bay and High Sierra Music Festival in California and Telluride Bluegrass Festival in Colorado to Cayamo Cruise (where he actually got married). It’s why his music has crept into pop culture via collaborations with everyone from Jewel and Billy Strings to Molly Tuttle, Sierra Hull, Nicki Bluhm, Oliver Wood, and even the late Mojo Nixon. It’s why after over a dozen albums, he’s still creatively firing on all cylinders and critically acclaimed by the likes of Rolling Stone, Associated Press, Billboard, and many more.
Nevertheless, the next gig will be the greatest show for him (and maybe for you too)…

The Back Pack
2026-05-08 20:00 - 22:00
The Back Pack is a band from Sydney, Nova Scotia, known for their incredibly smooth and funky sounds. The group uses live looping to seamlessly blend vocal harmonies with both real and synthesized instruments. The “pack” is full of Viktor Dugandzic, Jeff Shaw, Ed Woodsworth, and Steve Luxton. Their sets are marked by tight grooves that get people moving, and instrumentation that gets you grooving.
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