Hilda Chiasson

Hilda Chiasson

Hilda Chiasson is one of the most sought after piano players of this generation and has played on more than 50 recordings in Canada, Ireland, Scotland, Denmark and the US. A native of Cheticamp where she played for dances and recorded since she was a teenager, Hilda is also a very good step dancer and has played and recorded with a who's who of Cape Breton fiddlers including Winston Scotty Fitzgerald, Donald Angus Beaton, Jerry Holland, Carl MacKenzie and J.P. Cormier. Hilda has performed throughout Canada, the US, Scotland, Ireland and Denmark as well as in Dubai, Bahrain, and Afghanistan.

Upcoming Events

Afternoon Pub at the Doryman

Afternoon Pub at the Doryman

Doryman Pub & Grill

A KitchenFest! experience isn't complete without a big afternoon at the Doryman! Dig into some local cuisine, bask in the beauty of this waterside village,…

June 27, 2026
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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Afternoon Pub at the Baddeck Legion

Afternoon Pub at the Baddeck Legion

Baddeck Legion

It's always a good time at the Baddeck Legion, one of KitchenFest!'s regular locales. At a pub gathering, you can expect lively tunes, sweet sing-alongs,…

June 28, 2026
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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Pub Night at Daniel’s Alehouse

Pub Night at Daniel’s Alehouse

Daniel’s Alehouse and Eatery

A fun night at Daniel's Alehouse! Join us for this Pub Night full of great tunes and favourite songs. We'll meet you in downtown Sydney!

June 29, 2026
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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Pub Night at the Red Shoe

Pub Night at the Red Shoe

Red Shoe Pub

KitchenFest! is thrilled to once again have the Red Shoe back for another year! This venue is a true hot spot for live music and…

July 1, 2026
7:30 pm - 10:30 pm

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Pub Night at the Doryman

Pub Night at the Doryman

Doryman Pub & Grill

A KitchenFest! experience isn't complete without a big night at the Doryman! Dig into some local cuisine, bask in the beauty of this waterside village,…

July 3, 2026
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

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