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"Prepare to witness an amazing rebirth of musical and dramatic productions- the kind that made Cape Breton talent recognized and applauded nationwide."
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Canada's First Professional Community-Funded Theatre Downtown Sydney's Premiere Performance Venue for Music, Dance, and Theatre

10/22/2026

🎶COMING TO THE HAT IN OCTOBER 2027🎶

Get ready for a night of timeless hits with BEE GEES REVISITED - THE TRIBUTE SHOW!

Celebrate the music of one of the most iconic groups of all time with The Ultimate Bee Gees Tribute Show — a night of unforgettable songs you know and love!

Tickets are on sale NOW!

WHERE:
Highland Arts Theatre - Sydney, NS

WHEN:
Wednesday, October 13th, 2027 at 7:30pm

The performance will be roughly 120 minutes with an intermission.

AGE RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended for All Ages

TICKETS:
$61.00 + Service Fee

https://purchase.highlandartstheatre.com/EventAvailability?EventId=39201

10/19/2026

LAST CHANCE to sign up for our weekly Adult Tap or Dance classes on Monday evenings - starting tonight!

Taught by Kiersten Penny, this intimate class is a perfect way to hold yourself accountable and dust off your dance shoes.

Love to dance? Whether you're returning to the studio after time away or looking for a place to keep moving, Adult Dance is a welcoming class designed for dancers who want to reconnect with their passion.

💃 Adult Dance: Mondays at 6:15 PM
🎶 Adult Tap: Mondays at 7:15 PM

LIMTED SPACE!

Click here to register before it's too late:

https://purchase.highlandartstheatre.com/Events?Attribute_EducationWebPage=Yes

10/17/2026

Having the best time blasting through the past with RELIVE THE MUSIC - one night only at the HAT!

An incredible group of performers and live band from across the globe bringing iconic performances to life right before our eyes.

Hopefully we’ll see you again soon!

10/16/2026

TONIGHT - S. A. M. PRODUCTIONS LTD.: RELIVE THE MUSIC 50s 60s & 70s SHOW

A one-of-a-kind show that takes the audience through Music History, Trivia & Memories of the 50s & 60s, and the 70s Rock, Disco & Funk Era. You will likely learn many things you never knew about these artists. You will see an energetic live band, amazing front singers, and dancers transforming and reliving three decades of music, costumes, trends, and dance, with video imagery in the background. World Champion Luisa Marshall, who has appeared twice on Oprah and the Ellen Show as Tina Turner, is one of the stars and producers.

WHERE:
Highland Arts Theatre - Sydney, NS

WHEN:
Friday, October 16th at 7:00pm

The performance will be roughly 140 minutes with an intermission.

AGE RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Age 5 and Up

TICKETS:
$79.00 + Service Fee (Tier 1)
$69.00 +Service Fee (Tier 2)

https://purchase.highlandartstheatre.com/EventAvailability?EventId=33201

10/11/2026

🎶 THIS FRIDAY: Three decades of unforgettable music. One spectacular night!

RELIVE THE MUSIC 50s, 60s & 70s SHOW is coming to the HAT with an energetic live band, powerhouse singers, dancers, and over 30 costume changes!

From Elvis and The Beatles to ABBA, Queen, Tina Turner, and the Bee Gees—get ready for a night packed with the songs you know and love. 🕺✨

📅 Friday, October 16 at 7 PM
📍 Highland Arts Theatre
🎟️ Tickets from $69 + service fee

Don’t leave your Friday night plans to the last minute! Gather your friends, book your seats, and get ready to RELIVE THE MUSIC!

👉

10/10/2026

💚 World Mental Health Day

Theatre has a way of putting words to things that can be difficult to say.

It can open conversations, challenge perspectives, create understanding, and remind us that even the difficult stories deserve space to be heard.

Today, we’re reflecting on the power of theatre to make us feel, think, listen and connect.

Sometimes, simply starting the conversation matters. 💚

Photos from HAT productions of Next to Normal (2017) and Every Brilliant Thing (2023).

10/09/2026

🌈✨ The Trolls are taking over the rehearsal room!

Our JR Production Company is having a blast working on Trolls the Musical JR and getting these characters ready for the stage.

From learning the music to putting the choreography together, this cast is already bringing plenty of energy to the room.

We can’t wait to show you what they’ve been working on!

WHERE:
Highland Arts Theatre - Sydney, NS

WHEN:
April 14th to 18th

AGE RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended for all ages

TICKETS:
Stay tuned for tickets going on sale!

10/08/2026

The secret is officially out!

On September 12, our 25th Confidential Musical Theatre Project took the stage… and it was Sweeney Todd! 🪒

One cast. One show. One unforgettable night — exactly what Confidential is all about.

Curious who took on the challenge? Check out the full cast list with the link below!

https://www.highlandartstheatre.com/cmtp-25

And now… we’re keeping another secret.

Our next Confidential Musical Theatre Project is happening January 23 — and we’re not telling you what it is just yet.

Shhh… 🤐 Tickets are on sale now!

Photo by Anita Clemens Photography

10/07/2026

🏴‍☠️ Rehearsals are in full swing for Bad Hats’ Peter Pan!✨

Our Intensive Production Company is busy bringing Neverland to life with music, movement, characters and plenty of theatre magic.

We can’t wait to share what they’ve been creating!

WHERE:
Highland Arts Theatre - Sydney, NS

WHEN:
November 12 to 15, 2026
Thursday to Saturday at 7:00pm
Sunday at 2:00pm & 7:00pm

The performance will be roughly 75 minutes with no intermission.

AGE RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended for All Ages

TICKETS:
Adult Admission
$29.16 + HST & Service Fee

Ages 23 & Under:
$20.17 + HST & Service Fee

https://www.highlandartstheatre.com/peter-pan

✨ Adventure awaits in Neverland — book your tickets! 🏴‍☠️

10/06/2026

🚨 CAPE BRETON — PRETTY ARCHIE IS RELEASING A BRAND NEW ALBUM, AND THEY’RE CELEBRATING AT THE HAT! 🎶🔥

We are SO EXCITED to be hosting the official album release for Pretty Archie’s newest record, Wherever You Are Tonight, on October 24!

The album drops in less than three weeks, tickets have JUST gone on sale, and if you’ve ever experienced Pretty Archie live, you know what you’re in for. ❤️

A brand new album. A hometown crowd. Pretty Archie on the HAT stage.

This one is going to be EPIC.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale NOW:
https://purchase.highlandartstheatre.com/EventAvailability?EventId=39001

Address

40 Bentinck Street
Sydney, NS
B1P1G2

Opening Hours

Tuesday	12pm - 4pm
Friday	12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+19025653637

Website

http://www.highlandartstheatre.com/

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