# Event Details - **Event Name**: NMC Presents: The Barra MacNeils — An East Coast Christmas - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 22 Nov, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun, 22 Nov, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Celebrate the season East Coast–style at Studio Bell as The Barra MacNeils fill the hall with soaring harmonies, fiery fiddles, and the joyful spirit of a Cape Breton Christmas. The Barra MacNeils — An East Coast Christmas is a musical potpourri of traditional MacNeil family favourites gleaned from Christmas ceilidhs, midnight masses, and the general festive frolic that accompanies each holiday season. With their captivating vocals, distinctive harmonies and extraordinary musicianship, The Barra MacNeils inject new life and energy into the sights and sounds of Christmas…one moment a rousing chorus, then a hauntingly beautiful Gaelic ballad, the next a flurry of foot-stomping instrumentals, which of course pulls one then another into a step-dancing revelry. For a delightful seasonal celebration, don’t miss this East Coast Christmas with The Barra MacNeils! About The Barra MacNeils: Hailing from Sydney Mines, Cape Breton Island, the Barra MacNeils are one of Canada’s most celebrated Celtic family bands. Deeply rooted in Cape Breton tradition, the award-winning siblings blend rich harmonies, multiple lead vocals, and exceptional musicianship across a wide array of instruments—guitar, fiddle, accordion, harp, bouzouki, piano, mandolin and more—often accompanied by stepdancing and Gaelic song. With a multi-award-winning career spanning nearly four decades and 17 recordings, including collaborations with Symphony Nova Scotia and appearances alongside The Chieftains, the Barra MacNeils have toured extensively across Canada, the United States, the Caribbean, the United Kingdom and Europe. Renowned for their dynamic live performances and beloved annual Christmas tours, they continue to captivate audiences worldwide with their distinctive blend of Celtic music, culture and family spirit. --- Showtimes: 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm Tickets: $75 + GST NMC Members get 15% off. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/calgary/nmc-presents-the-barra-macneils-—-an-east-coast-christmas/200030461963849 - **Event Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Calgary - **state**: AB - **country**: Canada - **location**: National Music Centre | Centre National de Musique - **lat**: 51.044575054391 - **long**: -114.05290514231 - **full address**: National Music Centre | Centre National de Musique, 876 4 St SE, Calgary, AB T2G, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: NMC Presents: The Barra MacNeils — An East Coast Christmas - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/cf3a28638cb274aefd7931d1ee19bd17e2e30f6966446dfaf7bb6a8ee78af152-rimg-w1200-h675-dce8e8e8-gmir?v=1787280745 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is NMC Presents: The Barra MacNeils — An East Coast Christmas being held? - **A:** NMC Presents: The Barra MacNeils — An East Coast Christmas takes place on Sun, 22 Nov, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sun, 22 Nov, 2026 at 04:00 pm at National Music Centre | Centre National de Musique, 876 4 St SE, Calgary, AB T2G, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing NMC Presents: The Barra MacNeils — An East Coast Christmas? - **A:** NMC Presents: The Barra MacNeils — An East Coast Christmas is organized by National Music Centre | Centre National de Musique. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at National Music Centre | Centre National de Musique's events? - **A:** Attendees have given National Music Centre | Centre National de Musique a rating of 4.33/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. National Music Centre | Centre National de Musique has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** NMC Presents: The Barra MacNeils — An East Coast Christmas is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Calgary, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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