The HAT 2025 Annual General Meeting will take place on Dec. 10th at 5:00pm in the Basement of St Andrew's Hall (44 Bentinck St).

The purpose of this meeting is to review our performance over the past year, discuss our strategic plans for the future, and make important decisions together.

Three special resolutions will be proposed for eligible voting member consideration.

All are welcome to attend and stay informed; however, please note that only current HAT members are eligible to vote on official motions.

For a limited time - get 4 Tickets for $50 +HST and SAVE 68%!!!!

One ticket for each of our 4 2026 Winter/Spring Season Productions is including in every ticket package. The perfect way to see our exciting new season in its entirety for the price of a single ticket.

Whether you're locking in your theatre dates for 2026, or looking for an unforgettable stocking stuffer, this offer is sure to have something for everyone!

Offer Expires December 25th!

November 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th
December 4th, 5th & 7th
Doors open: 5:30 PM
Dinner: 6:30 PM

You better watch out, you better not cry, cause the HAT is back at Sacred Heart Downtown for another classy night of gourmet food from Mise en Place Catering and high-class entertainment from Cape Breton's best!

All food provided by Mise en Place Catering.

The perfect present to share with loved ones during the holidays – or bring your whole office party!

December 10th - 13th / 7:00 PM
December 14th / 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM

Re-live the magic of Highland Arts Theatre's beloved stage adaptation of this timeless tale. Cape Breton's finest conspire to transport you to Christmas past, present, and future with theatre, dance, and music. This annual fundraiser for the Highland Arts Theatre is the perfect gift or holiday family tradition!

Featuring a cast of more than 50 local actors, singers, and dancers plus the musical underscoring of Belkolora.

Join the tradition this 2025!

December 24th / 7:00 PM & 9:00 PM

Join some of your favourite HAT performers for a special night of singing and fellowship as we gather under the glow of candlelight to celebrate the season and getting halfway through the dark.

Featuring a collection of some of our favourite Christmas and secular holiday songs, you'll be sure to know all the words but just in case, we'll have the lyrics projected for everyone so you can follow the bouncing ball.

Whether you're a social butterfly or simply looking for community, this is a special time of year where we welcome everyone to gather together and join in some holiday cheer.

- Presented Courtesy of Radical Access -

They’re back! As is tradition, ramp up into the Holidays with 5 days of back to back Holiday Films as they were meant to be seen - on the big screen!

December 19th
The Grinch (2018)

December 20th
The Muppet Christmas Carol

December 21st
Elf

December 22nd
DOUBLE FEATURE
A Charlie Brown Christmas & Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

December 23rd
It’s a Wonderful Life

January 23rd / 7:00 PM

Come experience The Confidential Musical Theatre Project for another once-in-a-lifetime night of theatre!

The Highland Arts Theatre is proud to announce: The 23rd edition of the Cape Breton Confidential Musical Theatre Project.

If you're in for a silly, laugh-out-loud, outrageous, "no they didn't!" good time, this might just be the perfect place to be. There's a reason it's one of our longest standing traditions!

January 13th - 17th / 7:30 PM
November 18th / 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM

After a stunning two night engagment, The Lotus Lantern is BACK as part of our Mainstage Season!

A cultural epic combining traditional Chinese dance, drama, and martial arts, portraying a tale of family, love, and defiance against fate.

Liu Chenxiang, the son of the Lotus Goddess and a mortal man, learns of his mother’s imprisonment beneath Mount Hua for defying celestial laws. With unwavering determination and the guidance of the legendary Monkey King Sun Wukong, Chenxiang embarks on a courageous journey to rescue his mother. Armed with a divine sword and driven by his filial devotion, he faces formidable challenges and celestial forces along the way.