Highland Arts Theatre

The Highland Arts Theatre (HAT) is a vibrant performing arts venue located in downtown Sydney, Nova Scotia, housed in a historic former church building. Reopened in June 2014, the HAT serves as a professional theatrical presence, dedicated to producing and presenting quality shows with a focus on Cape Breton artists, stories, and songs. It offers a diverse range of programming, including plays, musicals, concerts, film screenings, and special events. The venue also hosts rentals and features the HAT Academy, which provides arts education for students of all ages. The organization is a non-profit society and a registered charity, aiming to enrich the community through accessible professional theatre and champion the education of future theatre artists.