Events
From ocean-side concerts to night markets and food festivals, Halifax is known for its unforgettable events. Use our festival & events calendar to help plan your future Halifax adventures.
Events for July 14, 2022
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THE QUEEN’S PLATINUM JUBILEE CONCERT SERIES
THE QUEEN’S PLATINUM JUBILEE CONCERT SERIES Every THURSDAY, June 30 to July 28 June 30 Bella Trio 4:30 – 6:00 PMJuly 7 Adam LeBlanc Trio 6:30 - 8:00 PMJuly 14 Festive Music 6:30 - 8:00 […]
Find out more »Halifax Mural Festival
The Halifax Mural Festival is a community based art event, producing murals on Quinpool road and the Halifax Waterfront. Over the course of a week, well-established and emerging artists will bring colour to iconic public spaces. The goal is to activate and beautify Halifax!!
Find out more »Peggy’s Cove Area Festival of the Arts
Already a highly anticipated event locally, the Peggy's Cove Area Festival of the Arts has put the area on art-lover's maps and is a "must do" for many visitors. Between July 6th and 17th, you will find something to delight you in this exceptional place that inspires so many artists.
Find out more »Halifax Pride Festival
Mark you calendars, the Halifax Pride Festival is back July 14-24, 2022! The Halifax Pride Parade will take place on Saturday, July 16, 2022 starting at 12:00PM in downtown Halifax. Learn more at halifaxpride.com. The Halifax Pride Festival is an annual 11 day gathering in the Halifax Regional Municipality for the 2SLGBTQ+ community. It […]
Find out more »TD Halifax Jazz Festival
Since 1987, HJF has organized a diverse range of musical and educational activities, including the annual Halifax Jazz Festival. The TD Halifax Jazz Festival, formerly known as the Atlantic Jazz Festival, is the oldest jazz festival and largest summer festival in Atlantic Canada. Designated a Hallmark Event by the Halifax Regional Municipality, the festival attracts […]
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SPLASH! BANG! BOOM! – TD Halifax Jazz Festival
Jazz Labs are FREE and suitable for all ages, offering a behind the scenes look at making music that includes artist talks, master classes, and interactive concerts. Jazz Labs, made possible in part through the generous support of the Halifax Public Libraries, are part of Halifax Jazz Festivals Music Education Program, which includes the Creative […]
Find out more »10:00 AM
Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition
Take a trip to the Vatican City without even packing a bag! Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition is a collection of the artist’s renowned ceiling frescoes from the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel, reproduced in a format that allows viewers to get face-to-face with the masterpieces. Through 34 artfully displayed reproductions, this innovative presentation includes world-renowned pieces […]
Find out more »6:30 PM
Haliente Salsa Dancing
Salsa dancing on the Waterfront! We are going to kick things off with an hour of Salsa Beginner Workshop with Moses Diallo from 7:45 pm - 8:45pm. Followed by 2 hours of social dancing starting at 9pm.
Find out more »8:00 PM
Creative Music Workshop Series – 4 Nights of Music!
Tue Jul 12 at 8PM - Quartet-Ness Purchase here → https://tixr.com/e/45806 Wed Jul 13 at 8PM - Music & Movement Purchase here → https://tixr.com/e/45808 Thu Jul 14 at 8PM - Horns to Eternity Purchase here → https://tixr.com/e/45810 Fri Jul 15 at 8PM - Trio-Ness Purchase here → https://tixr.com/e/45811 *Ages 19 & over | Doors open at 7:30PM
Find out more »10:00 AM
SPLASH! BANG! BOOM! – TD Halifax Jazz Festival
Jazz Labs are FREE and suitable for all ages, offering a behind the scenes look at making music that includes artist talks, master classes, and interactive concerts. Jazz Labs, made possible in part through the generous support of the Halifax Public Libraries, are part of Halifax Jazz Festivals Music Education Program, which includes the Creative […]
Find out more »6:00 PM
Thursday Nite Market
The Thursday Nite Market is a carefully curated Artisan Market at Sparkles n' Sawdust Studio: 5239 Blowers St. in Downtown Halifax. Enjoy shopping local every Thursday night beginning July 7th 2022! What can you expect? - 14 Vendors (no overlap in products) - In-studio boutique shopping - Friendly atmosphere - Food, Art, Crafts & More […]
Find out more »10:30 AM
STORYTIME Hosted by The Friends of the Public Gardens
Join us every Thursday morning at 10:30 a.m. for Storytime. Hosted by The Friends of the Public Gardens, this free program for children runs every week, rain or shine. Ideally suited for children aged 2 – 6, though all are certainly welcome and no registration is required. We read an array of picture books for […]
Find out more »7:00 PM
CFL Touchdown Atlantic X Grand Oasis
The Grand Oasis Festival Series – a free festival to celebrate music, art, and culture at Grand Parade in downtown Halifax. The festival will take place from June 21 to Oct. 1, 2022. Check the Grand Oasis schedule to see who's performing.
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