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 August 5, 2022
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2022 ICF Canoe Sprint and Paracanoe World Championships
The 2022 ICF Canoe Sprint and Paracanoe World Championships will take place from August 3–7, in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.
Find out more »Ongoing
Halifax Seaport Cider & Beerfest
THE 14TH ANNUAL HALIFAX SEAPORT CIDER & BEERFEST AUGUST 4TH, 5TH, & 6TH 2022 THE FESTIVAL IS BACK, 100% OUTDOORS & NOW INCLUDES FIZZFEST We’re ‘Getting Fizzy With It!’ We’ve expanded to bring you a wide variety of refreshing hard seltzers, pre-mixed cocktails, and sodas for to try, in addition to our extensive assortment of delicious […]
Find out more »10:00 AM
EVRY Jewels Pop Up Shop
Halifax Pop Up Shop Up to 80% off, buy 1 get 1 free No entry fee, All ages welcome Accepted payment forms: Debit, Credit, Cash Free food and prizes Photo booth and music on site
Find out more »8:00 PM
Blacklight Ball w/Tevon Tynes
MouseTrap Music presents: Blacklight Ball w/Tevon Tynes and the Superstatics Remember when you were 13, that one kid who had a glow-in-the-dark, black light bowling party with awful pizza and shoes that didn't fit quite fit? Tevon Tynes and his Superstatics are bringing the party to Good Robot, only this time, instead of bowling gutterballs […]
Find out more »6:00 PM
Youth/Senior Rugby Program
For you are new to the sport or consider it an old friend, Rugby Nova Scotia wants to get kids engaged in rugby by creating a fun environment where they can learn. They will also be hosting a senior beach rugby game to give playing-age kids a chance to compete in a fun environment.
Find out more »7:00 PM
Shakespeare by the Sea Summer Season (2022)
This summer join the cast and crew of Shakespeare by the Sea at the picturesque Cambridge Battery in beautiful Point Pleasant Park for a night of theatre!
Find out more »West Coast Swing Dancing on the Waterfront
Halifax West Coast Swing hosts dancing on the Halifax Waterfront on some fair-weather evenings during the summer. If you are familiar with West Coast Swing, you'll love this outdoor venue, across from George's Island. Bring your flat shoes, as we dance on the wooden deck. If you don't know our style of dance - just […]
Find out more »8:00 PM
Live Jazz versions of classics and current pop hits at Pacifico
This Ain’t Your Average Jazz Band The G Street Band plays jazz standards mixed in with high-energy, jazz versions of classics and current pop hits - every Friday and Saturday night at The New Pacifico in Halifax. The evening starts off low key as people enjoy a curated menu and specialty cocktails in an elegant setting. From there it builds over the […]
Find out more »7:00 PM
East Coast Classics 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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