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 20, 2022
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Vibrancy Festival 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.
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 »10:00 AM
East Coast Kite Festival
Come and Enjoy 6th Annual Kite Festival at Citadel Hill on August 20th & 21st. This is a non-alcoholic, family friendly event, with FREE ENTRY!
Find out more »KIWANIS MOTHER GOOSE FESTIVAL
This free event is fun for the whole family. Meet Nursery Rhyme Friends, Dig for Treasure, See a Play, Meet Farm Animals, Play on the Bouncy Castles, And More!
Find out more »4:00 PM
DJ OKAY TK on Foundation Wharf
Come listen to some Music on the Waterfront! DJ OKAY TK takes a unique approach to music. His performances are all about engaging and connecting with the listeners. He does this through his diverse song selection, on stage personality, and technical ability.
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 »3:00 PM
Kizomba Sabedoria Weekender
This event promotes the dance of Kizomba and creates and amazing event for people to join together as a community and dance together. Bringing in people from all over Canada and the States as well as locals, this event also promotes Halifax as an amazing tourist destination while also giving locals new ways to enjoy […]
Find out more »6:00 PM
Argentinean Tango dancing by Tangonova
The Milonga del Puerto is a social dance party, providing a venue for anyone who dances tango or is studying it, in the Argentinean style. It also serves as cultural treat for tourists and locals who may be passing by and enjoy watching. Once or twice over the summer, a class may be offered to […]
Find out more »2:30 PM
