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 21, 2022
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Clam Harbour Beach Sandcastle Competition
The Halifax Regional Municipality is pleased to announce that the 42nd Clam Harbour Beach Sandcastle Competition will take place on Sunday, August 21, 2022 with gates opening at 9:00am. 2022 Event Description: The sandcastle and sand sculpturing contest attracts over 10,000 people every year to the Eastern Shore of Nova Scotia. There are cash prizes […]
Find out more »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 »Ongoing
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 »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 »Blues/Fusion Dancing
Come join a non-profit group of dancers from different dance backgrounds that come together to dance to blues and fusion! Have a blast dancing on the waterfront!
Find out more »2:00 PM
SUNDAY CONCERTS IN THE BANDSTAND
July 3 Roving Steins July 10 Canary and the LovecatZ July 17 Georges Hebert Jazz Quintet July 24 Solarocity with Krisanne Crowell July 31 Doris Mason […]
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 »8:00 PM
Martha Wainwright
Songwriter and performer Martha Wainwright returns to Halifax to perform in support of her latest album, Love Will Be Reborn, at The Stage at St. Andrew's (1390 Robie St.) on Sunday, August 21, 2022.
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