Festivals & events in Halifax, Nova Scotia

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From ocean-side concerts to night markets and food festivals, Halifax is known for unforgettable events.

Upcoming Events
Type
Date
Location

Body Worlds Vital Exhibition

Arts & Culture
January 27
Museum of Natural History

Dinosaurs in Motion

Arts & Culture
January 28
Discovery Centre

Spring Vintage Show

Markets & Shopping
March 25
1800 Argyle St

Mosaic Film Festival

Festivals
March 26
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21

Lemonheads with special guest The Novaks

Live Music & Entertainment
March 30
The Light House Arts Centre

Halifax Beerfest 2023

Eat & Drink, Live Music & Entertainment
April 1
Pavilion 22

Hello Spring

Markets & Shopping
April 1
Halifax Brewery Market

Mendelssohn’s Elijah – Symphony Nova Scotia

Arts & Culture
April 1
Rebecca Cohn Auditorium

Dave Sampson w/ Daniel James McFadyen

Live Music & Entertainment
April 1
The Light House Arts Centre

2022-2023 Halifax Thunderbirds Lacrosse

Sporting
April 2
Scotiabank Centre

Mendelssohn’s Elijah – Symphony Nova Scotia

Arts & Culture
April 2
Rebecca Cohn Auditorium

GERRY DEE: BEST MEDICINE TOUR 2023

Arts & Culture
April 5
Rebecca Cohen Auditorium

Savour Food & Wine Festival

Eat & Drink
April 6
The Westin Nova Scotian

CHRIS de BURGH & BAND

Live Music & Entertainment
April 6
Scotiabank Centre

Hypnosis and Improv – Under Hypnosis with Colin Mochrie and Asad Mecci

Live Music & Entertainment
April 6
Rebecca Cohn Auditorium

July Talk with special guest Nyssa

Live Music & Entertainment
April 14
The Light House Arts Centre

Guess Who, Halifax? Free Mystery Scavenger Hunt

Arts & Culture, Gaming Events
April 15 - April 21
Halifax Waterfront, Sands at Salter

KEVIN HART – REALITY CHECK TOUR

Signature Events
April 16
Scotiabank Centre

Classic Albums Live Performs The Beatles – Let It Be

Live Music & Entertainment
April 16
The Light House Arts Centre

Spectacular Sibelius – Symphony Nova Scotia

Arts & Culture
April 20
Rebecca Cohn Auditorium

2022-2023 Halifax Thunderbirds Lacrosse

Sporting
April 22
Scotiabank Centre

Adam Baldwin with very special guest Old Man Luedecke

Live Music & Entertainment
April 26
Rebecca Cohn Auditorium

HALIFAX COMEDYFEST

Live Music & Entertainment
April 27
Casino Nova Scotia – Schooner Room

Adam Baldwin with very special guest Old Man Luedecke

Live Music & Entertainment
April 27
Rebecca Cohn Auditorium

STARS ON ICE

Live Music & Entertainment
April 28
Scotiabank Centre

Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic

Live Music & Entertainment
May 3
Spatz Theatre

2023 EAST COAST MUSIC AWARDS SHOW

Live Music & Entertainment
May 4
Scotiabank Centre

Matt Andersen and the Big Bottle of Joy

Live Music & Entertainment
May 4
The Light House Arts Centre

Rare & Fine Wine Tasting

Eat & Drink
May 5
Casino Nova Scotia

Matt Andersen and the Big Bottle of Joy

Live Music & Entertainment
May 5
The Light House Arts Centre

Matt Andersen and the Big Bottle of Joy

Live Music & Entertainment
May 6
The Light House Arts Centre

TUNS with Absolute Losers

Live Music & Entertainment
May 13
Marquee Ballroom

Megadeth – 2023 ”Crush the World” tour

Live Music & Entertainment
May 15
Scotiabank Centre

The Unison Festival

Live Music & Entertainment, Festivals
May 19 - May 22
Halifax Convention Centre

Daniel Romano’s Outfit w/ Julianna Riolino

Live Music & Entertainment
May 19
Marquee Ballroom

Halifax Wanderers

Sporting
May 20
|Recurring Event (See all)

One event on June 10, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on June 17, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on June 30, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on July 11, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on July 22, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on August 7, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on August 12, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on August 26, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on September 4, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on September 12, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on September 16, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on September 30, 2023 at 12:00 AM

Wanderers Grounds

East Coast Cider Festival

Eat & Drink, Live Music & Entertainment
May 20
Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel

Nauticus Events presents: DJ/Producer Alain Jackinsky

Live Music & Entertainment
May 20
LIGHTHOUSE ARTS CENTRE

MAGIC MEN AUSTRALIA – CANADA TOUR 2023

Live Music & Entertainment
May 23
Rebecca Cohen Auditorium

Rural Alberta Advantage with Zoon

Live Music & Entertainment
May 25
The Light House Arts Centre

Great Lake Swimmers

Live Music & Entertainment
May 26
St. Matthew’s United Church

JIMMY CARR – Just for laughs

Live Music & Entertainment
May 31
Scotiabank Centre

The Musical Box performs the Lamb Lies Down on Broadway

Live Music & Entertainment
May 31
The Light House Arts Centre

Halifax Wanderers

Sporting
June 10
|Recurring Event (See all)

One event on June 10, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on June 17, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on June 30, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on July 11, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on July 22, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on August 7, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on August 12, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on August 26, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on September 4, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on September 12, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on September 16, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on September 30, 2023 at 12:00 AM

Wanderers Grounds

Pre-Launch of the Philippine Fiesta! 2023

Live Music & Entertainment
June 10
Foundation Wharf

SHANIA TWAIN – Queen of me tour

Live Music & Entertainment
June 12
Scotiabank Centre

Halifax Wanderers

Sporting
June 17
|Recurring Event (See all)

One event on June 10, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on June 17, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on June 30, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on July 11, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on July 22, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on August 7, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on August 12, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on August 26, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on September 4, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on September 12, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on September 16, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on September 30, 2023 at 12:00 AM

Wanderers Grounds

The Supernova Market

Live Music & Entertainment, Markets & Shopping
June 17
Foundation Wharf

Halifax Wanderers

Sporting
June 30
|Recurring Event (See all)

One event on June 10, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on June 17, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on June 30, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on July 11, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on July 22, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on August 7, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on August 12, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on August 26, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on September 4, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on September 12, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on September 16, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on September 30, 2023 at 12:00 AM

Wanderers Grounds

2023 Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo

Signature Events, Live Music & Entertainment
June 30
Scotiabank Centre

2023 Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo

Signature Events, Live Music & Entertainment
July 1
Scotiabank Centre

2023 Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo

Signature Events, Live Music & Entertainment
July 2
Scotiabank Centre

2023 Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo

Signature Events, Live Music & Entertainment
July 2
Scotiabank Centre

2023 Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo

Signature Events, Live Music & Entertainment
July 3
Scotiabank Centre

Halifax Wanderers

Sporting
July 11
|Recurring Event (See all)

One event on June 10, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on June 17, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on June 30, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on July 11, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on July 22, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on August 7, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on August 12, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on August 26, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on September 4, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on September 12, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on September 16, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on September 30, 2023 at 12:00 AM

Wanderers Grounds

2023 TD Halifax Jazz Festival: Fleet Foxes with special guests Fortunate Ones

Live Music & Entertainment
July 16
Waterfront TD Main Stage

Broadway in Halifax

Live Music & Entertainment
July 18 - July 20
|Recurring Event (See all)

One event on November 14, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on November 15, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on November 16, 2023 at 12:00 AM

Scotiabank Centre

Halifax Wanderers

Sporting
July 22
|Recurring Event (See all)

One event on June 10, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on June 17, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on June 30, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on July 11, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on July 22, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on August 7, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on August 12, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on August 26, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on September 4, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on September 12, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on September 16, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on September 30, 2023 at 12:00 AM

Wanderers Grounds

The Rolling Barrage visit to HMCS Sackville

Community & Civic
August 5
1599 Lower Water St, Halifax, NS B3J 1S2, Canada

The Rolling Barrage Visit to HMCS Sackville

Community & Civic
August 5
Halifax Harbour Waterfront

Halifax Wanderers

Sporting
August 7
|Recurring Event (See all)

One event on June 10, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on June 17, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on June 30, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on July 11, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on July 22, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on August 7, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on August 12, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on August 26, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on September 4, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on September 12, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on September 16, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on September 30, 2023 at 12:00 AM

Wanderers Grounds

Halifax Seaport Cider & Beerfest

Eat & Drink
August 10 - August 12
Halifax Seaport

Halifax Wanderers

Sporting
August 12
|Recurring Event (See all)

One event on June 10, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on June 17, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on June 30, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on July 11, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on July 22, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on August 7, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on August 12, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on August 26, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on September 4, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on September 12, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on September 16, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on September 30, 2023 at 12:00 AM

Wanderers Grounds

Friend of Parker Street 5KM Run/Walk

Community & Civic
August 13
Point Pleasant Park

Halifax Wanderers

Sporting
August 26
|Recurring Event (See all)

One event on June 10, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on June 17, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on June 30, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on July 11, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on July 22, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on August 7, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on August 12, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on August 26, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on September 4, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on September 12, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on September 16, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on September 30, 2023 at 12:00 AM

Wanderers Grounds

Halifax Wanderers

Sporting
September 4
|Recurring Event (See all)

One event on June 10, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on June 17, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on June 30, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on July 11, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on July 22, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on August 7, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on August 12, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on August 26, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on September 4, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on September 12, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on September 16, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on September 30, 2023 at 12:00 AM

Wanderers Grounds

Halifax Wanderers

Sporting
September 12
|Recurring Event (See all)

One event on June 10, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on June 17, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on June 30, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on July 11, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on July 22, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on August 7, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on August 12, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on August 26, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on September 4, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on September 12, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on September 16, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on September 30, 2023 at 12:00 AM

Wanderers Grounds

Halifax Wanderers

Sporting
September 16
|Recurring Event (See all)

One event on June 10, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on June 17, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on June 30, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on July 11, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on July 22, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on August 7, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on August 12, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on August 26, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on September 4, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on September 12, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on September 16, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on September 30, 2023 at 12:00 AM

Wanderers Grounds

Halifax Wanderers

Sporting
September 30
|Recurring Event (See all)

One event on June 10, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on June 17, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on June 30, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on July 11, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on July 22, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on August 7, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on August 12, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on August 26, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on September 4, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on September 12, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on September 16, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on September 30, 2023 at 12:00 AM

Wanderers Grounds

THE DOOBIE BROTHERS – 50TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR

Live Music & Entertainment
October 13
Scotiabank Centre

Broadway in Halifax

Live Music & Entertainment
November 14 - November 16
|Recurring Event (See all)

One event on November 14, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on November 15, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on November 16, 2023 at 12:00 AM

Scotiabank Centre

Broadway in Halifax

Live Music & Entertainment
November 15 - November 17
|Recurring Event (See all)

One event on November 14, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on November 15, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on November 16, 2023 at 12:00 AM

Scotiabank Centre

Broadway in Halifax

Live Music & Entertainment
November 16 - November 18
|Recurring Event (See all)

One event on November 14, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on November 15, 2023 at 12:00 AM

One event on November 16, 2023 at 12:00 AM

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