10 Things to Do in Halifax This September

Prismatic Arts Festival showcases work by Indigenous artists and artists of colour from across Canada, with theatre, dance, music, film, visual arts, media arts, and spoken word at venues throughout Halifax.

Prismatic Arts Festival | September 26-October 4 | Multiple locations

Cheer on the HFX Wanderers and Halifax Tides in the final stretch of their seasons, then catch the Halifax Mooseheads as the puck drops on their QMJHL season.

HFX Wanderers Home Games | September 7, 20, 26 | Wanderers Grounds
Halifax Tides Home Games | September 19, 27 | Wanderers Grounds
Halifax Mooseheads Home Game | September 19 | Scotiabank Centre

Sample traditional cuisine, enjoy live music and dance performances, and browse artisanal goods at two family-friendly cultural festivals this September.

Festa Italiana | September 11-12 | 2629 Agricola Street, Halifax

East Coast Ukrainian Festival | September 27 | Steele Wheels Motor Museum

Play or cheer from the sidelines as the NHL STREET Harbour Fest takes over the Emera Oval. The two-day street hockey festival features youth and adult divisions plus food trucks, a beer garden, live music, interactive activities, and opportunities to try the sport.

NHL STREET Harbour Fest | September 12-13 | Emera Oval

Head to Alderney Landing for FamFest Atlantic. This indie arts festival features live music from national and regional artists, theatre, dance, magic, comedy, circus, silent disco, and hands-on creative activities, along with local food.

Then head over to Agricola Street for Open Street Sunday. Local businesses, food vendors, performers, and family-friendly activities bring Halifax’s North End into the street for the day.

FamFest Atlantic | September 12-13 | Alderney Landing
Agricola Open Street Sunday | September 13 | Agricola Street

Halifax Fringe Festival returns for its 36th year with 56 accessible, uncensored performances spanning drama, comedy, musical theatre, clown, dance and multimedia. See established and emerging artists take creative risks at venues across the city.

Halifax Fringe Festival | September 3-13 | Multiple locations

Catch some of the best local and international films during the 46th Atlantic International Film Festival, with emerging filmmakers, fresh perspectives, and compelling stories hitting screens across Halifax.

Atlantic International Film Festival | September 16-23 | Multiple locations

Catch back-to-back nights of EDM, hip-hop, and R&B at Magnetic World, featuring Sexyy Red, Alesso, Swae Lee, Ne-Yo, Akon, and Khalid. Later in the month, Halifax Urban Folk Festival brings songwriter circles and live performances from established and emerging artists to venues around the city.

Magnetic World | September 25-26 | Garrison Grounds
Halifax Urban Folk Festival | September 27-October 3 | Multiple locations

Head out on a coastal drive along Route 207 and meet the artists who call it home on the Surfside Studio Tour. This free, self-guided tour invites you to explore homegrown creativity in the coastal communities of Lawrencetown, Seaforth, Grand Desert, and beyond.

Surfside Studio Tour | September 27 | Multiple locations

Meet rescued wildlife at Hope for Wildlife, then spend time with baby goats and roosters at Ataraxy Farm. Round out your Eastern Shore day with a walk along Lawrencetown Beach and a coffee from Rose & Rooster Café or Lawrencetown Beach Café.

Meet the Animals at Hope for Wildlife | Seaforth
Visit Ataraxy Farm | Lawrencetown