October 2026

Things to Do in Halifax in October 2026

There are 300 events happening in Halifax in October 2026. Expect live music, comedy and theatre, with events at Bearly's House of Blues and Ribs and The Old Triangle. Here are our top picks plus the full schedule, updated live — free and with no account required.

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Top picks

  1. 1

    Paratopias

    Oct 2–3

    Dalhousie Arts Centre – Sir James Dunn Theatre

  2. 2

    Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds - Halifax

    Thu, Oct 1

    The Westin Nova Scotian

  3. 3

    Ria Mae & The Halifax All Stars (Halifax Urban Folk Festival)

    Thu, Oct 1

    The Carleton

  4. 4

    Chris Murphy & The Halifax All Stars (Halifax Urban Folk Fest)

    Fri, Oct 2

    The Carleton

  5. 5

    Homecoming Brunch

    Sat, Oct 3

    Gorsebrook Lounge

  6. 6

    Saturday Drag Brunch

    Sat, Oct 3

    Stardust Bar + Kitchen

  7. 7

    Day Party by Coffee Notes

    Sat, Oct 3

    Bar Sofia

  8. 8

    Keith’s Brewery Fundraiser - Let’s Send Our Boys to Nationals!

    Sat, Oct 3

    Alexander Keith’s – ABI (Atlantic Beer Institute) #314

  9. 9

    StarTracks Karaoke Night

    Sat, Oct 3

    Freeman’s Little New York (Fairview)

  10. 10

    Pianists Louis Lortie & Illia Ovcharenko

    Sat, Oct 3

    St. Andrew's United Church (6036 Coburg Rd)

Full schedule

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