December 2026
Things to Do in Halifax in December 2026
There are 76 events happening in Halifax in December 2026. Expect live music, classical and jazz, with events at Old Triangle Irish Alehouse and Light House Arts Centre. Here are our top picks plus the full schedule, updated live — free and with no account required.
Top picks
1Spontaneity: Sketch Comedy Show
Wed, Dec 2
1743 Grafton St
2A Campbell & Johnston Christmas - Thursday
Thu, Dec 3
The Carleton
3Spontaneity: Dungeons & Dragons & Improv (Holiday Edition)
Thu, Dec 3
1743 Grafton St
4The Nutcracker – Land of Sweets
Fri, Dec 4
283 Thomas Raddall Dr
5The Nutcracker
Fri, Dec 4
Rebecca Cohn Auditorium
6A Campbell & Johnston Christmas - Friday
Fri, Dec 4
The Carleton
7ADVENTURE TIME RAVE
Fri, Dec 4
2037 Gottingen St
8FOMO FRIDAY
Fri, Dec 4
The Dome
9The Nutcracker
Sat, Dec 5
Rebecca Cohn Auditorium
10“Dear Jeanne”
Sat, Dec 5
6036 Coburg Rd
Full schedule
Wednesday, December 2
- Silent Reading at Good Robot BrewingBook Club · Good Robot Brewing Co. · Wed, Dec 2 · 6:00 PM · Free
- TRIVIA at Freeman’s FairviewTrivia · Freeman’s Fairview · Wed, Dec 2 · 7:00 PM · Free
- A Tribute to Kenny & Dolly’s Once Upon A Christmas Live at The CarletonThe Carleton · Wed, Dec 2 · 7:00 PM · Free
- Gin & JazzJazz · The Local · Wed, Dec 2 · 7:30 PM · Free
- Spontaneity: Sketch Comedy Show★ PickComedy · 1743 Grafton St · Wed, Dec 2 · 7:30 PM · $15
- Peter FLive Music · Old Triangle Irish Alehouse · Wed, Dec 2 · 8:00 PM · Free
Thursday, December 3
Friday, December 4
- The Nutcracker – Land of Sweets★ PickFamily Friendly · 283 Thomas Raddall Dr · Fri, Dec 4 · 7:00 PM · $15
- Paul Baloche Christmas Tour || Halifax, NSLive Music · Faith City Church · Fri, Dec 4 · 7:00 PM · Free
- Jake BallardBearly's House of Blues and Ribs · Fri, Dec 4 · 7:00 PM · Free
- The Nutcracker★ PickClassical · Rebecca Cohn Auditorium · Fri, Dec 4 · 7:30 PM · $26.50
- A Campbell & Johnston Christmas - Friday★ PickLive Music · The Carleton · Fri, Dec 4 · 8:00 PM · $40
- ADVENTURE TIME RAVE★ PickBurlesque · 2037 Gottingen St · Fri, Dec 4 · 9:30 PM · $15
- FOMO FRIDAY★ PickHip Hop · The Dome · Fri, Dec 4 · 10:00 PM · $5
- Kyle & JordanLive Music · Old Triangle Irish Alehouse · Fri, Dec 4 · 10:00 PM · Free
Saturday, December 5
- The Nutcracker★ PickClassical · Rebecca Cohn Auditorium · Sat, Dec 5 · 2:00 PM · $26.50
- Natalie MacMaster & Donnell LeahyLight House Arts Centre · Sat, Dec 5 · 7:00 PM · Free
- Coat Dust (B.C) & Diggin' Up GrubsBearly's House of Blues and Ribs · Sat, Dec 5 · 7:00 PM · Free
- “Dear Jeanne”★ PickOpera · 6036 Coburg Rd · Sat, Dec 5 · 7:30 PM · $30
- Dear JeanneClassical · St. Andrew's United Church · Sat, Dec 5 · 7:30 PM · $30
- The Price Is Right Live - On StageScotiabank Centre · Sat, Dec 5 · 8:00 PM · Free
- Certified SaturdayBar · The Dome · Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 PM · $5
- Kyle & JordanLive Music · Old Triangle Irish Alehouse · Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 PM · Free
Sunday, December 6
- Crit Club - December 6, 2026Writers' Federation of Nova Scotia · Sun, Dec 6 · 1:30 PM · $10
- Halifax Mooseheads vs Gatineau OlympiquesCompetitive · Scotiabank Centre · Sun, Dec 6 · 3:00 PM · Free
- A Celtic Family Christmas...PARTY! Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy with speciaCeltic · Light House Arts Centre · Sun, Dec 6 · 3:00 PM · Free
- A Celtic Family Christmas Party! – Natalie MacMaster & Donnell LeahyFolk · Light House Arts Centre · Sun, Dec 6 · 7:00 PM · Free
- KyleLive Music · Old Triangle Irish Alehouse · Sun, Dec 6 · 8:00 PM · Free
Tuesday, December 8
Wednesday, December 9
- Sons of Maxwell Christmas Live at The CarletonThe Carleton · Wed, Dec 9 · 7:00 PM · Free
- Gin & JazzJazz · The Local · Wed, Dec 9 · 7:30 PM · Free
- The Innkeeper’s Christmas with Lennie GallantFolk · Light House Arts Centre · Wed, Dec 9 · 8:00 PM · Free
- Geoff KennedyLive Music · Old Triangle Irish Alehouse · Wed, Dec 9 · 8:00 PM · Free
Thursday, December 10
Friday, December 11
- Amanda Marshall - The Dirty 30 TourPop · Scotiabank Centre · Fri, Dec 11 · 7:30 PM · Free
- SPONTANEITY IMPROV COMBO SHOWImprov · The Bus Stop Theatre Co-operative · Fri, Dec 11 · 7:30 PM · $15
- Q104 Presents: The TrewsRock · The Marquee Ballroom · Fri, Dec 11 · 9:00 PM · $50
- FOMO FRIDAYHip Hop · The Dome · Fri, Dec 11 · 10:00 PM · $5
- Tristan LeggLive Music · Old Triangle Irish Alehouse · Fri, Dec 11 · 10:00 PM · Free
Saturday, December 12
- Atelihai Inuit: Community SocialIndigenous Culture · Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre · Sat, Dec 12 · 12:00 PM · Free
- Zarna GargLive Music · Spatz Theatre · Sat, Dec 12 · 7:00 PM · Free
- Halifax Mooseheads vs Newfoundland RegimentCompetitive · Scotiabank Centre · Sat, Dec 12 · 7:00 PM · Free
- The Blue DevilsBearly's House of Blues and Ribs · Sat, Dec 12 · 7:00 PM · Free
- The Irish DescendantsFolk · Bella Rose Arts Centre · Sat, Dec 12 · 8:00 PM · Free
- Certified SaturdayBar · The Dome · Sat, Dec 12 · 10:00 PM · $5
- Tristan LeggLive Music · Old Triangle Irish Alehouse · Sat, Dec 12 · 10:00 PM · Free
Sunday, December 13
Tuesday, December 15
Wednesday, December 16
Thursday, December 17
- Paint Nite • Bulwark Cider + Taproom • Halifax – Dec 17Painting · Bulwark Cider + Taproom · Thu, Dec 17 · 7:00 PM · Free
- Spontaneity: Mario Party Improv (Holiday Edition)Improv · 1743 Grafton Street · Thu, Dec 17 · 7:30 PM · $15
- Mark HippernLive Music · Old Triangle Irish Alehouse · Thu, Dec 17 · 8:00 PM · Free
Friday, December 18
- Scott MacDonaldLive Music · Old Triangle Irish Alehouse · Fri, Dec 18 · 6:00 PM · Free
- The Ordeals Family & Friends Christmas Show 9mChristmas · Bearly's House of Blues and Ribs · Fri, Dec 18 · 7:00 PM · Free
- Handel's "Dublin" MessiahClassical · Rebecca Cohn Auditorium · Fri, Dec 18 · 7:30 PM · Free
- George StreetLive Music · Old Triangle Irish Alehouse · Fri, Dec 18 · 10:00 PM · Free
Saturday, December 19
Sunday, December 20
- Country Boys - Country TributeTribute · Light House Arts Centre · Sun, Dec 20 · 2:00 PM · $57
- COUNTRY BOYS, a tribute to Alan Jackson, Garth Brooks, Brad Paisley & George...Country · Light House Arts Centre · Sun, Dec 20 · 3:00 PM · Free
- The Barra MacNeilsLive Music · Rebecca Cohn Auditorium · Sun, Dec 20 · 3:00 PM · Free
- Maria BamfordLive Music · Spatz Theatre · Sun, Dec 20 · 7:30 PM · Free
- Eric HardimanLive Music · Old Triangle Irish Alehouse · Sun, Dec 20 · 8:00 PM · Free
Tuesday, December 22
Thursday, December 24
Sunday, December 27
Wednesday, December 30
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