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Friday, November 27

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Atlantic Menopause Show presented by IWK Foundation
by Atlantic Menopause Show Committee
Dive into the Atlantic Menopause Show for real talks, expert tips, and good vibes all about women’s midlife journey!
Halifax Convention Centre · 1650 Argyle Street$62- Musical
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Putnam Family
by Putnam Family
A lively instrumental trio rooted in Nova Scotia’s rich musical traditions. The fun this family trio has together shines through at every show. Alycia Putnam & Family is a lively instrumental trio
The Old Triangle · The Old TriangleFreeMusical
Cafe7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Butch Femme Slowdance & Party
by Glitter Bean Cafe Co-op
A butch/femme slowdance and mingling party at Glitter Bean Cafe, with snacks provided and drinks available. Singles and couples welcome — wear your slow dance attire. Tickets are $7, and nobody is turned away for lack…
Glitter Bean Cafe Co-op · 5896 Spring Garden Road$7Cafe- Competitive
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Halifax Mooseheads vs Moncton Wildcats
by Halifax Mooseheads
QMJHL regular season hockey: the Halifax Mooseheads host the Moncton Wildcats at Scotiabank Centre.
Scotiabank Centre · 1800 Argyle StreetFreeCompetitiveHigh EnergyFamily FriendlyBig Group Ok
Improv7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
SPONTANEITY IMPROV NOVEMBER SHOWCASE
by Spontaneity Improv Co.
Enjoy an evening of improvised theatre. Get ready for a night of quick wit, bold characters, and laugh-out-loud moments as Spontaneity Improv Company brings you a high-energy Improv Showcase! Featuring our talented…
The Bus Stop Theatre Co-operative · 2203 Gottingen Street$15ImprovTheatre
Concert Hall7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
DalOpera: L’elisir d’amore by Donizetti – Nov 27
by Sir James Dunn Theatre
Directed by Roberta Barker
Sir James Dunn Theatre · 6101 University Avenue$15Concert Hall
Classical7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Merry Murdoch Mysteries in Concert
by Symphony Nova Scotia
Symphony Nova Scotia performs music from the hit CBC series Murdoch Mysteries in concert at the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium.
Rebecca Cohn Auditorium · 6101 University Avenue$37ClassicalOrchestraConcert Hall- Indie
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Nameless Friends – Westward Hoes Tour
by Nameless Friends
Nameless Friends – Westward Hoes Tour — live at The Marquee Ballroom, 2037 Gottingen Street, Halifax.
The Marquee Ballroom · 2037 Gottingen Street$16IndieLive MusicBar - Live Music
9:00 PM – 12:00 AM
The Carson Downey Band
by The Carson Downey Band
The Carson Downey Band
Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs · 1579 Grafton StFreeLive MusicBar
Hip-Hop10:00 PM – 3:30 AM
FOMO FRIDAY
by The Dome
Every Friday at the Dome, the place to be for: Top 40, House, Hip Hop, Latin, Afro Every weekend at The Dome — where the night starts late and ends whenever it wants. Doors open at 10PM and the energy doesn’t stop.…
The Dome · 1739 Grafton Street$5Hip HopBarWeekly
Saturday, November 28
- Live Music
4:00 PM – 7:30 PM
The Relics 4pm
by The Relics
The Relics 4pm — Bearly's
Bearly's House of Blues and Ribs · 1269 Barrington StFreeBarLive Music - Christmas
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Halifax Christmas Tree Lighting
by Halifax Regional Municipality
Halifax Regional Municipality's annual Christmas tree lighting at Grand Parade. Enjoy the lighting of the municipal Christmas tree with festive fun for all ages. Schedule: 6 p.m. Gabby's Dollhouse dance party; 6:30 p.m.…
Grand Parade · 1770 Barrington StreetFreeChristmasFamily FriendlyOutdoorCommunity
Concert Hall7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
DalOpera: L’elisir d’amore by Donizetti – Nov 28
by Sir James Dunn Theatre
Directed by Roberta Barker
Sir James Dunn Theatre · 6101 University Avenue$15Concert Hall- Country
7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Dean Brody & The Reklaws - Hometown Heroes Tour
by Dean Brody & The Reklaws
Country stars Dean Brody and The Reklaws on the Hometown Heroes Tour at Scotiabank Centre.
Scotiabank Centre · 1800 Argyle Street$45CountryLive MusicConcert Hall - Live Music
9:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Holy Crow
by Holy Crow
Holy Crow
Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs · 1579 Grafton StFreeLive MusicBar
Bar10:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Certified Saturday
by The Dome
Every Saturday at The Dome — Halifax’s premier nightclub. When the weekend hits, there’s only one place that understands the assignment. Big beats, packed floors, and the kind of nights that turn into stories by Sunday…
The Dome · 1739 Grafton Street$5BarWeekly
Sunday, November 29
- Competitive
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Halifax Mooseheads vs Blainville-Boisbriand Armada
by Halifax Mooseheads
QMJHL regular season hockey: the Halifax Mooseheads host the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada at Scotiabank Centre.
Scotiabank Centre · 1800 Argyle StreetFreeCompetitiveHigh EnergyFamily FriendlyBig Group Ok
Concert Hall2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
DalOpera: L’elisir d’amore by Donizetti – Nov 29
by Sir James Dunn Theatre
Directed by Roberta Barker
Sir James Dunn Theatre · 6101 University Avenue$15Concert Hall
Monday, November 30
- Visual Art
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Opening Reception: go home or come home
by Treaty Space Gallery
Opening reception at the Treaty Space Gallery (NSCAD University) for go home or come home. Free and open to the public.
Treaty Space Gallery · 1887 Granville StreetFreeVisual ArtGallery
Trivia6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Bearly: a Trivia 6pm
by Bearly: a Trivia
Bearly: a Trivia 6pm
Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs · 1575 Argyle StreetFreeTriviaWeeklyPub- Live Music
8:00 PM – 11:59 PM
Open Song Circle with Noah Tye! 8pm
by Noah Tye
Open Song Circle with Noah Tye! 8pm — Bearly's
Bearly's House of Blues and Ribs · 1269 Barrington StFreeBarLive MusicWeekly
Wednesday, December 2
Book Club6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Silent Reading at Good Robot Brewing
by Good Robot Brewing
No phones. No talking. Just you, your book, and a beer. Silent Reading returns to Good Robot Brewing's Robie Street Pub & Restaurant in Halifax.
Good Robot Brewing Co. · 2736 Robie StreetFreeBook ClubQuiet SpaceBreweryMonthly
Trivia7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
TRIVIA at Freeman’s Fairview
by Freeman’s Fairview
Brains, Brews & Banter. Freeman’s is where SMART gets social! Join us every Wednesday 7pm End time 9pm
Freeman’s Fairview · 3671 Dutch Village RdFreeTriviaPubWeekly7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
A Tribute to Kenny & Dolly’s Once Upon A Christmas Live at The Carleton
by The Carleton
A Tribute to Kenny & Dolly’s Once Upon A Christmas Live at The Carleton
The Carleton · 1685 Argyle StreetFree
Jazz7:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Gin & Jazz
by The Local
One of the city’s most consistently great nights of music. Gin and Jazz at the Local
The Local · 2037 Gottingen StFreeJazz
Comedy7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Spontaneity: Sketch Comedy Show
by Spontaneity Improv Co.
Welcome to our Sketch Comedy Show featuring an original lineup of fast-paced sketches performed by a talented local cast. From awkward everyday encounters to wildly absurd worlds, every scene delivers a fresh dose of…
1743 Grafton St · 1743 Grafton Street$15ComedyWeekly- Live Music
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Peter F
by Peter F
Live music at The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse featuring Peter F.
Old Triangle Irish Alehouse · 5136 Prince StreetFreeLive MusicAcousticPub
Thursday, December 3

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
PAWSitive Support
by Student Affairs
Missing your pets at home? Tail wags and heart hugs are on campus to bring you a weekly dose of joy and a place to decompress Drop in for a PAWS-itively relaxing visit with a certified therapy dog! PAWSitive Support is…
LeMarchant Place (Dalhousie) · 1246 LeMarchant StFree
Comedy7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Spontaneity: Dungeons & Dragons & Improv (Holiday Edition)
by Spontaneity Improv Co.
Follow along our epic improvised adventure! This D&D (Holiday Edition) themed show is a completely improvised fantasy adventure, where heroes are made up, quests are unpredictable, and every twist is decided by the roll…
1743 Grafton St · 1743 Grafton Street$15ComedyImprovStorytellingWeekly
Live Music7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
A Campbell & Johnston Christmas - Thursday
by Christine Campbell & Blake Johnston
Christine Campbell & Blake Johnston, along with their Black Market Band and surprise guests, bring their Christmas show to The Carleton.
The Carleton · 1685 Argyle Street$40ChristmasLive MusicBar8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Jordan
by Jordan
Jordan
The Old Triangle · The Old TriangleFree
Friday, December 4
Live Music7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Paul Baloche Christmas Tour || Halifax, NS
by Faith City Church
Join Paul Baloche and band, for an amazing night of Christmas songs and worship.
Faith City Church · 6225 Summit StreetFreeLive MusicConcert Hall7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Jake Ballard
by Jake Ballard
Jake Ballard — Bearly's
Bearly's House of Blues and Ribs · 1579 Grafton StFree
Family Friendly7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The Nutcracker – Land of Sweets
by Bella Rose Arts Centre
Presented by Bella Rose Arts Centre Step into a world of wonder this holiday season with our enchanting production of The Nutcracker, Land of Sweets, a timeless tale that delights audiences of all ages! Follow young…
283 Thomas Raddall Dr · 283 Thomas Raddall Drive$15Family Friendly
Classical7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
The Nutcracker
by Symphony Nova Scotia
Symphony Nova Scotia presents Tchaikovsky's beloved The Nutcracker at the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium.
Rebecca Cohn Auditorium · 6101 University Avenue$27ClassicalOrchestraChristmasConcert Hall
Live Music8:00 PM – 10:30 PM
A Campbell & Johnston Christmas - Friday
by Christine Campbell & Blake Johnston
Christine Campbell & Blake Johnston, along with their Black Market Band and surprise guests, bring their Christmas show to The Carleton.
The Carleton · 1685 Argyle Street$40ChristmasLive MusicBar
Burlesque9:30 PM – 2:00 AM
ADVENTURE TIME RAVE
by Lumen Lux Productions
JOIN US FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE- DJS – DRAG AND BURLESQUE PERFORMANCES THEMED TO ALL YOUR FAVOURITE ADVENTURE TIME CHARACTERS Lumen Lux Productions Presents : Adventure Time Rave ! Join us for an unforgettable…
2037 Gottingen St · 2037 Gottingen Street$15BurlesqueDragWorkshop- Live Music
10:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Kyle & Jordan
by Kyle & Jordan
Live music at The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse featuring Kyle & Jordan.
Old Triangle Irish Alehouse · 5136 Prince StreetFreeLive MusicAcousticPub
Hip-Hop10:00 PM – 3:30 AM
FOMO FRIDAY
by The Dome
Every Friday at the Dome, the place to be for: Top 40, House, Hip Hop, Latin, Afro Every weekend at The Dome — where the night starts late and ends whenever it wants. Doors open at 10PM and the energy doesn’t stop.…
The Dome · 1739 Grafton Street$5Hip HopBarWeekly
Saturday, December 5
Classical2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
The Nutcracker
by Symphony Nova Scotia
Symphony Nova Scotia presents Tchaikovsky's beloved The Nutcracker at the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium (matinee).
Rebecca Cohn Auditorium · 6101 University Avenue$27ClassicalOrchestraChristmasConcert Hall
7:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy
by Natalie MacMaster, Donnell Leahy
Tickets and information to see Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy perform live at Light House Arts Centre in Halifax. Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy tickets are protected with a
Light House Arts Centre · 1800 Argyle StreetFree7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Coat Dust (B.C) & Diggin' Up Grubs
by Coat Dust (B.C) & Diggin' Up Grubs
Coat Dust (B.C) & Diggin' Up Grubs — Bearly's
Bearly's House of Blues and Ribs · 1579 Grafton StFree
Opera7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
“Dear Jeanne”
by Cecilia Concerts
“Dear Jeanne” is a deeply personal program centred on violinist Yolanda Bruno’s tribute to her late teacher and mentor, Jeanne Lamon. This powerful new song cycle by composer Michael Donovan and poet John Sobol receives…
6036 Coburg Rd · 6036 Coburg Road$30OperaTheatre- Classical
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Dear Jeanne
by Dear Jeanne
Dear Jeanne at St. Andrew's United Church.
St. Andrew's United Church · 6036 Coburg Road$30ClassicalChamber Music 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
The Price Is Right Live - On Stage
by The Price Is Right Live
The Price Is Right Live – On Stage comes to Scotiabank Centre in Halifax: the interactive stage version of the iconic television game show, where audience members can be called on stage to play classic games and spin…
Scotiabank Centre · 1800 Argyle StreetFree
Bar10:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Certified Saturday
by The Dome
Every Saturday at The Dome — Halifax’s premier nightclub. When the weekend hits, there’s only one place that understands the assignment. Big beats, packed floors, and the kind of nights that turn into stories by Sunday…
The Dome · 1739 Grafton Street$5BarWeekly- Live Music
10:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Kyle & Jordan
by Kyle & Jordan
Live music at The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse featuring Kyle & Jordan.
Old Triangle Irish Alehouse · 5136 Prince StreetFreeLive MusicAcousticPub
Sunday, December 6

1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Crit Club - December 6, 2026
by Critique as Gift
Share and discuss your artwork with local creative professionals in a supportive, thoughtful setting designed to generate useful feedback!
Writers' Federation of Nova Scotia · 1113 Marginal Road$10- Competitive
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Halifax Mooseheads vs Gatineau Olympiques
by Halifax Mooseheads
QMJHL regular season hockey: the Halifax Mooseheads host the Gatineau Olympiques at Scotiabank Centre.
Scotiabank Centre · 1800 Argyle StreetFreeCompetitiveHigh EnergyFamily FriendlyBig Group Ok - Celtic
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
A Celtic Family Christmas...PARTY! Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy with specia
by Light House Arts Centre
A Celtic Family Christmas...PARTY! Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy with special guest Mary Frances
Light House Arts Centre · 1800 Argyle StreetFreeCelticFamily FriendlyTheatre