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Friday, September 25
Jazz1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
The Jazz Room: A Journey to the Heart of New Orleans
by Fun See Do Events in Canada
👉 Tickets https://tinyurl.com/43uwj2kk ⭐ Come on down to The Jazz Room in Halifax, NS! With a mix of carefully chosen classics and spontaneous improvisation, this feel-good live music performance takes you on a journey…
Joseph Strug Concert Hall · 1385 Seymour StreetFreeJazzLive MusicConcert Hall- Soccer
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Saint Mary's Huskies Women's Soccer vs. Cape Breton
by Saint Mary's Huskies
Saint Mary's Huskies women's soccer AUS home game against Cape Breton at Huskies Stadium in Halifax.
Huskies Stadium · 923 Robie StreetFreeSoccerCompetitiveOutdoor - Live Music
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Kyle Boudreau
by Kyle Boudreau
Kyle Boudreau — live music at The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse.
Old Triangle Irish Alehouse · 5136 Prince StreetFreeLive MusicPub - Folk
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Tiny Church Concerts: Koromanti and the North Star
by Koromanti and the North Star
Koromanti and the North Star is a band named after the first recorded banjo song and first recorded instance of Afro-Caribbean music. Featuring old-time strings and African percussion, they revive African roots, blues,…
Little Dutch Church · 2393 Brunswick StreetFreeFolkLive Music
Live Music7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Sos
by Sos
The Bruce Guthro Theatre at Casino Nova Scotia Halifax · 1983 Upper Water StreetFreeLive MusicConcert Hall- Soccer
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Saint Mary's Huskies Men's Soccer vs. Cape Breton
by Saint Mary's Huskies
Saint Mary's Huskies men's soccer AUS home game against Cape Breton at Huskies Stadium in Halifax.
Huskies Stadium · 923 Robie StreetFreeSoccerCompetitiveOutdoor - Tribute
7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
SOS - The Abba Experience
by SOS - The Abba Experience
SOS - The Abba Experience
Paradise Buffet · 1983 Upper Water StreetFreeTributePopLive MusicConcert Hall
Live Music8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Caito Macdonald Trio
by Barrington Steakhouse & Oyster Bar
Caito Macdonald is a percussionist and composer from Dartmouth, NS. Caito’s musical style is rooted in the jazz tradition, and he performs at various jazz gigs around Halifax. Caito’s trio plays every Friday at the…
Barrington Steakhouse & Oyster Bar · 1662 Barrington StreetFreeLive MusicBarWeekly
Comedy8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Jared Nathan
by Jared Nathan
Prepare to be blown away by the unstoppable comedic force that is Jared Nathan, hailing from Winnipeg. Doors 7:00 PM, show 8:00 PM. $20 advance / $25 door.
Halifax Live Comedy Club · 1575 Argyle Street$20ComedyIntimate- R&B
8:30 PM – 11:30 PM
The Mellotones
by Pacifico
The Mellotones have been bringing their high-octane party to stages around the world for over two decades. Lighting up dance floors wherever they go, the R&B Funk band is an 8-piece powerhouse. From weddings to…
Pacifico · 5171 George Street$12R And BFestival - Live Music
10:00 PM – 1:00 AM
The Plugs
by The Plugs
The Plugs — live music at The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse.
Old Triangle Irish Alehouse · 5136 Prince StreetFreeLive MusicPub - DJ Set
10:00 PM – 3:30 AM
FOMO Friday
by The Dome Nightclub
Friday night DJ dance party at The Dome nightclub in downtown Halifax.
The Dome Nightclub · 1739 Grafton Street$5Dj SetHigh Energy19 Plus
Saturday, September 26
Beach6:45 AM – 8:30 AM
Gals and Pals Sunrise Beach Walk
by Halifax Gals & Pals
A sunrise beach walk with Halifax Gals & Pals at Rainbow Haven Beach Provincial Park.
Rainbow Haven Beach Provincial Park · 2248 Cow Bay RoadFreeBeachMake FriendsCasual
Folk8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The Brewery Market
by The Halifax Brewery Farmers Market
Open every Saturday, year-round, from 8am - 1pm, featuring over 65 unique local food, drink and craft vendors, and welcoming over 2500 customers! The Halifax Brewery Market Cooperative, a member-run not-for-profit coop,…
Alexander Keith's · Halifax Brewery Farmers MarketFreeFolkMarket- Festival
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
The Fall Women’s Show
by @halifaxhealthandwellnessshow
Our Fall Women’s Show is happening on September 26 at the beautiful Cedar Event Centre in Clayton Park! 🍂✨ Join us for one inspiring day designed just for women, featuring over 100 incredible booths, experts, speakers,…
Cedar Event Centre · 111 Clayton Park Dr$10FestivalIndoorFamily Friendly - Performance Art
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
KIRIO by FUSION Productions (Afternoon Show)
by FUSION Productions
KIRIO, presented by FUSION Productions, at the Light House Arts Centre. Doors 2PM, show 3PM. All ages, fully seated event.
Light House Arts Centre · 1800 Argyle Street Suite 301FreePerformance ArtConcert Hall - Live Music
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
The Relics
by The Relics
The Relics performing live at Bearly's House of Blues and Ribs in Halifax.
Bearly's House of Blues and Ribs · 1269 Barrington StreetFreeLive MusicBar - Live Music
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Dave Bradshaw
by Dave Bradshaw
Dave Bradshaw — live music at The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse.
Old Triangle Irish Alehouse · 5136 Prince StreetFreeLive MusicPub
Live Music7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Sos
by Sos
The Bruce Guthro Theatre at Casino Nova Scotia Halifax · 1983 Upper Water StreetFreeLive MusicConcert Hall
Comedy8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Jared Nathan
by Jared Nathan
Prepare to be blown away by the unstoppable comedic force that is Jared Nathan, hailing from Winnipeg. Doors 7:00 PM, show 8:00 PM. $20 advance / $25 door.
Halifax Live Comedy Club · 1575 Argyle Street$20ComedyIntimate- Performance Art
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
KIRIO by FUSION Productions (Evening Show)
by FUSION Productions
KIRIO, presented by FUSION Productions, at the Light House Arts Centre. Doors 7PM, show 8PM. All ages, fully seated event.
Light House Arts Centre · 1800 Argyle Street Suite 301FreePerformance ArtConcert Hall - Indie
8:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Jenn Grant
by Jenn Grant
Nova Scotia singer-songwriter Jenn Grant performs at the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, presented by Sonic Concerts.
Rebecca Cohn Auditorium · 6101 University AvenueFreeIndieSinger SongwriterLive MusicConcert Hall
Blues9:00 PM – 11:59 PM
Tyler Mullendore Band
by Tyler Mullendore Band
Tyler Mullendore Band — live at Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs.
Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs · 1579 Grafton StFreeBluesLive MusicBar19 Plus- Live Music
10:00 PM – 1:00 AM
The Plugs
by The Plugs
The Plugs — live music at The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse.
Old Triangle Irish Alehouse · 5136 Prince StreetFreeLive MusicPub - DJ Set
10:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Certified Saturday
by The Dome Nightclub
Saturday night DJ dance party at The Dome nightclub in downtown Halifax.
The Dome Nightclub · 1739 Grafton Street$5Dj SetHigh Energy19 Plus - Disco
10:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Discotheque
by Discotheque
A night of disco, funk and soul — a mostly-vinyl DJ night at the Seahorse Tavern.
The Seahorse Tavern · 2037 Gottingen Street$10DiscoDj SetBar19 Plus
Sunday, September 27
- Soccer
12:00 AM – 11:59 PM
Halifax Tides FC Pre-Game/Post-Game at the Beer Garden
by Commons, 2223 North Park Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3K4B3, Canada
Looking for a beer garden for your Halifax Tides FC pre-game and post-game beers? Good Robot’s Commons Beer Garden is your pre-game and post-game stop, just a 10-minute walk from the Wanderers Grounds stadium. On every…
Commons, 2223 North Park Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3K4B3, Canada · 2223 North Park StreetFreeSoccerOutdoor - Soccer
12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Halifax Tides FC Pre-Game/Post-Game at the Beer Garden
by Good Robot Brewing
Looking for a beer garden for your Halifax Tides FC pre-game and post-game beers? Good Robot’s Commons Beer Garden is your pre-game and post-game stop, just a 10-minute walk from the Wanderers Grounds stadium. On every…
The Halifax Commons · 2223 North Park StreetFreeSoccerOutdoorCommunity - Soccer
12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Halifax Tides FC Pre-Game/Post-Game at the Beer Garden
by Good Robot Brewing Co.
Halifax Tides FC pre-game and post-game gathering at the Good Robot Commons Beer Garden on the Halifax Common.
Good Robot Commons Beer Garden · 2223 North Park Street$7SoccerCommunityOutdoor - Waterfront
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Ladies First - Race 3
by Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron
An open sailing series for boats with a female skipper and female majority crew. Race 3 of the Ladies First series at the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron.
Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron · 376 Purcells Cove RoadFreeWaterfrontCompetitiveMonthly
Cafe1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sunday Sessions: D&D for Kids!
by Board Room Game Cafe
Join us every Sunday this fall for a kid friendly D D one-shots, perfect for adventurers ages 8+! No experience necessary!
Board Room Game Cafe · 1256 Barrington St.$10Cafe- Literary
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Writer’s Circle
by Writer’s Circle
Join us for our Writers Circle on September 27th 1-4pm in The Bus Stop Theatre Community Room! The Bus Stop Theatre Writer’s Circle is an open invite writer’s collective that meets monthly to share writing and feedback.…
The Bus Stop Theatre Community Room · 2203 Gottingen StreetFreeLiterary
Board Games2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Blood on the Clocktower Teach 'n Play
by The Board Room Game Cafe
Blood on the Clocktower Teach 'n Play
The Board Room Game Cafe · 1256 Barrington Street$10Board GamesCafeFirst Timer Friendly- Live Music
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Mark Macmillan
by Mark Macmillan
Mark Macmillan performing live at Bearly's House of Blues and Ribs in Halifax.
Bearly's House of Blues and Ribs · 1269 Barrington StreetFreeLive MusicBar
Live Music4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
All Saints Cathedral Choir
by Cathedral Church of All Saints
The ‘Sundays at Four’ Music Series returns to the Cathedral Church of All Saints, Halifax September 28 at 4 p.m! Join us for a new season of inspiring choral music, offered freely to the public every Sunday afternoon.…
Cathedral Church of All Saints · 1330 Martello StreetFreeLive MusicWeekly- Country
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Owen Mac Live in Concert
by Owen Mac
JMG Presents Owen Mac, a multi-award-winning young Irish country singer, live in concert.
283 Thomas Raddall Dr · 283 Thomas Raddall DriveFreeCountryLive Music - Indie
8:00 PM – 11:59 PM
July Talk - Touch X Tour
by Sonic Concerts
July Talk brings their Touch X Tour to the Light House Arts Centre. Doors 7PM, Show 8PM, 19+. General admission, standing room only. Valid photo ID required for entry.
Light House Arts Centre · 1800 Argyle StreetFreeIndieLive MusicConcert Hall19 Plus - Social Dance
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Waterfront: Blues (Free)
by Dancing HFX
Tall Ships Quay · Tall Ships QuayFreeSocial DanceWaterfrontWeeklyMake Friends
Comedy8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Lisa Baker
by The Comedy Stand
Lisa Baker is storming the stage at the Halifax Live Comedy Club, bringing her unmistakable Newfie charm and razor-sharp wit. Born and raised in St. John's, Newfoundland, Lisa has taken her comedic chops from the rock…
Halifax Live Comedy Club · 1575 Argyle Street$20ComedyOne Time
Live Music8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Sunday night blues jam
by Bearly’s House of Blues & Ribs
Local blues musicians try out their stuff at the traditional blues jam run by Andrew Gillis and his back up band.
Bearly’s House of Blues & Ribs · 1579 Grafton StreetFreeLive MusicBarWeekly- Live Music
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Theo MacIntosh
by Theo MacIntosh
Theo MacIntosh — live music at The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse.
Old Triangle Irish Alehouse · 5136 Prince StreetFreeLive MusicPub
Monday, September 28
Folk7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Halifax Urban Folk Festival Presents: True Mountain Laurel W/ Peter Dreams
by True Mountain Laurel
HUFF presents the amazing, just-formed, brand-spanking-new, west coast duo True Mountain Laurel (Haley Blais & Sam Lynch) along with Peter Dreams (the solo project from July Talk's Peter Dreimanis) which adds up to a…
The Carleton · 1685 Argyle Street$35FolkLive MusicBarIntimate- Trivia
7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Goodwill Trivia Mondays (Click For Reservations)
by Good Robot Brewing Co.
Looking for the best Halifax trivia night? Join us at Good Robot Brewing – Robie Street Pub every Monday at 7:00 PM for a night of brain-teasers that give back to the community. To reserve your free table, click here .…
Good Robot Brewing Co. · 2736 Robie StreetFreeTriviaBrewery
Live Music7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Morgan Davis
by Bearly’s House of Blues & Ribs
Morgan Davis is a Canadian blues singer, guitarist, and songwriter. He was born and spent his childhood in Detroit, Michigan, before relocating to Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He moved to Halifax, Nova Scotia, in 2001. His…
Bearly’s House of Blues & Ribs · 1579 Grafton StreetFreeLive MusicBarWeekly- Live Music
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Dave MacIsaac
by Dave MacIsaac
Dave MacIsaac — live music at The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse.
Old Triangle Irish Alehouse · 5136 Prince StreetFreeLive MusicPub
Tuesday, September 29
Indigenous10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
16th Annual Dalhousie Mawio’mi
by Dalhousie University
Vendors open 10:00am Lunch served 11:00am while supplies last Grand Entry 12:00 noon
Studley Quad · Studley QuadFreeIndigenousMikmaqFestivalOutdoor
Jazz6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Jazz Night
by Ragazzi Restobar
Jazz Night with Ken MacKay A native of Truro NS, Ken first started teaching in the Public School system in 1976 and has been active as an educator as a Clinician, Adjudicator and Soloist throughout his career. Ken…
Ragazzi Restobar · 5187 Salter StreetFreeJazzLive MusicWeeklyBar
Folk7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Halifax Urban Folk Festival Presents: Skye Wallace + Mick Davis + Freya Millikin
by Skye Wallace + Mick Davis + Freya Millikin
HUFF is proud to present one of our patented storytelling songwriters' circles with Toronto's red-hot Skye Wallace, Newfoundland's Mick Davis & local Freya Millikin at The Carleton on Tuesday, September 29th. Show time…
The Carleton · 1685 Argyle Street$35FolkLive MusicBarIntimate
Live Music7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Leo Cox Trio
by Leo Cox Trio
Halifax’s Leo Cox Trio brings groove-driven modern jazz to Tuesday nights at The Economy Shoe Shop. No cover. Sit-ins welcome. Tuesday Night Jazz at The Economy Shoe Shop features the Leo Cox Trio, with Leo Cox on bass,…
Economy Shoe Shop · 1663 Argyle StreetFreeLive MusicJazzWeeklyBar- Country
7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
DAC Presents: Dave Fenley Trio
by Dalhousie Arts Centre
Country-soul artist Dave Fenley, semi-finalist on America's Got Talent, brings his new TRIO show to the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium with artistic director Lise Dion and Quebec musicians Gabriella Laberge and John Antony…
Rebecca Cohn Auditorium · 6101 University AvenueFreeCountryLive MusicConcert Hall