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Saturday, October 3
- Live Music
9:00 PM – 12:00 AM
The Culls
by The Culls
The Culls — live at Bearly's House of Blues and Ribs, Halifax.
Bearly's House of Blues and Ribs · 1579 Grafton StFreeLive MusicBar19 Plus
DJ Set10:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Certified Saturday
by The Dome
Every Saturday at The Dome — Halifax's premier nightclub.
The Dome · 1740 Argyle Street$5Dj SetWeeklyHigh Energy
Sunday, October 4
Skating10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Homecoming Huskies Family Skate
by Saint Mary’s University – Alumni Events
Join us for a skate at the Dauphinee Centre as we wrap up Homecoming 2026! Everyone is welcome to join us for a skate at the Dauphinee Centre as we wrap up Homecoming 2026! This is a great opportunity to enjoy some free…
Dauphinee Centre · 934 Tower RdFreeSkating
Bar1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Huskies Soccer Alumni Reunion
by Homburg Centre
Gathering for former soccer alumni friends ahead of the Huskies Soccer action against MTA. Join us to reminisce with fellow soccer alumni over at the Courtside Lounge ahead of the Huskies Soccer action against MTA. The…
Homburg Centre (Courtside Lounge) · 920 Tower RoadFreeBar- Soccer
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Saint Mary's Huskies Women's Soccer vs. Mount Allison
by Saint Mary's Huskies
Saint Mary's Huskies women's soccer AUS home game against Mount Allison at Huskies Stadium in Halifax.
Huskies Stadium · 923 Robie StreetFreeSoccerCompetitiveOutdoor
Orchestra2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Flying On Your Own: A Tribute To Rita MacNeil (Matinee)
by Symphony Nova Scotia
Rita MacNeil's beloved songs come to life in soaring orchestral and choral arrangements performed by Symphony Nova Scotia at the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium.
Rebecca Cohn Auditorium · 6101 University Avenue$37OrchestraClassicalTributeConcert Hall
Theatre2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Metamorphoses
by Metamorphoses
Catch the world premiere of Metamorphoses, starring Walter Borden, at the Bus Stop Theatre from September 29th to October 4th, 2026 – tickets are on sale now! Metamorphoses is a story of radical transformation: a…
The Bus Stop Theatre · 2203 Gottingen StreetFreeTheatre
Classical2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Dee Hernandez & Camilo Villamizar-Báez
by Cecilia Concerts
Cecilia Concerts presents vocalist Dee Hernandez and guitarist Camilo Villamizar-Báez in a free concert at the Halifax Central Library.
Halifax Central Library · 5440 Spring Garden RoadFreeClassicalLibrary- Soccer
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Saint Mary's Huskies Men's Soccer vs. Mount Allison
by Saint Mary's Huskies
Saint Mary's Huskies men's soccer AUS home game against Mount Allison at Huskies Stadium in Halifax.
Huskies Stadium · 923 Robie StreetFreeSoccerCompetitiveOutdoor
Choir4:00 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 StreetFreeChoir
Monday, October 5
Trivia7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Goodwill Trivia Mondays
by Good Robot Brewing
Looking for the best Halifax trivia night? Join us at Good Robot Brewing every Monday for Goodwill Trivia.
Good Robot Brewing Co. · 2736 Robie StreetFreeTriviaWeeklyBrewery
Folk7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
David Francey - Monday
by David Francey
We are very happy to welcome back Canadian songwriting treasure David Francey to The Carleton for two shows: Monday, October 5th (this one) and Tuesday, October 6th. Show time both nights is 7 PM and tickets are $70+…
The Carleton · 1685 Argyle Street$70FolkLive MusicBarIntimate
Jam Session8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Open Song Circle with Noah Tye!
by Noah Tye
Noah Tye brings the Open Song Circle to Bearly's! Share your music in a welcoming weekly circle.
Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs · 1579 Grafton StFreeJam SessionWeeklyBar
Tuesday, October 6
Jazz7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Leo Cox Trio
by Economy Shoe Shop
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 StreetFreeJazz
Folk7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
David Francey - Tuesday
by David Francey
We are very happy to welcome back Canadian songwriting treasure David Francey to The Carleton for two shows: Monday, October 5th and Tuesday, October 6th (this one). Show time both nights is 7 PM and tickets are $70+…
The Carleton · 1685 Argyle Street$70FolkLive MusicBarIntimate
Blues8:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Garrett Mason
by Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs
Garrett Mason is a true bluesman at heart. He was raised in Truro, Nova Scotia by his mother Pam, and father, veteran Canadian Bluesman Dutch Mason. His quest to become a blues musician started at a very early age;…
Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs · 1579 Grafton StFreeBluesPub
Wednesday, October 7
- Brewery
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📖 Silent Reading
by Good Robot Brewing Company
Silent Reading at Good Robot Brewing in Halifax No phones. No talking. Just you, your book, and a beer. Silent Reading is back at Good Robot Brewing’s Robie Street Pub & Restaurant in Halifax. Join us in The Mousetrap…
Good Robot Brewing Company · 2736 Robie StreetFreeBrewery
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! Weekly Wednesday trivia at Freeman's Fairview.
Freeman's Fairview · 3671 Dutch Village RdFreeTriviaWeeklyPub- Jazz
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Live jazz with Matt Maclennan trio
by Obladee wine bar
Matt MacLennan is a bassist and bandleader, bringing a mix of velvety ballads, smooth bossa novas, and breezy swing to Obladee! You can expect balanced and inviting sets with an easy and conversational style that fills…
Obladee wine bar · 1600 Barrington StreetFreeJazz
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 every Wednesday at The Local.
The Local · 2037 Gottingen StFreeJazzLive MusicWeeklyBar
Comedy8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Catherine Robertson's Comedy Hour!
by Catherine Robertson
Wednesday is COMEDY TIME down at Bearly's House of Blues! Catherine Robertson hosts a weekly comedy hour.
Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs · 1579 Grafton StFreeComedyWeeklyBar
Thursday, October 8
- Live Music
6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
28th Annual ANSMA Awards Show Gala
by African Nova Scotian Music Association
The 28th Annual ANSMA Awards Show Gala celebrates the legacy, excellence, creativity, and future of African Nova Scotian music and culture. This year’s theme, “And The Beat Goes On,” honours the community’s musical…
Light House Arts Centre · 1800 Argyle StreetFreeAfricanLive MusicBipocFormal - Comedy
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Better Times Comedy at Good Robot
by Good Robot Brewing Company
Looking for the best stand-up comedy show in Halifax? Your Thursday plans just got upgraded. Better Times Comedy is an award-winning stand-up comedy show at Good Robot Brewing (Robie St.) every Thursday evening,…
Good Robot Brewing Company · 2736 Robie StreetFreeComedyBrewery - Tribute
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Take It To The Limit – The Music & Legacy of the Eagles
by Take It To The Limit
Eagles fans! Get ready for an unforgettable night of live music with acclaimed Eagles tribute Take It To The Limit, making a spectacular return to the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium in Halifax on October 8th! Experience the…
Rebecca Cohn Auditorium · 6101 University Avenue$66TributeRockConcert Hall
Live Music7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Jessica Rhaye, Bill Preeper & Sandy MacKay
by Jessica Rhaye, Bill Preeper & Sandy MacKay
Step into an evening of rich harmonies, thoughtful songwriting, and timeless folk music with Jessica Rhaye, Bill Preeper and Sandy MacKay - aka Preeper Rhaye MacKay - as they celebrate releasing new music at The…
The Carleton · 1685 Argyle Street$25Live MusicBarIntimate- Rock
7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Faber Drive
by Faber Drive
Faber Drive live at The Marquee Ballroom, Halifax. Doors 7:30 PM.
The Marquee Ballroom · 2037 Gottingen Street$25RockLive MusicBar
Folk7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Elevator Theatre presents Spring Awakening
by Elevator Theatre Company
Spring Awakening – October 8-25,2026 Spring Awakening is a groundbreaking rock musical about a group of young people coming of age in a world that refuses to speak openly about desire, identity, and fear. Set in late…
Bus Stop Theatre · 2203 Gottingen St$42FolkWeekly
Friday, October 9
Literary7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Poetry Night! Jaime Forsythe, Conyer Clayton, and Lisa Richter!
by Jaime Forsythe, Conyer Clayton, and Lisa Richter
Three Canadian poets from Toronto, Ottawa, and Halifax read from their recently released collections. All are welcome. Books for sale by King's Co-op Bookstore.
Trident Booksellers & Cafe · 1256 Hollis StreetFreeLiteraryPoetry
Musical7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Elevator Theatre presents Spring Awakening
by Elevator Theatre
Spring Awakening – October 8-25,2026 Spring Awakening is a groundbreaking rock musical about a group of young people coming of age in a world that refuses to speak openly about des
The Bus Stop Theatre · 2203 Gottingen Street$42MusicalTheatreRock
Jazz8:00 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 StreetFreeJazz- 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
9:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Cameron Nickerson
by Cameron Nickerson
Cameron Nickerson — live at Bearly's House of Blues and Ribs, Halifax.
Bearly's House of Blues and Ribs · 1579 Grafton StFreeLive MusicBar19 Plus
DJ Set10:00 PM – 3:30 AM
FOMO FRIDAY
by The Dome Nightclub
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 Nightclub · 1740 Argyle Street$5Dj SetBarHigh EnergyWeekly
Saturday, October 10
Martial Arts9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Valour Series Jiu Jitsu: AUTUMN OPEN
by Valour Series Jiu Jitsu
Valour Series presents our final open tournament of 2026. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Submission Grappling on October 10 2026, at the prestigious Halifax Exhibition Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia! You'll be pleased to find…
Halifax Exhibition Centre · 200 Prospect RoadFreeMartial ArtsTournamentCompetitive- Waterfront
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Turkey Bowl — Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron
by Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron
Turkey Bowl — Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron
Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron · 376 Purcells Cove RoadFreeWaterfront - Live Music
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
J.A.G. Matinee
by J.A.G.
J.A.G. Matinee — live at Bearly's House of Blues and Ribs, Halifax.
Bearly's House of Blues and Ribs · 1579 Grafton StFreeLive MusicBar19 Plus
Musical7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Elevator Theatre presents Spring Awakening
by Elevator Theatre
Spring Awakening – October 8-25,2026 Spring Awakening is a groundbreaking rock musical about a group of young people coming of age in a world that refuses to speak openly about des
The Bus Stop Theatre · 2203 Gottingen Street$42MusicalTheatreRock
Live Music8:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Aaron MacDonald Band
by Aaron MacDonald Band
For his return to The Carleton on Saturday, October 10th, Aaron MacDonald will be joined by a hand-picked lineup of seasoned players for a set that leans into the rootsier side of his songwriting. With room for both…
The Carleton · 1685 Argyle Street$30Live MusicBarIntimate- Live Music
9:30 PM – 12:30 AM
Brickworks
by Brickworks
Brickworks — live at Bearly's House of Blues and Ribs, Halifax.
Bearly's House of Blues and Ribs · 1579 Grafton StFreeLive MusicBar19 Plus
DJ Set10:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Certified Saturday
by The Dome Nightclub
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 Nightclub · 1740 Argyle Street$5Dj SetBarHigh EnergyWeekly
Sunday, October 11
- Country
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Old Time Jam w/ Koromati and the North Star
by Koromati and the North Star
Old Time Jam w/ Koromati and the North Star — live at Bearly's House of Blues and Ribs, Halifax.
Bearly's House of Blues and Ribs · 1579 Grafton StFreeCountryLive MusicBar19 Plus
Choir4:00 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 StreetFreeChoir
Live Music7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Don Ross & Julie Malia
by Don Ross & Julie Malia
Heads up guitar aficionados! The Carleton is pleased to welcome masters of the instrument - Don Ross (singing!) & Julie Malia - back to our stage on Sunday, October 11th. Prepare to be knocked out at 7 PM and tickets…
The Carleton · 1685 Argyle Street$30Live MusicBarIntimate
Monday, October 12
Trivia7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Goodwill Trivia Mondays (Click For Reservations)
by Good Robot Brewing
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 Company · 2736 Robie StreetFreeTriviaBreweryWeeklyCasual
Blues7:30 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 StFreeBluesPub
Musical7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Elevator Theatre presents Spring Awakening
by Elevator Theatre
Spring Awakening – October 8-25,2026 Spring Awakening is a groundbreaking rock musical about a group of young people coming of age in a world that refuses to speak openly about des
The Bus Stop Theatre · 2203 Gottingen Street$42MusicalTheatreRock
Open Mic8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Open Song Circle with Noah Tye!
by Noah Tye
Noah Tye is bringing the Open Song Circle to Bearly’s! Share your music on the Bearly’s stage every Monday
Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs · 1269 Barrington StFreeOpen MicBarWeeklyCasual
Tuesday, October 13
Jazz7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Leo Cox Trio
by Economy Shoe Shop
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 StreetFreeJazz
Blues8:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Garrett Mason
by Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs
Garrett Mason is a true bluesman at heart. He was raised in Truro, Nova Scotia by his mother Pam, and father, veteran Canadian Bluesman Dutch Mason. His quest to become a blues musician started at a very early age;…
Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs · 1579 Grafton StFreeBluesPub
Wednesday, October 14
