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Wednesday, December 16
Live Music8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Catherine Robertson's Comedy Hour! 8pm
by Catherine Robertson's Comedy Hour
Catherine Robertson's Comedy Hour! 8pm
Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs · 1579 Grafton StFreeLive MusicComedyBar- Christmas
8:30 PM – 12:59 AM
Matt Dusk A Very Special Christmas
by Matt Dusk A Very Special Christmas
Matt Dusk A Very Special Christmas | Halifax — Light House Arts Centre
Light House Arts Centre · 1800 Argyle StreetFreeChristmas
Thursday, December 17

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Pick Up Hockey with Volta & Global Bluenosers
by Scotiabank Centre
Volta and Global Bluenosers return to the ice at the Scotiabank Centre for a season of pick-up hockey. Spend an hour of friendly competition and connect with founders, builders, tech enthusiasts and community members.…
Scotiabank Centre · 1800 Argyle StreetFree
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
Painting7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Paint Nite • Bulwark Cider + Taproom • Halifax – Dec 17
by Bulwark Cider + Taproom
Paint & sip in Halifax: create Christmas Couture at Bulwark Cider + Taproom. All supplies included, no experience needed. 19+. Tickets and details on Eventbrite.
Bulwark Cider + Taproom · 1518 Dresden RowFreePaintingBrewery- Live Music
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Better Times Comedy – Dec 17
by Good Robot Brewing Co.
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.)……
Good Robot Brewing Co. · 2736 Robie Street$15ComedyLive Music
Improv7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Spontaneity: Mario Party Improv (Holiday Edition)
by Spontaneity Improv Co.
Spontaneity Improv Company invites you to Improv Show inspired by Mario Party (Holiday Edition)! This show will be a wild, fast-paced comedy game night with the madness of classic party video games. In this fully…
1743 Grafton Street · 1743 Grafton Street$15ImprovComedy
Live Music7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
A Côig Christmas – Dec 17
by The Carleton
Nova Scotia’s Còig is back at The Carleton again in 2026 for their annual evening of Celtic holiday music, with lively instrumentals, stirring vocals and festive favourites from their Christmas albums, Carols and Carols…
The Carleton · 1685 Argyle Street$45Live Music- Live Music
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Mark Hippern
by Mark Hippern
Live music at The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse featuring Mark Hippern.
Old Triangle Irish Alehouse · 5136 Prince StreetFreeLive MusicAcousticPub - Comedy
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Pro Am Night Halifax – Dec 17
by Yuk Yuk's Halifax
Pro Am Night at Yuk Yuk’s is where local comedians test new material alongside seasoned pros—perfect excuse to laugh through a rainy December night downtown.
Yuk Yuk's Halifax · 1665 Argyle Street$10Comedy
Friday, December 18
- Holiday Market
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Holiday Pop Up @ Parkland at the Gardens
by The Pop Up Market Co
We are bringing holiday shopping to you! Our holiday pop up market will host local vendors in a beautifully decorated and festive setting. Open to all residents + the public. Free admission. Everyone is welcome.
Parkland at the Gardens · 5732 College StreetFreeHoliday MarketMarketCommunityIndoor - Live Music
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Scott MacDonald
by Scott MacDonald
Live music at The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse featuring Scott MacDonald.
Old Triangle Irish Alehouse · 5136 Prince StreetFreeLive MusicAcousticPub - Christmas
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The Ordeals Family & Friends Christmas Show 9m
by The Ordeals Family & Friends Christmas Show 9m
The Ordeals Family & Friends Christmas Show 9m — Bearly's
Bearly's House of Blues and Ribs · 1579 Grafton StFreeChristmas 
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Halifax Mooseheads vs Newfoundland Regiment – Dec 18
by Scotiabank Centre
The Mooseheads take on the Newfoundland Regiment at Scotiabank Centre—grab your crew and bring the noise for some rowdy junior hockey.
Scotiabank Centre · 1800 Argyle StreetFree
Classical7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Handel's "Dublin" Messiah
by Symphony Nova Scotia
Handel's Messiah in its original Dublin version
Rebecca Cohn Auditorium · 6101 University AveFreeClassicalOrchestraConcert Hall
Country7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Brett Kissel
by Brett Kissel
The Side You've Never Seen – Holiday Edition. One of Canada’s most celebrated country artists brings an intimate acoustic holiday concert to the Bella Rose Arts Centre.
Bella Rose Arts Centre · 283 Thomas Raddall Drive$55CountryConcert Hall
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Rec Room Jams Holiday Party – Dec 18
by The Carleton
Insanely fun Rec Room Jams return to The Carleton, fully prepared to throw a seasonal Holiday Party to remember, on Friday, December 18th. The band will get you in the spirit starting with a set of Holiday Classics,…
The Carleton · 1685 Argyle Street$20- Salsa
8:30 PM – 2:00 AM
Haliente | SBK+ Social ($15 Cover inc drink)
by Dancing HFX
LATIN DANCE @ Haliente Every FRIDAY 💃Class: 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM 🕺Social: 9:30 PM - 2:00 AM Room 1: Salsa | Bachata | Merengue Room 2: Kizomba | Urban Kiz | Kompa | Tarraxinha $15 Cover includes one beer, shot or water…
Haliente's Creative Studio · 1678 Barrington Street$10SalsaBachataStudioWeekly - Live Music
10:00 PM – 1:00 AM
George Street
by George Street
Live music at The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse featuring George Street.
Old Triangle Irish Alehouse · 5136 Prince StreetFreeLive MusicAcousticPub
Saturday, December 19

2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Frosted Cirque – Dec 19
by Bella Rose Arts Centre
A Winter Solstice Spectacular Tickets and details on Eventbrite.
Bella Rose Arts Centre · 283 Thomas Raddall DriveFree
Live Music4:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Lazy Legge & The Crutches 4pm
by Lazy Legge & The Crutches
Lazy Legge & The Crutches 4pm
Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs · 1579 Grafton StFreeLive MusicBar- Live Music
6:00 PM – 9:00 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 
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Halifax Thunderbirds vs Buffalo Bandits – Dec 19
by Scotiabank Centre
The Thunderbirds take on the Buffalo Bandits at Scotiabank Centre—bring your crew for some fast-paced lacrosse action and plenty of rowdy energy.
Scotiabank Centre · 1800 Argyle StreetFree- Classical
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
The Little Match Girl Passion
by The Little Match Girl Passion
The Little Match Girl Passion at St. Andrew's United Church.
St. Andrew's United Church · 6036 Coburg Road$30ClassicalChoir
Classical7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
David Lang’s “The Little Match Girl Passion” with Ekmeles Vocal Ensemble
by Cecilia Concerts
David Lang’s “The Little Match Girl Passion” with Ekmeles Vocal Ensemble at 6036 Coburg Rd.
6036 Coburg Rd · 6036 Coburg Rd$34ClassicalChoir
Live Music7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
The Dublin Messiah – Dec 19
by Rebecca Cohn Auditorium
Symphony NS Presents: The Dublin Messiah
Rebecca Cohn Auditorium · 6101 University Avenue$30Live Music- Dance
8:00 PM – 11:55 PM
The Third Beat | Kiz Me More ($5 Social)
by Dancing HFX
Kizomba | Urban Kiz | Ghetto Zouk | Tarraxo | Semba | Konpa Every 2 Weeks on Saturdays Hosted by The Third Beat 💃 8:00-9:00 PM Drop in Class 🕺 9:00-12:00 PM Social Dancing All levels welcome. No partner needed. $10…
5678 West St · 5678 West StreetFreeDanceWeekly 
8:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Maximum Overdrive – ’80s Christmas Party – Dec 19
by The Carleton
Haligonians cannot get enough of Christmas, and one of the city’s best party bands, Maximum Overdrive, are jumping on that holiday sleigh too, with a special gig at The Carleton on Saturday, December 19th. Break out the…
The Carleton · 1685 Argyle Street$25- Live Music
9:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Funky Christmas with The Mellotones!!
by Bearly’s House of Blues and Ribs
The Mellotones are bringing that funky holiday groove to Bearly’s on Dec 19—expect groovy covers and good vibes with your crew.
Bearly’s House of Blues and Ribs · 1579 Grafton StFreeLive Music 10:00 PM – 1:00 AM
George Street
by George Street
George Street
The Old Triangle · The Old TriangleFree
Dance10:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Glitterbomb
by Stardust Bar + Kitchen
Your weekly queer dance party!
Stardust Bar + Kitchen · 1688 Barrington Street$5DanceBar
Sunday, December 20
- Tribute
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Country Boys - Country Tribute
by Country Boys
Country tribute to Alan Jackson, Garth Brooks, Brad Paisley & George Strait at Light House Arts Centre.
Light House Arts Centre · 1800 Argyle St$57TributeCountryLive MusicConcert Hall - Country
3:00 PM – 12:59 AM
COUNTRY BOYS, a tribute to Alan Jackson, Garth Brooks, Brad Paisley & George...
by Light House Arts Centre
Doors 1PM | Show 2PM | All Ages QUESTIONS Questions about the event or ticketing? Reach out to tickets@lighthouseartscentre.ca Purchase tickets
Light House Arts Centre · 1800 Argyle StreetFreeCountry
Live Music3:00 PM – 7:30 PM
The Barra MacNeils
by The Barra MacNeils
Tickets and information to see The Barra MacNeils perform live at Rebecca Cohn Auditorium in Halifax. The Barra MacNeils tickets are protected with a 100% guarantee at ConcertFix.
Rebecca Cohn Auditorium · 6101 University AvenueFreeLive Music
Live Music7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Gunning & Cormier – Christmas 2026 – Sunday – Dec 20
by The Carleton
We know you’ve been waiting!! We are thrilled to announce what has become a holiday tradition with a run of 4 shows by dynamic duo Dave Gunning & J.P. Cormier as they bring their enormously entertaining…
The Carleton · 1685 Argyle Street$60Live Music
Live Music7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Maria Bamford
by Maria Bamford
Tickets and information to see Maria Bamford perform live at Spatz Theatre in Halifax. Maria Bamford tickets are protected with a 100% guarantee at ConcertFix.
Spatz Theatre · 1855 Trollope StreetFreeLive MusicTheatre- Live Music
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Eric Hardiman
by Eric Hardiman
Live music at The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse featuring Eric Hardiman.
Old Triangle Irish Alehouse · 5136 Prince StreetFreeLive MusicAcousticPub
Monday, December 21
- Blues
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Bearly: a Trivia – Dec 21
by Bearly’s House of Blues and Ribs
Trivia night with your crew at Bearly’s, hosted by everyone’s favorite Kieran—bring your A-game and your appetite for wings and blues. With everyone’s best friend- Kieran!!!
Bearly’s House of Blues and Ribs · 1579 Grafton StFreeTriviaBlues
Live Music6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Bearly: a Trivia 6pm
by Bearly: a Trivia
With everyone’s best friend- Kieran!!!
Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs · 1579 Grafton StFreeLive MusicTriviaBarWeekly- Trivia
7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Goodwill Trivia Mondays – Dec 21
by Good Robot Brewing Co.
Join comedian Brad Doiron every Monday at Good Robot Brewing (Robie St. Pub) for Goodwill Trivia Mondays where $1-per-pint supports a rotating local nonprofit organisation.
Good Robot Brewing Co. · 2736 Robie StreetFreeTrivia
Live Music7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Gunning & Cormier – Christmas 2026 – Monday – Dec 21
by The Carleton
We know you’ve been waiting!! We are thrilled to announce what has become a holiday tradition with a run of 4 shows by dynamic duo Dave Gunning & J.P. Cormier as they bring their enormously entertaining…
The Carleton · 1685 Argyle Street$60Live Music
Live Music8:00 PM – 11:59 PM
Open Song Circle with Noah Tye! 8pm
by Open Song Circle with Noah Tye
Take a turn on the Bearly’s stage! Sign up with Noah at the bar!
Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs · 1579 Grafton StFreeLive MusicBar
Tuesday, December 22
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Dalia Women’s Social Coworking
by Harvest Clean Eats – Downtown Halifax
BUILD by Dalia 💌 Because who says growth has to happen alone? BUILD is Dalia’s free weekly social coworking session for women in Halifax —a space to spend an evening working toward your goals, and be inspired by…
Harvest Clean Eats – Downtown Halifax · 1625 Market StreetFree
Live Music7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Gunning & Cormier – Christmas 2026 – Tuesday – Dec 22
by The Carleton
We know you’ve been waiting!! We are thrilled to announce what has become a holiday tradition with a run of 4 shows by dynamic duo Dave Gunning & J.P. Cormier as they bring their enormously entertaining…
The Carleton · 1685 Argyle Street$60Live Music- Live Music
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Theo MacIntosh
by Theo MacIntosh
Live music at The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse featuring Theo MacIntosh.
Old Triangle Irish Alehouse · 5136 Prince StreetFreeLive MusicAcousticPub
Wednesday, December 23
Thursday, December 24
- Film Screening
12:00 AM – 11:59 PM
Disney on Ice – Magic of Family
by Scotiabank Centre
For every Disney fan, skating fan, enjoyable for the whole family. Disney On Ice invites families to step inside the magical adventures of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Frozen, and Disney Animation’s Encanto, as they…
Scotiabank Centre · 1800 Argyle Street$42Film Screening - Family Friendly
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Disney On Ice presents Magic of Family
by Scotiabank Centre
Disney On Ice presents Magic of Family — live family ice show at Scotiabank Centre.
Scotiabank Centre · 1800 Argyle StreetFreeFamily Friendly
Live Music3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
John Main Christmas Eve Special!
by John Main Christmas Eve Special
John Main Christmas Eve Special!
Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs · 1579 Grafton StFreeLive MusicBar- Live Music
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Better Times Comedy – Dec 24
by Good Robot Brewing Co.
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.)……
Good Robot Brewing Co. · 2736 Robie Street$15ComedyLive Music
