Halifax Events

Goodwill Trivia Mondays (Click For Reservations)

by Good Robot Brewing Company

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.…

Morgan Davis

by Bearly’s House of Blues & Ribs

Morgan Davis

Jordan LeBlanc

by Jordan LeBlanc

Hailing from Cape Breton Island, Jordan moved to Halifax in 2008 to obtain his Guitar Degree at Dalhousie. A touring/studio session musician playing country.

Storytime Under the Elm Tree

by Friends of the Public Gardens

Storytime Under the Elm Tree at the Halifax Public Gardens, presented by the Friends of the Public Gardens.

TFPG Present - Pipes and Drums of the 78th Highlanders in Concert

by The Friends of the Public Gardens

The Pipes and Drums of the 78th Highlanders perform a free outdoor concert at the Halifax Public Gardens bandstand, presented by The Friends of the Public Gardens.

Jazz Night

by Ragazzi Restobar

Jazz Night

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,…

Waterfront: Lindy Hop

by DalSwing

DalSwing Lindy Hop swing dancing at the Halifax Waterfront, every Tuesday through the summer. Free, all levels welcome.

Garrett Mason

by Garrett Mason

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;…

Industry night with Tyler Key

by Tyler Key

Tyler Key, cornerstone of live music at Durty Nelly’s for over 13 years including a 12-year run of Tuesday nights.

TFPG Bird Tour

by Friends of the Public Gardens

TFPG Bird Tour at the Halifax Public Gardens, presented by the Friends of the Public Gardens.

LGBT+ MTG Casual Commander Night at the Board Room Game Cafe!

by The Board Room Game Cafe

Join us for some Queer Casual Commander! Be Gay. Play Cards! An evening of Magic: The Gathering, all experience levels welcome.

TFPG Present - Esquina Brasileira

by The Friends of the Public Gardens

Esquina Brasileira brings Brazilian music to the Halifax Public Gardens bandstand for a free outdoor concert, presented by The Friends of the Public Gardens.

Wednesday Night Races - Series III — Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron

by Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron

Wednesday Night Races - Series III — Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron

TRIVIA at Freeman’s Fairview

by Freeman’s Fairview

TRIVIA at Freeman’s Fairview

TRIVIA NITE – Freeman’s on Quinpool

by Freeman's Little New York

Mozzarella-ly good questions, seriously fun. Trivia at Freeman’s Quinpool every Wednesday!

Manilla: SBK+

by Manilla Thai Grill

Weekly Latin social dance night at Manilla Thai Grill on Spring Garden Road. Drop-in class 7-8pm, social dancing 8-11pm (bachata, salsa, merengue, kizomba). Free entry, 19+, all levels.

Craft Draught Showdown: Big Spruce VS Tatamagouche

by The Carleton

Join us at 7:00 Pm on August 26h when the Big Spruce and Tatamagouche brewing companies go head to head. Enjoy a five-course dinner crafted by Chef Mathias Probst and his team, each course paired with two 4 oz. brews…

My Tears Become the Sea | Premiere Screening

by The Peggy Corkum Music Room

With no sailing experience, Tony attempts to cross the Atlantic Ocean on a 42ft sailboat, facing storms, exhaustion and isolation. He discovers that his greatest strength comes from those back home. My Tears Become the…

Book Launch: Outspoken, by Betty Baxter

by Bookmark

Halifax book launch for Betty Baxter's memoir Outspoken, in which the Olympian recounts her experiences as a young gay athlete and coach in the 1970s and '80s. Books available for cash or card; attendance is free and…

Anatta: Heart of Wisdom Book Reading & Chat

by Michael Schauch

Join award-winning West Coast author, alpinist, and Buddhist practitioner Michael Schauch @ The Trident Booksellers & Café on a journey to places where stories reign: among bones nestled in crystal-lined sky caves, in…

Live jazz with Matt Maclennan trio

by Live jazz with Matt Maclennan trio

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…

Gin & Jazz

by The Local

One of the city’s most consistently great nights of music. Gin and Jazz at the Local

Catherine Robertson’s Comedy Hour!

by Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs

Wednesday is COMEDY TIME down at Bearlys House of Blues! Things started just after 8pm, C’mon down early to grab your spot – there’s great drink specials all night long, along with a bunch of a great non-alcoholic…

Peter Fillman

by Peter Fillman

Peter Fillman at The Old Triangle

Wine Wednesday with Dodge Levatte

by Durty Nelly’s

Wine Wednesday with Dodge Levatte at Durty Nelly’s.

Storytime by TFPG

by Friends of the Public Gardens

Storytime by TFPG at the Halifax Public Gardens, presented by the Friends of the Public Gardens.

Morgan Davis Happy Hour

by Morgan Davis

Award-winning blues guitarist Morgan Davis plays a laid-back happy-hour matinee set at Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs.

Board Room Musical Bingo: Broadway Music!

by Board Room Game Cafe

Board Room Musical Bingo: Broadway Music!

Beaty Centre | Date Night

by Beaty Centre | Date Night

Beaty Centre | Date Night

TFPG Present: Country Music in the City

by Friends of the Public Gardens

TFPG Present: Country Music in the City at the Halifax Public Gardens, presented by the Friends of the Public Gardens.

Date Night at Beaty Centre for Marine Biodiversity

by Beaty Centre for Marine Biodiversity

Looking for a fun and unique evening together? Experience our aquaria space in a whole new light as Beaty Centre transforms with twinkling lights and relaxing ocean-inspired music. Wander through our exhibits, slow…

Drunken Noodles

by Carbon Arc Cinema

Screening presented by Carbon Arc Cinema, Halifax's independent art-house cinema.

Author Talk: We Use What We Have Recipes, by Alex MacLaren

by Bookmark

An author talk with Alex MacLaren on the cookbook We Use What We Have Recipes, hosted by Bookmark at Paul O'Regan Hall.

Joe & Adam

by Joe & Adam

Joe & Adam at Durty Nelly’s.

Halifax Speed Dating Ages 40-50

by 15FirstDates

A fun evening of speed dating for ages 40-50. Meet up to 15 other singles on short dates at The Duke's Public House.

Neon Sign Comedy Vol VIII

by Luba Magnus

Comedy in a bookstore! Who could want more! Quality stand-up comedy in an intimate setting! Last Thursday of every month at Trident Cafe. Neon Sign Comedy features some of the best comedians in the country, from CBC,…

Better Times Comedy at Good Robot

by Good Robot Brewing

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,…

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

by The Bus Stop Theatre

Book by Rachel Sheinkin Music and Lyrics by William Finn Conceived by Rebecca Feldman A hilarious and heartfelt musical comedy about awkward adolescence, fierce competition, and very big words. Ekko Theatre presents The…

East Coast Country Song Circle

by Cameron Nickerson, Tayler Jenson, Brooklyn Blackmore & Brandon Davis

A country songwriters' circle at The Carleton featuring Cameron Nickerson, Tayler Jenson, Brooklyn Blackmore and Brandon Davis. General admission seated show.

The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Live In Halifax NS

by The Diamond Mine Agency

The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Live In Halifax NS

Pro-Am Night Halifax

by Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club

Yuk Yuk's Pro-Am Night showcases up-and-coming amateur comedians alongside seasoned pros at Halifax's Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club. Uncensored show; discretion advised.

Michael Haley

by Michael Haley

Michael Haley at The Old Triangle

The Gourmet Club

by The Gourmet Club

The Gourmet Club live at Bearly's House of Blues and Ribs, 8:30pm.

Dodge Levatte

by Dodge Levatte

Dodge Levatte at Durty Nelly’s.

Kizomba in the Fog

by Tide & Tempo

Kizomba social dancing at the Halifax Waterfront, Thursdays 10pm to midnight, following the Tide & Tempo social. Free and outdoors.

East Coast Markets & Exchange 2026 Summer Marketplace & Shows

by East Coast Markets & Exchange

East Coast Markets & Exchange is a free, two-day multicultural event on the Halifax Waterfront that celebrates the diversity, cultures, and communities that make Nova Scotia unique. The event features a vibrant…

2026 Summer Multicultural Marketplace & Shows

by East Coast Markets & Exchange

East Coast Markets & Exchange is a free, two-day multicultural event on the Halifax Waterfront that celebrates the diversity, cult

Big Easy Fridays with Mike Cowie & John Alphonse

by Big Easy Fridays with Mike Cowie & John Alphonse

Big Easy Fridays with Mike Cowie & John Alphonse — live at Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs.

The Currents

by Carbon Arc Cinema

Screening presented by Carbon Arc Cinema, Halifax's independent art-house cinema.