Halifax Events

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…

Blood on the Clocktower Teach ‘n Play

by The Board Room Game Cafe

Blood on the Clocktower Teach ‘n Play at The Board Room Game Cafe.

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.

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.…

15FirstDates Halifax Speed Dating Ages 25-35 – Oct 11

by The Duke's Public House

Go on short dates with up to 15 singles in your age range to find your perfect match. Free drink included! Tickets and details on Eventbrite.

Lucid Toons presents: Monster House

by Carbon Arc Cinema

Screening times: Sunday, October 11, 5:30 PM Gil Kenan | USA | 2006 | 91m Preceded by NFB short film "Land of the Heads" | Cédric Louis & Claude Barras | 2009 | 6m An animated horror-comedy that blends scares with a…

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…

Halifax Older Women & Younger Men Speed Dating – Oct 11

by The Duke's Public House

Age is just a number when the chemistry is right! Join us for a fun evening of speed dating to see if you can find an unexpected match! Tickets and details on Eventbrite.

The Legendary Sunday Night Blues Jam 8pm with Andrew Gillis and Special Guests!

by The Legendary Sunday Night Blues Jam

The Legendary Sunday Night Blues Jam 8pm with Andrew Gillis and Special Guests!

Theo MacIntosh

by The Old Triangle – Halifax

Theo is a piano player, guitar player and singer providing entertainment and accompaniment for events throughout Atlantic Canada.

Rocky Horror Double! The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)

by Carbon Arc Cinema

Carbon Arc Cinema screens the cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975), 100 minutes, as part of a Rocky Horror double feature. A tribute to Tim Curry.

Dalhousie Campus Blood Donation Clinic

by Student Union Building (SUB), 6136 University Avenue

The Dalhousie Blood Society, in partnership with Canadian Blood Services, is hosting an on-campus blood donation clinic in the Student Union Building from October 12th–14th. Appointments can be booked at blood.ca or…

Bearly: a Trivia 6pm

by Bearly: a Trivia

Bearly: a Trivia 6pm

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 .…

Goodwill Trivia Mondays

by Goodwill Trivia

Goodwill Trivia every Monday at Good Robot Brewing. Reservations recommended.

General Trivia w/ Abhishek – Oct 12

by Propeller Quinpool Tap Room

Test your brain with Abhishek at Propeller Quinpool—grab a beer, rally your crew, and see who actually knows their stuff on trivia night.

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

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…

Free Movie Mondays: ParaNorman

by Queen's Marque

Family-friendly stop-motion spooky comedy ParaNorman on the big screen. Via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DdqwVoKFgBT/ (@parkvideo)

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

Seniors Social

by Halifax Public Libraries

Join us for a relaxed and welcoming Seniors Social designed to support activity, connection, and community. This free program offers a mix of activity, games, and social time in a friendly, inclusive space. Participants…

Study Buddies for Newcomers

by Halifax Public Libraries

Newcomer youth can drop in for a safe and friendly environment with free tutoring in all school subjects. It's also a chance to practice fun, conversational English for youth who are new to Canada. Ages 13-21. No…

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…

Bringing the Slocum Boot Shop Back to Brier Island

by Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

Tuesday Night Talk with Kristina Inrig, President of the Joshua Slocum Society, on restoring the Slocum Boot Shop on Brier Island. Free admission, 6:30–7:30 pm at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.

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,…

The Big Sing: Robyn — Dancing On My Own

by The Basement of The Shoe

The Maritimes’ greatest group singing lesson returns with Robyn’s iconic “Dancing On My Own,” taught in three-part harmony with a surprise local guest on lead vocals. No musical skills required — show up with lyrics in…

Glen Gordon

by The Old Triangle – Halifax

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;…

Machine Learning Foundations Workshop

by Dalhousie University

This 3-day workshop offers a beginner-friendly hands-on introduction to machine learning and its application to life sciences.

Free noon-hour live music series, Mon/Wed/Fri

by Joseph Strug Concert Hall

Discover new music, support student performers, and experience the incredible range of talent in Dalhousie’s music programs. A free weekly noon-hour recital series. Monday, Wednesday & Fridays.

AI Showcase and Mixer

by Volta

Join Volta and Digital NS for an evening of showcasing AI applications, knowledge sharing and collaboration at our AI Showcase and Mixer!

Rory Makem in Concert

by The Old Triangle – Halifax

Join us in the Seanchai for an intimate night of music with one of Ireland’s greatest contemporary musicians! Doors open at 6pm & the show starts at 7:30pm. A seasoned performer with over 35 years on the road, Rory…

Limited Draft Night – Oct 14

by Brewed Battles

Enjoy a good old-fashioned limited draft with the goofiest set possible: UNFINITY! It might be as chaotic as a Chaos Draft… Tickets and details on Eventbrite.

TRIVIA at Freeman’s Fairview

by Freeman's Little New York - Fairview

Brains, Brews & Banter. Freeman’s is where SMART gets social! Join us every Wednesday 7pm End time 9pm

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…

Manilla: SBK+ (Free)

by Dancing HFX

Manilla: SBK+ (Free)

Paint Nite • The Pint Public House • Halifax – Oct 14

by The Pint Public House

Paint & sip in Halifax: create Gnome for Autumn at The Pint Public House. All supplies included, no experience needed. 19+. Tickets and details on Eventbrite.

Elevator Theatre presents Spring Awakening

by Bus Stop 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 desire, identity, and fear. Set in late…

The Black Keys

by Scotiabank Centre

Tickets and information to see The Black Keys perform live at Scotiabank Centre in Halifax. The Black Keys tickets are protected with a 100% guarantee at ConcertFix.

Gin & Jazz

by The Local

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

Blurring the Lines | Music Room Chamber Players Series

by Music Room Chamber Players

It has been said that the best performances of Classical music will sound as though they are completely improvised on the spot. Max, Silvio, and Tom will have fun blurring the lines between these musical styles as they…

DalTheatre’s Attempts on Her Life

by Main Calendar

DalTheatre’s 2026-2027 season opener, Attempts on Her Life, brings Dalhousie Acting, Composition, Costume Studies, Music, Technical Theatre, and Set Design students together to launch the Fountain School’s 2026-2027…

Catherine Robertson’s Comedy Hour!

by Catherine Robertson

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…

James Ferris

by The Old Triangle – Halifax

Karaoke with Mimi! 10pm-2am

by Karaoke with Mimi!

Karaoke with Mimi! 10pm-2am

Death Café

by Halifax Public Libraries

A welcoming and open space to discuss death and the end of life. Feel free to sit with us and listen to accounts of "end of life" celebrations and personal stories of loss. You can share your own stories as you feel…

Atelihai Inuit: Community Drop-In

by Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre

Refreshments & Supplies will be providedEmail Atelihai@mymnfc.com to learn more.

Group Read - Reclaiming Power + Place: The Final Report of the

by Indigenous Student Centre (1321 Edward St)

A group read of Reclaiming Power + Place: The Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (2019)

Dr. Carolyn Savoy Memorial Women’s Basketball Tournament

by Alumni

Named after former Tigers women’s basketball coach and member of the Dalhousie Sport Hall of Fame, the Dr. Carolyn Savoy Memorial Women’s Basketball Tournament will be running October 15-17, 2026 and will feature top U…

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…