This month: Community events in Halifax

Garrett Mason at Bearly’s

by Bearly’s House of Blues and Ribs

Juno and Maple Blues award winner Garrett Mason has been a staple of the Canadian blues scene for over two decades. His current engagement at Bearly’s makes for an unmissable Tuesday night. You’re going to want to make him part of your plans for the evening.

Canada Day at the Museum 2026

by Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21

Join us for one of Fenton the Bear’s favourite days of the year! Enjoy family-friendly, interactive activities, live performances and community programming that highlight stories, cultures and experiences from across the country. Wondering what to expect? Here’s some things to make your decision

Mawio'mi at The Halifax Oval

by HRM Civic Events

Celebrate KANA'TA Canada Day together with an afternoon full of traditional art, games, and performances from Indigenous communities at the Emera Oval on the Halifax Common.

Halifax Commons Family Day

by HRM Civic Events

Celebrate Family Day at the Halifax Commons on July 1st from 11 AM to 10 PM. Enjoy a full day of free skating, swimming, children's games, and bouncy castles for the whole family.

CANADA D'EH ROOFTOP PARTY @ THE DECKS

by ALIVE ENTERTAINMENT

Celebrate Canada Day on Halifax's ONLY multi-level patio, overlooking the heart of Downtown & the Halifax Harbour. Secure your spot for $10!

DESI SUMMER FEST - Season 3 – Canada Day Celebration : FREE ENTRY

by Limitless Event Management

Celebrate Canada Day with Desi vibes, music, and eats at DESI SUMMER FEST Season 3 – free entry, in person!

📖 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 on the first Wednesday of every month for a quiet night of books, beer, and blissfully low expectations for social interaction. Bring whatever you’re reading, grab a pint, find a cozy spot, and enjoy the rare and beautiful sound of nobody asking you what you do for work. Perfect for book lovers, beer lovers, introverts, and anyone looking for a low-key Wednesday night event in Hali

Paint Nite Brand Creative Events

by Paintnite.com

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3rd annual Halifax Body Arts Convention

by Brent Buchanan

Tattooing, piercings, tattoo contests, live music, pin up and vendor shopping!! Something for everyone. Don’t miss the HBAC!!

Halifax Gals & Pals: True Crime & Dine

by Halifax Gals & Pals

Gather for a delicious dinner and great conversation as we discuss a gripping true crime documentary.

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, and he can also be heard in the local rock/fusion band ‘Under the Bus’.

3rd annual Halifax Body Arts Convention

by Brent Buchanan

Tattooing, piercings, tattoo contests, live music, pin up and vendor shopping!! Something for everyone. Don’t miss the HBAC!!

Italian Opera Gala

by Bella Rose Arts Centre

Presented By Best Of Italy, Italian Wine Society Welcome to an unforgettable evening of world-class music as The Italian Wine Society in cooperation with the Italian Canadian Cultural Association proud to present the “BEST OF ITALY” OPERA GALA. This extraordinary performance showcases the internationally acclaimed Bel Canto Ensemble, part of the renowned Bel Canto Project—an artistic initiative celebrated across four continents, 34 countries, and more than 70 cities for its dedication to sharing the richness of Italy’s musical heritage. Audiences will be treated to a breathtaking program of beloved Italian arias and instrumental works performed by an exceptional lineup of artists:Rosaria Bus

3rd annual Halifax Body Arts Convention

by Brent Buchanan

Tattooing, piercings, tattoo contests, live music, pin up and vendor shopping!! Something for everyone. Don’t miss the HBAC!!

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 Halifax Tides FC (Halifax's first professional women's football/soccer club) home game day, ticketholders and fans wearing Tides merch can enjoy $7 pints of Diablo Mexican-style Lager at Good Robot Commons. Come by before kickoff, swing through after the match, or do both if you’r

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. Sunday’s service is a Choral Evensong for the Eve of St Michael and All Angels, sung by the Capella Regalis Men, Boys, & Girls Choir, directed by Nick Halley, with organist Paul Halley. Schedule

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.

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 song “Why’d You Lie” was a hit for Colin James and featured on James’ 1988 debut album.

Naloxone Training

by RadStorm

Naloxone training session at RadStorm, an all-ages community venue in Halifax. By donation.

AI Showcase and Mixer

by Volta

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

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, Ben Tucker on guitar, and Dante Kierstead on drums. Held every Tuesday from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM, this weekly modern jazz residency offers evolving sets, original music, and spontaneous sit-ins in an intimate downtown Halifax setting. With no cover charge, it is an easy way to experience groove-driven jazz and connect with Halifax’s vibrant jazz community.

Progress Pride Flag-Raising Ceremony on Studley Campus

by Dalhousie Office for Equity & Inclusion

On behalf of Student Affairs and the Office for Equity & Inclusion, the Dalhousie community is invited to join the raising of the Progress Pride Flag at Studley Quad. Rain location: atrium of the Weldon Law Building.

📖 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 on the first Wednesday of every month for a quiet night of books, beer, and blissfully low expectations for social interaction. Bring whatever you’re reading, grab a pint, find a cozy spot, and enjoy the rare and beautiful sound of nobody asking you what you do for work. Perfect fo

Halifax Networking Nights

by Networking Naturally with Dalene Allen

Join us for networking and hear from guest speaker Alison Knott!

Ari Hoenig Trio Presented by TD Halifax Jazz Festival

by Joseph Strug Concert Hall

Ari Hoenig Trio Presented by TD Halifax Jazz Festival

Craft Event

by RadStorm

Community craft event at RadStorm, an all-ages community venue in Halifax.

The Mingus Project Presented By TD Halifax Jazz Festival

by The Carleton

The Mingus Project Presented By TD Halifax Jazz Festival

Andrea Cormier

by Andrea Cormier

Andrea Cormier at Foundation Wharf at 2026-07-10T19:00:00-0300

Elysia Biro Presented by TD Halifax Jazz Festival

by The Carleton

Elysia Biro Presented by TD Halifax Jazz Festival

Men I Trust Presented by TD Halifax Jazz Festival

by Halifax Waterfront Salter Block

Men I Trust and Luna Li Presented by TD Halifax Jazz Festival

Etran De L'Aïr Presented by TD Halifax Jazz Festival

by The Marquee Ballroom

Etran De L'Aïr Presented by TD Halifax Jazz Festival

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, and he can also be heard in the local rock/fusion band ‘Under the Bus’.

Robert Lee Group Presented by TD Halifax Jazz Festival

by The Carleton

Robert Lee Group Presented by TD Halifax Jazz Festival

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. Sunday’s service is a Choral Evensong for the Eve of St Michael and All Angels, sung by the Capella Regalis Men, Boys, & Girls Choir, directed by Nick Halley, with organist Paul Halley. Schedule

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.

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 song “Why’d You Lie” was a hit for Colin James and featured on James’ 1988 debut album.

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, Ben Tucker on guitar, and Dante Kierstead on drums. Held every Tuesday from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM, this weekly modern jazz residency offers evolving sets, original music, and spontaneous sit-ins in an intimate downtown Halifax setting. With no cover charge, it is an easy way to experience groove-driven jazz and connect with Halifax’s vibrant jazz community.

Halifax Pride Flag Raising

by Halifax Pride

Halifax Pride kicks off the 2026 Pride Festival with the annual flag raising at Grand Parade, with words from board members and supporters.

RGD Design Scavenger Hunt

by RGD

A design-themed scavenger hunt through the Halifax Public Gardens, presented by RGD.

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, and he can also be heard in the local rock/fusion band ‘Under the Bus’.

TEDxArgyle St 2026

by TEDxArgyle St

x= independently organized TED event in Halifax, celebrating the spirit of “Ideas Change Everything. Join us for TEDxArgyleSt 2026 , an independently organized TEDx event hosted in the heart of Halifax. This full-day experience will feature a dynamic lineup of 20 speakers sharing bold ideas and fresh perspectives inspired by our 2026 theme: EVOLVE . EVOLVE explores growth, creativity, and transformation in a world that is constantly changing. From innovation and culture to community and personal insight, this event celebrates how we adapt, imagine, and move forward together. Capacity is limited to 80 attendees . 🎟 Ticket Pricing Early Bird Admission: $129 (available until May 20 ) Regular Admission: $145 ✨ Sponsorship Opportunities You can also sponsor TEDxArgyleSt 2026 . We welcome partnerships with organizations and brands that believe in creativity, community, and the power of ideas. Sponsorship is a meaningful way to support local voices, innovation, and a high-impact cultural experience in Halifax. For sponsorship inquiries, please contact: 📧 tedxargyle@gmail.com Attendees can expect: Thought-provoking talks across science, culture, innovation, and community A diverse lineup

SUPER RUSH (BLACK LABEL) PRIDE JULY 18

by Rumours

BLACK LABEL STRENGTH. No waiting. No slowing down. No innocent decisions. ⚡️

Just the Tip -LIVE!!!

by Serena Haines, Sexologist

Join board certified SEXOLOGIST Serena Haines for The Adult Sex Ed you wish you always had! PLUS a night of DANCING and MUSIC after

PANDA UNIVERSE

by PANDA EVENTS

WELCOME TO THE UNIVERSE

SUPER RUSH (BLACK LABEL) PRIDE JULY 18

by Rumours HFX

BLACK LABEL STRENGTH. No waiting. No slowing down. No innocent decisions. ⚡️ SUPER RUSH returns for PRIDE — louder, darker, sweatier. Administered by RAFA + ARIS all night long. 🎧 RAFA — Brazilian-born and Toronto-based, serving underground house, techno heat, and unapologetic pop chaos. Expect sweaty bodies, hypnotic rhythms, and zero control. 🎧 ARIS — Mexico-born and Halifax-rooted, delivering high-voltage circuit energy with dark, relentless beats built for the late hours. From dance floors across North America to Mexico, every set hits harder than the last. ⚠️ Side effects may include: dark thoughts, lost voices, bad decisions, and leaving with someone you “just met.” 🗓️ JULY 18 🕙 10

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. Sunday’s service is a Choral Evensong for the Eve of St Michael and All Angels, sung by the Capella Regalis Men, Boys, & Girls Choir, directed by Nick Halley, with organist Paul Halley. Schedule

Sunday Social: Pride Edition!

by The Board Room Game Cafe

Join us for a casual LGBT+ social at the Board Room Game Cafe — a relaxed Pride-themed gathering with games and good company.

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.

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 song “Why’d You Lie” was a hit for Colin James and featured on James’ 1988 debut album.

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, Ben Tucker on guitar, and Dante Kierstead on drums. Held every Tuesday from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM, this weekly modern jazz residency offers evolving sets, original music, and spontaneous sit-ins in an intimate downtown Halifax setting. With no cover charge, it is an easy way to experience groove-driven jazz and connect with Halifax’s vibrant jazz community.

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, and he can also be heard in the local rock/fusion band ‘Under the Bus’.

THE RAVE RELOADED: ALL WHITE PARTY

by Rhythm & Vibes Hfx

THE RAVE RELOADED: ALL WHITE PARTY Halifax, are you ready for the most anticipated party of the summer? On July 24th.

Boogie Down Broadway | The Marquee Ballroom | Halifax

by Boogie Down Broadway

Get ready to bust a move and belt out your favorite tunes at Boogie Down Broadway – A Singalong Dance Party! Ages 19+. 🎭 Boogie Down Broadway: A Singalong Dance Party! 🎭 📍Marquee Ballroom, Halifax 📅 Saturday, 25th Jul ✅ Ages 19+ It’s not a show — it’s a party! Get ready for the ultimate Broadway-inspired singalong dance party , where you are the star. For one unforgettable night, Marquee Ballroom, Halifax transforms into a high-energy celebration of the greatest musicals ever made and everyone’s invited to sing, dance, and party along. 🎶What to Expect:🎶 ✅ All-Killer Showtunes – From Wicked and Les Mis to Hamilton and more, you’ll hear all your Broadway favourites played loud and proud. ✅ Featuring a live DJ and singing host – non-stop entertainment from curtains up to lights down. ✅ Giant On-Screen Lyrics – Don’t worry about knowing the words — just follow along and belt it out. ✅ It’s all about you! – This isn’t a sit-down show. It’s a full-on singalong dance party… because the crowd IS the cast . ✅ Dance-Offs & Lip-Sync Battles – Step into the spotlight (if you dare!) or cheer on your fellow Broadway fans. ✅ Glow-Up Giveaway – Stand out from the crowd with our glow-up givea

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. Sunday’s service is a Choral Evensong for the Eve of St Michael and All Angels, sung by the Capella Regalis Men, Boys, & Girls Choir, directed by Nick Halley, with organist Paul Halley. Schedule

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.

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 song “Why’d You Lie” was a hit for Colin James and featured on James’ 1988 debut album.

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, Ben Tucker on guitar, and Dante Kierstead on drums. Held every Tuesday from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM, this weekly modern jazz residency offers evolving sets, original music, and spontaneous sit-ins in an intimate downtown Halifax setting. With no cover charge, it is an easy way to experience groove-driven jazz and connect with Halifax’s vibrant jazz community.

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, and he can also be heard in the local rock/fusion band ‘Under the Bus’.