This month: Live Music events in Halifax

A Day in Dublin

by Durty Nelly's Irish Pub

2pm-5pm Prime Rib roast. 2:30-3:30 Irish dancers take the stage with a live performance every Sunday, plus live music through the afternoon.

Sunday Concert - Lark and Lyre

by Lark and Lyre

Sunday Concert - Lark and Lyre at the Halifax Public Gardens, presented by the Friends of the Public Gardens.

The Fog (Digby Neck)

by The Fog

Live music matinee with The Fog at Bearly's House of Blues and Ribs.

All Saints Cathedral Choir

by Cathedral Church of All Saints

All Saints Cathedral Choir

Patouche Collective Album Release Show

by Patouche Collective Album Release Show

New Acadian supergroup Patouche Collective (Maxim Cormier guitar, Gervais Cormier guitar and harmonica, Malcolm MacNeil fiddle, Ben Smith fiddle, Amelia Parker fiddle and Ed Wordsworth bass) gather to celebrate the…

Kyle

by Kyle

Kyle at The Old Triangle

Michael Lloyd

by Michael Lloyd

Sunday nights belong to Mike Lloyd. Known for high-energy sets and crowd-pleasing covers, Mike brings a country flair to the classics.

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.

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.

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,…

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 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.

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…

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.

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.

Joe & Adam

by Joe & Adam

Joe & Adam at Durty Nelly’s.

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.

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.

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.

Dodge Levatte

by Dodge Levatte

Dodge Levatte at Durty Nelly’s.

An Abstract Illusion at Seahorse Tavern

by An Abstract Illusion

Progressive metal band An Abstract Illusion performs live at the Seahorse Tavern in Halifax on August 28, 2026.

Southbound Sinners

by Southbound Sinners

Local southern rock aficionados Southbound Sinners crank out tunes by the best in the genre for their début show at The Carleton on Friday, August 28th. Show time is 8 PM and tickets are only $12.50 + HST. *** There…

Caito Macdonald Trio

by Caito Macdonald Trio

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…

The Mellotones

by The Mellotones

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…

Surfrajettes

by The Surfrajettes

Toronto surf-rock band The Surfrajettes bring their reverb-drenched instrumental sound to the Marquee Ballroom. Doors 8:00 PM, show 8:30 PM.

Diggin' Up Grubs

by Diggin' Up Grubs

Diggin' Up Grubs live at Bearly's House of Blues and Ribs, 9:30pm.

FiddleStix

by FiddleStix

FiddleStix at The Old Triangle

FOMO FRIDAY

by FOMO FRIDAY

FOMO FRIDAY at The Dome.

TFPG Present - Trois Rivages

by The Friends of the Public Gardens

Trois Rivages performs a free outdoor concert at the Halifax Public Gardens bandstand, presented by The Friends of the Public Gardens.

The Relics

by The Relics

The Relics live at Bearly's House of Blues and Ribs, 4pm.

Dodge Levatte

by Dodge Levatte

Dodge Levatte at Durty Nelly’s.

Colrain Album Release Show w/ George Woodhouse

by Colrain

After opening for Hobo Aquarium in November last year, Colrain, along with George Woodhouse, take the stage at The Carleton on Saturday, August 29th to celebrate the release of a new album. Everything kicks off at 8 PM…

The Joy Curve with Paul St.Amand

by The Joy Curve

The Joy Curve with Paul St.Amand

FiddleStix

by FiddleStix

FiddleStix at The Old Triangle

Sunday Concert - Will Fisher Group

by Will Fisher Group

Sunday Concert - Will Fisher Group at the Halifax Public Gardens, presented by the Friends of the Public Gardens.

A Day in Dublin

by A Day in Dublin

A Day in Dublin at Durty Nelly’s.

The Hand Me Downs (Old-time, Bluegrass)

by The Hand Me Downs

The Hand Me Downs (Old-time, Bluegrass)

All Saints Cathedral Choir

by All Saints Cathedral Choir

All Saints Cathedral Choir at Cathedral Church of All Saints

Sunday night blues jam

by Sunday night blues jam

Sunday night blues jam at Bearly’s House of Blues & Ribs

Mark Hippern

by Mark Hippern

Mark Hippern at The Old Triangle

Michael Lloyd

by Michael Lloyd

Michael Lloyd at Durty Nelly’s.

Dave MacIsaac

by Dave MacIsaac

One of Nova Scotia's pre-eminent musicians on fiddle and guitar, Dave MacIsaac is a go-to player in Atlantic Canada known for exceptional skill and deep knowledge of traditional music. Live at The Old Triangle Irish…

Jordan LeBlanc

by Jordan LeBlanc

Jordan LeBlanc at Durty Nelly’s.

Jazz Night

by Jazz Night

Jazz Night at Ragazzi Restobar

Leo Cox Trio

by Leo Cox Trio

Leo Cox Trio at Economy Shoe Shop

Theo MacIntosh

by Theo MacIntosh

Theo MacIntosh — live music at The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse.