Events & Activities - Halifax

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Initial Lineup of Performers For 2024 JUNOfest in Halifax Announced

JUNOfest, presented by CBC Music, is set to bring an impressive lineup of over 100 artists from across the nation to Halifax and Dartmouth for a two-day… Read more »

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Ice, Music, and More: Dartmouth’s Biggest Winter Festival Returns This Weekend

The Downtown Dartmouth Ice Festival, presented by East Coast Credit Union, is set to return with an exciting new edition this weekend. From January 26th to 28th,… Read more »

Great Outdoors Comedy Festival Announces Initial Lineup For Halifax, Winnipeg, Ottawa and London Events; Tickets on Sale Friday

Great Outdoors Comedy Festival Announces Initial Lineup For Halifax, Winnipeg, Ottawa and London Events; Tickets on Sale Friday

The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival, known for its vibrant live comedy performances in outdoor settings, has announced its initial lineup for 2024. Expanding beyond its initial launch… Read more »

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Cirque du Soleil Bringing Corteo to Halifax in June 2024; Presale Tickets Now Available

Cirque du Soleil’s captivating arena production Corteo is set to dazzle audiences at the Scotiabank Centre in Halifax for the first time in June of 2024, with… Read more »

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Travel the World in a Night: What to Expect When Glow Gardens Halifax Returns For 2023 Season

Glow Gardens “Around the World” invites families and visitors to immerse themselves in a dazzling spectacle of lights and interactive experiences. This winter attraction offers a magical… Read more »

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Lennie Gallant Bringing The Innkeepers Christmas Tour Across the Maritimes

Award-winning East Coast singer-songwriter Lennie Gallant is set to dazzle audiences with his 2023 rendition of The Innkeeper’s Christmas. This festive tour featuring holiday classics, original seasonal… Read more »

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10 Reasons to Visit Kentville During October

Often called the Heart of the Annapolis Valley, Kentville is a breath of fresh air. Close by to New Minas, Wolfville, and many other small communities, Kentville… Read more »

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Habitat’s HUGE House Party: Habitat for Humanity Nova Scotia to Host Grand Fundraiser with Star-studded Lineup

In an endeavour to further its mission of ensuring every Nova Scotian has a decent and safe home, Habitat for Humanity Nova Scotia is set to host… Read more »

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2023 Halifax Seaport Cider & Beerfest and FIZZFEST Begins Today

Celebrated as one of Canada’s top festivals, the 15th annual Halifax Seaport Cider & Beerfest and the 2nd annual FIZZFEST kicks off today. Taking place from August… Read more »

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Halifax Urban Folk Festival Announces Headliners For 2023 Edition; Tickets on Sale June 30

Halifax Urban Folk Festival (HUFF) is back with a bang for its 14th edition, and this year’s lineup is nothing short of exceptional. The festival, known for… Read more »

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Theatre Nova Scotia’s Exciting Lineup For a Summer of Captivating Performances

Theatre Nova Scotia is set to bring the magic of live performances to the province this summer with a lineup of 20 diverse and locally-produced productions.

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Wildfire Recovery: Matt Mays, Neon Dreams to Headline Fundraiser Concert in Halifax This Week

The Nova Scotia music industry is joining forces to support those affected by the devastating wildfires with a WILDFIRE RECOVERY CONCERT at the Scotiabank Centre in Halifax… Read more »

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Blue Mountain-Birch Cove Lakes National Urban Park Near Halifax One Step Closer to Fruition

A pre-feasibility study by Parks Canada confirmed that the proposed site near Halifax meets initial prerequisites for national urban park designation, the federal government announced today. This… Read more »

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Nova Scotia’s Rock the Fiddle Music Festival Announces 2023 Headliners

Get Ready to Rock the Fiddle at Sydney Waterfront in Cape Breton! Mark your calendars, music lovers! Rock the Fiddle festival is making a triumphant return to… Read more »

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Halifax Citadel to Cape Breton: What’s New in 2023 at Parks Canada Sites in Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia is a treasure trove of natural beauty and rich history, and Parks Canada ensures the protection and preservation of some of these remarkable sites. In… Read more »

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Nova Scotia Announces Celebrations to Mark King Charles III’s Coronation

The coronation of King Charles III alongside Queen Camilla is set to take place on Saturday, May 6, in London, England, and Nova Scotia will mark the… Read more »

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2023 TD Halifax Jazz Festival Announces Main Stage Lineup

Get ready to party on the Halifax Waterfront! TD Halifax Jazz Festival has announced the Main Stage artists for the 38th annual festival, which runs from July… Read more »

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Jane Goodall Coming to Halifax & Montreal This May

The Jane Goodall Institute of Canada has announced that renowned conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall will be returning to Canada this May for two live events in Montreal… Read more »

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Nova Scotia’s Stan Rogers Folk Festival Announces Kick Off Concert Lineup

Stan Rogers Folk Festival has announced the kick-off concert of the 2023 edition. The 26th edition of Stanfest will officially start on Friday, July 21, and run… Read more »

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Megadeth to Tour 12 Canadian Cities on 2023 Crush the World Tour; Onsale Mar 9th

Thrash metal legends Megadeth have announced their upcoming Canadian tour, set to begin on April 28 in Abbotsford and end in Atlantic Canada with two shows, including… Read more »

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Jerry Seinfeld Headlining Halifax’s Great Outdoors Comedy Festival; Pre-sale March 2

The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival is bringing Jerry Seinfeld to the Halifax edition of the comedy extravaganza this summer. The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival is a 19+… Read more »

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Fizzfest: Festival Celebrating Bubblies Debuting at Halifax Seaport Cider & Beerfest This Week

There is one more reason to get tickets for Halifax Seaport Cider & Beerfest happening this week. A carbonated event, Fizzfest, celebrating all things bubbly will debut… Read more »

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Immersive Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel Exhibition Coming to Halifax This Week

You don’t have to travel to Rome to see the stunning frescos by Michelangelo adorning Sistine Chapel. This year, the exquisite work by one of the greatest… Read more »

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100 Family Fun Activities in Halifax Metro

Halifax is a truly special place that is the perfect balance of rural and urban areas, wrapped by the ocean into one beautiful region. Each area of… Read more »