Credit: Dine Around
February is the month for love, so it is a good time to cozy up with your special someone while the snow is falling. The cold doesn’t bother Halifax anyways. So, check out the activities listed below and have a good time in and around Halifax this February.
Sackville Snow Days Festival
Over the long weekend in February, the Sackville Snow Day Festival will get you out in the snow. Go skating, build a snowman and watch the Big parade and fireworks show. There is lots of fun to be had in the snow and even more when you are warming up inside.
Details
February 13–16, 2026
Sackville
Food & Drink Events this February
Dine Around
Details
February 1 – 28, 2026
Halifax
$10 to $60
Valentine’s Soiree
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with your love with a romantic and luxurious escape, where elegance, atmosphere, and unforgettable moments come together for a truly memorable evening.
Indulge in a romantic four-course dinner for two, enjoy live performances by Jell Tucker and Jack Rivera, dance the night away with DJ Emman, and elevate the experience with a luxurious overnight stay, complimentary hot buffet breakfast, and access to our indoor heated pool and hot tub. Details
February 14, 2026, at 6 pm
Halifax Tower Hotel & Conference Centre, 15 Lakelands Blvd, Halifax
$349 for two before tax; Dinner and dance $99/person (before tax)
Galentine’s Day Tea
Join us on Chocolate Lake for an afternoon affair filled with great conversation, exquisite tea and delectable treats!
Details
February 14, 2026 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel, 250 St Margarets Bay Rd, Halifax
$43.93 per person
Whiskey Dinner
Join us at Durty Nelly’s for our first ever Whiskey Dinner, an intimate, guided pairing experience designed for whiskey lovers and the curious alike. This seated event runs from 6:00 to 8:00 PM and features four curated courses paired with select whiskeys, with tastings led by James Papastavros, Toronto based AMCA Brand Ambassador, and proudly sponsored by Bushmills.
Details
February 9, 2026, from 6 pm to 8 pm
Durty Nelly’s Irish Pub, 1645 Argyle Street, Halifax
$50The Hammer & The Rose Tour
with special guest Mariel Buckley
Live Shows, Exhibitions, and Other Events
Matt Andersen
Details
February 5 – 8, 2026, at 8 pm
Light House Arts Centre, Halifax
$55.56 – $72.44
Scotiabank Noon Skate
Enjoy a free lunch hour skate! Scotiabank Noon Skates are free, public open skates at Scotiabank Centre.
Details
Monday, February 9 & 16, 2026, from 12 pm to 1 pm
Scotiabank Centre, 1800 Argyle Street, Halifax
Free
Halifax Thunderbirds
Watch the Halifax Thunderbirds take on the Buffalo Bandits on February 14th.
Details
February 14, 2026, at 7 pm
Scotiabank Centre, 1800 Argyle Street, Halifax
Prices start at $31 plus fees and taxes
Hypothermic Half Marathon 2026
The Hypothermic Half Marathon is a winter half-marathon and 10K event.
Details
February 15, 2026, at 8 am
Ashburn Golf Course, 3250 Joseph Howe Dr, Halifax
$77 – $106
Celebrations and Revelations 2026: Jah’Mila and Julian Taylor
In honour of African Heritage Month join the Museum and Joy Bullen for Celebrations and Revelations, a concert featuring award-winning artists Jah’Mila and Julian Taylor.
The concert will bring music, heritage, identity and storytelling together with two artists whose work speaks to migration, memory, belonging and the power of song. Details
Friday, February 6, 2026, at 7:00 pm
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, 1055 Marginal Rd, Dartmouth
$40
Beethoven’s Violin Concerto
Beethoven’s Violin Concerto is a mighty mammoth of the violin repertoire, renowned for its sheer scale and serene, spacious elegance. Symphony Nova Scotia proudly presents this monumental work together with virtuoso violinist Blake Pouliot – one of Canada’s most in demand young violinists and “a player who is clearly going to be a major force in the violin world” (Whole Note). Don’t miss the show stopping performance of this exhilarating orchestral triumph alongside Sibelius’ dreamy, enchanting Pelléas and Mélisande – an emotional exploration of forbidden love, deep turmoil, and the power of fate and destiny.
Details
February 12, 2026, at 7:30 pm
Rebecca Cohn, 6101 University Avenue, Halifax
$25 – $42
Darcy & Jer: Average At Best
Join the hilarious duo for a night of comedy, charm, and laughter this Valentine’s Day!
Details
February 13, 2026, at 8 pm
Rebecca Cohn, 6101 University Avenue, Halifax
$46.00 – $188.50
Valentine’s Day Singles Dance
Join Halifax Singles Dances for their Valentine’s Day Dance. Meet, greet, and dance with 300 singles from 8:30 pm to 12:30 am.
Details
February 14, 2026 at 8:30 pm
Mill Cove Brew Pub, 961 Bedford Hwy, Bedford
$23 cash
Winter Songs
The great Canadian mezzo-soprano Allyson McHardy has performed at the Paris, Chicago and San Francisco Operas, and with conductors including Johannes Debus, Seiji Ozawa, and Trevor Pinnock. With the extraordinary pianist Carson Becke, she brings a seasonally appropriate program celebrating the joys and challenges of winter, showcasing a brand-new song cycle by Ottawa composer Robert Rival.
Details
February 11, 2026, at 7:30 pm
6181 Lady Hammond Rd, Halifax
$20 – $35
Resurrected Hearts Concert with Stewart Legere
Join “Dartmouth’s Songbird” Stewart Legere, producer and MC Waants, and some special guests for an evening of collective nostalgia, celebrating iconic songs revived by classic film and television (and TikTok!) in this intimate candlelight cabaret at Alderney Landing.
February 14, 2026, at 7:30 pm
Alderney Landing Theatre, 2 Ochterloney St, Dartmouth
Pay-What-You-Can ($25 / $35 / $45)
2026 Africa Festival of Arts and Culture Black History Month Dinner
Join us in celebrating Black History Month with a dinner event featuring African cuisine, music, and art.
Details
February 14, 2026, at 6 pm
Rosaria Hall, Seton Road, Halifax
$55.02
Bon Jovi/Bryan Adams Valentine’s Tribute
Don’t miss the Bon Jovi Brian Adams tribute on February 14 at the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium!
Details
February 14, 2026, at 7:30 pm
Rebecca Cohn, 6101 University Avenue, Halifax
$59.25-$66.25
Classic Albums Live Performs Pink Floyd – Dark Side of the Moon
Classic Albums Live knows how to perform this album, it’s complex and full of soul. Just getting the alarm clocks together was
a feat. All the little voices, then you had to find someone who could sing ‘great gig in the sky’. We did, and it’s joyous. The musicians care about this album; it was our flagship show in 2003. It’s the album that changed everything. It’s a masterpiece that will be remembered forever. Details
February 13, 2026, at 8 pm
Light House Arts Centre, Halifax
$50
2026 Edition of the Halifax Black Film Festival
This Festival is dedicated to giving unique voices in cinema the opportunity to present audiences with new ways of looking at the world.
Details
February 20 – 24, 2026
In-person and Online
Phil Hanley
Originally from Oshawa, Canada, Phil is now a key figure in the NYC comedy scene, performing regularly at the Comedy Cellar. With nearly 600K followers on Instagram and 370K on TikTok, he’s appeared on major late-night shows like The Tonight Show, Late Night with Seth Meyers, and The Late Late Show. Details
February 22, 2026, at 7 pm
Light House Arts Centre, 1800 Argyle Street Suite 301, Halifax
$41 and up
Two Orchestras Play Berlioz
More than 80 musicians take the stage as Symphony Nova Scotia joins forces with the Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra! Together, the NSYO, alongside their professional mentors from the Symphony, are proud to present an exhilarating performance of Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique. This massive, bombastic orchestral phenomenon features two tubas and two sets of timpanis, and it tells the tale of the composer’s struggle with unrequited love.
Details
February 22, 2026, at 2:00 pm
Rebecca Cohn, 6101 University Avenue, Halifax
$23
The Offspring
Get your tickets to the Offspring show with guests Bad Religion at the Scotiabank Centre.
Details
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 7:30 pm
Scotiabank Centre, 1800 Argyle Street, Halifax
$45.00 plus fees and up
RUM RAGGED AND SHANNEYGANOCK- EAST COAST FESTIVAL SHOW!
Get ready for a powerhouse night of Newfoundland and Labrador Folk and Trad! The bands are true Newfoundland ambassadors, well-known for their authentic brand of Newfoundland folk music and their rollicking high-energy live shows. Expect hard-driving traditional tunes, heartfelt ballads, and plenty of crowd interaction from two of Canada’s most acclaimed folk groups. Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering them for the first time, this is one night you won’t want to miss! Details
February 28, 2026, at 8 pm
Light House Arts Centre, Halifax
$45 and up
Star Wars vs. Star Trek
All of your favourite Star Wars themes like the Imperial March and Duel of the Fates, alongside your most beloved Star Trek music from The Original Series, The Next Generation, and more!
Details
February 27 – 28, 2026, at 7:30 pm
Rebecca Cohn, 6101 University Avenue, Halifax
$42 and up