Events
Halifax is a city which hosts a myriad of year-round festivals and events to match everyone’s interests. Set sail aboard a three-masted schooner. Feel the emotion of a Shakespearean play performed out in the open on the edge of the sea. Or show your colours in Atlantic Canada’s largest Pride Festival.
For a more detailed listing of Halifax gay events from Halifax Rainbow Encyclopedia click here.
FESTIVALS
July 11-19, 2008
Atlantic Jazz Festival
Nova Scotia’s premiere celebration of world class jazz, blues and world music! From stellar stage shows to intimate and casual concerts, from a giant block party to cool collaborations, from slick and refined to funky and edgy, the Atlantic Jazz Festival satisfies every musical palate.
July 20-27, 2008
Halifax Pride ’08
Atlantic Canada’s Largest Pride Festival! An integral part of Canada’s history as an open and diverse society, Pride Week in Halifax is a one-of-a-kind event.
August 8-17, 2008
Halifax International Busker Festival
Whether it’s jugglers, fire-breathers, contortionists, or musicians, the Busker Festival has it all. One of the world’s largest busker festivals, international street performers demonstrate their unique talents and skills.
August 28 – September 7, 2008
Atlantic Fringe Festival
The Atlantic Fringe Festival celebrates its 18th edition with 40+ new theatre and dance shows from Atlantic Canada, Ontario, the U.S., etc. Musicals, dramas, comedies, dances, performance, belly dancers and much more.
September 11-20, 2008
Atlantic Film Festival
Considered one of the top four film festivals in Canada, The Atlantic Film Festival is a ten-day celebration of film and video from the Atlantic Provinces, Canada and around the world. What festival would be complete without star-studded red carpet galas and industry parties?
September 11-October 12, 2008
DRUM!
DRUM! A spectacular entertainment experience featuring the rhythms and music of Nova Scotia’s Aboriginal, Acadian, Celtic and Black cultures.
October 21-25, 2008
Halifax Pop Explosion
Canada’s most exciting festival of independent music celebrates its sixteenth anniversary. Combining the excitement of the global underground music scene with the booming Halifax indie pop scene, the festival also includes all genres and types of new music, from post-hard core punk to alt-country, hip hop to metal.
February 2008
Cuisine & Wine Savour Food Festival
The Savour Food and Wine Festival is a month-long celebration of Nova Scotia's culinary creations and amazing libations. The festival presents 22 events across the province, the Dine Out Nova Scotia program as well as the main Savour Show featuring over 60 booths of taste sensations.
February 5-9, 2008
In the Dead of Winter Music Festival
The In the Dead of Winter festival is an acoustic based festival held annually in Halifax. The festival aims to showcase the diversity of acoustic music in the Atlantic Region, Canada, and the United States.
April 2008
ComedyFest
Ha!ifax Comedy Fest offers comedy for everyone. Fourteen comedy events in nine venues featuring acclaimed homegrown, domestic and international comedians.
May 16-18, 2008
Blue Nose International Marathon
Come be part of any one of six events over the 4th annual award-winning Blue Nose International Marathon in Halifax! Suitable for every skill level with a variety of race distances.
June 20-22, 2008
Nova Scotia Multicultural Festival
A three-day event celebrating Nova Scotia’s cultural diversity with music, dancing, food and more!
THEATRE
September - July
Neptune Theatre
Located in the heart of downtown Halifax’s business community, Neptune Theatre’s season includes five Fountain Hall productions including world-class musicals such as Beauty and the Beast; three productions in the more intimate Studio Theatre and a family focused Holiday Season show. This season’s line-up includes: The Producers, White Christmas and The Retreat from Moscow.
October - May
Eastern Front Theatre
Your window to the outside world of great contemporary theatre. The company focuses on Atlantic Canadian theatre artists and their work, provides creative opportunities, and increases the body and vitality of our dramatic literature.
July – early September
Shakespeare by the Sea
Share the performance passion and storytelling, through professional outdoor theatre running each summer in Point Pleasant Park.
July – September (Wolfville, NS)
Atlantic Theatre Festival
Wolfville’s Atlantic Theatre Festival presents high quality professional productions of classical theatre.
March – December
Chester Playhouse
The Chester Playhouse operates from March to December with a full slate of events. At the heart of each year remains the Chester Summer Festival of Performances.
Find out more about what is happening by visiting: www.thecoast.ca
