Festivals & Events

Halifax events and festivals bring out the best of Nova Scotia’s culture.

Whether you’re a music lover, theatre and film buff, outdoor enthusiast, or prefer to wine & dine, Halifax has something for everyone. Lace up those sneakers and get ready to “run this town” at the Scotiabank Blue Nose Marathon, and challenge yourself at the inaugural Epic Dartmouth, a series of three races including swimming, cycling and running. History buffs will love exploring the Halifax Titanic connection and learning more about the role Halifax played in the famous Titanic disaster of 1912. See actual Titanic artifacts and experience a once in a lifetime Titanic exhibit or event. Come celebrate the Halifax arts and culture scene with Symphony Nova Scotia’s annual end-of-season celebration, Beer and Beethoven featuring live symphonic music from Beethoven to pop. Laugh out loud at the talented line-up of performers at the Ha!ifax Comedy Fest. Enjoy Halifax, Nova Scotia’s celebrated culinary scene and all things local at the Saltscapes East Coast Expo.

We invite you to come experience the top events and festivals in 2012! View Halifax festivals for more details, and to search by month.

Scotiabank Blue Nose Marathon
May 18 - May 20 2012
On Your Marks. Get Set. Giv'er
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Halifax Greek Fest
June 07 - June 10 2012
A weekend of authentic greek ent...
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Raise a Little Hellp IV
June 07 - June 07 2012
A fantastic night of music, food...
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OUTeast Film Festival
June 14 - June 17 2012
Go All-OUT this June!
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RBC Multicultural Festival
June 22 - June 24 2012
Together – Charting a New Begi...
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Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo
July 01 - July 08 2012
World's Biggest and Best Annual ...
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Epic Dartmouth
July 01 - July 01 2012
Three Great Races, One EPIC Day!
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Maritime Fiddle Festival
July 05 - July 09 2012
The pre-eminent Old Time Fiddlin...
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TD Halifax Jazz Festival
July 06 - July 14 2012
Atlantic Canada’s largest musi...
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Manulife Dragon Boat Festival
July 14 - July 14 2012
"In addition to the races, parti...
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Tall Ships Nova Scotia Festival
July 19 - July 29 2012
"This is the only way to experie...
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Halifax Pride Festival
July 22 - July 29 2012
Atlantic Canada's Largest LGBTQ ...
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Telus World Skins Game
July 29 - July 31 2012
Featuring 5 of the top PGA playe...
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Halifax International Busker Festival
August 02 - August 12 2012
Whether it's jugglers, fire-brea...
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Halifax Seaport Beerfest
August 10 - August 11 2012
Atlantic Canada's largest beer f...
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SWATCH FIVB Junior World Championships
August 28 - September 02 2012
Get served with excitement again...
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Atlantic Fringe Festival
August 30 - September 09 2012
"Something for everyone - or not."
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Atlantic Film Festival
September 13 - September 22 2012
Enjoy the best local & internati...
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Nova Scotia Fall Wine Festival
September 16 - October 15 2012
"Celebrate our very own wines"
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Nocturne: Art at Night
October 13 - October 13 2012
"An annual festival bringing art...
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The Halifax Pop Explosion
October 16 - October 20 2012
The Halifax Pop Explosion is a f...
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Holiday Parade of Lights
November 17 - November 17 2012
"17TH ANNUAL CHRONICLE HERALD HO...
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CTV Two and HRM Celebrate New Year's Eve
December 31 - January 01 2013
We Welcome 2013 with Incredible ...
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