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