Festivals
The Halifax festival season runs from May until October each year with many Festivals celebrating everything art, culture, music, friends, family and food!
Celebrate the North End at the Gottingen Street Festival
Summertime celebrations are coming to the North End of Halifax! The 12th Annual Gottingen Street Festival will embrace the iconic North End for an exciting community event on July 11, 2026. It will be a day of music, culture, and local pride! Gottingen Street between Cogswell and Buddy Daye Street
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AFRIFEST: African Festival of Arts and Culture
The African Festival of Arts and Culture is an annual festival that showcases the unique cultural heritage and artistic works of people of African descent living in Nova Scotia. This event will take place at the Sackville Landing, on Lower Water Street, and is open to the public. AFRIFEST: African
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The Dartmouth Comic Arts Festival
Do you have a comic-loving kid? If so, this is a must-see event for you. The Dartmouth Comic Arts Festival – DCAF is returning this summer to Alderney Landing on August 8th & 9th. DCAF Talks take place on Saturday at the Alderney Gate Library, and DCAF Shops is Sunday
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Canada Day Family Fun at Sackville Communities Days
Sackville Community Days is a community, family-oriented celebration organized around Canada Day. Some of the activities include the parade at 9 am on July 1st, a Teddy Bear Picnic in the afternoon on July 1st, and the fireworks on July 4th at 10 pm. Visit their Facebook page and website
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The Kiwanis Mother Goose Festival
FREE family fun in Downtown Dartmouth’s Ferry Terminal Park! Activities include bouncy castles, meeting farm animals, meeting nursery rhyme friends, digging for treasure, puppet shows from Maritime Marionettes and more! Kiwanis Mother Goose Festival Date: July 11, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Venue: Ferry Terminal Park Address: 88
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Halifax Celtic Cultural Festival
Celtic Roots are plentiful in our city, and what better way to celebrate with neighbours, friends and community than at The Halifax Celtic Festival 2026! Join in the fun and find music, dance, food, cultural events and family-friendly activities. Best part? Events are FREE! Check out the complete schedule of
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Halifax Pride Parade
The Halifax Pride Parade is one of the city’s best events of the year! Whether you find a spot on a downtown sidewalk or march in the Parade itself, this is your chance to show your pride! The parade route can be found HERE. Pride Parade Halifax Date: July 18, 2026
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Amazing Halifax Summer Festivals You Won’t Want to Miss
Halifax comes alive again this summer with tons of exciting festivals for everyone. Whether you enjoy jazz or jugglers, parades or performers, or tasty eats, here are our top picks for family-friendly Halifax summer festivals you won’t want to miss! Ocean Week Halifax Dates: May 30 – June 7, 2026
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The Halifax Busker Festival
The Halifax Busker Festival is back for another summer! Electrifying performers will take to multiple stages during this festival for incredible international and local performances. A full schedule of events will be available on their website. The Halifax Busker Festival Dates: July 29 – August 3, 2026 Time: July 29,
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FREE Performances at the Halifax Jazz Festival
The Halifax Jazz Festival returns July 7-12, 2026, with free programs for kids and daytime performances from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM each day of the festival. The Kid Zone, located beside the TD Main Stage, will have lots of FREE entertainment for your kiddo. There will also be performances
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