Festivals

What is Francofest? Francofest is Halifax’s festival of Francophone cultures, taking place every October and offering a wide variety of events for everyone. The festival is organized by CCGH (Conseil Communautaire du Grand-Havre), alongside an organizing committee made up of local volunteers. This year, in 2026, we are celebrating Francofest’s
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Discover new eateries or rediscover your old faves at the Spring Edition of Downtown Dartmouth Food Crawl. Some retail shops will also be hosting pop-up food vendors. So, grab your friends, your family, and most importantly, your stretchy pants! Downtown Dartmouth Food Crawl Date: October 22, 2026 Time: 5:30 –
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This FREE festival celebrates our unique cultures through music, art, and special performances. It will be an evening of captivating fire performances, traditional cultural performances, interactive activities, food and fun, with the beautiful Halifax Harbour as the backdrop. Alderney Landing Fire and Water Cultural Festival Date: October 17, 2026 Time:
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The Bluenose Ghosts Festival, in collaboration with East Coast Scares at Alderney Landing, has something for those who crave spookiness, including a Haunted House, an Escape Room, a Crypt Ride and more! Bluenose Ghosts Festival Dates: October 4, 8-11, 15-18 & 21-31, 2026 Time: 6:30 – 9:30 PM Venue: Alderney
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Nocturne Halifax: Art at Night consists of a variety of art exhibitions and performances, staged across the galleries and public spaces of downtown Halifax and Dartmouth. It is totally FREE and designed and planned by faithful volunteers. Many exhibits are family-friendly. Nocturne: Art at Night When: October 15-18, 2026 Where:
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The Family Literacy and Heritage Fest is happening on Sunday, September 20th! Organized by Nova Noble Cause Society, this event will offer local families a full day of exploring local vendors, storytelling, literacy activities, cultural performances, arts, food and heritage experiences. Family Literacy and Heritage Fest Date: September 20, 2026
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This annual book block party features local author readings and signings, a kids’ story and activity tent, Atlantic publisher pop-ups, Pitch the Publisher, and discounted books from Nimbus and other local publishers! Find event schedule details on Instagram @nimbuspub! Word on the Hill Date: September 19, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM-3:00
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Enjoy Ukrainian food, dance, and music at Steele Wheels Motor Museum on Sunday, September 27th. Tickets are $5 for adults and free for children 12 and under. East Coast Ukrainian Festival Date: September 27, 2026 Time: 12:00-5:00 PM Venue: Steele Wheels Motor Museum, 66 Otter Lake Court, Halifax Website: www.ukrainianfest.ca/festival-2026/

The Prismatic Arts Festival is a national, multidisciplinary arts festival that showcases and celebrates innovative work by Indigenous artists and artists of colour across Canada. Based in Halifax, Prismatic has been bringing audiences vibrant, boundary-pushing new works in theatre, dance, music, film, visual arts, media arts, and spoken word since
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Watch the beautiful town of Mahone Bay come to life with over 250 handmade, life-size scarecrows. With pumpkin patches, kids’ activities, and more, this is the perfect event to celebrate the joys of this magical season. Mahone Bay Scarecrow Festival Dates: September 25 – October 12, 2026 Venue: Around Mahone
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