Festivals

The 13th Annual Maritime Tattoo and Music Festival features local Maritime and international artists, as well as tattoo culture vendors showcasing art, jewelry, and clothing. There will be lots of family fun including musical performances, entertainment, hourly contests, axe throwing and a ‘Kids Zone’. ...Read More

  Halifax comes alive again this summer with tons of exciting festivals for everyone. Whether you enjoy Jump-ups, Jazz or Jugglers, here are 11 Family-friendly Halifax Summer Festivals you won’t want to miss! JUNE Lebanese Cedar Festival When: May 30th – June 2nd, 2019 ...Read More

  For more than 3 decades, the Halifax Greek Fest has been one of the best summer festivals in the city! While the Festival may be best known for its food, they also offer an array of activities and events for guests to take ...Read More

Not only is it the family show of the summer, it’s the 41st production of The Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo!  The Tattoo is an annual week-long event held in Halifax, with performers from all over the world. This family show lasts 2.5 hours, ...Read More

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. AFRIFEST showcases visual and performing arts, as well as the culture of people of African ...Read More

It goes without saying that the Halifax Pride Parade is one of the city’s best events of the year! Not only does the Parade celebrate a remarkable display of community strength, vibrancy, activism, and beauty but it does so with music, dancing and community ...Read More

It’s the 13th Annual Lebanese Cedar Festival, offering Lebanese Culture with a Canadian Twist! At the 2019 Cedar Festival, you can savour the sights, sounds and tastes of everything Lebanese. This popular summer festival includes three evenings of world class entertainment, authentic Lebanese cuisine, Lebanese ...Read More