Did you think the TD Halifax Jazz Festival was just for grown-ups? Think again! The Halifax Jazz Festival is the hottest week in July, with fun for all ages. Come down to the waterfront and chill out at one of the best summer festivals Halifax has to offer.
From July 16-20, 2025, there will be FREE programs for kids and daytime performances from 11:00 AM – 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, including daily performances by Miss Kimberley, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
This year’s festival is 70% FREE programming for all to attend. You can find a full list of FREE events at the Halifax Jazz Festival here.
There will also be FREE performances at Hydrostone Park in North End Halifax from July 18th-20th, as well as programming at the Halifax Public Libraries, July 16th, 17th, and 19th. At the Halifax Central Library on July 16th, at 10:30 AM, there will be Music for Kids by Razzmatazz, a show that will be sure to get the little ones tapping their feet!
Halifax Jazz Festival
When: July 15-20, 2025
Times: Various, see the full schedule on their website
Where: Halifax Waterfront, plus locations throughout the city
Website: www.halifaxjazzfestival.ca
Facebook: www.facebook.com/hfxjazzfest
Looking for more summer events to enjoy as a family? Check out the Family Fun Halifax Summer Fun Bucket List.
