August 2026
Things to Do in Halifax in August 2026
There are 183 events happening in Halifax in August 2026. Expect live music, jazz and community, with events at The Old Triangle and Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs. Here are our top picks plus the full schedule, updated live — free and with no account required.
Top picks
1Halifax Urban Folk Festival Presents: Shred Kelly
Wed, Aug 5
The Carleton
2An Intimate Evening With Bobby Bazini
Tue, Aug 18
The Carleton
3Halifax Singles: Comedy & Games
Fri, Aug 21
Halifax Live Comedy Club
4The Brewery Market
Sat, Aug 1
Alexander Keith's
5Tuesday Night Tunes: Skyler Stetler – Jazz for the Summer Vibe
Tue, Aug 4
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
- 6
The Brewery Market
Sat, Aug 8
Alexander Keith's
7Smash Out Skin Cancer, Presented by Eucerin - Halifax
Sat, Aug 8
Halifax Common Courts (26 Thomas Raddall Dr)
8Trivia night supporting Bags of Love
Sat, Aug 8
Royal Canadian Legion Lakeside Branch 156
9Tuesday Night Tunes: ReJoyce
Tue, Aug 11
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
- 10
The Brewery Market
Sat, Aug 15
Alexander Keith's
Full schedule
Saturday, August 1
- The Brewery Market★ PickFolk · Alexander Keith's · Sat, Aug 1 · 8:00 AM · Free
- FC21CA-Halifax 2026Basketball · George Dixon Centre · Sat, Aug 1 · 12:00 PM · $50
- Joe MurphyLive Music · Bearly's House of Blues and Ribs · Sat, Aug 1 · 4:00 PM · Free
- Dave BradshawLive Music · The Old Triangle · Sat, Aug 1 · 6:00 PM · Free
- Kasador (Momma Might’ve Raised A Fool Tour)Rock · The Seahorse Tavern · Sat, Aug 1 · 7:30 PM · $16.58
- Kathleen EdwardsLive Music · Light House Arts Centre · Sat, Aug 1 · 8:00 PM · $13
- The Wicked DeadlysLive Music · Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs · Sat, Aug 1 · 9:30 PM · Free
- Certified SaturdayElectronic · The Dome · Sat, Aug 1 · 10:00 PM · $5
- Halifax-Dartmouth Natal Day Harbour FireworksFestival · Halifax & Dartmouth Waterfronts · Sat, Aug 1 · 10:00 PM · Free
- The PlugsLive Music · The Old Triangle · Sat, Aug 1 · 10:00 PM · Free
Sunday, August 2
- All Saints Cathedral ChoirElectronic · Cathedral Church of All Saints · Sun, Aug 2 · 4:00 PM · Free
- Jazz @ the Lion’s Head!Jazz · Lion's Head Tavern · Sun, Aug 2 · 5:00 PM · Free
- Jazz @ the Lion’s Head!Jazz · Lion’s Head Tavern · Sun, Aug 2 · 5:00 PM · Free
- Michael HaleyLive Music · The Old Triangle · Sun, Aug 2 · 8:00 PM · Free
- Sunday night blues jamBlues · Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs · Sun, Aug 2 · 8:00 PM · Free
Monday, August 3
- Halifax Tides FC Pre-Game/Post-Game at the Beer GardenCommunity · Commons · Mon, Aug 3 · 12:00 PM · Free
- Goodwill Trivia Mondays (Click For Reservations)Trivia · Good Robot Brewing (Robie St) – Pub · Mon, Aug 3 · 7:00 PM · Free
- Bus Stop Jazz JamJazz · The Bus Stop Theatre Co-operative · Mon, Aug 3 · 7:00 PM · $5
- Goodwill Trivia Mondays (Click For Reservations)Trivia · Good Robot Brewing (Robie St) - Pub · Mon, Aug 3 · 7:00 PM · Free
- Morgan DavisBlues · Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs · Mon, Aug 3 · 7:30 PM · Free
- Open Song Circle with Noah Tye!Open Mic · Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs · Mon, Aug 3 · 8:00 PM · Free
Tuesday, August 4
- Art in the AfternoonWorkshop · Captain William Spry Public Library · Tue, Aug 4 · 2:00 PM · Free
- Jazz NightJazz · Ragazzi Restobar · Tue, Aug 4 · 6:00 PM · Free
- Tuesday Night Tunes: Skyler Stetler – Jazz for the Summer Vibe★ PickJazz · Maritime Museum of the Atlantic · Tue, Aug 4 · 6:30 PM · Free
- Leo Cox TrioJazz · Economy Shoe Shop · Tue, Aug 4 · 7:00 PM · Free
- Garrett MasonBlues · Bearly’s House of Blues & Ribs · Tue, Aug 4 · 8:30 PM · Free
Wednesday, August 5
- Movie: Monthly ScreeningWorkshop · Keshen Goodman Public Library · Wed, Aug 5 · 1:30 PM · Free
- 📖 Silent ReadingElectronic · Good Robot Brewing · Wed, Aug 5 · 6:00 PM · Free
- Live jazz with Matt Maclennan trioJazz · Obladee Wine Bar · Wed, Aug 5 · 7:00 PM · Free
- Songwriters Circle at The Pink Piano CafeLive Music · Pink Piano Cafe · Wed, Aug 5 · 7:00 PM · Free
- Halifax Urban Folk Festival Presents: Shred Kelly★ PickFolk · The Carleton · Wed, Aug 5 · 7:00 PM · $25
- TRIVIA at Freeman’s FairviewTrivia · Freeman's Fairview · Wed, Aug 5 · 7:00 PM · Free
- Gin & JazzJazz · The Local · Wed, Aug 5 · 7:30 PM · Free
- Catherine Robertson’s Comedy Hour!Blues · Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs · Wed, Aug 5 · 8:00 PM · Free
- Jackson WeldonLive Music · The Old Triangle · Wed, Aug 5 · 8:00 PM · Free
Thursday, August 6
- Maple Malory IICommunity · University of King's College · Thu, Aug 6 · 8:00 AM · Free
- Music Skills for Choral SingingChoir · Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts · Thu, Aug 6 · 6:00 PM · Free
- Better Times Comedy at Good RobotComedy · Good Robot Brewing (Robie St) – Pub · Thu, Aug 6 · 7:00 PM · Free
- Better Times Comedy at Good RobotComedy · Good Robot Brewing (Robie St) - Pub · Thu, Aug 6 · 7:00 PM · Free
- Deon Blyan BandLive Music · The Carleton · Thu, Aug 6 · 7:30 PM · $18
- Tristan LeggLive Music · The Old Triangle · Thu, Aug 6 · 8:00 PM · Free
- J.A.G. with John B. MainLive Music · Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs · Thu, Aug 6 · 8:30 PM · Free
Friday, August 7
- Rae Spoon @ Bus Stop TheatreLive Music · Bus Stop Theatre · Fri, Aug 7 · 6:30 PM · Free
- Josh JohnsonComedy · Rebecca Cohn Auditorium · Fri, Aug 7 · 7:00 PM · Free
- Caito Macdonald TrioJazz · Barrington Steakhouse & Oyster Bar · Fri, Aug 7 · 8:00 PM · Free
- Nate & The Busy BoysLive Music · Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs · Fri, Aug 7 · 9:30 PM · Free
- Tristan LeggLive Music · The Old Triangle · Fri, Aug 7 · 10:00 PM · Free
- FOMO FRIDAYHip Hop · The Dome · Fri, Aug 7 · 10:00 PM · $5
Saturday, August 8
- The Brewery Market★ PickFolk · Alexander Keith's · Sat, Aug 8 · 8:00 AM · Free
- Smash Out Skin Cancer, Presented by Eucerin - Halifax★ PickTennis · Halifax Common Courts (26 Thomas Raddall Dr) · Sat, Aug 8 · 10:30 AM · Free
- Jon HinesLive Music · Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs · Sat, Aug 8 · 4:00 PM · Free
- Josh Johnson's Comedy Band Camp (Aug 8, 5:00 PM)Comedy · Rebecca Cohn Auditorium · Sat, Aug 8 · 5:00 PM · $71.50
- Trivia night supporting Bags of Love★ PickTrivia · Royal Canadian Legion Lakeside Branch 156 · Sat, Aug 8 · 6:00 PM · Free
- Josh Johnson's Comedy Band Camp (Aug 8, 8:30 PM)Comedy · Rebecca Cohn Auditorium · Sat, Aug 8 · 8:30 PM · $71.50
- The Blue DevilsLive Music · Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs · Sat, Aug 8 · 9:30 PM · Free
- Tristan LeggLive Music · The Old Triangle · Sat, Aug 8 · 10:00 PM · Free
- Certified SaturdayElectronic · The Dome · Sat, Aug 8 · 10:00 PM · $5
Sunday, August 9
- Old Time Jam with Art BoumanLive Music · Bearly's House of Blues and Ribs · Sun, Aug 9 · 3:00 PM · Free
- All Saints Cathedral ChoirElectronic · Cathedral Church of All Saints · Sun, Aug 9 · 4:00 PM · Free
- Josh Johnson's Comedy Band Camp (Aug 9, 5:00 PM)Comedy · Rebecca Cohn Auditorium · Sun, Aug 9 · 5:00 PM · $71.50
- Jazz @ the Lion’s Head!Jazz · Lion's Head Tavern · Sun, Aug 9 · 5:00 PM · Free
- Jazz @ the Lion’s Head!Jazz · Lion’s Head Tavern · Sun, Aug 9 · 5:00 PM · Free
- Addi John (Duo)Live Music · The Carleton · Sun, Aug 9 · 7:00 PM · $15
- Sunday night blues jamBlues · Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs · Sun, Aug 9 · 8:00 PM · Free
- Scott MacDonaldLive Music · The Old Triangle · Sun, Aug 9 · 8:00 PM · Free
- Josh Johnson's Comedy Band Camp (Aug 9, 8:30 PM)Comedy · Rebecca Cohn Auditorium · Sun, Aug 9 · 8:30 PM · $71.50
Monday, August 10
- How to Speak Assertively: 4-Week ProgramWorkshop · Keshen Goodman Public Library · Mon, Aug 10 · 1:30 PM · Free
- Goodwill Trivia Mondays (Click For Reservations)Trivia · Good Robot Brewing (Robie St) - Pub · Mon, Aug 10 · 7:00 PM · Free
- Goodwill Trivia Mondays (Click For Reservations)Trivia · Good Robot Brewing (Robie St) – Pub · Mon, Aug 10 · 7:00 PM · Free
- Morgan DavisBlues · Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs · Mon, Aug 10 · 7:30 PM · Free
- Open Song Circle with Noah Tye!Open Mic · Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs · Mon, Aug 10 · 8:00 PM · Free
Tuesday, August 11
- Easter Seals Drop Zone HalifaxCommunity · 1801 Hollis Street · Tue, Aug 11 · 8:00 AM · Free
- Jazz NightJazz · Ragazzi Restobar · Tue, Aug 11 · 6:00 PM · Free
- Tuesday Night Tunes: ReJoyce★ PickLive Music · Maritime Museum of the Atlantic · Tue, Aug 11 · 6:30 PM · Free
- Leo Cox TrioJazz · Economy Shoe Shop · Tue, Aug 11 · 7:00 PM · Free
- Garrett MasonBlues · Bearly’s House of Blues & Ribs · Tue, Aug 11 · 8:30 PM · Free
Wednesday, August 12
- Say Yes to Games at The Board Room Game CafeCommunity · Board Room Game Cafe · Wed, Aug 12 · 6:00 PM · Free
- Live jazz with Matt Maclennan trioJazz · Obladee Wine Bar · Wed, Aug 12 · 7:00 PM · Free
- TRIVIA at Freeman’s FairviewTrivia · Freeman's Fairview · Wed, Aug 12 · 7:00 PM · Free
- Gin & JazzJazz · The Local · Wed, Aug 12 · 7:30 PM · Free
- Geoff KennedyLive Music · The Old Triangle · Wed, Aug 12 · 8:00 PM · Free
- Catherine Robertson’s Comedy Hour!Blues · Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs · Wed, Aug 12 · 8:00 PM · Free
Thursday, August 13
- Teen NightWorkshop · Central Library · Thu, Aug 13 · 6:00 PM · Free
- Better Times Comedy at Good RobotCommunity · Good Robot Brewing Company · Thu, Aug 13 · 7:00 PM · Free
- Better Times Comedy at Good RobotComedy · Good Robot Brewing (Robie St) – Pub · Thu, Aug 13 · 7:00 PM · Free
- Spontaneity: Improv the MusicalLive Music · 1741 Grafton St · Thu, Aug 13 · 7:30 PM · Free
- Max McNownLive Music · Scotiabank Centre · Thu, Aug 13 · 7:30 PM · $136
- Glen GordonLive Music · The Old Triangle · Thu, Aug 13 · 8:00 PM · Free
- Alan Jefferies & Ray Legere (N.B)Live Music · Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs · Thu, Aug 13 · 8:30 PM · Free
Friday, August 14
- Peter FillmanLive Music · The Old Triangle · Fri, Aug 14 · 6:00 PM · Free
- Caito Macdonald TrioLive Music · Barrington Steakhouse & Oyster Bar · Fri, Aug 14 · 8:00 PM · Free
- The MellotonesCommunity · Pacifico · Fri, Aug 14 · 8:30 PM · $12
- Shrimp Daddy & The Sharp ShootersLive Music · Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs · Fri, Aug 14 · 9:30 PM · Free
- Renwick StationLive Music · The Old Triangle · Fri, Aug 14 · 10:00 PM · Free
- FOMO FRIDAYDance · The Dome Nightclub · Fri, Aug 14 · 10:00 PM · $5
Saturday, August 15
- The Brewery Market★ PickFolk · Alexander Keith's · Sat, Aug 15 · 8:00 AM · Free
- Andrew GillisLive Music · Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs · Sat, Aug 15 · 4:00 PM · Free
- Eric HardimanLive Music · The Old Triangle · Sat, Aug 15 · 6:00 PM · Free
- Deep Purple with Special Guest KansasRock · Scotiabank Centre · Sat, Aug 15 · 6:45 PM · $55
- DeerfieldLive Music · Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs · Sat, Aug 15 · 9:30 PM · Free
- Throwback SaturdaysLive Music · Jacob's Lounge · Sat, Aug 15 · 10:00 PM · Free
- VOGUE: The Birthday Issue – A Madonna Tribute NightCommunity · Rumours Lounge & Cabaret · Sat, Aug 15 · 10:00 PM · Free
- Renwick StationLive Music · The Old Triangle · Sat, Aug 15 · 10:00 PM · Free
- Certified SaturdayLive Music · The Dome Nightclub · Sat, Aug 15 · 10:00 PM · $5
Sunday, August 16
- All Saints Cathedral ChoirLive Music · Cathedral Church of All Saints · Sun, Aug 16 · 4:00 PM · Free
- Jazz @ the Lion’s Head!Jazz · Lion's Head Tavern · Sun, Aug 16 · 5:00 PM · Free
- Angelmaker Canadian Heritage TourCommunity · Seahorse Tavern · Sun, Aug 16 · 7:00 PM · Free
- Up On The Roof - An Evening With Micah Barnes Of The NylonsLive Music · The Carleton · Sun, Aug 16 · 7:00 PM · $25
- Sunday night blues jamBlues · Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs · Sun, Aug 16 · 8:00 PM · Free
Monday, August 17
- How to Speak Assertively: 4-Week ProgramWorkshop · Keshen Goodman Public Library · Mon, Aug 17 · 1:30 PM · Free
- Goodwill Trivia Mondays (Click For Reservations)Trivia · Good Robot Brewing (Robie St) – Pub · Mon, Aug 17 · 7:00 PM · Free
- Bus Stop Jazz JamJazz · Bus Stop Theatre · Mon, Aug 17 · 7:00 PM · $5
- Morgan DavisCommunity · Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs · Mon, Aug 17 · 7:30 PM · Free
- Open Song Circle with Noah Tye!Open Mic · Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs · Mon, Aug 17 · 8:00 PM · Free
Tuesday, August 18
- Jazz NightJazz · Ragazzi Restobar · Tue, Aug 18 · 6:00 PM · Free
- Tuesday Night Tunes: The Dory BungholesFolk · Maritime Museum of the Atlantic · Tue, Aug 18 · 6:30 PM · Free
- An Intimate Evening With Bobby Bazini★ PickSinger Songwriter · The Carleton · Tue, Aug 18 · 7:00 PM · $42.50
- Leo Cox TrioCommunity · Economy Shoe Shop · Tue, Aug 18 · 7:00 PM · Free
- Putnam FamilyLive Music · The Old Triangle · Tue, Aug 18 · 8:00 PM · Free
- Garrett MasonCommunity · Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs · Tue, Aug 18 · 8:30 PM · Free
Wednesday, August 19
- TRIVIA NITE – Freeman’s on QuinpoolTrivia · Freeman's Little New York · Wed, Aug 19 · 7:00 PM · Free
- Live jazz with Matt Maclennan trioJazz · Obladee Wine Bar · Wed, Aug 19 · 7:00 PM · Free
- Jazz Night @ The LocalJazz · The Local · Wed, Aug 19 · 7:30 PM · Free
- Catherine Robertson’s Comedy Hour!Comedy · Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs · Wed, Aug 19 · 8:00 PM · Free
- Travis HatcherLive Music · The Old Triangle · Wed, Aug 19 · 8:00 PM · Free
Thursday, August 20
- Performance: Matt the Music ManWorkshop · Keshen Goodman Public Library · Thu, Aug 20 · 2:00 PM · Free
- Better Times Comedy at Good RobotComedy · Good Robot Brewing Company · Thu, Aug 20 · 7:00 PM · Free
- The Fabulously Rich Live at Steele WheelsCommunity · Steele Wheels, Otter Lake Court, Halifax, NS, Canada · Thu, Aug 20 · 7:00 PM · Free
- Better Times Comedy at Good RobotComedy · Good Robot Brewing (Robie St) – Pub · Thu, Aug 20 · 7:00 PM · Free
- Tayler Jade W/ Special Guest BurryLive Music · The Carleton · Thu, Aug 20 · 7:30 PM · $20
- JordanLive Music · The Old Triangle · Thu, Aug 20 · 8:00 PM · Free
- Tyler Mullendore Band 8:30pmLive Music · Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs · Thu, Aug 20 · 8:30 PM · Free
- Chasing AbbeyElectronic · Light House Arts Centre · Thu, Aug 20 · 9:00 PM · Free
Friday, August 21
- Theo MacIntoshLive Music · The Old Triangle · Fri, Aug 21 · 6:00 PM · Free
- Halifax Singles: Comedy & Games★ PickComedy · Halifax Live Comedy Club · Fri, Aug 21 · 8:00 PM · $20
- Caito Macdonald TrioCommunity · Barrington Steakhouse & Oyster Bar · Fri, Aug 21 · 8:00 PM · Free
- The MellotonesCommunity · Pacifico · Fri, Aug 21 · 8:30 PM · $12
- Revelstoke Power Supply 9:30pmLive Music · Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs · Fri, Aug 21 · 9:30 PM · Free
- FOMO FRIDAYLive Music · The Dome Nightclub · Fri, Aug 21 · 10:00 PM · $5
- HFX PierLive Music · The Old Triangle · Fri, Aug 21 · 10:00 PM · Free
Saturday, August 22
- The Brewery MarketFolk · Alexander Keith's · Sat, Aug 22 · 8:00 AM · Free
- Spring Garden's 12th Annual Children's FestivalFamily Friendly · Victoria Park · Sat, Aug 22 · 11:00 AM · Free
- OciosaLive Music · RadStorm (Show Space) · Sat, Aug 22 · 4:00 PM · Free
- HFX PierLive Music · The Old Triangle · Sat, Aug 22 · 10:00 PM · Free
- Certified SaturdayLive Music · The Dome Nightclub · Sat, Aug 22 · 10:00 PM · $5
Sunday, August 23
- Halifax Tides FC Pre-Game/Post-Game at the Beer GardenThe Halifax Commons · Sun, Aug 23 · 12:00 AM · Free
- Halifax Tides FC Pre-Game/Post-Game at the Beer GardenOutdoor · Commons · Sun, Aug 23 · 12:00 PM · Free
- The Fog (Digby Neck)Live Music · Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs · Sun, Aug 23 · 3:00 PM · Free
- All Saints Cathedral ChoirLive Music · Cathedral Church of All Saints · Sun, Aug 23 · 4:00 PM · Free
- Jazz @ the Lion’s Head!Jazz · Lion’s Head Tavern · Sun, Aug 23 · 5:00 PM · Free
- Patouche Collective Album Release ShowLive Music · The Carleton · Sun, Aug 23 · 7:00 PM · $20
- Sunday night blues jamBlues · Bearly’s House of Blues & Ribs · Sun, Aug 23 · 8:00 PM · Free
- KyleLive Music · The Old Triangle · Sun, Aug 23 · 8:00 PM · Free
Monday, August 24
- How to Speak Assertively: 4-Week ProgramWorkshop · Keshen Goodman Public Library · Mon, Aug 24 · 1:30 PM · Free
- Bus Stop Jazz JamJazz · Bus Stop Theatre Co-op · Mon, Aug 24 · 7:00 PM · $5
- Goodwill Trivia Mondays (Click For Reservations)Trivia · Good Robot Brewing (Robie St) – Pub · Mon, Aug 24 · 7:00 PM · Free
- Goodwill Trivia Mondays (Click For Reservations)Trivia · Good Robot Brewing Company · Mon, Aug 24 · 7:00 PM · Free
- Morgan DavisCommunity · Bearly’s House of Blues & Ribs · Mon, Aug 24 · 7:30 PM · Free
Tuesday, August 25
Wednesday, August 26
- Live jazz with Matt Maclennan trioJazz · Obladee wine bar · Wed, Aug 26 · 7:00 PM · Free
- TRIVIA NITE – Freeman’s on QuinpoolTrivia · Freeman's Little New York · Wed, Aug 26 · 7:00 PM · Free
- Gin & JazzJazz · The Local · Wed, Aug 26 · 7:30 PM · Free
- Catherine Robertson’s Comedy Hour!Blues · Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs · Wed, Aug 26 · 8:00 PM · Free
- Peter FillmanLive Music · The Old Triangle · Wed, Aug 26 · 8:00 PM · Free
Thursday, August 27
Friday, August 28
- East Coast Markets & Exchange 2026 Summer Marketplace & ShowsMarket · Halifax Waterfront – Foundation Wharf · Fri, Aug 28 · 10:00 AM · Free
- Caito Macdonald TrioLive Music · Barrington Steakhouse & Oyster Bar · Fri, Aug 28 · 8:00 PM · Free
- The MellotonesLive Music · Pacifico · Fri, Aug 28 · 8:30 PM · $12
- FiddleStixLive Music · The Old Triangle · Fri, Aug 28 · 10:00 PM · Free
- FOMO FRIDAYLive Music · The Dome · Fri, Aug 28 · 10:00 PM · $5
Saturday, August 29
Sunday, August 30
- Unrehearsed HamletTheatre · Point Pleasant Park · Sun, Aug 30 · 1:00 PM · Free
- All Saints Cathedral ChoirLive Music · Cathedral Church of All Saints · Sun, Aug 30 · 4:00 PM · Free
- Sunday night blues jamLive Music · Bearly’s House of Blues & Ribs · Sun, Aug 30 · 8:00 PM · Free
- Mark HippernLive Music · The Old Triangle · Sun, Aug 30 · 8:00 PM · Free
Monday, August 31
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