Folk events in Halifax

The Brewery Market

by The Halifax Brewery Farmers Market

Open every Saturday, year-round, from 8am - 1pm, featuring over 65 unique local food, drink and craft vendors, and welcoming over 2500 customers! The Halifax Brewery Market Cooperative, a member-run not-for-profit coop, hosts a weekly year-round farmers market every Saturday in the historic Alexander Keith's building hidden along Lower Water Street just off the Halifax Boardwalk. ​ Our mandate is to support and promote small-scale, local food producers and artisans and to be a positive force in the growth and sustainability of our local economy. We strive to be a welcoming community space for people to come together, supporting and nourishing a sustainable local food system in a relaxed environment. The market is a place for gathering and building community.

Connie Kaldor at The Carleton

by The Carleton

Canadian folk icon Connie Kaldor performs at The Carleton in Halifax.

J.P. Cormier & Jake Lauzon at The Carleton

by The Carleton

J.P. Cormier and Jake Lauzon perform live at The Carleton in Halifax.

The Brewery Market

by The Halifax Brewery Farmers Market

Open every Saturday, year-round, from 8am - 1pm, featuring over 65 unique local food, drink and craft vendors, and welcoming over 2500 customers! The Halifax Brewery Market Cooperative, a member-run not-for-profit coop, hosts a weekly year-round farmers market every Saturday in the historic Alexander Keith's building hidden along Lower Water Street just off the Halifax Boardwalk. ​ Our mandate is to support and promote small-scale, local food producers and artisans and to be a positive force in the growth and sustainability of our local economy. We strive to be a welcoming community space for people to come together, supporting and nourishing a sustainable local food system in a relaxed environment. The market is a place for gathering and building community.

Sloecooker Mountain Music

by Sloecooker

Sloecooker Mountain Music live at Bearly's House of Blues and Ribs.

Halifax Urban Folk Festival: Shaun Kirk (Australia)

by Halifax Urban Folk Festival

Halifax Urban Folk Festival presents Australian artist Shaun Kirk at The Carleton.

Jessica Pearson & The East Wind w/ Shane Pendergast

by Jessica Pearson & The East Wind

Ottawa's award-winning Jessica Pearson & The East Wind, along with special guest Shane Pendergast, play their first Halifax gig at The Carleton on Thursday, May 14th. Show time is 7:30 PM. The trio alchemizes roots, classic country, Americana and Celtic soundscapes, spinning tales of outlaw heroics, matriarchal power, resistance and resilience.

The Brewery Market

by The Halifax Brewery Farmers Market

Open every Saturday, year-round, from 8am - 1pm, featuring over 65 unique local food, drink and craft vendors, and welcoming over 2500 customers! The Halifax Brewery Market Cooperative, a member-run not-for-profit coop, hosts a weekly year-round farmers market every Saturday in the historic Alexander Keith's building hidden along Lower Water Street just off the Halifax Boardwalk. ​ Our mandate is to support and promote small-scale, local food producers and artisans and to be a positive force in the growth and sustainability of our local economy. We strive to be a welcoming community space for people to come together, supporting and nourishing a sustainable local food system in a relaxed environment. The market is a place for gathering and building community.

Leeroy Stagger + Dennis Ellsworth at The Carleton

by The Carleton

Leeroy Stagger and Dennis Ellsworth perform live at The Carleton in Halifax.

Sunday Singer Songwriter Circle

by Claire Porter, Evan AuCoin, Stef Bénac & Logan Edward Mackay

Come on out to the historic Gus' Pub & Grill on Agricola x North in Halifax on Sunday, May 17 for a beautiful, intimate singer songwriter circle, featuring Claire Porter (NL), Evan AuCoin (NL), Stef Bénac (NS) and Logan Edward Mackay (NS). Claire Porter and Evan Aucoin are on the road to the ECMAs and they are really looking forward to sharing their songs alongside Halifax musicians.

Barra MacNeils: Celebrating 40 Years

by The Barra MacNeils

The Barra MacNeils celebrate 40 years with a live concert at the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium in Halifax.

The Brewery Market

by The Halifax Brewery Farmers Market

Open every Saturday, year-round, from 8am - 1pm, featuring over 65 unique local food, drink and craft vendors, and welcoming over 2500 customers! The Halifax Brewery Market Cooperative, a member-run not-for-profit coop, hosts a weekly year-round farmers market every Saturday in the historic Alexander Keith's building hidden along Lower Water Street just off the Halifax Boardwalk. ​ Our mandate is to support and promote small-scale, local food producers and artisans and to be a positive force in the growth and sustainability of our local economy. We strive to be a welcoming community space for people to come together, supporting and nourishing a sustainable local food system in a relaxed environment. The market is a place for gathering and building community.

Pretty Archie

by Pretty Archie

Cape Breton's Pretty Archie returns to The Carleton on Saturday, May 23rd after a two-year absence. The good times start rolling at 8 PM. With the release of their new self-titled album, the band's unique mix of folk, Americana, bluegrass, alt-country and East Coast music is on full display.

Pretty Archie — Unplugged Matinée

by Pretty Archie

Cape Breton's Pretty Archie play a special unplugged matinée show at The Carleton on Sunday, May 24th. Doors open at noon for brunch and show time is 1:00 PM. This is a fully seated show — the band's unique mix of folk, Americana, bluegrass and East Coast music in an intimate setting.

Recovery Signals / The Dusty Halos folk show

by Recovery Signals, The Dusty Halos

Recovery Signals / The Dusty Halos folk show — live at RadStorm Show Space, a collectively-run all-ages events and art space at 2177 Gottingen Street in Halifax.

Halifax Gals and Pals Non-Profit Celebration

by Halifax Gals and Pals Non-Profit Celebration

Halifax Gals and Pals is officially a non-profit, and we’re so excited to celebrate. What started as an idea to bring people together has grown into a welcoming community for women and LGBTQ+ folks. Join us for an evening of connection, music, and good energy. Dance if you feel like it, or take it slow with crafting, chatting, browsing books, and meeting new people. Shop our new merch and support local vendors serving food and non alcoholic drinks. Come with friends or come solo. Whether it’s your first event or you’ve been before, you’ll feel right at home.

The Brewery Market

by The Halifax Brewery Farmers Market

Open every Saturday, year-round, from 8am - 1pm, featuring over 65 unique local food, drink and craft vendors, and welcoming over 2500 customers! The Halifax Brewery Market Cooperative, a member-run not-for-profit coop, hosts a weekly year-round farmers market every Saturday in the historic Alexander Keith's building hidden along Lower Water Street just off the Halifax Boardwalk. ​ Our mandate is to support and promote small-scale, local food producers and artisans and to be a positive force in the growth and sustainability of our local economy. We strive to be a welcoming community space for people to come together, supporting and nourishing a sustainable local food system in a relaxed environment. The market is a place for gathering and building community.

Blood on the Clocktower Teach ‘n Play

by The Board Room Game Cafe

Blood on the Clocktower is a bluffing game enjoyed by players on opposing teams of Good and Evil, hosted by Game Boss Andrey! “In the quiet village of Ravenswood Bluff, ‌a demon walks amongst you…” Join Andrey as Storyteller for this spooky mystery game! During a hellish thunderstorm, on the stroke of midnight, there echoes a bone-chilling scream. The townsfolk rush to investigate and find the town storyteller murdered, their body impaled on the hands of the clocktower, blood dripping onto the cobblestones below. A Demon is on the loose, murdering by night and disguised in human form by day. Some have scraps of information. Others have abilities that fight the evil or protect the innocent. But the Demon and its evil minions are spreading lies to confuse and breed suspicion. Will the good townsfolk put the puzzle together in time to execute the true demon and save themselves? Or will evil overrun this once peaceful village? Blood on the Clocktower is a bluffing game enjoyed by 5 to 15 players on opposing teams of Good and Evil, overseen by a Storyteller player who conducts the action and makes crucial decisions. The goal of the game is to successfully deduce and execute the demons b