This weekend: Halifax Events

East Coast Markets & Exchange 2026 Summer Marketplace & Shows

by East Coast Markets & Exchange

East Coast Markets & Exchange is a free, two-day multicultural event on the Halifax Waterfront that celebrates the diversity, cultures, and communities that make Nova Scotia unique. The event features a vibrant marketplace of local vendors with global roots, including artisans, makers, artists, retailers, food vendors, community organizations, and small businesses. Visitors can enjoy live performa

Caito Macdonald Trio

by Caito Macdonald Trio

Caito Macdonald is a percussionist and composer from Dartmouth, NS. Caito’s musical style is rooted in the jazz tradition, and he performs at various jazz gigs around Halifax. Caito’s trio plays every Friday at the Barrington Steakhouse, and he can also be heard in the local rock/fusion band ‘Under the Bus’.

The Mellotones

by The Mellotones

The Mellotones have been bringing their high-octane party to stages around the world for over two decades. Lighting up dance floors wherever they go, the R&B Funk band is an 8-piece powerhouse. From weddings to festivals to late-night clubs and corporate events, their energetic show provides the perfect atmosphere for any occasion. Combining powerful vocals, dynamic horns, and a groovy rhythm section with a catalogue that dives deep into the history of soul, funk, disco, and R&B music, The Mellotones recall an era dominated by the classics of Motown, Stax, and Chess Records. Drawing on a wealth of experience as road-tested backup musicians, and as seasoned session players for ECMA and JUNO Award winning artists, The Mellotones are a hard-working collective of some of the region’s best performers. ​Over their long career the band has garnered a devoted fan base. They’ve also had the opportunity to perform with such artists as David Foster, Dan Akroyd, The Free Nationals, Nathan East, and even Dennis Rodman. The Mellotones served as a backing band for renowned blues guitarist Matt Andersen for a 2018 national tour that was documented on the record Matt Andersen and The Mellotones Liv

FiddleStix

by FiddleStix

FiddleStix at The Old Triangle

FOMO FRIDAY

by FOMO FRIDAY

FOMO FRIDAY at The Dome.