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398 events
398 events across 134 venues · Halifax
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Come From Away
by Neptune Theatre
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6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Stargazer @ Gus' Pub
by Stargazer
All Genders and All Sexualities Speed Friending and Dating
by Stardust Bar + Kitchen
Join us May 27th for All Genders and All Sexualities Speed Friending and Dating ✨Don’t overthink it. Don’t stress! Everyone is in the same boat, a little nervous about venturing out of their comfort zone, but once these groups gets together everyone has a great time and conversation erupts naturally! Your ticket price is your drink & snack including tax and tip! These events have been a total smash and we’re back for more connections of all kinds.✨ It’s been incredible to watch connections form,
Next Wave Halifax - For Entrepreneurs & Builders
by Next Wave Halifax
Get ready to ride the Next Wave in Halifax - a gathering for builders and entrepreneurs to connect, learn, and grow together!
Board Room Trivia: SURVIVOR EDITION!
by The Board Room Game Cafe
From this tiny Board Room Game Cafe, teams are beginning the adventure of a lifetime. This is their story. This is Survivor Trivia! A themed trivia night for fans of the iconic reality show.
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Paint Nite - The Pint Public House
by Paint Nite
A guided paint-and-sip social painting event at The Pint Public House.
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Live jazz with Matt Maclennan trio
by Obladee Wine Bar
Matt MacLennan is a bassist and bandleader, bringing a mix of velvety ballads, smooth bossa novas, and breezy swing to Obladee! You can expect balanced and inviting sets with an easy and conversational style that fills the room without crowding it. Lean in and listen, or simply let the sound and textures carry you away. Please reserve your spot as seating is limited.
TRIVIA at Freeman’s Fairview
by Freeman's Fairview
Brains, Brews & Banter. Freeman’s is where SMART gets social! Join us every Wednesday 7pm End time 9pm
HIFF 2026: Levers
by Halifax Independent Filmmakers Festival
Film screening at HIFF 2026 (Halifax Independent Filmmakers Festival), 20th edition. Directed by Rhayne Vermette.
7:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Napalm Death, Primitive Man, Ritual Warfare and Breakneck live in Halifax
by Morbid Entertainment
Morbid Entertainment & Red Tentacle Present: Napalm Death with special guests Primitive Man, Ritual Warfare, and Breakneck
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Larger than Life | Scotia Festival of Music 2026
by Joseph Strug Concert Hall
A delightful duo for violin and viola by Czech composer Martinů opens tonight's concert. We then go to the opera with Giovanni Bottesini, the virtuosic Paganini of the double bass.
The Guess Who: Takin' It Back Tour
by The Guess Who
Classic Canadian rock band The Guess Who brings the Takin' It Back Tour to Halifax.
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Gin & Jazz
by The Local
One of the city’s most consistently great nights of music. Gin and Jazz at the Local
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Catherine Robertson’s Comedy Hour!
by Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs
Wednesday is COMEDY TIME down at Bearlys House of Blues! Things started just after 8pm, C’mon down early to grab your spot – there’s great drink specials all night long, along with a bunch of a great non-alcoholic choices. Grab your pals and head on down to Grafton St for an awesome night of laughs!
9:00 PM – 11:00 PM
HIFF 2026: Dry Leaf
Film screening at HIFF 2026 (Halifax Independent Filmmakers Festival), 20th edition. Directed by Alexandre Koberidze.
10:00 PM – 1:30 AM
Wine Wednesday with Dodge Levatte
by Durty Nelly's Irish Pub
Dodge Levatte brings the midweek boost you didn’t know you needed. With a double-neck guitars and a classic rock sound that spans generations, he delivers high-energy sets that get the pub buzzing. A staple in Halifax’s live music scene, we’re lucky to have Dodge lighting up the stage multiple nights a week. Wednesdays come with unbeatable wine deals, guitar solos that stop you in your tracks, and the kind of vocals that fill the room. He’s our very own rockstar—come see why.
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