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398 events
398 events across 134 venues · Halifax
12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Halifax Tides FC Pre-Game/Post-Game at the Beer Garden
by Good Robot Brewing
Looking for a beer garden for your Halifax Tides FC pre-game and post-game beers? Good Robot’s Commons Beer Garden is your pre-game and post-game stop, just a 10-minute walk from the Wanderers Grounds stadium. On every Halifax Tides FC (Halifax's first professional women's football/soccer club) home game day, ticketholders and fans wearing Tides merch can enjoy $7 pints of Diablo Mexican-style Lager at Good Robot Commons. Come by before kickoff, swing through after the match, or do both if you’r
4:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Singers & Songwriters @ Sadrad: May 2026 Edition!
by SadRad
Singers & Songwriters @ Sadrad: May 2026 Edition! — live at RadStorm Show Space, a collectively-run all-ages events and art space at 2177 Gottingen Street in Halifax.
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Come From Away
by Neptune Theatre
American Arenas® lists ticket options for Come From Away at Neptune Fountain Hall Theatre in Halifax, NS. Ticket options may be available from verified providers.
5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sanctuary Bookings + The Pavilion May 29 Show
by Sanctuary Bookings + The Pavilion
A night of all-ages loud music, mosh-pits, and chunky riffs that’ll getcha up and movin’ ⚠️ Introducing… “THE BIG GIG” ⚠️ Sanctuary Bookings and The Pavilion have worked together to bring you an absolute BANGER of a show featuring four local heavy-hitters, and a very special opener coming to us all the way from PEI! If you’re looking to get involved in your local all-ages music scene but you’re not sure where to start, or where to go; THIS is the show you do NOT want to miss homie. If you’d like to purchase advance tickets to ensure your spot; the Eventbrite link will be featured in our bio and story posts for you to access. 👉🏻 IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ 👈🏻 Simply put, running these shows c
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Alan Jackson Experience - Tribute
by Casino Nova Scotia Halifax
American Arenas® lists ticket options for Alan Jackson Experience - Tribute at The Bruce Guthro Theatre At Casino Nova Scotia in Halifax, NS. Ticket options may be available from verified providers.
HIFF 2026: Debut
by Halifax Independent Filmmakers Festival
Film screening at HIFF 2026 (Halifax Independent Filmmakers Festival), 20th edition. Directed by Julian Castronovo.
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Big Easy Fridays with Mike Cowie & John Alphonse
by Mike Cowie & John Alphonse
Big Easy Fridays happy hour at Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs featuring Mike Cowie & John Alphonse — New Orleans-inspired piano and harmonica blues to kick off the weekend.
5:30 PM – 10:30 PM
by Big Easy Fridays with Mike Cowie & John Alphonse
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Community Maker Swap - Spryfield
by LifeSchoolHouse
Share your Magic and make some friends!
Les Classiques from France
by Bishop's Cellar
Let's raise a glass to a selection of tried and true from France! This French-themed tasting is part rediscovery, part birthday celebration!
White Night - a bridal evening
by Chester & Felicity Bridal
6:00 PM – 11:59 PM
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.
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
HIFF 2026: Punku
Film screening at HIFF 2026 (Halifax Independent Filmmakers Festival), 20th edition. Directed by J.D. Fernández Molero.
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Dodge Levatte
by Durty Nelly's Irish Pub
With a double-neck guitars and a classic rock sound that spans generations, Dodge Levatte 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. Iconic 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.
Essential Opera – FREE Celebration!
by Essential Opera
Essential Opera is having a party! Our debut album is out and we want to celebrate with you — also celebrating our 15th anniversary as a company. From 7-10 PM on Friday May 29th, come hang out and enjoy free food at The Carleton. Between 8 and 9, we'll screen a few excerpts of our films and play samples from our most recently recorded works. RSVP requested so they can order enough canapés, hors-d'oeuvres, and bits of things on crackers. Children 4-18 are welcome until 10pm accompanied by their parent/guardian. IDs will be checked and wristbands provided.
7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Painting & Pints: British Kingfisher & Apple Blossoms
by Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
Everyone is an artist at the AGNS's adult paint night! Join artist Meggie Richards for a fun evening at the gallery, as she guides you through making a painting you'll be proud to take home.
Some of my Stories Album Launch - Essential Opera
Essential Opera celebrates 15 years and their debut album launch with free food, film excerpts, and recorded works between 8-9pm. Children 4-18 welcome with parent until 10pm.
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Epic Scale | Scotia Festival of Music 2026
by Scotia Festival of Music
Dominic Desautels opens with Poulenc's sonata for two clarinets. Peter Allen performs Busoni's transcription of Bach's Chaconne, followed by Chausson's innovative double concerto.
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
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’.
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Rose Morrison
by Rose Morrison
Rose Morrison performing live at Government House.
by Alan Jackson Experience
Tickets and information to see Alan Jackson Experience - Tribute perform live at The Bruce Guthro Theatre At Casino Nova Scotia in Halifax. Alan Jackson Experience - Tribute tickets are protected with a 100% guarantee at ConcertFix.
8:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Peter White at Yuk Yuks (Friday)
by Peter White
Stand-up comedy at Yuk Yuk's Halifax.
The Alan Jackson Experience
by The Alan Jackson Experience
Tribute to Alan Jackson at Paradise Buffet, Halifax.
9:00 PM – 11:00 PM
HIFF 2026: Atlantic Auteurs Shorts Program
Film screening at HIFF 2026 (Halifax Independent Filmmakers Festival), 20th edition. Directed by various filmmakers.
9:30 PM – 11:30 PM
The Ordeals
by The Ordeals
9:30 PM – 3:00 AM
Alte Motive: A Black Stars Party
by endlesss
Alte, afrobeats, rap, hip hop, trap party with djs endlesss and whoremembers? and live performance from local rapper Abdulgafar.
10:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Dark Room
by Dark Room
Tickets and information to see Dark Room perform live at Marquee Ballroom - Halifax in Halifax. Dark Room tickets are protected with a 100% guarantee at ConcertFix.
Uncapped Events Presents: PLUSH
by Uncapped Events Presents: PLUSH
10:00 PM – 3:30 AM
ECÅIPSE - TOMMY KIMPTON & MXK
by ECÅIPSE
Boiler room-style house night. Tommy Kimpton & MXK.
10:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Porthole X ABF Afterparty
by Stardust Bar + Kitchen
Welcome to the Porthole Atlantic Burlesque Festival Afterparty, featuring performers from around Canada! Featuring: • Bea Lissima • Kopy Cat • El Experimento • Saffron St James + Local performers Lacia Majora, Babia Majora, & Betty Doop Hosted by the Majoras, we’re bringing you an amazing night at Stardust! Get your tickets through the link in our bio. Friday, May 29 Doors 10pm Presale $15 l Door $20 Stardust Bar, 1688 Barrington St, Halifax Purchase Tickets Here
FOMO FRIDAY
by The Dome
Every Friday at the Dome, the place to be for: Top 40, House, Hip Hop, Latin, Afro Every weekend at The Dome — where the night starts late and ends whenever it wants. Doors open at 10PM and the energy doesn’t stop. Expect packed floors, big sound, and a full-on party soundtrack all night long. Drink Specials • $2.50 singles • $5 doubles • $5 tequila Music All Night Top 40 | House | Hip Hop | Latin | Afro $5 cover before 11PM 19+ only If you’re staying in, someone else is having a better Friday. Don’t miss out — this is FOMO FRIDAY at The Dome
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