What's Happening Downtown?

Discover Downtown events and activities here. From small pop-up markets to large festivals and more, there is something for everyone to enjoy in Downtown Halifax.

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eat make share: a taste of immigration

May 10 2025 - Jan 18 2026

Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21

Featured Exhibit: Mazes & Brain Games

May 21 2025 - Aug 31 2025

Discovery Centre

A painting by Tim McGuire of boats at a fishing wharf.

Being There: Recent Paintings by Tim McGuire

Jun 19 2025 - Jul 06 2025

The Prow Gallery

Thursday Salsa on the Waterfront

Jun 19 2025 - Sep 10 2025

Mamma Mia!

Jul 01 2025 - Aug 31 2025

IMPROV THE MUSICAL: SHOW

Spontaneity Improv Company

“Big Sky Over Little Harbour” painting

“Sketch to Easel - A Collection of Watercolor Paintings”

Jul 03 2025 - Jul 30 2025

Art 1274 Hollis Gallery

East Coast Markets & Exchange

Monday Dancing Downtown with Halifax Dance

Jul 07 2025 - Jul 28 2025

Sailling into the sunset

Alexander Koltakov - Golden Light Over the Bay

Jul 08 2025 - Jul 29 2025

Teichert Gallery

Opening Reception: Alexander Koltakov - Golden Light Over the Bay

Teichert Gallery

Latinfax Festival

LATISPÁNICA CULTURAL ASSOCIATION

Sip & Solve 19+ Event at Discovery Centre

Discovery Centre

Shark Day at Discovery Centre

Discovery Centre

Halifax Jazz Festival

Jul 15 2025 - Jul 20 2025

Halifax Jazz Festival