Downtown Halifax is the urban heart of the Halifax (Kjipuktuk) region. With world-class attractions, hundreds of restaurants, pubs, shops, festivals and events, Downtown Halifax is where people and businesses want to be. 

Downtown Halifax Business Commission (DHBC) is a not-for-profit organization that represents the 1600+ businesses located in the Downtown area. We run programs, events, and marketing initiatives to help make Downtown Halifax a better place to live, work, and play.

April showers may bring May flowers, but  regardless of the weather, April is jampacked with a variety of exciting events to enjoy. 🌷

From annual happenings like the HFX Burger Bash and Savour Food & Wine Festival to unique experiences like the 2026 Spring ForeWord Literary Festival, there's something for everyone to enjoy this April.

Here's a quick roundup of some notable events happening this month, so grab a pen and mark your calendars!

Since 2015, Downtown Halifax Business Commission (DHBC), has supported local artists through the Gritty to Pretty Placemaking Grant Program, helping to transform Downtown Halifax through vibrant, community-driven public art. 🖌️

To celebrate 10 years of the program, DHBC is marking a decade of transformation by spotlighting the artists and installations that have reshaped Downtown Halifax’s public art landscape in a new video series. 

Spring has sprung in Downtown Halifax! 🌷

As the days get brighter and the weather warmer, here are 5 things to look forward to this spring. 

Wondering what's happening Downtown this winter? 📅

Keep up to date with our online Events Calendar.

Before you head Downtown, make your parking plan! 🚗

Visit our 'Getting Around' page for everything you need to know about parking in Downtown Halifax, including helpful tips and a list of parking lots and garages. 

Downtown Halifax's Navigator Outreach Program offers direct support to the unhoused and precariously housed population in the urban core.