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!
👉 Easter weekend is just around the corner! 🐰 From special meals to chocolate and fresh flowers, Downtown Halifax has everything you need to celebrate. See how to shop and support local this Easter here.
For a full list of events happening this month, visit our online Events Calendar.
Halifax Burger Bash
The city-wide burger extravaganza is taking place from April 16-23 this year. 🍔
And with over 50 restaurants in the Downtown Halifax area participating alone - just about one-third of all restaurants participating - you'll want to make Downtown the first stop on your burger tour.
See all the Downtown restaurants participating here (coming soon).
Savour Food & Wine Festival
The Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia's (RANS) annual Savour Food & Wine Festival has two of their five major events happening April including:
April 2: Savour Food & Wine Show, Halifax Convention Centre, 7 - 9:30 pm
April 29: Imbibe: A Cocktail Event, Light House Arts Centre, 7 - 10 pm
Fun, Unique Events
If you're looking for something new to do this April, here are a few fun and unique events to check out:
April 1: Free Access Under 25 at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia (👉 Registration opens April 1)
April 4: Spring Family Fun Fest, Halifax Marriott Harbourfront
April 14: The Big Sing, The Basement
April 23: Stars On Ice 2026 Tour, Scotiabank Centre
April 21 - 25: NSCAD Student Art Awards, Anna Leonowens Gallery (1891 Granville Street)
April 25 - 29: 2026 Spring ForeWord, Various venues around Halifax
April 28: Imagining the Austens in Halifax, Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
Specialty Markets
Markets are a great place to visit in the spring, whether you are looking for fresh produce and seeds to begin your garden, or local handicrafts and goods. Here are a few you won't want to miss!
April 4: Hello, Spring!
8 am - 1 pm, Halifax Brewery Market
April 19: OutFest Makers Market
10 am - 4 pm, Halifax Brewery Market
April 26: Haligonian Vendor Market
11 am - 4 pm, Halifax Brewery Market
And of course, you can visit our amazing farmers' markets all year round:
Halifax Brewery Market: 8 am - 1 pm every Saturday
Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market: 8 am - 2 pm every Saturday; 10 am - 2 pm every Sunday
Live Music, Theatre & Sports
If you love live music, theatre, and sports, then you're in luck because April is jam-packed with exciting live events.
Music:
April 3: Parabolus: The Complete TOOL Experiences, Light House Arts Centre
April 4: Sam Roberts Band - Chemical City 20th Anniversary, Light House Arts Centre
April 10: Goo Goo Dolls, Scotiabank Centre
April 28: Triumph, Scotiabank Centre
April 30: Celtic Woman, Scotiabank Centre
Many other Downtown venues like The Carleton, Durty Nelly's Irish Pub, The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse, Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs, Pacifico, The Lower Deck, and more, have regular live music to enjoy all year round. Make sure to check their web and social sites for up to date information about their live music schedules.
Theatre:
To April 12: Chase the Ace, Neptune Theatre
April 13 - 19: OutFest, various venues around Halifax
April 28 - May 24: The Ghost of Violet Shaw, Neptune Theatre
To June 11: Come From Away, Neptune Theatre
Sports:
April 4: Halifax Thunderbirds vs Rochester Knighthawks, Scotiabank Centre
April 18: Halifax Thunderbirds vs Ottawa Black Bears, Scotiabank Centre
Notable Days in April
April 1: April Fools Day
April 5: Easter 🐰(👉 see our Easter page for ideas of how to support local Downtown Halifax)
April 15: Anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic (👉 visit the "Titanic: The Unsinkable Ship and Halifax" exhibit at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic)
April 16: National Eggs Benedict Day (👉 check out our list of brunch places in Downtown Halifax)
April 22: Earth Day 🌎
April 23: World Book Day 📖
See a full list of events happening in Downtown Halifax here.