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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Welcome to Turtle Island: Indigenous Art Intervention

Dec 31 2025 - Dec 31 2027

Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21

Leo Cox Trio

Tuesday Night Jazz at The Shoe

Jan 06 2026 - Dec 29 2026

The Economy Shoe Shop

Come From Away

Mar 31 2026 - Jun 21 2026

Neptune Theatre

Hoe Down Show Down

Apr 18 2026 - Jul 11 2026

Grafton St Dinner Theatre

Mission: Astronaut at Discovery Centre

May 27 2026 - Sep 07 2026

Discovery Centre

Painting of a campfire situated next to a river in a forest.

Young Summer by Shelley Mansel

Jun 02 2026 - Jun 26 2026

The Prow Gallery

Downtown Halifax Business Commission is thrilled to host this pop up art exhibit and sale. Drop by and see up and coming and established ocean themed art. Free to attend. Part of a week of events along the water.

Dancing on the Waterfront

Jun 02 2026 - Oct 30 2026

DalKing's Swing Dance Society (DSDS)

Teichert Gallery's June Show: "Connecting"

Jun 02 2026 - Jun 23 2026

Teichert Gallery

Uncorked Connections

🎸 BAND’S NIGHT OUT at Rox Live! 🎸 The next one is Thursday, June 4th — come hang, jam, connect, and rock out with other musicians on the Crown Royal Stage. Hosted by Sean ⏰ 7:30PM–12AM 🍹 $3.50 drinks 🍺 $1.25 beers 🍻 $24.00 beer towers 🍕 $1 pizza slices 🍔 $7.00 food menu Are you ready to rock?

🎸 BAND’S NIGHT OUT at Rox Live! 🎸

Oceans & You!

Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

2026 QMJHL Entry Draft

Jun 05 2026 - Jun 06 2026

Scotiabank Centre

One Port City Day

Halifax Port Authority

Oceans Discovery Day

Discovery Centre

An Afternoon of Ocean Sights and Sounds: Art and Music at Teichert Gallery

Teichert Gallery