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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Spontaneity: What's Up! Improv

spontaneity improv

Festival Grou Tyme

Aug 13 2026 - Aug 15 2026

Conseil communautaire du Grand-Havre

18th Annual Seaport Beer & Fizzfest - Over 400+ Pre-mixed Cocktails, Beers & Ciders to sample, included with your ticket price. Live Music and Yummy Festival Food all on the Halifax Waterfront!

Halifax Seaport Beer & Fizzfest

Aug 13 2026 - Aug 15 2026

Seaport Beer & Fizzfest

Max McNown - The Summer Vacation Tour

Scotiabank Centre

Two young boys with treasure chest in front of a cannon.

Family Fun Days on Georges Island

Vibrancy Festival 2026

Aug 14 2026 - Aug 15 2026

Halifax Vibrancy Festival

SHUT UP X DANCE

Aug 14 2026 - Aug 15 2026

Art of Disability Festival

Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21

Truffle Festival Dinner Event

Ragazzi Restobar

Wines on the Waterfront

Wines of Nova Scotia

Halifax Fashion Week: Closing Night Couture Showcase

Soli Productions

Deep Purple with Special Guest Kansas

Scotiabank Centre

Sunset Beats Sunday Social

CELTIC ON THE HARBOUR: The East Enders live at Stone's Throw Patio

Stone's Throw Patio

Chasing Abbey

Light House Arts Centre