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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Tuesday Night Talk: Nova Scotia Vessels as Research Platforms: The Sea Turtle Story

Oct 27 2026

Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

Jimmy Rankin: Song Dog: 25th Anniversary Tour

Oct 30 2026

Light House Arts Centre

After Dark

Oct 30 2026

The Wine Spa

Ghosts of Halifax Cruise

Oct 30 2026

Ambassatours Gray Line

People in various halloween costumes dancing on a boat at night.

Halifax Halloween Party Cruise

Oct 31 2026

Ambassatours Gray Line

Science, Spirits & Boos - 19+ After Hours Halloween Event

Oct 31 2026

Discovery Centre

Tuesday Night Talks at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, October 13 to November 24, 2026, at 6:30 pm. Free admission after 4 pm.

Tuesday Night Talk: Life and Work on Sable Island, Parks Canada’s Study

Nov 03 2026

Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

Spontaneity: Stand-up & Improv

Nov 05 2026

spontaneity improv

What's Happening Downtown?

The Harvest Social

Scotoberfest

The Underground - Villain's Edition

Mat Hughes live at St. Matthew's Church

Spontaneity: Duo Competition

Ghosts of Halifax Cruise

Ghosts of Halifax Cruise

Tuesday Night Talk: Nova Scotia Vessels as Research Platforms: The Sea Turtle Story

Jimmy Rankin: Song Dog: 25th Anniversary Tour

After Dark

Ghosts of Halifax Cruise

Halifax Halloween Party Cruise

Science, Spirits & Boos - 19+ After Hours Halloween Event

Tuesday Night Talk: Life and Work on Sable Island, Parks Canada’s Study

Spontaneity: Stand-up & Improv