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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Three Days Grace

Scotiabank Centre

Open City Halifax 2026

Downtown Halifax

Open City at Downtown Halifax Business Commission

Downtown Halifax Business Commission

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Canada's Storytellers: Catherine Clement

Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21

Spontaneity: The Improv Newsroom

spontaneity improv

Carmichael Lecture with Zahra Ebrahaim

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The TriCon Fabulist Fair

May 15 2026 - May 17 2026

Trident Booksellers & Cafe

Banga’s Spring Fest

May 17 2026 - May 18 2026

The Banga Event Group

The Guess Who

Scotiabank Centre

Spontaneity: Duo Competition

spontaneity improv

Painting & Pints: Maud Lewis  – British Kingfisher & Apple Blossoms

Art Gallery of Nova Scotia

Meghan Patrick

Meghan Patrick - Halifax

Spontaneity: Drag & Improv

spontaneity improv

Donovan Woods

Light House Arts Centre

The Tenors - Halifax

Jun 17 2026 - Jun 18 2026

Casino Nova Scotia