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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Champagne Weather Portraits of Song: Creator Workshop at Teichert Gallery

Teichert Gallery

"The Lighthouse" movie poster, featuring actors Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson in black and white, super imposed behind a sinister looking lighthouse.

Georges Island Movie Night!

Park Video Entertainment

Family Fall Fair at Discovery Centre

Oct 03 2026 - Oct 04 2026

Discovery Centre

Fall Fair After Dark - 18+

Discovery Centre

A black labrador puppy wearing a yellow visit that says CNIB Guide Dog

CNIB Guide Dog Gala

Spontaneity: Murder Mystery & Improv

spontaneity improv

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: Bringing the Slocum Boot Shop Back to Brier Island

Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

Guests celebrating at the 2025 Nova Scotia Business Hall of Fame Gala event.

Nova Scotia Business Hall of Fame

JA Nova Scotia (Junior Achievement)

The Black Keys

Scotiabank Centre

The Sheepdogs

Oct 16 2026 - Oct 17 2026

Light House Arts Centre

Nocturne at the Museum: Between Lands

Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21

Spontaneity: Nocturne Spooktrail

spontaneity improv

Free 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: Beyond Peggy's Cove: Discovering Nova Scotia's Remarkable Places

Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

STYX

Scotiabank Centre

Prozzäk

Casino Nova Scotia