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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Elysia Biro Presented by TD Halifax Jazz Festival

Halifax Jazz Festival

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Family Fun Days on Georges Island

Robert Lee Group Presented by TD Halifax Jazz Festival

Halifax Jazz Festival

Broken Social Scene Presented by TD Halifax Jazz Festival

Halifax Jazz Festival

Sip & Solve - Adults-Only Games Night

Discovery Centre

Rose Cousins Presented by TD Halifax Jazz Festival

Halifax Jazz Festival

LATINFAX 2026

Latinfax Festival

Jul 15 2026 - Jul 18 2026

LATISPANICA CULTURAL ASSOCIATION

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Family Fun Days on Georges Island

Halifax Pride Parade

Image shows black and green smokey background with a crown that reads X of Pride with information about the event - July 19 2026, Grafton Street Dinner Theatre, Halifax NS, doors 6pm show 7, tickets $15-$25 with an ASL interpretation symbol and sponsor logos from Halifax Pride, Downtown Halifax, and Grafton Street Dinner Theatre.

X of Pride Drag Pageant

Grafton Street Dinner Theatre

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

Family Fun Days on Georges Island

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

Family Fun Days on Georges Island

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

Family Fun Days on Georges Island

Spontaneity: What's Up! Improv

spontaneity improv

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

Family Fun Days on Georges Island