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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ECPG presents a massive night of 90’s country music as BlackHawk takes the stage at Casino Nova Scotia in Halifax on Saturday, November 14!

BlackHawk at Casino Nova Scotia in Halifax

Casino Nova Scotia

Five blurred dancers in motion on a dark stage, their movements streaked in warm rose and copper light. Text reads ‘Temple of Eros: An embodied ritual of desire, connection, shadow, and self.’

Temple of Eros

My Food Journey: Chef Pamela A. LeonForde

Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21

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: Behind the Bulkheads: The Naval Museum of Halifax

Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

Spontaneity: Party Show

spontaneity improv

The East Pointers

Scotiabank Centre

Jimmy Carr

Scotiabank Centre

Nova Scotia Power Holiday Parade of Lights

Around Downtown Halifax

Earth Christmas Market

Early Christmas Market

Haligonian Vendor Market

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: Pilotage in Halifax Harbour

Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

Roch Voisine: The Lightfoot Sessions

Casino Nova Scotia

Colin Mochrie & Asad Mecci: HYPROV: Improv Under Hypnosis

Light House Arts Centre

A photo of Sexologist Serena Haines smiling in a white blazer with the text Just the Tip LIVE LADIES NIGHT Date November 26th 7-9pm at UNKNWN LOUNGE on Argyle Street

Ladies Night - Just the Tip LIVE!

Serena Haines Intimacy

Promotional graphic split down the middle showing a sketch transformation on the left and a finished painting on the right. The text reads "THE WORK BEHIND THE WORK" in large white letters beside "COLVILLE FORRESTALL PRATT & PRATT" in smaller typography.

French Tour of Colville, Forrestall, Pratt & Pratt: The Work Behind The Work

Art Gallery of Nova Scotia & Alliance Française Halifax

Dean Brody & the Reklaws: Hometown Heroes Tour

Scotiabank Centre