It’s February in Downtown Halifax! ❄️
While it may be the shortest month of the year, February is packed with excitement.
From live sports to Dine Around, there’s something for everyone to enjoy — don’t miss out!
Scroll down to discover all the fun happening in Downtown Halifax this February.
For a full list of events happening this month, visit our online Events Calendar.
Celebrate African Heritage Month in Downtown Halifax
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February is African Heritage Month and this year's provincial theme is Strength in Unity – Moving Forward with Purpose, Prosperity, Power and Progress.
This theme highlights the collective power that emerges when African Nova Scotians and people of African descent come together with shared vision and intention.
There are many events and activities celebrating African Heritage Month happening throughout February all around HRM.
Learn more about African Heritage Month and see everything happening in Downtown Halifax here.
Dine Around is BACK!
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Dine Around is BACK! 🍽️
All throughout the month of February, you can savour special menus from your favourite Downtown Halifax restaurants priced from $10 to $60!
And with the most restaurants participating in the Downtown area, make it your go-to destination for Dine Around.
Check out all the participating restaurants in Downtown Halifax here.
Catch the Excitement of Live Sports!
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If you’re a sports fan, February is your month!
From skating to basketball, you'll find something to cheer for in Downtown Halifax this month.
February 9 & 16: Scotiabank Noon Skate
Noon, Scotiabank CentreFebruary 14: Halifax Thunderbirds vs Buffalo Bandits
7 pm, Scotiabank CentreFebruary 20-22: AUS Basketball Championship
Scotiabank CentreAnd the Halifax Mooseheads play 5 home games this month at the Scotiabank Centre. See their schedule here.
Live Music & Theatre
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Downtown Halifax is always a great destination if you enjoy live music, comedy, and theatre. Here are a few shows that you'll definitely want to check out this month:
LIVE MUSIC:
February 5 - 8: Matt Andersen
8 pm, Lighthouse Arts CentreFebruary 7 & 8: Broadway Brunch - Disney Edition
1 - 2:30 pm, The CarletonFebruary 13: Classic Albums Live Performs Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon
8:00 pm, Lighthouse Arts CentreFebruary 19: Dave Gunning Album Release
7:30 pm, The CarletonFebruary 24: The Offspring
7:30 pm, Scotiabank CentreFebruary 28: Rum Ragged and Shanneyganock-East Coast Festival
T8:00 pm, Lighthouse Arts CentreLIVE COMEDY:
February 13 & 14: JJ Whitehead
7:00 pm, Halifax Live Comedy Club (1575 Argyle Street)February 22: Phil Hanley
7:00 pm, Lighthouse Arts CentreLIVE THEATRE:
To February 8: Mad Madge
Neptune TheatreFebruary 3-15: Cult Play
Neptune Theatre
Other Events & Special Days
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Special Days in February:
February 2: Groundhog Day
February 13: Galentine's Day
February 14: Valentine's Day ❤️
February 15: National Flag of Canada Day
February 17: Random Acts of Kindness Day
February 17: Lunar New Year🐎
February 28: Ramadan Starts
Other Events
Here are a few other "can't miss" events happening this February:
February 6: Celebrations and Revelations 2026: Jah'Mila & Julian Taylor
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21February 14: Discover Love: The Science of Sex
The Discovery CentreFebruary 17: Pirates of the Atlantic: History and Myth
Maritime Museum of the AtlanticFebruary 20: Paintings & Pints: Maud Lewis - White Cat
Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
