It’s March in Downtown Halifax!
And whether it comes in like a lamb or a lion, one thing’s for sure: there’s excitement around every corner in Downtown Halifax this month.
From live sporting events and concerts to family-friendly fun for March Break, Downtown is buzzing with things to do. So, get out there and enjoy it!
Scroll down to discover all the fun happening in Downtown Halifax this March.
Enjoy FREE live music around Downtown Halifax this March with "March is for Music", DHBC's annual music series. Learn more here.
For a full list of events happening this month, visit our online Events Calendar.
March is for Music
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This March, get out of the house and into your FAVE Downtown Halifax businesses to see some FREE, live, local music!🎶 Enjoy 40+ events at 24 Downtown Halifax businesses this year.
👉 See all the participating businesses and shows here.
There's also some big shows playing at Scotiabank Centre and Light House Arts Centre this month, including:
March 3-6: Alan Doyle
Light House Arts CentreMarch 3: Megadeth
Scotiabank CentreMarch 4: The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight
Scotiabank CentreMarch 14: LIVE with Big Wreck
Scotiabank CentreMarch 14: Ria Mae: Tour TWO presented by Whitecap Entertainment
Light House Arts CentreMany other Downtown venues like The Carleton, Durty Nelly's Irish Pub, The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse, Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs, Pacifico, The Lower Deck, and more, have regular live music to enjoy all year round. Make sure to check their web and social sites for up to date information about their live music schedules.
March Break
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Get out and explore Downtown Halifax this March Break!
With plenty of family-friendly attractions, restaurants, shops, and more, Downtown Halifax has everything you need to keep the whole family entertained.
👉 Plus, from Monday, March 16 to Saturday, March 21, enjoy free ferry rides on the Alderney/Halifax ferry between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Start planning your Downtown March Break adventure today!
Live Sports & Drama
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Whether you're into sports or drama (or both), you'll find both happening in Downtown Halifax this month:
Sports
Catch both the Halifax Mooseheads and the Halifax Thunderbirds in action this January at the Scotiabank Centre. Here are a few to check out:
March 1: Halifax Mooseheads vs Quebec Remparts (Scouts Canada Day)
3 pm, Scotiabank CentreMarch 5: Halifax Mooseheads vs Armada Blainville-Boisbriand (Student Night)
7 pm, Scotiabank CentreMarch 7: Halifax Thunderbirds vs Las Vegas Desert Dogs
7 pm, Scotiabank CentreMarch 6: Halifax Mooseheads vs Cape Breton Eagles (Fan Appreciation Day)
7 pm, Scotiabank CentreMarch 13: Halifax Thunderbirds vs Toronto Rock
7:30 pm, Scotiabank CentrePLUS, don't miss the USPORTS Men's Hockey Championship taking place from March 19-22 at the Scotiabank Centre.
Theatre
To March 8: Disney's Newsies presented by YPC
Neptune Theatre (1593 Argyle Street)To March 15: Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Neptune Theatre (1593 Argyle Street)March 24-April 12: Chase the Ace
Neptune Theatre (1593 Argyle Street)
Other Events & Special Days
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Special Days in February:
March 8: International Women's Day
March 8: Time Changes (springs ahead 1 hour) 🕰️
March 16-20: March Break
March 17: St. Patrick's Day ☘️
March 19: Eid al-Fitr
March 20: First day of Spring 🌱
March 28: Earth Hour (8:30-9:30 pm)
Other Events
Here are a few other "can't miss" events happening this March:
March 9: Noon Skate
Scotiabank Centre, 12 - 1 pmMarch 17-19: Tracy & Martina LIVE
Light House Arts Centre, 8 pmMarch 27: Painting & Pints
Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, 7 - 9:30 pmMarch 28: Halifax Cocktail Festival
Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel
