What's on this January in Downtown Halifax

DELIGHTFUL DOWNTOWN is our winter lighting program and includes the beautiful light projection shows on the former Halifax Memorial Library Building at Grafton Park (corner of Spring Garden Road and Grafton Street) that run from dusk to 11 pm. 

Here's the schedule for the January light projection shows:

December 30 - January 2: The New Year Light Show

To January 18: The Winter Light Show

DELIGHTFUL DOWNTOWN also includes other light installations around the city including the dazzling, 28-foot-tall winter tree (35-feet-tall with the base!) and decorations in Peace and Friendship Park, the winter-themed window decals and lights along Barrington Street, and the trees wrapped with lights in Granville Mall, Raymond Taavel Park, and on Bedford Row - all of which will be up until late March 2026. 

On January 15, taste six fusion dishes blending traditions and flavours of the following communities: Palestinian and African Nova Scotian, Korean and Brazilian, Nigerian and Chinese, Venezuelan and Serbian, Jamaican and Ukrainian, and Mexican and Pakistani.

Experience the final showcase of Perfect Pairings before the eat make share: a taste of immigration exhibition closes in Halifax.

Practicing Dry January this year? Well, that's no reason to stay home!

Many restaurants, pubs, and bars in Downtown Halifax now offer a variety of non-alcoholic options, including beer, wine, mocktails, sodas, and more. This means you can still enjoy a night out, whether you're sharing a meal with friends, attending a sporting event at the Scotiabank Centre, or enjoying live music at one of the many pubs around Downtown Halifax.

You can also purchase non-alcoholic products at Bishop's Cellar in Bishop's Landing, including non-alcoholic beer, cider and cocktails. 

January is the perfect time to experience live music, theatre, sports, and comedy! Whether you're in the mood for live music, a theatre production, cheering on your favorite team, or enjoying some side-splitting comedy, there's something for everyone.

Live Music

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.

Here are a few live music shows to check out this month:

January 3: Rasta Gumbo - Alt NYE
8:30 - 11:30 pm, The Carleton (1685 Argyle Street)

January 18: Corey Tetford Trio
7 pm, The Carleton (1685 Argyle Street)

Every Tuesday in January: Garrett Mason
Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs (1579 Grafton Street)

Every Friday in January: The Mellotones
8:30 - 11:30 pm, Pacifico (5171 George Street)

Theatre

To January 10:  Camp Christmas

To January 11: The Wizard of Oz
Neptune Theatre (1593 Argyle Street)

January 22 - February 8: Mad Madge
Neptune Theatre (1593 Argyle Street)

Sports

Catch the Halifax Mooseheads and the Halifax Thunderbirds, and an appearance from the PWHK in action this January at the Scotiabank Centre. Here are a few to check out:

January 11: PWHL Takeover Tour
1 pm, Scotiabank Centre

 Halifax Thunderbirds:

• Friday, January 16: Colorado Mammoth,  7:30 pm   
• Saturday, January 31: Georgia Swarm, 7:00 pm   

Halifax Mooseheads: 

• Saturday, January 10: Gatineau, 7:00 pm
• Thursday, January 15: Chicoutimi, 7:00 pm, *Student Night*
• Saturday, January 17: Charlottetown, 7:00 pm
• Friday, January 23: Sherbrooke, 7:00 pm,  *Girl Guides Day*
• Sunday, January 25: Drummondville, 3:00 pm

Comedy

If you're a fan of live stand-up comedy, the Halifax Live Comedy Club (1773 Grafton Street) has regular comedy shows every Friday and Saturday night. 

January 2 & 3: Dave Burke
8 pm, Halifax Live Comedy Club

January 8 & 9: Jordan Foisy, 8 pm, Halifax Live Comedy Club

Friday and Saturday Comedy shows TBA at Yuk Yuks, 665 Argyle St, Halifax

To see all of these events AND MORE, visit the individual websites of each venue or check out our online events calendar here. 

Other Events

Here are a few other 'can't miss' events happening this January:

January 22: Creative Minds: Mi’Kmaw Lunar Calendar with Gerald Gloade

January 23: Sip n' Shuck at The Westin Hotel

January 30: Painting & Pints: Elizabeth Styring Nutt – Winter, Northwest Arm, Halifax

January 31: USS - The Ultimate Weekend Warrior Tour

Special Days

January 1: New Year's Day 🎆 (check out all the things happening Downtown here)

January 25: Robbie Burns Day 

January 31: National Hot Chocolate Day ☕