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.
For a full list of events happening this month, visit our online Events Calendar.
March is for (Canadian!) Music
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March is for music!
Catch some of your favourite Canadian bands playing in Downtown Halifax this month:
March 4: Mother Mother
Scotiabank CentreMarch 13: Our Lady Peace: 30th Anniversary Tour
Scotiabank CentreMarch 14: Classified: Welcome to the Maritimes - An East Coast Celebration
Light House Arts CentreMarch 15: Alan Doyle
Scotiabank CentreMarch 15: The Irish Descendants Live!
Light House Arts CentreMarch 20: Theory of a Deadman: Unplugged
Light House Arts CentreMarch 20: Christina Martin, Andrea England & Lisa Richard
The CarletonMarch 22: Glass Tiger
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.
Stay tuned for DHBC's "March is for Music" music series coming soon!
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 7: Halifax Thunderbirds vs Toronto Rock
7:30 pm, Scotiabank CentreMarch 8: Halifax Mooseheads vs Saint John Sea Dogs
7 pm, Scotiabank CentreMarch 14: Halifax Thunderbirds vs Saskatchewan Rush
7 pm, Scotiabank CentreMarch 16: Halifax Mooseheads vs Cape Breton Eagles
3 pm, Scotiabank CentreMarch 21: Halifax Thunderbirds vs Ottawa Black Bears
7 pm, Scotiabank CentreMarch 22: Halifax Mooseheads vs Charlottetown Islanders
3 pm, Scotiabank CentrePLUS, don't miss the AUS Basketball Championships taking place from February 28 - March 2 at the Scotiabank Centre.
Theatre
To March 23: The New Canadian Curling Club
Neptune Theatre (1593 Argyle Street)March 11 - May 11: Little Shop of Horrors
Neptune Theatre (1593 Argyle Street)
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 10 to Saturday, March 15, 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!
Other Events & Special Days
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Special Days in February:
March 4: Pancake Tuesday 🥞
March 5: Ash Wednesday
March 8: International Women's Day
March 9: Time Changes (springs ahead 1 hour!)
March 10-14: March Break
March 17: St. Patrick's Day ☘️
March 20: First day of Spring
Other Events
Here are a few other "can't miss" events happening this March:
March 9: Make Day! Play with Clay
Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, 1 - 4 pmMarch 21: Land & Cecil 2: Comedy Tour
Light House Arts CentreMarch 23: Welcome Weekend at Halifax Convention Centre
Halifax Convention Centre, 12 - 3 pmMarch 23 : Japanese Spring Market
Halifax Brewery Market, 12 - 3 pmMarch 23: Champions of Magic
Scotiabank Centre, 5 pmMarch 28: Painting & Pints: Maud Lewis - British Kingfisher & Apple Blossoms
Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, 7 - 9:30 pm
