What's on this January in Downtown Halifax

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And just like that, it’s January – the start of a brand new year! 🎆

While it’s winter, there’s no need to hibernate. Let’s kick off the new year with a bang and get out to enjoy the exciting events happening Downtown this month!

Scroll down to discover all the fun happening in Downtown Halifax this January.

 

Wondering what's happening for New Year's? Visit our NYE page here. 

 

For a full list of events happening this month, visit our online Events Calendar. 

DELIGHTFUL DOWNTOWN

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    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: New Year's Show (The New Year's Show will run alongside the Winter Show except on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, when just the New Year's Show will run. On New Year's Eve, the New Year's Show will run until 1:00 am.)

    To January 12: *NEW 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 2025. 

Dry January

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    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. 

Live Music, Theatre, Sports & MORE!

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

    January 13: A Cool Cabaret 
    8 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 11: Curmudgeon Christmas
    Grafton Street Dinner Theatre (1741 Grafton Street)

    To January 26: Disney's Frozen
    Neptune Theatre (1593 Argyle Street)

    January 14 - February 2: Controlled Damage
    Neptune Theatre (1593 Argyle Street)

     

    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:

    January 1: Halifax Mooseheads vs Moncton Wildcats
    3 pm, Scotiabank Centre

    January 18: Halifax Thunderbirds vs Rochester Knighthawks - East Coast Kitchen Party Theme Night
    7 pm, Scotiabank Centre

     

    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 10 & 11: Luke Lawrence
    8 pm, Halifax Live Comedy Club

     

    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 & Special Days

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