Cultural Festivals

Explore The Coast’s guide to Halifax’s beloved annual all-night art festival, which runs Oct. 12-15

The festival will take over 18 locations across Halifax from Sep. 29 to Oct. 8.

Celebrate traditional Lebanese culture from Sept. 8 to 10.

The festival is back for its 33rd year from Aug. 30 to Sept. 10.

With more than 40 shows on offer, this year’s Fringe has something for everyone. Allow The Coast to be your guide.

The festival will be happening on Aug. 19 at Pier 21 in Halifax.

From fireworks to buskers to barbecues, here’s your guide to long-weekend fun.

Crescendo Fest opens Friday, Aug. 4 and wraps with a free Saturday concert at the Grand Parade that you won’t want to miss.

From taproom openings to film screenings to the CFL’s return, here’s your guide to weekend fun.

From the Halifax Pride Parade to outdoor theatre at Point Pleasant Park, here’s your guide to fun from July 21-23, 2023.

The event is ready to transform Quinpool Road this July.

As community rumours continue to swirl, the organization moves forward with summer plans.

The annual theatre and performance art event is back June 6-11.

Must-see movies from around the world come to the city with this annual event.

Sun Ra Arkestra makes its pandemic-belated visit to Halifax during the fest's June event.

Local artists

The world-leading chamber music fest returns May 29-June 11.

As the ECMAs—the East Coast Music Awards and festival—return to Halifax, scene insiders say there’s more than one definition.

The East Coast Music Awards are returning to Halifax from May 3 to 7.