Art events in Halifax

Mon, Nov 2

Death: An Artistic Salon

6:30 PM·Halifax·$17.31

Join us for an interactive discussion and presentation of art about death with guest speaker Dr Tim Clarke. At Trident…

Nov 5 – Nov 21

Agatha Christie's Witness for the Prosecution

Bedford Players Community Theatre

Bedford Players Theatre. It’s 1953 at the Old Bailey in London, where the city’s most sensational trial is underway.

Nov 5 – Nov 8

Christmas At The Forum

9:00 AM·Halifax

Christmas at the Forum returns for its 48th year, November 5 to 8 at the Halifax Forum. More than 300 local vendors fill…

Thu, Nov 5

Handmade Holiday Boutique

3:00 PM·IKEA Halifax

Local holiday artisan, maker + crafter market. Thursday, November 5, 2026 3:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. IKEA Halifax Free…

Thu, Nov 5

Spontaneity: Stand-up & Improv

7:30 PM·Halifax

Rox Live. Spontaneity Improv Company presents a one-night-only comedy event packed with unscripted connections and…

Thu, Nov 5

Better Times Comedy at Good Robot

8:00 PM·Good Robot Brewing (Commons)

Better Times Comedy is an award-winning stand-up comedy show at Good Robot Brewing (Robie St.) every Thursday. Regular…

Nov 6 – Nov 7

Nova Scotia Art and Craft Show

Cedar Event Centre

Cedar Event Centre. Discover the creativity and craftsmanship of Nova Scotia at the 15th Annual Nova Scotia Art & Craft…

Fri, Nov 6

AGNS Fall 2026 Exhibition Celebration

6:00 PM·Art Gallery of Nova Scotia

Art Gallery of Nova Scotia. Come Celebrate Atlantic Realism! Join us as we celebrate the fall season with new…

Fri, Nov 6

Art Battle Halifax - November 6, 2026

7:30 PM·Halifax·$19.85-$32.09

The Marquee Ballroom. Join us for an electric Friday night full community and creation!

Fri, Nov 6

Hawksley Workman

8:00 PM·Halifax

Light House Arts Centre. Experience an evening of exceptional live music with acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriter…

Sat, Nov 7

Tea Bag Charm Workshop w/ Mable & Rose

10:30 AM·Halifax·$37.94

At Eastern Tea Bar, 2093 Gottingen Street, Halifax.

Sat, Nov 7

DAC Presents: Sophie's Surprise 29th

7:30 PM·Rebecca Cohn Auditorium

Rebecca Cohn Auditorium. Get in losers—we’re going to a birthday party. This isn’t just any party: it’s award-winning…

Sun, Nov 8

Sweeney Todd: A Draglesque Show

7:30 PM·Grafton Street Dinner Theatre·$22.63

Grafton Street Dinner Theatre. Get ready for Sweeney Todd, where we will take the hot towel shave leads to a warm tummy.

Sun, Nov 8

Jake Vaadeland & The Sturgeon River Boys

8:00 PM·Seahorse Tavern

Seahorse Tavern. Don’t miss rising Canadian roots music star Jake Vaadeland and The Sturgeon River Boys live in Halifax.

Wed, Nov 11

Kittening 101 (3-hr Workshop)

1:00 PM·The Bus Stop Theatre Co-operative·$33.28

The Bus Stop Theatre (Community Room). Learn the ins and outs of being a burlesque stage kitten! Kittening 101 covers…

Thu, Nov 12

Peer to Peer Art Critique night

5:30 PM·Teichert Gallery

Join us for our first Critique Night at Teichert Gallery! This event is open to artists ranging in experience from…

Thu, Nov 12

Our Heritage: Food, Music & Art

6:00 PM·The Sanctuary Arts Centre

Sanctuary Arts Centre. Join us for an unforgettable evening that celebrates the rich and diverse cultural traditions…

Thu, Nov 12

SHENANIGANS 3.0

6:30 PM·Cineplex Cinemas Park Lane·$30.65-$50.08

Cineplex Cinemas Park Lane. After two years of sold-out shows, SHENANIGANS is returning to Halifax for another…

Thu, Nov 12

Danse: C'est la Vida

7:30 PM·Halifax

As part of an Alliance Française networking in Canada tour, let yourself be captivated by C'est la vida!, a dance…

Nov 13 – Nov 15

Halifax Design Week 2026

Halifax

Multiple venues throughout Halifax. Celebrate creativity, innovation, and design at Halifax Design Week 2026, a citywide…

Fri, Nov 13

Dartmouth Handcrafters Guild Show

2:00 PM·Halifax

The Dartmouth Handcrafters Guild Show will be held on November 13-15, 2026 at the Zatzman Sportsplex, 110 Wyse Road…

Fri, Nov 13

Andrew Packer: Stand Up Comedy Live in Halifax

7:00 PM·The Bus Stop Theatre Co-operative·$31.87

The Bus Stop Theatre Co-operative. Stand up comedian fresh off the release of his new Dry Bar Comedy Special. Often…

Sat, Nov 14

Halifax Region Gallery Hop: Bob Hainstock at Teichert Gallery

12:00 PM·Teichert Gallery

Teichert Gallery's November feature show is on display during the Halifax Region Gallery Hop: Bob Hainstock…

Sat, Nov 14

City Wide Gallery Hop

12:00 PM·Halifax

City Wide Gallery Hop on November 14, 2026, 12-5pm. Visit local commercial art galleries for special events and great…

Sat, Nov 14

BlackHawk Live

7:00 PM·Casino Nova Scotia

The Bruce Guthro Theatre. This is a 19+ Event. With millions of albums sold and a loyal fanbase spanning generations…

Sat, Nov 14

Improv the Musical at THE PINK PIANO

7:30 PM·Halifax

the pink piano. Each show, these seasoned improvisers create the next big musical, with each scene and song made up on…

Mon, Nov 16

A Coast-to-Coast Cowboy Christmas 2

7:00 PM·Casino Nova Scotia

The Bruce Guthro Theatre. This is a 19+ Event. Canadian country superstars George Canyon and Aaron Pritchett are joining…

Fri, Nov 20

The Craft Culture Festival

10:00 AM·Halifax Convention Centre

Sat, Nov 21

Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny

8:00 PM·Scotiabank Centre

British comedian Jimmy Carr brings his new stand-up show Laughs Funny to Halifax as part of his biggest Canadian tour…

Sat, Nov 21

CHRIS HALEF: Live Stand Up Comedy in Kentville

8:00 PM·Paddy's Irish Brewpub & Rosie's Restaurant·$27.96

Paddy's Irish Brewpub & Rosie's Restaurant. Come watch one of the East Coast's fastest rising comedians who as been…

Sun, Nov 22

Haligonian Vendor Market

11:00 AM·Halifax Brewery Market

Halifax Brewery Market. Local businesses of the Nova Scotia are bringing together a mix of food & beverages, handmade…

Sun, Nov 22

Clever Hopes (full band) + Matthew Barber, Dartmouth NS

4:00 PM·The Sanctuary Arts Centre·$13.66-$31.87

The Sanctuary Arts Centre. Full band, all ages, loads of fun. Come help us celebrate the release of Even Gooder Than…

Tue, Nov 24

suddenlyLISTEN's Improv Kitchen

7:00 PM·Halifax

Improv Kitchen is a monthly improvisation workshop with Tom Richards, presented by suddenlyLISTEN! Open to all ages and…

Wed, Nov 25

Tri-Elles - Music Room Chamber Players Series

7:30 PM·The Peggy Corkum Music Room

The Peggy Corkum Music Room. Three of Nova Scotia’s finest chamber musicians will bring music and storytelling to…

Wed, Nov 25

Roch Voisine: The Lightfoot Sessions

8:00 PM·Casino Nova Scotia

The Bruce Guthro Theatre. THIS IS A 19+ EVENT. Acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriter Roch Voisine returns to the stage…

Thu, Nov 26

French Tour of Colville, Forrestall, Pratt & Pratt: The Work Behind The Work

5:30 PM·Art Gallery of Nova Scotia

Art Gallery of Nova Scotia. In partnership with Alliance Française Halifax, we invite you to join a guided tour of the…

Nov 27 – Nov 28

Dartmouth Makers Winter Market 2026

5:00 PM·Halifax

Two days of handmade artisan products under one roof at Christ Church Parish Hall in Dartmouth, with over 50 vendors…

Fri, Nov 27

Spontaneity Improv November Showcase

7:30 PM·The Bus Stop Theatre Co-operative

The Bus Stop Theatre. Get ready for a night of quick wit, bold characters, and laugh-out-loud moments as Spontaneity…

Fri, Nov 27

Rouge Studio of Dance Showcase - Halifax

8:00 PM·Halifax·$31.87

Presented by Rouge Studio of Dance. At Backlot HFX, 2103 Gottingen Street, Halifax.

Sat, Nov 28

Dean Brody & The Reklaws – Hometown Heroes Tour

7:30 PM·Scotiabank Centre

Scotiabank Centre. Canada’s country music stars Dean Brody and The Reklaws team up for the Hometown Heroes Tour…

Sun, Nov 29

Holiday Pop Up Shop @ the Brewery

12:00 PM·Brewery Market

40+ local makers, crafters, artisans, food + live music + holiday decor Free admission. Everyone is welcome. Community…

Wed, Dec 2

Spontaneity: Sketch Comedy Show

7:30 PM·The Bus Stop Theatre Co-operative

The Bus Stop Theatre. From awkward everyday encounters to wildly absurd worlds, every scene delivers a fresh dose of…

Thu, Dec 3

Spontaneity: Dungeons & Dragons & Improv (Holiday Edition)

7:30 PM·Halifax·$17.57

This D&D (Holiday Edition) themed show is a completely improvised fantasy adventure, where heroes are made up, quests…

Fri, Dec 4

Maritime Jazz Collective: Big Band at Bus Stop Theatre

7:30 PM·The Bus Stop Theatre Co-operative

Bus Stop Theatre. Maritime Jazz Collective: Big Band plays a full concert featuring wonderful music from Robin Jessome…

Dec 31 – Dec 31

Welcome to Turtle Island: Indigenous Art Intervention

Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21

Sep 10 – Nov 8

Burnt Sugar Blue curated by francesca ekwuyasi

Dalhousie Art Gallery

Dalhousie Art Gallery. Burnt Sugar Blue brings together the work of four contemporary artists: Stina Baudin, Adama…

Sep 10 – Nov 8

Roger Mooking: SoundBites

Dalhousie Art Gallery

Dalhousie Art Gallery. SoundBites is Roger Mooking’s first solo exhibition in Atlantic Canada, bringing together visual…

Oct 16 – Nov 1

Frenchy's: The Thrift Musical

Alderney Landing

Alderney Landing. The hilarious new musical comedy about finding yourself — at a fraction of the retail cost! The iconic…

Oct 20 – Nov 1

Deepwater

Neptune Theatre

Neptune's Scotiabank Studio Theatre. Deepwater October 20 – November 1, 2026 Scotiabank Studio Stage – Written by Dan…

Nov 1 – Nov 8

AfterWords Literary Festival

Halifax

Various venues across Halifax. The AfterWords Literary Festival is an annual multi-day book and storytelling festival…