Festival events in Halifax
12 upcoming events, listed by the day they happen.
Friday, November 6
- Fri · Nov6Hal-Con Sci Fi Convention 2026 — Nov 6 – Nov 8
Hal-Con Sci Fi Convention 2026
Halifax Convention Centre
Halifax Convention Centre. Step into a world of fandom at Hal-Con, Atlantic Canada’s biggest sci-fi, fantasy, and gaming…
- Fri · Nov6AGNS Fall 2026 Exhibition Celebration — Fri, Nov 6
AGNS Fall 2026 Exhibition Celebration
6:00 PMArt Gallery of Nova Scotia
Art Gallery of Nova Scotia. Come Celebrate Atlantic Realism! Join us as we celebrate the fall season with new…
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Thursday, November 12
- Dumpling Fest Halifax — Thu, Nov 12
Dumpling Fest Halifax
5:00 PMHalifax$59.29-$82.89
B3J 1X1. Join us and tantalize your taste buds at a selection of restaurants in Halifax to taste different kinds of…
Friday, November 13
- Fri · Nov13Halifax Design Week 2026 — 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…
Friday, November 20
- Fri · Nov20The Craft Culture Festival — Fri, Nov 20
The Craft Culture Festival
10:00 AMHalifax Convention Centre
Friday, November 27
Evergreen Festival 2026 — Nov 27 – Dec 20Evergreen Festival 2026
Halifax Waterfront
Evergreen Festival is a 4-week-long outdoor winter celebration of Nova Scotian culture, food, spirits, craft, art, and…
Saturday, November 28
- Sat · Nov28Halifax International Wine Festival — Sat, Nov 28
Halifax International Wine Festival
Halifax Convention Centre
The Halifax International Wine Festival invites you to ‘Taste Beyond the Familiar’ on Saturday, November 28, 2026, at…
Friday, December 4
- Fri · Dec4Alderney Landing's Christkindlmarket — Dec 4 – Dec 6
Alderney Landing's Christkindlmarket
4:00 PMAlderney Landing
Alderney Landing’s Christkindlmarket returns to the Downtown Dartmouth Waterfront from December 4–6, 2026. Inspired by…
Thursday, December 31
- Thu · Dec31New Year’s Eve celebrations with Matt Minglewood — Thu, Dec 31
New Year’s Eve celebrations with Matt Minglewood
7:00 PMCasino Nova Scotia
The Bruce Guthro Theatre. Kick off New Year’s Eve with Matt Minglewood at Casino Nova Scotia Halifax on December 31…
Saturday, January 23
- Sat · Jan23Halifax Cocktail Festival — Sat, Jan 23
Halifax Cocktail Festival
Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel
Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel. A Celebration of Mixology in Downtown Halifax Saturday, January 23 2 Sessions…
Friday, January 29
- Fri · Jan29BROADWAY IN HALIFAX - RIVERDANCE — Jan 29 – Jan 30
BROADWAY IN HALIFAX - RIVERDANCE
Scotiabank Centre
Scotiabank Centre. Experience the original phenomenon. A thrilling celebration of music and dance, Riverdance returns in…
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- Sun · Nov1AfterWords Literary Festival — 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…