Music events in Halifax

42 upcoming events, listed by the day they happen.

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Wednesday, November 4

Wed · Nov4
Wed, Nov 4
Poetry of Dreamers - Music Room Chamber Players Series
7:30 PMThe Peggy Corkum Music Room
The Peggy Corkum Music Room. Described by the New York Times as an “eloquent soloist”, pianist Katherine Dowling brings…

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Friday, November 6

Fri · Nov6
Fri, Nov 6
Hawksley Workman
8:00 PMHalifax
Light House Arts Centre. Experience an evening of exceptional live music with acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriter…
Hawksley Workman — Fri, Nov 6
Fri, Nov 6
Heated Twilight Dance Party
10:00 PMHalifax$12.23
Backlot HFX. Heated Rivalry….Twilight…..the two worlds collide.
Heated Twilight Dance Party — Fri, Nov 6
Fri · Nov6
Fri, Nov 6
FOMO FRIDAY
10:00 PMHalifax$5-$10
FOMO Friday every weekend at The Dome: doors at 10 PM, packed floors and a party soundtrack all night (Top 40, house…
FOMO FRIDAY — Fri, Nov 6

Saturday, November 7

Sat, Nov 7
Live Matinee At Black Harbour Distillers
1:00 PMBlack Harbour Distillers
Live Matinee At Black Harbour Distillers — Sat, Nov 7
Sat · Nov7
Sat, Nov 7
Sons of Maxwell Concert
7:00 PMHalifax
Join us for an unforgettable evening of music, stories, laughter, and outstanding East Coast talent as Sons of Maxwell…
Sons of Maxwell Concert — Sat, Nov 7
Sat, Nov 7
RAVE WITH MRJAY + FRIENDS
10:00 PMHalifax$15
Haliente’s Creative Studio. Get ready to dance all night as MrJay and Friends are bringing the ultimate rave vibes and…
RAVE WITH MRJAY + FRIENDS — Sat, Nov 7

Sunday, November 8

Sun · Nov8
Sun, Nov 8
Jake Vaadeland & The Sturgeon River Boys
8:00 PMSeahorse Tavern
Seahorse Tavern. Don’t miss rising Canadian roots music star Jake Vaadeland and The Sturgeon River Boys live in Halifax.
Jake Vaadeland & The Sturgeon River Boys — Sun, Nov 8

Thursday, November 12

Thu · Nov12
Thu, Nov 12
Our Heritage: Food, Music & Art
6:00 PMThe Sanctuary Arts Centre
Sanctuary Arts Centre. Join us for an unforgettable evening that celebrates the rich and diverse cultural traditions…
Our Heritage: Food, Music & Art — Thu, Nov 12

Saturday, November 14

Sat, Nov 14
MUSIC CARE CONFERENCE 2026 In-Person
9:00 AMHalifax$95-$160
Dalhousie University. Immerse yourself in a day filled with captivating presentations, interactive workshops, and live…
MUSIC CARE CONFERENCE 2026 In-Person — Sat, Nov 14
Sat, Nov 14
Records & Rosé By Rooted Society
4:30 PMHalifax
Records and rosé afternoon by Rooted Society at House of Eights Dance Studio on Sackville Street, Halifax.
Records & Rosé By Rooted Society — Sat, Nov 14
Sat · Nov14
Sat, Nov 14
Halifax Singles Dances - Huge 500 for 5000 Followers Dance
8:30 PMMill Cove Brew Pub
Mill Cove Brew Pub. 💛💃 500 FOR 5000 Followers Singles Dance — AND THIS ONE MEANS SO MUCH TO ME 🕺💛 We’re inviting 500…
Halifax Singles Dances - Huge 500 for 5000 Followers Dance — Sat, Nov 14
Sat, Nov 14
BlackOut Aka Noir
10:00 PMThe Duke's Public House$11.98
Come out and celebrate a night full of fun music and good vibes At The Duke's Public House, 2057 Gottingen Street…
BlackOut Aka Noir — Sat, Nov 14

Sunday, November 15

Sun · Nov15
Sun, Nov 15
DAC Presents: Leif Vollebekk w/ special guest Rose Cousins
7:30 PMRebecca Cohn Auditorium
Rebecca Cohn Auditorium. There’s a certain kind of song you only really hear late at night. Leif Vollebekk writes those…
DAC Presents: Leif Vollebekk w/ special guest Rose Cousins — Sun, Nov 15

Monday, November 16

Mon · Nov16
Mon, Nov 16
A Coast-to-Coast Cowboy Christmas 2
7:00 PMCasino Nova Scotia
The Bruce Guthro Theatre. This is a 19+ Event. Canadian country superstars George Canyon and Aaron Pritchett are joining…
A Coast-to-Coast Cowboy Christmas 2 — Mon, Nov 16

Saturday, November 21

Sat · Nov21
Sat, Nov 21
Táimid Opera Holiday Gala: Encolden
7:00 PMCasino Nova Scotia$74.36
Presented by Táimid Opera & Music. At Casino Nova Scotia, 1983 Upper Water Street, Halifax.
Táimid Opera Holiday Gala: Encolden — Sat, Nov 21

Sunday, November 22

Sun, Nov 22
Clever Hopes (full band) + Matthew Barber, Dartmouth NS
4:00 PMThe 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…
Clever Hopes (full band) + Matthew Barber, Dartmouth NS — Sun, Nov 22

Tuesday, November 24

Tue, Nov 24
suddenlyLISTEN's Improv Kitchen
7:00 PMHalifax
Improv Kitchen is a monthly improvisation workshop with Tom Richards, presented by suddenlyLISTEN! Open to all ages and…
suddenlyLISTEN's Improv Kitchen — Tue, Nov 24

Wednesday, November 25

Wed · Nov25
Wed, Nov 25
Tri-Elles - Music Room Chamber Players Series
7:30 PMThe Peggy Corkum Music Room
The Peggy Corkum Music Room. Three of Nova Scotia’s finest chamber musicians will bring music and storytelling to…
Tri-Elles - Music Room Chamber Players Series — Wed, Nov 25
Wed · Nov25
Wed, Nov 25
Roch Voisine: The Lightfoot Sessions
8:00 PMCasino Nova Scotia
The Bruce Guthro Theatre. THIS IS A 19+ EVENT. Acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriter Roch Voisine returns to the stage…
Roch Voisine: The Lightfoot Sessions — Wed, Nov 25

Saturday, November 28

Sat · Nov28
Sat, Nov 28
Dean Brody & The Reklaws – Hometown Heroes Tour
7:30 PMScotiabank Centre
Scotiabank Centre. Canada’s country music stars Dean Brody and The Reklaws team up for the Hometown Heroes Tour…
Dean Brody & The Reklaws – Hometown Heroes Tour — Sat, Nov 28
Sat · Nov28
Sat, Nov 28
Halifax Singles Dances
8:30 PMDartmouth
🎄💃🕺 DARTMOUTH — OUR LAST SINGLES DANCE HERE BEFORE CHRISTMAS! 🕺💃🎄 We’ll be back at the Mic Mac Aquatic Club on…
Halifax Singles Dances — Sat, Nov 28

Sunday, November 29

Sun · Nov29
Sun, Nov 29
Holiday Pop Up Shop @ the Brewery
12:00 PMBrewery Market
40+ local makers, crafters, artisans, food + live music + holiday decor Free admission. Everyone is welcome. Community…
Holiday Pop Up Shop @ the Brewery — Sun, Nov 29

Friday, December 4

Fri · Dec4
Fri, Dec 4
Maritime Jazz Collective: Big Band at Bus Stop Theatre
7:30 PMThe Bus Stop Theatre Co-operative
Bus Stop Theatre. Maritime Jazz Collective: Big Band plays a full concert featuring wonderful music from Robin Jessome…
Maritime Jazz Collective: Big Band at Bus Stop Theatre — Fri, Dec 4

Monday, December 7

Mon · Dec7
Mon, Dec 7
Home for Christmas – A Live Concert Event
7:30 PMThe Sanctuary Arts Centre
The Sanctuary Arts Centre. Step in from the cold and celebrate the season with Home for Christmas, a heartfelt holiday…
Home for Christmas – A Live Concert Event — Mon, Dec 7

Friday, December 11

Fri · Dec11
Dec 11 – Dec 12
Bruce Guthro's Songwriters Circle
7:00 PMCasino Nova Scotia
The Bruce Guthro Theatre. This is a 19+ Event. A celebrated showcase of talent, legacy, and connection through music…
Bruce Guthro's Songwriters Circle — Dec 11 – Dec 12
Fri · Dec11
Fri, Dec 11
Amanda Marshall – The Dirty 30 Tour
7:30 PMScotiabank Centre
Scotiabank Centre. Celebrate thirty years of unforgettable music with Amanda Marshall on The Dirty 30 Tour. One of…
Amanda Marshall – The Dirty 30 Tour — Fri, Dec 11

Saturday, December 12

Sat · Dec12
Sat, Dec 12
Halifax Singles Dances Christmas Dance
8:30 PMMill Cove Brew Pub
Mill Cove Brew Pub, Bedford. 🎄❤️ OUR BIGGEST DANCE OF THE YEAR IS COMING! ❤️🎄 Most Halifax Singles Dances are busy.
Halifax Singles Dances Christmas Dance — Sat, Dec 12

Sunday, December 13

Sun · Dec13
Sun, Dec 13
A Holiday Event
10:00 AMDartmouth
Local pop up market + local food and baked goods + Santa visit (time TBA) + holiday kids crafts + live music + more.
A Holiday Event — Sun, Dec 13

Tuesday, December 15

Tue · Dec15
Tue, Dec 15
DAC Presents: The Debaters Live
7:30 PMRebecca Cohn Auditorium
Rebecca Cohn Auditorium. Celebrating 20 years, The Debaters Live is crossing the country with a holiday tour for all ye…
DAC Presents: The Debaters Live — Tue, Dec 15

Thursday, December 31

Thu · Dec31
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…
New Year’s Eve celebrations with Matt Minglewood — Thu, Dec 31

Friday, January 1

Fri · Jan1
Fri, Jan 1
Halifax Singles Dances New Year's 'DAY' Levee
4:00 PMMill Cove Brew Pub
Mill Cove Brew Pub. 🎉🥂 HALIFAX HAS SOMETHING VERY DIFFERENT FOR SINGLES ON NEW YEAR’S DAY! 🥂🎉 And as far as we can…
Halifax Singles Dances New Year's 'DAY' Levee — Fri, Jan 1

Friday, January 8

Fri · Jan8
Fri, Jan 8
Halifax Thunderbirds vs Toronto Rock
7:30 PMScotiabank Centre
Scotiabank Centre. Catch the excitement of professional box lacrosse with the Halifax Thunderbirds. Featuring fast-paced…
Halifax Thunderbirds vs Toronto Rock — Fri, Jan 8

Thursday, January 28

Thu · Jan28
Thu, Jan 28
Tenille Townes - The Living Room Tour
8:00 PMCasino Nova Scotia
The Bruce Guthro Theatre. THIS IS A 19+ EVENT. DOORS: 7PM | SHOW: 8PM Award-winning Canadian country artist Tenille…
Tenille Townes - The Living Room Tour — Thu, Jan 28

Friday, January 29

Fri · Jan29
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…
BROADWAY IN HALIFAX - RIVERDANCE — Jan 29 – Jan 30

Sunday, February 7

Sun · Feb7
Sun, Feb 7
Hilary Duff: the lucky me tour
7:30 PMScotiabank Centre
Scotiabank Centre. Pop icon and actress Hilary Duff is back with the lucky me tour—her first major world tour in nearly…
Hilary Duff: the lucky me tour — Sun, Feb 7

Wednesday, March 24

Wed, Mar 24
DAC Presents: Steven Page Trio
7:30 PMRebecca Cohn Auditorium
Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductee Steven Page has established himself as one of the most recognizable and enduring…
DAC Presents: Steven Page Trio — Wed, Mar 24

Saturday, April 3

Sat, Apr 3
DAC Presents: Dwayne Gretzky
7:30 PMRebecca Cohn Auditorium
Celebrating the classic rock and pop songs that unite people across generations, Dwayne Gretzky has delivered…
DAC Presents: Dwayne Gretzky — Sat, Apr 3

Monday, April 26

Mon, Apr 26
The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight
8:00 PMScotiabank Centre
The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight returns with an epic new 90-minute concert, breathing beautifully dark energy into…
The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight — Mon, Apr 26

Wednesday, May 19

May 19 – May 21
BROADWAY IN HALIFAX - HADESTOWN
Scotiabank Centre
Welcome to HADESTOWN, where a song can change your fate. Winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards® including Best Musical and…
BROADWAY IN HALIFAX - HADESTOWN — May 19 – May 21

Sunday, September 12

Sun, Sep 12
DAC Presents: An Evening with Judy Collins
7:30 PMRebecca Cohn Auditorium
DAC Presents: An Evening with Judy Collins. Join the iconic folk and pop singer-songwriter for a career-spanning concert…
DAC Presents: An Evening with Judy Collins — Sun, Sep 12

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Thu · Sep10
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…
Roger Mooking: SoundBites — Sep 10 – Nov 8

Wednesday, November 4

Poetry of Dreamers - Music Room Chamber Players Series

The shortlist, before the weekend starts

Friday, November 6

Hawksley Workman

Heated Twilight Dance Party

FOMO FRIDAY

Saturday, November 7

Live Matinee At Black Harbour Distillers

Sons of Maxwell Concert

RAVE WITH MRJAY + FRIENDS

Sunday, November 8

Jake Vaadeland & The Sturgeon River Boys

Thursday, November 12

Our Heritage: Food, Music & Art

Saturday, November 14

MUSIC CARE CONFERENCE 2026 In-Person

Records & Rosé By Rooted Society

Halifax Singles Dances - Huge 500 for 5000 Followers Dance

BlackOut Aka Noir

Sunday, November 15

DAC Presents: Leif Vollebekk w/ special guest Rose Cousins

Monday, November 16

A Coast-to-Coast Cowboy Christmas 2

Saturday, November 21

Táimid Opera Holiday Gala: Encolden

Sunday, November 22

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

Tuesday, November 24

suddenlyLISTEN's Improv Kitchen

Wednesday, November 25

Tri-Elles - Music Room Chamber Players Series

Roch Voisine: The Lightfoot Sessions

Saturday, November 28

Dean Brody & The Reklaws – Hometown Heroes Tour

Halifax Singles Dances

Sunday, November 29

Holiday Pop Up Shop @ the Brewery

Friday, December 4

Maritime Jazz Collective: Big Band at Bus Stop Theatre

Monday, December 7

Home for Christmas – A Live Concert Event

Friday, December 11

Bruce Guthro's Songwriters Circle

Amanda Marshall – The Dirty 30 Tour

Saturday, December 12

Halifax Singles Dances Christmas Dance

Sunday, December 13

A Holiday Event

Tuesday, December 15

DAC Presents: The Debaters Live

Thursday, December 31

New Year’s Eve celebrations with Matt Minglewood

Friday, January 1

Halifax Singles Dances New Year's 'DAY' Levee

Friday, January 8

Halifax Thunderbirds vs Toronto Rock

Thursday, January 28

Tenille Townes - The Living Room Tour

Friday, January 29

BROADWAY IN HALIFAX - RIVERDANCE

Sunday, February 7

Hilary Duff: the lucky me tour

Wednesday, March 24

DAC Presents: Steven Page Trio

Saturday, April 3

DAC Presents: Dwayne Gretzky

Monday, April 26

The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight

Wednesday, May 19

BROADWAY IN HALIFAX - HADESTOWN

Sunday, September 12

DAC Presents: An Evening with Judy Collins

Running for a while

Roger Mooking: SoundBites

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