Festivals and Events in Halifax: 2026–2027 Calendar
The festivals, parades, fairs and big annual events of Halifax, month by month. Where the organisers have announced the next dates they are shown with the source; otherwise the usual month is given.
November
Halifax International Security Forum
The 2026 Halifax International Security Forum is the premier international gathering, scheduled to be held in Nova Scotia, Canada.
Halifax Oyster Festival
The Halifax Oyster Festival is set for November 25 & 26, 2026 on the Halifax waterfront at Pavilion 22, featuring tasting sessions.
Halifax Christmas Tree Lighting
The Halifax Christmas tree lighting event is on Nov. 28, 2026 from 6 to 7 p.m. at Grand Parade next to Halifax City Hall.
Halifax Holiday Market
Christmas at the Forum in Halifax is a four-day holiday craft show featuring over 300 Atlantic makers.
February
TD Halifax Jazz Festival Winter Edition
A winter edition event is a single show on Thursday, November 19th, 2026, at The Stage at St Andrew's.
Halifax International Boat Show
The Halifax International Boat Show returns to the Halifax Exhibition Centre, showcasing the latest boats, gear, and marine products.
May
Blue Nose Marathon
It is one of Halifax's most anticipated community events, featuring races like 2k, 5k, 10k, half-marathon, and marathon over a vibrant multi-day period.
June
Halifax Greek Festival
The Halifax Greek Festival is an event where you are invited to enjoy the delicious taste of Greece, right here in Halifax.
July
Nova Scotia International Tattoo
The 2027 Tattoo runs from July 1-5, with one show per day, and is described as Nova Scotia's premier summer spectacle.
Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo
The Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo is Nova Scotia's premier summer spectacle, running with one show per day.
Halifax Jazz Festival
The TD Halifax Jazz Festival is a multi-day event. The next edition starting on or after 2026-11-09 is scheduled for July 6 to July 11, 2027.
Halifax Pride Festival
Canada Pride 2027 will run concurrently with the Halifax Pride Festival. It is an eleven-day celebration taking place in Halifax/Kjipuktuk.
Halifax International Busker Festival
The 40th edition of the Halifax Busker Festival, a six-day event on the Halifax waterfront over Nova Scotia's Natal Day long weekend.
August
Halifax Seaport Beerfest
Halifax's favourite waterfront beer, cider and RTD festival taking place at the Halifax Seaport.
Nova Scotia Gaelic Mod
A festival celebrating Gaelic language, music, dance, and culture, though centered slightly outside Halifax.
September
Atlantic Film Festival
The Atlantic International Film Festival in Halifax, Nova Scotia is a major film event, with the 2027 edition scheduled for September.
Halifax Mooseheads Home Opener
The Halifax Mooseheads season runs from Friday October 23, 2026 to Saturday March 20, 2027 at the Scotiabank Centre.
October
Halifax Pop Explosion
A music festival and conference focused on emerging and independent artists from various genres.
Places in Halifax
Events in other cities
Dates are only shown when the organiser or a news report has published them, with the source linked. Events change: confirm with the organiser before you travel.