What's Happening Downtown?

Discover Downtown events and activities here. From small pop-up markets to large festivals and more, there is something for everyone to enjoy in Downtown Halifax.

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Welcome to Turtle Island: Indigenous Art Intervention

Dec 31 2025 - Dec 31 2027

Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21

Leo Cox Trio

Tuesday Night Jazz at The Shoe

Jan 06 2026 - Dec 29 2026

The Economy Shoe Shop

Come From Away

Mar 31 2026 - Jun 21 2026

Neptune Theatre

Hoe Down Show Down

Apr 18 2026 - Jul 11 2026

Grafton St Dinner Theatre

Mission: Astronaut at Discovery Centre

May 27 2026 - Sep 07 2026

Discovery Centre

Painting of a campfire situated next to a river in a forest.

Young Summer by Shelley Mansel

Jun 02 2026 - Jun 26 2026

The Prow Gallery

Downtown Halifax Business Commission is thrilled to host this pop up art exhibit and sale. Drop by and see up and coming and established ocean themed art. Free to attend. Part of a week of events along the water.

Dancing on the Waterfront

Jun 02 2026 - Oct 30 2026

DalKing's Swing Dance Society (DSDS)

Teichert Gallery's June Show: "Connecting"

Jun 02 2026 - Jun 23 2026

Teichert Gallery

An Evening with Andrew Stevenson

Discovery Centre

Indigenous Glass Art Experience with Tribal Fusion Art

Jun 09 2026 - Mar 20 2027

Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 | Tribal Fusion Art

The Big Sing: Weezer

Spontaneity: Drag & Improv

spontaneity improv

Donovan Woods

Light House Arts Centre

https://www.thecarleton.ca/events/steel-cut-oats-w-the-gilberts/

Steel Cut Oats and the Gilberts at the Carleton

Summer 2026 Exhibition Celebration

Art Gallery of Nova Scotia