No travel plans this summer? No problem! The city of Halifax comes alive in the summer with an array of exciting activities that cater to all interests! From music festivals and food fairs to cultural celebrations and outdoor adventures, this season promises unforgettable experiences. This guide will help ensure there is never a dull moment in your summer schedule this year!
Read on for your full summer itinerary for the best events and festivals coming to town this summer!
Halifax Music Fest
The Halifax Garrison Grounds will be rocking for this 3-day music lineup including concerts by Nickelback, Kenny Kravitz and The Killers.
When: June 27th-June 29th
Royal Nova Scotia Tattoo
What better way to kick off the summer than the annual Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo?! Watch superior entertainment with performers from every continent from marching bands, acrobats, dancers, military displays, pipes, drums and much more!
This show is fun for the whole family and kids under 18 will receive free admission.
When: June 27th-July 1st
Harbourside Rib Fest
Get ready for a mouth watering, finger-lickin’, belly rubbin’ good BBQ date! Savour a taste of southern BBQ with the return of the annual Harbourside Rib Fest at Alderney Landing! Enjoy 5+ world-renowned ribbers, live entertainment all day and full bar serving beer, wine, spirits and non-alcoholic drinks.
When: June 28th-July 1st
Gottigen Street Festival
Celebrate the arts and community spirit in the North End! The Gottigen Street Festival is teaming up with The Halifax Mural Festival and Unity Fest for an exciting event showcasing new murals, live hip hop performances, local artisans and more.
Date: July 12th 1pm-6pm
East Coast Kite Festival
Fly high at the East Coast Kite Festival on Citadel Hill for a FREE all-ages event! Enjoy food vendors, local artists and plenty of fun soaring kites in the sky!
When: July 12th-13th
Halifax Jazz Festival
Music lovers, you don’t want to miss this! Halifax Jazz Festival is back for another year of delivering an entertaining show of diverse musicians! Grab tickets to their main stage shows with headliners including Adam Baldwin, Iron & Wine, The Decemberists, Big Boi and many more.
When: July 16th-20th
Halifax Pride
Celebrate the 2SLGBTQ+ community this summer with the annual Halifax Pride Festival, featuring over 150 community and Pride organized events celebrating the history, culture, activism and perseverance of the queer community!
This 11 day festival is packed with so many fun events to participate in, including a rainbow pancake breakfast, Drag Dance Class, Drag on the Mainstage, Sex Toy Bingo and of course, the iconic Halifax Pride Parade!
When: July 17th-July 27th
Halifax Busker Festival
Halifax is welcoming the 39th edition of the Buskers Festival this summer! With six days of electrifying acts and unique entertainment, this all-ages festival makes for an exciting date experience as they take over the Halifax Waterfront!
Beyond enjoying the incredible performers, you can also check out a wide variety of vendors, food trucks, Glow Party Family Fun Zone and East Coast Amusements midway at Alderney Landing, just a quick ferry ride away!
When: July 30th-August 4th
Great Outdoors Comedy Fest
Get ready to laugh so hard, you may start crying! The hilarious Great Outdoors Comedy Festival is making a stop in Halifax at the Garrison Grounds this summer! Some of today’s top comedians will be performing LIVE, including Matt Rife, Bret Kreischer, John Mulaney, Jeff Arcuri, Nick Kroll and many more!
When: August 7th-August 10th
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