Hopscotch Festival

Hopscotch Festival returns September 21-24, 2023

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Hopscotch '23

Hopscotch Halifax is the East Coast's signature Hip Hop festival. It's the moment where our Hip Hop scene can celebrate and perform together alongside world-class headliners. A chance for all elements to be on display and showcase the roots of the genre!

This year we have some MAJOR events including headliners EARTHGANG (Dreamville Records) and THE ALCHEMIST.

Only $52.99 for the full festival pass to all shows if you’re 19+.

FREE EVENTS - All Styles dance competitions, pop-up DJ sets, Breakdance workshops and battles, Producers Showcase and a 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop tribute on the Sunday Finale.

Earthgang Concert at Lighthouse Arts Centre

Earthgang Live @ Lighthouse Arts Centre

September 21, 2023 - 7:00 pm

Earthgang (Dreamville Records) Live in Concert at LIghthouse Arts Centre. J Coles incredible Duo from Atlanta comes to Halifax for a very special evening of Hip Hop. Also Featuring Sydanie, F$RGO, Kayo + Aniiita to kickoff the night
Jah'Mila singing live

Highschool Mixtape Live at The Marquee

September 22, 2022 - 9:00 pm

Highschool Mixtape - An all-star cast of local Hip Hop, R&B + Reggae Artists re-creating their favourite high school tracks with the Mellotones
The Alchemist poster, live concert

An Evening with The Alchemist

September 23, 2023 - 10:00 pm

An Evening with The Alchemist. One of the most prolific producers in the history of Hip Hop makes his debut in Halifax. A man who has made music for the best of the best will touch down on the Marquee Ballroom for a special night of production.
Lineup names for Hopscotch Festival

ALL AGES + FREE: Next Best Showcase + Dance Battles

September 23, 2023 - 4:00 pm

NEXT BEST + DANCE BATTLES: Come see the next best emerging emcees and the best dancers on the East Coast compete for $ prizes and the title of "NEXT BEST"
Lineup names listed on poster

50th Anniversary of Hip Hop Tribute - Free All Ages

September 24, 2023 - 2:00 pm

DJs, Dancers and Emcees unite for the finale of the fest. We will be running through all the era on the decks, mic and the dance floor.