Discover all the exciting events happening in Halifax this summer.
The Halifax Regional Municipality is pleased to host a variety of events through its Summer Series, from June to early September. Events include live musical performances, family activities and fireworks. Many of the events and programming are free for residents. Event details may be subject to change. Please visit halifax.ca/Events for any event updates.
List of events
* Some of these events are managed by the organizing partners. Please check their websites for the most current information.
June 21 – Fleet Week - Dartmouth Waterfront and various locations
June 22 - Dartmouth Open Street Sunday – Portland Street from Alderney Drive to Prince Albert Road
June 28 – July 1 – RibFest – Dartmouth Waterfront
July 1 Day – KANAT’A Day – Halifax & Dartmouth Waterfront Stages
July 1 Evening – ANSMA Canada Day Concert – Ferry Terminal Park Stage
July 1 Evening – Halifax Canada Day Concert – Halifax Harbour
July 1 Evening – Canada Day Fireworks
July 1 Halifax Canada Day Drumming
July 5 – Mother Goose Festival – Dartmouth Waterfront
July 6 - DDBC Sullivans Pond Summer Concert Series – Sullivan's Pond on the Bandshell Stage
July 13 -DDBC Sullivans Pond Summer Concert Series – Sullivan's Pond on the Bandshell Stage
July 20 - DDBC Sullivans Pond Summer Concert Series – Sullivan's Pond on the Bandshell Stage
July 25- 27 – NOVA Multi Fest – Dartmouth Waterfront
July 27 – JCANS - Dartmouth Waterfront
July 27 - DDBC Sullivans Pond Summer Concert Series – Sullivan's Pond on the Bandshell Stage
July 29 – August 4 – Buskers Festival – Halifax Waterfront
August 2 – Crescendo Festival – Dartmouth Waterfront
August 3 – ANSMA Gospel and Main Natal Day Concert – Dartmouth Waterfront
August 3 – 20 – ANSMA Freedom Festival Natal Day Concert – Dartmouth Waterfront
August 4 – Natal Day - Sullivans Pond Major Family Event
August 4 – Lake Banook Fireworks - Lake Banook
August 10 – DDBC Sullivans Pond Summer Concert Series
August 14 – Acadian Day – Halifax Waterfront
August 14-16 – Rock The Harbour - Dartmouth Waterfront
August 17 – DDBC Sullivans Pond Summer Concert Series – Sullivan's Pond on the Bandshell Stage
August 22 & 23 – Vibrancy Festival – Citadel Hill National Historic Site
August 24 – Clam Harbour Beach Sandcastle Competition – Clam Harbour
August 24 – DDBC Sullivans Pond Summer Concert Series – Sullivan's Pond on the Bandshell Stage
Sept 1 – DDBC Sullivans Pond Summer Concert Series – Sullivan's Pond on the Bandshell Stage