Discover all the exciting events happening in Halifax this summer.
The Halifax Regional Municipality is pleased to host and promote 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 28 - Dartmouth Open Street Sunday – Portland Street from Alderney Drive to Prince Albert Road
July 1 - KANA’TA: HFX Canada Day 2026 – Halifax & Dartmouth Waterfront Stages
July 1 Evening – Canada Day Fireworks
July 1 - DDBC Sullivans Pond Summer Concert Series – Sullivan's Pond on the Bandshell Stage
July 2 - DDBC Sullivans Pond Summer Concert Series – Sullivan's Pond on the Bandshell Stage
July 3 - DDBC Sullivans Pond Summer Concert Series – Sullivan's Pond on the Bandshell Stage
July 4 - DDBC Sullivans Pond Summer Concert Series – Sullivan's Pond on the Bandshell Stage
July 5 - DDBC Sullivans Pond Summer Concert Series – Sullivan's Pond on the Bandshell Stage
July 3-5 – RibFest – Dartmouth Waterfront
July 11 – Mother Goose Festival – Dartmouth Waterfront
July 12 - DDBC Sullivans Pond Summer Concert Series – Sullivan's Pond on the Bandshell Stage
July 19 - DDBC Sullivans Pond Summer Concert Series – Sullivan's Pond on the Bandshell Stage
July 26 - DDBC Sullivans Pond Summer Concert Series – Sullivan's Pond on the Bandshell Stage
July 24-26 – NOVA Multi Fest – Dartmouth Waterfront
July 26 – JCANS Caribbean Diaspora Multicultural Celebration - Dartmouth Waterfront
July 30 – August 3 – Buskers Festival – Halifax Waterfront
August 2 – ANSMA Gospel and Main Natal Day Concert – Dartmouth Waterfront
August 2 – ANSMA Freedom Festival Natal Day Concert – Dartmouth Waterfront
August 3 – Natal Day Family Fun Day - Sullivans Pond
August 3 – Lake Banook Fireworks - Lake Banook
August 9 - DDBC Sullivans Pond Summer Concert Series – Sullivan's Pond on the Bandshell Stage
August 14 & 15 – Vibrancy Festival – Citadel Hill National Historic Site
August 14-16 – Rock The Harbour - Dartmouth Waterfront
August 16 - DDBC Sullivans Pond Summer Concert Series – Sullivan's Pond on the Bandshell Stage
August 23 - DDBC Sullivans Pond Summer Concert Series – Sullivan's Pond on the Bandshell Stage
August 23 – Clam Harbour Beach Sandcastle Competition – Clam Harbour
August 30 - DDBC Sullivans Pond Summer Concert Series – Sullivan's Pond on the Bandshell Stage
September 6 - DDBC Sullivans Pond Summer Concert Series – Sullivan's Pond on the Bandshell Stage
September 12 - DDBC Sullivans Pond Summer Concert Series – Sullivan's Pond on the Bandshell Stage