Get ready, Halifax! An exciting year of can't miss events is ahead. From intense competition on the water to world-class performances on stage, the city is set for one of it's most eventful years yet! Don't miss out, discover what Halifax has in store for you this year.
East Coast Credit Union Ice Festival
📆‍ January 30 - February 1 | 📍 Downtown Dartmouth
The East Coast Credit Union Ice Festival is back and better than ever! Head to downtown Dartmouth for live ice carving, entertainment, winter activities, and tons of local business deals.
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Taekwondo Canada 2026 National Championships
📆 February 5-7 | 📍 Halifax Convention Centre
Watch various divisions from youth to masters compete in Kyorugi (Sparring)Â and Poomsae (Forms)Â for national titles and Team Canada selection.
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Sail Grand Prix
📆‍ June 20-21 | 📍 Halifax Harbour
After a record-breaking sellout in 2024, the Sail Grand Prix is back in Halifax bigger than ever! This year, fans can watch the intense, high-speed racing from grandstands, Georges Island, along with various other locations along the harbour.
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2026 ICFÂ Masters Canoe Sprint World Championships
📆‍ June 25-27 | 📍Lake Banook, Dartmouth
With athletes competing from around the world, this is a rare opportunity to see elite Masters competition up close and watch Canada compete for a world title on home water.
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‍Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo
📆 July 1-5 | 📍 Scotiabank Centre
To kick-off summer, check out the annual Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo featuring a seamless blend between modern spectacle and historic medleys.
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East Coast Kite Festival
📆 July 11-12 | 📍 Citadel Hill
Enjoy this annual family-friendly celebration as vibrant kites soar across the Halifax sky.
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40th Anniversary of the TD Halifax Jazz Festival
📆 July 7-12 | đź“Ť Various Locations Across HRMÂ
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the TDÂ Halifax Jazz Festival (formerly known as the Atlantic Jazz Festival) where over 350 local musicians take the stage to perform a vast variety of jazzy tunes.
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Halifax Pride Festival
📆 July 16-26 | 📍 Citadel Hill
Join in on the 4th largest Pride celebration in Canada as Halifax brings together the 2SLGBTQ+ community and allies through a series of gatherings and showcases of local and national talent over the span of 11 days.
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‍40th Anniversary of the Halifax Buskers Festival
📆 July 29 - August 3 | 📍 Halifax and Dartmouth Waterfronts
Celebrate another 40th anniversary as talented hand-picked buskers from around the world perform on the Dartmouth and Halifax waterfronts.
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The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival
📆 August 6-9 | 📍 Citadel Hill
Spend a weekend filled with laughter as the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival returns to Halifax for the third summer.
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Magnetic World Festival
📆 Late September (TBD)| 📍 Citadel Hill
Attend Atlantic Canada's largest multi-genre music festival, with a history of bringing a mixture of global superstars and local talent to the stage, this years festival is bound to be a good one!
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Evergreen Festival
📆 Late November - Early December (TBD) | 📍 Halifax Waterfront
Kick-off the holiday season with Halifax's four-week-long winter celebration right on the Halifax waterfront.
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With so many amazing events in store, Halifax is the place to be this year. From action-packed competitions to unforgettable performances and celebrations, there’s something for everyone. Get out there, join the excitement, and make 2026 a year to remember!
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