Halifax Busker Festival

The Halifax Busker Festival runs for six days over Nova Scotia’s Natal Day long weekend in late July/early August. With hundreds of shows taking place along the Halifax Waterfront, the 4oth edition of Halifax Busker Festival will delight locals and visitors alike with exciting and unique entertainment. Buskers Fest is Nova Scotia’s favourite summer festival and can’t be missed on a visit to Halifax.

Find Halifax Busker Festival stages located at:

• Halifax Seaport
• Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
• Sackville Landing
• Foundation Wharf

Founded in 1986, the Halifax Busker Festival scours the globe for the best street performers and musicians to perform at the annual event.  From musicians and fire breathers, to acrobats and magicians, the Busker Festival brings the best street performers in the world to the city’s iconic waterfront. From the unique to the sublime, audience members are taken on a ride of shock and awe, laughter and storytelling, fun and frivolity. Don’t miss out on the mid-way, and enjoy our vendors offering food, clothing, jewellery and more.

Whether you’re 8 or 88, there is something for everyone to enjoy at the Halifax Busker Festival!