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Pugwash Harbourfest – 20th Anniversary Celebration

Pugwash Harbourfest marks its 20th anniversary in 2026 with a special summer weekend celebrating two decades of music, community, and waterfront fun in the charming harbour village of Pugwash on the Northumberland Shore. What began as a small local gathering has grown into one of Nova Scotia’s favourite summer festivals, welcoming thousands of visitors each […]

Ongoing

Ta’n me’j Tel-keknuo’ltiek: How Unique We Still Are

Maritime Museum of the Atlantic 1675 Lower Water Street, Halifax

Ta'n me'j Tel'keknuo'ltiek: How Unique We Still Are reflects how Mi’kmaw people remain connected to the lands and waters of Mi’kma’ki through this exhibit featuring Mi'kmaw historian and guest curator, Salina Kemp.

Better Times Comedy

Better Times Comedy is an award-winning, stand-up comedy show held on Thursday evenings at Good Robot Brewing (Robie St.).

$15

Halifax Wanderers 2026 Season

Wanderers Grounds 5819 Sackville St, Halifax

Don't miss out on the fast paced action and energy experienced when you attend a match to cheer on our HFX Wanderers FC professional soccer team this season!

$24.95

Sofa Sundays

Join us for Sofa Sundays, an intimate live music series in the Artists’ Landing Art Gallery. This season, we are featuring an exciting lineup of musicians, ranging from singer-songwriters to groove-based jazz, all in the cozy, art-filled space

Halifax Tides FC 2026 Season

Wanderers Grounds 5819 Sackville St, Halifax

Don't miss out on the energy and fast-paced action experienced as you cheer on our Halifax Tides FC professional women's soccer team in Halifax this season!

$25.56

Saturday Matinees at Black Harbour Distillers

Discover the incredible talented local musicians in Nova Scotia when you visit Black Harbour Distillers during their Saturday afternoon Matinees.

Cooking with Fire

On Friday and Saturday nights starting May 22nd and running until September 26th our outdoor kitchen is entirely powered by wood fire. We dine together at long tables and bring you the best local produce available from producers and suppliers in our region. We work with the best fresh local meat, seafood, and produce available […]

Weekday Tour & Maple Tasting

Visit Sugar Moon Farm, a working maple farm in Nova Scotia, to learn about the maple sugar business, see how maple syrup is made and experience a maple tasting on this owner-led tour!

Gold Rush! Escape Room at Sherbrooke Village

Sherbrooke Village 42 Main St., Sherbrooke

In partnership with Captured Escape Rooms, Sherbrooke Village invites you to immerse yourself in history and solve the mystery of the botched gold heist. Book today and experience Sherbrooke with a new twist!

Baddeck Gathering Ceilidhs

St. Michael's Parish Hall 6 Margaree Road, Baddeck, Baddeck

A unique interactive experience that emulates a traditional kitchen party

Sugar Moon Summer Brunches

Visit Sugar Moon Farm, a working maple farm in Nova Scotia, during their popular 'pop-up' brunches on select Saturdays and Sundays from 9:30am to 2:30pm.

The Barn Music Concert-Ceilidhs and Normaway Inn Music Room Series

The Barn on the Grounds of the Normaway Inn 691 Egypt Rd, Margaree Valley

The Barn Concert-Ceilidhs feature the best Celtic music performers on Cape Breton along with emerging and impromptu guest performers. The atmosphere is informal, the acoustics are excellent, and the local crowd graciously shares the love of their music with visitors from near and far.

$15 – $25

Mabou Tuesday Night Ceilidhs

Mabou Hall 11538 Highway 19, Mabou, NS, Mabou

Concert series hosted by Mabou based musicians, Derrick and Melody Cameron and featuring some of Cape Breton's finest traditional musicians and step dancers. Come join us for a ceilidh! 

Textiles & Treasures Trail

The Textiles & Treasures Trail is a unique self-guided summer experience along Nova Scotia's scenic North Shore. It highlights artisan studios, fibre artists, craft boutiques, and farm markets off the beaten path that visitors can explore

Acadian Evenings

Our friends Charlo and Zabeth will be back at Mkwesaqtuk/Cap-Rouge this summer! Join them every Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. for Acadian interpretation and a musical evening. Step back in time to the year 1935 as they get ready to embark on a journey

Love Local Concert Series

Pictou Waterfront Caladh Avenue, Pictou

Free Outdoor Concerts on the Pictou Waterfront. July to August, every Sunday and Monday evening 6:00-8:00pm. Traditional Maritime music, county, rock and more.

Fiddle Fridays at The Barn with Howie MacDonald & Friends

Margaree Valley 691 Egypt Road, Margaree Valley

Don't miss out on fantastic piano and fiddling during Fiddle Fridays with Howie MacDonald and friends at The Barn on the grounds of The Normaway Inn!

$15 – $25

Monday Night in the Park

Join us for evenings of local Acadian music in Cape Breton Highlands National Park at the Interpretation House, located at Mkwesaqtuk/Cap-Rouge Campground.

Mulgrave’s Market by the Sea

McNair's Cove Park Loggie Street, Mulgrave

Prepare to be serenaded by talented local artists and bands as they take the stage to entertain you with a diverse range of music genres.

Family Fun at the Fair!

Exhibitions have brought Nova Scotians together since our first exhibition in Hants County in 1765. Agricultural Societies initially hosted Exhibitions for farmers to exhibit their stock or crops for local competition. Exhibitions and Fairs have come

Festival acadien de Clare

Church Point Church Point

The Festival acadien de Clare is the world's oldest Acadien festival. It is a celebration of the french Acadien culture and heritage.

The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival

Garrison Grounds Citadel Hill, Halifax

Laugh ’til you cry at The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival, the biggest outdoor comedy event Halifax has ever seen!

Before the Sea- the Joshua Slocum story on Brier Island

Before the Sea- the Joshua Slocum story on Brier Island tells the tale of Slocum living on Brier Island from the age of 8-16 before he heads for life at sea.

An original play being performed August 8-9, 2026 by the Westport Theatre Troupe.

Ventastic: Reimagining the Art of Ventriloquism

From America’s Got Talent, Canada’s top ventriloquist, Michael Harrison, has risen to become one of the most successful comedy ventriloquists in the world and one of Disney’s most beloved performers.