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.
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Better Times Comedy is an award-winning, stand-up comedy show held on Thursday evenings at Good Robot Brewing (Robie St.).
$15
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
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 
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
Discover the incredible talented local musicians in Nova Scotia when you visit Black Harbour Distillers during their Saturday afternoon Matinees. 
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 […] 
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! 
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! 
A unique interactive experience that emulates a traditional kitchen party 
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 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
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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! |
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Experience performances that blend modern spectacle with historical medleys - from marching bands, acrobats, and dancers to military displays, pipes and drums, and much more! 
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 
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 
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. 
Celebrate Canada's Birthday on the Pictou Waterfront, Free outdoor concert, family games and activities, face painting, bouncy house, BBQ and cake.
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Come celebrate Canada Day at the Ross Ferry Marine Park on Cape Breton Island to enjoy of day filled with events and activities!
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A festive day celebrating the coastal villages in the Lake Charlotte area and Memory Lane's birthday. |
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Slocum Walk by the Joshua Slocum Society is taking place on Thursday, July 2nd at 1:15pm. Meet at the Westport Recreation Hall (21 Second Street on Brier Island). Visit joshuaslocum.com or follow Joshua Slocum Society on Facebook
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Ron Sexsmith is a three-time Juno award-winning songwriter from Ontario, Canada. He has written and recorded an extensive and acclaimed catalog of studio albums and original songs, beginning with his self-titled debut in 1995. Ron released his eighte |
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Started in 1934, the Pictou Lobster Carnival has become a signature event in Nova Scotia. This three day festival celebrates the end of the fishing season in the area, Maritime culture and music. 
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
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During this community based art event in Downtown Halifax, well-established and emerging artists from across Canada will transform iconic public spaces with their murals.
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Enjoy an evening of exceptional classical music in the heart of Baddeck. The Midsummer Music Series brings outstanding performances to Baddeck and surrounding area from the beautiful stage within the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site
$25
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The annual Antigonish Highland Games is your #1 Northern Nova Scotia premiere entertainment festival, located only 2 hours from Halifax and directly on your way to Cape Breton. |
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Makin' Waves presented by Sydney Credit Union is the soundtrack to your Summer with free concerts each Thursday evening from July 9 - August 6
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Join ‘Improv the Musical’ for their opening AND closing night of a brand new improvised musical inspired by YOU! Each show, these seasoned improvisers create the next big musical, with each scene and song made up on the spot! |
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Where creativity, craftsmanship, beauty, and function find expression in the work of artist and artisans from the St. Margaret’s Bay area. A “must-see” art show and sale. 
Yarmouth Seafest takes place every July to celebrate the food, culture, and life of our coastal community and offers fun events and activities for all ages! 
This free, family-friendly event showcases a variety of performers including acrobats, musicians, comedians, and fire performers. Visitors can expect interactive shows, high-energy entertainment, and a lively atmosphere throughout the day and evening 
“Gypsy” The Premiere “Fleetwood Mac” Tribute features accomplished musicians, who deliver a world-class show! The songs of this iconic band transcend across three generations of music fans with their award-winning album Rumours having sold close to 5 |
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A weekend celebration of women's work at home and in the community during the 1940s. 
The Atlantic Kite Festival is a vibrant, family-friendly celebration that attracts thousands of visitors from across Atlantic Canada. Our event features: Spectacular kite displays, including giant inflatable and handcrafted kites |
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Join us for evenings of local Acadian music in Cape Breton Highlands National Park at the Interpretation House, located at Mkwesaqtuk/Cap-Rouge Campground. |
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The 4th largest Pride in Canada. Halifax Pride’s 11-day celebration offers community based gatherings and showcases of local talent. 
A world class family music event featuring Maritime and Canada's best original acoustic singer/songwriters. 
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. |
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The Italian Canadian Cultural Association of Nova Scotia presents an evening with internationally acclaimed Italian-Australian comedian Joe Avati, performing live in Halifax for the first time. This marks the first appearance of a globally recognized Italian heritage comedian of this scale in Halifax, making it a standout cultural event for both locals and visitors. Known […] |
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The Bear River Cherry Carnival is held each year in mid-July and is sponsored by the Bear River Fire Department. The activities vary each year, but are sure to include the sale of local cherries. Please visit our website and Facebook for updates an
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Join Benjamin Bridge Vineyards on July 18 for a golden-hour gathering and live music from Mac & Hawes. Celebrate everything we love most about a Maritime summer including great wine, fantastic live music, lawn games, and beautiful Gaspereau...
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Stan Rogers Folk Festival is an international festival of songwriters. See 40+ artists/bands perform July 20-26, 2026. Add in camping, crafts, great food and non-stop "jamming" for a memorable weekend! 
Experience a week of percussive dance and traditional music in scenic Mabou with some of Cape Breton Island's finest dancers, musicians and Gaelic singers.
$395
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Join us in celebrating Canada's longest running bluegrass music festival in Ardoise, Nova Scotia!
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oin us for an unforgettable evening of Cape Breton fiddle music at Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site in beautiful Baddeck. |
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Experience performances, Live Bands,demonstrations, and exhibits from the multicultural fabric that makes Nova Scotia unique. Taste international culinary delights at an event that is sure to become a family favourite. 
Puppets! Puns! Murder! The Family Crow: A Murder Mystery is a laugh-out-loud puppet comedy crafted by internationally acclaimed Off-Broadway puppeteer Adam Francis Proulx. |
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Enjoy an evening of exceptional classical music in the heart of Baddeck. The Midsummer Music Series brings outstanding performances to Baddeck and surrounding area from the beautiful stage within the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site
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Taking place every July for the past 30 years, Boxwood Festival invites everyone to play, dance, sing, listen and learn from some of the world's finest artists in folk and early music in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia.
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Emilio’s A Million Chameleons is a dazzling, heartwarming musical about embracing who you truly are, supporting one another, and letting your inner sparkle shine. Appropriate for ages 4 to 104, the whole family will delight in this puppet-filled romp |
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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 |
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Interested in learning more about Mi’kmaw culture? It is said that Grandmother Moon watches over the waters of the earth. Join Mary Louise Bernard for this Indigenous ceremony, which celebrates women's teachings around the time of the full moon. |
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With hundreds of shows over six days, The Halifax Busker Festival is one of Nova Scotia's favourite summer events on the Halifax and Dartmouth waterfronts. |
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During le Festival de l'Escaouette, we guarantee you will find something for the whole family in our celebration of Acadian culture and history. |
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3 days of great music the August long weekend of summer, set in an open-air amphitheatre on the scenic East River in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. Rock and the best East Coast music all jammed into one sound-tastic (& award winning) event. 
Avon River Days is a popular community festival in the Windsor and West Hants area that takes place on the long weekend in early August each year. Most events and activities are free and all are welcome to join in the fun! |
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The Festival acadien de Clare is the world's oldest Acadien festival. It is a celebration of the french Acadien culture and heritage. 
There will be delicious crab dinners available starting at noon (while quantities last, so be sure to come early!), along with “toe tappin” live entertainment throughout the day and during the evening.
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Canadian Comedian Syd Bosel brings her Hot Flash Comedy tour to Chester this July! After years lighting up stages in Vancouver and across BC, Syd Bosel is an award-winning, touring comic. Her signature style blends raw honesty with hilarious insight
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