Rock the Harbour – Nova Scotia’s Classic Rock Festival

Rock the Harbour is Nova Scotia’s classic rock festival — a three-day reunion of the Canadian hits you’ve loved for decades, performed live on the scenic Downtown Dartmouth waterfront.

Produced by Alderney Landing Community Cultural Centre, a Dartmouth-based non-profit, the festival brings together legendary artists, local food vendors, band merchandise, expanded bar offerings, and thousands of fans for an unforgettable summer weekend.

General Admission guests can bring a chair, settle in, and join the crowd up front when it’s time to dance. VIP Packages are also available!

2026 Lineup

Friday, August 14 (Gates open at 4:30 PM)

• Spoons
• Toronto
• Helix

Saturday, August 15 (Gates open at 4:30 PM)

• Haywire
• Nick Gilder & Sweeney Todd
• Kim Mitchell

Sunday, August 16 (Gates open at 3:30 PM)

• Michelle Ryder & Side Hustle
• Titan
• Lee Aaron
• Loverboy

Admission details
Single Day tickets, Weekend passes and VIP passes are available online via rocktheharbour.com.

Rock the Harbour proudly supports local charities, including Feeding Others of Dartmouth (Margaret’s House), the Halifax Progress Club, and the Kiwanis Club of Dartmouth.

This is a 19+ event – government IDs are required.