Spending the summer in Halifax? Don’t miss these awesome festivals!
Nova Scotia Multicultural Festival, June 26-28, 2015
Halifax Seaport
www.destinationhalifax.com/content/nova-scotia-multicultural-festival
Created by the Multicultural Association of Nova Scotia, the NS Multicultural Festival is celebrating its 31st year! Enjoy food, dance, music, and more!
Summer of Superheroes Film Fest, June 26-August 21, 2015
Various locations
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/summer-of-superheroes-theme-of-outdoor-halifax-film-fest-1.3098085
Love superhero flicks? You’re in luck! This summer, the 15th annual Atlantic Film Festival Outdoor Experience features films with heroes of all kinds, from the comic book variety to the Disney variety.
Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo, June 30-July 7, 2015
Scotiabank Centre
www.destinationhalifax.com/content/royal-nova-scotia-international-tattoo-0
Over 2,000 performers from 7 countries will come together at the Scotiabank Centre to entertain you with pipes and drums, highland dancers, military bands, comedy, gymnastics, and more!
TD Halifax Jazz Festival, July 8-12, 2015
Various venues in Halifax and Dartmouth
www.halifaxjazzfestival.ca
This internationally-acclaimed jazz festival attracts over 350 musicians, 450 volunteers, and 55,000 attendees. Check out the festival’s website for more information about venues, performers, ticket prices, and more!
Halifax Pride Festival, July 16-26, 2015
Various locations
www.halifaxpride.com
Halifax Pride began in 1987 when 75 members of Halifax’s LGTBQ community marched in the North End. Today, Halifax Pride attracts over 120,000 attendees to the city for ten days of parades, parties, and more.
Halifax International Busker Festival, July 29-August 3, 2015
Halifax Waterfront
www.destinationhalifax.com/content/halifax-international-busker-festival
The world’s best street performers take to the boardwalk during the Halifax International Busker Festival. Acrobatics, music, visual arts, fire eating, and more will entertain you all weekend.