Upcoming events
find the latest concerts, shows, food & Beverage happenings, arts & culture events, festivals, and functions going off in and around town.
Want to find something to do this weekend or next month?
Check out our events listings below. Serving up what’s on in Halifax, the HRM, and all that’s in driving distance.
Little Shop of Horrors
Feed Me Seymour! A dweeb named Seymour, who lives in a terrible part of town, is broke, and works for a cranky old man at his flower shop, is in love with a local girl named Audrey. The day after a meteor shower, he finds a talking plant that he names Audrey 2.
Surprise - the plant is an ALIEN who wants to eat HUMAN BEINGS. Seymour gives into Audrey's demands.
The smash-hit Broadway musical Little Shop of Horrors explodes onto the Fountain Hall stage this spring! An impeccable score from the genuis partnership of Menken and Ashman (they wrote Disney's The Little Mermaid, Beauty and The Beast, and Aladdin!) and a classic love story...wrapped up in a flesh eating, alien, venus fly trap.
https://www.neptunetheatre.com/box-office/little-shop-of-horrors
Casey & Diana
In 1991, at the height of the AIDS crisis, the residents of Casey House - Toronto's first free-standing AIDS Hospice - receive word that the Princess of Wales is coming to visit.
This potent and moving drama by Nick Green, vividly captures a moment in time when a rebel Princess, alongside fearless caregivers and advocates, reshaped the course of a pandemic—and how those stricken by the virus found hard-won dignity, community and love in the face of astonishing hardship.
Canadian International Peace Conference
Join us for the Canadian International Peace Conference , a groundbreaking two-day event redefining peace as more than the absence of violence. This conference envisions peace as the presence of equity, sustainability, and community empowerment through dialogue, innovation, and collaboration.
Key Highlights:
Inspiring Keynotes: Featuring the President of the United Nations Association of Canada and Dr. Ingrid Waldron, a leading advocate for environmental justice.
Diverse Voices: Over 30 speakers representing African, Indigenous, LGBTQ+, and youth communities, showcasing Canada’s multicultural identity.
Interactive Workshops: 20+ breakout sessions covering topics like women’s leadership, climate action, social justice, and more.
Cultural Performances: Experience African drumming, South Asian dance, and Canadian music to foster cross-cultural appreciation.
Monet X Change
After our hugely popular, ground-breaking, multi-performance collaboration with Thorgy Thor, Symphony Nova Scotia is thrilled to continue paving the way for greater 2SLGBTQIA+ representation and celebration in the orchestral world with New York drag queen, singer, and performer Monét X Change. Rising to fame after competing in the 10th season of RuPaul’s Drag Race and winning season four of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars, Monét – who is known for her quick wit, powerful vocals, comedic chops, high-energy performances, and (of course) her pussycat wigs – performs music by Mozart, Bellini, and Puccini, along with hits by Dolly Parton, Nina Simone, and more.
* This performance may include strong language or content elements which might not be suitable for viewers under the age of 14.
Performances on Friday April 25 and Saturday April 26 at 7:30 pm.
https://symphonynovascotia.ca/concerts-and-tickets/concerts/rebecca-cohn-auditorium/monet-x-change/#
Jackie Putnam Trio
Welcome to Jackie Putnam‘s “The Phoenix” Concert accompanied by Kim Dunn and John Campbelljohn. Join us at The Sanctuary Arts Centre for a night filled with country-pop music and her inspiring story.
“The Phoenix” is a Country-Pop driven deep dive into that bottomless pit, climbing up out of it, rising above and becoming a stronger person. It’s about diving in, crashing through the surface, facing your fears and conquering them.
Jackie's music is drawing directly from her influences like Loretta Lynn, Pat Benatar, Shania Twain, Patsy Cline, Tammy Wynette, Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, and Anne Murray.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/jackie-putnam-trio-tickets-1028973366037?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Symphony Nova Scotia Presents Tchaikovsky & Rachmaninoff
Piano Concerto No. 2 established Sergei Rachmaninoff as a renowned concerto composer. Written as a tribute to the neurologist he credited for curing his depression and writer’s block, the concerto is profoundly uplifting and highlights the healing power of music. Serhiy Salov is an award-winning Canadian pianist born in Ukraine, and he joins Symphony Nova Scotia for one of the most popular and often-performed of Rachmaninoff’s piano concertos. Known for his remarkable technique, exacting rigour, and virtuosity – qualities that unwaveringly serve the poetry inherent in the music – he’s received public enthusiasm, critical acclaim, and prominent status on the international music scene as both a soloist and chamber musician. We also perform Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony – a mighty, emotional powerhouse blending soaring melodies, dark turmoil, and deep joy in its explorations of life, loss, and fate.
Ha!ifax ComedyFest
Every spring, Halifax erupts in laughter as comedians from all over North America hit the stage for the Ha!ifax ComedyFest.
Held over 4 days, the festival showcases over 30 comedians with multiple shows across the city, including several shows taped for CBC and CBC Gem, one of only three major comedy festivals broadcast nationally during prime-time hours on CBC Television as part of a six-episode series.
Ha!ifax ComedyFest began in 1995 promoting and showcasing talent from the Atlantic Provinces in the clubs in downtown Halifax.
Thirty years later, the festival boasts multiple shows in various venues across the city and international headlining artists.
As one of the most successful and longest-running comedy festivals in Canada, Ha!ifax ComedyFest is a must-attend event in Halifax.
Symphony Nova Scotia Presents The East Pointers
Discover a fresh and exciting sound with JUNO Award-winning PEI folk band The East Pointers. Known for their energetic and eclectic sound that blends traditional Celtic music with modern folk and pop influences, the critically acclaimed group took home three ECMAs in 2023. They make their orchestral debut with the Symphony in this innovative fusion of rich vocal harmonies and heartfelt songwriting, performing hits like Wintergreen, Stronger Than You Know, We Will Meet Again, and Goolaholla.
Wintersleep Night One
Q104, Propeller Brewing & Audible Entertainment are proud to present....
WINTERSLEEP
@ THE MARQUEE
Support TBA
8PM Doors
9PM Showtime
19+
https://www.tixr.com/groups/audibleentertainment/events/wintersleep-the-marquee-ballroom-125320
Wintersleep Night Two
Q104, Propeller Brewing & Audible Entertainment are proud to present....
WINTERSLEEP
@ THE MARQUEE
Support TBA
8PM Doors
9PM Showtime
19+
Aries Spears
Ever since New York native Aries Spears was 14 years old, he has been a force to be reckoned with in the comedy scene throughout America.
His quick wit, charisma and ferociously aggressive style of comedy have earned him critical acclaim, high accolades, and above all, a busy schedule. From being a regular on Fox’s Mad TV, starring in feature films, appearing on a number of national talk shows, and continually touring the country where he continually sells out each and every city, Aries’ talents are widespread as he just passed the 3 million spins played on Pandora and his podcast is one of the "Musts" in the US.
As a principal cast member on Fox’s hit sketch comedy show Mad TV, Aries brought a fresh, hip style to the already edgy program from the third through the tenth season. The producers made full use of many of Aries’s talents by calling on him frequently to create new hilarious characters and write sketches where he thrived for eight seasons.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/aries-spears-tickets-1076181651289?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
2025 Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo
Find affordable family fun at Nova Scotia’s premier summer spectacle, the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo!
Audiences from far and wide—and performers from every continent—have loved the Tattoo since its inception in 1979. In the decades since, our show has become the kick-off to summer: everyone knows they’ll find superior entertainment at the Tattoo.
We blend modern spectacle with historical medleys to show audiences where we’ve been, who we are today, and what’s coming in the future. There’s something for everyone at the Tattoo: marching bands, acrobats, dancers, military displays, pipes and drums, and much more!
The Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo is fun for the whole family. Kids 18 and under are free! Tickets on sale late 2024.
Vitality Music and Arts Festival
Get ready to ignite your summer at Vitality 2! From July 18th to 21st, 2025, join us at 480 Stanley Airport Rd in East Hants, Nova Scotia for an unforgettable journey into the heart of art and electronic music.
Vitality 2 returns with even more vibrant energy, stunning visuals, and an incredible lineup of artists that will keep you dancing all weekend long. Whether you're a seasoned festival-goer or new to the scene, this is your chance to experience a unique fusion of creativity and sound in a breathtaking setting.
Mark your calendars, gather your friends, and prepare for a festival like no other. See you there!
52nd Annual Nova Scotia Bluegrass + Oldtime Music Festival
The 52nd Annual Nova Scotia Bluegrass & Oldtime Music Festival offers something for all ages. Featuring two multi-award winning bands exclusive in Maritimes: VOLUME FIVE as well as SETH MULDER & MIDNIGHT RUN!! Plus 6 of the best bands Canada's East Coast has to offer! With more than 20 hours of incredible performances, this event aims to bring together members from all communities who share a passion for bluegrass, oltdime, country, folk, and all other genres of acoustic music. Be there as we honour our past, applaud the present, and together solidify the bright future of bluegrass music right here in Nova Scotia!
Returning to the beautiful Beechbrook Campground in amazing Ardoise NS, attendees will find a mix of musicians, wonderful workshops, a variety of vendors, and jiving jam sessions. Meet new people, or catch up with old friends, you don't want to miss this historic event! :)
Buy Early! Advance Weekend Tickets are $85+fees (Save $15/ticket off the gate price! Available until April 15th)
We are proud to present:
Volume Five - GA, USA
Seth Mulder & Midnight Run - TN, USA
The Spinney Brothers - NS
Blue Meadow - NB
The Sunny Mountain Gals - NS/NB/PEI
RiverBank - NB/NS
Maritime Drive - NS/NB
Mark Cameron Band - NS
There will be many programs throughout the weekend including children's activities, musical workshops, and the Ardoise Homecoming Jam!
Halifax Busker Festival
The Halifax Busker Festival runs for six days over Nova Scotia’s Natal Day long weekend (late July/early August). With hundreds of shows over those six days, Buskers is Nova Scotia's favourite summer festival and can't be missed on a visit to Halifax. Founded in 1986, the 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.
Halifax County Exhibition 2025
Welcome to the Halifax County Exhibition!
Come join us at 190 Exhibition Grounds Rd for a fun-filled event showcasing the best of Halifax County. Get ready for exciting activities, delicious food, live music, and so much more!
Whether you're a local or just visiting, this is the perfect opportunity to experience the vibrant community spirit of Halifax County. Bring your family and friends for a day of laughter, entertainment, and good times.
Don't miss out on this fantastic event - mark your calendars and get ready to make some unforgettable memories at the Halifax County Exhibition!
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/halifax-county-exhibition-tickets-1101138949239?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Metta Grove by Simon Haiduk
The Metta Grove Experience is a cinematic visionary art concert merging the essence of guided meditation, sound journeys, cinematic films, and psychedelic experiences.
It is a multimedia symphony that elicits nourishing relaxation, wonder, and euphoria.
Metta - derived from the Pali language, an ancient tongue composed of Buddhist scriptures. The following can be attributed; loving-kindness, friendliness, goodwill, benevolence, fellowship, non-violence, and an active interest in others.
Grove - a small wood, orchard, or group of trees.
Simon Haiduk is a multimedia artist working with visual art and sonic mediums in themes that emphasize nature and spiritual energy. Many years of thematic creativity have led to a synthesis of expressions as a cinematic audiovisual concert.
This concert features stunning visuals of Simon’s digital paintings transformed into animations and then woven with layers of light and sound in a harmonious fusion. The soundtrack is a dynamic range of musical experiences from various artists, carefully curated to engage your soul, with heartwarming melodies, ambient spaces and pulsing rhythms.
The show includes an introductory presentation where Simon will share insights about his creative inspiration, tools, process and integration of plant medicines. His partner, Jane Calm, a somatic therapeutic counsellor, will speak about everyone’s inherited access to psychic abilities.
Metta Grove is a meditation on our intrinsic connection to nature and the foundations of this reality as light and sound. Please join us for this rejuvenating immersive experience in an unforgettable night of inspired spiritual connection, musical majesty and visionary art that will leave you in awe.
Metta Grove by Simon Haiduk
The Metta Grove Experience is a cinematic visionary art concert merging the essence of guided meditation, sound journeys, cinematic films, and psychedelic experiences.
It is a multimedia symphony that elicits nourishing relaxation, wonder, and euphoria.
Metta - derived from the Pali language, an ancient tongue composed of Buddhist scriptures. The following can be attributed; loving-kindness, friendliness, goodwill, benevolence, fellowship, non-violence, and an active interest in others.
Grove - a small wood, orchard, or group of trees.
Simon Haiduk is a multimedia artist working with visual art and sonic mediums in themes that emphasize nature and spiritual energy. Many years of thematic creativity have led to a synthesis of expressions as a cinematic audiovisual concert.
This concert features stunning visuals of Simon’s digital paintings transformed into animations and then woven with layers of light and sound in a harmonious fusion. The soundtrack is a dynamic range of musical experiences from various artists, carefully curated to engage your soul, with heartwarming melodies, ambient spaces and pulsing rhythms.
The show includes an introductory presentation where Simon will share insights about his creative inspiration, tools, process and integration of plant medicines. His partner, Jane Calm, a somatic therapeutic counsellor, will speak about everyone’s inherited access to psychic abilities.
Metta Grove is a meditation on our intrinsic connection to nature and the foundations of this reality as light and sound. Please join us for this rejuvenating immersive experience in an unforgettable night of inspired spiritual connection, musical majesty and visionary art that will leave you in awe.
J Chris Newberg
Get ready for an unforgettable night of laughter at Halifax Live Comedy Club on April 4 & 5th, as we proudly present The J. Chris Newberg!
J Chris Newberg has built an alternative cult following with his acerbic wit and comedic songs. Chris writes jokes on game and television shows (The Chase, Beat Shazam, Crime Scene Kitchen 2, I Survived Bear Grylls, Facebook’s CONFETTI). He was the head writer and senior producer for 210 episodes of Idiotest, then 40 episodes of Emogenius, both on GSN. Chris has written / produced pilots for Jay Mohr, Iliza Schlesinger, Pete Holmes, Steve Byrne, Bob Saget, Deon Cole and Russell Peters.
Chris appeared on season 6 of America’s Got Talent. You’ve also seen him on The Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live and Comedy Central. Chris’s fourth comedy album "Live and Let Dye" spent 77 consecutive weeks on the Billboard Comedy top 10 (15 of those weeks at Number 1).
Doors and cocktail hour kick off at 6:00pm, with the show starting at 7:00pm. Grab your tickets and come prepared for a night of non-stop laughs!
Tickets from $30
https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/35254311/j-chris-newberg-special-presentation-halifax-halifax-live
J Chris Newberg
Get ready for an unforgettable night of laughter at Halifax Live Comedy Club on April 4 & 5th, as we proudly present The J. Chris Newberg!
J Chris Newberg has built an alternative cult following with his acerbic wit and comedic songs. Chris writes jokes on game and television shows (The Chase, Beat Shazam, Crime Scene Kitchen 2, I Survived Bear Grylls, Facebook’s CONFETTI). He was the head writer and senior producer for 210 episodes of Idiotest, then 40 episodes of Emogenius, both on GSN. Chris has written / produced pilots for Jay Mohr, Iliza Schlesinger, Pete Holmes, Steve Byrne, Bob Saget, Deon Cole and Russell Peters.
Chris appeared on season 6 of America’s Got Talent. You’ve also seen him on The Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live and Comedy Central. Chris’s fourth comedy album "Live and Let Dye" spent 77 consecutive weeks on the Billboard Comedy top 10 (15 of those weeks at Number 1).
Doors and cocktail hour kick off at 6:00pm, with the show starting at 7:00pm. Grab your tickets and come prepared for a night of non-stop laughs!
Tickets from $30
https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/35254311/j-chris-newberg-special-presentation-halifax-halifax-live
Symphony Nova Scotia Presents Broadway Legends
Broadway mega hits. Star vocalists. Enjoy the best of American theatre through the enduring songs of legendary composers like Stephen Sondheim, Leonard Bernstein, and Andrew Lloyd Webber. Relive your favourite onstage moments with music from The Phantom of the Opera, Cats, Evita, West Side Story, Company, and much more. Scarlett Strallen is a West End star who has been requested to sing for Her Majesty the Queen on three separate occasions, and Hugh Panaro is best known for having played the coveted role of the Phantom in Broadway’s The Phantom of the Opera over 2,000 times, including the 25th anniversary production. Plus, hear music from Mi’kmaw artist, musician, and composer Cathy Elliott, from her musical Fireweeds: Women of the Yukon.
Crypthand
Crypthand is a new Canadian play that imagines the early life of Anne Lister, a 19th-century diarist, businesswoman and queer icon in Halifax (UK). This theatrical comedy tells the story of Anne’s first relationship with her school roommate Eliza Raine and the lengths they go to keep their love secret. In their attic bedroom, they invent a unique code that allows them to express their affections without being found out, but what happens when the code is discovered?
Developed by local theatre company at the 2019 PARC Retreat, Crypthand won the Best Original Script award at the 2019 Halifax Fringe Festival. In 2022 Gale Force Theatre mounted a full production of Crypthand at the Bus Stop Theatre in Halifax, NS where it won Outstanding Emerging Production at the Theatre Nova Scotia Merritt Awards. The following summer it received its second professional production as a part of The Ship’s Theatre Company’s season in Parrsboro, NS. Lily Falk’s Crypthand is the winner of the Playwright Guild of Canada’s RBC Emerging Playwright Award of 2022.
This project was supported by Arts Nova Scotia and the Canada Council for the Arts. Originally created with for a small cast, Neptune YPCo will be working with the playwright, Lily Falk to develop this show into a full ensemble play feature local youth.
Dairy Focus Atlantic 2025
Dairy Farmers of Nova Scotia, Dairy Farmers of New Brunswick, Milk 2020, the PEI Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, and Dairy Farmers of Newfoundland and Labrador are pleased to collaboratively host this inaugural Atlantic-wide Dairy conference.
This event has become Atlantic Canada's leading Dairy conference with close to 300 participants, an expert speaker program, and over 50 exhibitors.
Come join us for three days filled with farm tours, educational presentations, a large tradeshow, delicious food, games, prizes and more!
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/dairy-focus-atlantic-2025-tickets-1038139823157?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Canadian Concertmasters
The Canadian Concertmasters features four of Canada’s leading symphony concertmasters – from the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal, and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. These extraordinary violinists unite to blend their expertise and passion with a program that includes Antonín Dvořák’s melodic "Terzetto in C major," Sergei Prokofiev’s dynamic "Sonata for Two Violins," Johan Halvorsen’s virtuosic "Passacaglia" on a theme by George Frideric Handel, Georg Philipp Telemann’s intricate "Concerto for 4 Violins," and unique arrangements of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s whimsical "Magic Flute," Grażyna Bacewicz’s intense "Quartet for 4 Violins," and Camille Saint-Saëns' "Danse Macabre."
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/canadian-concertmasters-tickets-1099133831879?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Julie Kim Doing Too Much Tour
Julie Kim is one of Canada’s top stand-up comedians. Julie recently toured across North America doing 40 theatre shows with Ronny Chieng (Crazy Rich Asians, The Daily Show with Trevor Noah). She was a gala performer at the 2022 Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal and headlined four sold-out solo shows at Just for Laughs Toronto in 2023. Over the past decade, Julie has performed at all the major Canadian comedy festivals including Just for Laughs Vancouver, Winnipeg Comedy Festival, and Halifax Comedy Festival (with multiple televised performances). She tours internationally and made her debut at the 2023 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Julie has also been regularly featured on CBC’s The Debaters.
In 2023 Julie also debuted at both the Toronto Fringe Festival and Victoria Fringe Festival with her solo storytelling show called No One Special.
Julie is also a Canadian Screen Award winning writer and producer. Julie has contributed to the writing rooms of Kim’s Convenience, Run the Burbs, and Still Standing. She has been part of the writing and creative consulting team at the Winnipeg Comedy Festival for the past three years. She was also a writer for Just for Laughs Montreal in 2022. Julie was a producer and writer for Simu Liu (Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings) as he hosted the 2022 and 2023 Juno Awards. She ideated Liu’s now well-known ‘I am Canadian’ monologue, which has gone viral on the Internet and social media.
Also in 2023, Julie was included on VIBE’s list of POWER 60: Inspiring Asian-Canadians of Influence. Other notable honorees included Lilly Singh, Andrew Phung, and Russell Peters.
Julie's mission is to spread happiness, lighten hearts, and unite through laughter. And no amount of mom-shaming will stop her in this quest.
16+
Doors at 6 pm, show at 7 pm.
FOREVER SEGER: The Silver Bullet Experience
“Forever Seger”, the ultimate tribute to Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band. Forever Seger’s incredible ten piece band creates a dynamic journey through the timeless music of Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band. With authentic vocals, commanding performances and that unmistakable Seger sound, Forever Seger’s fast growing reputation as The Bob Seger tribute experience, has propelled them onto top-ranking concert stages and festivals across North America. From the opening notes of the timeless classic “Turn the Page”, to Rock and Roll anthems such as “Hollywood Nights”, “Old time Rock and Roll”, and “Night Moves”, it’s clear why Bob Seger fans are calling Forever Seger a true concert experience that invites audiences to dance and sing along once again to the soundtrack of their lives.
https://www.vaughncoentertainment.com/forever-seger-the-silver-bullet-experience-maritime-tour-2025/
Symphony Nova Scotia Presents Beethoven & Daniel Bolshoy on Guitar
Daniel Bolshoy returns to join forces with Symphony Nova Scotia for two virtuoso guitar showpieces. An Israeli-Canadian guitarist and educator, he has performed as a soloist with more than 60 orchestras internationally, and returns to Symphony Nova Scotia after his triumphant performance in 2016. Beethoven’s Symphony No. 2 is a delightful departure from his early works, with its cheerful and energetic mood that is sure to lift your spirits. Its four movements offer a diverse range of melodies and rhythms to keep you engaged and entertained while pulling at your heartstrings.
Fortescue Halifax Premiere
Join us for the Halifax Premiere of 'Fortescue'.
As a playwright enlists her boyfriend and best friend to stage a play for their neighbours, she experiences a frightening psychosis that dramatizes her struggles with mental health and the pains of performing womanhood for men.
Fortescue is an honest and vivid portrayal of the dynamics at play within female friendships, heterosexual relationships, and mental health struggles. Through its characters and their relationships with one another and with themselves, the film draws fascinating and thought-provoking connections between theatrical performance, psychosis, and the female impulse to perform for men.
7 pm - Screening Begins
8:30pm - Q&A with 'Fortescue' team
9 pm - Screening Ends
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/fortescue-halifax-premiere-tickets-1109450850359?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Symphony Nova Scotia Presents Jim Witter's Still Rock 'n' Roll to Me
After his hugely popular Piano Men and Simon & Garfunkel concerts, the golden-voiced Jim Witter returns to Symphony Nova Scotia! This time, Jim and his four-piece band pick up where the critically acclaimed Piano Men left off – in the 1970s and ’80s, with even more songs from legendary icons Billy Joel and Elton John. Experience a year-by-year multimedia musical feast of favourites like It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Empty Garden, You May Be Right, Sad Songs, and many more in this immersive salute to two of the world’s most beloved musicians.
Cecilia Concerts Pianist Kevin Chen
A piano prodigy and the youngest winner of the Franz Liszt International Piano Competition, Canadian Kevin Chen showcases his remarkable talent in a recital featuring masterpieces by Chopin, Liszt, and Schubert. The program highlights Frédéric Chopin's "Ballade No. 4," a piece renowned for its emotional depth and technical complexity. It also features Franz Liszt's "Ballade No. 2," which is celebrated for its dramatic narrative and virtuosic demands, and the Schubert/Liszt "Erlkönig," an electrifying arrangement that combines Franz Schubert’s haunting vocal line with Liszt’s pianistic flair, creating a thrilling blend of storytelling and technical prowess. Chen’s recital promises a sublime experience, bridging the rich traditions and expressive power of classical music with a fresh, contemporary sensitivity.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/pianist-kevin-chen-tickets-1099122678519?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Jay White Neil Diamond Tribute
Las Vegas Headliner Jay White is one of the world’s most convincing recreations of Neil Diamond.
Jay White has been paying homage to Neil Diamond for over 25 years. Jay’s every movement, sound and expression are tributes to the passion and power of the real Diamond, giving new luster to the life of the man and his music. From the moment he hits the stage with Diamond favorite “Cherry, Cherry” to the fabulous flag waving finale “Coming To America” Jay fires the audience with the intensity of his first class illusion.
In 1996 and again in 2002 White met Diamond before his Vegas MGM appearances, where Neil told Jay to; “keep up the good work” and autographed a photo of the two signing; “Jay, keep singing, so I can stay home and relax, your friend in music”.
Jay energizes stages with a touch of class and a dash of Rock-n-Roll, continuing the musical legacy of Neil Diamond in five countries and more than 9000 unforgettable shows.
If you are Neil Diamond fan this show is for you!
https://www.vaughncoentertainment.com/neil-diamond-tribute-maritime-spring-tour-2025/
House Concert with Julia Cunningham + Mat Hughes
Mat Hughes is a tickler of ivories, a hummer of melodies, a writer of rhapsodies and a sprinkler of cheddar cheese. We'll not expect that of him on March 15 but having seen him tickle the ivories and hum along to an earlier show here with Daniel James McFadyen, we know that our audience is in for a treat......Not to mention his partner in this show, Julia Cunningham.
We were lucky enough to get seats to Julia's sold out EP release show at the Carleton this fall and man! those tracks are solid!!
This will be one of those shows where (soon) you'll look back and say "Wow I saw them at a house concert!"
Doors @ 7:30; SHOW TIME 8 pm.
Tickets are $25 + fees (100 % of proceed go directly to the artists).
As this is a house concert, all shows are BYOB. There will be snacks and soft beverages offered. You are welcome to bring a snack for sharing. You are encouraged to share this event with friends who enjoy listening to live music performed in an intimate setting.
Charitable Irish Society Saint Patrick's Day Dinner
Embrace the Spirit of the Irish: Join us for an Unforgettable Saint Patrick's Day Dinner. Laugh and Dance the night away.
6:00 pm - Reception - Join us for some mingling before dinner begins
7:00 pm
Plated Dinner
Service Award Recipient
Entertainment - The Plugs
Our Lady Peace 30th Anniversary Tour
Toronto, ON (September 25, 2024) – In celebration of their 30-year career, iconic Canadian rock band Our Lady Peace (OLP) has announced their highly anticipated OLP30 Tour, kicking off in February 2025 with shows across Canada. Following the release of OLP30 Vol. One—featuring the new single “Sound The Alarm”—this tour will be a powerful tribute to the band's three-decade legacy and an unforgettable experience for fans both old and new.
Joining Our Lady Peace will be Collective Soul.
Doors at 6pm. Concert at 7pm.
Symphony Nova Scotia Presents Bach & Telemann Together
Even though Bach and Telemann lived at the same time, wrote in similar genres, and knew each other – they were born in the same year and their paths crossed many times – their musical styles differ. Explore this contrast in a program that highlights why both composers remain impressive today, led by harpsichordist Steven Devine, best known for playing with the critically-acclaimed Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment.
Randy Bachman and Bachman Turner Overdrive
Bachman Turner-Overdrive, the legendary rock n’ roll band
behind worldwide hits such as “Takin’ Care Of Business” and “You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet”, announced an extensive tour across Canada in April and May of next year titled, Back In Overdrive Tour 2025.
Multi-platinum April Wine and Headpins, two fellow Canadian rock bands, will open in support.
Gerry Dee
Acclaimed comedian Gerry Dee will embark on a new standup comedy tour across Canada throughout 2025, debuting all new material full of stories and observations from how he sees the world.
Gerry Dee is famously known for his creation of the hit sitcom “Mr. D” and his current roles as the host of “Family Feud Canada” and on Fox’s hit comedy sitcom “Animal Control”. The “Funny You Should Say That” tour will make 13 stops in cities he did not travel to in 2024 including Calgary, Edmonton, London, Montreal, Halifax, and more.
Choir! Choir! Choir! We Will Choir! You! An Epic Queen Sing-Along!
When it comes to EPIC anthems, it doesn’t get BIGGER than Queen! And nothing feels better than belting out their biggest hits with a room full of Queen fans! So unleash your inner Freddie Mercury, grab your best friends and frenemies, and create harmonies that will blow the roof off the place! We Will CHOIR! You! will be the most fun you’ve had in years
Mother Mother with Guests Cavetown & Cannons
Special Guests Cavetown and Cannons
Prices start at $40 plus fees.
CBMF Presents: Steven Lee Olsen -- Country Night in Canada Tour F. Jojo Mason
With over 80 million global streams, Grammy nominated singer-songwriter Steven Lee Olsen‘s path to international success has been an admirable journey. Olsen broke into the upper echelons of Nashville‘s songwriter community with accolades that include two #1 hits in the US with his Grammy-nominated, double-platinum certified song ‘Blue Ain‘t Your Color,‘ performed by Keith Urban, and ‘More Girls Like You‘ performed by Kip Moore.
In 2019, Olsen‘s passion for writing and producing music pushed him to take the stage himself. As a solo artist, he has continued to make his mark with multiple Top-10 singles, extensive touring, and also made his Grand Ole Opry debut.
JoJo Mason has been on a continued mission to find his own unique voice and connect with fans through his music. With an incredible six Top 10 tracks, he has earned a CRIA Gold-certification for his single “Better On You”, and accumulated over 50 million career streams to date.
Tickets – $45 plus taxes and fees
Doors – 6:30pm
Show – 7:30pm
This is a 19+ event, valid government issued ID required
https://www.showpass.com/steven-lee-olsen-country-night-in-canada-tour-featuring-jojo-mason-2/
Cecilia Concerts Ensemble Francoeur
Take a journey through the elegance and intricacy of the French Baroque era with Québec's Ensemble Francoeur. Featuring a blend of Baroque violin, viol, voice, and lute, their program “Strings, Quarrels, and the King's Court” highlights the exquisite sophistication of François Couperin's "Concerts royaux," a collection that epitomizes the ornate courtly music of Louis XIV's reign. It also includes Marin Marais' "La Sonnerie de Ste-Geneviève du Mont de Paris," crafted with mesmerizing technical prowess and harmonic richness, as well as the emotive and lyrical airs de cour by Michel Lambert, which capture the heartfelt expressiveness and poetic elegance typical of 17th and 18th-century French vocal music. Together, these works showcase the emotional depth and intricate interplay of voices and instruments that define the Baroque period.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ensemble-francoeur-tickets-1099120772819?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Symphony Nova Scotia Presents Brass Transit & Music of Chicago
With 20 top-10 singles, 36 albums released, and 100 million records sold, the American rock band Chicago is one of the longest-running, best-selling music groups in the world. And Brass Transit is the top Chicago tribute band, with world-class brass chops, rocking rhythms, and vocals stacked sky-high – all performed by a team of award-winning musicians, including veterans from famous acts like The Mamas and the Papas, The Drifters, Aretha Franklin, and even Chicago itself! Now, the Symphony and Brass Transit team up for a dazzling concert of Chicago’s greatest hits, including Saturday in the Park, Hard Habit to Break, Feelin’ Stronger Every Day, You’re the Inspiration, and more.
Motorcycle Powersport Atlantic
Join us at the Halifax Exhibition Centre for the 10th edition of Motorcycle and Powersport Atlantic - the largest event of its kind in Atlantic Canada! With hundreds of exhibitors displaying the latest and greatest products in the industry, you'll find everything you need to ride in style this season. Motorcycles, ATVs, UTVs, apparel, accessories, parts, and more!
International Women's Day Breakfast Fundraiser Celebrating Racialized Women
IWD 2024 Celebrating Racialized Women and their Allies
Join us for a special event honoring racialized women and their allies! This in-person gathering will take place at Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 - Kenneth C. Rowe Hall (1055 Marginal Road, Halifax, NS, Canada). We'll come together to celebrate racialized women, their achievements and contributions in our communities. Let's unite, empower, and uplift each other! Don't miss out on this incredible event!
We are raising funds for Black Girls Gather.
Sonreal
Sommo Presents – SonReal at Seahorse Tavern
Get ready for an unforgettable night of electrifying energy as SonReal takes the stage at the Seahorse Tavern in Halifax. Known for his unique blend of hip-hop, pop, and R&B influences, SonReal is one of Canada’s most dynamic and innovative artists. With his distinctive sound and charismatic stage presence, SonReal brings a fresh, genre-bending style that captivates audiences across the globe.
From chart-topping hits like “Preach” and “For Ya’ll”, fans can expect to hear a mix of his biggest anthems, new releases, and personal favorites.
Join us for an unforgettable night of live music and good vibes. Whether you’re a long-time fan or discovering SonReal’s music for the first time, this concert promises to be a night to remember!
VIP Packages available!
Doors – 7pm
Show – 8pm
This is a 19+ event, valid government ID required. If you require accessible seating, please email info@whitecapentertainment.com.