Halifax Pride Festival: Full Schedule

Welcome to the 2026 Halifax Pride Online Festival Calendar!

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11:00am ADT

Pride BBQ

Wednesday July 22, 2026 11:00am - 2:00pm ADT

This event is open to all, geared toward families and children. Taking place in the playground of our newest site, the Rose, this will feature free BBQ, games and play time with drag performers, and a FREE Sale featuring clothing and household items

Wednesday July 22, 2026 11:00am - 2:00pm ADT
Adsum the Rose 5944 South St

Community Event Funding Recipient

Accessibility Information Accessible Washrooms, Dry Event (No Drugs or Alcohol Offered at Event), Sober Event (100% Drug & Alcohol Free), Inclusive Washrooms (Gender Neutral)
Event Focus All Ages, Free, Youth Focus
Cost Free
Important Venue Information outdoor event, rain date is July 29
Advance Registration Link No Link Provided
Host Organization/Group Adsum For Women and Children
Facebook Event Link No Link Provided
Video Stream Link No Link Provided
Event Contact [email protected]
Tickets Required No
Advance Registration Required No
Tags All Ages, Free, Youth Focus

5:00pm ADT

Dancing With Pride: Jazz Class

Wednesday July 22, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm ADT

Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts, Lilian Piercey Hall @ 6199 Chebucto Road

Join us for a Jazz dance class in a safe space that celebrates all bodies, abilities and identities. Rooted in the history of Jazz Dance but with space for fun themes and ideas.Traditional dance attire is not required! Dress in a way that supports both your gender and full range of motion. Wednesday, July 22nd, Youth 5-6pm, Adults 6-7pm, Instructor Michele King.

Wednesday July 22, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm ADT
Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts, Lilian Piercey Hall 6199 Chebucto Road

Community Organized

Accessibility Information Accessible Washrooms, Dry Event (No Drugs or Alcohol Offered at Event), Inclusive Washrooms (Gender Neutral), Wheelchair Accessible Space
Event Focus Active Living, Dance, Free, Health & Wellness, Sober
Cost FREE
Important Venue Information Lilian Piercey Hall, 2nd floor
Advance Registration Link https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=830760&stype=-104&sTG=45&sVT=1260&sView=week&sLoc=0
Host Organization/Group Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts
Facebook Event Link No Link Provided
Video Stream Link No Link Provided
Event Contact [email protected]
Tickets Required No
Ticket Purchase Link No Link Provided
Advance Registration Required Yes
Tags Active Living, Dance, Free, Health & Wellness, Sober

5:00pm ADT

Bloody Good Drag

Wednesday July 22, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm ADT

Canadian Blood Services. 7071 Bayers road Unit 252 @ 7071 Bayers Road unit 252

This is a Blood drive designated for Drag Artists and supporters. All people donating blood at this clinic are encouraged to be in Drag. It will also be open to people who identify as part of the 2slgbtqia+ community. This event to to promote Drags commitment to community and to help save lives

Wednesday July 22, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm ADT
Canadian Blood Services. 7071 Bayers road Unit 252 7071 Bayers Road unit 252

Community Event Funding Recipient

Accessibility Information Accessible Washrooms, Dry Event (No Drugs or Alcohol Offered at Event), Sober Event (100% Drug & Alcohol Free), Inclusive Washrooms (Gender Neutral), Mask Optional Event, Wheelchair Accessible Space
Event Focus Active Living, Activism, Drag, Free, Health & Wellness, Trans & Non-Binary Focus
Cost Free and refreshments will be offered
Important Venue Information Bus access is available
Advance Registration Link https://myaccount.blood.ca/en/user/login?destination=profile/groups%3FjoinPflId%3DBLOO0128620
Host Organization/Group Canada Blood Services
Facebook Event Link https://ig.me/j/AbagqJh5kwyVqHg_/
Video Stream Link N/A
Event Contact [email protected]
Tickets Required No
Advance Registration Required Yes
Tags Active Living, Activism, Drag, Free, Health & Wellness, Trans & Non-Binary Focus

6:00pm ADT

From Lesbian Pulp to Queer Pride: Closeted Desires to Community Conversations

Wednesday July 22, 2026 6:00pm - 8:30pm ADT

Tantallon Public Library @ 3646 Hammonds Plains Road Upper Tantallon, NS B3Z 4R2

Drawing from the Lesbian Pulp Fiction Collection at Mount Saint Vincent University, Denyse Rodrigues and Terrah Keener will discuss the fascinating literary phenomenon of lesbian pulp fiction with selected readings. Following the talk, queer elders will be present to mingle with attendees and share personal stories of being queer across different decades in a human library format. Please follow @stmargaretsbaypride on IG of FB or visit www.stmargaretsbaypride.ca for more details.

Wednesday July 22, 2026 6:00pm - 8:30pm ADT
Tantallon Public Library 3646 Hammonds Plains Road Upper Tantallon, NS B3Z 4R2

Community Event Funding Recipient

Accessibility Information Accessible Washrooms, Dry Event (No Drugs or Alcohol Offered at Event), Sober Event (100% Drug & Alcohol Free), Low Sensory, Mask Optional Event, Wheelchair Accessible Space
Event Focus 19+, Elder Focus, Free, Literary, Sober, Dry
Cost Free
Important Venue Information None
Advance Registration Link No Link Provided
Host Organization/Group St. Margaret's Bay Pride
Facebook Event Link No Link Provided
Video Stream Link No Link Provided
Event Contact [email protected]
Tickets Required No
Advance Registration Required No
Tags 19+, Elder Focus, Free, Literary, Sober, Dry

6:00pm ADT

Open Book: 2SLGBTQIA+ Living Stories and Conversations

Wednesday July 22, 2026 6:00pm - 8:30pm ADT

Halifax Central Library @ 5440 Spring Garden Road

Instead of borrowing books, you'll meet incredible people from our 2SLGBTQIA+ newcomer communities - each with a story to share, a chapter to open, and a perspective to offer. This event is hosted in partnership with the YMCA Centre for Immigrant Programs, Queer Arabs Halifax, and the Halifax Central Library.

Wednesday July 22, 2026 6:00pm - 8:30pm ADT
Halifax Central Library 5440 Spring Garden Road

Community Event Funding Recipient

Accessibility Information Accessible Washrooms, Dry Event (No Drugs or Alcohol Offered at Event), Sober Event (100% Drug & Alcohol Free), Inclusive Washrooms (Gender Neutral), Mask Optional Event, Wheelchair Accessible Space
Event Focus All Ages, Free, Health & Wellness, QTBIPOC Focus, Sober, Dry
Cost Free
Important Venue Information None
Advance Registration Link No Link Provided
Host Organization/Group Rainbow Refugee Assosciation of Nova Scotia, Queer Arabs Halifax, YMCA, Halifax Public Libraries
Facebook Event Link No Link Provided
Video Stream Link No Link Provided
Event Contact [email protected]
Tickets Required No
Advance Registration Required No
Tags All Ages, Free, Health & Wellness, QTBIPOC Focus, Sober, Dry

8:00pm ADT

Dirty Bingo

Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00pm - 10:00pm ADT

BacklotHFX Lounge and Nightclub @ 2103 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS B3K 3B2

Dirty Bingo is Backlot's hilariously unfiltered take on classic bingo! Join our fabulous drag hosts for a night of laughs, outrageous antics, and plenty of chances to win. Along with cash prizes, you'll also have the chance to take home some cheeky adult toys and other fun surprises. Whether you're a bingo pro or just looking for a great night out, Dirty Bingo is the perfect mix of camp, comedy, and a little bit of spice.

Wednesday July 22, 2026 8:00pm - 10:00pm ADT
BacklotHFX Lounge and Nightclub 2103 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS B3K 3B2

Community Organized

Accessibility Information Accessible Washrooms, Inclusive Washrooms (Gender Neutral), Mask Optional Event, Wheelchair Accessible Space
Event Focus 19+, Comedy, Drag, Free, Music, Visual Art, Games/Trivia
Cost $5 per bingo book
Important Venue Information None
Advance Registration Link No Link Provided
Host Organization/Group Backlot and Encor3
Facebook Event Link No Link Provided
Video Stream Link No Link Provided
Event Contact [email protected]
Tickets Required No
Ticket Purchase Link No Link Provided
Advance Registration Required No
Tags 19+, Comedy, Drag, Free, Music, Visual Art

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