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Welcome to the 2026 Halifax Pride Online Festival Calendar!
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Thursday, July 16
 

10:00am ADT

Free Rainbow Pancake Breakfast
Thursday July 16, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am ADT
Power House Youth Centre @ 1606 bell road halifax NS
Join us at Power House Youth Centre for a free Rainbow Pancake breakfast on Thursday, July 16th from 10-11:30 am. Open to 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and allies ages 13-24.

Thursday July 16, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am ADT
Power House Youth Centre 1606 bell road halifax NS
  Community Organized
  • Accessibility Information Accessible Washrooms, Dry Event (No Drugs or Alcohol Offered at Event), Inclusive Washrooms (Gender Neutral), Low Sensory, Mask Optional Event
  • Event Focus Free, Youth Focus
  • Cost FREE
  • Important Venue Information Please note that the Power House is currently under construction to receive a new ramp. Unfortunately, during this time, the building is not accessible to wheelchairs. An update will be provided when the ramp is ready. During events, staff will bring food and activity materials to our yard where picnic tables and a shade tent will be located for participants who cannot access the building. There is no parking lot but there are two designated accessible street parking spots directly across the centre on Sackville St next to the public gardens. Inside the building, there is a private all-gender washroom on the main floor equipped with grab bars, but without an automatic door. Power House is a well-lit, scent-free space, with A/C and an air filtration system. We have snacks, fidgets, noise-cancelling headphones, face masks, covid tests, first aid, naloxone, sunscreen, bug spray, and other toiletries on site.
  • Advance Registration Link No Link Provided
  • Host Organization/Group Power House Youth Centre
  • 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 Free, Youth Focus

2:00pm ADT

Free Mini Renaissance Fair
Thursday July 16, 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm ADT
Power House Youth Centre @ 1606 bell road halifax NS
Join us at Power House Youth Centre for our Mini Renaissance Fair! Wear a costume (if you like), play games, make themed arts and crafts, enjoy music, food, and drinks, and make new friends! Open to 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and allies ages 13-24.

Thursday July 16, 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm ADT
Power House Youth Centre 1606 bell road halifax NS
  Community Organized
  • Accessibility Information Accessible Washrooms, Dry Event (No Drugs or Alcohol Offered at Event), Inclusive Washrooms (Gender Neutral), Low Sensory, Mask Optional Event
  • Event Focus Crafts, Free, Music, Visual Art, Youth Focus
  • Cost FREE
  • Important Venue Information Please note that the Power House is currently under construction to receive a new ramp. Unfortunately, during this time, the building is not accessible to wheelchairs. An update will be provided when the ramp is ready. Staff will bring food and activity materials to our yard where picnic tables and a shade tent will be located for participants who cannot access the building. There is no parking lot but there are two designated accessible street parking spots directly across from the centre on Sackville St next to the public gardens. Inside the building, there is a private all-gender washroom on the main floor equipped with grab bars, but without an automatic door. Power House is a well-lit, scent-free space, with A/C and an air filtration system. We have snacks, fidgets, noise-cancelling headphones, face masks, covid tests, first aid, naloxone, sunscreen, bug spray, and other toiletries on site.
  • Advance Registration Link No Link Provided
  • Host Organization/Group Power House Youth Centre
  • 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 Crafts, Free, Music, Visual Art, Youth Focus

5:00pm ADT

Flag Raising
Thursday July 16, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm ADT
Grand Parade @ 1770 Barrington St
Once again, Halifax Pride kicks off the Pride Festival with the annual flag raising. With words spoken by our board members and supporters, join us at Grand Parade July 16 to celebrate community, authenticity, visibility, and of course, Pride. 

Thursday July 16, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm ADT
Grand Parade 1770 Barrington St
  Halifax Pride Organized

5:00pm ADT

Queer Bodies are Sacred: A Community-Based Therapeutic Art Event
Thursday July 16, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm ADT
Eating Disorders Nova Scotia @ 2711 Agricola Street, Halifax NS, B3K 4C7
GET TICKETS HERE
Guided by Sarah Keating (Professional Art Therapist) of The Tides Art Therapy, Queer Bodies are Sacred is an opportunity to celebrate queer bodies as a liberatory act of resilience and resistance. Community members of all ages are invited to our sober, accessible, and brave space to contribute to an artistic banner that EDNS will walk with in the Halifax Pride Parade on Saturday, July 18th. Following the parade, the banner will hang in our space to represent the solidarity we hold for our 2SLGBTQIA+ community members. Please note that those under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol will not be permitted to attend.
Thursday July 16, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm ADT
Eating Disorders Nova Scotia 2711 Agricola Street, Halifax NS, B3K 4C7
  Community Event Funding Recipient

5:00pm ADT

Queer Crafternoon & BBQ
Thursday July 16, 2026 5:00pm - 8:00pm ADT
Labour Day Picnic Cafe @ 12286 Peggys Cove Rd, Glen Haven, NS B3Z 2R6
Join us for a BBQ, arts & crafts, board games, live music, and more. Make connections across the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in St. Margaret's Bay and beyond.
Please follow @stmargaretsbaypride on IG and FB and visit www.stmargaretsbaypride.ca for more details
Thursday July 16, 2026 5:00pm - 8:00pm ADT
Labour Day Picnic Cafe 12286 Peggys Cove Rd, Glen Haven, NS B3Z 2R6
  Community Event Funding Recipient

6:00pm ADT

Game Night
Thursday July 16, 2026 6:00pm - 6:00pm ADT
Power House Youth Centre @ 1606 bell road halifax NS
A drop in game night (video games and board games available!) that takes place at Power House in Halifax. For 2SLGTBQIA+ youth ages 12-25.
Thursday July 16, 2026 6:00pm - 6:00pm ADT
Power House Youth Centre 1606 bell road halifax NS
  Community Organized

6:00pm ADT

Queer Singles Mixer
Thursday July 16, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm ADT
Stardust Bar + Kitchen @ 1688 Barrington St, Halifax, NS
Ditch the apps and join us for an evening of drinks and snacks in an accessible, safe, and judgement-free space. Mix, mingle, and meet new friends, or possibly more!
Thursday July 16, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm ADT
Stardust Bar + Kitchen 1688 Barrington St, Halifax, NS
  Community Organized

6:00pm ADT

RRANS Hangout - Pride Materials Edition
Thursday July 16, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm ADT
Email [email protected] for event location @ No Address Provided
GET TICKETS HERE
Inviting community members to join us at our weekly hangout to make buttons, t-shirts, signs, and more with us for the Halifax Pride Parade. We'll also be doing some tie-dyeing and have t shirts available for people, or you can bring your own!
Thursday July 16, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm ADT
Email [email protected] for event location No Address Provided
  Community Organized

6:00pm ADT

Spectrum Connect: Identity & Pride with Art
Thursday July 16, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm ADT
Glitter Bean Cafe Co-op @ 5896 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, NS, B3H-0A6
GET TICKETS HERE
Spectrum Connect: Where Two-Spirit, Trans, & Non-Binary Voices Unite Identity & Pride with Art 🌈 This month’s session will focus on exploring our identities and what Pride means to us through prompts (to get us thinking) and a guided art-based activity meant to help us visually represent our identity, gender journey, and who we truly are. This can be done through writing or a visual art medium like a drawing. We will also have lots of time and space for shared conversation and peer connection. All art materials will be provided by Healthy Minds Cooperative! Whether you’re just beginning your journey or have years of lived experience, you belong here.
Thursday July 16, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm ADT
Glitter Bean Cafe Co-op 5896 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, NS, B3H-0A6
  Community Organized

6:00pm ADT

Night's Paw ~ Pet Night - PUPPY PRIDE!!
Thursday July 16, 2026 6:00pm - 9:00pm ADT
Night Spa @ 2199 Gottingen St
GET TICKETS HERE
Are you tired of being a human? Try being a pet instead ;3~ Or be a good owner and come care for the cute pets! This is a special party for Pups, Furs, Pets & Handlers, and Enthusiasts! Relax and romp around as a silly pet or let your wild side out to play. Roll over, crawl, bark, wag, play tug-of-war, get/give pets and belly rubs, or get walked around on a leash! Animal attire, pup gear, and other wild wear are welcome and encouraged, though not required. Wear whatever you like (or nothing at all). This event is open to people & pets of all genders, identities, and orientations. If interested in attending, please apply for membership at NightSpa.ca or email [email protected] to get on the exclusive Guest List :3
Thursday July 16, 2026 6:00pm - 9:00pm ADT
Night Spa 2199 Gottingen St
  Community Organized

6:00pm ADT

LGBT+ TTRPG Night at the Board Room Game Cafe!
Thursday July 16, 2026 6:00pm - 11:00pm ADT
The Board Room Game Cafe @ 1256 Barrington Street
GET TICKETS HERE
Join us this Pride for an evening of LGBTQ+ games and fun! We've recruited some amazing volunteer Game Master's to run some Queer Role-Playing Game One-Shots! And no prior experience is required to play at their tables!
Thursday July 16, 2026 6:00pm - 11:00pm ADT
The Board Room Game Cafe
  Community Organized

7:00pm ADT

Halifax Gay Men's Chorus Open Rehersal
Thursday July 16, 2026 7:00pm - 9:30pm ADT
Saint Andrew's United Church @ 6036 Coburg Rd, Halifax, NS B3H 1Y9
Ever thought about joining the Halifax Gay Men's Chorus, or are you just interested in spending an evening singing with us? Come for a special Pride rehearsal and see how we make the magic happen! Light refreshments will be served.
Thursday July 16, 2026 7:00pm - 9:30pm ADT
Saint Andrew's United Church 6036 Coburg Rd, Halifax, NS B3H 1Y9
  Community Organized
 
Friday, July 17
 

10:00am ADT

Democracy & Social Justice in the face of rising hate
Friday July 17, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm ADT
Sports Nova Scotia Building @ 5516 Spring Garden Road
In a time of rising hate and discrimination towards the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, it can feel overwhelming to know where to start. Pride was born in resistance, and that tradition continues through the incredible activists, organizers, and political representatives working every day to protect Queer and Trans rights. Join MLA Lisa Lachance for a panel and open conversation about building community, taking political action, and shaping a Nova Scotia where everyone belongs. Snacks and drinks will be provided in person. If you have any questions you can contact us at [email protected]
Friday July 17, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm ADT
Sports Nova Scotia Building 5516 Spring Garden Road
  Community Organized

2:00pm ADT

Two-Spirit Fireside Chat With Nykitene
Friday July 17, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm ADT
The Garrison Grounds @ 5516 Spring Garden Road
Join the Wabanaki Two-Spirit Alliance for a fireside chat with acclaimed Two-Spirit artist, performer, and storyteller Nykitene.

This thoughtful conversation will explore Two-Spirit identities, culture, community, and the importance of creating spaces where Two-Spirit people can be seen, celebrated, and supported. All are welcome to attend, listen, learn, and connect.

Friday July 17, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm ADT
The Garrison Grounds
  Halifax Pride Organized

3:00pm ADT

Fan Decorating Queerest of Hours
Friday July 17, 2026 3:00pm - 6:00pm ADT
Stardust Bar + Kitchen @ 1688 Barrington St, Halifax, NS
GET TICKETS HERE
Come get creative with us! We'll supply the fans and all the fun things to put on them. Options to paint, get glittery and customize however your creative flare desires. Your ticket includes one signature cocktail (or mocktail), a fan, and supplies to decorate!
Friday July 17, 2026 3:00pm - 6:00pm ADT
Stardust Bar + Kitchen 1688 Barrington St, Halifax, NS
  Community Organized

5:00pm ADT

Stories and Sparkle: An Indigenous and Pride Crafting Circle
Friday July 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm ADT
Every One Every Day @ 2169 Gottingen St. Kjipuktuk (Halifax), NS B3K 3B4
Nova Scotia Legal Aid (NSLA) is proud to announce a very special event, Stories and Sparkle: An Indigenous and Pride Crafting Circle. Building on NSLA’s annual tradition of creating signs in advance of the Pride Parade, this event will combine hands-on crafting with engaging Indigenous storytelling. Participants will have the opportunity to design Pride posters and parade signs, as well as decorate sunglasses to wear during the parade. Throughout the evening, attendees will hear from Mi’kmaq and Two-Spirit guest speakers who will share stories and knowledge on topics such as Mi’kmaq regalia, Two-Spirit identities, and Indigenous history and culture. These presentations will provide meaningful opportunities for education, dialogue, and reflection while celebrating the diversity and resilience of Indigenous-Queer communities. This workshop is all ages and FREE! In lieu of an admission fee, please bring non-perishable food items for the Mi'kmaq Native Friendship Centre Food Bank.
Friday July 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm ADT
Every One Every Day 2169 Gottingen St. Kjipuktuk (Halifax), NS B3K 3B4
  Community Organized

5:00pm ADT

Newcomer Picnic
Friday July 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm ADT
The Garrison Grounds @ 2169 Gottingen St. Kjipuktuk (Halifax), NS B3K 3B4
Want to show your glow to new friends? Look no further than the Newcomer Picnic! This event, co-hosted by the Rainbow Refugees Association of Nova Scotia and Queer Arabs Halifax, encourages all to come together and make new connections! Whether lawn games and bingo are your speed, or you’d rather relax on the picnic blanket and snack, there will be something for you! Grab your picnic chair and come down to the Garrison Grounds! 

Friday July 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm ADT
The Garrison Grounds
  Halifax Pride Organized

8:00pm ADT

Yuk Yuk's Pride Comedy Weekend
Friday July 17, 2026 8:00pm - Saturday July 18, 2026 9:30pm ADT
Yuk Yuk's Halifax @ 1665 Argyle St.
GET TICKETS HERE
Celebrate Pride with two nights of laughter at Yuk Yuk's Halifax starring Heidi Foss, Clare Belford and Patrick Cadegan.
Friday July 17, 2026 8:00pm - Saturday July 18, 2026 9:30pm ADT
Yuk Yuk's Halifax 1665 Argyle St.
  Community Organized

10:00pm ADT

Tight & White Party
Friday July 17, 2026 10:00pm - Saturday July 18, 2026 2:00am ADT
Backlot HFX Lounge and Nightclub @ 2103 Gottingen St, Halifax
Get ready to turn up the heat at Tight & White, Backlot's ultimate Pride dance party! Throw on your best white fit, whether it's a tank, crop top, briefs, jockstrap, or your favourite all-white look—and hit the dance floor for a night of nonstop music, celebration, and queer joy.
Friday July 17, 2026 10:00pm - Saturday July 18, 2026 2:00am ADT
Backlot HFX Lounge and Nightclub 2103 Gottingen St, Halifax
  Community Organized

10:00pm ADT

Fabulous Friday Mixed Gender Bathhouse Pride Kick-Off Party
Friday July 17, 2026 10:00pm - Saturday July 18, 2026 9:30pm ADT
Night Spa @ 2199 Gottingen St
Night Spa kicks-off the 2026 Halifax Pride Festival with a fabulous night of mixed gender bathhouse fun! Halifax's only bathhouse is open to all genders every week (19+). We are a private, members only venue. While everyone is welcome to apply, we are queer focused. We are queer owned and operated, and our staff are all queer/trans with a couple of allies too. This event will be happening after our Pride Kink Market event, our BIGGEST Kink Market with the more queer and kinky vendors than we host all year! So come rent a locker or pay a little more and party in a private room, cause you know it's gonna be busy. Soak in the hot tub or sweat it out in the sauna. Night Spa members and their guests, may come rent a locker or pay a little more and party in a private room. Soak in the hot tub or sweat it out in the sauna. Night Spa is an all-accepting space with over 5000 members. While not everyone may be attending for the same reasons, surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals has such a comforting freedom to it. Not a Night Spa member yet? Please take a moment and apply to be a member. For safety and legal purposes, walk-ins are not allowed, and we do not approve same day applications so apply now so you can attend later. There is no application or membership fee so if you feel Night Spa is right for you, apply today!
Friday July 17, 2026 10:00pm - Saturday July 18, 2026 9:30pm ADT
Night Spa 2199 Gottingen St
  Community Organized
 
Saturday, July 18
 

10:00am ADT

Pre-Parade Brunch
Saturday July 18, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm ADT
Stardust Bar + Kitchen @ 1688 Barrington St, Halifax, NS
We're opening a little bit early, so folks can enjoy our delicious brunch before finding a spot to watch the parade. Reservations recommended!
Saturday July 18, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm ADT
Stardust Bar + Kitchen 1688 Barrington St, Halifax, NS
  Community Organized

12:00pm ADT

Halifax Pride Parade
Saturday July 18, 2026 12:00pm - 3:00pm ADT
Parade Route @ 1688 Barrington St, Halifax, NS
Join us for the 2026 Halifax Pride Parade! July 18 at 12pm, starting at the east end (roundabout) of Cogswell St, the parade will head east down Cogswell St, turning south onto Barrington St, west onto Spring Garden Rd, north onto South Park St, and end on Bell Rd/Ahern Ave, at the Garrison Grounds. This is a loud and proud celebration of all things 2SLGBTQIA+, so join in for all the fun! You can also swing by the Halifax Pride info booth to get your face painted by KC’s face painting!

Accessible viewing, described viewing, and an elders area are available on South Park Street
Low Sensory Viewing is available at the Spring Garden Area Business Association, located at 5475 Spring Garden Road
The parade will also be live-streamed at cbc.ca/ns and on CBC Gem




Saturday July 18, 2026 12:00pm - 3:00pm ADT
Parade Route
  Halifax Pride Organized

1:00pm ADT

Community Market
Saturday July 18, 2026 1:00pm - 5:00pm ADT
The Garrison Grounds @ 1688 Barrington St, Halifax, NS
The Halifax Pride Community Market is back! After the Parade on Saturday, July 19 come to the festival site to support local queer artisans, learn about community groups, or grab something to eat from local food vendors. There’s truly something for everyone, so check it out! 



Featured vendors: 
  • Asimmetrical
  • Rosa.Sketches
  • Montana Dreamin
  • Artsy Alison
  • Digby Candle Co
  • Fawnfaejewelry
  • Bobbins End
  • Custom Clipz by @hair_artistry_by_meika x @maia_scissorhands
  • Bigboyscry
  • HALIFAX PRIDE
  • PHAB NS (The Society for Preserving the History & Art of Burlesque in Nova Scotia)
  • Vampyre Leather
  • Cedar Sprout
  • Hfx Nails
  • Colochirus Art
  • Endless Draws
  • Foolmaker Maille
  • The Flowerbed Creations
  • PrideHealth
  • The Emerald Stag
  • Frogdust Productions
  • Rebecca Rose - Author
  • SADDEADFISH
  • Trans Masc Nova Scotia & Trans Femme Connection
  • Syd Star
  • GarouArt
  • STI Care Now
  • The NonBeadery
  • Galactic Giftery
  • Gloomybeadz
  • Heather Clay Creations
  • Shelter Movers Nova Scotia
  • Taters leather co
  • Oak & Anchor Health and Wellness
  • HEAL NS
  • Take It Up The Glass
  • Thunderhead: 2SLGBTQI+ National Monument
  • Momentum Creative Collective
  • Mpine Art
  • Queer Gerontology Lab, Dalhousie University
  • Mystic Mint Studio
  • Shickknacks
  • Oli Olds Art & Riled Whimsy Stitches
  • Radical Cat Creations
  • Resting Pride Face Studio
  • press obsessed nails
  • PlushMayhem
  • Shannon Long Art
  • Made With Love
  • Canadian Blood Services
Saturday July 18, 2026 1:00pm - 5:00pm ADT
The Garrison Grounds
  Halifax Pride Organized

2:00pm ADT

Post-Parade All Ages Garden Party
Saturday July 18, 2026 2:00pm - 5:00pm ADT
The Local Council of Women Halifax @ 989 Young Avenue Halifax NS B3H 2V9
Please join in family-friendly celebration, snacks, and indoor/outdoor social gathering following the Halifax Pride Parade. This all-ages event will have snacks, games, and crafts available in a historic location that serves as a hub for 2SLGBTQIA+ events, and aims to provide a low-sensory environment to decompress following the excitement of the parade.
Saturday July 18, 2026 2:00pm - 5:00pm ADT
The Local Council of Women Halifax 989 Young Avenue Halifax NS B3H 2V9
  Community Event Funding Recipient

2:00pm ADT

Drag On The Mainstage
Saturday July 18, 2026 2:00pm - 5:00pm ADT
The Garrison Grounds @ 989 Young Avenue Halifax NS B3H 2V9
To close out the Parade, join us on the festival site for Drag on the Mainstage! This free to attend, all ages event is a showcase of the fiercest drag excellence Halifax has to offer! There are limited shaded areas on site, so folks are encouraged to bring umbrellas for shade! 

Featured Artists:
  • Hosted by Encor3
  • Aaris
  • Astoria
  • Bridget Von Snaps
  • Cin-Diesel
  • Colin Sick + Quite Frank
  • Elle Lixir
  • Halifax Gay Men's Choir
  • KAGE
  • Kings of Pride     
    • Felix Static
    • Richard Rockhard
    • Rhett Torical
    • Randi E. Rogenous 
    • Matthew Mcimagay
    • Michael Hunter
  • Lucky Charms
  • Lydia Sapphire
  • Morgan Mercury
  • Nykitene
  • Proshenna Rhett
  • Queera Bang
  • Richard Rockhard 
  • Sassafras Smalls

Artists
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KO
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Saturday July 18, 2026 2:00pm - 5:00pm ADT
The Garrison Grounds
  Halifax Pride Organized

3:00pm ADT

Queerest of Hours
Saturday July 18, 2026 3:00pm - Sunday July 26, 2026 6:00pm ADT
Stardust Bar + Kitchen @ 1688 Barrington St, Halifax, NS
Join us for our daily Queerest of Hours featuring drink and food specials, friendly staff, and the best vibes!
Saturday July 18, 2026 3:00pm - Sunday July 26, 2026 6:00pm ADT
Stardust Bar + Kitchen 1688 Barrington St, Halifax, NS
  Community Organized

5:00pm ADT

Pride Karaoke
Saturday July 18, 2026 5:00pm - 8:00pm ADT
White Sails Bakery @ 12930 Peggys Cove Rd, Tantallon, NS B3Z 2K4
Join White Sails Bakery and St. Margaret's Bay Pride for an all-ages Pride Karaoke! There will be a special menu available and cupcakes to celebrate! Please follow @stmargaretsbaypride on IG and FB and visit www.stmargaretsbaypride.ca for more details.
Saturday July 18, 2026 5:00pm - 8:00pm ADT
White Sails Bakery 12930 Peggys Cove Rd, Tantallon, NS B3Z 2K4
  Community Organized

9:00pm ADT

Kinky Colours 13
Saturday July 18, 2026 9:00pm - Sunday July 19, 2026 1:00am ADT
Best Western Plus, Chocolate Lake Hotel @ 250 St Margarets Bay Rd, Halifax NS
GET TICKETS HERE
We'll be taking over a ballroom on the 3rd floor of the Best Western Plus, Chocolate Lake Hotel Halifax (250 St Margarets Bay Rd, Halifax NS) for our 139th event to date! Grab your friends and come join us on Saturday July 18th, 2026 from 9pm-1am we'll be having our 13th annual Kinky Colours event. This party will be a part of the 2026 Halifax Pride Festival and it is always one of the BIGGEST and CRAZIEST Nightshade events and this year it will be happening the same day as the Pride Parade so you're not going to want to miss this! So be sure to wear sexy neons or whites to react to the ultra violet lights! We've got waaay too many black lights and plan to flood every inch of the ballroom at the Chocolate Lake Hotel with glowing fun! When you're digging through the closet or out shopping for that perfect outfit but you're not sure what will glow and what won't, there are free Ultra Violet apps you can download for your mobile device! Now although there is no dress code, it is strongly suggested that you dress in theme or some type of alternative wear is suggested. If you don't know what to wear then black clothing is strongly suggested but again try to dress in something you would consider sexy and edgy. Dress sexy and cool, cause it does get hot and sweaty in there. Due to the nature of the venue, public decency rules do apply. Drink pricing can be found in the event details on our website. Cash only bar. The hotel has an ATM in the lobby but we have emptied it at every Nightshade event so come prepared! Please drink responsibly. Each year our Pride parties have Sold Out weeks before each event so buy early or risk missing out! Tickets are available for only $25+tax and purchases can be made online through our website: https://NightshadeHalifax.com Coat check service will be $3 for the night which includes in and out privileges for one hanger of clothes and/or one bag. There will be a self-coat check area but this will be not be monitored and is at use at your own risk. We will be adhering to all government regulations at our Nightshade events. In addition extra cleaning procedures will be put into place for both the venue and for our own equipment. Hand sanitizer stations will be readily available as well of course there is plenty soap and water in the washrooms. Valid government identification (19+) is required to gain entry. If you are sick please stay home! We have done away with our regular 'no refunds' policy and replaced it with a full credit of your ticket price. If you inform us that you will not be in attendance prior to us opening the doors at 9pm than we will issue you a full credit for one of our future events. Please check with the hotel for their cancellation policies. If for any reason we are forced to reduce capacity or cancel this event, causing you to not be able to attend then you will be issued a full credit of your ticket price for one of our future events. You may also purchase optional Cancellation Insurance for $1 per ticket which would see the full price of your ticket ($25 ticket or $28 ticket price w/coatcheck) refunded to you if you can not attend the event for any reason, so long as you contact us about the cancellation prior to the start of the event. The Nightshade dance floor will be a flood of bodies as our new DJ, Gyrrrl on Decks, is stepping up and taking over the Nightshade sound system! “In the beginning, at the end of nowhere in the South-West corner of NS, about 24 years ago, Gyrrrl on Decks fell in love with curating music and making the dance floor vibe. When the night shines like day, and the wide starry eyed come out from under the darkness and into the light to play, this multi-genre hot mess spins your requests to impress all the while feeling so #blessed." Nightshade will be actively on the search for local DJ talent to perform at our events. So please reach out with suggestions of amazing Halifax DJs you would love to see on stage at our kinky costume parties! We will have a body painting station setup where guests can paint each other or make use of our talented body paint artist Kai, who will be available to pain you for a negotiated donation. There will be some hardcore equipment brought in for those who know how to use it. For everyone's safety it will be well lit and monitored throughout the night by our DMs. This is a no camera event with the exception of event photographers, please message to apply to shoot for the event. Hotel rooms for the Nightshade Kinky Colours, event are at a special rate of $229 but only until the cut of date Thursday June 19th, 2025. To reserve a room in our block you must call and say you are with the group rate Pride. There is a chance to still book in our block after this date as well so make the call and see if they can squeeze your late ass into our group of rooms! Booking with our Block is ideal as your room will be surround by other people attending the party. It will thus be easier to connect with others and you will receive fewer noise complaints than if you were to book a room elsewhere in the hotel. Nightshade does not profit from room rental, so if you can find a better deal do what is best for you. Note that complaints against you, noise or otherwise, may lead to you being banned from future events as Nightshade wants to keep in good standing with the hotel. Hotel reservations can be made by calling central reservations (800) 528-1234 or the hotel directly (902) 477-5611 ext 0 For more details about booking hotel rooms for this event visit this link: https://nightshadehalifax.com/HotelRoomRentals.html Nightshade makes no commissions and profits in no way from room rentals. Here are some other up coming themes but keep in mind that dates, themes and the venue may change but this is what we have planned: • Kinky Halloween & Dead Sexy Costume Party - Saturday October 31st, 2026 (DJ Mike G) • Kinky NYE 2K27 - Thursday December 31st, 2026 (DJ Gyrrrrl on Decks) Be sure to stop and say hello that night to myself (Chris Awesome), our staff, performers, photographers & volunteers. If you are low on funds but still want to come out and party you can ask about our Nightshade Volunteer Program you can message us here or email me at [email protected] For more details check out our Faceb
Saturday July 18, 2026 9:00pm - Sunday July 19, 2026 1:00am ADT
Best Western Plus, Chocolate Lake Hotel 250 St Margarets Bay Rd, Halifax NS
  Community Organized

9:00pm ADT

Stagger In...Again!: A Drag & Burlesque Open Stage
Saturday July 18, 2026 9:00pm - Sunday July 19, 2026 2:00am ADT
Staggers Pub & Grub @ 26 Portland St, Dartmouth, NS
GET TICKETS HERE
Get ready to Stagger In and get your dose of fabulous and free-form Drag and Burlesque this Pride. Come support the local drag scene and see some new artists take the stage. Whether you're a seasoned artist, a brand new performer, or just want to give drag a try, this open stage is for you!
Saturday July 18, 2026 9:00pm - Sunday July 19, 2026 2:00am ADT
Staggers Pub & Grub
  Community Organized

10:00pm ADT

Luvmode Dance Party
Saturday July 18, 2026 10:00pm - Sunday July 19, 2026 2:00am ADT
Backlot HFX Lounge and Nightclub @ 2103 Gottingen St, Halifax
LUVMODE is a queer underground DJ project by DJs Tucker Trade & bb.boi.xo (aka GothFriend), built for sweaty dance floors, late-night euphoria, and unapologetic self-expression. Blurring the lines between pop and the underground, LUVMODE moves through house, techno, disco, indie dance, electro, hyperpop, and high-energy remixes with one goal: keep the room moving.
Saturday July 18, 2026 10:00pm - Sunday July 19, 2026 2:00am ADT
Backlot HFX Lounge and Nightclub 2103 Gottingen St, Halifax
  Community Organized
 
Sunday, July 19
 

10:00am ADT

Pride Service
Sunday July 19, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am ADT
St. Luke's United Church @ 5374 St Margarets Bay Rd, Upper Tantallon, NS B3Z 2J1
Celebrate Pride with your spiritual side! With prayer, song, and story, all are invited to gather and center on the deep meaning of Pride. St. Luke’s is an Affirmed Ministry and everyone is welcome.
Sunday July 19, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am ADT
St. Luke's United Church 5374 St Margarets Bay Rd, Upper Tantallon, NS B3Z 2J1
  Community Organized

12:00pm ADT

Crush and Connect
Sunday July 19, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm ADT
Glitter Bean Cafe Co-op @ 5896 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, NS, B3H-0A6
"Crush & Connect: Meet an Intersex Service Dog” is a free, all-ages community event hosted by Wellness Wags Assistance Dogs. The event invites community members to connect with Crush (she/they), a unique intersex service dog in training, while learning about intersex representation, inclusivity, and the role of service dogs in supporting diverse communities.

Sunday July 19, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm ADT
Glitter Bean Cafe Co-op 5896 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, NS, B3H-0A6
  Community Event Funding Recipient

12:00pm ADT

Gay Gardens: A Pride Themed Drawing Workshop
Sunday July 19, 2026 12:00pm - 3:00pm ADT
MacPhee Centre for Creative Learning @ 50 Queen Street, Dartmouth NS
Celebrate Pride at the MacPhee Centre with a relaxed hands‑on drawing workshop exploring colourful flowers and leafy plants!  In this workshop participants will learn simple still‑life techniques that make drawing feel relaxed and creative. From observing shapes, sketching what you see, and adding expressive details, participants will be invited to set up easels in our garden or alongside our hydroponic tower and literally draw inspiration from nature. From pansies to green carnations and Lavender Menace, we will also explore how flowers have and continue to be powerful symbols of joy and resistance for the LGBTQIA+ community.  This workshop is supported by Claudia Chender, MLA Dartmouth South, Leader of the Official Opposition NSNDP  Please note that this workshop prioritizes youth participants but will also open to the general public.

Sunday July 19, 2026 12:00pm - 3:00pm ADT
MacPhee Centre for Creative Learning 50 Queen Street, Dartmouth NS
  Community Organized

1:00pm ADT

Family Day
Sunday July 19, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm ADT
The Garrison Grounds @ 50 Queen Street, Dartmouth NS
Join us Sunday, July 19 for a day of family fun on the Garrison Grounds! There will be entertainment galore, including:

  • Theatre performances by the Mermaid Theatre and the Neptune Theatre School
  • Drag Storytime
  • Bouncy castles
  • Lawn games
  • Craft tent run by Wonder’neath & The Youth Project
  • A sing along with the Eastern Front Theatre Geese 
There is fun to be had for everyone so you don’t want to miss it!

Sunday July 19, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm ADT
The Garrison Grounds
  Halifax Pride Organized

6:00pm ADT

Board Room Game Cafe Sunday Social: Pride Edition!
Sunday July 19, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm ADT
The Board Room Game Cafe @ 1256 Barrington Street
GET TICKETS HERE
Join us for a casual LGBT+ meet-up to celebrate an awesome Pride week! Drop in, play games, make friends! Join us for an evening of drop in games to celebrate the end of Pride week! No group or experience required! Just stop by after your daytime pride events for some food and some board games. Like a wrap party but with board games (so better?)! Casual, welcoming play environment. Admission is $10+tax per person and will be paid at the event, no need to prepay through Eventbrite! The admission fee grants everyone access to both the event, and our collection of 600+ board games before and after the event (provided there is space)! Drop in event deal: spend $15 on food and drink*, receive half off admission! Please note, the cafe is All Ages for regular games. Any guests under 14 must be accompanied by a chaperone! REFUNDS AND CANCELLATIONS: While you don’t have to pay in advance seating is limited so please let us know if you can no longer make it! If you have to cancel for any reason, please email [email protected]

Sunday July 19, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm ADT
The Board Room Game Cafe
  Community Organized

6:00pm ADT

Pride Paddle
Sunday July 19, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm ADT
Shining Waters Marina @ 148 Nautical Way, Tantallon, NS B3Z 2P3
GET TICKETS HERE
This two-part event begins with a 75 min paddleboarding class with SUP Yoga Halifax with rental included, followed by an open parade / flotilla on the water. Join for one or both and bring your watercraft of choice! Please follow @stmargaretsbaypride on IG of FB or visit www.stmargaretsbaypride.ca for more details.
Sunday July 19, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm ADT
Shining Waters Marina 148 Nautical Way, Tantallon, NS B3Z 2P3
  Community Organized

6:00pm ADT

Wide Open Decks
Sunday July 19, 2026 6:00pm - 9:00pm ADT
Halifax Curling Club @ 948 South Bland Street
Do you wanna try DJing in the wild? You’re in luck—we are hosting a FREE ALL AGES version of their WIDE OPEN DECKS! Either bring a USB with music files on it, a laptop with Serato installed or just bring yourself to this accessible, inclusive, low-pressure learning environment. Your cheerleaders and loved ones are super welcome too. The Halifax Curling Club will have its lounge canteen open for business! This is a dry and sober-encouraged space. However, come as you are. We host hands-on heartfelt events where our loving-kindness comes from a harm reductionist, intersectional awareness-focused, and trauma-informed place. Inclusive Environments and Celebrating Differences are the standard. We believe that disabled people, queer people, gender-diverse people, women, girls, marginalized-underrepresented people and anyone who is in the Global Majority deserve to bravely reclaim music and dancing-focused spaces of joy and community because if you want to be here—know that you belong here.

Sunday July 19, 2026 6:00pm - 9:00pm ADT
Halifax Curling Club 948 South Bland Street
  Community Event Funding Recipient

7:30pm ADT

Drag Bingo
Sunday July 19, 2026 7:30pm - 10:00pm ADT
The Garrison Grounds @ 948 South Bland Street
GET TICKETS HERE
Get ready for a night where bingo gets a glow-up.

Drag Bingo is back as part of the Halifax Pride Festival, serving up big laughs, bold performances, and just enough competition to keep things interesting. Hosted by some of the region’s fiercest drag talent, this is not your quiet community hall bingo. Expect high-energy hosting, ridiculous prizes, and plenty of audience participation.

Play along for your chance to win, or just come for the show. Either way, you’re in for an evening of camp and comedy. 

*Doors open at 6:30pm, Bingo starts at 7:30pm
*This is a 19+ event. Valid government issued ID is required upon entry

This event will feature the drag excellence of: 
  • Farrah Moanz
  • Heckella Jeckyll 
  • Miranda Wrights 
  • Eden Disorder 
.Ticket Information & Event Policies
Advance ticket purchase through Tixr is strongly encouraged. Tickets will be available at the door, subject to capacity, however door pricing will be $5 higher than advance ticket prices.

All attendees must present valid government-issued photo ID and be 19 years of age or older to enter.

Please note that Halifax Pride has an updated bag policy in effect for all 19+ festival events. Small bags, purses, fanny packs, and medical or accessibility-related bags are permitted. Large bags, backpacks, luggage, and oversized totes are prohibited. All bags are subject to search upon entry.

For full details on permitted and prohibited items, please review our Bag Policy before attending: halifaxpride.com/policy
Artists
avatar for Eden Disorder
avatar for Farrah Moanz
avatar for Heckella Jeckyll
avatar for Miranda Wrights

Sunday July 19, 2026 7:30pm - 10:00pm ADT
The Garrison Grounds
  Halifax Pride Organized
 
Monday, July 20
 

12:00pm ADT

March Sign Making
Monday July 20, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm ADT
The Garrison Grounds @ 948 South Bland Street
In anticipation of the annual Pride March July 20, join us on the Garrison Grounds at 12pm to create signs that showcase Queer resistance and resilience, so you can show support for the causes you want to champion. Limited poster supplies will be available, but attendees are encouraged to bring their own as well.
Monday July 20, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm ADT
The Garrison Grounds
  Halifax Pride Organized

12:00pm ADT

Name and Gender Change ID Clinic
Monday July 20, 2026 12:00pm - 6:00pm ADT
Alderney Gate Public Library @ 60 Alderney Dr
RRANS, The Youth Project, Diverse Roots Therapy, and Queer Trans Therapy are happy to partner to provide a trans-run and -organized two-spirit, transgender and gender non-comforming ID Clinic located in Punamu’kwati’jk (Dartmouth) Has it been awhile since you've wanted to change your name and/or gender marker, and you need help? This Trans and Non-Binary ID Clinic is here for you! Forms on the spot, commissioner of oaths services, personalized support, and printing, all in the same place, at the same time. Please note; We unfortunately are not able to help cover the cost of the name change documents. For more information please see the registration link attached.
Monday July 20, 2026 12:00pm - 6:00pm ADT
Alderney Gate Public Library 60 Alderney Dr
  Community Organized

4:00pm ADT

Elder Hangout with the Elderberries
Monday July 20, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm ADT
The Garrison Grounds @ 60 Alderney Dr
Join Halifax Pride and the Elderberries for this elder hangout. This closed-space hangout is a chance for Nova Scotia’s 50+ 2SLGBTQIA+ community to connect with one another, sharing memories, experiences, and friendship. 
Monday July 20, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm ADT
The Garrison Grounds
  Halifax Pride Organized

8:00pm ADT

Pride March
Monday July 20, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm ADT
Province House @ 1726 Hollis St
Join Halifax Pride for the annual Pride March, where words of action and protest will be spoken by community members as we march to Peace & Friendship Park for a candlelight vigil. 

Monday July 20, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm ADT
Province House 1726 Hollis St
  Halifax Pride Organized

9:00pm ADT

Candlelight Vigil
Monday July 20, 2026 9:00pm - 10:00pm ADT
Peace & Friendship Park @ 1726 Hollis St
Following the Pride March, join us for a candlelight vigil at Peace & Friendship Park as we commemorate and mourn community, friends, and found family who we have lost. Good Dear Good will play music in tribute to lost community members. 

Monday July 20, 2026 9:00pm - 10:00pm ADT
Peace & Friendship Park
  Halifax Pride Organized
 
Tuesday, July 21
 

12:00pm ADT

CANCELED: Lunch & Learn Panel: Joyful Expression of Two Spirit Creatives
Tuesday July 21, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm ADT
The Bus Stop Theatre @ 2203 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS
This event has been canceled.  

Tuesday July 21, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm ADT
The Bus Stop Theatre
  Halifax Pride Organized

4:00pm ADT

Trans & Nonbinary Hangout
Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm ADT
The Garrison Grounds @ 2203 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS
Join fellow Trans and Non-binary community members for two hours of socializing and celebration. This closed space hangout will feature an open mic, giving Trans and Non-binary folks the stage to have their voices heard in a safe and affirming space. Join us in celebrating Trans joy! Sign up for the open mic now! 

Tuesday July 21, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm ADT
The Garrison Grounds
  Halifax Pride Organized

6:00pm ADT

Paint with Pride
Tuesday July 21, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm ADT
Progress Place @ 5505 Clyde St. Halifax, NS, B3J0M2
Prescott Group and Club Inclusion are hosting an open Inclusive Paint Night, a free, low-barrier event that brings 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and allies together to celebrate Pride, connect with others, and explore creativity in a welcoming, supportive environment. To ensure we have enough space, please register your intent to join ([email protected])

Tuesday July 21, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm ADT
Progress Place 5505 Clyde St. Halifax, NS, B3J0M2
  Community Event Funding Recipient

6:30pm ADT

Film Screening: Parade: Queer Acts of Love & Resistance
Tuesday July 21, 2026 6:30pm - 9:00pm ADT
Pier 21 @ 1055 Marginal Road
GET TICKETS HERE
Parade: Queer Acts of Love and Resistance presented by the Nova Scotia Office of Equity and Anti‑Racism and Halifax Pride, in collaboration with the Canadian Museum of Immigration.

We are excited to present a screening of the National Film Board documentary Parade: Queer Acts of Love & Resistance.

Parade: Queer Acts of Love & Resistance captures pivotal moments that sparked Canada’s 2SLGBTQIA+ movement, honouring the activists and elders whose resistance led to the rights we have today.

Through rarely seen archival footage and first-person accounts, audiences are brought to the frontlines of the struggle. From police raids to early drag shows, community organizing to the House of Commons - the complex history of our country’s diverse communities is brought to life. Key milestones illustrate the power of taking it into the streets and underscore how easily the rights we’ve fought for can be revoked.

This free screening is being presented by the Nova Scotia Office of Equity and Anti‑Racism and Halifax Pride, in collaboration with the Canadian Museum of Immigration.

Date and Time: July 21, 7pm
Please note that limited seating is available, so advanced registration is required. https://forms.gle/KxjVrwz34SKiqUfQ9



Tuesday July 21, 2026 6:30pm - 9:00pm ADT
Pier 21 1055 Marginal Road
  Halifax Pride Organized

7:00pm ADT

We're here! We're Queer!
Tuesday July 21, 2026 7:00pm - 9:30pm ADT
St. Andrew's United Church @ 6036 Coburg Rd, Halifax, NS B3H 1Y9
GET TICKETS HERE
The Halifax Gay Men's Chorus is hosting "We're here! We're Queer!", a queer choral event featuring "The Women next Door", "Outloud" and "Quoir with a Q". Come join us and raise your voice with us!
Tuesday July 21, 2026 7:00pm - 9:30pm ADT
St. Andrew's United Church
  Community Event Funding Recipient

7:30pm ADT

Queer Self Defence
Tuesday July 21, 2026 7:30pm - 10:00pm ADT
North Endurance @ 5687 West St, Halifax, NS B3K 1H6
2 Hour Workshops Starting at 7:30PM at North Endurance This is a queer self-defense classes offering a safe, supportive space for participants to learn essential skills tailored to their specific needs and experiences. This class was designed for everyone, providing a broad introduction to self-defense techniques. Emphasizing empowerment, participants will learn practice physical skills and mental strategies to build confidence in navigating potentially dangerous situations. This class is also open to individuals with disabilities ensuring access to self-defense training. Emphasizing adaptability, we will include modifications for various mobility levels at your request and need, ensuring that everyone can learn practical and effective self-defense skills regardless of ability. This class reflects a commitment to queer empowerment, safety, and inclusivity.
Tuesday July 21, 2026 7:30pm - 10:00pm ADT
North Endurance 5687 West St, Halifax, NS B3K 1H6
  Community Event Funding Recipient

8:00pm ADT

Naked Rockband Game Night: Pride Edition
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:00pm - Wednesday July 22, 2026 12:00am ADT
Night Spa @ 2199 Gottingen St
A special Pride Edition of our weekly night of retro games and nudity! Drums, guitars and vocals, come play the classic video game, Rock Band or soak in the hot tub or play some downstairs. Tuesdays are more relaxed than the weekend parties but still plenty of fun! Naked Rockband is the one event that our core group of members always talks about. They invite other members they meet who 'fit the vibe' and have turned this small social hangout night into a weekday party night. The "Naked" in Naked Rockband is 100% optional and people are fine fully clothed although most people wearing clothes go more for underwear, bathing suit or bathrobe. This weekly event is our 'cheap night' at Night Spa where folks get 4 hours of full Night Spa fun for just $15. We normally have 30-40 people out for this each week but expect this number to be a little higher due to it being freaking Pride! Night Spa is Halifax's only mixed gender, private members, clothing optional Spa. There's a hot tub, sauna, showers, and many shared spaces. Space will be limited for these nights. Members and their guests can rent a locker for this evening but we will not be renting out rooms. So come play some games and have a nice relaxing time socializing with other members of the community. 19+ As a private, members only venue, only approved Night Spa members and their guests may attend. This is both for safety and legal purposes. Our vetting process is not a formality and generally takes 2-5 days for us to reply. We take this process seriously so let us know who you are and why you wish to become a member. We can not allow walk-ins or approve same day applications so apply now to attend in the future. Visit our website today to see if Night Spa would be right for you.

Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:00pm - Wednesday July 22, 2026 12:00am ADT
Night Spa 2199 Gottingen St
  Community Organized
 
Wednesday, July 22
 

12:00pm ADT

Lunch & Learn Panel: Estate Planning with McInnes Cooper
Wednesday July 22, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm ADT
The Bus Stop Theatre @ 2203 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS
This installment of the Lunch & Learn panel series is brought to you by McInnes Cooper, and will guide attendees through an insightful discussion around estate planning, with plenty of chances to ask questions at the end. 

Wednesday July 22, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm ADT
The Bus Stop Theatre
  Halifax Pride Organized

3:00pm ADT

Queerest of Hours (Daily Event)
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 6:00pm ADT
Stardust Bar + Kitchen @ 1688 Barrington St, Halifax, NS
Join us for our daily Queerest of Hours featuring drink and food specials, friendly staff, and the best vibes!
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:00pm - 6:00pm ADT
Stardust Bar + Kitchen 1688 Barrington St, Halifax, NS
  Community Organized

4:00pm ADT

QTBIPOC Hangout
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm ADT
The Garrison Grounds @ 1688 Barrington St, Halifax, NS

This closed space, fun-filled hangout is for our QTBIPOC community members to hangout and make memories with old friends and new! You can also sign up for a 2SQTBIPOC skills building focus group aimed at tackling systemic barriers to equality, accessibility, and professional growth within the 2SLGBTQIA+ non-profit sector in Nova Scotia. 
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm ADT
The Garrison Grounds
  Halifax Pride Organized

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

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

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

6:00pm ADT

Board Room Pride Trivia: (Re)Heated Rivalry Edition!
Wednesday July 22, 2026 6:00pm - 8:30pm ADT
The Board Room Game Cafe @ 1256 Barrington Street
GET TICKETS HERE
Montreal vs Boston! Hollander vs Rozanov! We're still obsessed and ready to reheat the love for our fave hockey stars with all new trivia! "Are you curious?" OBVIOUSLY! Yes, we just ran Heated Rivalry Trivia in February. We are still so obsessed, and we know you are too, so we're doing it again! If your algorithms are still saturated with the hit Canadian show, Heated Rivalry, then this trivia is for YOU! Join us at the Board Room Game Cafe this Pride to reheat your passion for our favourite fictional hockey players! Not to worry - if you already joined us in February, there will be all new questions this round so please join us again! To participate in this event, players should assemble a team of 2 to 6 players, decide on a clever team name, sign up via Eventbrite, and you’ll be all set for a night of challenging trivia, with questions covering the first season of Heated Rivalry, and few about Nova Scotia's own author, Rachel Reid, and this time we're including a few light questions from the full Game Changers book series! NEW: No team? No problem! Just buy an Individual ticket and get paired up with likeminded individuals! All players will see The Board Room’s standard admission of $10 +HST added to their bills, granting everyone access to both the event and our collection of 600+ board games before and after the event (provided there is space)! The team leader, who is the person that signs up the team for trivia, is required to pre-pay their admission for the night to hold the table (+HST and Eventbrite fees). The team leader will not be required to pay admission again at the event. All other players will pay at the time of checkout on the night of the event. Event is 19+ REFUNDS AND CANCELLATIONS Seating is limited so please let us know if you can no longer make it! If you have to cancel for any reason, please email events@boardroomgames. ca. Tickets cancelled more than 48 hours in advance of the event are eligible for a full refund on ticket price. Tickets cancelled less than 48 hours are eligible for 50% refund. There will be no refunds for no shows. Please email [email protected] for more details. *Eventbrite fees are non-refundable *Note that admission punch passes and Student Admissions cannot be used for prepaid events.

Wednesday July 22, 2026 6:00pm - 8:30pm ADT
The Board Room Game Cafe
  Community Organized

7:00pm ADT

Night Spa - Community Movie Night (All members)
Wednesday July 22, 2026 7:00pm - 11:00pm ADT
Night Spa @ 2199 Gottingen St
This event is FREE if you have attended or have prepaid for any other events during our 2026 Night Spa - Pride Festival! Movie starts at 8pm and there will be an intermission half way through. This party may run later than 11pm. $20 entry without a 2026 Night Spa - Pride Festival voucher. This is an All Members event meaning all people on our Night Spa mailing lists will be invited to attend and bring guests! This is such a fun night, with the movie playing in all of the common areas and in the private rooms (if you chose to rent one for you and others to watch in). Watching, laughing and groaning together throughout the entire building is a real bonding experience. The hot tub, sauna, and play areas are still open but please keep it down as most folks are here to watch the freakin movie! Night Spa is Halifax's only mixed gender, private members, clothing optional Spa. There's a hot tub, sauna, showers, and many shared spaces. Space will be limited for these nights. Members and their guests can rent a locker for this evening but we will not be renting out rooms. So come play some games and have a nice relaxing time socializing with other members of the community. 19+ Night Spa is now in it's 4th year of operations and opened after the previous bathhouse at that same location went out of business. Our new more inclusive and safety focused policies have brought new life and community back into this once loved space. Night Spa is not for everyone, and we're not trying to be, we are a queer focused clothing optional social club. We want people to do well in our space and our application process helps us to know if we would be a good fit for you. Some people can get overwhelmed entering into a new place not knowing the people or certain terms they may be using from the queer and alternative lifestyles communities. As a private, members only venue, only approved Night Spa members and their guests may attend. This is both for safety and legal purposes. Our vetting process is not a formality and generally takes 2-5 days for us to reply. We take this process seriously so let us know who you are and why you wish to become a member. We can not allow walk-ins or approve same day applications so apply now to attend in the future. Visit our website today to see if Night Spa would be right for you.

Wednesday July 22, 2026 7:00pm - 11:00pm ADT
Night Spa 2199 Gottingen St
  Community Organized

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
 
Thursday, July 23
 

12:00pm ADT

Lunch & Learn Panel: Thriving, Not Just Surviving: 2SLGBTQIA+ Mental Health, Joy, and Community Care
Thursday July 23, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm ADT
The Bus Stop Theatre @ 2203 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS
2SLGBTQIA+ communities face disproportionately high rates of anxiety, depression, suicidality, and barriers to affirming mental health care due to discrimination, stigma, and systemic inequities. At the same time, queer and trans communities have cultivated powerful traditions of resilience, creativity, and collective healing. Thriving, Not Just Surviving is a panel conversation that brings these realities together—examining the ongoing challenges while centering the joy, connection, and cultural knowledge that sustain 2SLGBTQIA+ wellbeing.
Grounded in lived experience, community expertise, and mental health practice, this panel explores what thriving looks like for queer and trans people beyond survival. Through discussion of joy as a mental health practice, trauma and healing, chosen family, cultural expression, and sustainable activism, panelists will highlight both the systemic forces impacting mental health and the community-led strategies that foster belonging, resilience, and care. The session reframes mental health as a shared responsibility rooted in solidarity and collective flourishing rather than an individual burden.
This conversation aligns with Halifax Pride’s commitment to education, equity, and celebrating the depth and diversity of 2SLGBTQIA+ life. It invites participants into a strengths-based, culturally informed dialogue that honours both the realities and the brilliance of queer and trans communities.
Presented by the Healthy Minds Cooperative 



Thursday July 23, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm ADT
The Bus Stop Theatre
  Halifax Pride Organized

2:00pm ADT

Bigger Bodies Picnic
Thursday July 23, 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm ADT
Fort Needham Memorial Park @ 3340 Union Street, Halifax Nova Scotia
The Bigger Bodies Picnic is a potluck-style picnic (bring food/snacks for yourself and for others if you wish to do so) intended for people who identify as living in a bigger body. This is a free event intended for all ages 16+
Thursday July 23, 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm ADT
Fort Needham Memorial Park 3340 Union Street, Halifax Nova Scotia
  Community Organized

3:00pm ADT

Queerest of Hours
Thursday July 23, 2026 3:00pm - 6:00pm ADT
Stardust Bar + Kitchen @ 1688 Barrington St, Halifax, NS
GET TICKETS HERE
Join us for our daily Queerest of Hours featuring drink and food specials, friendly staff, and the best vibes!
Thursday July 23, 2026 3:00pm - 6:00pm ADT
Stardust Bar + Kitchen 1688 Barrington St, Halifax, NS
  Community Organized

4:00pm ADT

Sapphic Hangout
Thursday July 23, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm ADT
The Garrison Grounds Halifax @ The Garrison Grounds B3J 3Y3
Lay down a picnic blanket, grab a snack, and have fun at the Sapphic hangout! This closed-space hangout will have crafts, games, and good times. Come down with friends, or make some there! 
Thursday July 23, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm ADT
The Garrison Grounds Halifax
  Halifax Pride Organized

4:00pm ADT

Inclusive Roads: Electric Futures; Electric Vehicle Information for the 2SLGBTQ Community
Thursday July 23, 2026 4:00pm - 6:30pm ADT
Halifax Central Library @ 5440 Spring Garden Road
Most popular car brands are coming out with their own electric vehicle models, but we often only hear press about a select few. If you are curious about EVs, but unsure where to go to discuss your choices, CAA Atlantic and Next Ride are partnering to provide a safe and welcoming environment for members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community to ask questions and learn about the full range of e-mobility options available from automotive brands who aren't afraid to demonstrate their support and affirmation of queer folk.
Thursday July 23, 2026 4:00pm - 6:30pm ADT
Halifax Central Library 5440 Spring Garden Road
  Community Organized

6:00pm ADT

RRANS Community Hangout - Drag Karaoke Night
Thursday July 23, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm ADT
The Local Council of Women Halifax @ 989 Young Avenue Halifax NS B3H 2V9
GET TICKETS HERE
Dress up in your best drag look or clothing that makes you feel pride, and come sing some karaoke with us!
Thursday July 23, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm ADT
The Local Council of Women Halifax 989 Young Avenue Halifax NS B3H 2V9
  Community Organized

6:00pm ADT

Out & Active
Thursday July 23, 2026 6:00pm - 8:30pm ADT
Greenfoot Energy Centre @ 61 Gary Martin Drive
Game on! Join us at the Greenfoot Energy Centre for an evening of low stakes fun with Volleyball NS, some friendly matches. Whether you know how to play or have never touched a ball in your life, all are welcome to play! 

WRMII will be spinning tracks to keep the good vibes going all night!


Artists
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Thursday July 23, 2026 6:00pm - 8:30pm ADT
Greenfoot Energy Centre 61 Gary Martin Drive
  Halifax Pride Organized

6:00pm ADT

Gays on the Clocktower: A Blood on the Clocktower Special for Pride!
Thursday July 23, 2026 6:00pm - 10:00pm ADT
The Board Room Game Cafe @ 1256 Barrington Street
GET TICKETS HERE
Blood on the Clocktower is a bluffing game enjoyed by players on opposing teams of Good and Evil, now with a custom script for Pride! "In the quiet village of Ravenswood Bluff, ‌a demon walks amongst you..." Join Andrey as Storyteller for this spooky mystery game! NEW! This session features a custom script to celebrate Pride! Beginners always welcome but this will be a more advanced script! During a hellish thunderstorm, on the stroke of midnight, there echoes a bone-chilling scream. The townsfolk rush to investigate and find the town storyteller murdered, their body impaled on the hands of the clocktower, blood dripping onto the cobblestones below. A Demon is on the loose, murdering by night and disguised in human form by day. Some have scraps of information. Others have abilities that fight the evil or protect the innocent. But the Demon and its evil minions are spreading lies to confuse and breed suspicion. Will the good townsfolk put the puzzle together in time to execute the true demon and save themselves? Or will evil overrun this once peaceful village? Blood on the Clocktower is a bluffing game enjoyed by 5 to 15 players on opposing teams of Good and Evil, overseen by a Storyteller player who conducts the action and makes crucial decisions. The goal of the game is to successfully deduce and execute the demons before they outnumber the townsfolk. During a 'day' phase players socialize openly and whisper privately to trade knowledge or spread lies, culminating in a player's execution if a majority suspects them of being Evil. At 'night' time, players close their eyes and are woken one at a time by the Storyteller to gather information, spread mischief, or kill. Admission is $10 each (+tax and Eventbrite fees), granting everyone access to both the event, and our collection of 600+ board games before and after the event (provided there is space)! Event is ALL AGES, but please note that any guests under 14 must be accompanied by a chaperone. REFUNDS AND CANCELLATIONS Seating is limited so please let us know if you can no longer make it! If you have to cancel for any reason, please email [email protected]. Tickets cancelled more than 48 hours in advance of the event are eligible for a full refund on ticket price. Tickets cancelled less than 48 hours are eligible for 50% refund. There will be no refunds for no shows. Please email [email protected] for more details. Eventbrite fees are non-refundable. *Note that admission punch passes cannot be used for prepaid events *Note the Student Special admission price does not apply to events *Note that a minimum of 5 people are needed to run this session. If the minimum is not met, the session may be cancelled. *

Thursday July 23, 2026 6:00pm - 10:00pm ADT
The Board Room Game Cafe
  Community Organized

7:00pm ADT

Pride Ride Bike Party
Thursday July 23, 2026 7:00pm - 9:00pm ADT
Emera Oval (ride start point) @ 5775 Cogswell St, Halifax, NS B3K 4B2, Canada
Bike Party, Halifax Pride edition! Come dance, sing and roll with us through Halifax before joining for our annual Pride Ride afterparty. Bikes, skates, blades, scooters and all wheels welcome!
Thursday July 23, 2026 7:00pm - 9:00pm ADT
Emera Oval (ride start point) 5775 Cogswell St, Halifax, NS B3K 4B2, Canada
  Community Organized

8:00pm ADT

Crystal Queer: A Sober Drag & Burlesque Show
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:00pm - 10:00pm ADT
North Endurance @ 5687 West St, Halifax, NS B3K 1H6
GET TICKETS HERE
Step into a world of glitter, glamour, and fabulous performances to get into the spirit of Pride; without the actual spirits! Get ready to dance, cheer, and experience the magic of drag and burlesque in a substance-free environment for the third year in a row.

Thursday July 23, 2026 8:00pm - 10:00pm ADT
North Endurance 5687 West St, Halifax, NS B3K 1H6
  Community Event Funding Recipient

8:00pm ADT

Night Spa - Pride Solo Play Day (All members)
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:00pm - 11:00pm ADT
Night Spa @ 2199 Gottingen St
This is an ALL MEMBERS EVENT. We are inviting all 5700+ Night Spa members to attend this event but you can expect 15-25+ people to be in attendance. For legal and safety reasons you must be a Night Spa member or the guest of a member in order to attend. This event is for those who like to take matters into their own hands. We will gather twice this night at set times to sit and view each other intensely. Everyone is to keep their hands to themselves while in the circle as we enjoy each other's company. This will be our third time hosting this theme, the last being during Winter Fest 2026. It was standing room only as we got things started. With some minor adjustments. 8:30pm, upstairs will now be the start time of the first gathering. We will sit in the social area seats and watch each other with pleasure. 10pm will be the second planned gathering but we will be moving things downstairs for a darker version of the same thing. If people want to connect outside of these times/spaces they are welcomed to. If it is your first time at Night Spa know that you'll need a tour that takes about 15 minutes, so be on time or you may miss the first circle! Night Spa is Halifax's only mixed gender, private members, clothing optional Spa. There's a hot tub, sauna, showers, and many shared spaces. Space will be limited for these nights. Members and their guests can rent a locker for this evening but we will not be renting out rooms. So come play some games and have a nice relaxing time socializing with other members of the community. 19+ Not a Night Spa member yet? Please take a moment and apply to be a member. There is no cost to apply or upfront fee to being a Night Spa member, members and guests rent a locker or private room as they attend each event. As a private, members only venue, only approved Night Spa members and their guests may attend. This is both for safety and legal purposes. Our vetting process is not a formality and generally takes 2-5 days for us to reply. We take this process seriously so let us know who you are and why you wish to become a member. We can not allow walk-ins or approve same day applications so apply now to attend in the future. Visit our website today to see if Night Spa would be right for you.
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:00pm - 11:00pm ADT
Night Spa 2199 Gottingen St
  Community Organized

8:30pm ADT

Queeroke: Karaoke Pride Edition
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30pm - Friday July 24, 2026 1:00am ADT
Stardust Bar + Kitchen @ 1688 Barrington St, Halifax, NS
Get your song selections ready and join us for Queeroke: Pride Edition hosted by Feminem! If you've seen her perform, you know she brings the energy and always gets the room scream-singing along! You don't want to miss this one.
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:30pm - Friday July 24, 2026 1:00am ADT
Stardust Bar + Kitchen 1688 Barrington St, Halifax, NS
  Community Organized
 
Friday, July 24
 

12:00pm ADT

Drag Story Hour featuring Maddie Hadder!
Friday July 24, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm ADT
Cape & Cowl Comics & Collectibles @ 622 Sackville Drive, Unit #5, Lower Sackville
We are celebrating Pride with a family friendly Drag Story Hour featuring the wonderful Maddie Hadder! When: 12:00 to 1:00pm, Friday, July 24th Where: Cape & Cowl Comics & Collectibles Cost: Free! This event is kindly supported by Halifax Pride
Friday July 24, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm ADT
Cape & Cowl Comics & Collectibles 622 Sackville Drive, Unit #5, Lower Sackville
  Community Event Funding Recipient

12:00pm ADT

Lunch & Learn Panel: Honouring 2SLGBTQ+ Histories to Imagine 2SLGBTQ+ Futures
Friday July 24, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm ADT
The Bus Stop Theatre @ 2203 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS
This community-academic panel invites an honest and intergenerational conversation about growing older within 2SLGBTQ+ communities, centring the voices and lived experiences of older adults. We will begin by introducing findings from our study on 2SLGBTQ+ aging in Nova Scotia, which includes interviews with more than 30 2SLGBTQ+ older adults from across the province, highlighting key historical events that have shaped the participants aging experiences, alongside their hopes for the future. Panel members will expand upon the findings, reflecting on how historic and contemporary events shape well-being in later life. We will then turn to strategies to strengthen health, social, and community systems for 2SLGBTQ+ older adults. The panel will conclude with an interactive, intergenerational art activity inviting audience members to reflect on the theme, “Honouring 2SLGBTQ+ Histories to Imagine 2SLGBTQ+ Futures.”

The conversation on growing older in 2SLGBTQ+ communities is particularly salient in the context of Nova Scotia’s rapidly aging population and systemic erasure of 2SLGBTQ+ history. As we live longer, it becomes increasingly important to learn how to promote equity in aging experiences and lifelong joy and resilience within the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Knowledge sharing and the re-telling of lived experience is a vital step in this process toward well-being later in life. Our current cohort of 2SLGBTQ+ older adults are the first to ‘age out’, or be able to age as their authentic selves, yet there is still a lack of opportunity for intergenerational connection within our communities. Our goal with this panel is create a dialogue about 2SLGBTQ+ aging and to encourage 2SLGBTQ+ people in Nova Scotia to think about our how our history impacts our aging futures. 

Presented by Dalhousie University; "Queering Age-Friendly Nova Scotia" Research Team



Friday July 24, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm ADT
The Bus Stop Theatre
  Halifax Pride Organized

3:00pm ADT

Queerest of Hours
Friday July 24, 2026 3:00pm - 6:00pm ADT
Stardust Bar + Kitchen @ 1688 Barrington St, Halifax, NS
GET TICKETS HERE
Join us for our daily Queerest of Hours featuring drink and food specials, friendly staff, and the best vibes!
Friday July 24, 2026 3:00pm - 6:00pm ADT
Stardust Bar + Kitchen 1688 Barrington St, Halifax, NS
  Community Organized

7:00pm ADT

Pride Femmes & Themmes
Friday July 24, 2026 7:00pm - 10:00pm ADT
Night Spa @ 2199 Gottingen St
A special night for our Female, Non-Binary, and Trans Night Spa members, and their guests. This event does require you to be on the guest list 💕 We only host 3 or 4 of these special Fem events a year and our Pride events are by far our busies, so make your plans and book your spot soon! So join us for an amazing night of Femmes & Themmes energy! Night Spa members who attend the Pride Femmes & Themmes can choose to stay for the Queer Hot Tub Party afterwards from 10pm-3am for only an additional $20. This is actually cheaper than attending the Queer Hot Tub party on it's own! You can pre-pay now to stay or decide how you feel after the party, either way it's just $20 to stay. Night Spa is Halifax's only mixed gender, private members, clothing optional Spa. There's a hot tub, sauna, showers, and many shared spaces. Space will be limited for these nights. Members and their guests can rent a locker for this evening but we will not be renting out rooms. So come play some games and have a nice relaxing time socializing with other members of the community. 19+ Night Spa opened in Fall 2022 after the previous male only bathhouse at this location went out of business. Our new more inclusive and safety focused policies have brought new life into an outdated business concept. Night Spa is not for everyone, and we're not trying to be, we are a queer focused clothing optional social club. We want people to do well in our space and our application process helps us to know if we would be a good fit for you. As a private, members only venue, only approved Night Spa members and their guests may attend. This is both for safety and legal purposes. Our vetting process is not a formality and generally takes 2-5 days for us to reply. We take this process seriously so let us know who you are and why you wish to become a member. We can not allow walk-ins or approve same day applications so apply now to attend in the future. Visit our website today to see if Night Spa would be right for you.

Friday July 24, 2026 7:00pm - 10:00pm ADT
Night Spa 2199 Gottingen St
  Community Organized

7:00pm ADT

HFX Pride Cup '26
Friday July 24, 2026 7:00pm - Sunday July 26, 2026 9:00pm ADT
The Halifax Forum @ 2901 Windsor St, Halifax, NS B3K 5E8
The biggest Pride hockey tournament on Canada’s East Coast is back — and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome you to the 2026 HFX Pride Cup brought to you by JD Shore!  Mark your calendars for July 24–26 as we return to the historic Halifax Forum for a full weekend of incredible hockey, community, and celebration. This year, we’re thrilled to host 10 teams from across the region and beyond, all coming together to showcase skill, sportsmanship, and pride both on and off the ice. The excitement doesn’t stop when the final buzzer sounds — we’ve got a lineup of off-ice events planned throughout the weekend to keep the celebration going. From social gatherings to community-focused activities, there will be no shortage of ways to come together and celebrate Pride in all its forms. Whether you’re hitting the ice or cheering from the stands, the HFX Pride Cup is all about inclusivity, community, and a shared love of the game. We can’t wait to see you there!
Friday July 24, 2026 7:00pm - Sunday July 26, 2026 9:00pm ADT
The Halifax Forum 2901 Windsor St, Halifax, NS B3K 5E8
  Community Organized

10:00pm ADT

Night Spa - Queer Hot Tub Party
Friday July 24, 2026 10:00pm - Saturday July 25, 2026 3:00am ADT
Night Spa @ 2199 Gottingen St
It's the 2nd weekend of the 2026 Halifax Pride Festival so grab your friends and come party with us at Night Spa! The hot tub will be set to high and the lounge set to chill as you kick back, relax and make some new friends. It's Pride in Halifax and we're going to party HARD at our bathhouse! Spa members and their guests are welcome to attend 2 parties this night starting at 10pm and ending at 3am. These 2 parties overlap so you'll get to meet most everyone whether you come to one or both parties! It's a pricing thing for those whom don't want to pay for the whole night. Come early/leave early, come late/leave late or stay for the whole thing, it's your choice! Night Spa is now in it's 4th year of operations and opened after the previous bathhouse at that same location went out of business. There has been a bathhouse at 2199 Gottingen St since 2003 although it has gone under several names and owners over the years this building has been a queer hot spot for 23 years now. Sadly we are at risk of losing our home to a non-profit who the city has funded to purchase and renovate the building for their own uses that would put an end to our community functions. For those looking to help us save our space, we do have a Night Spa GoFundMe up and we are working with some very kind community members, about real estate investments of one type or another, to save Night Spa. In many ways, Night Spa is not your traditional bathhouse. Our new more inclusive and safety focused policies have brought new life and community back into this once loved space. Night Spa is not for everyone, and we're not trying to be, we are a queer focused clothing optional social club. We want people to do well in our space and our application process helps us to know if we would be a good fit for you. Some people can get overwhelmed entering into a new place not knowing the people or certain terms they may be using from the queer and alternative lifestyles communities. As a private, members only venue, only approved Night Spa members and their guests may attend. This is both for safety and legal purposes. Our vetting process is not a formality and generally takes 2-5 days for us to reply. We take this process seriously so let us know who you are and why you wish to become a member. We can not allow walk-ins or approve same day applications so apply now to attend in the future. Visit our website today to see if Night Spa would be right for you.

Friday July 24, 2026 10:00pm - Saturday July 25, 2026 3:00am ADT
Night Spa 2199 Gottingen St
  Community Organized
 
Saturday, July 25
 

9:15am ADT

Pride Run: Run Rave with QRC & Halifax Bike Party
Saturday July 25, 2026 9:15am - 12:30pm ADT
Terra Cafe @ 1496 Lower Water Street, Halifax NS
Join QRC for Pride Run: Run Rave as part of the Halifax Pride Festival! Meet us at 9:15 a.m. under the Terra Café sign on Lower Water Street for our regular 5 km waterfront route, transformed into a high-energy run with music, community, and celebration. With support from Halifax Bike Party leading the route and bringing the beats, expect a soundtrack of recession pop, iconic coming-out anthems, and house music to keep you moving from start to finish. Whether you're running, walking, or simply coming for the vibes, this event is all about celebrating Pride with joy, connection, and plenty of energy. Come for the run, stay for the rave, and kick off your Saturday with great people, great music, and an unforgettable Halifax Pride experience!
Saturday July 25, 2026 9:15am - 12:30pm ADT
Terra Cafe 1496 Lower Water Street, Halifax NS
  Community Organized
  • Accessibility Information Inclusive Washrooms (Gender Neutral), Mask Optional Event
  • Event Focus Burlesque, Health & Wellness
  • Cost Free!
  • Important Venue Information Under the Terra Cafe sign outside of the Halifax Brewery Farmers Market entrance.
  • Advance Registration Link No Link Provided
  • Host Organization/Group Queer Run Club Halifax
  • Facebook Event Link No Link Provided
  • Video Stream Link No Link Provided
  • Event Contact Instagram @qrchfx
  • Tickets Required No
  • Ticket Purchase Link No Link Provided
  • Advance Registration Required No
  • Tags Burlesque, Health & Wellness

9:30am ADT

Bay Pride Fest: Trail Parade & Pride Market
Saturday July 25, 2026 9:30am - Sunday July 26, 2026 9:00pm ADT
Hubbards Barn @ #57 Hwy, Nova Scotia Trunk 3, Hubbards, NS B0J 1T0
Join St. Margaret's Bay Pride's culminating event! We will get ourselves ready with coffee, tea, and face paint at JD Shatford Library. Then we will parade down the Rails to Trails in our festival colours from the library to the Hubbards Barn, where there will be a farmers market and special Pride Market! Please follow @stmargaretsbaypride on IG and FB and visit www.stmargaretsbaypride.ca for more details.
Saturday July 25, 2026 9:30am - Sunday July 26, 2026 9:00pm ADT
Hubbards Barn #57 Hwy, Nova Scotia Trunk 3, Hubbards, NS B0J 1T0
  Community Organized

11:00am ADT

So Fetch! Dog Walk
Saturday July 25, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm ADT
Shubie Park @ 54 Locks Rd, Dartmouth
Attention people and puppies alike! Come down to the So Fetch! Dog walk, where pups and humans can socialize on a nice walk through Shubie Park! Pets and people are encouraged to wear rainbow attire. Stick around after the walk for treats for all!
Shubie Park general information: https://www.shubenacadiecanal.ca/shubie-park



Saturday July 25, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm ADT
Shubie Park 54 Locks Rd, Dartmouth
  Halifax Pride Organized

12:00pm ADT

Pride Book Fair 2026
Saturday July 25, 2026 12:00pm - 3:00pm ADT
Cape & Cowl Comics & Collectibles @ 622 Sackville Drive, Unit #5, Lower Sackville
Come out and celebrate Pride with community at The Pride Book Fair 2026! Hosted by Cape & Cowl Comics. Meet and shop from local queer authors and artists! This event is kindly supported by Halifax Pride.

Location: Cape & Cowl Comics & Collectibles
Saturday July 25, 2026 12:00pm - 3:00pm ADT
Cape & Cowl Comics & Collectibles 622 Sackville Drive, Unit #5, Lower Sackville
  Community Event Funding Recipient

3:00pm ADT

Queerest of Hours
Saturday July 25, 2026 3:00pm - 6:00pm ADT
Stardust Bar and Kitchen @ 1688 Barrington St, Halifax, NS
GET TICKETS HERE
Join us for our daily Queerest of Hours featuring drink and food specials, friendly staff, and the best vibes!
Saturday July 25, 2026 3:00pm - 6:00pm ADT
Stardust Bar and Kitchen 1688 Barrington St, Halifax, NS
  Community Organized

4:00pm ADT

Bay Pride Fest: All-Ages Drag, T. Thomason, Silent Disco
Saturday July 25, 2026 4:00pm - 9:00pm ADT
Hubbards Barn @ #57 Hwy, Nova Scotia Trunk 3, Hubbards, NS B0J 1T0
Come out to the Hubbards Barn for an evening of celebration, entertainment and dancing! Join us for a family-friendly community picnic with food trucks, followed by an all-ages drag show and open mic. Be serenaded by the sweet baby himself, T. Thomason! Then dance the night away at our silent disco. It will be a night to remember. Please follow @stmargaretsbaypride on IG and FB and visit www.stmargaretsbaypride.ca for more details.
Saturday July 25, 2026 4:00pm - 9:00pm ADT
Hubbards Barn #57 Hwy, Nova Scotia Trunk 3, Hubbards, NS B0J 1T0
  Community Organized

9:30pm ADT

AIFF Outdoor: The Halifax Pride Edition
Saturday July 25, 2026 9:30pm - Sunday July 26, 2026 6:00pm ADT
Halifax Public Gardens @ #57 Hwy, Nova Scotia Trunk 3, Hubbards, NS B0J 1T0
A perfect summer night calls for an outdoor movie screening! Join us in the Public Gardens to watch a Queer classic, fun for the whole community! 
Saturday July 25, 2026 9:30pm - Sunday July 26, 2026 6:00pm ADT
Halifax Public Gardens
  Halifax Pride Organized

10:00pm ADT

Sauna Vol. 7 | Pride II w/ Delicious DJ (T.O)
Saturday July 25, 2026 10:00pm - Sunday July 26, 2026 3:30am ADT
RUMOURS @ 1668 LOWER WATER ST
GET TICKETS HERE
We are back for our second Pride special! 

To celebrate and send off the last weekend of Pride with a bang, we’re taking over the night with a strictly queer lineup of performers and DJs. For those who respect raw club spaces and high-energy dance music: wear your best outfit, and leave your ego at the door.

We are so beyond excited to welcome our very special guest, Toronto underground icon Delicious DJ. Known as the city's Dancefloor Daddy, he has been serving up tasty sets in Toronto's hottest queer spaces. As the mastermind behind BODIES/BODIES/BODIES and the resident curator for TRANSlation at Steamworks, he is guaranteed to bring an unforgettable dancefloor experience.

He’ll be backed by a big ol' lineup of local cuties ready to throw it down.

Expect dancefloor magic from:

Jadey (Live)
Pollysporyn
arxxin
A sure-to-be-wild b2b from Disrespects & Sister Ric

We've got movement all night from Calum Cain & Jouvais, plus extra special pole performances from TYSN .

We're 'bout to break a mf'in sweat, baby.
Tickets are live on RA. Limited early birds are available, so snatch 'em while you can. 

We always reserve a limited number of tickets for PWYC sliding scale, if cost is a barrier to entry, please reach out to @sauna_sounds on Instagram or email [email protected]

See ya in the sweat ;)

Saturday July 25, 2026 10:00pm - Sunday July 26, 2026 3:30am ADT
RUMOURS 1668 LOWER WATER ST
  Community Organized
 
Sunday, July 26
 

9:00am ADT

Pride in Motion - Family Silent Disco
Sunday July 26, 2026 9:00am - 4:00pm ADT
Discovery Centre @ 1215 Lower Water Street
GET TICKETS HERE
Wrap up the 2025 pride celebration with dancing and discovery for the whole family! Join Discovery Centre for Pride in Motion, a silent disco dance party. Grab a pair of headphones and groove! Sunday, July 26 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Highlights: 🎧 Silent disco headphones – move to your own beat 🌈 Rainbow dance floor and photo ops 🔬 STEAM stations on colour and light with take home activities Dance, learn, and celebrate love in all its forms! Included in general admission, free for Discovery Centre members.
Sunday July 26, 2026 9:00am - 4:00pm ADT
Discovery Centre 1215 Lower Water Street
  Community Organized

11:00am ADT

Drag Me to Bangers & Brunch
Sunday July 26, 2026 11:00am - 4:00pm ADT
Cavicchi's Meats @ 5411 St Margarets Bay Rd, Upper Tantallon, NS B3Z 2H9
Grab your glitter, your besties, & your Pride parade after party energy and join us for Cavicchi’s loud, proud, unapologetically queer brunch celebration and vendor showcase! We’re bringing together entertainment, delicious brunch eats, signature “parade hangover” cocktails, sweet treats, face painting, music, and vibrant local vendors for a colourful afternoon celebrating Pride, connection, and community.
Please follow @stmargaretsbaypride on IG and FB and visit www.stmargaretsbaypride.ca for more details.
Sunday July 26, 2026 11:00am - 4:00pm ADT
Cavicchi's Meats 5411 St Margarets Bay Rd, Upper Tantallon, NS B3Z 2H9
  Community Organized

12:00pm ADT

Halifax Naked Peace Protest Ride & March
Sunday July 26, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm ADT
Halifax Commons @ North Park Street, Halifax, NS
A fun free-spirited tradition that has been held locally for over a decade (and globally for even longer!), where attendees are welcome to strip down and shed their shame as they take to the city streets in celebration of our natural world and the beauty of all bodies! You can Ride or March, whether with your bike, wheelchair, scooter, or your own two feet; whatever gets your body moving! Come join in or show your support by cheering us on! In a time when so many bodies are policed or made the subject of political rhetoric and autonomy taken away, one of the many positive messages we want to promote is that nudity should not be viewed as inherently sexual, but rather should be accepted as a beautiful part of life and a symbol of freedom. Our goal is to have 100 attendees this year! So spread the word and get excited! And if you're interested in helping out, we can always use more volunteers!

Sunday July 26, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm ADT
Halifax Commons North Park Street, Halifax, NS
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12:00pm ADT

Dartmouth Family Picnic
Sunday July 26, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm ADT
Dartmouth Common Oven @ Park Ave, Dartmouth, NS
Join us at the Dartmouth Common Oven for a picnic with Queer friends and family! This is a pizza making party you don't want to miss, with supplies provided. Meeting at the community oven, this all ages picnic is a chance to enjoy an afternoon in the sun, with good pizza, good friends and good times! Brought to you by the Downtown Dartmouth Business Commission


Sunday July 26, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm ADT
Dartmouth Common Oven Park Ave, Dartmouth, NS
  Halifax Pride Organized

4:00pm ADT

Dykes Vs Divas Ball Game
Sunday July 26, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm ADT
North Commons Ball Diamond #7 @ 5775 Cogswell Street
The world’s campiest game of kickball is back and better than ever! This zany match pits dykes against divas in a game sure to make you laugh, cheer and smile. Halifax Pride will also be hosting a fundraising BBQ so enjoy some food and drink while the antics of the game unfold! Community members are free to sign up to play, registration available at https://www.halifaxpride.com/dvd



Sunday July 26, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm ADT
North Commons Ball Diamond #7 5775 Cogswell Street
  Halifax Pride Organized

4:00pm ADT

Masc: Mens & Thems Bathhouse Pride Wrap-up Afternoon
Sunday July 26, 2026 4:00pm - 8:00pm ADT
Night Spa @ 2199 Gottingen St
As the 2026 Halifax Pride Festival comes to a close, we invite the cis-men, as well as the trans and non-binary folk, out for an afternoon of play and relaxation. Join us as Night Spa wraps up its festival events with one last afternoon of delight. As a private, members only venue, only approved Night Spa members and their guests may attend. This is both for safety and legal purposes. Our vetting process is not a formality and generally takes 2-5 days for us to reply. We take this process seriously so let us know who you are and why you wish to become a member. We can not allow walk-ins or approve same day applications so apply now to attend in the future. Masc, short for Masculine is Night Spa’s special night for Men & Thems. Think of it as a more conventional bathhouse experience. Consent focused social nights, filled with flirting, fun & some hardcore play! We recognize that in the past this venue was traditionally for gay men only and this night is a focus on returning some of that space that was taken from that community. While not just for cis-men this night will be focused on those looking for masculine on masculine connections. 2199 Gottingen St has been a queer bathhouse since 2003. It has gone under a few different names in the past, Seadogs, Torpedo, Seadogs (again) but is now Night Spa. This is still a queer bathhouse but now we strive to be more inclusive. Our mixed gender events are open to everyone regardless of their gender, sexuality or however they may identify but some of our events, such as Masc, are focused on specific types of connections and thus limit who may attend. Visit our website today to see if Night Spa would be right for you.

Sunday July 26, 2026 4:00pm - 8:00pm ADT
Night Spa 2199 Gottingen St
  Community Organized
 

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