Buskers Festival

Jul 30, 2026 12:00 PM  - Aug 3, 2026 10:00 PM
The Buskers Festival provides entertainment on the Halifax waterfront from July 29 to August 3, 2026.
With stages at the Halifax Seaport, Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, Sackville Landing, and Foundation Wharf, the 39th annual Halifax Busker Festival provides locals and visitors alike with exciting and unique entertainment with six days of incredible performances.
https://www.buskers.ca/

120th Dartmouth Natal Day Road Race

Aug 3, 2026 8:00 AM  - Aug 3, 2026 9:30 AM
The 120th annual Dartmouth Natal Day road race is back in 2026.
Registration is now open.
Visit website below.
Only 1000 runners, so register early!

Downtown Dartmouth
Please Contact: Dave Thompson, Race Director
Phone: 9024107245
nataldayroadrace@gmail.com
https://raceroster.com/events/2026/119149/dartmouth-natal-day-road-races-2026

129th Pepsi Natal Day Parade

Aug 3, 2026 10:30 AM  - Aug 3, 2026 12:00 PM
The 129th Pepsi Natal Day Parade will be held on Monday, August 3, 2026.
Please consult the Natalday.org homepage for a PDF of the 2026 Natal Day parade route.
Downtown Dartmouth
Please Contact: Simone Boudreau
Phone: 7823211649
simone.boudreau@halifax.ca

Natal Day Family Fun Day

Aug 3, 2026 12:00 PM  - Aug 3, 2026 4:30 PM
The Natal Day Family Fun Day will FINISH EARLY at 3:30 pm due to weather. Anna Plaskett & the Astronauts will not perform.

Join us for a FREE Family Fun Day packed with excitement, entertainment, and adventures.
Enjoy hands-on crafts and games, food and dessert vendors, and fun activities for the family. Don’t miss your chance to meet Paw Patrol Characters Marshall & Zuma! 🐕🐶🎉

🎤 Live Performances from Stick & Slide, Marcell Sings, Ced, Marty, & Dave and Anna Plaskett & The Astronauts!

Sullivan's Pond
Please Contact: Simone Boudreau
Phone: 7823211649
simone.boudreau@halifax.ca

Mike Cowie Booty Boppin’ Brass Band

Aug 3, 2026 2:00 PM  - Aug 3, 2026 4:00 PM
Brassy, funky, jazzy!
Enjoy the show in the Halifax Public Gardens put on by Mike Cowie's Booty Poppin' Brass Band, a brass band in the New Orleans marching band tradition with eastern Canadian flair. Halifax Public Gardens

Halifax Tides FC Game

Aug 3, 2026 3:00 PM  - Aug 3, 2026 5:00 PM
Halifax Tides FC vs. Ottawa Rapid FC Wanderers Grounds

The Town Heroes Concert

Aug 3, 2026 6:30 PM  - Aug 3, 2026 8:00 PM
The Town Heroes concert is CANCELLED as of 1 p.m. Monday, August 3 due to weather. Sullivan's Pond
info@downtowndartmouth.ca
https://www.downtowndartmouth.ca/sullivanspondconcerts

The Natal Day Lake Banook Fireworks

Aug 3, 2026 9:30 PM  - Aug 3, 2026 10:00 PM
The Natal Day Lake Banook Fireworks have been CANCELLED as of 2 pm, Monday, August 3, due to inconsistent rain and fog patches. We thank you for participating in this year's Natal Day celebrations.

The Halifax Regional Municipality and the organizers of the Halifax-Dartmouth Natal Day program will be hosting the 128th Lake Banook Fireworks Show on Monday, August 3 at 9:30 pm.
Prince Albert Road Closure from 8 pm until 10 pm.

Don't miss the traditional Natal Day Family Finale! Lake Banook on Prince Albert Road
Please Contact: Andrew Cox
Phone: 9024904729
coxa@halifax.ca