Discover Nova Scotia's Vibrant Event Scene
Nova Scotia is alive with events that cater to every taste, from music festivals and cultural celebrations to thrilling motorcycle rallies and scenic marathons. Whether you're exploring the rugged Highlands or delving into the depths of the ocean, there's always something exciting happening in Nova Scotia.
Don't miss out on the endless array of special events that promise to make your Nova Scotia adventure unforgettable.
Halifax Pride Festival
Taking place in Halifax, Nova Scotia, this annual 11-day festival features a variety of events including parades, performances, workshops, and social gatherings, all designed to foster a sense of
Festival Acadien du Clare
The oldest Acadian festival in the world has always been a celebration of culture and heritage. Thousands of people from all over the world travel to Saint Mary’s Bay every year for a week filled with
Western Nova Scotia Exhibition
Steeped in over 160 years of history, the Western Nova Scotia Exhibition has become a Yarmouth area tradition. This long-running event offers top-notch entertainment for the whole family. It features
Halifax Busker Festival
The Halifax International Busker Festival transforms downtown Halifax into a vibrant stage for the world’s best and most exciting street performers. From awe-inspiring acrobats and unique jugglers to
Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival
Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival is a small town festival with a big reputation! Each year, music lovers flock to this distinct UNESCO World Heritage town for the best of Folk music and a healthy dose
Congrès mondial acadien 2024
Featuring big outdoor concerts, culinary experiences, thematic presentations and family gatherings, the CMA 2024’s activities will allow you to experience Acadian culture in your own way and share it
Chester Race Week
The Chester Race Week event takes place over 4 days and attracts participating yachts and crews from across Canada. This year they are expecting over 140 boats to participate in several race courses
Nova Scotia Summer Fest
The Nova Scotia music scene comes alive this August for the Nova Scotia Summer Fest in Antigonish. This three-day celebration highlights the province’s rich music scene and culture, making sure to
Wedgeport Tuna Tournament
This week-long event celebrates Wedgeport’s rich tuna fishing traditions. While the tuna have migrated further offshore, the competitions and festivities remain thrilling. Witness skilled anglers
Wharf Rat Rally
Rev up your engines for the Wharf Ray Rally in Digby, Canada’s largest multi-day motorcycle rally! Since 2005, this roaring event has attracted thousands of bikes, riders and fans. Celebrating its
Previous Events
89th Annual Apple Blossom Festival
A springtime celebration of traditions and agricultural heritage with parades, teas, fireworks and other family friendly, fun and mostly free events at the peak time of beautiful blooming apple
Harmony Bazaar Festival Women & Song
Harmony Bazaar began as a project of the Shelburne County Women’s Fishnet to provide a stage for female singers and songwriters. The festival grew into a weekend of activities including youth stages
Kitchen Fest Feis a Chidsin
Fiddles and bagpipes, concerts and céilidhs, food and drink, Gaelic language and song, informality and hospitality — consider this your official invitation to Cape Breton’s biggest kitchen céilidh!
Stanfest: Stan Rogers Folk Festival
See 30+ artists/bands performing on 3 stages over 3 days. Add in camping, crafts, great food and non-stop “jamming” for a memorable weekend. Get ready for a foot stompin’, sing alongin’, all around
Digby Scallop Days
Digby Scallop Days, the area’s longest-running festival, is a celebration of scallops, the scallop fishing industry, and the people who brave the seas to harvest them. Digby Scallop Days is celebrated
Coal Shed Music Festival
The Coal Shed Music Festival is a summer music event created as a fundraiser for the Yarmouth Food Bank.
Acoustic Roots Festival
The Acoustic Roots Festival offers a variety of acoustic music spanning the genres of Folk, Blues, Celtic, Country, and Bluegrass. The annual festival provides an opportunity to showcase Atlantic
Gran Fondo Baie Sainte-Marie
The Gran Fondo has quickly become the largest cycling event in Atlantic Canada, with 970 cyclists last year. Whether you’re a recreational rider, cycling tourist, or avid racer, this fun group grand
FIN Atlantic International Film Festival
One of Canada’s premier film festivals, this eight-day celebration of film, media, and music from around the world will mark its 40th year in 2020. It’s an immersive escape and celebration for movie
Hector 250 Marquee Events
September 15, 2023 marks the 250th anniversary of the arrival of the Ship Hector in Pictou. The Hector was the first ship that brought emigrants directly from Scotland to Nova Scotia in 1773. There