- 11:00 a.m. to Noon
- Pride Talk with Author Lynette Richards
- Join author LynetteRichards for a special talk on her book, CallMeBill. In partnership with Sheet Harbour Pride.
- More information online.
- Location: Sheet Harbour Public Library, 22756 Highway 7, Sheet Harbour
- 11:00 a.m. to Noon
- So Fetch Dog Walk
- Let’s meet up at the Shubie Park beach before heading out on a leisurely stroll around the off leash portion of the park at 11:15am. People and pups are welcome to wear their favourite rainbow fashions. We’ll return to the beach to enjoy some treats for pups and hoomans alike.
- In the event of rain, we’ll meet at the same time on Sunday, July 28th. More information online.
- Location UPDATED: Point Pleasant Park - meet at the lower parking lot
- 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- Pride Brunch
- Brunch with Pride at Hardisty - charcuterie restaurant & craft brewery. We try to have something for everyone - vegan & gluten-friendly options, and we serve various alcohol (beer, mead, cider, wine, etc) & non-alcohol drinks.
- Location: Hardisty Brewing Company, 958 Cole Harbour Road
- 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Pride Fest Drag Brunch
- The Drag you love and the Brunch you crave is bigger and better than ever for Halifax Pride. This is an all ages event! Whether you're a drag enthusiast or new to the scene, everyone is welcome to join the fun.
- Hosted by The Haus of Jeckyll, with performances starring: HeckellaJeckyll, MirandaWrights, EdenDisorder with special guests ElleNoir, X, BriaTrixx?, and Smyth Ryan.
- *Please note, rather than a formal stage, the queens will be moving around the restaurant during their performances, so every seat will have an opportunity to view the show*
- Tickets: $24, online. Doors open at 11, show from noon to 2.
- Location: Gahan House, 5239 Sackville Street
- 11:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Drag Queens Busking
- This Pride favorite is sure to bring joy to your Festival plans! We have some of the best Local Drag Performers Halifax has to offer, and they are BUSKING! 4 or 4 Drag Performers ONE stage and 2 or 3 show (Depending on heat) 1st show 12 Noon 2nd Show 1pm and 3rd show (Heat Permitting) at 2pm Each Mini Drag Show runs 30-40 min! This is a FREE ALL AGES ACCESSABLE SOBER EVENT! Tips are appreciated but not necessary! Bring the family and enjoy an afternoon on the waterfront! More info online.
- Location: Sackville Landing, 1655 Lower Water Street
- Noon to 2:30 p.m.
- Broadway Brunch – (All New) Pride Edition
- Halifax’s hottest cabaret series – Broadway Brunch – is back at The Carleton on Saturday, July 27th with an all new Pride Edition! Featuring the sizzling talents of our region’s finest, this show guarantees to be a fabulous time, jam packed with Broadway hits and lots of laughs! Broadway and Brunch … who could ask for anything more!?
- Tickets: $34.50, available online. Doors open for brunch and beverages at 12 noon with show time 1 PM sharp.
- Location: The Carleton, 1685 Argyle Street
- 2:00 p.m.
- Beers and Bears Pride Social
- Join the HalifaxBears for an afternoon of fun, frolic and suds at RumoursCabaret! Non-alcoholic choices are also available.
- Location: RumoursCabaret, 1668 Lower Water Street
- 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Pride High-Tea Party
- Celebrate Pride with IKEA in the most delicious way possible! Indulge in a slice of our vibrant rainbow cake, savor tasty snacks, and enjoy dainty sandwiches paired with refreshing Swedish-inspired beverages. Proceeds from STORSTOMMA (rainbow) bag and event will benefit the RainbowRefugeesNS. Meet their team at the event and learn about their incredible local work.
- Cost: $5 per person, reservations required.
- Location: community space adjacent to the Swedish Restaurant, second floor, IKEA, 645 Cutler Ave, Dartmouth
- 3:00 p.m.
- Spill The Tea Pride Party & Picnic
- An afternoon of decadence. Join Chef Molotov in the Point Pleasant Park by the Summer House and feast upon a wild array of fanciful foraged food. Expect sweet things, tea sandwiches, jam filled pastries, whimsical and delectable bites to fill your stomach. Lay in the grass, sip your ice tea and listen to melodic music flowing in the wind. Be treated like the royalty all of us QTBIPOC babes were born to be.
- Category is: folk lore. Dress to impress in folk lore costumes, let’s make a spectacle. Prizes will be dolled out to the Best Dressed. Lawn Games will be set up & twirling and dancing will be very much in full swing. It’s time to celebrate and cherish ourselves and be treated to an afternoon filled with gayety.
- Location: Point Pleasant Park. RSVP on Facebook for more information.
- CANCELLED
- Interfaith Pride Service
- The event will be rescheduled for some less busy time
- 6:15 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Mask4MaskQueersHfx - Trivia Night
- Join us for a fun night of trivia! Come with your own team or get assigned one when you arrive. Teams of up to 5 people. Come connect with COVID-conscious community during Pride! We define COVID-conscious as, at minimum, wearing a mask in public indoor spaces. Event is open to 2SLGBTQ+ community members and allies. K95 or better mask required, free masks available at the door.
- Please be sure to read the accessibility statement. Find out more online.
- Location: Women’s Council House, 989 Young Avenue. The Women’s Council House is wheelchair accessible, with a ramp and wheelchair accessible bathroom.
- 6:30 p.m.
- Cora Bora film screening
- Hannah Pearl Utt | USA | 2024 | 92m
- Cora attempts to win her girlfriend back, soon realizing that it's much more than her love life that needs salvaging. A star vehicle for Megan Stalter, Cora Bora showcases the Hacks’ scenestealer’s brand of absurd irony in this laugh-out-loud indie comedy.
- Tickets $8.75. Doors open at 6:00, film at 6:30pm.
- Location: Carbon Arc Cinema, inside the Natural History Museum, 1747 Summer Street (use parking lot entrance)
- 6:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
- Planet Pride, Vol. 2: Probing the Space Time Cumtinuum
- Celebrations begin with “Probing the Space-Time Cumtinuum” - a raunchy voyage through time and space brought to you by the bad boys of burlesque, AtlanticBoylesque (Marquee Ballroom, 7-930). 2037 Gottingen will then erupt into deep space debauchery with a dance party brought to you by legendary collaborators KAOS events and Atlantic Boylesque (10-2). Boldly party like no one has partied before. 2 floors. 7 DJs. Performances by Lumen Lux, Atlantic Boylesque and friends. The legends are true. Let love live on. Welcome to Queer Utopia. Welcome to Planet Pride Vol.2.
- Tickets: $25 (+ fees & taxes) in advance or $35 at the door. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., first performance at 7.
- Location: 2037 Gottingen Street
- 7:00 p.m.
- HalifaxQueerEnsemble Concert
- Join us for a campy and queer concert featuring some familiar music! This year’s HalifaxQueerEnsemble members are excited to share the music they’ve been working on. RSVP on Facebook.
- Tickets: $20 at the door, or PWYC (pay what you can)
- Location: Joseph Strug Concert Hall, 1385 Seymour Street
- 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- The Big Queer Comedy Show
- Join us at Rox Live! for The Big Queer Comedy Show - Halifax's only dedicated Queer Comedy Show. This show usually sells out, so make sure you grab your tickets while you can!
- Tickets: $15. More info online.
- Location: Roxbury Urban Dive Bar, 1743 Grafton Street
- 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- Towers Pride Takeover
- Come out to Freeman’s Dutch Village road to finish off pride with the tallest drag artists in halifax! a night of amazing performances drag and burlesque showcasing some amazing talents halifax has to offer! More info online.
- Tickets: $15 pre sale (Via Facebook?), $20 at door.
- Location: Location: Freemans Little New York, 3671 Dutch Village Road
- 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
- The Drag Show: North Brewing
- North Brewing Company and the Haus of Jeckyll present The Drag Show: North Brewing Edition. Join HeckellaJeckyll, MirandaWrights, EdenDisorder and our amazing special guests as we bring you a drag show you won't forget!
- Cost: $20, for tickets contact Mario at 902-223-5587. RSVP on Facebook.
- Location: North Brewing Company, 899 Portland Street, Dartmouth
- 8:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.
- Mixed Gender Bathhouse Pride Party
- Relaxing, socializing and exploring is what this event is all about. Night Spa is the only space of it's kind in Nova Scotia and you can imagine we will be celebrating the 2024 Halifax Pride Festival the best way we know how! Come join us for this all out jam packed night full of fun and play.
- Spa members and their guests are welcome to attend 3 parties these nights starting at 8pm and ending at 3am. Come enjoy the hot tub, sauna, and our 8 open spaces! 15 private rooms are also available.
- Must be a full Night Spa member to attend; Click here to apply! (19+)
- Location: NightSpa, 2199 Gottingen Street
- 8:30 p.m.
- Cora Bora film screening
- Hannah Pearl Utt | USA | 2024 | 92m
- Cora attempts to win her girlfriend back, soon realizing that it's much more than her love life that needs salvaging. A star vehicle for Megan Stalter, Cora Bora showcases the Hacks’ scenestealer’s brand of absurd irony in this laugh-out-loud indie comedy.
- Tickets $8.75, on sale soon. Doors open at 8:30, film at 8:50.
- Location: Carbon Arc Cinema, inside the Natural History Museum, 1747 Summer Street (use parking lot entrance)
- 8:30 p.m.
- Drag in Colour - Pride Edition
- Drag In Colour is a dazzling drag and burlesque showcase celebrating the artistry and diversity of QTBIPOC performers. Featuring a vibrant lineup of talented people, this event promises a night of unforgettable performances, bold expressions and unapologetic Pride. This show aims to uplift and spotlight the unique voices within the QTBIPOC community!
- Doors open at 8:30, show is at 9. RSVP on Facebook.
- Tickets: $20 in advance (e-transfer with guest names to richardrockhardbookings@gmail.com) or $25 at the door.
- Location: StaggersPub, 26 Portland St, Dartmouth
- 8:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
- Hi, Jenny! Queer Dance Party 👯♀️
- Hi, Jenny! dance party is back and taking place in the Mousetrap! $6 Thembot and $5 Fizz specials.
- Event entry is PWYC at the door, with proceeds going to the Transformation Closet. More info online.
- Location: Mousetrap @ Good Robot, 2736 Robie Street
- 9:00 p.m. to Midnight
- FLINTA Party HFX
- Come dance the night away with fellow FLINTA* folks at this independent Pride party and flow from one vibe to another between the FAB and Khyber.
- *This event is focused on providing a safer space for women, trans, and gender nonconforming folks– whoever you are– to come laugh, celebrate and dance the night away!
- Bar service available, free non-alcoholic beverages, FLINTA* merch on site to purchase.
- 😷 Masks mandatory, let’s keep our pals safe!
- Tickets: Register for tickets online and send e-transfer of $15/person to flintapartyhfx@gmail.com. Find out more on Instagram. Location: FAB (Former Art Bar) at 1873 Granville and the Khyber, 1880 Hollis Street - both these venues are connected
- 9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
- Wig Wars Vanity VS Anna
- Get your lacefronts ready, Wig Wars is returning for PRIDE! This time, it's Vanity VS Anna: The ultimate showdown between sisters! Watch two iconic teams of drag performers lipsync battle for the championship! Who will win: Reigning wig warrior VanityStation, or the David to her Goliath, AnnaMonaPia?!
- Tickets: $25 advanced tickets, $30 at the door.
- Location: RumoursCabaret, 1668 Lower Water Street
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