2025-07-25

PrideFestival

Halifax Pride Festival

HalifaxPride's official Festival calendar for 2025 is online.


Noon to 3:30 p.m.
Our Sacred Bodies: Wellness & Affirmation Workshop
Join Halifax Pride and the WabanakiTwoSpiritAlliance for this wellness-based workshop, focused on somatic healing, body sovereignty, and affirmations, including movement, smudging, and journaling. This event will take place in an on-site Teepee on the Garrison Grounds. Details via the Pride guide.
Location: Garrison Grounds

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4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Spill The Tea Garden Party
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. RSVP on Facebook.
Location: Summer House Gazebo in Point Pleasant Park

5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
YMCA Family Swim
Bring your kids, siblings, and family - whether chosen or by blood - to this all ages family swim! The YMCA Family Swim is an event meant to provide active living and fun for Queer families!
Pre-registration is encouraged. ID is required upon entry.
Location: John W. Lindsay YMCA, 5640 Sackville Street

5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Halifax Wanderers' Pride Match + Tailgate
Kick it with Pride for the Halifax Wanderers Pride and Diversity Match! Before you watch the Wanderers face off against Forge FC from 7:00pm - 9:00pm, come have a blast with lawn games and local drag artists at the pre-match tailgate 5:30pm - 7:00pm!
Tickets: Range from $23 to $63.
Location: Wanderers Grounds, Sackville Street

6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
YMCA All Bodies Swim
All bodies are encouraged to make a splash at the YMCA! Make some waves with your 2-Spirit, Trans, and Non-binary friends in the YMCA’s pool facilities. This swim is open to all bodies, but is focused on providing a safe space for our 2STGNC community members.
Pre-registration is encouraged. ID is required upon entry
Location: John W. Lindsay YMCA, 5640 Sackville Street

6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Butt Stuff: Spanking Party
HaliHoEvents and Jellies are hitting you with something a lil extra cheeky this Pride! We're bringing you a party where you can flirt, watch, and spank—proudly. Whether you're a seasoned kinkster or a curious newbie, it's time to grab your favourite spanko and start planning your night! Whatever you do this Pride, make sure you do Butt Stuff!
Tickets: $25 in advance, $30 at the door (plus taxes and fees). Note: Please read safety guidelines in advance.
Location: Jellies, 6250 Quinpool Road

CarbonArcCinema

6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Pride at Carbon Arc with Lakeview and To The Moon
For those who prefer to stay indoors, here's a weekend of local queer cinema featuring the Nova Scotia films Lakeview (lesbian dramedy, dir. Tara Thorne) and To The Moon (gay comedy, dir. Kevin Hartford). Q&As with the cast and crew will take place at the early shows: Friday for Moon and Saturday for Lakeview.
Tickets: $12 each or $18 double feature.
Location: Carbon Arc Cinema, 1747 Summer St (Museum of Natural History, entry via southern parking lot)

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6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Dockside Divas - Live at Saltbox Shining Waters!
Welcome to Docks like you have never seen them before! Come join us for a night of dancing, entertainment and pride hosted by QueeraBang? joined by drag royalty BabiaMajora?, HannibalLickeder, HelenaHavok?, and RachelLush?! Get ready to laugh, drink, and slay the night way. Whether you're a seasoned drag pro or a first-timer, everyone is welcome to join in on the fun. Don't miss out on this unforgettable evening filled with high energy performances, glamour, and good times! 19+
Tickets: $20, available online. Doors open at 6, show starts at 7.
Location: Saltbox at Shining Waters, 148 Nautical Way, Upper Tantallon

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6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Drag on the Silva ⛵️
The 4th Annual Drag on the Silva is cruising into summer on July 24th and you do not want to miss the most glamorous voyage of the year!
Hosted by ZaraMatrix with beats by Fawn Big Canoe and with performances by MirandaWrights, HeckellaJeckyll, FreedaWhales?, SaturnMatrix?, MyaFoxx, and X.
Tickets: $60 (+ fees and taxes). Boarding at 6:30, show from 7 to 9.
Location: 1751 Lower Water Street

AtlanticBoylesque

7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
AtlanticBoylesque presents Planet Pride Vol. 3: The Final Debrief
Join us for the third and final chapter of the Planet Pride sexy space saga: The Final Debrief. This conclusion to the deep space odyssey of butts and balls will be our most exciting, hilarious and sexy of them all!
Queen Kristyn and the Planet Pride Space Kittens have really gotten themselves into a pickle this year! Marooned on Company Planet in the dreaded Econoverse, the crew is forced to labour for much needed parts for their Pocket Rocket. However, the Company and its dreaded Board have other plans for the crew and their beloved home planet. Cum with the crew on harrowing escapes through mind-bending space holes led by hot heroes and celebrate the long awaited homecoming to Planet Pride!!!
Intergalactic love orgy costumes encouraged.
Tickets for burlesque show and space rave are sold separately.
Location: The Marquee Ballroom, 2037 Gottingen Street

NightSpa

7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Pride Femmes & Themmes
A special night for our Cis-Female, Non-Binary, and Trans folk. Night Spa only hosts these events 4 times a year and they create such a unique space for people to learn, explore and expand their boundaries in an all-accepting environment. There is truly something freeing about surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals. These events are a mix of socializing, relaxing and play. The people who attend create such an amazing chance for you to truly be yourself, to grow and to make new connections. If you have not been to a Femmes & Themmes event before you are not going to want to miss this opportunity as our Pride edition is one of the busiest of the year. This party runs for 3 hours and is immediately followed by our Pink Pony Pride Party!
You must be a NightSpa member to attend. Not a Night Spa member yet? Please take a moment and apply to be a member. Walk ins are not allowed, and we do not accept same day applications so apply now so you can attend later. There is no cost to apply or upfront fee to being a member so apply today.
Cost: $20 in advance or $25 at the door.
Location: NightSpa, 2199 Gottingen Street

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7:50 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Sashay- Step, Slay, Spin Dance Class
Sashay: Step, Slay, Spin is an open-level, drop-in dance class led by the talented self-taught dancer, Jas. This dynamic 2-hour session welcomes dancers of all experience levels. The class will begin with a guided warm-up and stretch to get the body moving, followed by learning a fun and expressive choreography. For those interested, there will be an opportunity to film the routine toward the end of class.
After the choreography routine of class, we will take a short break. After the break, we will we’ll dive into an improvisational dance session—drawing inspiration from our surroundings and one another to move freely and creatively. And at last, end the class with a cool down, warm up, and stretching.
Registration: This is a free/pay-what-you-can event. There will be a donation box at the door to pay for the event. While contributions are welcome, payment is required to attend. Although signing up for the class in advance is appreciated, so that we have an appropriate count.
Location: Studio 3, House of Eights Dance Studio, Floor 3, Suite 305, 5562 Sackville Street

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8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Pride Stoplight Party🚦
Calling all 2SLGBTQIA+ Women, Femmes, and Thems – it's time to celebrate Pride, make new friends, and maybe even find romance!
Our colour-coded bracelets will help you show your vibe for the night - don't worry, you aren’t limited to just one! We took liberties to expand the stoplight colours to be more like a rainbow 🌈🚦
🔴 Red: Taken and loving it! Here to enjoy the night.
🟠 Orange: Friend zone alert! Open to new friendships, but keeping it light.
🟡 Yellow: It's complicated! Just ask me.
🟢 Green: Single and ready to mingle! Looking for sparks to fly.
🔵 Blue: Polyamorous and proud! Wear it with green to show you're open to new connections.
Tickets: $30 (+ fees and taxes). Ticket includes: a welcome drink (non-alcoholic options available), light snacks and treats, and a comfortable space with activities designed to make connections & memories!
Location: HardistyBrewing, 958 Cole Harbour Road, Dartmouth

8:00 p.m. to Midnight
Back to the 80s Pride Party
Five well-dressed dudes and a gal – including Nova Scotia radio host Jeff Douglas – fully (and we do mean FULLY) committed to the ’80s as music’s best decade, the dancing machine known as Height Requirement returns to The Carleton stage for a special Pride Week Party – with special guests ProshennaRett & AnnaMonaPia.
The band always jams the room, so we suggest you get your tickets quickly, arrive early, and prepare to dance! This is a standing room show with limited seating with arrival by 7 PM – please email reservations@thecarleton.ca to confirm availability.
Tickets: $20 + HST.
Location: The Carleton, 1685 Argyle Street

NightSpa

8:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.
Pink Pony Pride Party
The song: Pink Pony Club is a metaphor for a safe space where you feel free to be exactly who you are and we feel this is a perfect way to describe Night Spa. This unique event is aimed at the more adventuress adults of the Halifax queer community and is a celebration of the safe space we hold for people to truly explore their desires in a safer and comfortable setting. Consent and comfortability are key while at Night Spa and we think you will be impressed just how friendly and social this private clothing optional venue is here in the heart of Halifax. The Pink Pony Pride Party begins just as the Pride Femmes & Themmes event wraps up and many attendees from that party often chose to stay for the rest of the nights activities so expect it to be double busy this night! You can bring your own food and drinks. Soak in the hot tub, sweat it up in the sauna and then cool off on our smoking deck, all while socializing in the nude. Clothing is optional in this space but many choose to wear a bathing suit, bath robe, lingerie or just a towel. This is a zero-pressure environment where you can meet other people, watch, ask questions and even ask to join in.
You must be a NightSpa member to attend. Not a Night Spa member yet? Please take a moment and apply to be a member. Walk ins are not allowed, and we do not accept same day applications so apply now so you can attend later. There is no cost to apply or upfront fee to being a member so apply today.
Location: NightSpa, 2199 Gottingen Street

AtlanticBoylesque

10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Planet Pride Space Rave
AtlanticBoylesque's Planet Pride burlesque show will be followed, as always, by the much celebrated Planet Pride Space Rave. Three DJs, gogo dancers, lights by WaskoAV? and sound by the BlackBoxSoundCru. This year's headliner is international DJ and co-producer of Pep Rally, Toronto's hottest party series, Karim Olen Ash. Aniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiita and KittyBass? will also be on the decks laying down some super sexy beats.
Intergalactic love orgy costumes encouraged.
Tickets for burlesque show and space rave are sold separately.
Location: The Marquee Ballroom, 2037 Gottingen Street

10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Aftercare: The Afterparty
HaliHoEvents and Jellies give you a chill vibe where you can cuddle, snack, hydrate, and connect. Part of Butt Stuff. Cost? TBD.
Location: Jellies, 6250 Quinpool Road

RumoursHFX

10:00 p.m. to 3:30 a.m.
Balls Deep Disco Halifax Pride
Disco kings and queens of Halifax... WE ARE COMING FOR YOU!! Get ready to dive into a night of non-stop disco rhythms at ‘Balls Deep Disco Halifax Pride!’ on Friday July 25th, 2025 in collaboration with VIX and with DJs Burn Baby & Fawn Big Canoe.
Tickets: Tickets start at $15 (+ fees and taxes) and go up as we get closer to the event.
Location: RumoursHFX, 1668 Lower Water Street.