- 9:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Pride Run: Run Rave with QRC & Halifax Bike Party
- Join QueerRunClub 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!
- More information online.
- Location: underneath the sign at Terra Cafe, 1496 Lower Water Street
- 9:30 a.m. to Noon
- StMargaretsBayPride's Trail Parade
- Trail Parade from JD Shatford Library to Hubbards Farmers' Market and Pride Market. Featuring live music by Julia Cunningham Music.
- Detailed information online.
- Location: Starting at 10353 St Margarets Bay Rd, Hubbards
- 11:00 a.m. to Noon
- So Fetch! Dog Walk 🐕
- 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!
- Details online.
- Location: Location: Fairbanks Centre, 54 Locks Road, Dartmouth
- 11:00 a.m. to Noon
- Dancing With Pride: Ballet (Ages 6-12)
- Intro to Ballet For those with little to no dance experience! Join us for an introductory ballet class in a safe space that celebrates all bodies, abilities and identities. Traditional ballet attire is not required! Dress in a way that supports both your gender and full range of motion. Instructor: Laura Van Herk.
- Sign up online.
- Location: Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts, 6199 Chebucto Road
- 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Drag Brunch @ StardustBar
- MyaFoxx, the first drag performer from Nova Scotia to be featured on Canada's Drag Race, hosts a fabulous afternoon filled with spectacular performances, delicious food, and great company! Enjoy lively performances and games by special guests Aaris and Bria Trixx as you sip mimosas and indulge in tasty brunch dishes.
- Tickets: starting at $15. Reserve seats for your entire party or you will not be seated together! Doors at 11, show at noon.
- Location: StardustBar, 1688 Barrington Street
- 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- RadPride Community Fair
- Be here and be queer! We are bringing together some of Kjipuktuk’s queer and radical organizations for a collaborative community fair. The fair will feature: free vegan bbq, zines, a clothing & book swap, vendors, workshops, haircuts, and more!
- Masks epected.
- Workshops:
- * 11 am - Oldies but Goodies: an Elder Queer Activist Talk
- * 12 pm - Tenants’ Rights 101
- * 1 pm - Chat with Former Iteration of Rad Pride
- * 2 pm - Holistic & Herbal Surgery Support with Registered Clinical Herbalist Ember Peters
- See Insagram post for more details.
- Location North Park & Cogswell St (Halifax Common)
- 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Pride Vintage & Craft Market
- Shop from 25+ local queer vendors offering vintage clothing, handmade goods, original art, florals, tarot readings, baked treats, authentic Italian food, and so much more. Celebrate Pride, support local creators, and discover something unique!
- RSVP on Facebook.
- Location: Italian Canadian Cultural Association of Nova Scotia, 2629 Agricola Street
- 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Rainbow Cup 2026
- HalifaxRainbowDodgeball' 6th annual Rainbow Cup tournament is back again.
- Location: Zatzman Sportsplex, 110 Wyse Road, Dartmouth
- Noon to 3:00 p.m.
- CapeAndCowl's Pride Book Fair 2026
- 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.
- Cost: Free! This event is kindly supported by Halifax Pride
- Where: Cape & Cowl Comics & Collectibles - 622 Sackville Drive
- 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- Dancing With Pride: Ballet (Ages 14+)
- Intro to Ballet For those with little to no dance experience! Join us for an introductory ballet class in a safe space that celebrates all bodies, abilities and identities. Traditional ballet attire is not required! Dress in a way that supports both your gender and full range of motion. Instructor: Laura Van Herk.
- Sign up online.
- Location: Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts, 6199 Chebucto Road
- 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- HFX PrideCup Hockey Tailgate
- Join QueerHockeyNovaScotia's players, fans, and friends for a parking lot tailgate during the height of our Pride Cup tournament. This is a zero-cost community event, bring your own snacks or items to throw on a grill! There will not be any food for sale, so it's up to you to bring whatever you'd like to have. We will be playing music, hanging out and enjoying the parking lot in true hockey tailgate fashion. This event is intended to be low-barrier and accessible for anyone who would like to come and check out our tournament and get a taste for our wonderful community. Come make friends and stay to watch a game or two as we gear up for our Championship Game on Sunday, July 26th!
- Details from Pride site.
- Location: The Halifax Forum, 2901 Windsor Street
- 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Survey Slays
- Join us July 25th for Survey Slays, a fabulous game show hosted by your favourite queens, BrookeRivers and TrinityFoxx!
- Get ready for an afternoon of fun, laughter, community, and prizes as contestants put their knowledge of popular opinions to the test. Whether you're playing along or cheering from the audience, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Come celebrate Halifax Pride Festival with an unforgettable afternoon of Drag Performances, entertainment, great company, and of course, prizes!
- Addition information online.
- Location: North Court, Level 2, Mic Mac Mall, 21 Micmac Blvd, Dartmouth
- 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- StMargaretsBayPride's Matinee
- Live Matinee at Black Harbour Distillers ($1 of every drink donated to St. Margaret's Bay Pride 🥰)
- Detailed information online.
- Location: Black Harbour Distillers, 419 NS-329, Hubbards
- 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Perler Pride!
- Celebrate colour and creativity at Perler Pride! Join us for vibrant Perler bead crafting where you can design pixel-perfect pride-inspired creations. Strike a pose for a festive photo-op, show off your art, and enjoy a welcoming space full of self-expression.
- More info online.
- Location: Dartmouth North Public Library's Temporary Location, 105 Highfield Park Drive, Dartmouth
- 4:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- StMargaretsBayPride's Bay Pride Fest: All-Ages Drag, T. Thomason, Silent Disco
- 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.
- Detailed information online.
- Location: Hubbards Barn, #57 Hwy, Nova Scotia Trunk 3, Hubbards,
- 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Sex Position Improv Show
- Part of Venus Envy's Pride Series Events.
- Join the Venus Envy staff for a goofy show that will teach you creative ways to problem solve and answer your sex position questions.
- Masks are required and provided for this event.
- This event is free to attend, but we will be collecting donations for local mutual aid from those who can contribute. No tickets necessary but registration guarantees you a seat
- Location: VenusEnvy, 1727 Barrington Street
- 8:00 p.m.
- AIFF Outdoor: The Halifax Pride Edition
- AIFF Outdoor: The Halifax Pride Edition, presented in partnership with Halifax Pride, returns this summer for a special night under the stars. Join us on July 25 (Rain date: July 26) at the Halifax Public Gardens for a free outdoor screening celebrating film, community and Pride, in a vibrant, open-air setting. RSVP on Facebook.
- Tickets: online. Doors at 8, screening at dusk.
- Location: Public Gardens
- 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- Rainbow Cup 2026 After Party & Social
- This event is open to all those who have signed up for HalifaxRainbowDodgeball's Rainbow Cup tournament, their plus ones and all Halifax Rainbow Dodgeball players! Come out, socialize, have some beverages of your choice and meet all the visiting players from away!
- Location: Garrison Seaport, 1149 Marginal Road
- 8:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
- Dyke Night @ Charlie’s
- It’s DykeNightHalifax's 2nd anniversary so let’s make it a fucking blast. Returning from all-funswick we have DJ LOVERBOY!! Free pool, queer music, good vibes only.
- Cover: $15 (cash only). Doors at 8, music at 8:30.
- Location: Charlie's Club, 5580 Cunard Street
- 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. This unique event is aimed at our queer members and welcomes allies too.
- Further details online.
- Location: NightSpa, 2199 Gottingen Street, Halifax
- 8:30 p.m.
- Queer & Now: Forbidden Love: The Unashamed Stories of Lesbian Lives
- Preceded by local short "Anita Louise and the Wild Women" | Arena Alamino | Canada | 2025 | 12m introduced by Arena Alamino
- "Anita Louise and the Wild Women" Synopsis: Anita Louise Martinez devoted 50 years of her life to photographing Nova Scotia's queer and trans communities. This doc explores Martinez’s legacy, particularly in relation to the Wild Women Don't Get the Blues lesbian camping weekends that she captured in the 1980s and 1990s.
- Forbidden Love: The Unashamed Stories of Lesbian Lives: Lynne Fernie and Aerlyn Weissman’s hybrid documentary/drama delves into the rich history of Canadian queer women’s experiences in the mid-20th century, when homosexuality was still criminalized.
- Compelling, often hilarious and always rebellious, the women interviewed in this film recount stories about their search for the places where openly gay women gathered in urban centres. Contemporary interviews, archival footage, and a stylized fictional narrative based on the pulp novels of the 1950s are woven throughout this simultaneously funny, heartbreaking, and empowering history of lesbian sexuality.
- Tickets: $12. ($11.40 at the door if available).
- Location: CarbonArcCinema, 1747 Summer St (Museum of Natural History, entry via southern parking lot)
- 9:00 p.m.
- HalifaxDragKings Pride Show
- Who's ready for some BOYS?! 👀
- The HalifaxDragKings are BACK! Join us for The Halifax Drag Kings: Pride Show, a high-energy celebration of gender-diverse drag packed with swagger, sparkle, and show-stopping performances. Featuring an incredible lineup of drag kings and gender-diverse artists, this Pride showcase serves up everything from fierce lip syncs and killer choreography to comedy, camp, and pure charisma!
- Make sure you dress in your most RAINBOW attire! 🏳️🌈 Whether you're a Drag King Devotee or just looking for an unforgettable Pride night out, this is your chance to celebrate the performers redefining drag—one mustache, suit jacket, and mic drop at a time. 🎤
- RSVP on Facebook.
- Tickets: 15 Early Bird (e-transfer to richardrockhardbookings@gmail.com with guest names) or 💲20 at the door. RSVP on Facebook.
- Location: StaggersPub, 26 Portland Street, Dartmouth
- 10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
- Final Weekend of Pride Party!
- No cover! Dance the night away! Happy Hour is from 6 to 9.
- Location: BacklotHfx, 2103 Gottingen Street
- 10:00 p.m. to 3:30 a.m.
- Sauna Vol. 7 Pride II Ft. Delicious DJ by Sauna Sounds
- We're turning up the heat for our second Pride installment. Toronto underground icon Delicious DJ headlines, bringing a high-energy, slutty set to guide the room. He’ll be backed by a local roster of cuties: Arxxin, Jadey (Live), Pollysporyn, and Sister Ric b2b Disrespects.
- Movement throughout the night from TYSN (Pole), Jouvais, and Calum Cain, plus fresh goods from our vendor Spiteful Eclectic.
- See ya in the sweat ;)
- Tickets: Early bird, $17.05; general admission, $28.40.
- Location: RumoursHFX, 1668 Lower Water Street
- 11:00 p.m. to 2:00am
- Beautiful Bodied Bhaddies
- Come join These Beautiful Bodied Bhaddies and be comfortable express your own inner and outer Bhaddie. Wear your leather ,lace, mesh ,bathing suit. Whatever makes you feel comfortable. Love your body, and be unapologetically you! With your hosts / performances by ElleNoir, BeefPattie & ProshennaRhett And DJ BADFRIENDS It's time to celebrate PRIDE IN YOUR BODY.
- Tickets: From $15.00.
- Location: StardustBar, 1688 Barrington Street
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