11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Tara Nova East Coast Tour - Halifax Brunch

You saw her on your TV screen now you can see her LIVE in person! All the way from Canada’s Drag Race, join Tara Nova for her second show in Halifax at StardustBar for a brunch full of fierce and fabulous DRAG!

Featuring performances by: Tara Nova, Claws, Gravy, and RichardRockhard.

Tickets: $22.63. Doors open at 11, show starts at noon. Reserve tickets for your entire group to ensure you are seated together.

Location: StardustBar, 1688 Barrington Street

Noon to 2:00 p.m.

Oxford Brunch Babes

Come see BrookeRivers, TrinityFoxx and their guests Astaria & Babia Majora twirl and make you laugh while you have great food and drinks from the Oxford Taproom/West Ender Coffee's!

This event will take place on the outside patio (weather permiting).

Tickets: $10.00 plus fees, food and beverages not included.

Location: Oxford Taproom, 6418 Quinpool Road

6:00 p.m.

LGBT+ Magic Commander Night

Join us for an evening of LGBTQ+ games and fun! Our amazing staff will be hosting a night of Queer Magic Commander! Drop-in friendly and no prior experience is required to play!

Admission is $10+tax per person and will be paid at the event, no need to prepay! The admission fee grants everyone access to both the event, and our collection of 600+ board games before and after the event (provided there is space)!

Please note, the cafe is All Ages for regular games. Any guests under 14 must be accompanied by a chaperone!

Register: While you don’t have to pay in advance seating is limited so please let us know if you can no longer make it! If you have to cancel for any reason, please email events@boardroomgames.ca.

Location: Board Room Game Café, 1256 Barrington Street

6:15 p.m.

Palestine Will be Free: A Selection of Palestinian Short Films for Pride Month

Hosted by Mask4MaskQueersHfx, QueerArabsHalifax, and Chaverim Inclusive Jewish Community.

Please note that the films may contain triggering content regarding violence against Palestinian people. Some films include discussions of sex and sexuality. Film program is available online.

Cost: pay-what-you-can at the door. RSVP on Facebook. Any proceeds will be donated directly to Palestinian aid groups.

Masks (KF94/KN95/N95 or equivalent) are required to be worn for this event, and will be provided. There will be air purifiers provided by Clean Air Library HRM. Access notes available here: http://bit.ly/Mask4MaskHFX

Location: BusStopTheatre, 2203 Gottingen Street

9:00 p.m. to Midnight

Queer Karaoke Night

Hosted by EastCoastQueers, come for dinner and/or drinks, watch or partake in karaoke, and/or mingle with folx from the community. Sing and dance along! All in a safe space for the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Karaoke is on from 9pm until midnight! Stardust is open for food at 4pm (kitchen closes at 10pm) and the bar closes at midnight. You’re welcome to join and show up at any time.

This is a 19+ event. No cover but reservations encouraged.

Location: StardustBar, 1688 Barrington Street

9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Drag Race All-Stars Watch Party

Join in at Stardust every Friday at 9PM for the RuPaul’s Drag Race All-Stars (Season 10) watch party. After Drag Race, Stardust will be having our Loungy Friday night. Hang with friends, enjoy some cocktails and enjoy the chill sounds from our weekly DJ. No cover.

This is a 19+ event. No cover but reservations encouraged.

Location: StardustBar, 1688 Barrington Street

1:30 p.m.

Quoir Anthems

Quoir is a queer, inclusive, accessible, and no-audition-required choir for 2SLGBTQIA+ who love to sing. Join us for a brilliant celebration of Pride with our production of "Quoir Anthems." Expect a collection of songs and stories about coming out, finding community, and accepting your truth. With joy, heartbreak, and everything in between, our choristers will give you a performance you will never forget.

Tickets: $25 plus tax and fees. There are also a limited number of underwaged tickets at $10 (+ tax and fees). Doors open at 1:30, show starts at 2.

Location: Neptune Scotiabank Studio, 1593 Argyle Street

6:30 p.m.

Quoir Anthems

Quoir is a queer, inclusive, accessible, and no-audition-required choir for 2SLGBTQIA+ who love to sing. Join us for a brilliant celebration of Pride with our production of "Quoir Anthems." Expect a collection of songs and stories about coming out, finding community, and accepting your truth. With joy, heartbreak, and everything in between, our choristers will give you a performance you will never forget.

Tickets: $25 plus tax and fees. There are also a limited number of underwaged tickets at $10 (+ tax and fees). Doors open at 6:30, show starts at 7.

Location: Neptune Scotiabank Studio, 1593 Argyle Street

3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Meet the Youth Project

Join the HalifaxPublicLibrary for a fun afterschool meet-and-greet with the YouthProject! We will be making bracelets, getting to know each other, and eating yummy snacks. More info online.

Location: Tantallon Public Library, 3646 Hammonds Plains Road, Upper Tantallon

6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Move Night - Close to You

In the drama Close to You, Academy Award Nominee Elliot Page stars as a trans man who returns to his hometown for the first time in years. On his journey, he confronts his relationship with his family, reunites with a first love, and discovers a newfound confidence in himself.

Tickets given out 30 minutes before showtime More info on the library website.

Location: Woodlawn Public Library, 31 Eisener Boulevard, Dartmouth

6:00 p.m.

LGBT+ TTRPG Night

Join us for an evening of LGBTQ+ games and fun! We've recruited some amazing volunteer Game Master's to run some Queer Role-Playing Game One-Shots. And no prior experience is required to play at their tables.

Admission is $10+tax per person and will be paid at the event, no need to prepay! The admission fee grants everyone access to both the event, and our collection of 600+ board games before and after the event (provided there is space)!

Please note, the cafe is All Ages for regular games. Any guests under 14 must be accompanied by a chaperone!

Register: While you don’t have to pay in advance seating is limited so please let us know if you can no longer make it! If you have to cancel for any reason, please email events@boardroomgames.ca.

Location: Board Room Game Café, 1256 Barrington Street

7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Mo Kenney Live

On their fifth studio album, From Nowhere, Mo Kenney embraces the textures of ambiguity and the rich blur of being, failing, and becoming. As they shift through lush arrangements that touch on dreamy folk, sparse alt-country, and warm, hazed-out lo-fi pop, everything is up for interpretation and nothing is fixed.

Tickets: $27.96. Doors open at 7, show starts at 7:30.

Location: Sanctuary Arts Centre, 100 Ochterloney Street, Dartmouth

8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Ultrasound- A Lorde Drag Night

Calling all Lorde fans!! Ultrasound- A Lorde Themed Drag Night is here to bless your ears and eyes with a holy & divine celebration of Lorde’s 4th studio album, Virgin—and you’re invited! Join us for a night of drag, beats, and pure pop euphoria.

Your heavenly hosts, Shmommy and Slayosha Nicole Smith, will guide you through an evening of jaw-dropping performances by Halifax’s most slaytastic divas: Miss Thing, Balencia Books, ProshennaRett. Meanwhile, DJ Pierre will be serving sonic communion—spinning Lorde’s discography, remixing alt-pop goddesses, and keeping the vibes immaculate all night.

Tickets: Tier 1 (Early Bird): $12; Tier 2 (Advance): $15; Tier 3 (Door): $20. Doors open at 8, show at 8:30.

Location: 2 Crows Brewing Co., 1932 Brunswick Street

9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Drag Race All-Stars Watch Party

Join in at Stardust every Friday at 9PM for the RuPaul’s Drag Race All-Stars (Season 10) watch party. After Drag Race, Stardust will be having our Loungy Friday night. Hang with friends, enjoy some cocktails and enjoy the chill sounds from our weekly DJ. No cover.

This is a 19+ event. No cover but reservations encouraged.

Location: StardustBar, 1688 Barrington Street

11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Rainbow Vision Makers Market

Join DifferentFolksHfx for an unforgettable celebration of creativity, identity, and community at the Rainbow Vision Makers Market, featuring over 60 LGBTQIA+ artists, crafters, and creators! Taking place during Pride Month, this vibrant, inclusive market is your chance to support queer-owned small businesses, discover one-of-a-kind handmade goods, and connect with the local queer community in a joyful and affirming space.

From bold art and zines to eco-conscious home goods, custom apparel, jewelry, and more, every booth offers something special, all crafted with love and intention. Whether you're shopping for yourself or looking for the perfect gift, you’ll find it here—and every purchase helps uplift queer voices and creativity.

Location: Light House Arts Centre, 1800 Argyle Street

2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Pride Tea at Evergreen House

Join us for an afternoon of tea courtesy of @teapothecarytea and delicious treats! Admission to this event is free, however we do ask that you RSVP in advance - the first 20 people to RSVP will receive a free tea sample courtesy of @teapothecarytea and all those who RSVP will be entered to win a full-size package!

For more details or to RSVP, feel free to call us at (902)464-2300 or email us at info@dartmouthmuseum.ca. Details via Facebook.

Location: 26 Newcastle Street, Dartmouth

8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Masion De Noir: ElleNoir's 20th Dragiversary

Welcome to Masion De Noir: ElleNoir's 20th Dragiversary! Join us for a fabulous night of celebration at the Garrison Brewing Company. Get ready for an evening filled with stunning performances, glitter, and glam.Hosted by elle herself. With an amazing cast RachealLush?, StephPeaks, MikeHunt, X, Nykitene, & AnnaMonaPia. Come and show your support for Elle Noir as we honor her incredible 20 years in the drag community. Don't miss out on this special event - it's going to be a night to remember! See you there!

Tickets: Early bird, $17.31; General admission, $22.63. Doors open at 8, show at 8:30 p.m.

Location: Garrison Brewing Company, 1149 Marginal Road

11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Rainbow Vision Makers Market

Join DifferentFolksHfx for an unforgettable celebration of creativity, identity, and community at the Rainbow Vision Makers Market, featuring over 60 LGBTQIA+ artists, crafters, and creators! Taking place during Pride Month, this vibrant, inclusive market is your chance to support queer-owned small businesses, discover one-of-a-kind handmade goods, and connect with the local queer community in a joyful and affirming space.

From bold art and zines to eco-conscious home goods, custom apparel, jewelry, and more, every booth offers something special, all crafted with love and intention. Whether you're shopping for yourself or looking for the perfect gift, you’ll find it here—and every purchase helps uplift queer voices and creativity.

Location: Light House Arts Centre, 1800 Argyle Street

8:00 p.m. to Midnight

Porthole

Welcome to the Porthole, hosted by BabiaMajora? & LaciaMajora?, and featuring PennyCillin, RichardRockhard, LadyCorbeau?, and Jimmi XOX

Tickets: Presale Tickets, $15; Door Tickets $20. Doors open at 8, show at 8:30.

Location: 2 Crows Brewing Co, 1932 Brunswick Street

4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Club Queirdo: Seed Bead Pride Pins by Cole Harbour Public Library

Join in on the meditative art of seed beading and make a beautiful Pride flag pin. We’ll have all the colours you need for various Pride flags.

Club Queirdo is Cole Harbour’s Interschool GSA, so it is the perfect way to meet other queer teens (although all are welcome as long as they’re allies)!

Join us the first Thursday of each month for a different activity.

Cole Harbour Public Library, no registration, open to students in grades 5-12

Info online.

6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Pride Karaoke

Join us for an evening of fun! Celebrate everyone and join in by participating in an all-ages Pride Karaoke night. ress up in your favourite colour of the rainbow for a chance to win a $25.00 gift card! Details via Facebook.

Location: White Sails Bakery & Deli, 12930 Peggy's Cove Road, Upper Tantallon

10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

DykeNightHalifax presents Super Sapphic - Leaving the Planet

Did you know that the start of Pride festivities in Halifax coincides with Mercury entering Retrograde? Talk about some life-altering changes for dykes everywhere! Thankfully, SUPER SAPPHIC is back to give an intergalactic rave sendoff to the status quo before we all end up moving in with our situationships, getting tattoos of our crushes, or whatever other sapphic schemes the planets may have in store for us. With lesbian and sapphic talent including high-tech DJ sets, performers that are out of this world, and vendors bringing goods from beyond the stars, baby, we're LEAVING THE PLANET!

DJ sets by: Iinchworm, Arxxin, Aniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiita

Featuring the talents of: Lumen Lux, ADHDick, Evren Flows, Vanessa Buttercup, The Lady Corbeau, Madison Cherry, Helena Havok, Persephone Jade, Elle Lixir, Potion, Lacia Majora, Goose, Princess Moonface, Luciana

Tickets: $17 to $22 or $25 at the door.

Location: Seahorse Tavern, 2037 Gottingen Street

10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Family Pride Party

It's a party! Celebrate 2SLGBTQIA+ Pride at the HalifaxPublicLibrary. You are invited to drop in for crafts, activities, and dancing. More info on the library website.

Location: Alderney Gate Public Library, 60 Alderney Drive

11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Pre Pride Drag Brunch

Come join us for a fabulous Pre Pride Brunch at Milestones! Just before Halifax PrideFestival, get in the mood with a delicious meal and great company. Hosted by BrookeRivers and TrinityFoxx, youre in for a great show featuring ElleNoir, KristiDavidson and AsylumJack. Also, get a chance to win a MicMac Mall giftcard! Don't miss out on this opportunity to start the festivities early!

Reservations required, starting at $16.64 invidividually. Doors open at 11, show at noon.

Location: Milestones, 21 Micmac Boulevard, Dartmouth

11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Sackville Pride Carnival

Come and celebrate Pride with the Sackville Public Library - we are having a party and everyone is invited! We’ll have a photo booth, scavenger hunt, mega colouring pages, crafts and more.

Later in the afternoon we will open the program room for BINGO, complete with music, lights, and all the fanfare.More info on the library website.

Location: Sackville Public Library, 636 Sackville Drive

10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

Slurp on the Beach

Hosted by the Nectar Collective, a queer DJ collective: we’re turning up the heat for Slurp on the Beach! Put on something tiny, slather on the SPF & meet us for a night of tropical temptation. This one’s gonna be BIG!

Icon/legend Bored Lord will be joining us all the way from Oakland, CA! And for the first time ever, we’ll have live dancers performing all night long! Come clap those sandy cheeks, jiggle those oiled thighs and BREAK A SWEAT!

Tickets: Early bird, $15; Advance, $20;, $25 at the door.

Location: Marquee Ballroom, 2037 Gottingen Street

11:00 a.m.

PRIDE Bangers & Beer!

We’re grillin’ with pride and you’re all invited! 🎉 Join us at Cavicchi’s for a sizzlin’ good time at our all-day BBQ extravaganza! We’re firing up the grill & pouring local brews (non-alcoholic too) with love & support of our community’s brand-new 2SLGBTQIA+ community-based volunteer organization Bay Pride because they’re on an important mission to increase visibility, allyship, & overall fabulousness: right here in the Bay. 🏳️‍🌈💖

💫 As always: This is a family-friendly, all-are-welcome, come-as-you-are event! 💫 Whether you’re LGBTQIA+, an ally, or just love a good sausage 😉 —we've got a little something for everyone!

RSVP on Facebook.

Location: Cavicchi's Meats, 5411 St. Margarets Bay Road

8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

August Queer Death Salon - Dead People's Stuff

The dead can leave behind so much stuff, from a few sentimental items, to entire homes stuffed to the brim. What to do with it can be complex and filled with conflicting emotions. This is a space to explore our relationships with the physical objects left behind by the dead, what to keep, what to pass on, what we are having hard feelings about, and what we celebrate.

Queer Death Salon is a community space for all 2SLGBTQIA+ people to come together to discuss death, dying and grief. It is a facilitated drop-in discussion space, with the purpose of building connection, skill, and resources for 2SLGBTQIA+ people navigating end of life in our personal lives and in our communities.

Registration: Admission is $0-$30, pay-what-you-can. Queer Death Salon takes place over Zoom, in English, with Automatic Closed Captioning.

6:00 p.m.

LGBT+ MTG Casual Commander Night

Join us for an evening of LGBTQ+ games and fun! Our amazing staff will be hosting a night of Queer Magic Commander! Drop-in friendly and no prior experience is required to play!

Admission is $10+tax per person and will be paid at the event, no need to prepay! The admission fee grants everyone access to both the event, and our collection of 600+ board games before and after the event (provided there is space)!

Please note, the cafe is All Ages for regular games. Any guests under 14 must be accompanied by a chaperone!

Register: While you don’t have to pay in advance seating is limited so please let us know if you can no longer make it! If you have to cancel for any reason, please email events@boardroomgames.ca.

Location: Board Room Game Café, 1256 Barrington Street

10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Free Rainbow Pancake Breakfast

Join us at Power House Youth Centre for a free Rainbow Pancake breakfast on July 17th from 10-11:30 am. Open to 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and allies ages 13-24. More info online.

Location: Power House Youth Centre, 1606 Bell Road

1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Pride Merch & Sign-Making

Join us at Power House on July 17th from 1:30-4:30 for an afternoon of merch making for the upcoming Pride Parade! We will be making signs, pride flag and pronoun buttons, and adorning our sidewalk with affirming and prideful chalk art. This event is free and open to 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and allies ages 13-24. More info online.

Location: Power House Youth Centre, 1606 Bell Road

5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Halifax Pride Flag Raising

Kick off the Halifax Pride Festival with the annual Pride Flag Raising at Grand Parade. This powerful tradition brings together community members and partners to mark the beginning of the festival and honour the resilience, joy, and strength of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. Join us for speeches from our team, government officials, our 2025 Pride Ambassador, and Mayor Andy Filmore to make the official proclamation of Pride. More info online.

Location: Grand Parade

5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Queer Crafternoon & BBQ

Join us for a free BBQ and arts and crafts activities, and make connections across the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in St. Margaret's Bay and beyond. More info online.

Location: Labour Day Picnic Cafe, 12286 Peggys Cove Rd, Glen Haven

6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Drawing Us In: Queer Compassion & Community

Join co-editors and researchers Dr. Phillip Joy (Applied Human Nutrition, Mount Saint Vincent University) and Dr. Megan Aston (School of Nursing, Dalhousie University) for an engaging, heartfelt evening exploring Queer Compassion in 15 Comics — a new illustrated book that brings together queer stories of compassion. Part book launch, part community gathering, this event invites you into a vibrant conversation about what queer compassion looks like in everyday life. Through fifteen comic vignettes created by 2SLGBTQ+ artists and storytellers, the book explores the small acts of kindness, quiet moments of resistance, and deep connections that help us thrive. Come meet the editors, view selected comic panels, and take part in a conversation about queer health, healing, and hope. Whether you're into graphic storytelling, social justice, or just want to feel inspired — this event welcomes all.

Free • All Ages • Dry Event (those under the influence will NOT be permitted to attend) • Light Snacks Provided | More information online.

Let’s gather in community to celebrate queer creativity and the radical power of compassion.

Location: The North Grove, 6 Primrose St, Dartmouth

8:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

melaNATION: A QTBIPOC Showcase

Created by ElleNoir and returning for its biggest year yet, melaNATION is a fierce celebration of QTBIPOC talent. Hosted by Elle herself in honour of her 20th drag anniversary! This year’s showcase features show-stopping drag, live music, and sizzling burlesque, with headliner Jaylene Tyme lighting up the stage.

Doors open at 8:30, meet-and-greet from 8 to 9; and show starts at 9.

Tickets: General admission, $12; General admission and Meet & Greet, $30. This is a 19+ event.

Location: Garrison Grounds

10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Family Pride Party

It's time to celebrate Pride! Drop into Captain William Spry Public Library for stories and songs that celebrate love, identity, and community. We're also making crafts - let your creativity shine with rainbow-coloured masterpieces! More info online.

Location: Captain William Spry Public Library, 16 Sussex Street

11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Back to Our Roots Picnic and Market

Presented as part of Halifax Pride 2025 with the Enchante Network and CGLCC. Celebrate Black queer creativity, resilience, and community at the Back to Our Roots Picnic and Market: a vibrant gathering of local Black 2SLGBTQI+ artisans, makers, and visionaries. Rooted in joy and resistance, this market is more than a place to shop, it's a space to connect, reflect, and flourish together. Come explore handmade goods, art, fashion, and wellness products crafted with care, all while enjoying free food, good vibes, and live music by Black queer and trans artists. Whether you're here to support local talent or just soak in the energy, this is a space for us, by us to shine and grow.

In the spirit of Halifax Pride’s 2025 theme, Flourish, we invite you to celebrate where we come from and everything we’re growing into More info online.

Location: Garrison Grounds

Noon to 2:00 p.m.

Bigger Bodies Picnic

The YouthProject is excited to announce that we will once again be hosting a potluck-style picnic for 2SLGBTQIA+ folks who identify as living in a bigger body. This picnic will be a free gathering held.

This event is for ages 16+ Participants are encouraged to bring any food or snacks of their choice. Participants are also more than welcome to bring food or snacks to share with others, but you are not obligated to. Please be mindful of food allergies if you are planning to bring any items to share. Prepackaged food should come in their original packaging with the ingredients list, and homemade goods should come with an ingredient list if possible. Bringing food or snacks is not mandatory for attending the picnic. The Youth Project will be providing some snacks, drinks, and pastries for those who attend. If you have any specific dietary restrictions, please reach out via email so we can have something prepared for you. Sunscreen will be available on sight.

**This event is intended for folks who identify as living in a bigger body (or those who might identify as larger, plus size, etc). We will not be defining what qualifies as a “bigger body.” If you feel like this space is for you and you want to come, then please attend. If you would like a support person to attend alongside you who does not identify as a bigger-bodied person, this is welcome. If you have any questions, please feel free to email calendula@youthproject.ns.ca

Location: Hope Blooms, 2346 Brunswick Street

5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Queer Connections: Newcomer Picnic

Whether you are new to Halifax or a long-time Haligonian, allow new connections to bloom at the Newcomer Picnic! Bring a blanket or a chair to have some snacks and mingle, or join us for lawn games and bingo, the choice is yours! Get friending at this event co-hosted by QueerArabsHalifax, the RainbowRefugeesNS, and YMCA Centre for Immigrant Programs. More info online.

Location: Garrison Grounds

7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Dyke Night Live - A Sapphic Music Showcase

Get ready for an UNFORGETTABLE night of iconic sapphic bops covered by all your favourite local queer artists and musicians! In true DykeNightHalifax fashion, every person involved in this event (from producers to musicians to singers to graphic designers) is gender diverse!! (Specifically queer women, and trans/nonbinary folks)

Tickets: Early bird, $15; Advance, $20; or $25 at the door. Doors open at 7, show starts at 7:30.

Location: Marquee Ballroom, 2037 Gottingen Street

8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Free Bathhouse Tours

As a part of the 2025 Halifax Pride Festival, NightSpa is opening their doors to the public for a FREE tour night to anyone 19+ who is interested in seeing Halifax's only queer, mixed gender, bathhouse. Tours don’t only show you the facilities and how the equipment works but goes over our rules and etiquette as well. Tours take about 10-15 minutes so arrive any time between the scheduled event time and one of our tour guides will be happy to take you through the space. The spa will not be operating during these tours, but this is still adults only. Members and non-members are welcome to come see the venue so tell your friends! Not a Night Spa member yet? Please take a moment to apply to be a member so you can attend our active events. We do not allow walk ins to these events, and do not accept same day applications so apply now so you can attend later. More info online.

Location: NightSpa, 2199 Gottingen Street

8:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

The Bump

Get ready to feel the fantasy- The Bump is back and bigger than ever. This high-energy drag show is one of Halifax Pride’s most iconic nights, bringing together dazzling local talent and international stars for a night of pure queer spectacle.

This year’s headliner? The one and only Detox! RuPaul’s Drag Race royalty and a true drag icon. Kick off parade weekend with fierce performances, big attitude, and a whole lot of rhinestones. You know her from slaying across your screen on both RuPaul’s Drag Race season 5 and RuPaul’s Drag Race: All Stars season 2, come meet the one and only Detox at Halifax Pride this year. More info online.

Meet-and-greet from 8 to 9; general admission doors open at 8:30, show starts at 9.

Tickets: General admission, $12; General admission and Meet & Greet, $30. This is a 19+ event.

Location: Garrison Grounds

10:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.

Queer Premises: Pride Kick-Off Party

NightSpa kicks-off the 2025 Halifax Pride Festival with a fabulous night of mixed gender bathhouse fun! Halifax's only bathhouse is a queer space open to all genders every week (19+). While everyone is welcome to apply, we are queer focused. We are queer owned and operated, as our staff are all queer/trans with a couple of allies too. Members and their guests, may come rent a locker or pay a little more and party in a private room. Soak in the hot tub or sweat it out in the sauna. Night Spa is an all-accepting space with over 5000 members. While not everyone may be attending for the same reasons, surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals has such a comforting freedom to it. 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. More info online.

Location: NightSpa, 2199 Gottingen Street

Halifax Pride Parade Day

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🏒 HFX Pride Cup 2025

QueerHockeyNovaScotia welcomes queer hockey players to the third annual HFX Pride Cup. Find out more online.

Location: RBC Centre, 259 Commodore Drive, Dartmouth

9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Workout with North Endurance!

Get ready to sweat! North Endurance invites you for a FREE WORKOUT on the Halifax Commons. Back for our fifth year, this is one of our favourite workouts - getting outside and hanging out with all of you! A beginner friendly workout with all bodyweight movements, our team of Trainers - and special guest co-coach Ripped Green! - will help all those attending move safely and affectively to ensure you have fun and get a great workout! So kickstart your Saturday with us and get pumped before the parade!

Look for us on the Halifax Commons between the North Common Public Washroom (Along Cunard St) and the Commons Water Fountain. In the event of rain we'll meet at North Endurance (5687 West St), a short 400m walk from the Commons. Keep an eye on our social media for updates (Instagram, @northendurance). Any questions, please email or DM us!

More ifo online.

Noon to 3:00 p.m.

Halifax Pride Parade

Atlantic Canada’s largest Pride Parade is back! Join us to cheer, dance, and spread joy through the streets of Halifax to celebrate the 2SLGBTQIA+ community! If you want to watch or cheer on the Parade, there are different viewing areas for various accessibility needs. A masked viewing area will be on the Garrison Grounds of the Festival Site, a low sensory viewing area is provided within the John W. Lindsay YMCA on Sackville street. The accessible and described viewing areas can be found on Spring Garden Road.

Starting at the east end (roundabout) of Cogswell St, the parade will head east down Cogswell St, turning south onto Barrington St, west onto Spring Garden Rd, north onto South Park St, and end on Bell Rd/Ahern Ave, at the Garrison Grounds.

More details online.

1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Community Market

Support local 2SLGBTQIA+ vendors by perusing through our Community Market on the Garrison Grounds. Learn about the work done by 2SLGBTQ+ community organizations, and don’t miss out on the Queer-made art, clothes, gender affirming products and so much more that can be found at the Community Market! More info online.

Location: Garrison Grounds

1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Post-Pride Lawn Bowling

Join HRMPrideBowls for a Learn To Bowl Training Session, Music and Dancing, Socialization and Impromptu Lawn Bowling Games. We will begin the event immediately following the Halifax Pride Parade (after our participants have returned from marching in the parade). The end time for the event is approximate, it depends on when everyone is done playing and socializing at the club. Everyone is welcome! You do not need to be a member of HRM Pride Bowls to attend this special event.

Find out more and RSVP on Facebook.

Dress for the weather! Wear the flattest sneakers, sandals or flip flops that you have WITHOUT a heel.

Location: Wanderers Lawn Bowling Club, 5759 Sackville Street

2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Drag on the Main Stage

Join us for Drag on the Mainstage, an all-ages drag showcase sponsored by Needs Convenience. This showcase will give festival goers the chance to witness local drag excellence! Tune in for this fierce afternoon of talent and glamour from our All Ages Area, or with a drink in our 19+ Beverage Area. More info online.

Location: Garrison Grounds

7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Halifax Tides FC Pride Match

Join the Halifax Tides for their first-ever Pride Match on Friday, July 19 at 7:00 PM as the club celebrates 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion, community, and the unifying power of sport. Pride Night is a special celebration, but it represents a commitment that lives year-round, on the pitch, in the stands, and throughout the community. This inaugural event will feature themed programming, vibrant fan activations, and an unforgettable matchday atmosphere. The Tides are proud to play with heart, with purpose, and with pride. It's time to Rise Together at The Wanderers Grounds.

Tickets: Start at $32.66 (including taxes and fees).

Location: Wanderers Grounds, 5819 Sackville Street

8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

DaiseyM’s Rainbow Dance

Come out and join us after the Pride parade for an evening of dancing with your friends or meeting new ones! There is always a huge table for the singles to mingle, 50/50 and door prizes. RSVP on Facebook.

Advanced Tickets, $15 (E-transfer daiseym@ns.sympatico.ca) or $20 at the door. Questions? Text 902-223-7482.

Location: Atlantic Hotel Halifax, 1980 Robie Street

8:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

The Grind

It’s time to move. The Grind is Halifax Pride’s signature late-night dance party, where the beats are heavy, the energy is high, and the dance floor doesn’t quit. Hosted by local fave Jax Irwin, this year’s party is headlined by the genre-blurring, beat-dropping sensation MINOE- bringing fierce sound, queer power, and pure party vibes to the stage. Expect a packed floor, wild visuals, and a DJ lineup that keeps you moving ‘til late.

Tickets: General admission, $12. This is a 19+ event. Doors open at 8:30, show starts at 9.

Location: Garrison Grounds

9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

Kinky Colours 12

Grab your friends and come join while we have our 12th annual Kinky Colours event. This party will be a part of the Halifax Pride Festival and it is always one of the BIGGEST and CRAZIEST Nightshade events and this year it will be happening the same weekend as the Pride Parade so you're not going to want to miss this! So be sure to wear sexy neons or whites to react to the ultra violet lights!

We've got waaay too many black lights and plan to flood every inch of the ballroom with glowing fun! When you're digging through the closet or out shopping for that perfect outfit but you're not sure what will glow and what won't, there are free Ultra Violet apps you can download for your mobile device!

Tickets: $25+tax in advance (nightshadehalifax.com) or $32+tax at the door (19+)

Location: Best Western Plus, Chocolate Lake Hotel Ballroom, 250 St Margarets Bay Road

9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

BearBall - Colours of Pride

Show off your unique style and all things bright and cheerful, at BearBall : Colours of Pride. Celebrate Pride in the summer through a wide spectrum of colourful dress and attire! See shorts and singlets, some garnished with trinkets! With T-shirts and tank tops, coloured mops and high tops! From Latex to neoprene, to casual wear and blue jeans!

Through thick stripes and thin, and everything in between, come out and be a part of the rainbow connection at Bear Ball : Colours of Pride. The lovers, the dreamers and we!

* DJ Joshua Reid returns to fuse Pride Anthems with contemporary beats and dance classics.

* Free Colours of Pride retro photo booth on site!

* Complimentary clothes check!

* Garrison Brewery Prize Draw!

Tickets: $25/30 advance or $35 at the door.

Location: Guild Hall, Atlantica Hotel, 1980 Robie Street

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🏒 HFX Pride Cup 2025

QueerHockeyNovaScotia welcomes queer hockey players to the third annual HFX Pride Cup. Find out more online.

Location: RBC Centre, 259 Commodore Drive, Dartmouth

9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Fit Together: Yoga

Looking to get active with the community? Look no further than the first part of our Active Living series: a community led Yoga class! This low impact session is a great way to find balance within yourself — and with the community. All skill levels are welcome.

This class will be led by Seth Daley, a Yoga Instructor with 25 years of experience. Seth has completed a level 2 YTT and is currently studying the art of advanced Yoga therapeutics.

More info online.

Location: Garrison Grounds

9:30 a.m. to Noon

Networking and Supplier Diversity Information Session Breakfast in Halifax

Discover how supplier diversity can unlock new opportunities for your business and help you build meaningful connections within the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

Join Nic Sánchez, CGLCC Atlantic Business Development Manager, at this FREE event. This exclusive Networking and Supplier Diversity Information Session (+ breakfast!) is your chance to learn more about your supplier diversity certification and network with like-minded folks in the region.

Register online. Spaces are limited.

Location: GlitterBeanCafe, 5896 Spring Garden Road

10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Out n' Aboot: A Pride Hike

Does enjoying trail treats with like minded outdoorsy folks sound appealing to you? Do you like swag and prizes? Then Join MEC Halifax and Hike NS at Hemlock Ravine Park! We will meet in the main parking lot (40 Kent Ave.) to begin our hike at 10:30am. Please wear comfortable quick dry clothing, supportive footwear and bring along a water bottle and snack. The route will be up to 5 km return with some rough terrain and hilly terrain so, some hiking experience is recommended. This hike will have multiple guides at different speeds so no need to worry about keeping up.

Register online.

Hemlock Ravine Park, 40 Kent Avenue

Noon to 2:00 p.m.

Halifax Naked Peace Protest Ride & March

A fun free-spirited tradition that has been held locally for over a decade (and globally for even longer!), where attendees are welcome to strip down and shed their shame as they take to the city streets in celebration of our natural world and the beauty of all bodies! You can Ride or March, whether with your bike, wheelchair, scooter, or your own two feet; whatever gets your body moving! Come join in or show your support by cheering us on! In a time when so many bodies are policed or made the subject of political rhetoric and autonomy taken away, one of the many positive messages we want to promote is that nudity should not be viewed as inherently sexual, but rather should be accepted as a beautiful part of life and a symbol of freedom.

Starting at the Halifax Common. More info online.

1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Music on the Mainstage

Discover the pulse of Halifax’s vibrant 2SLGBTQIA+ music scene with an afternoon packed with incredible local talent on the Mainstage! Headlined by the incomparable Mo Kenney, this lineup features diverse artists ready to showcase their sounds- from soulful melodies to upbeat grooves, there's music for every ear. This event is free, all ages, and promises to have you dancing, singing, or tapping along from start to finish.

Catch the show up close or relax with a cold drink in the 19+ area. More info online.

Location: Garrison Grounds

4:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Sweet & Sour Tea Dance Featuring Sanjina & Callum Colbey

Are you ready to dance the afternoon away? Join hosts TrinityFoxx & BrookeRivers for the third annual - Sweet & Sour Tea Dance with guest Sanjina Dabish Queen from Canada's Drag Race season 5 & content creator Callum Colbey. Including DJ Joshua Reid and drag performers MyaFoxx & RandiERogenous.

Whats a tea dance? Tea dances were events organized on Sunday afternoons in the queer community, originating in New York in the 50s and 60s. Now popular in places like Fire Island, & Provincetown, these events bring community together to celebrate & dance the day away. Our event will allow you to dance, enjoy local drag, GoGo? performers, Sanjina & Callum.

Tickets: $20 Limited Early Bird, $30 General, $10 add on for Meet and Greet. Meet and greet is at 3 p.m.

Location: Garrison Brewing Company, 1149 Marginal Road

6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Drag Bingo

Join your hosts BunniLapin and KristiDavidson for this fun filled, dragged-up version of Bingo. Expect an evening of laughs, performances, and you guessed it — bingo.

Tickets: General admission, $23. This is a 19+ event. General and accessible seating options are available (please be sure to purchase an acessible ticket). Doors open at 6:30, game starts at 7.

Location: Garrison Grounds

7:00 p.m.

The Draggies: Halifax Drag Awards

A celebration of the individuality, creativity, and undeniable talent of our local drag performers, and an award show. From seasoned veterans to rising stars, the nominees represent the peak of Halifax’s drag excellence, pushing the boundaries of self-expression and challenging societal norms with every lip-sync, dance number, and dazzling costume.

Tickets: $10 + fees. Showtime is 7:30pm, doors open at 7:00pm. RSVP on Facebook.

Location: BusStopTheatre, 2203 Gottingen Street

7:30 p.m.

St. Vincent with special guest opener Leanne Hoffman

St. Vincent returns to Halifax for a powerful headlining performance at Jazz Fest. Since her 2007 debut, Annie Clark—aka St. Vincent—has become one of music’s most compelling and unpredictable voices, winning multiple GRAMMYs and captivating audiences around the world. Her latest album, All Born Screaming, is her rawest yet, marking her first fully self-produced record and earning her third GRAMMY for Best Alternative Album.

Expect a night of explosive rock, surreal glamour, and bold reinvention as she brings her new sound—and fan favourites—to the Halifax waterfront.

Tickets: $91, general admission; $102, premium (+ taxes and fees).

Location: 5057 Salter Street

8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Pride History on the Harbour on the 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd

Join local historian, Dan MacKay for a one-hour cruise on the harbour on the quiet, all electric Violet Mac and hear about the history of Pride and the LGBTQIA2+S community in Halifax. $50/person

Location: Halifax Harbour Tours @ Sackville Landing

Call 1-888-343-4621 for information

Book at www.halifaxharbourtours.ca

Subject to weather!

10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Fit Together: Dance Fitness

If you want to get your groove on, get active, and have fun all in one, join us for this Dance Fitness with Mélika! In the second installment of our Active Living series, all skill levels are welcome, so come and dance with the community! More info online.

Location: Garrison Grounds

Noon to 1:00 p.m.

Aqua Drag Fitness

Take a dip into this aquatic fitness class! This is your chance to make some waves at the John W. Lindsay YMCA pool alongside local drag artists, so bring your bathing suit and come on down! More info (including registration link) in the Pride guide.

Note: ID is required upon entry.

Location: John W. Lindsay YMCA, 5640 Sackville Street

4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Elder Hangout with the Elderberries

Join Halifax’s ElderBerries for this elder hangout! This is a chance for Nova Scotia’s 50+ 2SLGBTQIA+ community to connect with one another, and share their experiences. More info online.

Location: Garrison Grounds

5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Rebels in Rhinestones: A Mini Lecture Series on Drag, Burlesque & Queer History

Drag and burlesque have always been more than just entertainment—they are acts of resistance, resilience, and radical self-expression. “Rebels in Rhinestones” is a mini lecture series exploring the intersections of queer performance, history, and activism. Four local performers will each give a 20-minute presentation on topics that uncover the hidden histories, cultural significance, and political impact of these art forms.

Price: Pay-What-You-Can at the door. Doors open at 5:30, show at 6.

Location: Bramble Cafe, 2851 Agricola Street

7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Pride March

Join us in solidarity for our annual March, starting at Province house. Community members will speak words of action and protest. Bring candles as we march to Peace & Friendship Park for a Candlelight Vigil. more info online.

Location: Starting at Province House

7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Eating Disorder Recovery Conversations: 2SLGBTQIA+ Perspectives

Join us during Halifax Pride for a conversation with peers on how eating disorders experiences intersect with our lived experiences as members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. We will have an open discussion about identity, stigma, challenges, triumphs, and recovery maintenance.

Whether you're navigating your own recovery journey or seeking to understand more about diverse perspectives, this in-person event provides a safe and supportive space to learn, share, and connect.

This event is part of our Recovery Conversation series and invites individuals aged 17+ to share in a discussion about paths to eating disorders recovery. Light snacks will be provided. Register now for free to secure your spot!

Register: Register online.

Location: Lindsay Children’s Room (2nd Floor), Halifax Central Library, 5440 Spring Garden Road

8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Candlelight Vigil

The Candlelight Vigil at Peace & Friendship Park is a chance for the community to mourn, commemorate, and honour the friends, family and community members lost this year. More info online.

Location: Peace and Friendship Park

8:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Anna Mona-Pia's Farewell Cabaret

This is a show to celebrate the last 4 years of shows before AnnaMonaPia moves to Vancouver. Expect a night of comedy, tears, and great drag. This event will be one of a kind, featuring live vocals, stories, and iconic drag performances by some of Halifax's favourites.

All seating is General Admission and will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets are non-refundable, and Stardust cannot guarantee your party sits together, so if you have a larger party, please arrive early. All tickets not redeemed by 8:45 pm will be resold to those waiting.

Tickets: By donation. Doors open at 8, show starts at 9.

Location: StardustBar, 1688 Barrington Street

8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Pride History Tour on the Harbour

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10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Fit Together: Evolve Boot Camp

As the third installment of our Active Living series, this boot camp will help community members get active, evolve and flourish. Join us on the Garrison Grounds to work up a sweat. All experience levels are welcome. More info online.

Location: Garrison Grounds

Noon to 3:00 p.m.

Two-Spirit Teachings & Storytelling Circle

In collaboration with the WabanakiTwoSpiritAlliance, join us for an intimate circle led by Elders, Knowledge Keepers, or Two-Spirit leaders sharing teachings on roles, responsibilities, and wellness. This space will focus on cultural grounding and traditional knowledge. This event will take place in an on-site Teepee on the Garrison Grounds and is open to the public. More info online.

Location: Garrison Grounds

4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Trans & Non-binary Hangout (Closed Space)

This Trans and Non-binary hangout is a chance to share joy! Join us for two hours of mingling and open mic celebrations from Trans and Non-Binary community members! Whether it is poetry, song, or spoken word, let your radiant voice be heard in a safe and affirming space — join us to celebrate Trans and Non-binary joy! More info online.

Location: Garrison Grounds

6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Dodgeball Learn-to-Play with Halifax Rainbow Dodgeball

This HalifaxRainbowDodgeball-led event will allow newcomers and pros to have some low stakes fun on the dodgeball court! This inclusive learn-to-play session at the YMCA will allow attendees to get to know the game and the community in a supportive and inclusive environment. You’ll have a ball! More information (including advance registration link) online. ID is required for entry.

Location: John W. Lindsay YMCA, 5640 Sackville Street

6:45 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Pride Scrimmage

Come celebrate Pride with the Anchor City Rollers with a special scrimmage. What is a scrimmage? It's a fun, low-stakes game of roller derby where the league (and close friends!) split into two teams to play each other. It's a great learning opportunity for all of our players and officials, but with all the hard-hitting action of a full-length roller derby bout. In celebration of the Halifax Pride festival, we'll be donning our rainbows and showing off our queer joy (while consensually hitting each other!)

More information (including required forms) online. Skaters and officials must arrive by 6:30, doors open for spectators at 6:45, play starts at 7.

Location: Cole Harbour Place, 51 Forest Hills Pkwy, Dartmouth

8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Pride History Tour on the Harbour

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8:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Queer Comedy

Laugh to a rainbow of fabulous comics, hosted by Alva Sparkles. Atlantic Canada's best queer comedians will have you cackling and crying "IT'S SO TRUE!"

Tickets: Early bird tickets start at $11.98.

Location: RumoursHFX, 1668 Lower Water Street

9:00 p.m. to Midnight

Youth Prom

Join Halifax Pride and the Youth Project for this night to remember! The youth prom is a space for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth to celebrate their Queerness with old friends and new. Whether you’re dancing the night away or snapping pics in the photo booth, the Youth Prom is a time for celebration!

This event is for youth 19 and under. More info online.

Location: Garrison Grounds

10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Fit Together: Pilates with Aura Wellness

In the final event of our Active Living series, come work up a sweat with a group Pilates session! All skill levels are welcome. More info online.

Location: Garrison Grounds

10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Puppet Show: Prince & Knight

Join us for a magical puppet show featuring the beloved story Prince & Knight! Watch as the tale of courage, love, and friendship comes to life with colourful puppets and lively storytelling. It’s a joyful celebration of bravery and being true to yourself.

Tickets will be given out 30 minutes before the program starts More info online.

Location: Keshen Goodman Public Library, 330 Lacewood Drive

11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Pride Family BBQ

Adsum for Women and Children's Annual Pride BBQ is will showcase games, fun and a free sale for community members. More info online.

Location: The Rose, 5944 South Street

Noon to 3:00 p.m.

Two-Spirit Panel: Resistance, Resurgence and Joy

In collaboration with the WabanakiTwoSpiritAlliance, for this panel discussion featuring Two-Spirit youth, adults, and Elders reflecting on identity, advocacy, and community care. This event will take place within an on-site Teepee on Garrison Grounds. More info online.

Location: Garrison Grounds

4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

QTBIPOC Hangout (Closed Space)

QTBIPOC community members are encouraged to join us on the Garrison Grounds for this fun filled hangout! Info online.

Location: Garrison Grounds

5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Zumba Drag Fitness

Get ready to shimmy, shake and sparkle at Zumba Drag Fitness! Whether you’re a zumba pro or just joining for the vibes, all skill levels are welcome! Sweating has never looked so good!

ID is required upon entry. More info (including registration link) online.

Location: John W. Lindsay YMCA, 5640 Sackville Street

6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

OPEN BOOK: A 2SLGBTQIA+ Human Library

OPEN BOOK: A 2SLGBTQIA+ Human Library is a powerful storytelling event that brings together 2SLGBTQIA+ newcomer and refugee community members from around the world to share their lived experiences in a safe, affirming, and inclusive environment. Hosted by the Rainbow Refugee Association of Nova Scotia (RRANS) in partnership with QueerArabsHalifax, the YMCA Centre for Immigrant Programs, and HalifaxPublicLibrary, the event transforms people into “human books” who engage in one-on-one or small group conversations with attendees. These “books” include refugees, newcomers, and long-time residents, each offering personal narratives that explore themes of identity, migration, resilience, and belonging. Held annually for the last couple of years at the Halifax Central Library, OPEN BOOK creates opportunities for empathy, connection, and learning between participants and the broader public. The event challenges stigma and stereotypes while fostering meaningful dialogue and community understanding. The Human Library continues to be an accessible, impactful, and community-driven initiative that uplifts the voices of 2SLGBTQIA+ newcomers and refugees and builds bridges across cultures and lived experiences. More info in Pride guide.

Location: Central Library, 5440 Spring Garden Road

6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Board Room Trivia: Drag Race Trivia Hosted by Anna Mona-Pia!

Come celebrate Pride at the Board Room Game Cafe by playing some Drag Race Trivia with AnnaMonaPia! Come dressed however makes you feel comfortable and get ready to test your sickening knowledge of all things drag race. It's Pride month in Nova Scotia! To celebrate, we will be donating half the admission fee from Drag Race Trivia to the Halifax Sexual Heath Centre (HSHC)! All the money we donate will be put toward the HSHC's social work program, which provides readiness letters for gender-affirming care for free to patients!

Tickets: $10 (+ tax) per person but must register as teams.

Location: Board Room Game Café, 1256 Barrington Street

7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Crystal Queer - A Sober Drag Show

Step into a world of glitter, glamour, and fabulous performances to get into the spirit of Pride; without the actual spirits! Come celebrate Pride with us! Get ready to dance, cheer, and experience the magic of drag in a substance-free environment for the second year in a row. There will be a variety of non-alcoholic beverage options, including but not limited to tea, coffee, soda, juice, mocktails and more!

Hosted by LydiaSapphire with performances by ElleLixir, G-Spott, Matricide, Rustie Drawl, Rita Booke, Mark Sizzum.

Tickets: Start at $11.30.

Location: BusStopTheatre, 2203 Gottingen Street

7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

OUTSpoken: an Evening With Fae Johnstone

Join us for an evening of conversation with Fae Johnstone, executive director of Queer Momentum, Canada’s leading 2SLGBTQIA+ political advocacy organization. Joined by Mica B. Daurie, founder of Trans/Non-Binary Rights Advocacy Nova Scotia, the two will engage in a thoughtful discussion around national queer and trans advocacy in the face of a changing political climate, and a new federal government. Info in the Pride guide.

Location: Neptune Scotiabank Studio, 1593 Argyle Street

8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Pride History Tour on the Harbour

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Noon to 4:00 p.m.

Creative Drop-In: Beading & Resistance Art

An open, youth- and family-friendly space with crafting, reflection stations, and cultural artwork. The WabanakiTwoSpiritAlliance’s Elder in Residence Veronica will support with a display featuring feathers, hides, dreamcatchers, and teachings connected to the medicine wheel. This event will be hosted in collaboration with the Wabanaki Two Spirit Alliance and will take place within an on-site Teepee on the Garrison Grounds. Details in the Pride guide.

Location: Garrison Grounds

4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Sapphic Hangout (Closed Space)

Wanting to make friends in the Sapphic social scene? Look no further than the Sapphic Hangout! This picnic hangout will have games, crafts, and more! Bring your own blanket, and get ready for a great time with old friends and new! Details in the Pride guide.

Location: Garrison Grounds

6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Night's Paw ~ Pet Night

Are you tired of being a human? Try being a pet instead ;3~ This is a special party for Pups, Furs, Pets & Handlers, and Enthusiasts! Relax and romp around as a silly pet or let your wild side out to play. Roll over, crawl, bark, wag, play tug-of-war, get/give pets and belly rubs, or get walked around on a leash! Animal attire, pup gear, and other wild wear are welcome and encouraged, though not required. Wear whatever you like (or nothing at all). This event is open to people & pets of all genders, identities, and orientations. If interested in attending, please apply for membership at http://NightSpa.ca.

Location: NightSpa, 2199 Gottingen Street

7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

X of Pride Pageant

XofPride is an annual drag pageant hosted by BridgetVonSnaps and RandiERogenous. Eight contestants will bring their best drag runways and talents for a chance to win $350 cash. Get ready for big looks and big stars as they take the stage and compete for the grand prize.

Tickets: $15, early bird; $20, general admission; $10, BIPOC community (all subject to fees and taxes).

Location: Grafton Street Dinner Theatre, 1741 Grafton Street

7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

"Tarps Off in the Gym" - An All Bodies Gender Euphoric Fitness Class

"Tarp's Off at The Gym" is meant to be a gender euphoric experience at the gym for anyone, women, trans, two-spirit, non-binary/gender-queer and all who have ever wanted to experience shirtless lifting in a body positive, safe space. The class will include low-impact activities, and will teach participants the basics of squatting, deadlifting and strict pressing; taught by non-binary personal trainer Catherine Hoekstra.

Registration: Starts at $5. Attendance is capped due to space and equipment limits.

Location: North Endurance, 5687 West Street - Enter the door on the side of the building that faces the Station 3 Fire Dept.

7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Haliwood Queers with Eastern Front Theatre

A hilarious quiz show featuring some of Haliwood’s most famous faces. Join host AnnaMonaPia and a slew of queer Halifamous celebrities in a classic game of trivia tic-tac-toe. Contestants from the audience will compete for glamorous local prizes, wading through campy questions and hilarious answers to determine who is telling the truth, and who is bluffing.

This hilarious night includes performances by ElleNoir and RougeFatale, and features sociologist RobertWright, MLA Dr. LisaLachance, and more!

Tickets: pay-what-you-can starting at $15.

Location: Alderney Landing, 60 Alderney Drive

8:00 p.m. to Midnight

Porthole Genderf*cked Pride

Welcome to Porthole at 2 Crows, featuring an all trans and gender queer cast! This special edition will be Pay What You Can thanks to Halifax Pride, come celebrate with us no matter your financial situation. Hosted by BabiaMajora? & LaciaMajora?, and featuring MikeHunt, QueeraBang?, JoMama?, HelenaHavok?.

Tickets: Pay-what-you-can. Doors open at 8, show at 8:30.

Location: 2 Crows Brewing Co, 1932 Brunswick Street

9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

Dyke Night

It is exactly what it sounds like! A night for Dykes* with music from DJ ambieNsound, free pool and good vibes all night. Details in the Pride Guide.

Location: Charlie's Club, 5580 Cunard 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

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

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

10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

Planet Pride Space Rave

The 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 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.

10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Rainbow Cup 2025

HalifaxRainbowDodgeball is hosting its fourth annual LGBT dodgeball tournament during Halifax PrideFestival. Registration cost is $25 per participant.

Everyone signs up as an individual, and we will put you on a team! The tournament includes round-robin games and an single-elimination playoff. As usual, we'll be playing adapted WDBF rules with 7" foam balls. One team will win the honour of being immortalized on the coveted Rainbow Cup trophy. This is a rec tournament, and we have a wide range of player abilities. The objective is for a fun and social LGBT tournament. There will be an official afterparty as well as a number of other events happening that weekend for Halifax Pride!

Registration: Online; to confirm your registration, send your $25 fee via eTransfer to dodgeballhalifax@gmail.com

Location: Zatzman Sportsplex, 110 Wyse Road, Dartmouth

9:00 p.m. to 3:30 a.m.

Sauna Vol. 3: Pride Edition

Purveyors of esoteric soundscapes for hypnotic dance release returns on July 26th for a special Pride edition of Sauna. So happy to bring a full lineup of queers making waves in dance music & performance!

Tickets: Tickets start at $16.95 and are up to $28.25.

Location: RumoursHFX, 1668 Lower Water Street.

10:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.

🏳️‍🌈Eden Unleashed: Dance Party by Nauticus Events

Two incredible headliners.

One unforgettable night to close out Halifax Pride.

🎧 Sophie Jones (TO) — fierce, chic, and a rising powerhouse who’s lit up Osheaga, The Boiler Room, and Toronto Pride with her sleek, signature style as both DJ and prominent event producer.

🎧 Reid Bourgeois (MTL) — deep, textured, and rhythmically bold behind the decks, a house and techno DJ/producer sharing stages with legends like David Morales, Horse Meat Disco, and Morgan Page.

Together, they’ll guide us through a soundscape of house, disco, and club energy in its purest form. Powered by Wasko AV’s LED design, lasers by Nauticus, and Light House’s epic sound and lighting system, get ready for a full-sensory feast that will keep you moving all night long.🎵

Proceeds will support Bryony House, offering care and shelter for women and children that is inclusive of non-binary and transgender women facing intimate partner violence.💗

Queer. Inclusive. Unapologetic. Euphoric. This is EDEN UNLEASHED.🔥

Cost: Tickets ($29 presale) can be purchased at the NauticusEvents website: https://www.nauticus.ca/tickets

Location: The Light House Arts Centre, 1800 Argyle Street

4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Dykes Vs Divas Ball Game

The fiercest, most fabulous and absolutely gay game of kickball is back again! Bring a blanket, bring a chair, bring a smile! Halifax Pride will also be hosting a fundraising BBQ so enjoy some food and drink while the antics of the game unfold!

More information and sign-up sheet online.

Location: North Commons Ball Diamond #7

6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Bodyworks: A Trans Drag and Burlesque Showcase

Bodyworks is a drag and burlesque show featuring a diverse cast of trans and gender diverse performers. Back by popular demand, this show aims to challenge the assumption that trans bodies are solely a source of trauma, that all trans bodies are "wrong" or "bad". Performers play with the theme of the body to explore their own experiences. Bodyworks is educational, campy, and a space for queer and trans joy.

Tickets: $15 online. Doors open at 6:30, show at 7.

Location: BusStopTheatre, 2203 Gottingen Street

8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Halifax Pride Party Cruise presented by Ambassatours

Celebrate Halifax PrideFestival with an unforgettable two-hour party cruise with music, dancing, and good vibes! Set sail to the sounds of DJ Manny Dingo, enjoy cold drinks from our fully stocked bar, and take in stunning harbour views as we bring the party to the water for this one-night-only cruise. Whether you're celebrating with friends or meeting new ones, this is your chance to feel the love and the energy on Halifax’s best floating dance club!

Tickets: Adult: $38.69 (HST & Booking Fee Extra).

Location: Cable Wharf, 1751 Lower Water Street

8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

August Queer Death Salon - Fear of Death

Thanatophobia is the fear of death. It can involve fear of the dying process (often a fear of pain or discomfort), fear of the afterlife (or lack thereof), fear of being forgotten, fear that life is meaningless, and fear of missing out! This month we will be talking about our fears around our own deaths, how we manage them, and how we don't!

Queer Death Salon is a community space for all 2SLGBTQIA+ people to come together to discuss death, dying and grief. It is a facilitated drop-in discussion space, with the purpose of building connection, skill, and resources for 2SLGBTQIA+ people navigating end of life in our personal lives and in our communities.

Registration: Admission is $0-$30, pay-what-you-can. Queer Death Salon takes place over Zoom, in English, with Automatic Closed Captioning.

9:00 pm to 1:00 am

Dark Carnival 11

Think dark and scary, twisted and demented type of circus sideshow. Creepy clowns, fire breathers, sword swallowers & lion tamers, come dressed as your favorite circus or sideshow performers!

Now although there is no dress code, it is strongly suggested that you dress in theme or some type of alternative wear is suggested. If you don't know what to wear then black clothing is strongly suggested but again try to dress in something you would consider sexy and edgy.

Tickets: $25+tax in advance (nightshadehalifax.com) or $32+tax at the door (19+)

Location: Best Western Plus, Chocolate Lake Hotel Ballroom, 250 St Margarets Bay Road

7:30 p.m.

Golden Girls - The Laughs Continue

Miami’s sassiest seniors return for one more hurrah in an all new show. Story by Robert Leleux. Directed by Eric Swanson. Imagine what the gals would be doing today if they were still alive. Get ready for the hilarious shenanigans.

2025 finds Sophia out on bail, after being busted by the DEA for running a drug ring at Shady Pines. Blanche and Rose have founded CreakN, a thriving sex app for seniors. And Dorothy is trying to hold it all together, with help from her much younger, sex-crazed love interest. Relive the heartfelt hilarity of four ladies who never stopped being your friends! Learn more about this drag-tastic adaption on their website.

There will be a 20-minute intermission.

Tickets: Starting at $44.25.

Location: Dalhousie Arts Centre, 6101 University Ave

2:00 p.m.

Golden Girls - The Laughs Continue

Miami’s sassiest seniors return for one more hurrah in an all new show. Story by Robert Leleux. Directed by Eric Swanson. Imagine what the gals would be doing today if they were still alive. Get ready for the hilarious shenanigans.

2025 finds Sophia out on bail, after being busted by the DEA for running a drug ring at Shady Pines. Blanche and Rose have founded CreakN, a thriving sex app for seniors. And Dorothy is trying to hold it all together, with help from her much younger, sex-crazed love interest. Relive the heartfelt hilarity of four ladies who never stopped being your friends! Learn more about this drag-tastic adaption on their website.

There will be a 20-minute intermission.

Tickets: Starting at $44.25.

Location: Dalhousie Arts Centre, 6101 University Ave

7:30 p.m.

Golden Girls - The Laughs Continue

Miami’s sassiest seniors return for one more hurrah in an all new show. Story by Robert Leleux. Directed by Eric Swanson. Imagine what the gals would be doing today if they were still alive. Get ready for the hilarious shenanigans.

2025 finds Sophia out on bail, after being busted by the DEA for running a drug ring at Shady Pines. Blanche and Rose have founded CreakN, a thriving sex app for seniors. And Dorothy is trying to hold it all together, with help from her much younger, sex-crazed love interest. Relive the heartfelt hilarity of four ladies who never stopped being your friends! Learn more about this drag-tastic adaption on their website.

There will be a 20-minute intermission.

Tickets: Starting at $44.25.

Location: Dalhousie Arts Centre, 6101 University Ave

9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

Pirate Party 9

Well shiver my timbers and prepare to be boarded! Grab a mate and throw on your best pirate or wench outfits and set sail to our kinky lagoon.

Now although there is no dress code, it is strongly suggested that you dress in theme or some type of alternative wear is suggested. If you don't know what to wear then black clothing is strongly suggested but again try to dress in something you would consider sexy and edgy.

Tickets: [$25+tax in advance (nightshadehalifax.com) or $32+tax at the door (19+)

Location: Best Western Plus, Chocolate Lake Hotel Ballroom, 250 St Margarets Bay Road

2:00 p.m.

Golden Girls - The Laughs Continue

Miami’s sassiest seniors return for one more hurrah in an all new show. Story by Robert Leleux. Directed by Eric Swanson. Imagine what the gals would be doing today if they were still alive. Get ready for the hilarious shenanigans.

2025 finds Sophia out on bail, after being busted by the DEA for running a drug ring at Shady Pines. Blanche and Rose have founded CreakN, a thriving sex app for seniors. And Dorothy is trying to hold it all together, with help from her much younger, sex-crazed love interest. Relive the heartfelt hilarity of four ladies who never stopped being your friends! Learn more about this drag-tastic adaption on their website.

There will be a 20-minute intermission.

Tickets: Starting at $44.25.

Location: Dalhousie Arts Centre, 6101 University Ave

11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

CGLCC Connect Halifax

Join us in Halifax for CGLCC Connect, a unique event that brings together LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, and allies in a vibrant, inclusive environment. This is your chance to discover new business opportunities, establish valuable connections, and participate in thought-provoking discussions that pave the way for long-term success. This event combines insightful breakout, impactful networking, and personalized opportunities designed to support the growth of LGBTQ+ businesses and promote supplier diversity.

Find out more and register online.

9:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

🏳️‍🌈 Dance Party by NauticusEvents

A new series - details coming in August 2025!

9:00 pm to 1:00 am

Kinky NYE 2K26

Join us as we count down to midnight for the last time in 2024! Come celebrate all the fun that was had in the old year and ring in the new year with all of your friends and in style, the way that only a Nightshade party can!

Now although there is no dress code, it is strongly suggested that you dress in theme or some type of alternative wear is suggested. If you don't know what to wear then black clothing is strongly suggested but again try to dress in something you would consider sexy and edgy.

Tickets: $25+tax in advance (nightshadehalifax.com) or $32+tax at the door (19+)

Location: Best Western Plus, Chocolate Lake Hotel Ballroom, 250 St Margarets Bay Road

All Day

International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT)