7:30 p.m.

Fruit Machine

The 1960s saw the Royal Canadian Mounted Police double down on their already aggressive campaign to eliminate homosexuals from the civil service. Driven by cold war induced paranoia of security risks the RCMP pointed their attention at the queer communities for their perceived “character weaknesses.” Taking historical text, real-life accounts, poetry, and movement Fruit Machine tells the story of hundreds through the bodies of four: Harold, a man who believes he’s found the perfect balance between his personal and professional life, Herbert a man pushed into a corner by the very institution he swore allegiance with, Sue a talented woman with a bright future, and Yvette a young woman still looking for her community. All struggling to avoid the watchful eyes and clicking shutters of the RCMP’s invasive lens.

Intimacy turned into evidence. How can you feel safe when the watchdogs of democracy have made you public enemy number one?

Fruit Machine, the debut creation from director Alex Rioux in collaboration with Solo Chicken Productions, is both a haunting look at the harm paranoia-driven policy can do to vulnerable communities, and a memorial to the brave and powerful queer individuals who resisted an insidious, dehumanizing security campaign.

Part of Eastern Front Theatre's 2025 Stages Festival.

Tickets: Range from $20 to $40 (+ taxes).

Location: Alderney Landing, 60 Alderney Drive

7:30 p.m.

Fruit Machine

The 1960s saw the Royal Canadian Mounted Police double down on their already aggressive campaign to eliminate homosexuals from the civil service. Driven by cold war induced paranoia of security risks the RCMP pointed their attention at the queer communities for their perceived “character weaknesses.” Taking historical text, real-life accounts, poetry, and movement Fruit Machine tells the story of hundreds through the bodies of four: Harold, a man who believes he’s found the perfect balance between his personal and professional life, Herbert a man pushed into a corner by the very institution he swore allegiance with, Sue a talented woman with a bright future, and Yvette a young woman still looking for her community. All struggling to avoid the watchful eyes and clicking shutters of the RCMP’s invasive lens.

Intimacy turned into evidence. How can you feel safe when the watchdogs of democracy have made you public enemy number one?

Fruit Machine, the debut creation from director Alex Rioux in collaboration with Solo Chicken Productions, is both a haunting look at the harm paranoia-driven policy can do to vulnerable communities, and a memorial to the brave and powerful queer individuals who resisted an insidious, dehumanizing security campaign.

Part of Eastern Front Theatre's 2025 Stages Festival.

Tickets: Range from $20 to $40 (+ taxes).

Location: Alderney Landing, 60 Alderney Drive

8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

Kink-A-Palooza - Primal Urges

Feeling feral? Ready to unleash your wild side? We got you! KINK•A•PALOOZA is back! HaliHoEvents and RumoursHFX are bringing you another night of pleasure and pain, of watching and being watched, of dressing up and dressing down, of leaving it all on the dancefloor! And, this time, the theme is PRIMAL URGES! So, don’t wait! Text your play partner, poly partner, FWB, BFF, or curious boo, plan your animal-inspired outfit, and get ready to kink like you mean it!

Tickets: $20 early bird (+ fees), $25 advance (+ fees), $35 at the door.

Location: RumoursHFX, 1668 Lower Water 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

Evening

TransFemmeConnection

Our monthly meetup! Come make some trans femme connections, play board games, chat about your favorite things (someone will absolutely know that obscure niche music artist you listen to) and make some friends!

Contact for more information: transfemmeconnection@protonmail.com

7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Cirque du Sluts 🎪

A romp-a-roo drag show full of silly circus vibes and fabulous performances. We even have games where you can win sponsored prizes! Join us at the Mouse Trap for a night of fierce circus-y drag performances by 6 local drag performers: Princess Arioulla and Persymphony (your hosts!) with Rustie Dawl, Rita Booke, Will Liquor ...and a surprise debut!

Enjoy drinks and food from Good Robot (their snack are soooo tasty!) plus we have prizes from local businesses that you can win!

Tickets: $10 (+ fees) in advance or $15 the door. Doors open at 7:30, show starts at 8.

Location: Good Robot Brewing, 2736 Robie Street

1-6pm

Radstorm Forever!!

RadStorm has received a massive donation from DrBobFredrickson which allows them to buy the building and they are CELEBRATING with music, food and community!

Refreshments will be provided, there will be tours of the RadStorm facility, and the launch of a zine all about Dr Bob's work in Halifax.

All welcome, no need to RSVP

Schedule details are TBA and will be posted here.

At: RadStorm, 2177 Gottingen St

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

Noon to 1:00 p.m.

Drag Queen Storytime & Pride Flag Raising

Join Drag Queen, ShaylaShenanigans, for an inclusive storytime followed by the raising of the Pride flag on the front lawn of the library.

Afterwards, come inside for colouring with Shayla and Pride-themed crafts. Light refreshments will be served. More info on the library website.

Location: J. D. Shatford Memorial Public Library, 10353 St. Margarets Bay Road, Hubbards

6:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Castration Movie Anthology I. Traps

Castration Movie is a labyrinthine post-modern epic about gender. A trans woman named Michaela “Traps” Sinclair (filmmaker Louise Weard) is a sex worker in Vancouver who splits her time between seeing clients and hanging out with her group of trans friends. As the weight of the world piles up on her she decides to reclaim some sense of control by seeking out a back-alley orchiectomy. The first part of Castration Movie (running 275 minutes with an intermission) contains two chapters:

In Chapter i. Incel Superman, a production assistant named Turner Stewart (Noah Baker) sees his world spiral out of control as he uncompromisingly attempts to shape his life into the one he feels he deserves.

In Chapter ii. Traps Swan Princess, a trans sex worker named Michaela “Traps” Sinclair (Louise Weard) finds her relationships becoming increasingly strained as she decides to pursue motherhood.

Tickets: $17.31.

Location: BusStopTheatre, 2203 Gottingen Street

9:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

City Native 2: A Two-Spirit Drag Show

Join your hosts Nykitene and KAGE as they host the return of City Native: A Two-Spirit Drag Show at Staggers Pub & Grub! Featuring special guests MyaFoxx and CiceroCrow?! Join us for a night of fun, laughs, and fierce Two-Spirit drag and artistry!

Tickets: Early bird, $11.98; general admission $17.31.

Location: StaggersPub, 29 Portland Street, Dartmouth

All Day

Beginning of the HalifaxPublicLibrary's Pride Month

11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Dis-Drag! All Ages Brunch at The Pink Piano

Get ready for a magical, musical, and marvelously drag-tastic morning! Join us for an all ages drag brunch filled with dazzling performances, big laughs, and joyful vibes — perfect for the whole family!

Hosted by: SunnyDaye & RougeFatale – two of Halifax’s most iconic performers! With special performances by: ElleLixir, CookieCunningham, ProshennaRett, AsylumJack

Tickets: $45.60 (including taxes) covers admission to the show, delicious continental breakfast featuring house-made treats, coffee or tea.

Location: The Pink Piano Cafe & Lounge, 585 Sackville Drive, Lower Sackville

1:00 p.m.

Drag Brunch for Shelter

Funds raised will support programs and charities addressing intimate partner violence. Hosted by BunniLapin, featuring KristiDavidson, ZaraMatrix, ElleNoir, and MyaFoxx

Tickets: $30 per person but reservations are per table. Doors open at 1, show at 1:30.

Location: The Basement of the Economy Shoe Shop, 1663 Argyle Street

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

YouthProject Housing Support Drop-in

The Youth Project Housing Support Program will be on hand to meet with 2SLGBTQIA+ folks ages 16 - 30 who need support finding housing or navigating housing insecurity. The Youth Project is able to offer many services including: eviction prevention, emergency shelter navigation, subsidy application support, ID assistance, transition support, and community health support.

Priority for this program is for those who are currently unhoused/homeless or at immediate risk of losing housing. More info online. Contact for additional information.

Location: Community Room | Floor 1, Alderney Gate Public Library, 60 Alderney Drive

9:30 p.m.

Community Safety & Care Virtual Workshop

Join us for this timely workshop to learn ways to protect marginalized communities at protests and events, through effective de-escalation and creative nonviolence. Come enhance your toolbelt and get tips on creating safety teams in your area!

Led by experienced Community Protection Facilitator, and Head of Security at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, Aidan McKendrick!

Aidan (He/Him) is a first generation Canadian and part of the disabled queer community. Growing up in a small southern Ontario community, he witnessed the effects of poverty and addiction firsthand. He studied at Western University and Fanshawe College with a scholarship to a joint specialized media program (Media Theory and Production).

Throughout his student and adult life, Aidan has dedicated himself to volunteering for various causes, including food banks, human rights movements, and community skill-building networks. Most notable would be his work with Food Not Bombs, from serving, fundraising, marshalling and leading; Food Not Bombs provided barrier-free food to folks in need. Through this volunteering and especially marshalling protests and food banks, he learned his love of community protection, utilizing de-escalation, comedy, and general kindness to folks of all walks of life.

This led him to a career in security in the queer village and currently as the head of security at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre (Toronto). Being the oldest and largest queer threatre in the world, Aidan leads the security team and teaches self defense classes for the queer community. He is actively working to create more programming for marginalized communities to learn to protect and care for themselves and others.

Register via Zoom. After registering, you will receive an email confirmation.

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

Club Queirdo: Bitty Bakery Bookshop by Cole Harbour Public Library

Who hasn’t wanted to open their own little bookstore that also serves delicious treats? Books make dreams come true… this time by literally becoming the shop of your dreams, complete with tiny books and tinier baked goods!

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 7-12

Info online.

7:30 p.m.

Wanderlust: A Ticket to Anywhere

This June, HalifaxGayMensChorus are setting off on a musical journey—no passport required. Wanderlust brings together songs of travel, adventure, and longing, capturing the joy of new experiences and the pull of home. Whether you’re chasing distant horizons or finding magic in the familiar, this concert is your ticket to everywhere.

Tickets: available online.

Location: StAndrewsUnitedChurch, 6036 Coburg Road. The entrance is through the side doors of the church.

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

10:00 p.m.

YAS Halifax Drag Fest

Get ready to slay all weekend long at YAS Halifax Drag Fest! A fierce celebration of drag, queerness, and community taking over the Marquee Ballroom this Pride Month!

Friday night = Brat 365 - The Brat Anniversary Party

Tickets available online.

Location: Marquee Ballroom, 2037 Gottingen Street

Noon to 2:00 p.m.

High Heels & Hashbrowns Drag Brunch

Get ready to sizzle at the most fabulous brunch in town! Join The HausOfTowers and some extra special guests for a morning of glamour, glitter, and good vibes at High Heels & Hashbrowns — a drag brunch where the heels are high and the hashbrowns are hot!

Expect fierce performances, stunning outfits, and non-stop entertainment that will leave you gagging for more. Whether you're brunching with your besties or just living for the lewks, this is one show you don’t want to miss.

Tickets: $12.59 (including fees).

Location: Freeman's Little New York, 3671 Dutch Village Road

4:00 p.m.

Yas Halifax Drag Fest

Get ready to slay all weekend long at YAS Halifax Drag Fest! A fierce celebration of drag, queerness, and community taking over the Marquee Ballroom this Pride Month!

Saturday = The Pride Market with drag pop-ups, local vendors, and more.

Tickets available online.

Location: Marquee Ballroom, 2037 Gottingen Street

7:30 p.m.

Wanderlust: A Ticket to Anywhere

This June, HalifaxGayMensChorus are setting off on a musical journey—no passport required. Wanderlust brings together songs of travel, adventure, and longing, capturing the joy of new experiences and the pull of home. Whether you’re chasing distant horizons or finding magic in the familiar, this concert is your ticket to everywhere.

Note: this performance includes ASL interpretation.

Tickets: available online.

Location: StAndrewsUnitedChurch, 6036 Coburg Road. The entrance is through the side doors of the church.

8:30 p.m.

Guess - Drag and Burlesque Show

What's this? You have to guess.

A mixture of drag and burlesque with music by Charli Xcx and Bille Eilish. Hosted by RichardRockhard and RandiERogenous, featuring, LaciaMajora?, ElleLixir, and ColinSick.

Tickets: $15 presale (e-transfer to richardrockhardbookings@gmail.com) or $20 at the door. Doors open at 8:30, show at 9.

Location: StaggersPub, 26 Portland Street, Dartmouth

10:00 p.m.

Yas Halifax Drag Fest

Get ready to slay all weekend long at YAS Halifax Drag Fest! A fierce celebration of drag, queerness, and community taking over the Marquee Ballroom this Pride Month!

Saturday night = MTV Party - A spotlight on BIPOC drag excellence.

Tickets available online.

Location: Marquee Ballroom, 2037 Gottingen Street

7:00 p.m.

Yas Halifax Drag Fest

Get ready to slay all weekend long at YAS Halifax Drag Fest! A fierce celebration of drag, queerness, and community taking over the Marquee Ballroom this Pride Month!

Sunday night = Draguation Day - First-time performers take the stage in a high-stakes, high-glam graduation spectacular.

Tickets available online.

Location: Marquee Ballroom, 2037 Gottingen 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

9:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Tara Nova East Coast Tour

Tara Nova is hitting the road and travelling all over the east coast! 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 at Garrisons Brewing Company for a night full of fierce and fabulous DRAG! Featuring performances by: Tara Nova, Claws, Gravy, StephPeaks, and MikeHunt.

VIP Doors: 9:00pm; Meet n Greet: 9:30pm; General Admission Doors: 9:30pm; Show Starts: 10:00pm

Tickets: General admission $27.96; VIP $38.61.

Location: Garrison Brewing Company, 1149 Marginal Road

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

Friday the 13th, Part X, Horror Theme

Come and celebrate this superstitious and unlucky day with our 10th Friday the 13th horror themed event. Dress up as your favorite murderer, killer or slasher villain or choose to be a victim. Come have a drink at our scare fest fright filled kink night.

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

8:00 pm to 3:00 am

Daddy Night

Daddy gets what Daddy wants so come really please them this Father's Day Weekend.

Spa members and their guests are welcome to attend 3 parties this night! Come enjoy the hot tub, sauna, and our 8 open spaces! 15 private rooms are also available.

Must be a full Night Spa member to attend; Click here to apply! (19+)

Location: NightSpa, 2199 Gottingen Street, Halifax

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

Bikini Bottom Dance Party

Are you ready Halifax? I can’t hear you! Get ready for Bikini Bottom Dance Party/Drag Night!!

Hosted by BILF, starring FILF, Dahlia Dior, Proshenna Rett, and Shmommy get ready for a night of stupidity, wetness, and juicy sandy cheek shaking with trashy 2010s music mixed with some underwater themed dj sets by DJ BILF.

Who is your favourite SpongeBob Character? Come dressed up as your favourite character’s from the show for your chance to win some costume prizes. It's a SpongeBob themed drag night... it’s going to be stupid.

Tickets: $15 (+ fees) in advance or $20 the door. Doors open at 9:30, show starts at 10.

Location: The Marquee Ballroom, 2037 Gottingen Street

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Library. 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 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

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

melaNATION: A QTBIPOC Showcase

With Jaylene Tyme, hosted by ElleNoir.

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

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

The Bump

With Detox, hosted by Mike Hunt, Diana B. Tease, and Hannibal Lickeder

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

Halifax Pride Parade Day

TBA

🏒 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

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

TBA

Celebrate Pride with the BearBall

Details TBA.

Location: Atlantica Hotel, 1980 Robie Street

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

The Grind

With MINOE, hosted by Jax Irwin

Doors open at 8:30, show starts at 9.

Tickets: General admission, $12. This is a 19+ event.

Location: Garrison Grounds

9:00 pm to 1:00 am

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

TBA

DaiseyM’s Rainbow Dance

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

TBA

🏒 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

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

Drag Bingo

Hosts TBA.

Doors open at 6:30, game starts at 7.

Tickets: General admission, $23. This is a 19+ event. General and Accessible seating available (please be sure to purchase an acessible ticket).

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.

RSVP on Facebook.

Location: BusStopTheatre, 2203 Gottingen Street

7:00 p.m.

Halifax Wanderers' Pride Night

The Wanderers are thrilled to be a part of Halifax Pride once again! Presented by Volkswagen, our annual Pride match is under the lights at The Wanderers Grounds, with fun from kickoff to post-match. Fans will have the chance to get a free Volkswagen Pride bucket hat on their way through the gates!

Tickets: Range from $23 to $63.

Location: Wanderers Grounds, Sackville Street

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Planet Pride, Vol. 3

AtlanticBoylesque's third big Pride event. Details TBA.

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 up to $28.25.

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

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"Nauticus' Pride Event

Save the date! Details on NauticusEvents social media and website closer to the date.

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

9:00 pm to 1:00 am

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

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.

9:00 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