Halifax Pride Calendar

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.

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.

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.

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. Follow https://www.instagram.com/stmargaretsbaypride/ on IG for event details and updates.

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

Created by Elle Noir 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.

Don’t miss the chance to meet Jaylene Tyme for an exclusive Meet and Greet!

Between 8:00pm and 12:00am, explore the QTBIPOC Market- a space highlighting vendors, artists, and makers from across our QTBIPOC communities.

Meet and Greet runs 8:00pm-9:00pm, and required advance ticket purchase. Latecomers will be turned away.

Doors at 8:30pm for General Admission

Advance ticket purchase is advised, but not required.

This is a 19+ event. Valid ID required at the door.

melaNATION will include performances by:

• Headliner - Jaylene Tyme (She/Her)
• Host - Elle Noir (She/Her)
• Akira Mayari (She/Her)
• Babia Majora (They/Them)
• Beef Pattie (They/Them)
• Bibingkita 
• Cicero Crow (He/Him)
• Cookie Cunninham (He/Him)
• Elle Lixir (She/Her)
• G-Spott (They/Them)
• Helena Havok (She/Her) 
• Jas (He/Him)
• Manny Dingo (He/Him)
• Mike Hunt (He/Him)
• Mya Foxx (She/Her)
• Nykitene (She/Her, They/Them)
• Proshenna Rett (She/Her)
• Richard Rockhard (He/Him)
• Shampoo Extravaganza (She/Her/They/Them/He/Him)
• Vanessa Buttercup (She/Her)

The following Artisans and Community Groups will be present at the QTBIPOC market:ARTISAN VENDORS
Elomelo Cheeze
Fishplant Art
Fire & Desire Candle Co
Hilary Hex Art
Made by Mara
Mpine Art
My Precious Plastic
Norm’s Niche
Paint-by-Melanin
Radical Cat Creations
Scotian2dabone
Snuggle Stitching
Wonky

COMMUNITY GROUPS
Saving Lives with Pride

The Youth Project 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 on Friday, July 18th, from 12 pm to 2 pm at Hope Blooms 2346 Brunswick Street ( see map on slide 2). 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

"Dyke Night Live" is a fully live music showcase featuring local queer & trans/nonbinary artists and musicians covering popular sapphic songs by sapphic artists.

This 15+ event is free for everyone. There will be a costume contest (we're working towards gathering some prom outfits for those who are looking for a selection!). There will also be a lip sync battle, best runway walk, sensory space (low-sensory space with games), and goodie bags with queer-focused health material.

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.

Meet and Greet runs 8:00pm-9:00pm, and required advance ticket purchase. Latecomers will be turned away.

Doors at 8:30pm for General Admission

Advance ticket purchase is advised, but not required.

This is a 19+ event. Valid ID required at the door.

Featured artists and performers include:

• Headliner - Detox 
• Host - Diana B Tease (She/Her)
• Host - Mike Hunt (He/Him)
• Host - Hannibal Lickeder (They/Them)
• Mx Canada Pride - Penny Cillin (She/Her)
• Anna Mona Pia (She/They)
• Asylum Jack (He/They)
• Beef Pattie (They/Them)
• Brooke Rivers, Trinity Foxx, Rachael Lush (She/Her)
• Farrah Moanz (She/Her)
• The Haus of Jeckyll including Heckella Jeckyll, Miranda Wrights, and Eden Disorder (She/Her)
• G-Spott (They/Them) 
• Jake Jockerson (He/Him)
• Jo Mama (He/Him)
• Matricide (They/It)
• Monster Haus including Hannibal Lickeder (they/them), Randi E. Rogenous (they/them), Penny Cillin (she/her), Helena Havok (she/her) and Izzy Limpwrist 
• Mya Foxx (She/Her)
• Nauseeah (she/her/hers) and Lucky Charms (she/they/he) 
• Richard Rockhard (He/Him)
• Steph Peaks (She/Her)
• The Givers, including Elle Lixir (she/her),  Hannibal Lickeder (they/them), Colin Sick (he/him), Babia Majora (they/them), Lacia Majora (she/they)

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!
Featured vendors and community groups include:

ARTISAN VENDORS
    Abbastract Art
    Artsy Alision
    Bayswater Beach Rope Mats & Baskets
    big boys cry
    Bobbin’s End
    Creative Collective
    Elomelo Cheeze
    Endless Draws 
    FGBINDED 
    Fire & Desire Candle Co 
    Fishplant Art 
    Fox & Fae 
    Frogdust Productions
    Heather Clay Creations
    Hilary Hex Art    
    Kay from Away 
    Lavender Lounge Art
    Little L’nu
    Made by Mara 
    Mpine Art
    My Precious Plastic
    Mystic Mint Studio
    Norm’s Niche
    Oliolds Art & Riled Whimsy Stitches
    Open-Eyed Photography
    Paint-By-Melanin 
    Radical Cat Creations 
    Reese’s Vintage Pieces 
    SADDEADFISH
    Scotian2dabone
    Shannon Long Art
    Small Hearts Shop 
    Snuggle Stitching
    Stix in Stitches
    Take It Up the Glass
    The Knottier 
    Wonky

COMMUNITY GROUPS 
    CBRC Investigaytors 
    Health Equity Allicance of Nova Scotia (HEAL NS) 
    prideHealth
    Rainbow Refugee Association of Nova Scotia 
    Saving Lives with Pride 
    Sexual Health Nova Scotia 
    The Q Creative Network
    YMCA Immigrant Services 

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.


While limited shaded areas are available on site, folks are encouraged to bring an umbrella for shade! Water taps are also available.


Featured artists include: 

• Andrew Guinness (He/Him)
• Astaria (She/Her)
• Babia Majora (They/Them)
• Bridget Von Snaps (She/Her)
• Halifax Gay Men’s Chorus
• Irma Gerd (She/Her)
• Kadence (They/Them)
• Kings of Pride: Randi Rogenous (they/them), Michael Hunter (they/he), Richard Rockhart (he/him), Rhett Torical (he/him), Matthew McImagay (he/him), Felix Static (he/him)
• Lavender Steel (She/Her)
• Proshenna Rett (She/Her)
• Queera Bang (They/Them)
• Rustie Dawl (She/They)
• Shayla Shenanigans (She/Her)
• Slayosha Nicole Smith (She/Her), Tony Samuel (He/Him) and Pierre Arcand (He/They) 
• The Haus of Towers, including Jocelyn Towers, Sara Tonin, Anita P, & Misty Towers (She/Her for all)
• X (They/Them)

Daisey’s Rainbow Dance, formly known as Woman’s Dance’s” but changed to include everyone in our community. Come join us for a fun evening of dancing, 50/50 and door prizes!

We'll be taking over a ballroom on the 3rd floor of the Chocolate Lake Hotel Halifax for our 129th event to date! Grab your friends and come join us as we'll be having our 12th annual Kinky Colours event. This party will be a part of the 2025 Halifax Pride Festival and it is always one of the BIGGEST and CRAZIEST Nightshade events and this year it will be happening the same day 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 at the Chocolate Lake Hotel 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! 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. Dress sexy and cool, cause it does get hot and sweaty in there. Due to the nature of the venue, public decency rules do apply. Drink pricing for the bar is as follows: Domestic Beer, Well Shots $7.00 Premium Liquor. & Liqueurs $8.00 Imported Beers, Coolers $8.00 House Wine $8.00 Soft Drinks $4.00 Cash only bar. The hotel has an ATM in the lobby but we have emptied it at every Nightshade event so come prepared! Please drink responsibly. Each year our Pride parties have Sold Out weeks before each event so buy early or risk missing out! Tickets are available for only $25+tax and purchases can be made online through our website. Coat check service will be $3 for the night which includes in and out privileges for one hanger of clothes and/or one bag. There will be a self-coat check area but this will be not be monitored and is at use at your own risk. We will be adhering to all government regulations at our Nightshade events. In addition extra cleaning procedures will be put into place for both the venue and for our own equipment. Hand sanitizer stations will be readily available as well of course there is plenty soap and water in the washrooms. Valid government identification (19+) is required to gain entry. If you are sick please stay home! We have done away with our regular 'no refunds' policy and replaced it with a full credit of your ticket price. If you inform us that you will not be in attendance prior to us opening the doors at 9pm than we will issue you a full credit for one of our future events. Please check with the hotel for their cancellation policies. If for any reason we are forced to reduce capacity or cancel this event, causing you to not be able to attend then you will be issued a full credit of your ticket price for one of our future events. You may also purchase optional Cancellation Insurance for $1 per ticket which would see the full price of your ticket ($25 ticket or $28 ticket price w/coatcheck) refunded to you if you can not attend the event for any reason, so long as you contact us about the cancellation prior to the start of the event. The Nightshade dance floor will be a flood of bodies as our new DJ, Gyrrrl on Decks, is stepping up and taking over the Nightshade sound system! “In the beginning, at the end of nowhere in the South-West corner of NS, about 24 years ago, Gyrrrl on Decks fell in love with curating music and making the dance floor vibe. When the night shines like day, and the wide starry eyed come out from under the darkness and into the light to play, this multi-genre hot mess spins your requests to impress all the while feeling so #blessed." Nightshade will be actively on the search for local DJ talent to perform at our events. So please reach out with suggestions of amazing Halifax DJs you would love to see on stage at our kinky costume parties! We will have a body painting station setup where guests can paint each other or make use of our talented body paint artist Kai, who will be available to pain you for a negotiated donation. There will be some hardcore equipment brought in for those who know how to use it. For everyone's safety it will be well lit and monitored throughout the night by our DMs. This is a no camera event with the exception of event photographers, please message to apply to shoot for the event. Hotel rooms for the Nightshade Kinky Colours, event are at a special rate of $229 but only until the cut of date Thursday June 19th, 2025. To reserve a room in our block you must call and say you are with the group rate Pride. There is a chance to still book in our block after this date as well so make the call and see if they can squeeze your late ass into our group of rooms! Booking with our Block is ideal as your room will be surround by other people attending the party. It will thus be easier to connect with others and you will receive fewer noise complaints than if you were to book a room elsewhere in the hotel. Nightshade does not profit from room rental, so if you can find a better deal do what is best for you. Note that complaints against you, noise or otherwise, may lead to you being banned from future events as Nightshade wants to keep in good standing with the hotel. Hotel reservations can be made by calling central reservations (800) 528-1234 or the hotel directly (902) 477-5611 ext For more details about booking hotel rooms for this event visit this link: https://nightshadehalifax.com/HotelRoomRentals.html Nightshade makes no commissions and profits in no way from room rentals. Be sure to stop and say hello that night to myself (Chris Awesome), our staff, performers, photographers & volunteers. If you are low on funds but still want to come out and party you can ask about our Nightshade Volunteer Program

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! Celebrate the evening through a wide spectrum of colourful dress and attire! With DJ Joshua Reid! Free Colours of Pride retro photo booth on site! Pjila'si! All are welcome!

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.

This event is proudly supported by Loblaws. 

Doors open at 8:30pm.

This is a 19+ event. Valid ID required at the door.

Advance ticket purchase is advised, but not required.

Featured Artists:

• Jax Irwin
• MINOE
• iinchworm
• Hierophunk
• aniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiita

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.

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.

While limited shaded areas are available on site, folks are encouraged to bring an umbrella for shade! Water taps are also available.


Featured artists and groups include:

• Headliner - Mo Kenney 
• Host - Kay Macdonald
• Bibingkita
• Burry 
• Freya Milliken (She/Her)
• Good Dear Good
• Holly Cinnamon (She/They)
• Taylor Abraham (She/Her)

Join us for an introductory ballroom dancing series in a safe space that celebrates all bodies, abilities and identities. This class will include basic steps and partnering. No partner required! You may lead or follow in this class - whichever role makes you feel the most comfortable. Dress in a way that allows you to move freely. Instructor Cole Richardson.

Pucker up, cuz we're feeling sweet and sour! Join us for the Sweet & Sour Tea Dance with special guest Sanjina Dabish Queen & Callum Colbey! Join hosts Trinity Foxx & Brooke Rivers 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 Mya Foxx & Randi E. Rogenous. 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. $20 Limited Early Bird, $30 General, $10 add on for Meet and Greet 3pm Meet and Greet, 4pm General Admission Thanks to our sponsors Downtown Halifax, Garrison Brewing & Evolve Realty Group

Come celebrate the best of Halifax Drag and honour the amazing performers that give you life! Vote for your favourite nominee to win! This event is made possible in part through Halifax Pride’s Community Event Funding Program.

Join your hosts Bunni Lapin and Kirsti Davidson for this fun filled, dragged-up version of Bingo. Expect an evening of laughs, performances, and you guessed it — bingo. This event will have both general admission and accessible seating tickets available at https://www.halifaxpride.com/drag-bingo-tickets

Advance ticket purchase is suggested, but not required. Any tickets available at the door will be communicated the day of the event. 

Entry includes one bingo booklet, and bingo daubers available for purchase on site.

This event proudly supported by NSLC.

This is a 19+ event. Valid ID required at the door.

Prizes range from $200-$500 value for each prize, including Uber gift cards, MAC Cosmetics gift boxes, a stay at White Point Beach Resort and a night out with Ambassadors and the Cable Wharf

This event has a separate wheelchair accessible entrance. We encourage wheelchair users to use the VIP entrance, found on the site map here: https://www.halifaxpride.com/festival-site 

• Accessibility volunteers will be available to assist guests.
• Table bar service will be available at wheelchair accessible tables only.

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.

Join us for a jazz dance class in a safe space that celebrates all bodies, abilities and identities. Beginners and experienced dancers are welcome. Dress in a way that allows you to move freely. Instructor Chris van Green.

Rebels in Rhinestones is a mini lecture series exploring the rich, rebellious history of drag, burlesque, and queer performance. Four local performers will each present a 20-minute talk on topics such as the origins of burlesque, the legacy of drag kings, and the contributions of BIPOC performers. Through storytelling and history, this series highlights how these art forms have long been sites of resistance, celebration, and self-expression. Whether you're a performer or an audience member, Rebels in Rhinestones offers a deeper understanding of the political, social, and cultural forces that have shaped queer performance. Join us as we connect the past to the present, fostering empathy, knowledge, and appreciation for the performers who paved the way. ASL Interpreters will be present. Livestream option present as well. This event is PWYC/ Sliding Scale.

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.

Join us 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!

Sponsored by Downtown Halifax. 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.

What better way to celebrate pride then to turn childhood betrayal into something that can sustain you? Bring over your old books written by problematic authors (or ones you just don't want anymore) to Diverse Roots Therapy in Dartmouth and learn how to grow oyster mushrooms using them! Hosted by Freddie Mae Allen (he/they) and Lucius Harmony (they/them).

This Halifax Rainbow Dodgeball 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!

*ID is required upon entry

Advance registration is advised

Join us on Tuesday, July 22nd from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Garrison Brewing, located at 1149 Marginal Road, for an unforgettable night of Pride Bingo! This 19+ event is all about celebrating community, joy, and Pride in a fun and welcoming atmosphere and we can’t wait to share it with you. The evening promises high-energy bingo games, fabulous entertainment, and the chance to win some truly exciting prizes. Upon entry to the event, you will be given a bingo booklet giving you three bingo cards per round. If you’re feeling lucky, you’ll have the opportunity to purchase additional bingo cards to boost your chances of winning, additional cards will be available at the event for just $10 per booklet Adding to the excitement are special performances by some of the city’s most captivating drag artists. Prepare to be entertained by the dazzling talents of Anna Mona-Pia, Steph Peaks, and Mike Hunt, who will light up the evening with their charisma, humor, and unforgettable stage presence. We will also have ASL interpretation available at the event Tickets are available online for $20 per person, plus applicable fees. A limited number of tickets will also be available at the door for $25, so we encourage you to grab yours early to secure your spot. Whether you’re a bingo fanatic or just looking for a fun night out with friends during Pride season, this is the event for you. Expect lots of laughter, vibrant energy, fantastic prizes, and a chance to come together in celebration of love, identity, and self-expression. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind night—Pride Bingo at Garrison Brewery is sure to be a highlight of the summer! This event is being held to help fundraise for the programs we hold at HEAL NS which are available to everyone. Our programs are designed to assist those living with HIV and within the 2S/LGBTQIA + community

Join comedian and host Truly Madly Adam for The Monologue Monolugues! An evening of prepared and improvised character monologues by some of Halifax’s best comedians and improvisers! Come for the laughs, stay for the drama! Tickets available at trulymadlyadam.com

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. 

Our Annual Pride BBQ is will showcase games, fun and a free sale for community memebers

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

Advance registration is advised. 

Join us for an introductory ballet class in a safe space that celebrates all bodies, abilities and identities. Dress in a way that allows you to move freely. Instructor Laura van Herk.

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 Queer Arabs Halifax, the YMCA Centre for Immigrant Programs, and Halifax Public Libraries, 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.

Come celebrate Pride at the Board Room Game Cafe by playing some Drag Race Trivia with Anna Mona-Pia! 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!

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.

Join us for a ballet class for dancers with some experience in a safe space that celebrates all bodies, abilities and identities. Dress in a way that allows you to move freely. Instructor Laura van Herk.

An open, youth- and family-friendly space with crafting, reflection stations, and cultural artwork. The Wabanaki Two Spirit Alliance’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.

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 NightSpa.ca or email Clifford@nightspa.ca :3

X of Pride is an annual drag pageant hosted by Bridget Von Snaps and Randi E. Rogenous. 8 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.

"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. All proceeds will be going to Coastal Gender Affirming Care (@coastalgac) who do amazing work for trans, non-binary and Two Spirit folks in Mi'kma'ki. Hosted by Catherine Hoekstra Fitness and North Endurance THURSDAY JULY 24th 7:30pm- 8:30pm at 5687 West St. Enter the door on the side of the building that faces the Station 3 Fire Dept. CLASS CAP 20 PEOPLE (For Safety and Equipment Sharing Purposes!) Special thank you to @gregvardy for coming up with the idea for this class! ***PHONES WILL BE LEFT AT THE DOOR, NO PHOTOS WILL BE TAKEN, ADULTS ONLY, ZERO TOLERANCE FOR ANY TYPE OF SEXUALIZATION OR ANY TYPE OF COMMENTS ON ANYONES BODY.*** *** ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO SIGN A WAIVER UPON ENTRY.***

A hilarious quiz show featuring some of Haliwood’s most famous faces.


Join host Anna Mona-Pia 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 Elle Noir and Rouge Fatale, and features sociologist Robert S. Wright, MLA Dr. Lisa Lachance, and more!

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 Babia Majora & Lacia Majora, we're bringing you an amazing night! 2 Crows Brewery is an accessible venue. Thursday, July 24 Doors 8pm Show Starts 8:30pm PWYC

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! 

For those who prefer to stay indoors, here's a weekend of local queer cinema featuring the Nova Scotia films Lakeview (lesbian dramedy, dir. Tara Thorne) and To The Moon (gay comedy, dir. Kevin Hartford). Q&As with the cast and crew will take place at the early shows: Friday for Moon and Saturday for Lakeview.

$12 each or $18 double feature
https://www.carbonarc.ca/

Welcome to Docks like you have never seen them before! Come join us for a night of dancing, entertainment and pride hosted by Queera Bang joined by drag royalty Babia Majora, Hannibal Lickeder, Helena Havok, and Rachel Lush! Get ready to laugh, drink, and slay the night way. Whether you're a seasoned drag pro or a first-timer, everyone is welcome to join in on the fun. Don't miss out on this unforgettable evening filled with high energy performances, glamour, and good times! 19+

Join us for a family-friendly community trail walk, picnic, and Pride market to celebrate Bay Pride 2025! We will meet at JD Shatford Library in Hubbards at 10am, walk along the trail to the Hubbards Barn, then enjoy the farmers market and Pride market together. There will be live music, wellness activities, drumming circle and more. Follow https://www.instagram.com/stmargaretsbaypride/ on IG for event details and updates.

Cape & Cowl Comics and The Pink Piano presents the 2025 Pride Book Fair! Celebrating local authors and creators from our local rainbow community, join the fun and come check out tons of books, comics, and 'zines by and for our vibrant community!

For those who prefer to stay indoors, here's a weekend of local queer cinema featuring the Nova Scotia films Lakeview (lesbian dramedy, dir. Tara Thorne) and To The Moon (gay comedy, dir. Kevin Hartford). Q&As with the cast and crew will take place at the early shows: Friday for Moon and Saturday for Lakeview.

$12 each or $18 double feature
https://www.carbonarc.ca/

"Queer-prov brings you the fully improvised queer dating show you didn't know you needed, hosted by local drag performer Mark Sizzum. Get ready to ride the emotional rollercoaster and see who breaks up, who stays together, and who has a life-changing epiphany in the confessional booth. Bring a friend, your date(s), your mom, and enjoy all the queer drama!" We're also hosting a FREE improv workshop during the afternoon. Folks will have the opportunity to meet new people, and try improv. Those in attendance can then be part of the pre-show performance showcase.

Join Halifax Pride and Neptune Theatre for the Gaylidh- a proudly Queer twist on the traditional Scottish ceilidh! We've taken everything you love about the classic night of music and dancing and infused it with vibrant Queer joy and energy. Expect traditional tunes, spirited dance, and a celebration of community that's as bold and fabulous as you are!

This event is proudly supported by Neptune Theatre, Halifax Stanfield Airport, and Support4Culture.

Tickets required for entry. Accessible seating tickets are required to reserve accessible seating for ASL.

Limited wheelchair accessible tickets available. 

Doors open at 6:30pm, reception following the show.

Purveyors of esoteric soundscapes for hypnotic dance release returns on July 26th for a special pride edition of Sauna.

𝗧𝘄𝗼 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀. 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗮𝘅 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲. 🏳️‍🌈 🎧 𝗦𝗼𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗲 𝗝𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 (𝗧𝗼𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗼 🇨🇦) — 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 (𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 🇨🇦) — 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.🔥

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!

Register to play: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScW6YgPhhuVUxGZnZHwbVy-XAz6KrBbtb9BbCT2EKZWZHMY_g/viewform?usp=dialog

Celebrate our community's diversity and resilience by creating your very own pieces of pottery in this pride-themed workshop! In this super fun (and hella gay) workshop, we will introduce you to the best of handbuilding AND throwing on the wheel! That's right, you'll get to do both. No experience required. What's Included: All clay, materials and tools Expert instruction and guidance Aprons and beverages  Firing and glazing of your finished piece A supportive, inclusive creative environment Getting yelled at by Reuben Pick-up after: Your creations will be ready 2-4 weeks after the session (we have to fire it and glaze it for you) WHEN: Friday June 27th, 2025 from 6-9 WHERE: Best Kind Mud Shop 945 Cole Harbour Rd, Dartmouth, NS COST: $69 Space is limited- reserve your spot today for this special Halifax Pride Month celebration at Best Kind Mud Shop in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

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.