Halifax Pride Calendar

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

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)

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 information regarding Parade accessibility can be found here: https://www.halifaxpride.com/accessibility 

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)

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.

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!

*ID is required upon entry

Advance registration is advised. 

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.

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.

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

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. 

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!

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. The Bus Stop Theatre's bar will be providing a variety of non-alcoholic beverage options, including but not limited to tea, coffee, soda, juice, mocktails and more! Spread the word and mark your calendars — you won't want to miss out on this unforgettable evening!

 Hosted By: Lydia Sapphire Performances By: Elle Lixir G-Spott Matricide Rustie Drawl Rita Booke Mark Sizzum TICKETS: Early Bird: $10.00 + fees Advanced: $15.00 + fees Last Chance: $20.00 + fees All tickets bought before the day of the event (July 23rd, 2025) will be entered in a draw to win a prize bag full of local goodies! Lydia Sapphire, the cast, and the Bus Stop Theatre are committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment. Harm-reduction resources and practices have been established for this event.
We ask all patrons to remain dry and sober for the duration of the event, those believed to be under the influence will be asked to leave. CONTENT CONSIDERATIONS: The recommended age for this event is 18 and over. This show will contain coarse language, partial/potential nudity, sexually suggestive themes, and mature content. ACCESSIBILITY: An ASL Interpreter will be on site for this show. We are currently working on having listening devices and/or descriptive video for folks with listening devices, we will update this section once that is confirmed. Masking is not mandatory but is highly encouraged as seating is close together. Masks will be available in the front lobby. Bus Stop Theatre Info: https://busstoptheatre.coop/accessibility/ If ticket fees are a barrier for you please reach out to performer.lydia.sapphire@gmail.com If you have any questions about the show, content, or accessibility please email: performer.lydia.sapphire@gmail.com This event is proudly sponsored by Halifax Pride!

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.

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! 

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

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

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.