Featured Events in Halifax in September, 2025 (August Updated)

Kompromat (Espionage thriller/drama, 2022) Cert PG, 2 hrs 7mins Directed and co-written by Jérôme Salle and starring Gilles Lellouche. The true story of Mathieu, a gregarious and dedicated diplom at, based in Irkutsk. He is falsely accused of a serious crime by the Russian authorities and imprisoned. He is completely isolated and unable to prove his innocence . The only solution is to escape! Film starts at 7pm, - no trailers, no advertisements. Refreshments will be available free of charge in the foyer prior to the screening. Please bring your own cup/mug to reduce waste. A limited number of tickets will also be available on the door - £5 cash or card. Season Tickets, £25 for the whole season of six films, can be ordered in advance by telephoning 077742 982632 Alliance Française members wishing to take advantage of the two tickets for the price of one offer should purchase one ticket through Eventbrite and phone 07742 982632 to reserve the free ticket. Refunds (less the booking fee) are available until midday on the date of screening should you wish to cancel for any reason. In the event the organisers have to cancel, refunds will be given to all in full. Information Source: The Little French Cinema | eventbrite

SMW Entertainment Presents AMBUSH! A LIVE PRO WRESTLING event at the McInnis Room, at the Dalhousie University Student Union Building.Featuring wrestling stars from Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario, and headlined by a huge Triple Threat Match for the Maritime Heavyweight Championship! Information Source: SMW Entertainment | eventbrite

Kick off the Maritime Heritage Festival with an unforgettable night of sea shanties, sea songs, and maritime music! Cassie & Maggie take the stage with special guests at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. Advance tickets only – no door sales. 19+ licensed event. Doors open at 7:30pm, and the show starts at 8:00pm. We would love to see you there! Information Source: eventbrite

Join us for the 9th Art of City Building (AoCB) conference on September 12-13, 2025 in Halifax and Dartmouth Nova Scotia, as we explore "New Perspectives" in urban innovation and design. This grassroots conference brings together local residents, national experts, and international thought leaders for transformative conversations about the future of our cities. Through four dynamic themes- Outliers (amplifying rarely heard voices), Advanced Technology (how innovation transforms urban spaces), Wellness by Design (prioritizing mental health in city planning), and Reimagining Climate Resilience (equitable solutions for climate challenges) - we'll dive deep into inclusive, forward-thinking approaches to city building. Friday, September 12 will feature keynote presentations, engaging panel discussions, and opportunities for meaningful community dialogue in Paul O'Regan Hall at Halifax Central Library. Saturday, September 13 will include immersive and interactive local conversations and networking in Dartmouth. AoCB 2025 promises as always to inspire actionable insights and forge connections that shape Halifax's urban future. This pay-what-you can public conversation welcomes urban planners, policymakers, community advocates, students, and anyone passionate about creating more vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable cities. Special thanks to our partners for helping us maintain the barrier free principle of this event. Speaker lineup to follow. Information Source: Art of City Building | eventbrite

$20 ~ NO EXTRA TAXES or TICKET FEES! Are you a serious fan of Oddities? Do you want to be a VIP member of The Odd Squad 2025? The Odd Squad is the perfect VIP shopping experience for enthusiastic collectors that live and breath for oddities and curiosities shopping! Be the first inside the 2025 Halifax Oddities & Curiosities Show, a curated market of more than 65 eclectic vintage & artisan vendors featuring the odd, obscure, strange & unusual. Odd Squad members get special entry to the show TWO HOURS in advance of the general public. That’s right — you get in at 9am! Two hours before the show opens to general public. The EXCLUSIVE ODD SQUAD time is 9:00am–11:00am — but your ticket is valid for the entire day and YOU CAN STAY AS LONG AS YOU WANT, up until closing time at 5:00pm. Odd Squad members can browse the show in a less crowded environment and have first crack at unique items. You get to be ‘an insider’ before the real chaos begins. TICKETS ARE LIMITED! $20 per person. No extra taxes or ticket fees! ADVANCE ONLY, available only online. NO REFUNDS. If you can’t make it, sell or give your ticket to a friend. With great fun, comes great responsibility: before you buy, know what’s required of you: FIND THE VENUE : The show will take place in the Main Arena at Halifax Exhbition Centre, 200 Prospect Road, Halifax, NS B3T 1P2. Only 10 minutes from downtown! SHOW ENTRY: You must PRINT & PRESENT your valid Odd Squad ticket for scanning at the door for entry to the show. IMPORTANT: ODD SQUAD ENTRY IS BETWEEN 9AM and 9:30AM! ARRIVE EARLY. NO LATECOMERS. You MUST arrive on site for entry between 9am and 9:30am. Better to arrive a bit early. If you’re perpetually late, you’re not cut out for this squad of oddity hunters. GATHERING SPOT: please look for the "ODD SQUAD LINE-UP" sign on one of the doors at the venue's main entrance, and line up there. Our staff will be be there to meet you starting at 9am, until 9:30am. IF RAINING: the line-up will be inside the building away from bad weather. ONCE INSIDE: please, be respectful of any vendors still setting up. Most vendors will set up on Friday and be ready for you Saturday morning! Some vendors may still be setting up that morning and rushing to put finishing touches on their booths — just ask nicely if they have time for you, and please understand if they ask you to come back shortly. Information Source: Brandon Dean Matheson | eventbrite

Sharpen your pencils, grab your blazers, and get ready to solve a deadly mystery... school-style! MAADA Entertainments invites you to an unforgettable Back-to-School Murder Mystery Evening - a night of immersive theatre, delicious food, and throwback fun for grown-ups who love a twist of drama with their dinner. Step into a school-themed whodunit where nothing is quite as it seems. With professional actors weaving through the guests, you’ll be part of the investigation as secrets are uncovered and suspects emerge. Will you solve the mystery before dessert? ------------------------------------------------ Murder Mystery Description: You’ve all been invited to celebrate the departure of the school’s Head Teacher, who’s off to pastures new. But this evening isn’t just about goodbyes - it’s also time to unveil Deadwood High’s brand-new Head Teacher. However, not everyone is thrilled about the appointment. In fact, someone is furious - and they’re prepared to take drastic action. Before the evening is out, the newly appointed Head Teacher will be murdered. Why? Because someone has their own ideas about who should run the school - and they’ll stop at nothing to take control. Who is setting their own curriculum? Can you uncover the truth before they strike again—and teach them a lesson they won’t forget? So dig out those white shirts, pleated skirts, Farah trousers, ties, blazers, and knee-high socks. Get ready to head Back to School - Deadwood style. ‘Skive’ right here with your mates, dodge a few flying blackboard rubbers, and maybe sneak a cheeky ciggie or a snog behind the bike shed… Then it’s time to channel your inner geek and solve this murder - before the bell rings! ------------------------------------------------ What’s Included: A fully immersive Murder Mystery experience with professional live actors as the main suspects, interacting with guests.A delicious 3-course meal served during the performance. You will be able to select your menu options after Checkout.A DJ-led disco from 10:00pm to finish the night—dancing, nostalgia, and good vibes guaranteedDress Code: Back-to-School Chic — think uniforms, ties, blazers, and anything that gives you classroom flashbacks (creativity encouraged, but not required!). Tickets are limited to keep the night intimate and interactive—perfect for groups, couples, or solo sleuths. Expect mystery, laughter, music, and memories. Whether you come for the drama, the dinner, or the dance floor—we’ve got your night sorted. 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴: Free On-Site Parking Available 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀: · Phone: 07368 341283 · Email: maadaentertainment@gmail.com · Instagram: Instagram.com/maadaentertainment · Facebook: Facebook.com/maadaentertainment Information Source: MAADA Entertainment | eventbrite

Learn Weft Extension installation in this hands-on class that comes with everything you need to get started! What is included in your kit: Full tool set (pliers, bead removal pliers, looper tool, clips, scissors, razor, tail comb) Colour Ring 1 22'' Handtied Weft (for use on a client) Practice Hair Hair Grippers Beads Needles K-Tip Tool K-Tip Removal Liquid What you will learn: Weft Installation K-Tip Installation Colour matching Consultations Removal Cutting/Blending Extensions Pricing + Marketing Aftercare Troubleshooting and more! EXTRAS: FREE SIGN UP FOR MY BLENDED MANE ONLINE EDUCATION + A COPY OF MY WEFT EXTENSION BIBLE What to bring to class: Mannequin Mannequin floor stand Large sectioning clip, jaw clip or scrunchie Information Source: Amanda Thompson @amandathompson.blendedmane | eventbrite

Mark Your Calendars! This year's conference will be held Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 - Ken Rowe Hall, 1055 Marginal Road, Halifax, NS Ticket Prices (inclusive of registration and credit card fees): Early-Bird Rate - Deadline Extended to May 30, 2025! AFP Members* - $150 AFP Member Group Rate Special: 6 for the price of 5: $750 Non-Members - $180 Non-Member Group Rate Special - 6 for price of 5 - $900 Regular Rate - May 31, 2025 onward AFP Members* - $210 AFP Member Group Rate Special: 6 for the price of 5: $1,050 Non-Members - $245 Non-Member Group Rate Special - 6 for price of 5 - $1,225 Other Rates Virtual Online Access - $70 Young Professionals - $115 Special Pre-Conference Workshop AFP Nova Scotia exclusive high-level workshop presented by Global Philanthropic Canada half-day pre-session, Monday, September 15, 2025 - $100 (limited to 30 seats) * AFP Member rate extended to CAGP Nova Scotia members. IDEA Rate - AFP Nova Scotia is pleased to offer complimentary registrations to the Maritime Fundraising Conference as part of our commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and access (IDEA) in the fundraising sector. Current and future fundraisers/applicants from BIPOC, 2SLGBTQ+, or other under-represented communities may apply. Please fill out the questionnaire on our website . You will then receive a coupon code to be entered during the registration process. We are committed to making this year's conference as barrier-free and inclusive as possible. Our conference space is Rick Hansen Certified (For more information about the venue's accessibility, please click here. AFP Nova Scotia is grateful once again for the continuing support of our presenting sponsor , Global Philanthropic Canada Information Source: Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) - Nova Scotia Chapter | eventbrite

For the first time ever, the Black Canadian Fundraisers Collective (BCFC) is delivering its B3 Fundraising Academy curriculum in person. We will be hosting our newly developed fundraising fundamentals course from the Delmore Buddy Daye Learning Institute (DBDLI) in Halifax, Nova Scotia , on September 15, 2025 . What to Expect: ● 8 hours of in-person learning on September 15, 2025 ● Followed by four (4) virtual 2-hour workshops ● CFRE-accredited content, with an official certificate provided upon completion Cost : $400 per participant Maximum number of participants: 30 Target Audience: If you are looking to learn the basics of what fundraising is about, to root your practices is community-centric principles, and to learn about the history of giving outside of the Eurocentric practices, this course is for you. DISCOUNT: 50% off for participants from equity-deserving communities (including Black, Indigenous, newcomer/immigrant, 2SLGBTQAI+ individuals, and those living with disabilities). Rooted in Africentric & Community-Centric Principles Developed by members of the BCFC and Agents C , this curriculum is rooted in Africentric and Community Centric Fundraising principles. You don’t need to be from these communities to attend—we welcome all fundraisers and community members who are open to learning, growing, and challenging systemic racism in philanthropy. Bring your curiosity. Bring your commitment to equity and come ready to learn about how fundraising and philanthropy can be leveraged to meet community goals and objectives. Please spread the word! We can’t wait to welcome you to Kjipuktuk (Halifax) this fall. Course Co-Hosts : We will be drawing on the expertise and guidance of a number of fundraising professionals to teach course curriculum. Instructors will have a mix of experience from annual giving, marketing and communications, to working with foundations and corporate partners. For the full-day session in Halifax, your cohosts will be: Camila Periera Camila is a Black woman born and raised in Brazil. She understood from a very young age that race relations, identity and gender roles were central not only to her family but to herself and that skin color in Brazil dictates your role, future and existence within society. Camila is a senior fundraising professional in Toronto, an avid researcher and consultant on issues of race, gender, diversity, social justice and equity, as well as a coach to Brazilians involved in philanthropy and fundraising in Brazil and Canada. She holds a PhD in Public Policy/Public Administration & International Relations. Liz LeClair, Course Administrator & Co-Host Founder, UpRising Philanthropic Consulting Liz LeClair is a fundraiser, advocate, activist, and an intersectional feminist, bringing 20 years of experience to her work as the founder of UpRising Philanthropic Consulting. Liz lives and works in Punamu’kwati’jk (Dartmouth, Nova Scotia), which is located in Mi’kma’ki - the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq people. Liz approaches her work with nonprofit organizations through a community-centric fundraising lens, recognizing that equity and inclusion are fundamental to the work. She believes these principles must also be at the heart of fundraising, ensuring that philanthropy is both ethical, inclusive, and just. A dedicated leader in the fundraising sector, Liz has served on local Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) boards, was the past chair of the AFP Women’s Impact Initiative , and was on the board for the Certified Fund Raising Professionals (CFRE). She currently sits on the board of the African American Development Officer Network (AADO) as its only Canadian member. “Until all of us have made it, none of us have made it.” - Rosemary Brown Information Source: Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) - Nova Scotia Chapter | eventbrite

Morbid Entertainment & Red Tentacle Present: Propagandhi returns to Halifax. Tuesday, September 23. The Marquee Ballroom. $40 adv $50 door. Information Source: Morbid Entertainment | eventbrite

Nova Scotia’s offshore wind opportunity is significant. Not just 5 GW under lease by 2030, but billions in investment, new clean-tech jobs, and the potential to deliver carbon-free electricity to meet rising clean energy demands. Getting leases awarded is an important milestone, but the real goal is projects in operation. That’s where focused, applied R&D plays a critical role. The Nova Scotia Offshore Wind R&D Forum 2025 is a full-day gathering of innovators, researchers, investors, and decision-makers, convened by Net Zero Atlantic to align research efforts with the urgent needs of industry and government. As Nova Scotia prepares for its first offshore wind call for bids in 2025, this Forum provides an opportunity to take stock of progress and define what’s needed next. This event is being hosted by Net Zero Atlantic in partnership with Nova Scotia Department of Energy . ------- If you would like to register and have your organization invoiced, please email events@netzeroatlantic.ca with your request. Refunds: Refunds will be accepted up to 14 days prior to the event. After that period, no refunds will be accepted. Noting that EventBrite fees are non-refundable under any circumstances. We encourage you to instead transfer your registration to a colleague, guest or client rather than refund your ticket. Please email events@netzeroatlantic.ca to have a name changed on tickets being transferred. Information Source: Net Zero Atlantic | eventbrite

" Our Love Walk " - God’s Plan in all the earth! Co-equipping of the saints, for the body by the body! "Our Love Walk" is an intimate retreat featuring Pastor Sekou Abodunrin of Grace Place UK that brings Saints together for a time of prayer, study of God's word, co-equipping, and co-strengthening for the work of ministry. The goal of this weekend retreat is to bring together believers from across Canada and beyond for fellowship in the Word, prayer, and the things of the Spirit. The focus will be on understanding God's plan for the earth and equipping believers in the love walk, which is central to our faith. During the retreat, we will engage in extensive teaching and prayer sessions, Holy Ghost meetings, and thought-provoking Q&A sessions to address questions about the faith. We kindly ask that you come with an open mind and heart to receive and be impacted. It is important to stay prayerful in preparation for this event, as we promise it will be a transformative experience. We aim to meet and exceed all your expectations, edifying and equipping you for the work of ministry. We are excited and looking forward to fellowshipping with you! Please note that registration is required to attend. For further information, please email us at ourlovewalkretreat@gmail.com. Information Source: eventbrite

Join Lauren & guests for an evening of music on the Music Room's 9-foot Steinway. Featuring the timeless brilliance of George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue, this exclusive performance will journey through a range of styles, from classical masterpieces to jazz-infused rhythms, and bold contemporary compositions. More details to come! Information Source: Lauren Sullivan | eventbrite

Back on Labour Day weekend in 1968, Matt Minglewood made his first appearance on the Shore Club stage. Still wet behind the ears, Matt Minglewood, Sam Moon and the Universal Power made their first tour off of Cape Breton Island, and since then, both have gone on to amazing careers in the Nova Scotia music industry. On Friday September 27th, Matt Minglewood makes his 57th annual appearance at the Shore Club. There are very few artists or venues that can make this claim. Matt is now backed by a new young band that has been able to keep up with his high energy stage performance. Expect to hear tunes from his new album "Fly Like Desperados", as well as all of his anthems that shaped the Nova Scotia music scene in the 70's, 80's and 90's. Check out an early tour poster from the Shore Club vault: To attend, patrons must adhere to all government health and safety directions in place at the time of the show, as well as any additional venue protocols. Ages 19+. Standing room with limited first come first serve seating. All tickets are final sale and cannot be exchanged or refunded. In the case of an event cancellation without a rescheduled date, a full refund will be automatically issued to each patron on the credit card used to purchase. By purchasing a ticket to this event, you agree to this purchase policy. Before purchasing your tickets, we urge you to confirm the title, time and location of the event. Information Source: Shore Club | eventbrite

For those who aspire to be filmmakers, and those already that are filmmakers, script writers, crew, and actors this is a montlhy club for everyone to make films and not just talk about them. We will look at scripts and create our own to work, bring all the skills and talent together to make independent short films. We run the first one in the middle of the month and then every month thereafter The small fee is to cover the cost of hire of the studio Information Source: Weekend Film School Manchester | eventbrite