Halifax

Halifax's LGBTQ+ community is centered in downtown Halifax, particularly along Gottingen Street and in the North End. Popular venues include Menz & Mollyz, Reflections Cabaret, and The Company House. Halifax Pride is a major celebration, and the city hosts various queer events and cultural festivals. Halifax's maritime culture and university population create a unique queer community that embraces both traditional and progressive values.

Join us at Stardust Bar + Kitchen for an all-ages Drag Brunch on July 26, from 11 AM to 2 PM (doors open at 11 AM, please arrive by 11:45). Enjoy lively performances, games by local drag queens and kings, and a variety of brunch dishes. Tickets are $15 plus fees, requiring the purchase of brunch at the event (minimum $18 food order). Seating includes high tables, low tables, bar, and window seats, with arrangements based on party size. The event is suitable for groups up to 10; larger groups should book additional tickets. The event features loud music and flashing lights, with an auto-gratuity of 18%. Please reserve tickets for your entire group to ensure seating together. For accessibility needs, contact info@stardustbar.ca in advance.

Stardust Bar + Kitchen

ALL AGES Drag Brunch - Pride Edition

Sunday Brunch

A community brunch event held at Stardust Bar + Kitchen.

Gay Men's Speed Friending & Dating. Each ticket includes 1 drink & 1 snack.

Gay Men's Speed Friending & Dating

A relaxed event for gay men to meet new people through speed friending and dating activities with drinks and snacks.

Annual parade showcasing vibrant floats, community groups, and supporters celebrating LGBTQ+ pride.

Halifax Pride Parade

Halifax Pride Society

Join us for a new monthly gathering made by and for trans and gender-diverse folks-the Gender Joy Circle. This is a gentle space to simply exist, unwind, and share community. No pressure, no expectations. Whether you're in the mood to chat, make art, sip tea, or just sit in good company-we're here for it. Light icebreakers (opt-in, of course), Creative stations with supplies, Free snacks and tea, Room to help shape what future hangouts look like. Come as you are-rested, restless, or somewhere in between.

Location details via email registration

Gender Joy Circle

Rainbow Refugee NS

A monthly gathering for trans and gender-diverse people to relax, socialize, create art, and share community in a supportive and casual space.

Rough, Relentless and Risk-Aware: Exploring CNC Play with Kelly

Virtual

Rough, Relentless and Risk-Aware: Exploring CNC Play

Venus Envy Halifax

A virtual adult event about exploring consensual non-consent (CNC) play.

Exploring Sexual Wellbeing

A virtual adult event about exploring sexual wellbeing.

An evening showcasing LGBTQ+ themed films followed by a discussion panel.

Queer Film Night

Intro to Wax Play

A virtual workshop introducing wax play for adults.

Up Yours! A Butt Workshop

A virtual adult workshop about butt-related topics.

A monthly community gathering for trans and gender-diverse people to relax, socialize, create art, and share in a supportive space.

A community event for trans and gender diverse individuals to connect and share experiences.

Trans and Gender Diverse Hangout

Scotiabank Centre

Halifax Mooseheads Game

Halifax Mooseheads

A hockey game between the Halifax Mooseheads and Mon at the Scotiabank Centre.

Join the Baby & Me Dance event scheduled for September 1, 2026. This event offers a dance experience tailored for parents and their babies, providing an engaging opportunity to bond and enjoy dance activities together. The event details, including location and specific activities, are available through the House of Eights Dance Studio.

House of Eights Dance Studio

Baby & Me Dance

A social event for gay men held on the first Friday of each month at RumoursHFX in Halifax. The event is open to all without invitation or pre-registration, welcoming guests and encouraging attendees to bring others. It emphasizes respect for sensitivities and maintains a space exclusively for gay men. The event has a history dating back to around 2012 and has undergone organizational and venue changes over the years.

RumoursHFX

First Friday Fae

Weekly Queer Run Club in Halifax, welcoming all skill levels with no sign-ups required. Runs take place every Saturday at 9:15 a.m., starting underneath the sign at Terra Cafe, 1496 Lower Water Street. The club promotes inclusivity and community among LGBTQ+ runners.

Terra Cafe

Queer Run Club Halifax

A week-long festival showcasing LGBTQ+ films from around the world.

Halifax Central Library

Queer Film Festival

Halifax Film Society

Queer Climbs Halifax is a bi-monthly indoor rock climbing event held on the second and last Friday of each month. It aims to create accessible and safe spaces for queer (2SLGBTQIA+) climbers of all levels to gather and climb together.

Queer Climbs Halifax

The ElderBerries Monthly Meeting is a gathering for senior LGBT individuals, focusing on social connection and community support. The event occurs on September 14, 2026, from 13:00 to 15:00.

ElderBerries Monthly Meeting

A lively LGBTQ+ night featuring music, dancing, and community gathering at The Marquee.

Queer Night at The Marquee

The Marquee Halifax

An intermediate workshop focusing on storytelling through dance, combining styles like jazz to emulate Broadway training and enhance choreography skills.

Theatre Dance Workshop (Intermediate)

Serving glamour and unforgettable performances by local artists Itza Star, Mike Hunt, Proshenna Rett, and DJ Anita Landback. Come dressed to celebrate, enjoy spectacular performances, and help support Rainbow Refugee Association of Nova Scotia's work creating safer futures for LGBTQI+ refugees.

Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

Quinceañera Meet Our Local Artists

A fundraiser celebrating 15 years of RRANS with music, dancing, and food to support LGBTQI+ refugees and safer communities.

A monthly community gathering for trans and gender-diverse people to relax, connect, and share in a welcoming, low-pressure environment.

A showcase of LGBTQ+ themed films from local and international filmmakers.

Halifax LGBTQ+ Film Society

Monthly gathering to discuss queer literature and share stories in a welcoming environment.

Queer Book Club Meetup

Halifax LGBTQ+ Community Center

Night Spa is a mixed gender, private members, clothing optional spa located in Halifax. It is a new kinky venue that has opened in the city, offering a unique space for the queer community. Membership applications can be submitted via www.NightSpa.ca or by attending as a guest of a member for pre-approval. The venue is situated at 2199 Gottingen Street.

NightSpa Event in Halifax

A hockey game between the Halifax Mooseheads and Sha.

A hockey game between the Halifax Mooseheads and Cap at the Scotiabank Centre.

A hockey game between the Halifax Mooseheads and Cha.

Providing free grocery kits to 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals facing food insecurity in Halifax.

Queer Events Community Hub

Food for Queers Grocery Kits Distribution

A hockey game between the Halifax Mooseheads and Snb.

A hockey game between the Halifax Mooseheads and Due.

A hockey game between the Halifax Mooseheads and an NFL team.

An educational series exploring the history of queer communities in Nova Scotia.

Queer History Lecture Series

A social event for members of the LGBTQ+ community to connect and share experiences.

Queer Community Gathering

An evening celebrating queer artists and their work.

Queer Art Night

A community movie night featuring LGBTQ+ themed films.

Queer Movie Night

Join us for a vibrant queer night featuring live performances and community bonding at The Company House.

The Company House

Queer Night at The Company House

An evening of LGBTQ+ community gathering and entertainment at The Dome.

Queer Night at The Dome

The Dome Halifax

Providing no-cost grocery kits for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals facing food insecurity in Halifax.

Queer Events

An inclusive storytime event featuring drag performers reading children's books.

Drag Queen Storytime

An opening reception for a new art exhibit celebrating LGBTQ+ artists.

LGBTQ+ Art Exhibition Opening

Halifax Art Gallery

An online workshop exploring the history and milestones of the queer community in Canada.

Online

Queer History Workshop

A special screening of LGBTQ+ themed films followed by a discussion panel at the Halifax Central Library.

LGBTQ+ Events in Halifax

Today

ALL AGES Drag Brunch - Pride Edition

Sunday Brunch

Gay Men's Speed Friending & Dating

Halifax Pride Parade

Tomorrow

Gender Joy Circle

Today

ALL AGES Drag Brunch - Pride Edition

Sunday Brunch

Gay Men's Speed Friending & Dating

Halifax Pride Parade

Tomorrow

Gender Joy Circle

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