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.

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Medavie Blue Nose Marathon Route

Cheer Station at Blue Nose Marathon

Rainbow Refugee NS

A community cheer station encouraging people to support runners at the Blue Nose Marathon.

RRANS is hosting a Cheer Station! Come Cheer on Runners with RRANS.

2026 Medavie Blue Nose Marathon

RRANS

Drag Brunch featuring Mya Foxx, Velma Jones, and Brooke Rivers. Doors at 11AM, show at 12PM.

Stardust Bar + Kitchen

Drag Brunch

A brunch event with live drag performances by Mya Foxx, Velma Jones, and Brooke Rivers.

Join us for the Queerest of Hours 3-6pm for $6 beer and house wine, + food specials after a long day and why not stay for dinner!?

Queerest of Hours

A social event at Stardust Bar + Kitchen with discounted drinks and food specials.

The Atlantic Pride Pageant: Mx Canada Pride is a vibrant showcase celebrating Atlantic Canada's 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Taking place at the Rebecca Cohn on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 19:00, this event features regional performers delivering charismatic and talented performances in a night of fierce competition and unforgettable entertainment.

Atlantic Pride Pageant Tickets On Sale Now

Virtual

Fun with Floggers

Venus Envy Halifax

An online workshop about using floggers, led by Zain.

Chromatica 6 Year Anniversary Party

A party celebrating the six-year anniversary of Chromatica at Stardust Bar + Kitchen.

An event featuring Johnny & Velma Jones from Canada's Drag Race.

Chromatica Night

A party celebrating six years of the album Chromatica with drag shows, performances, and dancing.

Queer classics and dancefloor anthems all night long. Following the Chromatica 6 Year Anniversary Party.

Glitterbomb

A weekly queer dance party at Stardust Bar + Kitchen.

Stardust

Heated Rivalry Drag Brunch

A drag brunch with performances and hockey to support queer youth athletes.

Chicken and Waffles dripping with hot honey!

Brunch

A brunch event featuring chicken and waffles with hot honey at Stardust Bar + Kitchen.

A vibrant drag brunch hosted by Elle Noir featuring performances by Trinity Foxx and Newfound Lad. Doors open at 11 AM, showtime at 12 PM.

Ambientsound KC

Drag Brunch at Stardust

Elle Noir

A British Pop Party with British Icon Costume Contest (with prizes)

Spice Up Your Night: A British Pop Party

A lively gay British pop music party with singalongs, dance hits, and a British costume contest.

RRANS HUB: Open Office

A community event where you can visit the Rainbow Refugee NS office.

Build or refine your resume, highlight skills & experience, and tailor for specific roles.

Workshop One - Resume Building

A community workshop on how to build a resume, with no registration needed.

Spend time in our safer community space. Games, chats, snacks and more. Register at info@rrans.com

RRANS Hangout

A community event with games, chats, snacks, and a safe space for everyone.

An all queer comedy show packed with laughs, chaos, drinks, and iconic energy. Featuring Roz Kennery, Abhishek Bhuchar, Alva Sparkles, Clare Belford, and special guest Lee Anne Arsenault.

The Gay Agenda

A comedy show featuring all-queer performers with drinks, food, and laughs.

This workshop is an opportunity to deepen understanding, learn respectfully, and engage in meaningful conversations around Mi’kmaq history, culture, values, and community in Atlantic Canada. You will learn about First Nations history, culture, and values in Atlantic Canada, practical ways to build more inclusive environments, and respectful communication and interactions with Indigenous peoples. To register, please email: info@rrans.com to receive the location details.

Mi’kmaq Cultural Awareness Workshop

A community workshop to learn about Mi'kmaq culture at Rainbow Refugee NS.

Join us for a night of drag, DJs, and pure chaos on the dancefloor. Featuring Elle Noir, Proshenna Rett, and Mike Hunt with DJ Badfriends keeping it moving all night long. Includes Mardi Gras beads with ticket and a Best Booty Contest with prizes.

Mardi Gras Party

A lively Mardi Gras-themed party with drag performances, DJs, and a dance contest at Stardust Bar + Kitchen.

The Stardust Beach Party is taking over with DJ Badfriends spinning all night long. Come dressed to impress for the Beachwear Baddie Costume Contest, hottest looks win prizes. Think bikinis, mesh, jorts, speedos, lifeguards, spring breakers, and full-on beach baddie realness.

Stardust Beach Party

A beach-themed party with DJ music and a costume contest for the hottest beachwear looks.

Join us for Drag Brunch hosted by Elle Noir, featuring Trinity Foxx and Newfound Lad. Expect high energy performances, iconic looks, cocktails flowing, and the perfect start to your weekend.

A brunch event with drag performances, featuring high-energy acts and vibrant looks.

Monthly climbing event for all 2SLGBTIA people, with no experience necessary.

East Peak Indoor Climbing

QueerClimbs at East Peak

A brunch featuring chicken and waffles with hot honey served at Stardust Bar + Kitchen.

An open stage for all queer talent, showcasing drag, live music, comedy, burlesque, performance art, and more. A supportive, high-energy space made for queer artists.

Star Maker

Elle Lixir

A lively open stage event showcasing queer talent in drag, music, comedy, burlesque, and performance art.

Join Karla Marx, Fae Johnstone and local drag performers for a night of sickening drag and fierce calls to action. This is a party - and so much more. It’s a call to action, a community gathering, and a celebration of queerness. Proceeds from ticket sales directly contribute to advocacy for transgender youth and queer liberation.

Stardust Bar and Kitchen

Politics with a Drag Queen

Karla Marx + Fae Johnstone

A drag show and community gathering to celebrate queerness and support transgender youth and queer liberation.

A community open house at Rainbow Refugee NS where people can visit the office and learn more about their services.

Practice common questions, live mock interviews, and get feedback & insider tips.

Workshop Two - Mock Interview

A community workshop on practicing job interview skills with no registration needed.

Calling all Beliebers for a night of Justin Bieber Music Bingo at Stardust. From “One Time” to “Sorry,” we’re playing the hits, deep cuts, heartbreak anthems and bangers all night long. Hosted by Zara Matrix. 19+.

Justin Bieber Music Bingo

Zara Matrix

A fun night of Justin Bieber-themed music bingo at Stardust Bar + Kitchen.

A community hangout with games, chats, snacks, and a safe space for everyone.

East Peak: Last Friday of the month

Queer Climbs Halifax

A community event featuring bi-monthly queer rock climbing sessions at East Peak.

Hurt So Good: Kink and Chronic Pain with Rachele

Hurt So Good: Kink and Chronic Pain

A virtual event exploring the connection between kink and chronic pain.

June brunch tickets are officially live on our website. Seats fill fast, secure yours and let’s make it a weekend ritual.

June Brunch

A ticketed brunch event for everyone hosted by Stardust Bar + Kitchen.

Sex, Pleasure and Aging

A virtual event about sex, pleasure, and aging.

Two years of club classics, sweat, pop perfection, and brat behaviour at Stardust. Celebrate the anniversary with Pollysporyn, X, and Proshenna Rett for a night dedicated to the album that changed the pop culture timeline.

BRAT turns 2

A party celebrating two years of club music and pop culture at Stardust Bar + Kitchen.

Ethical Non-Monogamy: The Sh*t I Wish I’d Known with Kelly

Ethical Non-Monogamy: The Sh*t I Wish I’d Known

A virtual workshop about the essentials of ethical non-monogamy.

An outdoor picnic for members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies to connect and celebrate.

Point Pleasant Park

LGBTQ+ Community Picnic

Halifax Pride Society

Bottoms Up: Skills for Better Bottoming with Kelly

Bottoms Up: Skills for Better Bottoming

A virtual workshop teaching skills for better bottoming.

The Nova Scotia Rainbow Action Project Society is holding its Annual General Meeting (AGM), which is open to community members. The meeting will include a report on the society’s activities over the past year, a financial report from the Treasurer, and elections for the Board of Directors for the upcoming year.

NSRAP Headquarters

Annual General Meeting

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

A monthly social gathering for trans and gender-diverse people to relax, share community, and enjoy activities like chatting, making art, and having snacks.

Hit Me with Your Best Shot: Impact Play 101 with Wren and Mina

Hit Me with Your Best Shot: Impact Play 101

A workshop about impact play techniques for adults.

Dirty Talking Skills from a Professional with Mina

Dirty Talking Skills from a Professional

A workshop teaching adults how to improve their dirty talking skills with a professional.

Annual Pride parade celebrating the LGBTQ+ community in Halifax.

Halifax Pride Parade

Annual Pride Parade celebrating LGBTQ+ pride with floats, music, and community solidarity.

Downtown Halifax

Pride Parade 2026

Annual parade celebrating 2SLGBTQ+ communities with floats, music, and community spirit.

Pride Parade

A screening of LGBTQ+ themed films followed by a discussion session.

Queer Film Night

A series of performances, workshops, and community gatherings throughout Halifax Pride.

Various Community Spaces

Pride Festival Main Events

Learning the Ropes 101 with Nephira and BabyBear (*3 hour workshop)

Learning the Ropes 101

A three-hour workshop called Learning the Ropes 101 with Nephira and BabyBear.

How to Have a Threesome with Wren and Mina

How to Have a Threesome

A workshop on how to have a threesome with Wren and Mina.

Vulva Pleasure from a Pro

A workshop on vulva pleasure with a professional for everyone.

Annual Pride parade celebrating LGBTQ+ pride and diversity in Halifax.

Halifax Pride Committee

A lively summer festival featuring live music, food vendors, and family activities in the park.

Halifax Summer Festival

City of Halifax

Learning the Ropes 102 with Nephira and BabyBear (*3 hour workshop)

Learning the Ropes 102

A three-hour workshop called Learning the Ropes 102 for adults.

The Halifax Pride Festival Parade is scheduled to take place on July 15, 2026, from 12:00 to 15:00. It is part of Halifax Pride's celebrations, showcasing the city's vibrant LGBTQ+ community. The event will feature a parade through the city streets, celebrating diversity and inclusion.

Halifax Pride Festival Parade

The Atlantic Pride Pageant: Mx Canada Pride is a vibrant showcase celebrating Atlantic Canada's 2SLGBTQIA+ community. This event features performances from regional drag artists and entertainers, inspired by the 'Enchanted Garden' theme, creating a magical atmosphere of creativity and glamour. Contestants compete in categories such as talent, evening wear, and Q&A, vying for the prestigious Mx Canada Pride title, which includes opportunities to represent Halifax Pride at Canada Pride 2027. The event emphasizes inclusivity, community pride, and supports regional talent, culminating in a night of high-energy entertainment and fierce competition.

Dalhousie Arts Centre

Atlantic Pride Pageant - Mx Canada Pride

A gathering for members of the queer community to connect and share experiences.

Queer Community Meetup

Monthly screening of LGBTQ+ themed films followed by discussions.

Halifax LGBTQ+ Centre

An event featuring community members, organizers, artists, advocates, and leaders presenting panel concepts for the Lunch & Learn series, focusing on 2SLGBTQIA+ experiences, issues, leadership, and identity. The series takes place from July 16 to July 26, 2026, and aims to foster thoughtful conversation, skill sharing, and community dialogue over lunch.

Halifax Pride Educational Panel

The Halifax Pride Festival is an annual event held at the Garrison Grounds on Citadel Hill, featuring major celebrations, a parade, entertainment, vendors, and community activities. The festival site includes accessible facilities, food vendors, and various entertainment options, with the event promoting inclusivity and community engagement. The festival is located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and is organized by Halifax Pride Society.

Halifax, NS

Halifax Pride Festival

Halifax Pride will host two markets during its 2026 festival: a QTBIPOC Market on July 16 from 8:00pm to 11:00pm at Garrison Grounds, and a Community Market on July 18 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm in the Bell Road parking lot attached to Garrison Grounds. The markets are open to 2SLGBTQIA+ artisans, community groups, not-for-profits, and local 2SLGBTQIA+ owned small businesses, with specific eligibility criteria. Vendors will receive an 8ft table, 2 chairs, and online promotion. The application deadline is May 15, 2026, and there is no fee for the QTBIPOC Market, while fees apply for other vendors. Participants must adhere to Halifax Pride policies.

Garrison Grounds

Halifax Pride Market Applications 2026

Halifax Pride

Halifax Pride presents melaNATION, a vibrant showcase celebrating Black and racialized queer and trans artists. The event features dynamic performances across music, drag, and dance, highlighting stories and artistry that deserve the spotlight. It takes place on Thursday, July 16, 2026, from 21:00 to 23:59 at Garrison Grounds.

melaNATION: A QTBIPOC Showcase

Halifax Pride is inviting community members, organizers, artists, and advocates to submit panel ideas for the 2026 Lunch & Learn series during the Halifax Pride Festival, taking place from July 16 to 26, 2026. The daytime series features panels on 2SLGBTQIA+ experiences, issues, and leadership, held on select weekdays between July 21 and 24, 2026, from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm at the Bus Stop Theatre. Halifax Pride will cover core costs, including venue, technical production, honoraria, and accessibility supports.

The Bus Stop Theatre

Halifax Pride Lunch & Learn Series

Annual Pride Festival featuring parades, events, and community celebrations in Halifax.

The Halifax Pride Parade will take place on Saturday, July 18, 2026, starting at 12:00 PM. It is one of the city's largest community events, celebrating 2SLGBTQIA+ pride, community, and activism. The parade emphasizes support for queer community groups and not-for-profit organizations, which receive free entry and priority placement. Participants can enter various categories, and applications are reviewed to ensure alignment with the event's aims and principles. The parade route is consistent with previous years, with any changes communicated in advance. The event encourages community involvement and offers opportunities for sponsorship and larger partnerships.

A community picnic event for newcomers, organized by Rainbow Refugee and related organizations, featuring food and social activities.

Queer Connections: Newcomer Picnic

Join the Halifax Pride Parade to celebrate LGBTQ+ community and diversity. The event features a parade with community groups, performances, and festivities.

HALIFAX PRIDE PARADE 2025

A community fair featuring vendors, food trucks, and entertainment to celebrate pride.

Best Western Chocolate Lake Hotel

Pride Community Fair

The Halifax Pride Festival Parade is scheduled to take place on July 20, 2026, from 12:00 to 14:00. The event is part of the Halifax Pride celebrations, featuring a vibrant parade that celebrates LGBTQ+ pride and community. Participants and spectators are encouraged to join in the festivities, which promote inclusivity and diversity.

A formal evening event with performances, awards, and guest speakers.

Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

Evening Pride Gala

An evening screening of LGBTQ+ themed films followed by a discussion.

LGBTQ+ Film Night

A community gathering with food, music, and activities to celebrate Pride.

Pride Community Picnic

An evening of listening, sharing, and connection where community members became “living books,” offering their personal stories, histories, and perspectives to spark understanding and conversation. The event aims to foster curiosity, compassion, and openness for real learning, leading to new insights, deeper empathy, and a greater appreciation for the diversity of our 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

Halifax Central Library

Open Book: 2SLGBTQIA+ Human Library

An event where community members share their personal stories as "living books" to promote understanding and empathy within the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

Open book discussion at the Rainbow Refugee Human Library, focusing on LGBTQIA+ topics.

PRIDE 2025 How it went

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

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

LGBTQ+ Events in Halifax

Today

Cheer Station at Blue Nose Marathon

2026 Medavie Blue Nose Marathon

Drag Brunch

Queerest of Hours

Atlantic Pride Pageant Tickets On Sale Now

Chromatica 6 Year Anniversary Party

Chromatica Night

Glitterbomb

Tomorrow

Heated Rivalry Drag Brunch

Brunch

Drag Brunch at Stardust

Spice Up Your Night: A British Pop Party

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

RRANS HUB: Open Office

Workshop One - Resume Building

Thursday, May 21, 2026

RRANS Hangout

The Gay Agenda

Today

Cheer Station at Blue Nose Marathon

2026 Medavie Blue Nose Marathon

Drag Brunch

Queerest of Hours

Atlantic Pride Pageant Tickets On Sale Now

Chromatica 6 Year Anniversary Party

Chromatica Night

Glitterbomb

Tomorrow

Heated Rivalry Drag Brunch

Brunch

Drag Brunch at Stardust

Spice Up Your Night: A British Pop Party

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

RRANS HUB: Open Office

Workshop One - Resume Building

Thursday, May 21, 2026

RRANS Hangout

The Gay Agenda

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