Live Music Halifax

Enchor East Singers
2025-12-13 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | Sackville Public Library, 636 Sackville Drive
EnChor East is a four-voiced community choir of 50+ voices, drawing members from the Halifax area. EnChor East meets Tuesday evenings, September to May.

G Street Band
2025-12-13 20:30 - 23:30, 2025-12-20 20:30 - 23:30 | Pacifico, 5171 George St
G Street Band electrifies the dance floor with their high-energy fusion of classic and current, pop, rock, funk…and a touch of jazz!

Paul St Amand & Kenneth Pasher
2025-12-14 11:00 - 17:00
Singer & trumpeter Paul St-Amand teams up with guitarist Kenneth Pasher for a midday jazz set at The Roastory: where every cup has a rhythm. Bedford’s coolest new cafe is rooted in two timeless crafts: the art of specialty coffee and the soul of jazz and blues.

All Saints Cathedral Choir
2025-12-14 16:00 - 17:30 | Cathedral Church of All Saints, 1330 Cathedral Ln, Halifax
The ‘Sundays at Four’ Music Series returns to the Cathedral Church of All Saints, Halifax September 28 at 4 p.m! Join us for a new season of inspiring choral music, offered freely to the public every Sunday afternoon. Sunday’s service is a Choral Evensong for the Eve of St Michael and All Angels, sung by the Capella Regalis Men, Boys, & Girls Choir, directed by Nick Halley, with organist Paul Halley.

Schedule

Shirley Jackson & Her Good Rockin' Daddys
2025-12-14 16:00 - 19:00 | Colleen’s Pub, Dartmouth
Good Rockin’ fun and some horn-powered Blues!

Sunday night blues jam
2025-12-14 20:00 - 23:00 | Bearly’s House of Blues & Ribs, 1579 Grafton St, Halifax
Local blues musicians try out their stuff at the traditional blues jam run by Andrew Gillis and his back up band.

Chebucto Big Band
2025-12-15 18:30 - 20:00 | Halifax Central Library, 5440 Spring Garden Road, Halifax
Free concert for all ages by the Chebucto Big Band Swing Orchestra

Tuba Christmas
2025-12-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Halifax Central Library, 5440 Spring Garden Road, Halifax
This popular holiday concert brings together tubas of all shapes and sizes for an evening of holiday music and cheer for everyone.

Morgan Davis
2025-12-15 19:30 - 22:30, 2025-12-16 19:30 - 22:30 | Bearly’s House of Blues & Ribs, 1579 Grafton St, Halifax
Morgan Davis is a Canadian blues singer, guitarist, and songwriter. He was born and spent his childhood in Detroit, Michigan, before relocating to Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He moved to Halifax, Nova Scotia, in 2001. His song “Why’d You Lie” was a hit for Colin James and featured on James’ 1988 debut album.

Jazz Night
2025-12-16 18:00 - 21:00 | Ragazzi Restobar, 5187 Salter St, Halifax
Jazz Night with Ken MacKay
A native of Truro NS, Ken first started teaching in the Public School system in 1976 and has been active as an educator as a Clinician, Adjudicator and Soloist throughout his career. Ken retired from Astral Drive Junior High where he has been Director of Bands for over 20 years. Ken is Past-President of the Atlantic Federation of Musicians and is currently on the board of NS Honour Jazz and co-leader of the NSHJ Funk Unit.
Ken’s list of his professional credits is impressive. Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Regis Philbin, Natalie Cole, jazz great Ernie Watts, Mary Wilson (The Supremes), Blues Brother Dan Aykroyd, daughter of the blues Shirley King, Rosemary Clooney, the Temptations, and Lionel Ritchie are just a few of the artists Ken has shared the stage with. He currently performs with The Back Alley Big Band, Asia NuGruv and The Aviators.

Seaside Christmas Special
2025-12-16 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Life Branch Church, 10 Lancaster Drive, Dartmouth
Don’t miss this nostalgic Christmas special with your favourite tunes live for one night. All proceeds support the Wayne Harrett Scholarship Awards & Oakwood Terrace Recreation Services.
For advance tickets please call Oakwood Terrace at 902 469 9231 external 148
or Seaside FM at 902 469 9231

Leo Cox Trio
2025-12-16 19:00 - 22:00 | Economy Shoe Shop, 1663 Argyle St
Jazz Night upstairs at Economy Shoe Shop run by Leo Cox, bass/guitar, Ben Tucker, guitar/voice and Dante Keirstead, drums.

Garrett Mason
2025-12-16 20:30 - 23:00 | Bearly’s House of Blues & Ribs, 1579 Grafton St, Halifax
Garrett Mason is a true bluesman at heart. He was raised in Truro, Nova Scotia by his mother Pam, and father, veteran Canadian Bluesman Dutch Mason. His quest to become a blues musician started at a very early age; being surrounded by music blues music, Garrett’s favorite tapes at 3 years old were Canned Heat and Buddy Rich. What really sealed the deal for Garrett to become a blues guitarist came after watching a video of Stevie Ray Vaughn “Live At the El Mocambo” – he was hooked.
His dad, Dutch Mason, stopped playing guitar before Garrett was born due to crippling arthritis in his hands. Although he was not able to teach his son to play, he has certainly been able to teach Garrett the structure of the Blues and to influence him about the resulting sound. Surrounded by his father’s peers, Garrett has had the benefit of hearing and learning from a wide variety of musical talent. The late Rick Jeffery was a great inspiration to Garrett; they would talk and play for hours together. Rick once said “Garrett is the only guitar player I know that can play Albert Collins’ style down to a T”. The combination of his father’s advice, Jeffery’s guidance and his own natural talents provide that special brew for Garrett to become the musical influence he is destined to be.
Garrett would be the first to tell you that riding the coat tails of others won’t take you very far in this business, but striving to be truly original is the secret to longevity and lasting success. Garrett launched his debut CD I’m Just a Man at the 2004 Harvest Jazz and Blues festival in Fredericton, New Brunswick to a sold out crowd.
This debut CD features Garrett’s talent for strong original songs, a voice that is reminiscent of a veteran performer and his extraordinary aptitude for playing electric guitar. Garrett’s original talent was awarded in 2005 when he received a Juno for Best Blues Album. Garrett Mason is poised to be one of the brightest stars to emerge from the East Coast Blues scene in years.
Garrett’s band released their sophomore album Love and Sound in July 2008 which was nominated for a Juno Award. The album won Blues Artist/Group Recording of the Year at the 2009 Music Nova Scotia and Industry Awards.

Live jazz with Matt Maclennan trio
2025-12-17 19:00 - 22:00 | Obladee wine bar, 1600 Barrington St, Halifax
Matt MacLennan is a bassist and bandleader, bringing a mix of velvety ballads, smooth bossa novas, and breezy swing to Obladee!
You can expect balanced and inviting sets with an easy and conversational style that fills the room without crowding it. Lean in and listen, or simply let the sound and textures carry you away.

Please reserve your spot as seating is limited.

Jazz Night @ The Local
2025-12-17 19:30 - 23:00 | The Local, 2037 Gottingen St, Halifax
Jazz night with Silvio Pupo, keys, Ronald Hynes, bass and Damien Moynihan, percussion.

Jazz spotlight at Gus' Pub
2025-12-17 19:30 - 23:30 | Gus’ Pub & Grill, 2605 Agricola St
Featuring Bluebird Trio, Rodrigo Donoso Quartet, Janigan’s Jazz Shenanigans

Geordie Haley, David Burton & Trevor Wentzel
2025-12-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Wooden Monkey, Alderney Landing
Geordie, Trevor & David– top local jazz talent with fine food!

Solstice Sound
2025-12-18 19:30 - 21:30 | Radstorm, 2177 Gottingen St
Improvised music with N8-E, Dreamboat Troposphere and Longer Days Sounds

Big Easy Fridays!
2025-12-19 17:30 - 19:30 | Bearly’s House of Blues & Ribs, 1579 Grafton St, Halifax
Sounds of New Orleans with Mike Cowie & John Alphonse
More events all week on Bearly’s website

Recroom Jams
2025-12-19 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-12-20 18:30 - 20:30
Holiday in Hubbards
Classic holiday music with Rec Room Jams with cocktails/tapas by The Gratto and Rosa Rugosa

Caito Macdonald Trio
2025-12-19 20:00 - 22:00 | Barrington Steakhouse & Oyster Bar, 1662 Barrington St., Halifax
Caito Macdonald is a percussionist and composer from Dartmouth, NS. Caito’s musical style is rooted in the jazz tradition, and he performs at various jazz gigs around Halifax. Caito’s trio plays every Friday at the Barrington Steakhouse, and he can also be heard in the local rock/fusion band ‘Under the Bus’.

The Mellotones
2025-12-19 20:30 - 23:30 | Pacifico, 5171 George St
For over two decades, The Mellotones have been bringing their high-octane party to stages around the world. Lighting up dance floors wherever they go, the R&B Funk band is an 8-piece powerhouse.

The Mellotones
2025-12-19 20:30 - 23:30 | Pacifico, 5171 George St
The Mellotones have been bringing their high-octane party to stages around the world for over two decades. Lighting up dance floors wherever they go, the R&B Funk band is an 8-piece powerhouse. From weddings to festivals to late-night clubs and corporate events, their energetic show provides the perfect atmosphere for any occasion.
Combining powerful vocals, dynamic horns, and a groovy rhythm section with a catalogue that dives deep into the history of soul, funk, disco, and R&B music, The Mellotones recall an era dominated by the classics of Motown, Stax, and Chess Records.
Drawing on a wealth of experience as road-tested backup musicians, and as seasoned session players for ECMA and JUNO Award winning artists, The Mellotones are a hard-working collective of some of the region’s best performers.
​Over their long career the band has garnered a devoted fan base. They’ve also had the opportunity to perform with such artists as David Foster, Dan Akroyd, The Free Nationals, Nathan East, and even Dennis Rodman. The Mellotones served as a backing band for renowned blues guitarist Matt Andersen for a 2018 national tour that was documented on the record Matt Andersen and The Mellotones Live at Olympic Hall.
Ideal for any event, The Mellotones are a sure fire party hit guaranteed to deliver a night of exceptional entertainment for the young and young at heart.

Holiday Horns
2025-12-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Hope United Church, 3055 Connaught St.

Glenn Gordon
2025-12-20 16:00 - 19:00 | Nine Locks Brewing Co., 221 Waverley Rd, Dartmouth, NS
Glenn Gordon is a versatile Halifax-area musician who primarily performs
pop and light rock blended with folk traditions, and also plays a variety of other genres. He is known for both original work and cover songs.

Key aspects of his music:

Genres: His original music blends pop, light rock, and folk traditions, with themes often focused on home, longing, and healing. His live performances feature a broad song list that can cater to various events, including general pub music.
Originals and Covers: Gordon is a prolific songwriter with hundreds of original songs, and also performs covers, including Celtic rock in his past bands.
Bands/Projects: He was a founding member of the Halifax Celtic rock band MacKeel. He performs as a solo artist and has been part of other bands as well.
Performance Style: He frequently performs live at local pubs and venues in the Halifax area, often with an acoustic guitar.

Son Latino
2025-12-20 21:00 - 23:30 | Driftwood, 2103 Gottingen St, Halifax
Son Latino is a Halifax-based ensemble known for performing various Latin American genres, including salsa, merengue, and bachata
. As of late 2025, the band continues to perform at local venues like Driftwood Coastal Diner and for festivals such as the Halifax Salsa & Bachata Festival.

The core members of the band include:

Yonelis Legra Noa: Lead vocals, percussion, and piano.
Mauricio Duarte: Keyboards.
Paul “Pablito” St-Amand: Trumpet, flugelhorn, vocals, and percussion.
Maykel Nuñez: Percussion and vocals.
Jorge Loza: Bass.
Aryam Zubizarreta Perez: Vocals, guitar, and percussion.
