Join us for KANA’TA: Canada Day 2026 celebrations on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. This re-envisioned format for Canada Day offers a variety of new and refreshed cultural, musical, and family-oriented events to enjoy.
Developed in close collaboration with Indigenous communities, KANA’TA: Canada Day 2026 offers programming that honours the traditions of the Mi’kmaw Nation and celebrates pan-Indigenous communities that call the municipality home.
KANA’TA: Canada Day 2026 programming will include the Mawio’mi on the Halifax Waterfront and Halifax Commons, ANSMA Free Concert on the Dartmouth Waterfront, a Multi-Stage experience on the Halifax Waterfront featuring multiple genres of music and at night the July 1 Fireworks Show returns!
KANA’TA: Canada Day 2026. The Halifax Citadel National Historic site will also offer free admission on Wednesday, July 1 as well!
Information was accurate at the time of posting. Please check back closer to July 1st for the latest updates.
Jul 1, 2026 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
1055 Marginal Road
Join us for one of Fenton the Bear’s favourite days of the year! Enjoy family-friendly, interactive activities, live performances and community programming that highlight stories, cultures and experiences from across the country.
Free admission for all visitors throughout the day:
9:30 am – 5:30 pm: Take part in our scavenger hunt, crafts, explore our exhibitions, a photobooth, a make-and-take from Holdfast Bricks (while supplies last), a giant building brick mosaic, and more!
9:30 am – 2:30 pm: Outdoor chalk art with Jason Skinner
10:00 am: Citizenship Ceremony (open to the public)
10:00 am – 4:00 pm: Freddy Mujica plays his special brand of Latin Music at the Museum’s entrance
11:30 am: New Canadian Pep Rally (open to the public)
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm: Choral performances from the Halifax Newcomer Choir, Harana Singers, Creative Ukrainians, and more
1:00 pm: A special screening of a live World Cup game and related activities
1:30 pm: Singalong with The Big Sing
Join us from 8:30 am – 9:30 am for a sensory-friendly Canada Day experience intended for visitors who prefer a quieter, lower-stimulation environment.
Visit the link below for more information.
Jul 1, 2026 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
5425 Sackville St, Halifax.
In honour of Canada’s 159th birthday, enjoy FREE admission to the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore our newest indoor exhibit, "Fortress Halifax: A City Shaped by Conflict" which offers the most comprehensive and inclusive history of Halifax in one location. Cake will be served! The iconic noon gun signals the official 21-gun salute from the Halifax Citadel saluting battery.
Jul 1, 2026 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Halifax Commons
5775 Cogswell Street
Celebrate Canada Day with your family at the Halifax Commons on July 1st from 11AM to 4PM! Enjoy a full day of free skating, swimming, bouncy castles, and soccer activities with The Halifax Wanderers crew. Bring the whole family for nonstop fun, laughter, and community celebration in the heart of the city!
Jul 1, 2026 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Halifax Emera Oval
5775 Cogswell St, Halifax, NS
Let’s celebrate KANA’TA Canada Day together with an afternoon full of traditional art, games, and performances from our indigenous communities!
This year, Our KANA’TA event will feature musical performances from Fawn Big Canoe and The Relatives, along with traditional women's dance and more than fifteen indigenous vendors. Come out and celebrate!
Jul 1, 2026 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Dartmouth Ferry Terminal Park
88 Alderney Dr, Dartmouth, NS.
With the support of Canada Day Drumming National Committee, Canada Day Drumming Halifax (CDD Halifax) has successfully organized this annual event since 2017 to celebrate Canada’s Birthday with our local immigrant communities. This year, we continue our participation with the CDD national simultaneous drumming at Dartmouth Ferry Terminal Park. The CDD Halifax committee will bring multicultural performances including bands, dancing groups, and talented individuals from 12pm-4pm. More details to be announced in June.
Joyce Liu
joyce@lumistudios.ca
Jul 1, 2026 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Foundation Warf - Halifax Waterfront
1543 Saltyard Way, Halifax, NS B3J 1S2
This annual waterfront showcase of Hip Hop and Street Dance in the Maritimes features dancers of all ages and skill sets. Come young and old, dance is for all!
3:00pm - 4:00pm - Children Dance workshop
4:00pm - 6:30pm - Canada Day waterfront dance battle
Atlantic Breaking Alliance provides barrier-free access to hip-hop and street dance events in the Maritimes. The yearly ABA Circuit provides dancers the opportunities to dance and represent in all the Maritime Provinces and nationally with their partners Unity Charity and Breaking Canada.
Jul 1, 2026 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sands at Salter Main Stage
1549 Lower Water Street
Desi Summer Music Fest returns on July 1st to the Halifax Waterfront for a vibrant celebration of global beats from around the world. Experience the energy of Desi Bollywood, Folk, Middle Eastern rhythms, Hollywood hits, and EDM vibes. Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of music, culture, and dance that bridges traditions and electrifies the summer spirit.
Follow the link below to Reserve your FREE ticket:
eventbrite.ca/e/desi-summer-fest-season-3-canada-day-celebration-free-entry-tickets-1990662226306
Jul 1, 2026 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Dartmouth Festival Series Stage
Dartmouth Ferry Terminal Park
88 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth
Join the African Nova Scotian Music Association live at Dartmouth Ferry Terminal Park for an incredible evening full of emerging and established black talent from Nova Scotia.
Our 2026 artists include:
- Jody Upshaw
- DJ Webber
- Yung Stak
- Mr. Jay
- Harmz So Hype
Dena Williams
dena@ansma.ca
Jul 1, 2026 10:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Halifax-Dartmouth Waterfront
Finish off your Canada Day celebrations with fireworks over the Halifax Harbour. The best locations to view the show is from the Dartmouth Ferry Terminal Park and Foundation Wharf in Halifax.
More details on the fireworks will be announced shortly.
Jul 1, 2026 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Route: Starts at Scotiabank Center at 10 am
1800 Argyle Street
Celebrate Canada’s birthday in Halifax with the return of the Sobeys Tattoo Canada Day Parade! On Tuesday, July 1, 2026, join the festivities as the parade kicks off at 10:00 a.m. from the Scotiabank Centre. The route winds through downtown Halifax, featuring over 25 groups and floats, before returning to the starting point. It's the largest Canada Day parade east of Montreal!
More information on the parade route can be found at the website below:
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