Nova Scotia’s favourite festival takes place on the Halifax waterfront from July 29 to August 3, 2026.
With stages at the Halifax Seaport, Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, Sackville Landing, and Foundation Wharf the 4oth edition of Halifax Busker Festival will delight locals and visitors alike with exciting and unique entertainment.
Electrifying acts will provide six days of incredible performances, including: 2025’s People’s Choice winner Pancho Libre (Mexico), Hannah Cryle (Australia), Her Majesty's Secret Circus (USA), Jack Wise (Ireland), LIFT! (Canada), MARBLE (Japan), Seb und Fritzzz (Canada), The Fire Ninja (Australia), Victor Rubilar (Argentina), and Silver Elvis (Canada).
Beyond these incredible performers, Buskers will also feature the Glow Party Family Fun Zone at Sands at Salter, plus a variety of vendors, food trucks, and fun!
The daily schedule of performances will be available in July.
The festival hours are:
Wednesday, July 29 from 5pm-10pm
Thursday, July 30 from 12pm-10pm
Friday, July 31 from 12pm-10pm
Saturday, August 1 from 12pm-10pm
Sunday, August 2 from 12pm-10pm
Monday, August 3 from 12pm-6pm
With stages at the Halifax Seaport, Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, Sackville Landing, and Foundation Wharf the 4oth edition of Halifax Busker Festival will delight locals and visitors alike with exciting and unique entertainment.
Electrifying acts will provide six days of incredible performances, including: 2025’s People’s Choice winner Pancho Libre (Mexico), Hannah Cryle (Australia), Her Majesty's Secret Circus (USA), Jack Wise (Ireland), LIFT! (Canada), MARBLE (Japan), Seb und Fritzzz (Canada), The Fire Ninja (Australia), Victor Rubilar (Argentina), and Silver Elvis (Canada).
Beyond these incredible performers, Buskers will also feature the Glow Party Family Fun Zone at Sands at Salter, plus a variety of vendors, food trucks, and fun!
The daily schedule of performances will be available in July.
The festival hours are:
Wednesday, July 29 from 5pm-10pm
Thursday, July 30 from 12pm-10pm
Friday, July 31 from 12pm-10pm
Saturday, August 1 from 12pm-10pm
Sunday, August 2 from 12pm-10pm
Monday, August 3 from 12pm-6pm
