Before you start serving up the apple cider or scoping out the local pumpkin patch, why not celebrate the end of summer with these great events, happening in Halifax this Labour Day weekend.
Halifax Urban Folk Festival
September 1-11, Various Locations in Downtown Halifax, $6-15
Taking place in the best music venues in Halifax, HUFF highlights the best folk rockers across Canada. Featuring artists like Chuck Prophet, Neil Osborne, Norman Blake, Lindi Ortega and more, this music fest isn’t one to be missed.
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Halifax Colour Festival
September 2, Free-$40
This festival represents the traditional celebration of Holi in South Asia. Signifying unity and diversity, this all ages event invites guests to come play and celebrate with live music and performances. Similar to Holi, the Colour Festival participants will also chase and colour each other with dried powder and coloured water, symbolizing the sharing of love and joy.
Atlantic Fringe Festival
September 1-11, Various Locations in Downtown Halifax, From free-$15
Acting as the largest theatre event in Atlantic Canada, the Fringe Festival hosts over 55 shows in over 15 different venues. In addition to the diverse mix of comedy, drama and musical theatre, Fringe also serves as a forum for artists to engage with and support one another.