Arts + Music

The 16th annual labour movement festival runs May 1-12 in Halifax. Catch up on all the events and where to see them.

The Nova Scotian emcee returns with his first album of all-new material since 2018—and his pen is still sharp.

The Chester, NS, artist’s latest full-length album, the Bahamas-produced She Told Me Where To Go, comes out May 24, 2024.

Everything you need to know about OutFest 2024—from must-see shows to local performers.

An ever-updated list of concerts, comedy shows, live performance, theatre and events in Nova Scotia.

The first-time novelist chats with The Coast about inner lives, the past’s tendency to follow us and writing psychological horror.

Cape Breton-born director Sandi Somers brings Hubbards and Chester to the big screen in her latest picture, now out in theatres.

Twenty-five years on from his debut record, the Canadian troubadour beautifully marches on—and into Halifax for an Apr. 6 show.

The Halifax theatre company brings David French’s groundbreaking play to the HRM for the first time in more than 50 years.

One-on-one with all your favourite artists. Plus, everything you didn’t need to know from behind the scenes.

The “NoCase Showcase” runs Thursday, Mar. 21 at the Seahorse Tavern. All ticket proceeds support Mobile Outreach Street Health.

From the big stage to the smaller showcases, here’s a look at what’s happening in the lead-up to Mar. 24.

The Sandy Lake First Nation singer-songwriter escaped death before he went full-time into music. And now he’s everywhere, all at once.

Read the opener to the Coast reporter’s newly-released book that won 2023’s Pottersfield Prize for Creative Nonfiction.

The Mount Uniacke artist returns to the stage for a stripped-back solo set this Monday, Mar. 18.

Documentarian Stephanie Joline’s Women of This Land comes out on International Women's Day.

How Tenille Goodspeed plans to make her mark as the HJF’s new executive director

The celebrated producer talks the third instalment in his Synthetic series and earning a 2024 JUNO nod.

The band’s matured sound takes centre stage in The Love Still Held Me Near.

Reggae singer Jah’Mila lands first JUNO nod, while electro-maestro Rich Aucoin picks up another nomination with Synthetic Season 2.

Halifax’s Travis Lindsay joins the Underground Comedy Railroad Tour as it stops in Halifax on Saturday, Feb. 10.

From comedy nights to Hobbits in Halifax, here’s your guide to weekend fun.

The Canadian rock 'n roll duo will visit Halifax on May 25, 2024.

McMinn reflects on life after Breakhouse, collaborating with Ken Dryden and “finding goodness beyond sadness.”