Arts & Culture

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

A memorial to Halifax’s unhoused population, Halifax poet laureate Sue Goyette’s poem has found a life of its own—and arrives amid another cold winter for those outdoors.

From the city's big party at The Oval to intimate dinner out, we've got Halifax's NYE happenings covered.

From inspiring memoirs of trans resilience to in-depth reporting to Indigenous dark fiction, there’s something for everyone.

Beer, pinball, live music and books for a cause—what more could you want?

Celebrate the holidays with theatre, music, markets and more.

The Toronto-based stand-up comic and actor performs at The Sanctuary Arts Centre in Dartmouth on Dec. 9.

Charlotte Cardin, The Glorious Sons and Tim Baker headline shows in Halifax this coming month.

All the Remembrance Day ceremonies happening around the HRM on November 11.

The Rostova String Quartet will play back-to-back nights on Nov. 18 and 19 to support family programming and food security.

The Falmouth, NS author just won a major US award for her debut novel. She’s also part of the 2023 AfterWords Literary Festival.