Acadia Cinema's Al Whittle Theatre
Annapolis Valley
Operated by the volunteer-run Acadia Cinema Co-op, this fabulous historic building, a Wolfville cultural icon, functions as a multipurpose cinema, theater…
Must-see entertainment in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia
Surely the most unusual theater space in Nova Scotia, this place is built around the MV Kipawo, the last of the Minas Basin ferries. There's a summer…
Halifax
Indie acts and local bands are the mainstay at the rough-and-ready Seahorse. It also hosts a monthly dance party, plus retro nights devoted to the '80s…
Annapolis Valley
Right on the waterfront, this nonprofit theater presents musicals, dramas and concerts most evenings in July and August, and occasionally during the rest…
Nova Scotia
In an imposing brick building that's served as a post office, a customs house and an armoury, this arty place is now a combined workshop venue, vegetarian…
Cape Breton Island
Proper community ceilidhs (parties with music and dancing) with plenty of fiddling, twirling and Celtic atmosphere are held in Baddeck's parish hall,…
Nova Scotia
This recently refurbished 400-seat theater is rumored to have a resident ghost. Built as an Odd Fellows Hall in 1907, it's now a favorite venue for rock…
Nova Scotia
Opposite the waterfront, this impressive performing-arts center stages a range of live shows. Experience some top-notch Scottish music during a summer…
Halifax
Performances of the Bard's works take place at the Cambridge Battery, an old fortification in the middle of Point Pleasant Park. When the weather's bad,…
Nova Scotia
This quaint theater space has great acoustics for live performances. Plays or dinner theater are presented most nights in July and August, with occasional…
Halifax
The Carleton's lineup is famously eclectic: folk, indie, jazz, rock and Celtic all regularly feature. There's a good dinner menu, too, served till late if…
Nova Scotia
The Astor is the oldest continuously operating performance venue in the province. Built in 1902 as the Liverpool Opera House, it presents films, plays and…
Cape Breton Island
Housed in the old St Andrew's Church, the HAT has become the town's top venue for live performance, music and dance. There are often Celtic music nights…
Halifax
Halifax's premier multipurpose indoor arena is smack bang in the heart of downtown. The biggest matches, games and concerts to come to town are held here.
Halifax
This is the place to go for local and international stand-up and improv gigs; check the website for what's on when.
Halifax
This downtown theater presents musicals and well-known plays on its main stage and edgier stuff in the studio.
Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs
Halifax
Some of the best blues musicians in Atlantic Canada play here, often at very low cover charges.
Cape Breton Island
A cast of young local musicians entertain all summer long in this 17th-century-style theater.
Cape Breton Island
This popular casino (there's not a great deal else to do in town) has hundreds of slot machines, blackjack and poker tables, and live entertainment.
Cape Breton Island
In Glace Bay, 22km east of Sydney, the grand 1920 Savoy is the region's premier entertainment venue.
