NewsletterApril 9, 2026

☀️ Win Wintersleep Tix + HJF Lineup + this week in Hali

Hey Halifax!

Happy Spring! It feels like the calm before the storm before festival season gets into full swing. The Wanderers & Tides home openers are on the horizon, Halifax Jazz Festival’s lineup has dropped, and we have three pretty awesome contests running right now you need to know about.

Let’s dig in.

CanQuest Is On 🟣

The CanQuest is on! We’ve teamed up with Toller and Purple Cow to hide 99 purple cans across the province. Find one and win big. Starting this week, we’ll also be introducing Side Quests: you’re chance to win tickets to some of the hottest events and concerts coming up in Halifax. Enter now to make sure you don’t miss out!

Grab a case of Toller this weekend or enter for free online.

Food For The Ears 2026

Ethan Chitty started the Food For The Ears Festival four years ago at just 16. This summer, he’s managed to lock down Alderney Landing for two days to present a killer lineup: Rankin MacInnis & The Broken Reeds, Elyse Aeryn, The Public Service, Colrain and more.

FFTE is a non-profit with a mission to raise money and awareness around food insecurity. This event deserves your support, so grab tickets now!

June 12-13 | Buy Tickets & Learn More

Halifax Jazz Festival Lineup Has Arrived

The TD Halifax Jazz Festival is celebrating it’s 40th year, and the lineup is taking shape. Here’s what’s been announced so far:

July 8: Tower of Power w/ The Mellotones
Jully 9: Bahamas w/ Billianne
July 10: Men I Trust w/ Luna Li
July 11: Broken Social Scene w/ Loviet
July 12: Rose Cousins w/ Jah’mila (Free Show)

Get Tickets

🎟️ LAST CHANCE: Win Tickets to The Satellites’ All-Star Halifax Tribute to Dave Matthews Band

Some of the city’s top musicians have combined to form The Satellites - an all-star tribute to Dave Matthews Band April 24 at The Marquee.

The band features local favourites Tyler Key, Michael Lloyd, Tommy Green Jr, Kate Quinn, JR Smith, and more.

We’re giving away 4 free tickets + a High Spirits prize pack.

🎟️ Win Wintersleep Tickets + Signed Vinyl

Wintersleep is back with an incredible new album, and before they head out on the road, they’re playing a couple of hometown shows. Their initial May 16 show sold out quick, so they’ve added da second show on May 15, and we’re giving a way a pair of tickets plus a signed vinyl of the new record.

May 15 @ The Marquee

Quick Hits

🍔 Burger Bash starts April 16! The Coast + Garrison Brewing are presenting the 14th edition of Halifax’s beloved Burger Bash. If you love Heated Rivalry themed hamburgers, I’m sure this will be a great month for you! More Info

⚽️ Wanderers + Thunderbirds doubleheader to open the soccer season and cap the lacrosse season next Saturday, April 18. Plan accordingly!

🏆 Goldie Boutilier leads ECMAs with 7 nominations. Cape Breton's breakout star tops the 2026 East Coast Music Awards list — including Album of the Year. The ECMAs run May 20-24 in Sydney. Full nominees

Song of the Week

Logan Richard

Yet to Let Me Down

PEI's Logan Richard swept the 2026 Music PEI Awards — album, single, and songwriter of the year. This is the latest taste from the Character Traits Deluxe edition, out May 22.

Listen on Spotify