Nova Scotia Buzz
The Halifax International Busker Festival is going to be bigger and better than ever this year as it expands to both sides of the harbour. The Dartmouth side will include the popular midway rides and international busker and music performances at Alderney Landing and Ferry Terminal Park.
There is also a specular All-Star Show in Halifax’s Grand Parade with many favourites from over the years. There will be action filled busker performance stages and craft vendors by the Maritime Museum, the Wave and the Salt Yard Too. New to Halifax this year will be the family-friendly Glow Funland.
“We are excited to expand the festival to Dartmouth, making it a true city-wide festival,” says Kim Hendrickson, Festival Producer. “After being mothballed for two years, it is thrilling to produce our biggest event in 36 years, as part of the reopening. This is an opportunity to enjoy the festival on either side of the harbour while exploring local restaurants, shops and sights.”
Electrifying performers will take to multiple stages for six days of incredible international and local performances, including FlameOz, Alakazam, Victor Rubilar, Lisa Lotti, Rhythm Works, Pogo Fred, Reuben dotdotdot, Sara Twister, The Positive Brothers, The Street Circus, Michael James, and Olé!, with more to be announced!
The festival typically sees over 250,000 visitors each year and they’re hoping for even more.
“We anticipate these numbers will remain the same, if not increase because of the expansion,” explains Hendrickson. “The past two years have put into perspective what this festival means to the city. We’ve had time to look at where we have come from and where we need to go. People have grown up with the festival, so it seems natural for the festival to incorporate both sides of the harbour.”
You can get more information on the Halifax International Busker Festival’s website.
