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If you're looking for quality comedy in an intimate setting, you've come to the right place! On the last Thursday of every month, Neon Sign Comedy features some of the best stand-up comedians in the country, working on new material or fine-tuning their favourite bits. Grab a coffee or tea and have a laugh, goodness […]
The last Friday of every month, we are delighted to be hosting a new concert series spotlighting women, trans and non-binary songwriters! Curated and led by singer-songwriter Freya Milliken, these concerts will feature three different artists working with the audience to inspire, write, and perform stories and original songs. This month, we've got Freya, Sadie […]
Thrilled as always to host our very own Bluette this Thursday on the Trident Stage! Cover is PWYC ($10 recommended AT LEAST) with all tips going to the artist. When: Thursday, April 2nd 2026 @ 6:30pm Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis St. Halifax
This Thursday we've got a stacked lineup of singer songwriters! Join us for Agnes & the Orchard, with guests Darrel Cameron & Glen Mattie! Music starts at 6:30pm, cover PWYC ($10 recommended.) When: Thursday, April 9th 2026 @ 6:30pm Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis St. Halifax
Join the Creative Community Impact Association for this 2-hour workshop introducing participants to the concept of the circular economy through a hands-on, creative activity. We’re putting a creative spin on the traditional Phenology Wheel, adapting it to explore circular systems and environmental awareness in everyday life. The event is FREE, but space is limited. Register […]
This Thursday, we welcome The Good But Nothing Special to the Trident stage! This will be an entertaining evening of small package rock'n'roll, eccentric storytelling, and communal toy xylophone playing in the presence of 1000's of books. When: Thursday, April 23rd 2026 @ 6:30pm Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis St. Halifax How much? […]
This Thursday, join us for live music from Tayler Jade, with Emilie-Rose! Cover is PWYK ($10 recommended.) When: Thursday, May 7th 2026 @ 6:30pm Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis St. Halifax
Friday, May 8th, join us for the Halifax launch of Montreal author Marie-Josée Poisson's new novel, Blood Bound, with special guest Robert de la Chevotière, author of Tall Is Her Body. When: Friday, May 8th 2026 @ 6:30pm Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis St. Halifax
Trident is thrilled to host Halifax's newest speculative fiction conference: TriCon! For three days, we will be hosting panels, lectures, workshops, pitch sessions, parties and more in and around the Westin Nova Scotian at 1181 Hollis St. Trident Booksellers & Cafe herself will be hosting author coffee dates (kaffeeklatsches), readings, signings, and an Indie Author […]
Are you working on a piece that you'd like to share with a group of writers and editors? Editors Canada and Trident Booksellers are co-hosting an open mic fiction reading event on Saturday, May 23rd, 2026. Doors open at 6:30pm and readings will take place from 7pm-8pm. Readers will have 5-7 minutes to read an […]
This Thursday, we welcome Griffen Moore to his Trident stage debut! He'll be bringing his singer-songwriter vibes starting at 6:30pm, cover PWYC ($10 recommended.) When: Thursday, June 4th 2026 Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis St. Halifax
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