DISCOVER EVENTS IN SOUTH SHORE

THE BEST OF WHAT’S NEXT IN
MAHONE BAY

A garden gnome dressed as a woman with painted facial features, wearing a black hat and a white dress with blue accents, standing outdoors in a residential area.

Mahone Bay - Scarecrow Festival

September 26, 2026

A gazebo with a decorated Christmas tree inside, seen through falling snow near a body of water at dusk.

Father Christmas in Mahone Bay

November 28-December 24, 2026

SEASONS OF MAHONE BAY:
YOUR LOCAL EVENT GUIDE

Stay connected to the heart of our community through every season. From music and culture to local festivals and family-friendly gatherings, this calendar brings together the events that shape life in Mahone Bay. Whether you're a resident or a visitor, you'll find something meaningful to experience, celebrate, or support — all in one place!

PAST HIGHLIGHTS

Brilliant performances. Lasting impact.

Black and white photo of two young women, Moira and Claire, standing outdoors with blurred foliage in the background. Moira has shoulder-length dark hair, glasses, and wears a patterned top. Claire has curly hair and wears a dark blazer. Text overlay reads "MOIRA & CLAIRE" in bold white letters.
Three women standing outdoors in a green garden, smiling at the camera. They are dressed in black tops and jeans, with trees and a wooden fence in the background.

2025 Concert Series: Moira & Claire

WED, August 20 | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

2025 Concert Series: Brigid

WED, August 20 | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Two men standing outdoors with a forest background, both wearing baseball caps and casual t-shirts.
A young woman with red hair sitting on a patterned sofa, playing an acoustic guitar and smiling, in a rustic room with large windows and wooden floors.

2025 Concert Series: Kane & Potvin

WED, September 17 | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Mahone Bay - Scarecrow Festival

FRI, September 26

Event poster for a concert featuring Jon Mullane, scheduled for Saturday, September 27th at 3:00 p.m. at the Scarecrow Festival in Mahone Bay. The poster includes a photo of Jon Mullane, surrounded by decorative fall-themed graphics, with event details and sponsors.
A gazebo with a decorated Christmas tree inside, seen through falling snow near a body of water at dusk.

2025 Concert Series: Jon Mullane

SAT, September 27 | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Father Christmas in Mahone Bay

November 28-December 24, 2025

A woman in a pink sweater and a ruffled pink skirt holding a pink lips-shaped mask in front of her face, framed by a red heart-shaped curtain, with the text 'Roses are red,' at the bottom.
A man playing an electric guitar on stage with colorful lighting.

2025 Concert Series: Avery Dakin

WED, August 6 | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

2025 Concert Series: Carson Downey

WED, August 6 | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

2025 Concert Series: Freya Milliken

WED, September 10 | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

2025 Concert Series: Town Heroes

WED, September 3 | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

A garden gnome dressed as a woman with painted facial features, wearing a black hat and a white dress with blue accents, standing outdoors in a residential area.
Black and white photo of two men sitting against a textured wall. The man on the left has curly hair, glasses, and is wearing a jacket. The man on the right has spiky hair and is dressed in a leather jacket.

2025 Concert: Norma MacDonald

Mahone Bay Music Association

2025 Concert Series: DeeDee Austin

Mahone Bay Music Association

A man performing with a microphone in front of a dark background, singing passionately.
Poster for a live music performance featuring Mary Frances Leahy and guests on July 12, 2025, at 2 PM at 89 Edgewater Street, Mahone Bay. The poster includes a woman in a black dress holding a violin, with event details and ticket price of $40.

2025 Concert Series: Mike Simon

Mahone Bay Music Association

Mary Frances Leahy & Band

Community Harmony Series

An elderly man with gray hair singing into a microphone while playing a black electric guitar on stage with dark background.
A man sitting on a wooden chair next to a vintage camper trailer, with a guitar resting against the trailer and a small dog sitting on the grass nearby, in a grassy field during late afternoon or early evening.

2025 Concert Series: Morgan Davis

Mahone Bay Music Association

2025 Concert: Daniel McFadyen

Mahone Bay Music Association

Event flyer for Ashley MacIsaac concert featuring a man playing violin, with a lobster, fish, ocean waves, and a bright colorful background.
Two women with wavy hair, dressed in casual jackets and t-shirts, standing against a plain grey background.
A family dressed in formal black attire, posing with violins and an accordion in a bright room with white walls and wooden floor.

Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy

Community Harmony Series

Side profile of a woman with long brown hair and colorful beaded earrings, with a red laser beam across her face and eye.
Close-up portrait of a woman with red hair, blue eyes, and fair skin, wearing a dark blue velvet top, posing with one hand behind her head against a plain white background.

Madison Violet

Ashley MacIsaac & Guests

Community Harmony Series

Launched in Spring 2024, the Community Harmony Series brings the spirit of our Ontario-based concert tradition to Mahone Bay. Hosted at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, these matinee events celebrate music and community, with 100% of proceeds supporting The Three Churches Foundation.

Sponsored by United Soils

Mahone Bay Music Association - 2025 Concert Series

The Mahone Bay Music Association hosts an annual summer concert series in Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, featuring local and award-winning musical talent. The concerts are held every Wednesday evening from 7 PM to 8 PM

Sponsored by United Soils