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Three day concert in Alderney Landing

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Get Ready to Rock the Harbour: Classic Hits and Summer Vibes!

Rock the Harbour 2024 is bringing three days of classic rock to Dartmouth’s Alderney Landing from August 16-18. Featuring iconic bands like Doug and the Slugs, Glass Tiger, Chilliwack, and Nazareth, this outdoor event is for those 19+ and promises non-stop music, rain or shine.

Gates open in the late afternoon, with food vendors, merch, and more to enjoy. Plan to arrive by transit, as parking is limited. Get ready to rock the harbour with unforgettable performances!

For tickets and details, visit Rock the Harbour.

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Friday, August 16

🎵 Auction House | Geoff Kennedy | Free
🎵 Bearly's | Iron Wheel | 4-8am | Free
🎵 Split Crow | Double | 7-12am | $7
🎵 Grou Tyme Festival | La Patente | 7pm | Free
🎵 The Carleton | Beech Hill | 8-11pm | $23
🎵 Split Crow | Chris Margeson Duo | 8-11:30pm | Free
🎵 Old Triangle  | Halifax Pier | 9pm | Free
🎵 Shore Club | Matt Mays  | 9pm 
🎵 Bearly's | Joe Murphy & The Waterstreet Blues Band | 9:30-11:59pm | Free

Saturday, August 17

🎵 Old Triangle | Halifax Pier | 9p.m. | Free
🎵 Durty Nelly's | Legendary Matinee with Bruce & Jay | 4-7pm | Free
🎵 Durty Nelly's | Dodge | 8-10pm | Free
🎵 Split Crow | Chris Margeson Duo | 3-6pm | Free
🎵 Split Crow | Molson Power Hour | 3-6pm | Free
🎵 Split Crow | Chris Margeson Duo | 8-11:30pm | Free
🎵 Bearly's | Flat Black Cadillac | 9:30-11:59pm | Free
🎵 Shore Club | Matt Mays | 9p.m. |
🎵 Montes Showbar Grill | Sidetracked | 8p.m. |
🎵 Auction House | Tristan Legg & Anthony McMullin | | Free

Sunday, August 18

🎵 The Carleton | Don Ross w/ special guest Jule Malischke | 7-9pm | $34.50
🎵 Durty Nelly's | Garrison Sunday with Michael Lloyd | 10pm-1am | Free
🎵 Split Crow | Travis Hatcher | 7-10:30pm | Free
🎵 Bearly's | Tin Pan Darlings | 4:30-7:30pm | Free
🎵 The Carleton | Jule Malischke | 7a.m. |
🎵 Bearly's | Legendary Sunday Night Blues Jam | 8-11pm | Free
🎵 Rockingham United Church | Danah-Lee | 10:30a.m. |

Events and Activities This Week

Coming Soon…

Upcoming Festivals

🎭 Shakespeare by the Sea | Various | Jul 06 - Sep 01
🎙️ Dear Rita | July 30 - Aug 25
🎨 The Hooked Rug: Then and Now | Aug 07 - Sept 30
🎨 Jeremy Vaughan - New Paintings | Aug 08 - Aug 22
💃 Salsa and Batchata Festival | Various | Aug 15 - Aug 18
🎵 Rock the Harbour 2024 | Dartmouth Waterfront | Aug 16 - Aug 18
🏖️ Sandcastle Competition | Lake Charlotte, NS | Aug 18
🎉 Lebanese Festival | Cedar Event Centre, Clayton Park | Sep 06 - Sep 08
🎬 Atlantic International Film Festival | | Sep 11 - Sep 18

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