Nocturne: Art at Night

Nocturne: Art at Night Experience Kjipuktuk/Halifax transformed by artists
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NOCTURNE: EMBODIDED CITY
October 15-18, 2026 Nos coordonnées sont disponibles sur notre site web.

Nocturne: Embodied City
October 15-18, 2026

Nocturne: Art at Night is an annual festival bringing art and energy to the streets of Halifax. You are invited to participate in a new creative experience that showcases and celebrates the arts community in Halifax. Note: Nocturne: Art at Night cherche à offrir plus services en français. Si vous avez besoin de plus amples renseignements, veuillez entrer en contact avec la Présidente, Melany Nugent-Noble. Merci!

Don't miss the deadline to apply for Nocturne's 2028 Festival Curator position! Submit your letter of interest by July 6...
06/11/2026

Don't miss the deadline to apply for Nocturne's 2028 Festival Curator position! Submit your letter of interest by July 6th. Full posting linked in our bio!

The Festival Curator will develop a vision/theme for the festival and will curate the Anchor Project program. Nocturne’s Anchor Project program consists of site-specific installations and performance art activations at sites across Halifax and Dartmouth.

The selected applicant(s) will receive a curatorial fee of $10,000 CAD for development of the theme, selection of artists, and administration of the curator-selected Anchor Project program for the 2028 festival.

Proposals for curatorial teams will also be accepted.

🗓️ Deadline to Apply: July 6, 2026, 11:59PM (ADT)

🔗 Learn more and submit an expression of interest at nocturnehalifax.ca.

📷 Photo by Greg Ellison.

📣 REMINDER 📣 Nocturne Art at Night Society's Annual General Meeting (AGM) for our 2025-26 fiscal year will take place on...
06/01/2026

📣 REMINDER 📣 Nocturne Art at Night Society's Annual General Meeting (AGM) for our 2025-26 fiscal year will take place on June 15, 2026, from 6-8 PM (ADT).

🗓️ This year’s AGM will be held both in-person at 1113 Marginal Rd, Halifax, and virtually via Google Meet.

The AGM is a time for the membership to contribute to the work undertaken by the organization. During this time, there will be the presentation of annual reports, consideration of motions, and the election of the Board of Directors. Everyone is welcome to attend!

📋 Register before June 14th through the form linked in our bio, or by visiting nocturnehalifax.ca

📷 Image: Nocturne 2022 Launch Party at Propeller Brewing. Photo by Kylee Nunn.

05/12/2026

🦺💛 Did you know that Nocturne is run primarily by volunteers? We’ll be at the Halifax Central Library’s Spring Volunteer Fair today from 1-6 PM where you can sign up for our Volunteer List and learn more about how you can get involved!

One of the best ways to support the festival is to come out and lend a hand! We offer different roles and shifts depending on your interests and availability.

Volunteer shifts take place primarily on Saturday, October 17th with 3-hour shifts from 6:00 PM - midnight for our signature art-at-night experience.

If you’re interested in volunteering and want to learn more, sign up for our Volunteer Mailing List on our website or visit us today at the Halifax Central Library!

P.S.!! Make sure to grab a Volunteer Bingo card for a chance to win a handmade Nocturne bag!

📣 Nocturne Art at Night Society's Annual General Meeting (AGM) for our 2025-26 fiscal year will take place on June 15, 2...
05/12/2026

📣 Nocturne Art at Night Society's Annual General Meeting (AGM) for our 2025-26 fiscal year will take place on June 15, 2026, from 6-8 PM (ADT).

🗓️ This year’s AGM will be held both in-person at 1113 Marginal Rd, Halifax, and virtually via Google Meet.

The AGM is a time for the membership to contribute to the work undertaken by the organization. During this time, there will be the presentation of annual reports, consideration of motions, and the election of the Board of Directors. Everyone is welcome to attend!

📋 Register before June 14th through the form linked in our bio, or by visiting nocturnehalifax.ca

📷 Image: 'Real Estate Agent vs. the Angel of History' by Emma Chapman-Lin & Charlie MacLean. For Nocturne: Ground, October 18th, 2025. Photo by Ginger Yu

🌷 Join us at the on Tuesday, May 12 from 1pm-6pm to connect with over 20 different community organizations to determine...
05/11/2026

🌷 Join us at the on Tuesday, May 12 from 1pm-6pm to connect with over 20 different community organizations to determine your next volunteer opportunity!

Organized by .consulting 🤝

The UN declared 2026 the International Year of the Volunteer - find your way to contribute!

📣 CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES!Nocturne currently has some exciting calls open, including:→ Call for 2028 Festival Curator (pai...
05/08/2026

📣 CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES!

Nocturne currently has some exciting calls open, including:

→ Call for 2028 Festival Curator (paid position)
→ Call for Community Groups & Galleries
→ Director of Artist Care & Support (volunteer position)

🔗 Click the link in our bio to learn more, or visit NocturneHalifax.ca!

ℹ️ Questions? DM us or email our team at [email protected].

🌙 CALL FOR BOARD MEMBER 🌙We’re looking for a Director of Artist Care & Support (Volunteer) to join the Nocturne Board!He...
04/22/2026

🌙 CALL FOR BOARD MEMBER 🌙

We’re looking for a Director of Artist Care & Support (Volunteer) to join the Nocturne Board!

Help us advocate for the creators who bring Kjipuktuk/Halifax to life. From guiding artist policy to providing on-site support during the festival (Oct 15–17, 2026), you’ll play a vital role on Nocturne team.

The Commitment: * ~8 hours/month
🗓️ Monthly board/committee meetings
👩‍🎨 Ideal for artists, organizers, or anyone passionate about supporting makers

🔗 Find out more about the role and how to apply through the link in our bio, or visit NocturneHalifax.ca

📷 Photo by Will Yang.

Nocturne is pleased to announce our call for our 2028 Festival Curator!The Festival Curator will develop a vision/theme ...
04/17/2026

Nocturne is pleased to announce our call for our 2028 Festival Curator!

The Festival Curator will develop a vision/theme for the festival and will curate the Anchor Project program. Nocturne’s Anchor Project program consists of site-specific installations and performance art activations at sites across Halifax and Dartmouth.

The selected applicant(s) will receive a curatorial fee of $10,000 CAD for development of the theme, selection of artists, and administration of the curator-selected Anchor Project program for the 2028 festival.

Proposals for curatorial teams will also be accepted.

🗓️ Deadline to Apply: July 6, 2026, 11:59PM (ADT)

🔗 Learn more and submit an expression of interest at nocturnehalifax.ca.

📷 Image: 'Night Bloomers', by Maria Simmons. For Nocturne: Ground, curated by Marite Kuus. Saturday, October 18, 2025. Photo by Neil Kheler.

If you're curious about applying to our Call for Community Groups & Galleries, this post is for you! Swipe or read the f...
04/09/2026

If you're curious about applying to our Call for Community Groups & Galleries, this post is for you! Swipe or read the full caption to learn more 🌝

WHO CAN APPLY?
✶ Kjipuktuk/Halifax galleries, museums, cultural and educational institutions, community groups, and local businesses
✶ Organizations must be based in HRM and the project must take place within one of our 5 zones:
✶ We welcome Community Groups & Galleries to work collaboratively with an artist(s) or members of an arts organization

WHAT'S REQUIRED?
✶ Respond to the festival theme, Embodied City
✶ Focus on the showcasing of local art and artists, or engage the community through the arts
✶ Remain open specifically from 6:00 PM - MIDNIGHT on Saturday, October 17, 2026
✶ Not require payment to engage with the artwork
✶ Have a venue or prospective venue secured
✶ Be self-funded. Nocturne does not provide funding to participating Galleries and Community Groups.
✶ Have the staffing/volunteer resources to manage your project

HOW DO I APPLY?
✶ Fill out an application form at NocturneHalifax.ca before the deadline, August 1st!
✶ Still have questions? Send us an email at info＠nocturnehalifax.ca

📷 Images courtesy of:
Breaking Circus
Digital Analysis of Chant Transmission project at Dalhousie University
Renegade Records
HERMES
Canadian Sea Turtle Network
Eastern Front Theatre

Thank you Page 1 Theatre, and well said
03/28/2026

Thank you Page 1 Theatre, and well said

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