Busker Festival back in Halifax and Dartmouth this summer

Buskers performing in 2023 (Via Premiere Entertainment Group)

By CityNews Halifax Staff

Posted Jun 6, 2023 09:51:00 AM.

Last Updated Jun 6, 2023 11:46:27 AM.

Get ready to enjoy all manner of entertainment on the waterfront again later this summer.

The Busker Festival is making its return to Halifax and Dartmouth from Aug. 2-7.

Premiere Entertainment Group, the festival’s producer, said on Tuesday that the festival will be back along the Halifax boardwalk and the Garrison Brewery.

And after expanding to Dartmouth last year, buskers will once again perform at Alderney Landing this summer.

There are acts from all over the world already confirmed for this year’s festival.

Updates and information can be found at www.buskers.ca.

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