Past Events
December 2025
A Rose in Winter 2025
A Rose in Winter, a celebration of Christmas in song and story returns to Halifax for one performance only on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at 4:00 PM at The Cathedral Church of All Saints, Halifax. Grammy Award-winner Paul Halley directs The Choir of All Saints Cathedral in this much-loved concert that celebrates the joy and spirit of the Christmas season through a rich blend of choral music and storytelling. The program features works by an impressive array of composers and…
Find out more »A Chorister’s Christmas 2025 – Lunenburg
Capella Regalis Men & Boys Choir, directed by Nick Halley, will return to the historic Saint John's Anglican Church in Lunenburg for a performance of its 16th annual Christmas concert series, featuring a fresh slate of carols arranged for choir, trumpet, and organ. This year's concert program will reflect Nova Scotia’s increasingly multicultural population and celebrate the diverse heritage of our choir members with music in languages spoken by the choristers. Capella Regalis South Shore Program choristers will make a…
Find out more »A Chorister’s Christmas 2025 – Halifax
Our cherished Christmas concert series featuring the Men & Boys Choir is back for its 16th season! This year's concert program will reflect Nova Scotia’s increasingly multicultural population and celebrate the diverse heritage of our choir members with music in languages spoken by the choristers. Join us for a unique musical celebration of Christmas in Lunenburg or Halifax. Questions about ordering tickets? Email boxoffice@capellaregalis.com or call (902) 703-3938.
Find out more »New Year’s Celebration at The Riverport Inn
Celebrate New Year’s with Nick Halley, Paul Halley, and friends at the Very Halley New Year Celebration at the Riverport Inn! To reserve your spot, contact Leanne at leanne@theriverportinn.com or call 902-523-0423. Show Only - $50 Dinner & Show - $100
Find out more »January 2026
Speakeasy Saturdays at The Riverport Inn
Starting January 17, the Riverport Inn will present Speakeasy Saturdays from 7:00–9:30 p.m., featuring The Inn Tones (Nick Halley, Haig Beylerian, and Chris Donnelly), along with a rotating line-up of special guests! To reserve your spot, contact Leanne at leanne@theriverportinn.com or call 902-523-0423.
Find out more »Live Music at The Riverport Inn: The Inn Tones with Special Guest Ali Enriquez
The Inn Tones, with special guest Ali Enriquez, will take the stage at The Riverport Inn on Saturday, January 31 at 8:00 PM. Tickets: $30 To reserve your spot, contact leanne@theriverportinn.com or call 902-764-2047.
Find out more »February 2026
Foc’s’le Jazz Jam – February 4, 2026
An open jam session hosted by local jazz musicians Nicola Miller, Nick Halley and Nick D’Amato. Bring your instrument and come to play your favourite jazz standards in a supportive and encouraging environment. Open to all levels and ages.
Find out more »Lunenburg Academy of Music Performance – Jazz/Classical Crossover Concert
Experience an exciting blend of classical and jazz styles as cellist Lydia Rhea and pianist Amber Scherer join forces with jazz artists Nick Halley (percussion) and Glenn Patscha (piano). This special performance highlights the creative connections between classical music and jazz, offering an engaging and inspiring afternoon of music for all. Visit: https://www.lampns.ca/concert-schedule/jazzcrossover for more information and tickets.
Find out more »Brazilian Night 2026: A Fundraising Party for Capella Regalis
Join us for an unforgettable Carnival-inspired fundraising party featuring fabulous food, music, and fun in the beautiful historic hall of St John’s Church, Lunenburg!$150 ticket includes $75 tax receipt, full dinner of catered Brazilian fare, one featured Brazilian cocktail, and live Brazilian music provided by an all-star band of musicians. Dancing is encouraged! Cash bar for additional beverages. All proceeds benefit Capella Regalis Choirs’ free music education programs for children in Halifax and on the South Shore. Tickets are available…
Find out more »March 2026
Organ Recital at St John’s Anglican Church, Lunenburg
Nick Halley will be performing at St John’s Anglican Church on Wednesday, March 4 at noon as part of their Music and Meditations series. Program: Prelude in C Minor, BWV 546 – Johann Sebastian Bach Herzlich tut mich verlangen – Johannes Brahms Psalm Prelude No. 3, Set 1 (“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death…”) – Herbert Howells Herzlich tut mich verlangen, BWV 727 – Johann Sebastian Bach Chorale Dorien – Jehan Alain Fantasia in…
Find out more »From Bartók to Mozart: Flute, Improvisation and Symphony
Nick Halley will join the Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal on March 11 and March 12 for a program featuring clarinetist Kinan Azmeh. Together with the OSM, they will perform a program that blends creative freedom, Béla Bartók’s folk-inspired motifs, and Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach’s innovative sensitivity. The evening concludes with Mozart’s Symphony No. 39, noted for its grace and elegance. Venue: Maison Symphonique de Montréal For tickets and more info, visit: https://www.osm.ca/en/concert/from-bartok-to-mozart-flute-improvisation-and-symphony/
Find out more »St John Passion – J.S. Bach
Capella Regalis directed by Nick Halley is proud to present one of J.S. Bach’s famous Passiontide oratorios at All Saints Cathedral on Sunday, March 22, 2026 in a collaborative performance featuring the hand-picked Ensemble Regale chamber orchestra, guest vocal soloists, and the professional singers of the Capella Regalis Men’s Choir and All Saints Cathedral Choir alongside the Boys and Girls Choirs. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear a live performance of Bach’s extraordinary masterwork in Halifax! Guest soloists:…
Find out more »IDENTITY: A Song Cycle
Join us for IDENTITY: A Song Cycle on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 7:30 PM! This performance offers a rare opportunity to experience a groundbreaking work exploring multicultural identity through music, poetry, and storytelling. GRAMMY Award-winning baritone Elliot Madore brings to life this world premiere song cycle, with music by JUNO Award-winning composer Dinuk Wijeratne, poetry by acclaimed African Nova Scotian artist Shauntay Grant, and performances by bassist Tyler Emond, pianist/composer Dinuk Wijeratne, and percussionist Nick Halley. Melding Western classical traditions…
Find out more »May 2026
Foc’s’le Jazz Jam
An open jam session hosted by local jazz musicians Nicola Miller, Nick Halley and Nick D’Amato. Bring your instrument and come to play your favourite jazz standards in a supportive and encouraging environment. Open to all levels and ages. May 6, 2026, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, 42 Queen St., Chester, NS
Find out more »Daniel MacNeil Quartet presented by Musique Royale
Musique Royale presents Daniel MacNeil’s Jazz Quartet at St. John Evangelist Anglican Church on May 9, 2026, at 3:00 PM. The ensemble features guitarist Daniel MacNeil, joined by Chris Mitchell (saxophone), Tom Easley (double bass), and Nick Halley (drums). The concert will mix original works with improvisations, jazz repertoire, and classical traditions from around the world. Don’t miss it! Tickets are available here: https://www.musiqueroyale.com/event/2026/2026-05-09-daniel-macneil-quartet/
Find out more »Capella Regalis Choral Evensong at Trinity Church, Halifax
Capella Regalis has been invited to sing Choral Evensong at Trinity Church in Fairview. The service will feature special music for Ascensiontide, organ accompaniment by Paul Halley, and a sermon by the Rev’d Dr. Gary Thorne. The Rector, Fr. Benjamin Lee (father of three Capella Regalis choristers) will officiate. All are welcome to attend this one-hour service of music and prayer, especially children and families in the neighbourhood. This event is free and open to the public. Advance seat reservations…
Find out more »Capella Regalis Quebec-Ontario Tour 2026
Capella Regalis is thrilled to announce their 2026 Québec–Ontario Tour! For the first time, the ensemble will tour beyond the Maritimes, with performances in Montréal, Ottawa, Kingston, and Toronto from May 22 to 31, 2026. The tour program will feature sacred choral works alongside new arrangements of traditional Maritime folk songs by Grammy Award–winning composer Paul Halley, drawn from the choir’s new album Songs of the Sea. TOUR DATES May 22 – Montréal (Festival Classica) May 24 – Montréal (Morning service,…
Find out more »July 2026
Halifax Jazz Festival 2026
Don’t miss these free concerts at the TD Main Stage (Halifax Waterfront, 5057 Salter St.) during the Halifax Jazz Festival, featuring Nick Halley on drums! July 8 Daniel MacNeil Quartet 12:40–1:20 PM July 10 Nicola Miller Trio 2:20–3:00 PM For more information, visit: https://www.halifaxjazzfestival.ca/
Find out more »Rally for Reason @The Riverport Inn
The Riverport Inn presents Rally for Reason, a party and rally on Sunday, July 12, starting at 3:00 p.m. Following a recent decision, The Riverport Inn has been told that they can no longer continue hosting shows as they have done for more than five years. In response, they are hosting an evening celebrating community, music, and the importance of spaces where people can gather and connect. The night features musicians Glenn Patscha, Tom Easley, Chris Mitchell, and Nick Halley. Guests…
Find out more »Jazz at LAMP: The Music of Jobim
The Lunenburg Academy of Music Performance’s popular jazz concert series continues on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. with “The Music of Jobim”! Join Mike Murley (saxophone), Tom Easley (bass), Nick Halley (drums), and Richard White (guitar) as they celebrate the music of Antônio Carlos Jobim, bringing his timeless compositions to life through artistry, improvisation, and the spirit of jazz. The LAMP Libations bar will be open! Enjoy a drink, take in an evening of great jazz, and then…
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