Don’t miss Boxwood Canada 2026’s Finale Concert, one of Lunenburg’s most eagerly anticipated summer events! This spectacular closing celebration features Irish flute master Aoife Granville, concertina virtuoso Brenda Castles, multi-instrumentalist Rennie Pearson, and local hero Chris Norman, who brings the music of Maritime Canada to life on flute and pipes. The evening also features master percussionist and keyboardist Nick Halley, with Andra Bohnet leading an entire orchestra of flutes in her beautiful and ingenious arrangements. Plus, enjoy special cameo appearances from the entire Boxwood family for a truly unforgettable finale!

For more information and the full festival schedule, visit: https://boxwood.org/canada/

For tickets, visit: https://boxwood.org/product/canada-2026-finale-concert/

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 continue the night at one of the many incredible restaurants in Lunenburg, Mahone Bay, or Chester.

Tickets are $35 and available at: https://www.lampns.ca/concert-schedule/julyjazz2

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 are invited to enjoy an outdoor barbecue, and the event is free and BYOB.

Please RSVP to Leanne by emailing leanne@theriverportinn.com or calling 902-523-0423. If you’d like to help spread the word, volunteer on the day, assist with the barbecue, parking, setup, cleanup, or anything else, please contact Leanne.

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/

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, Petits Chanteurs du Mont-Royal)
May 24 – Ottawa (Evensong, St. Matthew’s Anglican Church)
May 25 – Ottawa (Music & Beyond)
May 26 – Ottawa (Evensong, Christ Church Cathedral)
May 27 – Kingston (Evensong, St. George’s Cathedral)
May 28 – Kingston (Concert, St. George’s Cathedral)
May 30 – Toronto (Concert, St. Martin-in-the-Fields)
May 31 – Toronto (Morning service, St. Martin-in-the-Fields)
May 31 – Toronto (Evensong, Grace Church on-the-Hill)

For more details and tickets, visit: https://capellaregalis.com/tour

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/ 

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 may be made at Eventbrite.com.

Join us for IDENTITY: A Song Cycle on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 7:30 PM at the Stage at St. Andrews United Church, Halifax. This performance, which premiered in Toronto last year, 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 with global musical styles—from South Asian and Middle Eastern influences to modern Pop and Jazz—IDENTITY creates a rich, multifaceted soundscape reflecting the complexity of self and belonging.

For tickets, visit: https://www.ceciliaconcerts.ca/concert/identity-a-song-cycle/

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/