Welcome to our events page. We hope to see you soon!

  • Poetry Launch! Graeme Bezanson’s Ultra Blue

    Join us Saturday, April 11th for the launch of Graeme Bezanson's poetry collection, Ultra Blue, from Anansi Press! When: Saturday, April 11th 2026 @ 6pm Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, […]

  • Halifax Magic Club Presents: The Up Close and Personal Cabaret!

    Join us for an intimate evening of tricks and marvels from some of Halifax’s top stage magicians! Space is limited, so book your tickets in advance! Tickets available from Eventbrite at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/up-close-magic-cabaret-at-the-trident-live-halifax-magic-club-show-tickets-1985818474514 When: Thursday, April 16th 2026 @ 7:30pm Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis St. How Much: $15

  • Live Music! The Good but Nothing Special!

    This Thursday, we welcome The Good But Nothing Special to the Trident stage! This will be an entertaining evening of small package rock'n'roll, eccentric storytelling, and communal toy xylophone playing in the presence of 1000's of books. When: Thursday, April 23rd 2026 @ 6:30pm Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis St. Halifax How much? […]

  • Live Music! Tayler Jade w/ Emilie-Rose!

    This Thursday, join us for live music from Tayler Jade, with Emilie-Rose! Cover is PWYK ($10 recommended.) When: Thursday, May 7th 2026 @ 6:30pm Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis St. Halifax

  • Live Music: Pots and Pans!

    This Thursday, join us for songwriting duo, Pots & Pans! Cover is PWYC, $10 recommended. When: Thursday, May 14th 2026 @ 6:30pm Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis St, Halifax

  • TriCon: The Trident Conference of Speculative Fiction!

    Trident is thrilled to host Halifax's newest speculative fiction conference: TriCon! For three days, we will be hosting panels, lectures, workshops, pitch sessions, parties and more in and around the Westin Nova Scotian at 1181 Hollis St. Trident Booksellers & Cafe herself will be hosting author coffee dates (kaffeeklatsches), readings, signings, and an Indie Author […]

  • Editors Canada Open Mic Short Story Night!

    Are you working on a piece that you'd like to share with a group of writers and editors? Editors Canada and Trident Booksellers are co-hosting an open mic fiction reading event on Saturday, May 23rd, 2026. Doors open at 6:30pm and readings will take place from 7pm-8pm. Readers will have 5-7 minutes to read an […]

  • Live Music! Griffen Moore!

    This Thursday, we welcome Griffen Moore to his Trident stage debut! He'll be bringing his singer-songwriter vibes starting at 6:30pm, cover PWYC ($10 recommended.) When: Thursday, June 4th 2026 Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis St. Halifax

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