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  • Music! Michael Butz Live!

    This Thursday, September 11th 2025, join us for live music from singer/songwriter Michael Butz! Set starts at 6:30pm, with a PWYC cover ($10 suggested). When: Thursday, September 11th 2025 @ […]

  • Bonus Music Night! Bluette w/ Sparrow!

    This Wednesday, join us for a performance from Trident's own singer/songwriter, Bluette, joined by Sparrow! Show starts at 7pm, but the cafe is open all night. We recommend a $10 […]

  • Live music! Bill Travis/Mushkat

    This Thursday's live performance brings indie folk artist, Mushkat (Bill Travis), back to the Trident! Come down and enjoy a drink, a snack, and some live music from 6:30-8:30pm on […]

  • Brandon Lorimer’s “Entropic Anthropic” Book Bash!

    This Saturday night, join us in celebrating Brandon Lorimer's debut novel, Entropic Anthropic! When: Saturday, September 20th 2025 @ 7pm Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis St. Halifax

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

    Join us for an intimate evening of tricks and marvels from some of Halifax’s top stage magicians! Book your tickets in advance via Eventbrite! These events do tend to sell out, so book early! https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/up-close-magic-cabaret-at-the-trident-live-halifax-magic-club-show-tickets-1596799092069 When: Thursday, September 25th 2025 @ 7:30pm Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis St. How Much: $10

  • Launch: Renée Belliveau’s A Sense of Things Beyond!

    We're thrilled to welcome Renée Belliveau for the Halifax launch of her new book, A Sense of Things Beyond, from Nimbus Press! Starting at 7pm, we'll be having a reading, a Q&A, and the books for sale & signature! When: Friday, September 26th 2025 @ 7pm Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis St, Halifax

  • Live Music! Meir Betzalel & Friends!

    This Thursday, we've got indie songwriter Meir Betzalel! Cover is PWYC ($10 recommended) with all proceeds going to the artist! When: Thursday, October 2nd @ 6:30pm Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis St. Halifax Cover: PWYC, $10 suggested

  • Author Reading: Elliott Gish & David Demchuk

    Join Canadian horror writers Elliott Gish & David Demchuk as they read from their works and discus their writing journeys, queer perspectives in horror, and why Canadians are hungry for stories that unnerve and unsettle. When: Monday, October 6th 2025 @ 7pm Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis St, Halifax

  • Askance Publishing Author Spotlight!

    Join us for a spotlight on three of Askance Publishing's authors: Sheila Graham-Smith, Shelagh Meagher, and DJ Wiseman. Reading, panel discussion, and books, books, books! Check them out below: if, after snow by Sheila Graham-Smith On Hammet Shore by Shelagh Meagher Bodies In Summer by DJ Wiseman When: Friday, October 10th 2025 @ 7pm Where: […]

  • Halifax Launch of Jon Redfern’s The Ogre Club!

    Join us this Saturday, October 11th for the Halifax launch of Jon Redfern's new thriller, The Ogre Club! Starting at 7pm, we'll have an author reading, Q&A, and the opportunity to buy the book and get it signed! When: Saturday, October 11th 2025 @ 7pm Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis St. Halifax

  • PLEASE NOTE – Thanksgiving Weekend Hours!

    Please note that this weekend Trident will have shortened hours due to Thanksgiving weekend. Sunday, October 12th: 8:30am - 2pm Monday, October 13th: CLOSED Back to usual on Tuesday!

  • Live music: Johanna Gibson!

    This Thursday, join us for indie singer/songwriter, Johanna Gibson! Set starts at 7pm and we recommend a cover of $10! When: Thursday, October 16th 2025 @ 7pm Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis St. Halifax

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