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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

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 & […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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-1778787353859 When: Thursday, October 23rd 2025 @ 7:30pm Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis St. How Much: $10

Launch of Harry Thurston’s “I Could See It Spoken”

Join us for the launch of Harry Thurston's latest poetry collection, I Could See It Spoken, from Gaspereau Press! I Could See It Spoken brings together Harry Thurston’s two earliest poetry collections, barefaced stone (1980) and Clouds Flying Before the Eye (1985), as well as previously uncollected poems written between 1969 and 1985. In surveying […]

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