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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 […]

Book Talk: The Prime Ministers with J.D.M. Stewart

Join us in hosting author and historian J.D.M. Stewart for a discussion of his newest book, The Prime Ministers! Starting at 7pm, we'll have a reading, Q&A, and the opportunity to buy the book and get it signed. When: Sunday, October 26th 2025 @ 7pm Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis S, 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-1790904857639 When: Thursday, November 20th 2025 @ 7:30pm Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis St. How Much: $10

Live music: Wild Blue Rose with Darrel Cameron!

This Thursday, we welcome back singer-songwriter Wild Blue Rose w/ Darrel Cameron! The set will begin at 6:30 and cover is PWYC, $10 suggested! When: Thursday, November 27th 2025 @ 6:30pm Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe Halifax, 1256 Hollis St.

Live Music: Singer-songwriter Kaya Fraser!

This Thursday, we welcome to the Trident singer-songwriter Kaya Fraser, a Haligonian by way of Ottawa and Montreal! With soulful original songs, Kaya captivates audiences with wry and poignant lyrics, a rich voice and subtle guitar playing. Join her for an intimate evening of songs and stories. Cover is PWYC, $10 recommended, with all proceeds […]

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-1790908618889 When: Thursday, December 11th 2025 @ 7:30pm Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis St. How Much: $10

Live music – Paul Rainville!

This Thursday, join us for an evening of music and storytelling with Paul Rainville! Set starts at 6:30pm and we recommend a cover of $10 (PWYC.) When: Thursday, December 18th 2025 @ 6:30pm Where: Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 1256 Hollis St. Halifax

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