Halifax Pride Calendar

We'll be taking over a ballroom in the basement of the Atlantica Hotel for our 10th annual and 118th Nightshade event to date! Grab your friends and come join us on Saturday July 20th, 2024 from 9pm-1am we'll be having our 10th annual Kinky Colours event. This party will be a part of the 2024 Halifax Pride Festival and it is always one of the BIGGEST and CRAZIEST Nightshade events and this year it will be happening the same weekend as the Pride Parade so you're not going to want to miss this! So be sure to wear sexy neons or whites to react to the ultra violet lights! We've got waaay too many black lights and plan to flood every inch of the ballroom at the Atlantica Hotel with glowing fun! When you're digging through the closet or out shopping for that perfect outfit but you're not sure what will glow and what won't, there are free Ultra Violet apps you can download for your mobile device! Now although there is no dress code, it is strongly suggested that you dress in theme or some type of alternative wear is suggested. If you don't know what to wear then black clothing is strongly suggested but again try to dress in something you would consider sexy and edgy. Dress sexy and cool, cause it does get hot and sweaty in there. Due to the nature of the venue, public decency rules do apply. Drink menus will be listed when we receive that information from the hotel but you can imagine it will include all of your standard and brand name beverages. Cash only bar. The hotel has an ATM in the lobby. Please drink responsibly. Limited advance tickets are available for only $25+tax and purchases can be made online through our website. This event has sold out every year for the past 10 years running. Any unsold advance tickets or last minute returned tickets will be available at the door for $32+tax starting at 8pm, those wanting to get their bracelets early and skip the line later can also come at this time. Party starts at 9pm. The Nightshade dance floor will be a flood of bodies as we introduce to our stage, for the first time ever at Nightshade: DJ Eddie Hedfones! Eddie Hedfones has been in love with dance music from a very young age, influenced by the sounds of 70s disco, 80s synth pop, 90s dance music, through to contemporary underground house and techno. Eddie was the Saturday night resident at Reflections Cabaret in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada from 2003-2016 playing mostly top 40 remixes, but his true passion lies in the underground. There will be some hardcore equipment brought in for those who know how to use it. For everyone's safety it will be well lit and monitored throughout the night by our DMs. This is a no camera event with the exception of event photographers, please message to apply to shoot for the event. Be sure to stop and say hello that night to myself (Chris Awesome), our staff, performers, photographers & volunteers. If you are low on funds but still want to come out and party you can ask about our Nightshade Volunteer Program you can message us.