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Visiting Scotiabank Centre: what to know before you go

1800 Argyle Street, Halifax, NS B3J 2V9, Canada

Scotiabank Centre is a arena in Halifax, open since 1978, with room for about 10,595 people.

Of the 28 upcoming shows with a published time, 46% start at 7:00 PM – plan to arrive a little earlier for security and the cloakroom.

Most dates fall on Friday and Saturday.

The busiest month ahead is November 2026, with 8 dates.

2 public transport stops are within walking distance (Bus station); the nearest is Scotia Square Bus Terminal, 230 m away.

Scotiabank Centre

Key facts

Type of venue
Arena
Capacity
10,595
Opened
1978
Address
1800 Argyle Street, Halifax, NS B3J 2V9, Canada
Upcoming events
36
Usual start time
7:00 PM
Busiest days
Friday, Saturday

Scotiabank Centre, month by month

  • November 20268 dates, including Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny, Dean Brody & The Reklaws - Hometown Heroes Tour and Halifax Mooseheads vs Cape Breton Eagles
  • December 20266 dates, including Disney On Ice presents Magic of Family, The Price Is Right Live - On Stage and Halifax Thunderbirds vs Calgary Roughnecks
  • January 20277 dates, including Riverdance, Halifax Thunderbirds vs Toronto Rock and Halifax Thunderbirds vs Vancouver Warriors
  • February 20275 dates, including SIMPLE PLAN: BIGGER THAN YOU THINK! Canada Tour, War On The Catwalk and Hilary Duff: the lucky me tour
  • March 20274 dates, including Halifax Thunderbirds vs Oshawa FireWolves, Halifax Thunderbirds vs Rochester Knighthawks and Halifax Mooseheads vs Le Phoénix de Sherbrooke
  • April 20276 dates, including Limited Edition Rivals Replica Game Ball From Spalding®, Harlem Globetrotters: Rivalry Tour Presented By Sprite and Halifax Thunderbirds vs Georgia Swarm

Coming evenings with more than one show: Friday, January 29 and Friday, April 16.

Ticket prices

What the programme holds: Sports (23), Concerts (4), Plays & Musicals (3), Family & Kids (2) and Dance (1).

Arriving by public transport

  • Scotia Square Bus TerminalBus station230 m
    3 min walk
  • Halifax Transit Water Street TerminalBus station300 m
    4 min walk

Arriving by car

4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 160 m from the venue.

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Scotiabank Centre: practical questions

How many people fit in Scotiabank Centre?

Scotiabank Centre has a capacity of about 10,595; the figure for a given show depends on its layout.

When did Scotiabank Centre open?

Scotiabank Centre opened in 1978.

What time do shows start at Scotiabank Centre?

Usually at 7:00 PM (46% of the upcoming shows with a published time). Check your ticket for the exact time.

What is the nearest stop to Scotiabank Centre?

Scotia Square Bus Terminal (Bus station), 230 m away – about 3 min on foot.

Can I park near Scotiabank Centre?

Yes, 4 car parks are mapped nearby, the closest 160 m away.

What kind of events does Scotiabank Centre host?

Upcoming dates by category: Sports (23), Concerts (4), Plays & Musicals (3) and Family & Kids (2).

Which month has the most events at Scotiabank Centre?

November 2026, with 8 dates, including Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny and Dean Brody & The Reklaws - Hometown Heroes Tour.

Which other venues are close to Scotiabank Centre?

The Bruce Guthro Theatre at Casino Nova Scotia Halifax (510 m), Casino Nova Scotia (520 m) and Rebecca Cohn Auditorium at Dalhousie Arts Centre (1.5 km).

Transport, parking and hotel data © Overture Maps Foundation (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).