Sir Paul McCartney live in Halifax, Headlines Nova Scotia’s 2009 Summer Events, Music Festivals and Concerts
Posted July 14, 2009 , trackback) Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada (July 19, 2009). Sir Paul McCartney is coming to Halifax! The former Beatle will perform live in concert on July 11th, 2009 at the Halifax Common. Listed as the most successful musician and composer in popular music history by the Guinness World Records, McCartney’s performance is expected to be the largest concert in Halifax’s 260 year history.
Throughout the month of July, Halifax, Nova Scotia is hosting more Festivals and Events to continue the summer celebration of Nova Scotia Music, history and communities.
Some of the major attractions among the many summer festivals and events taking place in Nova Scotia in 2009 are:
- Virgin Music Festival, July 4th at 2pm. Canada’s hottest music festival is coming to Halifax for the first time. This day-long rockfest will take place on Citadel Hill during the first weekend in July. The 15-band lineup includes: The Tragically Hip, The Offspring, Metric, Dinosaur Jr., Handsome Furs, Hey Rosetta!, Plants and Animals, Arkells and In-Flight Safety.
- TD Canada Trust Jazz Festival, July 10-18th. Halifax Metro will be filled with music from over 450 outstanding local, national and international performers playing African rhythms to Celtic fusions, from classic jazz to big brass ensembles. Various kiosks and refreshment stands are located on site to provide information and delicious local cuisine.
- Tall Ships Nova Scotia 2009, July 16 ? August 1st. The Halifax waterfront comes alive with an international gathering of world-class Tall Ships®, a celebration of Nova Scotia’s rich culture and seafaring heritage. Many of Canada’s finest sailing vessels along with ships from around the world will gather in Halifax’s historic harbor. Take a tour of these majestic sailing vessels, enjoy local entertainment and discover fantastic Nova Scotia Cuisine . The highlight of this celebration is the traditional Parade of Sail taking place on Monday, July 20th.
- Kiss Concert, July 18th. The legendary rock band, Kiss is coming to Halifax. This will be their first performance in the Maritimes since 1977! The Halifax Common will come to life with their powerful stage show and hard rock style. The lineup for this show includes: Thornley, The Trews, Econoline Crush and The Novaks.
- Halifax Pride Week, July 19-26th. Atlantic Canada’s largest pride celebration includes sporting events, film festivals, dances and parties. The highlight will be the 22nd Annual Pride Parade taking place on July 25th. This year’s theme is ‘Breaking Down Wall; Building Bridges’, representing how Nova Scotia’s communities have come together to respect and celebrate diversity.
A complete list of Signature Festivals and Events including Paul McCartney’s concert can be found on Nova Scotia’s Official Tourism Website.
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