CHRISTMAS AT THE FORUM

Festival of Crafts, Antiques, Art & Foods

  • The longest running Christmas craft show in Atlantic Canada.

  • The best attended show, approximately 25,000 customers every year.

  • A family tradition in Halifax.

Christmas At The Forum has developed a well-earned reputation for presenting the largest, most diverse selection of quality crafts and art in the region, for creating a joyous, festive atmosphere conducive to selling, and for continuing to bring ever-larger crowds of enthusiastic buyers to the show each year.

Christmas At The Forum has been attracting tens of thousands of new and loyal visitors to the show for over 45 years, making it the most popular and longest running Christmas craft show in Eastern Canada. We invite you to see and be seen. Be a part of Christmas At The Forum, a Grand Halifax Tradition!

Christmas at the Forum is back, bigger and better! The cherished show has now spread across all five buildings at The Forum, presenting a wider array of quality crafts and art. The festive, bustling atmosphere continues to draw large crowds, making every show a unique, joyous occasion.

Your enduring support has propelled us to become one of Canada’s largest craft shows. Share your favorite finds with friends and continue to discover unique handmade gifts. The tradition thrives with your involvement, and this year, it extends beyond with two additional boutique shows leading into the Holidays!

Location

Discover the magic of the holiday season at the iconic Halifax Forum, located at 2901 Windsor St., Halifax. The traditional Christmas At The Forum event unfolds over the weekend of November 3rd, 4th, and 5th. The celebration continues over the subsequent two weekends with a cozier rendition of the event housed in the Multipurpose Center, allowing for a more intimate shopping experience.

The Big Show – Entrance

For the Big Show, access is through the gates of the Forum, Multipurpose buildings, or the newly added Bingo Hall. The Bingo Hall entrance is a fresh addition, exclusively catering to our online ticket holders, offering a streamlined entry experience to the grand celebration.

Boutique Shows – Entrance

The Boutique Shows offer a more intimate ambiance, with the Multipurpose building entrance being your gateway to a realm of handcrafted treasures and local creativity. The dedicated entrance ensures a cozy and inviting shopping atmosphere, encapsulating the heartwarming spirit of the holiday season.

Show Times

2024

The Show Dates and Times for 2024 will be announced soon.

The Big Show

November 3 – 5, 2023

Friday 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Boutique Show #1

November 10 – 12, 2023

Friday 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Saturday 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Boutique Show #2

November 17 – 19, 2023

Friday 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

The Big Show Only

Your ticket admits 2 people on Saturday from 5pm – 9pm.

Admission

The Big show will be $10.00 + hst.
Boutique show’s will be $5.00 + hst.

VIP Pass will be $12.00 + hst.
Attend all 3 shows.

Your Ticket allows for unlimited re-entry for the weekend the ticket is valid for.

Please click on the Ticket page to purchase your tickets to the shows.

Admission

Advanced Tickets Online are $5.00 + fees + hst.
or
$7.00 at the door.

Your Ticket allows for unlimited re-entry for the weekend the ticket is valid for.

Please click on the Ticket page to purchase your tickets to the shows.

Draw

Anyone purchasing a ticket before October 30th will be eligible for 2 draws of $500.00 each to spend at the show.

Thank you once again for supporting your local exhibitors.

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We are proud of our partners, who work with us to deliver the best show experience for all who new attendants and those who return year after year.

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