NOVAFest is a month-long music festival that celebrates local emerging acts, held at venues across Halifax and Dartmouth. This year's festival will be held from May 8th - 23rd, 2025!

NOVAFest is organized by and showcases the talents of NSCC Ivany Campus students from the Music Arts, Music Production and Engineering, and Music Business programs. The festival provides a platform for these emerging artists, performers, and industry professionals to showcase the skills and talents by organizing, operating and opening for the festival.

Stay tuned for our 2025 lineup!