Past Events
February 2025
Winter Evensong Series
As part of the Cathedral's 'Sundays at Four' series, there will be Choral Evensong on the following dates, sung by either the Cathedral Choir or Capella Regalis Choirs. Feb. 2 (Candlemas) Capella Regalis Men, Boys & Girls Feb. 9 (Epiphany V) Cathedral Choir Feb. 16 (Septuagesima) Capella Regalis Men & Boys Feb. 23 (Sexagesima) Capella Regalis Men & Girls March. 2 (Quinquagesima) Capella Regalis Men, Boys & Girls March. 9 (Lent I) Cathedral Choir March. 16 (St Patrick) Capella Regalis…
Find out more »Brazilian Night 2025: A Fundraising Gala for Capella Regalis
Join us for an unforgettable Carnival-inspired fundraising gala featuring fabulous food, music, and fun in the beautiful historic hall of St John’s Church, Lunenburg! $150 ticket includes $75 tax receipt, full dinner of catered Brazilian fare, one featured Brazilian cocktail, and live Brazilian music provided by an all-star band of musicians. Dancing is encouraged! Cash bar for additional beverages. All proceeds benefit Capella Regalis Choirs’s free music education programs for children and youth. Date: Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 at 6 pm…
Find out more »March 2025
Dinner With The Duke
Join Nick Halley, Nicholas D’Amato, Nicola Miller, and Ali Enriquez, for “Dinner With The Duke”, a night of jazz at The Riverport Inn. The night also includes a sit down 3 course dinner. March 8, 7:00 pm, $75. RSVP to leanne@theriverportinn.com or 902-764-2047.
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Foc’s’le Jazz Jam – April 2, 2025
An open jam session hosted by local jazz musicians Nicola Miller, Nick Halley and Nick D’Amato. Bring your instrument and come to play your favourite jazz standards in a supportive and encouraging environment. Open to all levels and ages. For more information visit: https://www.thebarnacle.ca/event/focsle-jazz-jam/2025-04-02/
Find out more »Jazz Easter on Easter Sunday
Celebrate Easter with Capella Regalis Choirs as they join with the Cathedral Choir to sing The Resurrection Mass (Jazz Easter), a joyful and festive mass setting featuring sax, drums, bass, percussion, piano, organ, and choirs. Check out Nick Halley’s “Jazz Easter” drum solo here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nowJuh6HSo FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Find out more »May 2025
Nazih Borish Trio Benefit Concert
World-famous oud player Nazih Borish, bass player Roberto Occhipinti, and percussionist Nick Halley will perform a benefit concert on May 7, 2025 at the St George’s Round Church, Halifax. All proceeds from ticket sales will go to the Saint George’s Refugee Sponsorship Committee in support of their efforts to reunite the Al Marrach family here in Halifax with extended family living abroad. This concert is presented in memory of Ahmad Al Marrach, whose untimely death last spring has affected the lives…
Find out more »A Night of Jimmy Giuffre
Join us on May 10, 2025 at 8PM at the Riverport Inn for an unforgettable evening dedicated to the music of Jimmy Giuffre — jazz’s best kept secret.Featuring Nick Halley, Nicola Miller, Nicholas D’Amato, and Tom Richards. $35 | RSVP: leanne@theriverportinn.com
Find out more »Identity: a Song Cycle
Tickets on sale now! Featuring Dinuk Wijeratne, Shauntay Grant, Elliot Madore, Joel Ivany, Nick Halley and Tyler Emond, Identity combines jazz and western classical traditions with personal narratives, exploring how we choose to define ourselves. This world premiere expands upon AtG’s original 2022 Identity film project with new songs and staging. Identity will have two performances on May 23rd, and 24th, 2025 at 8:00 pm. For more information and tickets, click here: https://atgtheatre.com/upcoming/identity-song-cycle/
Find out more »Joint Concert: Capella Regalis Halifax Choirs + South Shore Program
Join us for this debut concert of the South Shore Program, a new initiative of Capella Regalis which launched in November for young singers ages 8-12 at St John’s Church, Lunenburg. Members of our Halifax choirs will join them for a day of camaraderie and performance in Lunenburg. Concert entrance is by free-will offering to Capella Regalis. No need to reserve in advance, simply come to the door. Questions? Email boxoffice@capellaregalis.com.
Find out more »June 2025
Capella Regalis – NS-PEI Tour presented by Musique Royale
This June, Capella Regalis Choirs is embarking on a short concert tour with stops in Summerside, PEI, Pictou and Parrsboro, presented in part by Musique Royale. The touring group will comprise members of the Men, Boys, and Girls Choir, directed by Nick Halley and Vanessa Halley, and accompanied by Paul Halley on the organ and piano. Expect a rich and varied concert program—from sacred anthems of the last 500 years selected from the choir's Evensong repertoire, to folk songs from…
Find out more »Capella Regalis – Season Finale Concert & 15th Anniversary Party
Don’t miss our end-of-season concert on June 15 at the Cathedral Church of All Saints, Halifax, followed by a 15th Anniversary Party & Thank You Bash for our community! This special concert will include repertoire from Capella Regalis’s latest recording, Songs of the Sea, as well as favourites from the past fifteen years of music-making. Featuring the Capella Regalis Men, Boys, and Girls Choirs Nick Halley, director and percussion Vanessa Halley, director Paul Halley, piano and organ Tickets available here: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/capellaregalischoirs/event/seasonfinale/
Find out more »A Tribute to Lester Young – Summer Jazz at LAMP
Experience the magic of summer jazz on Saturday, June 28, at the Lunenburg Academy of Music Performance (LAMP) with A Tribute to Lester Young, an open-air concert featuring Nick Halley on drums, Tom Easley on bass, Richard White on guitar, and Mike Murley on saxophone. Set against the backdrop of the historic Lunenburg Academy, this concert offers a unique chance to enjoy world-class jazz in one of Nova Scotia’s most picturesque locations. The performance begins at 5 PM, the LAMP…
Find out more »July 2025
Dinuk Wijeratne Trio – European Premiere at Morgenland Festival
Experience the European premiere of the Dinuk Wijeratne Trio at the Morgenland Festival Osnabrück on July 5 at 7:00 PM at Lagerhalle. Featuring Dinuk Wijeratne (piano), Nick Halley (drums), and Tom Easley (double bass), the trio brings a genre-defying blend of Classical, World, and Jazz to the stage. Inspired by poetry, narrative, and diverse cultural influences, their performance offers a captivating and genre-defying musical experience. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable evening! Tickets are available here: https://www.morgenland-festival.com/events-detail/dinuk-wijeratne-trio-2.html
Find out more »Boxwood Canada 2025 Workshop – Develop & Improve Your Rhythm with Nick Halley
Join Nick Halley on Monday, July 21, 2025 for a live online workshop to help you develop and improve your rhythm. Highly recommended! Tickets: CAD $30.00 For more info, visit: https://boxwood.org/product/canada-2025-nick-halley-develop-improve-your-rhythm-monday-7-21-25-online/
Find out more »Boxwood Canada 2025 – Final Concert
Don’t miss Boxwood’s Finale Concert, an eagerly anticipated event in Lunenburg each summer. This year’s concert features Jean-Michel Veillon, Bríd Harper, Chris Norman, and Nick Halley, with Andra Bohnet leading an entire orchestra of flutes in her beautiful and ingenious arrangements. There will also be cameo appearances by the entire Boxwood family! Jean-Michel VEILLON – Breton flute Brid HARPER – Irish fiddle Chris NORMAN – traditional flutes & pipes Nick HALLEY – percussion, keyboards BOXWOOD FLUTE CHOIR – An amazing gathering of flutes of all…
Find out more »August 2025
Foc’s’le Jazz Jam
An open jam session hosted by local jazz musicians Nicola Miller, Nick Halley and Nick D’Amato. Bring your instrument and come to play your favourite jazz standards in a supportive and encouraging environment. Open to all levels and ages. August 6, 2025, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, 42 Queen St., Chester, NS For more information visit: https://www.thebarnacle.ca/event/focsle-jazz-jam/2025-08-06/
Find out more »Summer Jazz @ LAMP: Music of Sonny Rollins
Experience the magic of summer jazz on Saturday, August 23, at the Lunenburg Academy of Music Performance with A Tribute to Sonny Rollins, an open-air concert featuring Nick Halley on drums, Tom Easley on bass, Richard White on guitar, and Mike Murley on saxophone. Set against the backdrop of the historic Lunenburg Academy, this concert offers a unique chance to enjoy world-class jazz in one of Nova Scotia’s most picturesque locations. Doors open at 5 PM, the LAMP Libations bar…
Find out more »September 2025
Foc’s’le Jazz Jam
An open jam session hosted by local jazz musicians Nicola Miller, Nick Halley and Nick D’Amato. Bring your instrument and come to play your favourite jazz standards in a supportive and encouraging environment. Open to all levels and ages. September 3, 2025, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, 42 Queen St., Chester, NS For more information visit: https://www.thebarnacle.ca/event/focsle-jazz-jam/2025-09-03/
Find out more »THE DINUK WIJERATNE TRIO at Prince Edward County Music Festival
The Dinuk Wijeratne Trio featuring Dinuk Wijeratne, Nick Halley, and Tom Easley, will be performing at the Prince Edward County Music Festival in Picton, Ontario on Saturday, Sept 9, 2025. Program to be announced from the stage. For more info and tickets, visit: https://pecmusicfestival.com/2025_wijeratne/
Find out more »The Inn Tones @ Riverport Inn (Private)
Return of The Inn Tones! Join Nick Halley (drums), Haig Beylerian (guitar), and Chris Donnelly (keys) for a night of unforgettable music, featuring a wider, wilder set list that’s sure to get you smiling and tapping your feet. Seats are almost gone—RSVP now and don’t miss the fun!
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