Halifax, Garrison Grounds, Nova scotia

Magnetic World
Music Festival 2026

Two days atop Halifax's Citadel Hill, Sept 25–26, 2026. Waitlisters get first access to announcements & lowest pricing before anyone else.

✦ SEPT 25–26, 2026 ✦ GARRISON GROUNDS ✦ HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA ✦ ALL AGES ✦ MULTI-GENRE MUSIC FESTIVAL ✦ EDM ✦ HIP-HOP ✦ & MORE GENRES ✦ LIVE PERFORMANCES ✦ SEPT 25–26, 2026 ✦ GARRISON GROUNDS ✦ HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA ✦ ALL AGES ✦ MULTI-GENRE MUSIC FESTIVAL ✦ EDM ✦ HIP-HOP ✦ & MORE GENRES ✦ LIVE PERFORMANCES ✦
SEPT 25–26 2026 ✦ GARRISON GROUNDS ✦ HALIFAX, NS ✦ ALL AGES ✦ MULTI-GENRE · EDM · HIP-HOP & MORE ✦

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Magnetic World is a two-day open-format music festival on Halifax's Citadel Hill · a natural amphitheatre overlooking the harbour. Sept 25–26, 2026. A multi-genre weekend · EDM, hip-hop and more across both days. All-ages and 19+ tiers · varies by pass. One coastal weekend, many worlds of music.

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Magnetic Stage
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2026 Lineup

Two days.
Many worlds.
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2026 Lineup · Dropping soon

Dropping soon

The first wave of artists is revealed when tickets go on sale. Waitlisters hear first.

Plan your trip

From flight to gate · 35 minutes.

Halifax Stanfield (YHZ) to downtown is a 35-minute drive. Direct flights from Toronto, Montréal, Boston, New York and London land daily.

Downtown is walking distance from Citadel Hill · most hotels are 10–15 minutes from the gates. Halifax Transit serves the area; ferries cross the harbour to Dartmouth in 12 minutes.

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Quick questions

Where exactly is the festival?
Garrison Grounds on Citadel Hill, a natural amphitheatre over Halifax Harbour, in the heart of downtown.
How do I get there?
Walkable from most downtown hotels, 35 minutes from Halifax Stanfield (YHZ), and on multiple Halifax Transit routes.
Is there parking?
There is no on-site parking. Use nearby downtown lots, transit, or rideshare drop-off zones.
Where should I stay?
Dozens of hotels sit within a 10–15 minute walk. Book early, festival weekend fills fast.

Tickets

Pick your world.
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General Admission

From $189 weekend
  • Both days (Fri + Sat)
  • Access to The Magnetic Stage
  • Food, drink & merch
  • Festival app & map
  • Elevated viewing
  • VIP lounge
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VIP

From $399 weekend
  • Everything in GA
  • Elevated VIP viewing
  • VIP lounge access
  • Express entry lane
  • Premium / private washrooms
  • Dedicated bar
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Platinum

From $799 weekend
  • Everything in VIP
  • Closest premium viewing
  • Open bar
  • Exclusive merch & gift
  • Artist / meet experiences (select)
  • Concierge
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Tickets open soon. Join the waitlist for first access + your pre-sale code.
Single-day passes · Friday or Saturday.
Payment plans at checkout
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About

The first open-format festival on the Atlantic.

A different world's waiting for you · atop Halifax's Citadel Hill, a natural amphitheatre over the harbour.

Magnetic World began in 2022 in Moncton. Since 2023 it has called Halifax's Citadel Hill home · a natural amphitheatre over the harbour. 2026 is the fifth edition, the fourth on the hill.

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Festival crowd with phones raised in a starburst of white stage light at night, Magnetic World Music Festival, Halifax