Halifax, Garrison Grounds, Nova scotia

Magnetic World
Music Festival 2026

Two days atop Halifax's Citadel Hill, September 25–26, 2026. Join the waitlist for first access to announcements and the 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 set atop Halifax's historic Citadel Hill. Sept 25–26, 2026. A multi-genre weekend. Nonstop 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?
The festival takes place at the Garrison Grounds on Citadel Hill, overlooking downtown Halifax and Halifax Harbour.
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