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A two-day, diverse multi genre music festival on Halifax’s Citadel Hill.
Magnetic World Music Festival lands atop Halifax's Citadel Hill on September 25 & 26, 2026 · a natural amphitheatre above the harbour, ringed by the city and the sea.
A multi-genre weekend · EDM, hip-hop and more across both days. One ticket to both. All-ages and 19+ tiers · varies by pass.
Magnetic World is an Indigenous-owned festival held on Mi'kma'ki territory · the unceded ancestral homeland of the Mi'kmaq Nation. A portion of proceeds supports residential school survivors and their families.
✦ A short history
Magnetic World started in 2022 as a one-day festival in Moncton, New Brunswick · the bet that Atlantic Canadians would show up for touring acts that usually skipped the region. They did.
In 2023 the festival moved to Halifax's Citadel Hill · a natural amphitheatre with a 360° view of the city. 2026 is the fourth year on the hill, and the fifth edition overall.
✦ 2026 at a glance
✦ The place
The Citadel sits above downtown with the Atlantic on three sides. Watch tall ships come in between sets.
Daytime highs around 16–18 °C, cool nights. Pack a light jacket; the wind off the harbour is honest.
Restaurants, breweries, the waterfront and most hotels are 5–15 minutes on foot from the gates.
YHZ to downtown is 35 minutes. Direct flights from Toronto, Montréal, Boston, NYC, London.