JUNO Week Guide
WRITTEN BY: KATIE GORDON // THE BOOM AT NOON
For the first time in 18 years, the JUNOs are returning to Halifax taking place March 21-24. Here's your guide to the events happening during JUNO Week in Halifax.
JUNO Week Day 1
THURSDAY, MARCH 21
JUNO Block Party Presented by FACTOR - JUNO Kick-Off Concert Powered by Support4Culture - SOLD OUT
Venue: Foundation North parking lot, next to Waterfront Warehouse (1549 Lower Water Street)
Age restriction: 19+
For three nights during JUNO Week, the first-ever JUNO Block Party will take place on the Halifax waterfront. Kick-off JUNO Week on Thursday with a sold-out performance featuring Classified's "Welcome to the Maritimes" set, accompanied by David Myles, JRDN, and O’Sound, along with special guests including City Natives, Joce Reyome, Reeny and Skratch Bastid.
Set times
Doors: 6:00 pm
Eastern Eagle: 6:55 pm
City Natives: 7:00 pm
Joce Reyome: 7:30 pm
Reeny: 8:00 pm
Classified: 8:40 pm
Skratch Bastid: 10:00 pm
Tickets: SOLD OUT
JUNO Stories from the Studio Presented by Halifax Public Libraries - SOLD OUT
Venue: Halifax Central Library (5440 Spring Garden Road, Halifax, NS)
Time: 7:00 pm
JUNO Award-nominated music producers Hill Kourkoutis, Joel Stouffer, Sam Avant, and Wondagurl take part in a keynote discussion about the creative process behind Canada’s most iconic songs and albums.
Tickets: SOLD OUT
JUNO Week Day 2
Friday, MARCH 22
JUNO Comedy Show Presented by SiriusXM Canada
Venue: Alderney Landing (2 Ochterloney Street, Dartmouth, NS)
Time: 8:00 pm
In an event hosted by Travis Lindsay, Canadian comedians Derek Seguin, Graham Clark, Kyle Brownrigg, and Laurie Elliott take centre stage.
JUNO Block Party Presented by FACTOR
Venue: Foundation North parking lot, next to Waterfront Warehouse (1549 Lower Water Street)
Age restriction: 19+
Night 2 of JUNO Week and the Block Party features JUNO nominees TALK and Good Kid as they make their Halifax debuts, alongside Dizzy and Nova Scotia’s own Maggie Andrew.
Set times:
Doors: 6:00 pm
Maggie Andrew: 6:30 pm
Dizzy: 7:15 pm
Good Kid: 8:00 pm
TALK: 9:00 pm
JUNO Songwriters’ Circle Presented by SOCAN & FACTOR in association with Music Publishers Canada
Venue: Light House Arts Centre (1800 Argyle Street, Halifax, NS)
Age restriction: 19+
Time: 7:30 pm
An evening of intimate conversations and stripped-down performances with JUNO nominees Begonia, Dominique Fils-Aimé, Jeremy Dutcher, Katie Tupper, Luna Elle, Matt Andersen, Rêve and William Prince.
JUNOfest Presented by CBC Music
Various Venues: Hide + Seek, Pacifico, ROX LIVE, Sanctuary Arts Centre, St. Matthew’s United Church, The Carleton, The Local, The Loft, The Marquee Ballroom, The Seahorse Tavern
Age restriction: 19+
Friday night kicks off JUNOfest, featuring artists performing at 10+ venues around Halifax. Best of all - you only need one wristband for all JUNOfest shows on Friday and Saturday.
Friday performers
Begonia, Behrooz Mihankhah Quartet, Brett Matthews, Caity Gyorgy, Christine Jensen, CJ Wiley, Cloverdale, Dave Sampson, DJ Nasty Nuck, Elyse Aeryn, Fame Diet, Haliey Smith, Jah’Mila, JJ Rock, Jhyve, Josh Sahunt, Julian Taylor, Leanne Hoffman, Lili-Ann De Francesco, Logan Staats, Lyra, Mattmac, Misstress Barbara, Morgan Toney, Nate Haller, OKAY TK, Omega Mighty, Percwerk, Quote The Raven, Red River Ramblers, Reeny, Rêve, Rich Aucoin, Rich Kidd, Russ Macklem, Russell!, Shawnee Kish, Skratch Bastid, Swee, T. Thomason, Terra Spencer, The Bearhead Sisters, The East Pointers, TRP.P, Veev, Vince the Messenger, Zamani, Zoon.
JUNO Week Day 3
Saturday, MARCH 23
JUNO Block Party Presented by FACTOR
Venue: Foundation North parking lot, next to Waterfront Warehouse (1549 Lower Water Street)
Age restriction: 19+
The third and final JUNO Block Party is country-themed with JUNO nominees James Barker Band, Tyler Joe Miller, Dave Sampson, SACHA, and other special guests.
Set times:
Doors: 6:00 pm
Sacha: 6:30 pm
Dave Sampson: 7:15 pm
James Barker Band and guests: 8:15 pm
JUNOfest Presented by CBC Music
Various venues: Hide + Seek, Pacifico, ROX LIVE, Sanctuary Arts Centre, St. Matthew’s United Church, The Carleton, The Local, The Loft, The Marquee Ballroom, The Seahorse Tavern
Age restriction: 19+
Saturday night is night two of JUNOfest, featuring artists performing at 10+ venues around Halifax. Best of all - you only need one wristband for all JUNOfest shows on Friday and Saturday.
Saturday performers
Ammoye, Aphrose, aRENYE, Ballsy, Bambii, Blue Moon Marquee Duo, Certified Bad Guys, Cheng² Duo, Charlotte Cardin, City Natives, Daniel James McFadyen, DJ Karaba, DJ Uncle Fester, DJ Velvet, EverythingOShauN, Essential Opera, Gary Beals, G L O W Z I, Good Lovelies, Greg Gow, Haviah Mighty, J Hutton, Jennifer King, Jessie Simmons, Joanna Magik, Joce Reyome, KIZABA, Kayo, Ken Mode, Lisa Leblanc, LXVNDR, Matt Haimovitz, Mel Boogie, Myst Milano, Nicole Ariana, Noah Malcolm, Norter, Pillow Fite, Quake Matthews, Rami Nassif, Raymond Sewell, Riggs, Skunk Motel, Smalltown DJs, Soft Cult, Sydney Blu, Taryn Kawaja, The Gilberts, TOBi, Troy Power, Sister Rickii.
Honouring Ceremony Presented by Destination Indigenous - SOLD OUT
Venue: Kenneth C. Rowe Hall at Pier 21 (1055 Marginal Road, Halifax, NS)
Time: 12:00 pm
A special ceremony to celebrate and recognize the incredible Indigenous music and art community in Canada featuring appearances and performances by 2024 JUNO nominees.
Tickets: SOLD OUT
JUNO Opening Night Awards Presented by Music Canada
Venue: Halifax Convention Centre (1650 Argyle Street, Halifax, B3J 0E6)
Time: 6:00 pm
Co-hosted by Aba Amuquandoh and Damhnait Doyle the industry-exclusive Opening Night Awards features the presentation of 40+ JUNO Awards and performances from Aqyila, Begonia, Jah’Mila, Lili-Ann De Francesco and LU KALA.
JUNO Week Day 4
Sunday, MARCH 24
Celebration Sunday
Venue: Marquee Ballroom (2037 Gottingen Street Halifax, NS B3K 3B1)
Time: 11:00 am
Celebration Sunday honours Nova Scotia’s Historic Black Communities through Gospel music featuring Linda Carvery and The Sanctified Brothers. Presented by the 2024 Halifax JUNO Host Committee with partners the African Nova Scotian Music Association and Music Nova Scotia.
The 2024 JUNO Awards
Venue: Scotiabank Centre (1800 Argyle Street, Halifax, NS, B3J 2V9)
Time: 9:00 pm
The 53rd annual JUNO Awards - Canada’s Biggest Night in Music is hosted by Nelly Furtado and features performances from The Beaches, Charlotte Cardin, Josh Ross, Jeremy Dutcher, Elisapie, Karan Aujla, TALK and Nelly Furtado.
The JUNO Awards After Party in support of MusiCounts
Venue: The Grafton Connor Complex (1741 Grafton Street, Halifax, NS)
Age restriction: 19+
Time: 11:00 pm
Keep the party going at the official JUNO Awards After Party, supporting MusiCounts. Featuring live entertainment and exclusive performances from Odario Williams, Rankin McInnis, and more.
