Upcoming Performances
The Stage at St. Andrew's presents a variety of performances throughout the year, includes this year's Rising Tide concert series, the Halifax Gay Men's Chorus, Symphony Nova Scotia, and much more!
We invite you to join us in bringing community to musicians.
9
May
2026
Cecilia Concerts:
Bryan Cheng and Balourdet Quartet: heartSTRINGS!
7:30pm
For his final residency concert of the season, our 2025/26 Musician-in-Residence cellist Bryan Cheng, joins the prize-winning Balourdet Quartet—who wowed our Halifax audience just a couple of years ago—for a captivating evening of chamber music that bridges the sensuous sound world of French Impressionism and the emotional depth of the Viennese Romantic tradition. The program features Maurice Ravel’s luminous “String Quartet in F major,” a piece renowned for its shimmering textures, rhythmic vitality, and refined harmonic palette. Equally compelling is Franz Schubert’s monumental “String Quintet in C major,” widely regarded as one of the greatest achievements in the chamber music repertoire—introspective, expansive, and rich with lyrical beauty. Cheng, known for his interpretive insight and expressive range, brings added resonance to Schubert’s poignant score, while the Balourdet Quartet delivers performances marked by warmth, clarity, and a deep sense of ensemble connection. Together, these five string players offer a richly layered musical experience that balances structure with spontaneity, lightness with gravity, and precision with heart.
15
May
2026
Halifax Queer Ensemble
7:00pm
The Halifax Queer Ensemble is pleased to present an evening of divas on Friday, 15 May 2026 at 7:00 PM at The Stage at St. Andrew’s (6036 Coburg Road).
The Halifax Queer Ensemble began in 2018 and after a brief hiatus in 2020/23, is back making music and building community. The ensemble is directed by professional musicians, Jessica Amador and Jacob Caines who guide the group of musicians through a wide variety of repertoire that has included ABBA, Sam Smith, The Beach Boys, Tchaikovsky, Hamilton, and everything in between.
The ensemble brings together Queer musicians of all experiences and interests. The group includes beginners in their first couple years of playing, as well as pros who are excited to bring their skills into an entirely Queer space for the first time. “The group is much more concerned with building strong community bonds and making music together with friends than playing at the highest level or being an elitist orchestra.” says co-director Jessica. “The classical music world comes with a lot of baggage for Queer people and we are really striving to make playing in an ensemble a fun and joyful experience.”
Tickets available at the link below and at the door.
16
May
2026
Cecilia Concerts:
Pianist
Alex Yang
7:30pm
Winner of the 2026 Cecilia Concerts Developing Musician Award, Halifax pianist Alex Yang brings extraordinary poise, depth, and command to a demanding and wide-ranging solo program. Still only 17, Alex has already earned national and international attention for playing marked by clarity, sensitivity, and strong musical insight. His program brings together the lyric intensity of Schubert’s “Allegretto in C Minor,” D. 915, the emotional range and shifting character of Chopin’s complete “24 Preludes,” Op. 28, the dramatic force and spiritual depth of Beethoven’s “Sonata in C Minor,” Op. 111, and the dazzling virtuosity and colour of Liszt’s “Rhapsodie espagnole.” Alex studies at the Juilliard Pre-College and has already earned major recognition on both sides of the border, including a full fellowship to the Aspen Music Festival and School, first prize in the Juilliard Pre-College Concerto Competition, and selection as the 2026 Debut Atlantic Award for Musical Excellence for a second consecutive year. This choose-what-you-pay concert offers Halifax audiences the chance to hear one of Canada’s most exciting young pianists at a remarkable moment in his artistic development.
6
June
2026
Drag Me To Church
8:00pm
St. Matthew's United Church
Drag Me to Church returns on June 6, and this time we’re “goin’ to the chapel” at St. Matthew's United!
Once again, we’re going to fill the sanctuary with fabulousness and celebrate the artistry, inclusivity, and community of drag!
Presented by Saint Andrew’s, St. Matthew’s, and Fort Massey United Churches.
Hosted By:
Deva Station
Featuring:
Lovina Poison, Cookie Cunningham, Bunni Lapin, Jase Miawei
Spotlight Performer:
Maddie Hadder
Produced By:
Lovina Poison
Join us before the show for our marketplace featuring 2SLGBTQIA+ businesses and organizations. Doors to the marketplace open at 6pm.
This event is not licensed.
Snacks and mocktails will be available. We will only accept debit or credit via tap at the canteen. No cash.
We are an Affirming Congregation, and our goal is to educate ourselves and others about the lived experiences of members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and how straight/cis members of our community can act as allies to support 2SLGBTQIA+ rights and freedoms, ensuring everyone can fully participate in our faith community and beyond.