Returning for a second year, Halifax Music Fest is thrilled to announce that 13-time GRAMMY Award winners The Chicks will headline night 1 of the festival's 2026 edition on Friday, June 26, at the Garrison Grounds at Citadel Hill National Historic Site. The festival, which runs June 26 – 27, will also feature country and hip hop crossover artist Shaboozey, Canadian giants Blue Rodeo, and Montreal's The Barr Brothers on its opening night.