Halifax, NS

The Lower Deck

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The Lower Deck is a historic Halifax waterfront pub where East Coast live music is a core part of the experience. Celtic, rock, cover bands and pub music all work in a high-energy room that expects participation. The Tap Room can flex from small groups up to roughly 200, giving bands room to scale while keeping the atmosphere communal.

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Role
Talent Buyer

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lfader@lowerdeck.ca
902-425-1501Open booking page

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Capacity
200
Age policy
19+
Genres
All Genres
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Address
1887 Upper Water Street, B3J 1S9, Canada
Venue phone
+1 902-425-1501

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