Starlight Festival 2025

This year’s edition of the Starlight Festival in Southwest Nova Scotia promises to be a fantastic celebration of the mesmerizing night sky. From October 12th to the 25th, this two week festival will showcase an array of exciting space-themed activities, products, and services that will captivate the interest of people of all ages.

Don’t miss out on this unforgettable opportunity to immerse yourself in the culture of the Acadian and Mi’kmaq peoples and discover how the universe has been a part of their heritage. Join us for a memorable starry celebration!

Event Highlights:

Starlight Gala – Saturday October 18
Orionids Meteor Shower – Tuesday October 21
Stargazing at Deep Sky Eye – Various
Sungazing: Learn about the star that gives us life – October 17 @ 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Cellphone Astrophography – Date TBD
Star Party @ Deep Sky Eye – Thursday October 16 (rain: October 17)