Upcoming Performances

Birthdays & Bouncing Back: A Party & Film Screening – FREE!


  • January 10, 2026
    8:00 pm - 11:30 pm

Are birthdays worth publicly celebrating? We think some are; in this case Kirk Lahey (recently retired from Universal Music after 33 years and acknowledged by those in the know as “the hardest working man in show-biz”) born on January 8th, turning 65, and Carleton Program Director Mike Campbell, born on January 12th, who seriously no longer (more…)

SOLD OUT: Cory Tetford Trio – Thursday


  • January 15, 2026
    7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Quadruple threat (singing, songwriting, guitar and piano playing) Cory Tetford – during a break from touring with Alan Doyle – returns to The Carleton as a trio )with Ron Hynes on bass & Kris MacFarlane on drums ) for two shows : Thursday, January 15th (this one) and Friday, January 16th. Show time is 7:30 PM and (more…)


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    SOLD OUT: Cory Tetford Trio – Friday


    • January 16, 2026
      8:00 pm - 10:30 pm

    Quadruple threat (singing, songwriting, guitar and piano playing) Cory Tetford – during a break from touring with Alan Doyle – returns to The Carleton as a trio  (with Ron Hynes on bass & Kris MacFarlane on drums) for two shows: Thursday, January 15th and Friday, January 16th (this one) Show time is 8 PM and tickets are (more…)


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      SOLD OUT: Cory Tetford Trio – Sunday


      • January 18, 2026
        7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

      Quadruple threat (singing, songwriting, guitar and piano playing) Cory Tetford – during a break from touring with Alan Doyle – returns to The Carleton as a trio  (with Ron Hynes on bass & Kris MacFarlane on drums) for a third show on Sunday, January 18th. Show time is 7 PM and tickets are $50+ HST. Performing (more…)


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        Thomas Matheson – FREE Show!


        • January 22, 2026
          7:30 pm - 10:30 pm

        The Desperado Band’s outlaw country main man, Thomas Matheson, does a solo turn and brings his vast repertoire of tunes from all genres to The Carleton for a FREE show on Thursday, January 22nd. Live music gets underway at 7:30 PM. Thomas is great, the show is free, what have you got to lose? Thomas (more…)

        Manderville w/ special guest Marmoset


        • January 23, 2026
          8:00 pm - 11:30 pm

        Hot young newcomers Manderville & special guest Marmoset make their Carleton début with a performance on Friday, January 23rd. Show time is 8 PM and admission is a paltry $10 + HST. Introducing Manderville, a 7 piece folk band based in Halifax that combines fiddle, banjo, guitar, drums, and vocal melodies that’ll make you want (more…)

        Ty Messick & Friends


        • January 24, 2026
          8:00 pm - 11:30 pm

        One of our most under-rated songwriters and performers, Ty Messick, with friends including Pictou County singing legend Virgil Muir, will return to The Carleton for their first show of 2026 on Saturday, January 24th. Show time is 8 PM and tickets are only $10 + HST. Their sets will include Ty’s original music from his (more…)

        Sarah Pound & The Sequels + The Public Service Duo


        • January 30, 2026
          8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

        Valley-based band Sarah Pound & The Sequels, along with openers the duo version of The Public Service, make their début at The Carleton on Friday, January 30th. Show time is 8 PM and tickets are $25 + HST. Sarah Pound & The Sequels is a Nova Scotia-based band blending Americana, roots, soul, R&B, and jazz. (more…)

        SOLD OUT: Maximum Overdrive


        • January 31, 2026
          8:00 pm - 11:30 pm

        We’re happy to report that Maximum Overdrive will kick off their 2026 season with a show The Carleton so you can work on your best ’80s dance moves on Saturday, January 31st. The time machine will get into gear at 8 PM and tickets are $25 + HST. This is a standing room show with (more…)


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          Chloe Eden & Ella Gunning Parker w/ Claira Blanchard


          • February 1, 2026
            7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

          Young songwriters Chloe Eden & Ella Gunning Parker, along with special guest Claira Blanchard, combine talents for a show at The Carleton on Sunday, February 1st. Live music gets underway at 7 PM and tickets are $20 + HST. Chloe and Ella met for the first time on The Carleton stage and are very excited (more…)