The Hopping Penguins


  • May 10, 2025
    8:30 pm - 11:30 pm

The The Hopping Penguins, Halifax’s ska and reggae stalwarts, return to The Carleton stage to kick off their 43rd season on Saturday, May 10th. Show (and dance) time is 8:30 PM. Tickets and tables for early entry (by 7:00 pm) and seated dinner reservations are $30 + HST.  Those who are happy standing can arrive (more…)

The Right Swipes


  • May 31, 2025
    8:00 pm - 11:55 pm

Classic rock standard-bearers  The Right Swipes continue their monthly residency with covers and original tunes at The Carleton on Saturday, May 31st. Show time is 9 PM and tickets are a measly $10 + HST. If you’re a fan of rock music played very, very well, you should grab your dancing shoes and some pals (more…)

Conversation Pit W/ Willy Kidd


  • July 5, 2025
    8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Local newcomers Conversation Pit returns to Carleton, along with special guest Willy Kidd, for another fun show on Saturday, July 5th. Live music kicks off at 8 PM and tickets are only $20 + HST. This is gonna be a lively show with standing room.  Seating is available but limited, so get there early! If you like (more…)

Aaron MacDonald Band


  • September 19, 2025
    8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Cape Breton’s Aaron MacDonald returns to The Carleton along with his full band on Friday, September 19th. Live music gets underway at 8:00 PM and tickets are $30 + HST. There will be standing room for this show, so reach out to reservations@thecarleton.ca and arrive by 7:00 pm if you want to guarantee a seat! A (more…)