Height Requirement


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

The ’80s party machine that is Height Requirement – because they’re so darned popular – return again to The Carleton on Friday, July 24th. The dancing (and there will be dancing) action starts at 8 PM and tickets are $20 + HST.  This is a standing room show with limited seating with arrival by 7 (more…)

The Desperado Band – Outlaw Country Classics


  • July 31, 2026
    8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

The Desperado Band – Thomas Matheson (guitar/vocals), William Matheson (guitar/vocals), Mike Nahirnak (pedal steel/electric guitar/vocals), PK (bass) and Matt Duncanson (drums/vocals) – are back at The Carleton to rock out some classic outlaw country tunes on Friday, July 31st. This is a great band, playing some great songs. Show time is 8 PM and tickets, while (more…)

Bethany Reid (Full Band) EP Release W/ Special Guests


  • August 7, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Up-and-coming songwriter Bethany Reid – along with some special guests – celebrates the release of her new You Alone EP with a full band performance at The Carleton on Friday, August 7th. Show time is 8 PM and tickets are only $20 + HST. *** We will be allowing standing room for this show. If  (more…)

The Jazz Enthusiast W/ Loveself & Diamond City


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

The Jazz Enthusiast (Michael Butz), along with openers Loveself & Diamond City, team up for a well-rounded night of music at The Carleton on Saturday, August 8th. Show time is 8 PM and tickets are a steal at $15 + HST. Michael Butz is a singer/songwriter with a decade of experience. Each instrument he plays has (more…)

Sable Pipeline Surf & Ska


  • August 15, 2026
    8:00 pm - 11:30 pm

Scrappy (in the best way) local band Sable Pipeline bring their brand of Surf & Ska covers to The Carleton for the first time on Saturday, August 15th. The skanking will get underway at 8 PM and tickets are a measly $10 + HST. Perfect for a summer Saturday night of dancing and, dare we (more…)

Rec Room Jams


  • August 21, 2026
    8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

If you feel like letting loose and doing a little dancing heading into the weekend, come see and hear Rec Room Jams at The Carleton on Friday, August 21st! Show time is 8 PM. A limited number of tickets offer guaranteed seating and dinner reservations with early arrival (between 5 and 7 PM) for $17 +HST. (more…)

Southbound Sinners


  • August 28, 2026
    8:00 pm - 11:30 pm

Local southern rock aficionados Southbound Sinners crank out tunes by the best in the genre for their début show at The Carleton on Friday, August 28th. Show time is 8 PM and tickets are only $12.50 + HST. *** There will be standing/dancing room at this show, so if you prefer to sit, arrive early (more…)

Colrain Album Release Show W/ The Public Service (Duo)


  • August 29, 2026
    8:00 pm - 11:30 pm

After opening for Hobo Aquarium in November last year, Colrain, along with The Public Service (duo), take the stage at The Carleton on Saturday, August 29th to celebrate the release of a new album. Everything kicks off at 8 PM and tickets are $20 + HST advanced, or $25 + HST at the door. *** This (more…)

Nick Earle & The Reckless Hearts


  • September 4, 2026
    8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

St. John’s newest rock’n’roll sensations Nick Earle & The Reckless Hearts return to Halifax after their HUFF baptism last year to give the people what they want – a good time – at The Carleton on Friday, September 4th. Great live music gets underway at 8 PM and tickets are $25 + HST. ***This is (more…)

Angelique Francis Band


  • September 18, 2026
    8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

We are super-pumped to announce that the Angelique Francis Band, known for an eclectic mix of various musical genres (including Blues, Folk, Soul, Jazz, Roots, Rock, Gospel and Americana), will make a post-Prismatic return to The Carleton on Friday, September 18th. Show – and this is a show! – time is 8 PM and tickets (more…)