One of the country’s most extraordinary vocal and songwriting talents, Meaghan Smith, no longer tours, so we were thrilled when she asked about returning to the stage at The Carleton (as a duo with guitarist husband Jason Mingo) for a pair of shows on Friday, July 11th and Saturday, July 12th (this one). Both shows (more…)
Classic rock standard-bearers The Right Swipes continue their monthly residency with covers and original tunes at The Carleton on Saturday, April 26th. Show time is 9 PM and tickets are a measly $10 + HST. The Right Swipes are: Halifax-based powerhouse guitarist and lead vocalist, Sasha Brideau with longtime collaborators, Andrew “Bassman” Morris, a four-stringed (more…)
The songwriting genius that is Mary Gauthier, along with fabulous special guest Jaimee Harris, return to The Carleton for a one-two punch of a show on Sunday, July 20th as they celebrate the the 25th anniversary of Mary’s acclaimed album, Drag Queens in Limousines. Live music gets underway at 7 PM and tickets are only (more…)
Music, food, and drinks are flowing! Consider The Carleton for your next private party, dinner, meeting, wedding, reception or corporate event. With a state of the art sound system, award winning Chef Mathias Probst, and terrific staff, we do it all! Check out our Private Functions page for more info or contact reservations@thecarleton.ca. (more…)
Ryan Harvey’s live show is a balance of high-energy country favorites, heartfelt, mellow tunes, and original music. Covering everything from 90s country classics to today’s biggest hits, Ryan blends his influences—Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, Rascal Flatts, and his bluegrass roots—into a performance that feels both fresh and familiar. He is appearing at The Carleton on Friday, (more…)
The Halifax Jazz Festival presents the Lina Allemano Four at The Carleton on Saturday, July 19th. Doors open at 6:30 pm for dinner and drinks. Show time is 8:30 PM and tickets are $47.74 available through the festival HERE. Lina Allemano Four is an acoustic chamber-jazz quartet that plays Allemano’s original music, written specifically for (more…)
Ottawa’s singing/songwriting/entertaining legend John Allaire – along with local opener Kaya Fraser -makes his first foray into Atlantic Canada on his Canadian Maritime Caravan Tour 2025 and its Halifax stop is at The Carleton on Tuesday, May 27th at 7 PM. Tickets are only $15 + HST, a price we set because (a) it’s a (more…)
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…)
Hard to believe it’s been 7 years since Lennie Gallant last released an english language album, but we are pleased to announce that Lennie and his band will celebrate that occasion with two shows at The Carleton on Friday, June 20th (this one) and Saturday, June 21st. Show time each night is 8 PM and (more…)
Hard to believe it’s been 7 years since Lennie Gallant last released an english language album, but we are pleased to announce that Lennie and his band will celebrate that occasion with two shows at The Carleton on Friday, June 20th and Saturday, June 21st (this one). Show time each night is 8 PM and (more…)