Past Performances

SOLD OUT: Steve Poltz – Saturday eve

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

Halifax-born, now Nashville-based by way of San Diego, the one-of-a-kind showman that is Steve Poltz returns to Halifax for his annual run of shows at The Carleton, with this one, his 3rd, on Saturday, April 18th. Steve will make his usual unpredictable entrance at 8 PM and tickets are $50 + HST (the best money (more…)

SOLD OUT: Steve Poltz – Saturday matinee

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  • April 18, 2026
    1:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Halifax-born, now Nashville-based by way of San Diego, the one-of-a-kind showman that is Steve Poltz returns to Halifax for his annual run of shows at The Carleton, with this one his 2nd, a matinée, on Saturday, April 18th. Steve will make his usual unpredictable entrance at 1:30 PM and tickets are $50 + HST (the (more…)

SOLD OUT: Steve Poltz – Friday

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  • April 17, 2026
    8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Halifax-born, now Nashville-based by way of San Diego, the one-of-a-kind showman that is Steve Poltz returns to Halifax for his annual run of shows at The Carleton, starting with this one on Friday, April 17th. Steve will make his usual unpredictable entrance at 8 PM and tickets are $50 + HST (the best money you (more…)

SOLD OUT: Jamie Fontaine W/ Brandon Davis

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  • April 16, 2026
    7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Join Jamie Fontaine, along with special guest Brandon Davis, at The Carleton on Thursday, April 16th for an intimate acoustic performance alongside Jordan LeBlanc and Troy Arseneault. Fresh off a 2025 Music Nova Scotia nomination for Country Recording of the Year and a recent 2026 ECMA nomination for Country Release of the Year, Fontaine brings (more…)

SOLD OUT: Maximum Overdrive

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

After immediately selling out their first show of ’26 at our place, we’re delighted to announce that Maximum Overdrive will be back at The Carleton – so you can again work on your best ’80s dance moves – on Saturday, April 11th. The time machine will get into gear at 8 PM and tickets are (more…)

3 TIX AVAIL @ DOOR! Caledonia

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  • April 10, 2026
    8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Online sales have ended but we still have tickets available at the DOOR! The band had such a great time at their reformation show in 2024 that Caledonia have decided to do it again! Just a group of old friends getting together to play music that means something to a lot of people.  Show time (more…)

Sadie Skinner (band) Single Release W/ His His (solo)

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  • April 9, 2026
    7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Multi-talented local singer/songwriter Sadie Skinner, along with special guest His His (solo), makes her début headlining performance at The Carleton to celebrate the release of a new single, Electric Blue, on Thursday, April 9th. Show time is 7:30 PM and tickets are $20 + HST. Sadie Skinner is a folk artist from Halifax, NS. Driven by (more…)

The DalPop Ensemble

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  • April 8, 2026
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Dalhousie’s DalPop Ensemble will showcase their musical chops with a showcase at The Carleton on Wednesday, April 8th. Live performances get underway at 7 PM and tickets are $20 + HST and $10 + HST for students. The DalPop Ensemble brings together Dalhousie Music students to explore the vibrant spectrum of pop—from rock and soul (more…)

Ty Messick & Friends

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

One of our most under-rated songwriters and performers, Ty Messick, with friends including Pictou County singing legend Virgil Muir – because they’re so damned good – will return to The Carleton again on Saturday, April 4th. Show time is 8 PM and tickets are only $10 + HST. Their sets will include Ty’s original music (more…)

SOLD OUT: Charlie A’Court – Friday

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  • April 3, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:30 pm

The ridiculously amazing voice and guitar of Charlie A’Court return to The Carleton for a second jaw-dropping performance on Friday, April 3rd. Show time is 8 PM and tickets (while they last) are $35 + HST. Planted at the crossroads of roots and soul, Charlie A’Court possesses a mighty voice, fierce guitar work and contemporary songwriting (more…)