Past Performances

SOLD OUT: Acres and Acres w/ Karol Brown

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  • June 4, 2026
    7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Original architects of beloved band Acres and Acres – Kris Pope and Dave Scholten (along with Jordi Comstock on drums, Ian Bent on keys and Ian M. Sherwood on bass) – reunite for a special performance, including opener Karol Brown, at The Carleton on Thursday, June 4th. Show time is 7:30 PM and tickets are (more…)

DOOR TIX AVAIL! Atlantic Poetry Reading

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  • June 3, 2026
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Online sales have ended.  Tickets still available at the DOOR! ==== Don’t miss the chance to meet the 2026 J. M. Abraham Atlantic Poetry Award nominees at The Carleton at 7 pm, Wednesday, June 3rd. Poets will be reading from their nominated books! Bookmark will sell the nominated titles, and authors will be available for book signings. Tickets (more…)

Private Event

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  • June 2, 2026
    6:00 pm - 11:55 pm

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…)

SOLD OUT: Petty Larceny – The Music Of Tom Petty

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

It’s been almost three years since we’ve managed to herd the cats in Petty Larceny back to The Carleton, but we’ve finally done it. The lads will return to our stage to pay tribute to Tom Petty on Saturday, May 30th. Show time is 8 PM and tickets are $25 + HST. Was there ever a (more…)

Petty Larceny – The Music Of Tom Petty – matinee

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  • May 30, 2026
    1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

It’s been almost three years since we’ve managed to herd the cats in Petty Larceny back to The Carleton, but we’ve finally done it. The lads sold out their evening tribute to Tom Petty, so are adding a special matinée performance on Saturday, May 30th. Doors open at noon for brunch and show time is (more…)

Essential Opera – FREE Celebration!

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  • May 29, 2026
    7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Essential Opera is having a party!  Our debut album is finally out and we want to celebrate with you! We’re also celebrating our 15th anniversary as a company. From 7-10 PM on Friday May 29th, come hang out and enjoy free food at The Carleton. Between 8 and 9, we’ll screen a few excerpts of (more…)

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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…)

SOLD OUT: Field Guide w/His His (solo)

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  • May 28, 2026
    7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Acclaimed Winnipeg artist Field Guide (after opening for Half Moon Run in August 2025) – along with special guest His His (solo) – returns to Halifax to make his much-anticipated début at The Carleton on Thursday, May 28th. Show time is 7:30 PM and tickets are $25 + HST. Field Guide makes music at his (more…)

CANCELLED: The Coldplay Experience


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Ontario’s The Coldplay Experience makes its way east to Halifax and The Carleton on Wednesday, May 27th. As the name suggests, this is a night celebrating the music of one of the biggest bands in the world (one that is definitely never coming back to Halifax) on the stage of our intimate room. Live music (more…)

Private Event

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  • May 27, 2026
    6:00 pm - 11:55 pm

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…)