The Hello Darlins were so pleased with the band’s reception at The Carleton in February of 2022, that lead singer Candace Lacina and Halifax Urban Folk Festival Program Director Mike Campbell, immediately started plotting to bring them back for this year’s edition. Since then, the band’s profile has increased exponentially, thanks to opening nationally for (more…)
It’s been fun to watch Cape Breton’s Pretty Archie grow from a scrappy bar band to an international touring act with six albums under their collective belts, and after many years since their last performance at The Carleton, the Halifax Urban Folk Festival is keen to see their HUFF début on Wednesday, September 27th. Show (more…)
Manitoba transplant, now proud Nova Scotian, Joe H Henry blew the Scotiabank Centre crowd away during the recent benefit for those affected by the unprecedented wildfires in our province with his new song, Keep The Fire Burning (coincidentally the name of his brand-spanking new EP). He followed that up with a sold out, full band (more…)
ONLINE sales have closed. Tickets available at the DOOR! PEI’s acclaimed singer-songwriter, playwright, producer, director, activist and now author, Tara MacLean makes her performing début at The Carleton during the Halifax Urban Folk Festival at The Carleton on Monday, September 25th. Show time is 7 PM and tickets are only $25 + HST. You may (more…)
Immediately after Grace Petrie finished her astonishing sold out début Atlantic Canadian show at The Carleton last year, Grace and HUFF Program Director Mike Campbell started plotting to bring her back to Canada to kick-off the 2023 version of the Halifax Urban Folk Festival. It took a lot of work, but we are thrilled they (more…)
Immediately after Grace Petrie finished her astonishing sold out début Atlantic Canadian show at The Carleton last year, Grace and HUFF Program Director Mike Campbell started plotting to bring her back to Canada to kick-off the 2023 version of the Halifax Urban Folk Festival. It took a lot of work, but we are thrilled they (more…)
Extraordinary house band Tevon Tynes Trio rocks The Carleton on most Saturday nights, including this one on September 23rd. Live hip-shaking music gets underway at 9 PM and admission is FREE. There or sadly square, as they say… (more…)
Join us this Saturday, September 23rd, for a sensational pop-up event at The Carleton! Clam Digger Caesar Bar is taking over from 12pm to 4pm, and it’s an event you won’t want to miss. Discover the best Caesars in Halifax as we serve up 10 completely unique and delicious versions of Canada’s national cocktail. Whether you’re (more…)
Oddly enough, multiple award-winner David Francey has never played on our stage in the 15 years we’ve been open. That’s about to change as David will play The Carleton on his the breath between tour, along with the lovely Terra Spencer on Friday, September 22nd. Show time is 8 PM and tickets – while they last (more…)
Join us at 7:00 pm Thursday, September 21st (note new date!) when Wolfville’s The Church and Halifax’s Garrison breweries go head to head. Enjoy 5 courses prepared by Chef Mathias Probst, each one paired with two 4 oz brews selected by expert Brewmasters to complement the dish. Chef and Brewmasters will be on hand to (more…)