Upcoming Performances

5 TIX LEFT! An Evening With Craig Cardiff – Thursday


  • February 12, 2026
    7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

After a surprise August appearance, Craig Cardiff will be back in Halifax, on his real tour,  for two shows at The Carleton on Thursday, February 12th (this one) and Friday, February 13th! Craig will be on stage at 7:30 PM and tickets are only $25 + HST. Songwriter, troubadour, Craig Cardiff builds landscapes of sound (more…)

SOLD OUT: An Evening With Craig Cardiff – Friday


  • February 13, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:30 pm

After a surprise August appearance, Craig Cardiff will be back in Halifax, on his real tour,  for two shows at The Carleton on Thursday, February 12th and  Friday, February 13th (this one)! Craig will be on stage at 8 PM and tickets are only $25 + HST. Songwriter, troubadour, Craig Cardiff builds landscapes of sound (more…)


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    SOLD OUT: Dee Hernandez – A Valentine’s Day Tribute To Ella Fitzgerald – matinee


    • February 14, 2026
      1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

    Thanks to the sell-out of her first show, Atlantic Canadian-based Cuban artist Dee Hernandez, adds a second celebration of the legacy of Ella Fitzgerald with a matinée at The Carleton on Valentine’s Day during her Black History Month Tribute Tour on Saturday, February 14th. Doors open at noon for brunch and beverages with show time (more…)


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      SOLD OUT: Dee Hernandez – A Valentine’s Day Tribute To Ella Fitzgerald – evening


      • February 14, 2026
        8:00 pm - 10:30 pm

      Atlantic Canadian-based Cuban artist Dee Hernandez celebrates the legacy of Ella Fitzgerald with a stop at The Carleton on Valentine’s Day during her Black History Month Tribute Tour on Saturday, February 14th. Show time is 8 PM and tickets are $30 + HST. This is our kind of dinner & date production!   Often cited (more…)


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        SOLD OUT: Ariana Nasr & Curtis Thorpe – Sing Édith Piaf & More!


        • February 15, 2026
          7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

        Carleton audiences may remember Ariana Nasr & Curtis Thorpe, from their popular Édith Piaf-themed Valentine’s Day performances. On Sunday, February 15th, the duo returns to The Carleton with their signature show: an eclectic mix of French chanson, jazz, and world music, featuring Ariana’s riveting vocals and soprano saxophone and Curtis’ one-man-band of guitar, harmonicas, and (more…)


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          SOLD OUT: Dave Gunning Album Release – Thursday


          • February 19, 2026
            7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

          The Carleton is thrilled to welcome our good friend Dave Gunning back to the stage to celebrate the release of his fifteenth studio album, Field Notes. Recorded in Point Lonsdale, Australia, in June of last year, this new collection is stripped back and emotionally rich, returning to the heart of what Dave does best: telling (more…)


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            SOLD OUT: Dave Gunning Album Release – Friday


            • February 20, 2026
              8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

            The Carleton is thrilled to welcome our good friend Dave Gunning back to the stage to celebrate the release of his fifteenth studio album, Field Notes. Recorded in Point Lonsdale, Australia, in June of last year, this new collection is stripped back and emotionally rich, returning to the heart of what Dave does best: telling (more…)


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              Ty Messick & Friends


              • February 21, 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, February 21st. Show time is 8 PM and tickets are only $10 + HST. Their sets will include Ty’s original music (more…)

              The Burning Hell (Duo)


              • February 22, 2026
                7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

              With each passing year and every album, The Burning Hell expands and contracts, seeking new collaborators and different sounds to bring their songs to life. Mathias and Ariel, touring as a duo and focusing on intimate performances that highlight the storytelling and lyricism at the heart of their music, return to The Carleton on Sunday, (more…)

              Craft Draught Showdown: Garrison VS Church


              • February 25, 2026
                7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

              Join us at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, February 25th when the Garrison and Church brewing companies go head to head. Enjoy a five-course dinner crafted by Chef Mathias Probst and his team, each course paired with two 4 oz. brews selected by competing Brewmasters. Chefs and Brewmasters will join you throughout the evening to share the story behind (more…)