Upcoming Performances

Thomas Matheson – FREE Show!


  • January 22, 2026
    7:30 pm - 10:30 pm

The Desperado Band’s outlaw country main man, Thomas Matheson, does a solo turn and brings his vast repertoire of tunes from all genres to The Carleton for a FREE show on Thursday, January 22nd. Live music gets underway at 7:30 PM. Thomas is great, the show is free, what have you got to lose? Thomas (more…)

Manderville & Special Guests


  • January 23, 2026
    8:00 pm - 11:30 pm

Hot young newcomers Manderville & special guests (TBA) make their Carleton début with a performance on Friday, January 23rd. Show time is 8 PM and admission is a paltry $10 + HST. Introducing Manderville, a 7 piece folk band based in Halifax that combines fiddle, banjo, guitar, drums, and vocal melodies that’ll make you want (more…)

Ty Messick & Friends


  • January 24, 2026
    8:00 pm - 11:30 pm

One of our most under-rated songwriters and performers, Ty Messick, with friends including Pictou County singing legend Virgil Muir, will return to The Carleton for their first show of 2026 on Saturday, January 24th. Show time is 8 PM and tickets are only $10 + HST. Their sets will include Ty’s original music from his (more…)

Sarah Pound & The Sequels + The Public Service Duo


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

Valley-based band Sarah Pound & The Sequels, along with openers the duo version of The Public Service, make their début at The Carleton on Friday, January 30th. Show time is 8 PM and tickets are $25 + HST. Sarah Pound & The Sequels is a Nova Scotia-based band blending Americana, roots, soul, R&B, and jazz. (more…)

SOLD OUT: Maximum Overdrive


  • January 31, 2026
    8:00 pm - 11:30 pm

We’re happy to report that Maximum Overdrive will kick off their 2026 season with a show The Carleton so you can work on your best ’80s dance moves on Saturday, January 31st. The time machine will get into gear at 8 PM and tickets are $25 + HST. This is a standing room show with (more…)


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    Chloe Eden & Ella Gunning Parker w/ Claira Blanchard


    • February 1, 2026
      7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Young songwriters Chloe Eden & Ella Gunning Parker, along with special guest Claira Blanchard, combine talents for a show at The Carleton on Sunday, February 1st. Live music gets underway at 7 PM and tickets are $20 + HST. Chloe and Ella met for the first time on The Carleton stage and are very excited (more…)

    Height Requirement (’80s Forever!)


    • February 6, 2026
      8:00 pm - 11:30 pm

    The ’80s party machine that is Height Requirement return for an almost-Valentines-Day date at The Carleton on Friday, February 6th. The dancing (and there will be dancing) action starts at 8 PM and tickets are $20 + HST.  This is a standing room show with limited seating with arrival by 7 PM – please email (more…)

    LoveSelf – Solo & Trio


    • February 7, 2026
      8:00 pm - 11:30 pm

    Irish-born, Halifax-based artist LoveSelf promises a night of music “that will make you feel” – and who isn’t cool with that idea? – at The Carleton on Saturday, February 7th. The evening starts at 8 PM with a solo set, followed by the trio to round out the night. Tickets for this event are only (more…)

    Margaret Champion W/Scott Taylor & Cory Tetford


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

    On the heels of the release of a new single, Some Days, Margaret Champion, with Scott Taylor and special guest Cory Tetford, makes her début at The Carleton on Sunday, February 8th, Show time is a civilized 7 PM and tickets are $25 + HST. Margaret will share songs from her album Where Haunts Become (more…)

    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…)