Upcoming Performances

Justin Rutledge


  • June 7, 2025
    7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

It’s been many, many moons since  Justin Rutledge made the trek to the East Coast, so we are exceedingly happy to announce he’ll finally return to The Carleton for an early show on Saturday, June 7th, Show time is 7 PM and tickets (worth every penny) are $40 + HST. Accolades have piled up at (more…)

Private Event


  • June 12, 2025
    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…)

Mike McKenna Jr. Band + Gardens


  • June 13, 2025
    8:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Cape Breton’s Mike McKenna Jr. and his band return to The Carleton, with opener Gardens, on Friday, June 13th. Show time is 8 PM and tickets are $30 + HST. Canadian singer songwriter Mike McKenna Jr. has become a rising star on the East Coast music landscape. His raspy, soulful voice, and warm indie folk and (more…)

The Right Swipes Present “Sonic Wallpaper”


  • June 14, 2025
    9:00 pm - 11:55 pm

Monthly Carleton regulars, The Right Swipes go back to their roots for an evening of blues, presented under the moniker Sonic Wallpaper on Saturday, June 14th. Show time is 9 PM and tickets are $10 + HST. Longtime friend and collaborator Tevon Tynes will be joining the fold behind the kit, moving the multi-talented Ryan (more…)

Shine Blue – In Support of Autism Nova Scotia


  • June 15, 2025
    7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Leona Burkey brings her beloved annual benefit in support of Autism Nova Scotia to The Carleton on Sunday, June 15th at 7 PM. The 10th Anniversary Shine Blue Show will feature an in-house screening of the short doc “Wave Theory” by Brandon Boyd, (nominated for Best Documentary at the 2025 Nova Scotia Screen Awards) an (more…)

4 TIX LEFT! Lennie Gallant Album Release – Thursday


  • June 19, 2025
    7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Hard to believe it’s been 7 years since Lennie Gallant  last released an English language album, but we are pleased to announce that Lennie and his band will celebrate that occasion with a third performance (the first two are sold out) at The Carleton on Thursday, June 19th. Show time is 7:30 PM and tickets (more…)

SOLD OUT: Lennie Gallant Album Release Show – Friday


  • June 20, 2025
    8:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Hard to believe it’s been 7 years since Lennie Gallant last released an english language album, but we are pleased to announce that Lennie and his band will celebrate that occasion with two shows at The Carleton on Friday, June 20th (this one) and Saturday, June 21st. Show time each night is 8 PM and (more…)


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    SOLD OUT: Lennie Gallant Album Release Show – Saturday


    • June 21, 2025
      8:00 pm - 10:30 pm

    Hard to believe it’s been 7 years since Lennie Gallant  last released an english language album, but we are pleased to announce that Lennie and his band will celebrate that occasion with two shows at The Carleton on Friday, June 20th and Saturday, June 21st (this one). Show time each night is 8 PM and (more…)


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      Riley Burns & The South Mountain Boys + Julia Cunningham


      • June 22, 2025
        7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

      Ottawa’s Riley Burns brings his South Mountain Boys band with him, along with opener Julia Cunningham, for a performance at The Carleton on Sunday June 22nd. Show time is 7 PM and tickets are $20 + HST. Canadian born singer/songwriter Riley Burns has his take on how the world works, not necessarily accurate but unique (more…)

      Craft Draught Showdown: 2Crows VS Tatamagouche


      • June 25, 2025
        7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

      Join us at 7:00 pm Wednesday, June 25th when Halifax’s 2 Crows and Tatamagouche Brewing 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 speak about their pairings.  (more…)