Upcoming Performances

SOLD OUT: Crush Reunion! – 3rd Show – Tuesday


  • July 21, 2026
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Between 2002 and 2005, Crush was one of the biggest bands in the country, picking up a Juno nomination for Best New Artist and winning 7 East Coast Music Awards. Twenty years later, principals Cory Tetford and Paul Lamb – along with rhythm section Kris MacFarlane (drums) and Ronald Hynes (bass) – reunite for a (more…)


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    SOLD OUT: Crush Reunion! – Wednesday


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

    Between 2002 and 2005, Crush was one of the biggest bands in the country, picking up a Juno nomination for Best New Artist and winning 7 East Coast Music Awards. Twenty years later, principals Cory Tetford and Paul Lamb – along with rhythm section Kris MacFarlane (drums) and Ronald Hynes (bass) – reunite for a (more…)


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      SOLD OUT: Crush Reunion! – Thursday


      • July 23, 2026
        7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

      Between 2002 and 2005, Crush was one of the biggest bands in the country, picking up a Juno nomination for Best New Artist and winning 7 East Coast Music Awards. Twenty years later, principals Cory Tetford and Paul Lamb – along with rhythm section Kris MacFarlane (drums) and Ronald Hynes (bass) – reunite for a (more…)


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        Height Requirement


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

        The ’80s party machine that is Height Requirement – because they’re so darned popular – return again to The Carleton on Friday, July 24th. 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 (more…)

        Ty Messick & Friends


        • July 25, 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 and some of the best players in the city – because they’re so damned good – will return to The Carleton again on Saturday, July 25th. Show time is 8 PM and tickets are only $12.50 (more…)

        Queen Kong – Old World Klezmer/New World Fire!


        • July 29, 2026
          7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

        Toronto’s Queen Kong bring their old school/modern-take klezmer music to Halifax to play tunes from their upcoming Mitsve Tants album at The Carleton on Wednesday, July 29th. Show time is 7 PM and tickets are $25 + HST. Seriously, doesn’t everyone need a dash of excellent klezmer music in their life? We think so and now’s (more…)

        Victoria Staff W/ Julia Cunningham & Fiona Clancey


        • July 30, 2026
          7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

        Toronto’s Victoria Staff, and locals Julia Cunningham and Fiona Clancey, get together for what promises to be a fantastic night at The Carleton on Thursday, July 30th. Show time is 7:30 PM and tickets are $20 + HST. Born and raised in Toronto, storytelling is the thread that weaves Victoria Staff’s music together. Fall into her world as (more…)

        The Desperado Band – Outlaw Country Classics


        • July 31, 2026
          8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

        The Desperado Band – Thomas Matheson (guitar/vocals), William Matheson (guitar/vocals), Mike Nahirnak (pedal steel/electric guitar/vocals), PK (bass) and Matt Duncanson (drums/vocals) – are back at The Carleton to rock out some classic outlaw country tunes on Friday, July 31st. This is a great band, playing some great songs. Show time is 8 PM and tickets, while (more…)

        Halifax Urban Folk Festival Presents: Shred Kelly


        • August 5, 2026
          7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

        As part of our series to draw attention to acts who’s touring schedules don’t line up with HUFF’s dates but would be perfect for us if they did, the Festival is super-stoked to present Fernie, B.C.’s Shred Kelly, one of the country’s coolest bands, at The Carleton on Wednesday, August 5th. Show time is 7 (more…)

        Deon Blyan Band


        • August 6, 2026
          7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

        After many years, Torontonian Deon Blyan returns to The Carleton with on Thursday, August 6th for a 2-set night showcasing his brand of songs inspired by the musical foundations laid by the greats of the late 70s. The warm tones filled with hook-laden melodies that Deon has become known for will take shape with the (more…)