Upcoming Performances

Brass Camel


  • May 24, 2026
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Vancouver’s Brass Camel is so good, Mike Campbell sprung himself from the Halifax Rehab Centre to attend their first Halifax show in 2024. Now armed with a new album – Camel – we’re excited to say they’ll be back at The Carleton on Sunday, May 24th! It’s an early show, starting at 7 PM (so (more…)

The Coldplay Experience


  • May 27, 2026
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Ontario’s The Coldplay Experience makes its way east to Halifax and The Carleton on Wednesday, May 27th. As the name suggests, this is a night celebrating the music of one of the biggest bands in the world (one that is definitely never coming back to Halifax) on the stage of our intimate room. Live music (more…)

Private Event


  • May 29, 2026
    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…)

SOLD OUT! Petty Larceny – The Music Of Tom Petty


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

It’s been almost three years since we’ve managed to herd the cats in Petty Larceny back to The Carleton, but we’ve finally done it. The lads will return to our stage to pay tribute to Tom Petty on Saturday, May 30th. Show time is 8 PM and tickets are $25 + HST. Was there ever a (more…)


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    Acres and Acres W/ Karol Brown


    • June 4, 2026
      7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

    Original architects of beloved band Acres and Acres – Kris Pope and Dave Scholten (along with Jordi Comstock on drums, Ian Bent on keys and Ian M. Sherwood on bass) – reunite for a special performance, including opener Karol Brown, at The Carleton on Thursday, June 4th. Show time is 7:30 PM and tickets are (more…)

    John Allaire + Darrel Cameron


    • June 9, 2026
      7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

    Eastern Ontario troubadour (in the truest sense of the word) John Allaire – along with opener Darrel Cameron – returns to The Carleton to spin some yarns and sing some songs on Tuesday, June 9th. Live music gets underway at a civilized 7 PM and tickets are $20 + HST. John Allaire is one of Canada’s (more…)

    Craft Draught Showdown: Schoolhouse VS North


    • June 10, 2026
      7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    Join us at 7:00 PM on June 10th when the Schoolhouse and North 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…)

    Halifax Urban Folk Festival Presents: The Devin Cuddy Band Album Release


    • June 12, 2026
      8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    The Halifax Urban Folk Festival is stoked to present two album release performances by The Devin Cuddy Band at The Carleton on Friday, June 12th (this one) and Sunday, June 14th. Show time for Friday’s edition is 8 PM and tickets are only $30 + HST. Devin Cuddy is a singer songwriter based in Toronto. (more…)

    Halifax Urban Folk Festival Presents: The Devin Cuddy Band Album Release


    • June 14, 2026
      7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    The Halifax Urban Folk Festival is stoked to present two album release performances by  The Devin Cuddy Band at The Carleton on Friday, June 12th and Sunday, June 14th (this one). Show time for Sunday’s edition is 7 PM and tickets are only $30 + HST. Devin Cuddy is a singer songwriter based in Toronto. (more…)

    SOLD OUT: Joyful Sounds Music Studio’s Pop Academy Showcase


    • June 16, 2026
      7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

    We are thrilled to showcase the amazing student musicians of Joyful Sounds Music Studio’s Pop Academy in a showcase event at The Carleton on Tuesday, June 16th. Live music gets underway at 7 PM and tickets are $15 + HST. Since September 2025, these young artists, aged 11 to 17, have been working hard, learning their craft, (more…)


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