Upcoming Performances

Fred Eaglesmith Starring Tif Ginn – Wednesday


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

The inimitable, irrepressible, they-broke-the-mold, etc. Fred Eaglesmith along with femme fatale Tif Ginn, finally return to their Halifax home (it’s been 7 years!), The Carleton, for two shows on Tuesday, July 14th and Wednesday, July 15th (this one). Show time each night is 7 PM sharp and tickets are $70. Fred Eaglesmith’s been releasing albums (more…)

Dave Gunning & Mark Lang (Australia)


  • July 19, 2026
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Local legend Dave Gunning & acclaimed Australian singer-songwriter Mark Lang team up for a show at The Carleton to celebrate the upcoming release of Mark’s new album, Wild Swans, and Dave’s latest, Field Notes, on Sunday, July 19th. The two will get down to entertaining business at 7 PM and tickets for this brilliant pairing (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…)

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…)

Craft Draught Showdown: Big Spruce VS Tatamagouche


  • August 26, 2026
    7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Join us at 7:00 Pm on August 26h when the Big Spruce and Tatamagauche 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 (more…)

Colrain Album Release Show W/ The Public Service (Duo)


  • August 29, 2026
    8:00 pm - 11:30 pm

After opening for Hobo Aquarium in November last year, Colrain, along with The Public Service (duo), take the stage at The Carleton on Saturday, August 29th to celebrate the release of a new album. Everything kicks off at 8 PM and tickets are $20 + HST advanced, or $25 + HST at the door. *** This (more…)

Mike McKenna Jr. W/ Special Guests falllift


  • September 12, 2026
    8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Cape Breton artist Mike McKenna Jr. returns to The Carleton with special guest falllift on Saturday, September 12th. Show time is 8 PM and tickets are $25 + HST. Canadian singer songwriter Mike McKenna Jr. is an award-winning artist from Cape Breton Island; with a raspy, soulful voice, warm indie, folk, and Americana tones, and powerful songs, (more…)

Craft Draught Showdown: Annapolis VS Tanner & Co.


  • September 23, 2026
    7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Join us at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, September 23rd when the Annapolis and  Tanner & Co. 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 (more…)

David Francey – Monday


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

We are very happy to welcome back Canadian songwriting treasure David Francey to The Carleton for two shows: Monday, October 5th (this one) and Tuesday, October 6th. Show time both nights is 7 PM and tickets are $70+ HST. David Francey was born in Ayrshire, Scotland where he got his first taste of the working (more…)

David Francey – Tuesday


  • October 6, 2026
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

We are very happy to welcome back Canadian songwriting treasure David Francey to The Carleton for two shows: Monday, October 5th and Tuesday, October 6th (this one). Show time both nights is 7 PM and tickets are $70+ HST. David Francey was born in Ayrshire, Scotland where he got his first taste of the working (more…)