Upcoming Performances

Maximum Overdrive


  • March 14, 2025
    8:00 pm - 11:30 pm

It’s been awhile, but we’re happy to report that Maximum Overdrive will return to The Carleton so you can  work on your best ’80s dance moves on Friday, March 14th. The time machine will kick into gear at 8 PM and tickets are $25 + HST. Maximum Overdrive is the east coast’s hottest new party (more…)

Stang’s Swang – A Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughn


  • March 15, 2025
    8:00 pm - 11:30 pm

Stevie Ray Vaughn (SRV) dévotees Stang’s Swang blow into town to pay tribute to the legendary Texas bluesman with a raucous night at The Carleton on Saturday, March 15th. Show time is 8 PM and tickets are $20 + HST. We have it on good authority that this band is smokin’ hot. Stang’s Swang – (more…)

Christina Martin, Andrea England & Lisa Richard


  • March 20, 2025
    7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Join us at The Carleton for a truly special evening of music and storytelling as three accomplished East Coast female singer-songwriters—Christina Martin, Andrea England, and Lisa Richard—take the stage to share their songs and the stories behind them on Thursday, March 20th. Show time is 7:30 PM and tickets are  $40 + HST. This one-of-a-kind (more…)

Campbell & Johnston


  • April 5, 2025
    8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Club favourites Campbell & Johnston return to the intimate confines of The Carleton for a duo show on Saturday, April 5th. Show time will be 8 PM and tickets are $30 + HST. Christine Campbell & Blake Johnston bring a captivating blend of vintage blues-rock, roots, and folk with a modern twist. Their performance showcases a (more…)

Madison Violet – Wednesday


  • April 9, 2025
    7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

We are pleased to announce that one of our favourite acts (and yours), Madison Violet, will return in 2025 to The Carleton for two shows on Wednesday, April 9th (this one – show time is 7 PM) and Thursday, April 10th (show time is 7:30 PM). Tickets – while they last – are $50 + HST. (more…)

Madison Violet – Thursday


  • April 10, 2025
    7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

We are pleased to announce that one of our favourite acts (and yours), Madison Violet, will return in 2025 to The Carleton for two shows: Wednesday, April 9th (show time is 7 PM) and Thursday, April 10th ( this one – show time is 7:30 PM) tickets – while they last – are $50 + (more…)

Sam Moon – 75th Birthday Bash (Round 2) – Friday


  • May 23, 2025
    7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Since THREE shows in February weren’t enough to accommodate all his fans, the man, the myth, the legend – Sam Moon – celebrates his Both Sides of the Moon (two different sides of Sam) 75th birthday bash with two more performance at The Carleton  accompanied by Doug MacKay – percussion, Jimmy Ralph – vocals, bass (more…)

Sam Moon – 75th Birthday Bash (Round 2) – Saturday


  • May 24, 2025
    7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Since THREE shows in February weren’t enough to accommodate all his fans, the man, the myth, the legend – Sam Moon – celebrates his Both Sides of the Moon (two different sides of Sam) 75th birthday bash with two more performance at The Carleton  accompanied by Doug MacKay – percussion, Jimmy Ralph – vocals, bass (more…)

TD Halifax Jazz Festival Presents Christine Jensen Quartet


  • July 18, 2025
    8:30 pm - 10:30 pm

The TD Halifax Jazz Festival presents Juno Award-winning saxophonist and composer, Christine Jensen has built a reputation for her innovative compositions and captivating performances with both large and small ensembles. Having recently released her new album, Harbour (June, 2024) Jensen continues to push the boundaries of jazz, delivering music that is both intellectually stimulating and (more…)

Carleton Gift Cards


  • Gift Cards
    December 31, 2025
    12:00 am

Give the gift of The Carleton Experience all year long! Please include email and phone number, and any special instructions.  You will be contacted when your card(s) are ready for pickup. (more…)