Upcoming Performances

Robert Thomas & the sessionmen + Freya Milliken


  • May 22, 2026
    8:00 pm - 10:30 pm

The ever-popular Robert Thomas & the sessionmen bring their stellar songwriting and musicianship – along with special guest Freya Milliken – back to The Carleton on Friday, May 22nd. Show time is 8 PM and tickets are available thru EventBrite HERE… $31.68 all in! “A vibrant fusion of John Prine’s sharp wit and Lyle Lovett’s (more…)

SOLD OUT! Pretty Archie


  • May 23, 2026
    8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Cape Breton’s Pretty Archie just keep getting better, and we are exceptionally happy to be able to say the band will be returning to The Carleton after a two year absence on Saturday, May 23rd. The good times start rolling at 8 PM and tickets are $30 + HST. This is a standing show with (more…)


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    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…)

    Field Guide


    • May 28, 2026
      7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

    Acclaimed Winnipeg artist Field Guide – after opening for Half Moon Run in August 2025 – returns to Halifax to make his much-anticipated début at The Carleton on Thursday, May 28th. Show time is 7:30 PM and tickets are $25 + HST. Field Guide makes music at his home in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Usually he (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…)

    Petty Larceny – The Music Of Tom Petty


    • May 30, 2026
      1:30 pm - 3:30 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 sold out their evening tribute to Tom Petty, so are adding a special matinée performance on Saturday, May 30th. Doors open at noon for brunch and show time is (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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      Private Event


      • June 2, 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…)

      Atlantic Poetry Reading


      • June 3, 2026
        7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

      Don’t miss the chance to meet the 2026 J. M. Abraham Atlantic Poetry Award nominees at The Carleton at 7 pm, Wednesday, June 3rd. Poets will be reading from their nominated books! Bookmark will sell the nominated titles, and authors will be available for book signings. Tickets for this very special event are only $13.16 + HST = (more…)