Intimate events in Halifax

Jessica Rhaye, Bill Preeper & Sandy MacKay

by Jessica Rhaye, Bill Preeper & Sandy MacKay

Step into an evening of rich harmonies, thoughtful songwriting, and timeless folk music with Jessica Rhaye, Bill Preeper and Sandy MacKay - aka Preeper Rhaye MacKay - as they celebrate releasing new music at The…

Tiny Church Concerts: Matthew Joel

by Matthew Joel

Part of the Tiny Church Concert Series — an intimate Friday-evening concert at the historic Little Dutch Church (built 1756), the second-oldest building in Halifax. Doors 6:40 pm, music at 7 pm; sets run about an hour.…

Aaron MacDonald Band

by Aaron MacDonald Band

For his return to The Carleton on Saturday, October 10th, Aaron MacDonald will be joined by a hand-picked lineup of seasoned players for a set that leans into the rootsier side of his songwriting. With room for both…

Don Ross & Julie Malia

by Don Ross & Julie Malia

Heads up guitar aficionados! The Carleton is pleased to welcome masters of the instrument - Don Ross (singing!) & Julie Malia - back to our stage on Sunday, October 11th. Prepare to be knocked out at 7 PM and tickets…

John McLaren and Friends w/ Asif & Ava Illyas

by John McLaren and Friends

The Carleton is pleased to welcome John McLaren, award-winning violinist turned self-taught guitarist, with his trio to our stage to celebrate the release of their electric album "John McLaren and Friends Live at Pattes…

Jacob Ballard & The Bad Ticket Single Release W/Porch Swing

by Jacob Ballard & The Bad Ticket

Dartmouth's Jacob Ballard & The Bad Ticket, along with opener Porch Swing (Logan Edward MacKay and Kate Bonomo), celebrate the release of a new single at The Carleton on Friday, October 16th. Show time is 8 PM and…

Maximum Overdrive

by Maximum Overdrive

After immediately selling out their first two shows of '26 at our place, we're delighted to announce that Maximum Overdrive will be back at The Carleton - so you can again work on your best '80s dance moves - on…

Carleton Stone Album Release

by Carleton Stone

Carleton Stone finally returns to his namesake venue, The Carleton, to celebrate the release of his new Midnight Rose album on Sunday, October 18th. Show time is a civilized 7 PM and tickets are $30 + HST. Carleton…

Garnet Rogers - Friday

by Garnet Rogers

The resolutely independent Garnet Rogers makes his way back out East for a pair of shows at The Carleton on Friday, October 23rd (this one) and a special matinée performance on Saturday, October 24th. Friday's show…

Garnet Rogers - Saturday matinee

by Garnet Rogers

The resolutely independent Garnet Rogers makes his way back out East for a pair of shows at The Carleton on Friday, October 23rd and a special matinée performance on Saturday, October 24th (this one). Friday's show…

Lynn Miles

by Lynn Miles

National treasure (and we don't use that term lightly), Lynn Miles, returns to her Halifax songwriter's home at The Carleton for a solo performance on Saturday, October 24th. Show time is 8 PM and tickets, while they…

First Of Bells - Début Performance!

by First Of Bells

A project over a year in the making to reimagine the music of iconic Cape Breton songwriters - First of Bells - has chosen The Carleton for their début performance on Sunday, October 25th. Show time is 7 PM and tickets…

Roxy & T.U.S.S. Perform Amy Winehouse's Back To Black - Thursday

by Roxy & T.U.S.S. Perform Amy Winehouse's Back To Black

Roxy & The Underground Soul Sound proudly present a powerful tribute to the late Amy Winehouse, celebrating 20 years of her iconic album Back to Black. A bold, soul-baring masterpiece, Back to Black redefined modern…

An Evening With Alan Cross

by Alan Cross

Internationally known broadcaster, interviewer, writer, consultant, blogger and speaker Alan Cross returns to The Carleton for an intimate evening of free-wheeling insights into the often impenetrable business of music…

Alan Cross Presents: UNCHARTED

by Alan Cross

Celebrated Canadian musicologist Alan Cross brings a live version of his popular UNCHARTED: Crime & Mayhem In The Music Industry podcast national tour - including a Q & A session to follow - to The Carleton on Thursday,…

Petty Larceny - The Music Of Tom Petty

by Petty Larceny - The Music Of Tom Petty

Thanks to packing out two shows in May, we've convinced Petty Larceny to come back to The Carleton to pay tribute to Tom Petty on Saturday, November 7th. Show time is 8 PM and tickets are $25 + HST. Was there ever a…

Carl Mayotte Quintet

by Carl Mayotte Quintet

Award winning Quebec jazz-fusion bassist Carl Mayotte Quintet brings the band to Halifax for what promises to be a sensational show at The Carleton on Sunday, November 8th. Extraordinary live music gets underway at 7 PM…

Carolina East

by Carolina East

Carolina East brings a rich blend of gospel, Americana, and country to The Carleton stage on Thursday, November 12th, where heartfelt storytelling will meet quick wit and undeniable charm. Featuring songs from her new…