Intimate events in Halifax

My Tears Become the Sea | Premiere Screening

by The Peggy Corkum Music Room

With no sailing experience, Tony attempts to cross the Atlantic Ocean on a 42ft sailboat, facing storms, exhaustion and isolation. He discovers that his greatest strength comes from those back home. My Tears Become the…

East Coast Country Song Circle

by Cameron Nickerson, Tayler Jenson, Brooklyn Blackmore & Brandon Davis

A country songwriters' circle at The Carleton featuring Cameron Nickerson, Tayler Jenson, Brooklyn Blackmore and Brandon Davis. General admission seated show.

Southbound Sinners

by Southbound Sinners

Local southern rock aficionados Southbound Sinners crank out tunes by the best in the genre for their début show at The Carleton on Friday, August 28th. Show time is 8 PM and tickets are only $12.50 + HST. *** There…

Colrain Album Release Show w/ George Woodhouse

by Colrain

After opening for Hobo Aquarium in November last year, Colrain, along with George Woodhouse, take the stage at The Carleton on Saturday, August 29th to celebrate the release of a new album. Everything kicks off at 8 PM…

Josée Champoux & Andre Pettipas - Road to Giantstock

by Josée Champoux & Andre Pettipas

The Carleton is pleased to present The Road to Giantstock... a very special pairing of two Nova Scotia singer-songwriters who perform throughout North America and are returning home in anticipation of this fall's…

Frank Sultana & RG Schaller

by Frank Sultana & RG Schaller

Australian blues legend Frank Sultana & Cape Breton's RG Schaller team up for what promises to be a crackerjack night of country, folk and blues tunes at The Carleton on Thursday, September 3rd. Show time is 7:30 PM and…

Passed Down

by Halifax Fringe Festival

Passed Down is a one-person horror play from Toronto, Ontario, coming to Halifax as part of the Halifax Fringe Festival. This award-winning show follows Persephone who inherits her Great Aunt’s home upon her passing. As…

Nick Earle & The Reckless Hearts

by Nick Earle & The Reckless Hearts

St. John's newest rock'n'roll sensations Nick Earle & The Reckless Hearts return to Halifax after their HUFF baptism last year to give the people what they want - a good time - at The Carleton on Friday, September 4th.…

Lindsay Misiner Full Band Show

by Lindsay Misiner

Lindsay Misiner brings her full band to The Carleton for an unforgettable evening of powerhouse Soul & R&B on Saturday, September 5th. Show time is 8 PM and tickets are $20 + HST. Fresh off winning the 2026 East Coast…

Ikoum (Just Wôan & Kamila Nasr)

by Ikoum

Every once in a long while a musical act so interesting and innovative comes across the booking transom that is just too good not to book, despite the risks. Such is the case with Montreal-based world duo Ikoum. We're…

Ben Caplan - Wednesday

by Ben Caplan

Thanks to popular demand, Ben Caplan returns to The Carleton for two more intimate shows on Wednesday, September 9th (this one) and Thursday, September 10th. Show time on Wendesday is 7:00 PM and 7:30 PM on Thursday.…

Ben Caplan - Thursday

by Ben Caplan

Thanks to popular demand, Ben Caplan returns to The Carleton for two more intimate shows on Wednesday, September 9th and Thursday, September 10th (this one). Show time on Wednesday is 7 PM and 7:30 PM on Thursday.…

Mike McKenna Jr. W/ Special Guests falllift

by Mike McKenna Jr.

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…

Ariana Nasr

by Ariana Nasr

Montreal-based Ariana Nasr returns - with her extraordinary vocal and instrumental talents - to The Carleton for a rare solo show on Sunday, September 13th. Show time is 7 PM and tickets are $25 + HST and worth every…

Eric Kane

by Eric Kane

Exceptional Edmonton-based songwriter Eric Kane brings his act to the East Coast for the first time and will make his début at The Carleton on Wednesday, September 16th. Show time is 7 PM and tickets are $30 + HST. With…

Tyler Salsman: Growing Up Country

by Tyler Salsman

Up-and-coming Windsor-based star Tyler Salsman brings his Growing Up Country - Songs & Stories From The Passenger Seat - show to The Carleton on Thursday, September 17th. Show time is 7:30 PM and tickets are $20 + HST.…

Angelique Francis Band

by Angelique Francis Band

We are super-pumped to announce that the Angelique Francis Band, known for an eclectic mix of various musical genres (including Blues, Folk, Soul, Jazz, Roots, Rock, Gospel and Americana), will make a post-Prismatic…

Newbridge W/ Jackson Weldon

by Newbridge

The city's newest pretty-close-to-supergroup, Newbridge, plays their first show at The Carleton, with support from Jackson Weldon, on Saturday, September 19th. The band will commence to strumming and singing at 8 PM and…

Kim Churchill (Australia)

by Kim Churchill

Australian globetrotting festival favourite (he has camper vans on three continents to accommodate his insane international touring schedule) - surfing songwriter Kim Churchill - makes his first Halifax appearance at…

Jared Nathan

by Jared Nathan

Prepare to be blown away by the unstoppable comedic force that is Jared Nathan, hailing from Winnipeg. Doors 7:00 PM, show 8:00 PM. $20 advance / $25 door.

Jared Nathan

by Jared Nathan

Prepare to be blown away by the unstoppable comedic force that is Jared Nathan, hailing from Winnipeg. Doors 7:00 PM, show 8:00 PM. $20 advance / $25 door.

Halifax Urban Folk Festival Presents: True Mountain Laurel W/ Peter Dreams

by True Mountain Laurel

HUFF presents the amazing, just-formed, brand-spanking-new, west coast duo True Mountain Laurel (Haley Blais & Sam Lynch) along with Peter Dreams (the solo project from July Talk's Peter Dreimanis) which adds up to a…

Halifax Urban Folk Festival Presents: Skye Wallace + Mick Davis + Freya Millikin

by Skye Wallace + Mick Davis + Freya Millikin

HUFF is proud to present one of our patented storytelling songwriters' circles with Toronto's red-hot Skye Wallace, Newfoundland's Mick Davis & local Freya Millikin at The Carleton on Tuesday, September 29th. Show time…

Halifax Urban Folk Festival Presents: Lloyd Spiegel

by Lloyd Spiegel

HUFF is excited to welcome Australian legend Lloyd Spiegel back to Halifax (he last played in town 8 years ago) to again wow a crowd at The Carleton on Wednesday, September 30th. Show time is 7 PM and tickets are $35 +…

Ria Mae & The Halifax All Stars (Halifax Urban Folk Festival)

by Ria Mae & The Halifax All Stars

HUFF is delighted to welcome hometown hero Ria Mae & her own Halifax All Stars - featuring an opening songwriters' circle with Friday night's headliner, Sloan's Chris Murphy, Saturday night's headliner Billy Raffoul &…

Tiny Church Concerts: George Mooring

by Tiny Church Concert Series

Part of the Tiny Church Concert Series at the Little Dutch Church, the second oldest building in Halifax (1756). A punchy 50-60 minute set in an intimate 50-person room. Doors 6:40 PM, show 7:00 PM. Admission by…

Chris Murphy & The Halifax All Stars (Halifax Urban Folk Fest)

by Chris Murphy & The Halifax All Stars

HUFF is happy to finally be able (we've been trying for years) to announce Sloan's Chris Murphy & The Halifax All Stars - with an opening songwriters' circle featuring Saturday night's headliner Billy Raffoul, Thursday…

Billy Raffoul & The Halifax All Stars (Halifax Urban Folk Fest)

by Billy Raffoul & The Halifax All Stars

HUFF is absolutely giddy about bringing Leamington (that's right, Leamington) Ontario's Billy Raffoul (pronounced ra-fowl) to play on Canada's East Coast for the first time. He'll be performing solo and with The Halifax…

David Francey - Monday

by David Francey

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+…

David Francey - Tuesday

by David Francey

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+…

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…

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…