This month: Bar events in Halifax

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…

The Legendary Sunday Night Blues Jam 8pm with Andrew Gillis and Special Guests!

by The Legendary Sunday Night Blues Jam

The Legendary Sunday Night Blues Jam 8pm with Andrew Gillis and Special Guests!

Bearly: a Trivia 6pm

by Bearly: a Trivia

Bearly: a Trivia 6pm

Leo Cox Trio

by Leo Cox Trio

Halifax’s Leo Cox Trio brings groove-driven modern jazz to Tuesday nights at The Economy Shoe Shop. No cover. Sit-ins welcome. Tuesday Night Jazz at The Economy Shoe Shop features the Leo Cox Trio, with Leo Cox on bass,…

Live jazz with Matt Maclennan trio

by Live jazz with Matt Maclennan trio

Matt MacLennan is a bassist and bandleader, bringing a mix of velvety ballads, smooth bossa novas, and breezy swing to Obladee! You can expect balanced and inviting sets with an easy and conversational style that fills…

Jazz Night @ The Local

by The Local

Jazz night with Silvio Pupo, keys, Ronald Hynes, bass and Damien Moynihan, percussion.

Morgan Davis Happy Hour 5pm

by Morgan Davis

Morgan Davis Happy Hour 5pm — Bearly's

Shaggy Dog Stories at The Carleton

by The Carleton

Shaggy Dog Stories at The Carleton will take place on Thursday, October 22. Our speakers will begin spinning true yarns at 7 PM and tickets – with all proceeds going to the AfterWords Literary Festival – are only $12.50…

Ty Messick

by Ty Messick

Ty Messick

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…

The Mellotones

by The Mellotones

The Mellotones have been bringing their high-octane party to stages worldwide for over two decades. An 8-piece R&B funk powerhouse that lights up dance floors.

Nick Campbell (Toronto)

by Nick Campbell

Nick Campbell (Toronto) — live at Bearly's House of Blues and Ribs, Halifax.

AFROBASS PARTY W/ DOPE CAESAR

by Dope Caesar

AFROBASS PARTY W/ DOPE CAESAR — live at The Marquee Ballroom, 2037 Gottingen Street, Halifax.

FOMO FRIDAY

by The Dome

Every Friday at the Dome, the place to be for: Top 40, House, Hip Hop, Latin, Afro Every weekend at The Dome — where the night starts late and ends whenever it wants. Doors open at 10PM and the energy doesn’t stop.…

Y2K Spooktacular October

by Seahorse Tavern

Y2K is back with a Spooktacular October throwback dance party. Doors 11PM. 19+. No refunds.

Saturday Drag Brunch

by Stardust Bar + Kitchen

Come enjoy great food and amazing performances for our Saturday Drag Brunch! ****PLEASE RESERVE TICKETS FOR YOUR ENTIRE GROUP IN ONE BOOKING OR YOU WILL NOT BE SEATED TOGETHER.****Join Us at Stardust Bar + Kitchen for…

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…

Krisanne Crowell and The Blues Bandits

by Krisanne Crowell and The Blues Bandits

Krisanne Crowell and The Blues Bandits performing live at Bearly's House of Blues and Ribs.

Loud Women Fest Halifax

by Loud Women Fest

Loud Women Fest Halifax — live at The Marquee Ballroom, 2037 Gottingen Street, Halifax.

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…

Corey Isenor CD Release

by Corey Isenor

Corey Isenor CD Release — live at Bearly's House of Blues and Ribs, Halifax.

Certified Saturday

by The Dome

Every Saturday at The Dome — Halifax’s premier nightclub. When the weekend hits, there’s only one place that understands the assignment. Big beats, packed floors, and the kind of nights that turn into stories by Sunday…

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…

Bearly: a Trivia 6pm

by Bearly's House of Blues and Ribs

Bearly: a Trivia 6pm — Bearly's

Open Song Circle with Noah Tye!

by Noah Tye

Noah Tye hosts the Open Song Circle at Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs every Monday. Share your music on the Bearly's stage.

Leo Cox Trio

by Leo Cox Trio

Halifax's Leo Cox Trio brings groove-driven modern jazz to Tuesday nights at The Economy Shoe Shop. No cover. Sit-ins welcome.

Garrett Mason

by Garrett Mason

Garrett Mason is a true bluesman at heart, raised in Truro, Nova Scotia. Live at Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs.

Live jazz with Matt MacLennan Trio

by Matt MacLennan Trio

Matt MacLennan is a bassist and bandleader, bringing a mix of velvety ballads, smooth bossa novas, and breezy swing to Obladee wine bar.

Jazz Night @ The Local

by Silvio Pupo, Ronald Hynes & Damien Moynihan

Jazz night with Silvio Pupo (keys), Ronald Hynes (bass) and Damien Moynihan (percussion) at The Local.

Morgan Davis Happy Hour 5pm

by Morgan Davis

Morgan Davis Happy Hour 5pm — Bearly's

October 29th @ The Seahorse

by Morbid Entertainment & Red Tentacle

Morbid Entertainment & Red Tentacle present Earth Moon Transit, Pavel Stroke, Motherhood and Fishmonger at The Seahorse.

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…

The Fright Crawl | Halifax Halloween Bar Crawl 2026 | Thurs, October 29

by Fright Crawl

The Fright Crawl | Halifax Halloween Bar Crawl 2026 | Thurs, October 29

Spank Williams & Ben Vallee

by Spank Williams & Ben Vallee

Spank Williams & Ben Vallee — live at Bearly's House of Blues and Ribs, Halifax.

HHC 018: ETHEREAL TOMB (ON), BREAKNECK, PRIMITIVE RAGE (USA) + MORE

by Harbour Hardcore

Land-back doom metal giants Ethereal Tomb, Missouri HC-psychos Primitive Rage + more lay waste to the ANAF club the night before Halloween.

Roxy & The Underground Soul present Amy Winehouse's BACK TO BLACK album at The C

by The Carleton

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…

FOMO FRIDAY

by The Dome

FOMO FRIDAY

Saturday Drag Brunch

by Stardust Bar + Kitchen

Come enjoy great food and great performances with our Saturday Drag Brunch! ****PLEASE RESERVE TICKETS FOR YOUR ENTIRE GROUP IN ONE BOOKING OR YOU WILL NOT BE SEATED TOGETHER.****Join Us at Stardust Bar + Kitchen for…

The Fright Crawl | Halifax Halloween Day Bar Crawl 2026 | Sat, Oct 31

by Fright Crawl

The Fright Crawl | Halifax Halloween Day Bar Crawl 2026 | Sat, Oct 31

Halloween Party with The Relics

by The Relics

Halloween Party with The Relics — live at Bearly's House of Blues and Ribs, Halifax.

Halloween Goth & Rock Night

by Halloween Goth & Rock Night

It's rare Halloween on a Saturday night so why not a Goth Rock Night, right? The Carleton hosts Goth rockers Alexander Flexman & the Black.

The Blue Devils Halloween Bash! 9pm

by The Blue Devils Halloween Bash!

The Blue Devils Halloween Bash! 9pm

DANCING QUEEN: HALLOWEEN

by Dancing Queen

DANCING QUEEN: HALLOWEEN — live at The Marquee Ballroom, 2037 Gottingen Street, Halifax.

Certified Saturday

by The Dome

Certified Saturday

Get The Funk Out: Halloween w/ The Brood & CenturySamuel

by The Brood & CenturySamuel

Get The Funk Out: Halloween w/ The Brood & CenturySamuel — live at The Marquee Ballroom, 2037 Gottingen Street, Halifax.

Alex Hastie

by Alex Hastie

Alex Hastie

Bearly: a Trivia 6pm

by Bearly's House of Blues and Ribs

Bearly: a Trivia 6pm — Bearly's

Open Song Circle with Noah Tye!

by Noah Tye

Noah Tye brings the Open Song Circle to Bearly’s! Share your music on the Bearly’s stage every Monday.

Gin & Jazz

by The Local

One of the city’s most consistently great nights of music. Gin & Jazz at The Local.

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…