Halifax, NS

The Carleton Music Bar & Grill

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The Carleton is an intimate downtown Halifax listening room, restaurant and concert venue with roughly 85 to 105 seated ticketed capacity. Rock, folk, Americana, pop, jazz and singer-songwriters all fit the room, but strong songs and audience connection are what carry. Artists should treat it as a focused listening date, not background dining entertainment.

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Contact
Mike
Role
Talent Buyer

Booking email

mike@thecarleton.ca

Additional booking email

info@thecarleton.ca

Additional booking email

reservations@thecarleton.ca
902-422-6335Open booking page

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Venue details

Capacity
115
Capacity notes
standing, 105 seated.
Age policy
All Ages
Genres
All Genres
Sound & production
House sound system
Address
1685 Argyle Street, B3J 2B5, Canada
Venue phone
+1 902-422-6335

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