Every Thursday, we publish live music and performance events at pubs and clubs in Peterborough and The Kawarthas based on information that venues provide to us directly or post on their website or social media channels. Here are the listings for the week of June 30th to July 6th.
If you’re a pub or club owner and want to be included in our weekly listings, please email our Nightlife Editor at nightlife@kawarthanow.com.
7oh5
295 George St. N, Peterborough
(705) 743-2717
Thursdays
Thursday Night Dance Party
Saturdays
Social Saturday Patio Party
Mondays
Industry Monday Patio Party
ARIA
331 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 743-0333
Fridays
10pm - Friday Blowup
Saturdays
10pm - Big Club Night
Arlington Pub
32990 Highway 62, Maynooth
(613) 338-2080
Friday, July 1
8pm - Open mic
Saturday, July 2
9pm - Reckless ($10)
Coming Soon
Saturday, July 9
9pm - Noah Zacharin
Bancroft Eatery and Brew Pub
4 Bridge St., Bancroft
(613) 332-3450
Friday, July 1
9pm - BJ Williams
Saturdays
8pm - Karaoke Night
Tuesdays
7:30pm - Trivia Tuesdays
Wednesdays
7pm - Jam Night in the York Room
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, June 30
7:30pm - Jazz & Blues w/ Rob Philips & Marsala Lukianchuk
Friday, July 1
7:30pm - Odd Man Rush
Saturday, July 2
5-8pm - Tonya Bosch
Sunday, July 3
3pm - Bluegrass Menagerie; 7pm - Open mic with Randy Hill
Monday, July 4
7pm - Hard Time Mondays w/ Rick & Gailie
Tuesday, July 5
7:30pm - Open Mic w/ Randy Hill
Wednesday, July 6
7:30pm - Christine Atrill Band
Coming Soon
Thursday, July 7
7:30pm - Jazz & Blues w/ Rob Philips & Marsala Lukianchuk
Bourbon Barrel Saloon
140 King St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5600
Thursdays
9pm - Jade Eagleson
Fridays
10pm - Live music (no cover)
Saturdays
10pm - Ladies Night w/ free line dancing lessons
Wednesdays
8pm - Whiskey Wednesday open mic
Canoe & Paddle
18 Bridge St., Lakefield
(705) 651-1111
Thursday, June 30
7:30-10:30pm - The Bridgenorth Boys
Friday, July 1
8-11pm - Unofficial: Northern Soul
Saturday, July 2
8-11pm - Live music
Sundays (2nd/4th of month)
2-5pm - Live music
Tuesdays
7-10pm - Open jam
Chemong Lodge
764 Hunter St., Bridgenorth
(705) 292-8435
Friday, July 1
7-11pm - Waters Edge
Saturday, July 2
7-11pm - Andy and Friends
Coming Soon
Friday, July 8
7-11pm - Michelle Prins
Coach & Horses Pub
16 York St. S., Lindsay
(705) 328-0006
Thursdays
10pm - Open Jam w/ Gerald Vanhalteren
Wednesdays
7-11pm - Live music
Dobro Restaurant & Bar
287-289 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 775-9645
Thursday, June 30
10pm - Robin Hawkins Band
Friday, July 1
10pm - Chris Collins
Saturday, July 2
10pm - Kevin Carley Band
Tuesdays
10pm - Live music
Wednesdays
Open stage
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Thursday, June 30
5:30-8:30pm - Gord Kidd & Friends
Friday, July 1
8:30-10pm - Open mic
Saturday, July 2
2-5pm - Kitchen Party Music Jam (free, musicians and fans welcome); 6-9pm - Chantal Chamberland
Coming Soon
Saturday, July 9
2-5pm - Kitchen Party Music Jam (free, musicians and fans welcome)
Frank's Pasta and Grill
426 King St. E., Cobourg
(905) 372-2727
Thursdays
5-8pm - Live music
Fridays
9pm-12am - Karaoke Night; 12am - DJ Chrome
Saturday, July 2
8:30pm - Wingin It; 11pm - DJ Chrome
Sundays
5-8pm - Kid's Karaoke w/ Nelson Denis; 8pm - Tyler Cochrane & Friends
Tuesdays
7pm & 8pm - Salsa Classes beginners & intermediate ($10/lesson)
Wednesdays
8-11pm - Open Mic
Gabby's on Hunter
211 Hunter St. W, Peterborough
(705) 874-0465
Thursdays
9pm - Open mic
Harley's Pub & Eatery
32 Queen St., Lindsay
(705) 324-5555
Fridays
8pm - Open Mic
Junction Nightclub
253 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 743-0550
Thursday, June 30
10pm - Country Night w/ DJ Bill Porter ($5 cover)
Saturdays
10pm - Pure Saturdays
Mainstreet Landing Restaurant
1939 Lakehurst Road, Buckhorn
(705) 657-9094
Saturdays
1-4pm - Live music on the patio
McThirsty's Pint
166 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 743-2220
Thursdays
10pm - Jan Schoute
Fridays
10pm - Brian Haddlesey
Saturdays
10pm - Brian Haddlesey
Mondays
10pm - Trivia Night
Wednesdays
9pm - Cody Watkins
Muddy's Pit BBQ
3247 County Rd. 2, Keene
(705) 295-1255
Sunday, July 3
3pm - Pine Box String Band
Coming Soon
Sunday, July 10
3pm - Mike Tabares
Oasis Bar & Grill
31 King St. E., Cobourg
(905) 372-6634
Sundays
5:30pm - PHLO
Wednesdays
6:30pm - Live music
Pattie House Smokin' Barbecue
6675 Highway 35, Coboconk
(705) 454-8100
Thursday, June 30
7pm - Shawn Kerrigan
Friday, July 1
10pm - Eddy C and The Full Tilt Band, DJ Jason Brain
Saturday, July 2
10pm - The Almost Hip, Mr. Glow Sticks
Coming Soon
Saturday, August 6
8pm - Train Wreck
Pig's Ear Tavern
144 Brock St., Peterborough
(705) 745-7255
Thursdays
Trivia Night
Fridays
Pingo
Saturday, July 2
9:30pm - Washboard Hank CD Relase Show ($3)
Mondays
Pool Night
Tuesdays
Open stage (second Tuesday of each month: 5-7:30pm - Family Friendly Open Mic)
Wednesdays
Humpday Karaoinke
Porch & Pint
172 Lansdowne St. E., Peterborough
(705) 750-0598
Saturdays
6-9pm - Live music
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078
Fridays
Live music
Saturdays
9pm - Live music
Tuesdays
Live music
Red Dog Tavern
189 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 741-6400
Tuesdays
10pm - Open mic w/ Matt Diamond
Coming Soon
Friday, July 8
9pm - Tupperware Remix Party
Riley's Olde Town Pub
257 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 750-1445
Thursdays
Travis Berlinbach
Fridays
Travis Berlinbach
Saturdays
Josh Gontier
Sundays
Josh Gontier
Mondays
Josh Gontier
Tuesdays
Josh Gontier & Cale Gontier
Wednesdays
Guest performers
Riverside Grill & Gazebo - Holiday Inn
150 George St, Peterborough
(705) 743-1144
Friday, July 1
6-10pm - Paul James Band ($10)
Sunday, July 3
2-5pm - Brian Haddlesey (no cover)
Coming Soon
Friday, July 8
6-10pm - Wicked Grin ($10)
Sapphire Room
137 Hunter St., Peterborough
(705) 749-0409
Saturdays
First Saturday of each month is Zodiac series dance party (a collective birthday party to give friends who fall under the same sign a chance to celebrate together all-in-one big bash)
Mondays
First Monday of each month is Anime Night (come as your favorite anime, manga, video game, sci-fi or fantasy character for a chance to win)
Wednesdays
First Wednesday of each month is drag bingo night with lots of great prizes (fundraising night for PARN Peterborough Aids Resource Network)
Shots
379 George Street K9H 3R2, Peterborough
(705) 749-9315
Wednesdays
10pm - DJ Muddler's House Party
Southside Pizzeria
25 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough
(705) 748-6120
Fridays
9am-12pm - Open mic ($2); 8pm - Karaoke
Tuesdays
9am-12pm - Open mic (free); 8pm - Karaoke
Sweet Bottoms Coffee (unlicensed)
19 Colborne St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-7506
Fridays
7pm - Jam session
Saturdays
7pm - Open mic
Tank House
295 George St. N, Peterborough
(705) 743-2717
Thursday, June 30
5:30-9:30pm - Dean James
Friday, July 1
12-4pm - Bobby Brioux & guest; 4-9pm - High Waters Band; 9pm - Retro Rewind w/ DJ Bob
Sundays
3pm - Free Poker
Tuesdays
7pm - Free Poker
Wednesdays
7pm - Free Poker, Euchre
The Church-key Pub & Grindhouse
26 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 653-0001
Thursday, June 30
9pm - Lotus Wight, Ray on the Radio
Friday, July 1
8pm - 3 Days of Grease: Muddy Hack, Muelkik, Ele, Garbageface ($5)
Saturday, July 2
9pm - Sean Conway and Gratia Leitch
Mondays
Trivia Monday
Wednesdays
Whiskey Wednesday w/ Ken Tizzard
Coming Soon
Saturday, July 26
11am-7pm - Sweet Sixteen Sock Hop ft Antique Car Show & shine and live music w/ Billy D & the Greasers
The Garnet
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-0107
Thursday, June 30
10pm - Jesse Thomas
Friday, July 1
5-7pm - Gentle Fridays w/ Evangeline Gentle; 9pm - Live music (TBA)
Saturday, July 2
10pm - Sarah DeCarlo
Sunday, July 3
8pm - Lay Your Word Down: Spoken Word Night
Monday, July 4
9pm - Grey Gritt, Quantum Tangle
Wednesday, July 6
9pm - Moonfruits
Coming Soon
Thursday, July 7
9pm - DF, ELMS, Paulabulus
The Mill Restaurant and Pub
990 Ontario St., Cobourg
(905) 377-8177
Thursday, June 30
7pm - Garage Dog
Coming Soon
Thursday, July 7
7pm - Detour
The Spill
414 George St., Peterborough
(705) 748-6167
Thursday, June 30
8:30pm - Acoustic Night With Lee Dodington, Mary-Kate Edwards, Hillary Dumoulin ($6)
Saturday, July 2
2pm - Lawnie Wallace ($5); 9pm - Terrorista, Outer Rooms, Meowlinda, Deathsticks ($5 or PWYC)
Monday, July 4
8:30pm - Juliana & Jesse, Cale Crowe, Jacob Henley ($5)
Wednesday, July 6
9pm - The Maxwells ($5)
Coming Soon
Thursday, July 7
9pm - World Sax, Future Metal ($10)
Tonic Karaoke Bar
419 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 874-8588
Thursdays
9pm - Karaoke
Fridays
7pm - Karaoke
Saturdays
7pm - Karaoke
Tuesdays
9pm - Karaoke
Wednesdays
9pm - Karaoke
Upstairs@Mark's (Finer Diner)
128 Lansdowne St. E., Peterborough
(705) 742-8181
Thursdays
Poker Night
Wednesdays
Euchre & Darts Night
Wild Blue Yonder Pub at Elmhirst's Resort
1045 Settlers Line, Keene
(705) 295-4591
Tuesday, July 5
7:30-9pm - Sarah Decarlo
Coming Soon
Tuesday, July 12
7:30-9pm - Al Black and the Steady Trio
Winchester Arms
299 Ridout St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9393
Saturday, July 2
7-10pm - Steve O'Donoghue
Coming Soon
Friday, July 15
8-11pm - Blackwater
