Every Thursday, kawarthaNOW publishes live music events at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region based on information that musicians provide directly or that venues post on their websites or social media channels. Here are the listings for the week of Thursday, March 27 to Wednesday, April 2.
If you’re a musician or venue owner and want to be included in our weekly listings, email our nightlifeNOW editor at nightlife@kawarthanow.com. For concerts and live music events at other venues, check out our Concerts & Live Music page.
With the exception of karaoke, we only list events with performing musicians. Venues may also host other events during the week (e.g., dancing, DJs, comedy shows).
Amandala's
375 Water St., Peterborough
(705) 749-9090
Sunday, March 30
6-8pm - Dinner & Jazz featuring Mike Graham and Victoria Yeh (reservations recommended)
Arthur's Pub
930 Burnham St., Cobourg
(905) 372-2105
Thursday, March 27
8-10:30pm - Open mic w/ Bruce Longman
Friday, March 28
8-11pm - Greg Dewey
Saturday, March 29
8-11pm - Midnight Special
Monday, March 31
7:30-9:30pm - Local talent night ft musician TBA
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, March 27
7-10pm - Jazz & Blues Night ft. Carling Stephen & Rob Phillips
Friday, March 28
5-8pm - Marsala Lukianchuk and Mike Graham; 9pm - HHB (Chris Hiney, JP Hovercraft, Al Black)
Saturday, March 29
5-8pm - Angela Saini; 9pm - Night Howlers
VIDEO: "Wanna Be You" - Angela Saini
Sunday, March 30
4-7pm - Ball & Chain (Michael Ball and Jody Benjamin)
Monday, March 31
7-10pm - Crash & Burn w/ Rick & Gailie
Tuesday, April 1
6-10pm - Open mic w/ Joslynn Burford
Wednesday, April 2
6-9pm - The Scholars
Coming Soon
Friday, April 4
5-8pm - PEM Trio (Michael Monis, Ken Erskine, Craig Paterson); 9pm - Between the Static
Saturday, April 6
5-8pm - Charlie Horse (Trevor Davis, JP Hovercraft, Al Black, Clifford Maynes); 9pm - Lazy Devils (Sam and Ryan Weber, Fiddlin' Jay)
Sunday, April 7
4-7pm - Tex Mudslide
Boston Pizza Lindsay
435 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-328-0008
Thursday, March 27
8-11pm - Karaoke
Friday, March 28
8-11pm - Georgia Rose
Cat & The Fiddle Cobourg
38 Covert St., Cobourg
(905) 377-9029
Friday, March 28
9pm-1am - Karaoke w/ Cait Sheppard
Saturday, March 29
8pm - Dayz Gone
Wednesday, April 2
7-10pm - Open jam
Crook & Coffer
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-876-0505
Thursday, March 27
7-9:30pm - Bradley McAree
Friday, March 28
7:30-10:30pm - High Waters Trio
Saturday, March 29
4:30-7:30pm - Hugh Beresford; 7:30-10:30pm - Derek Seed
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Sunday, March 30
3-6pm - Gary Baumgartner (no cover)
Tuesday, April 1
5pm - Gord Kidd
Faculty Bar (formerly Bar 379)
379 Water St., Peterborough
705-742-0777
Coming Soon
Sunday, April 13
7:30-11:30pm - Cross Dog, Pomegranate, and Midnight Crawls ($20 in advance at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1296371795939)
Ganaraska Brewing Company
33 Mill St., Port Hope
905-885-9029
Friday, March 28
7pm - Karaoke Night w/ host Erin Billings
Saturday, March 29
Tyler Cochrane
Sunday, March 30
2-5pm - Open mic w/ Melodi Ryan
Wednesday, April 2
6:30pm - Live music TBA
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Saturday, March 29
2-6pm - Grant Lyle Band
Gordon Best Theatre
216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 876-8884
Friday, March 28
8:30pm - VanCamp, I, the Mountain, and Kay Silver (SOLD OUT)
Coming Soon
Friday, April 4
9pm - The Human Rights w/ Chet Singh ($20 in advance at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1225477940509)
Honkey Tonk Angel Bar (Golden Wheel)
6725 Highway 7, Peterborough
(705) 749-6838
Coming Soon
Saturday, May 3
8pm - Stephanie Dauncey & Double Trouble ($10)
Jethro's Bar + Stage
137 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-931-0617
Thursday, March 27
8pm-12am - Rose Coloured Glasses
Friday, March 28
6-8pm - Chester Babcock Trio; 8-10pm - Andrew Queen & Not Dead Yet; 10pm-1am - Bouche & Smitty (Pangea Project)
Saturday, March 29
8-10pm - Natalie Hughes & Brave Magnetic; 10pm-1am - The Russlin’ Bears
Sunday, March 30
3-6pm - Blues jam
The John at Sadleir House
751 George St. N., Peterborough
705-742-3686
Friday, March 28
7:30-8:30pm - Open mic; 8:30pm - Yackbard w/ Harrison Ford F-150 and Bouquet ($10 in advance at https://www.ticketscene.ca/events/51263/ or PWYC, with proceeds to support families in Gaza)
Saturday, March 29
8pm - No Small Affair w/ Electrodriver and Lock 21 ($15 in advance at https://www.ticketscene.ca/events/51337/)
Coming Soon
Wednesday, April 16
7pm - A Night of Fusion: Paul DeLong's ONE WORD ($35 in advance at https://www.ticketscene.ca/events/51335/)
Kelly's Homelike Inn
205 3rd Street, Cobourg
905-372-3234
Friday, March 28
7-10pm - Matt Simpson
Saturday, March 29
4-8pm - Live music TBA
Mainstreet Bar & Grill
1939 Lakehurst Road, Buckhorn
(705) 657-9094
Friday, March 28
7:30pm - Karaoke w/ DJ Ross
McGillicafey's Pub & Eatery
13 Bridge St.. N., Hastings
(705) 696-3600
Thursday, March 27
7-11pm - Karaoke
McThirsty's Pint
166 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 743-2220
Friday, March 28
9pm-1am - Cale Crowe
Saturday, March 29
9pm-1am - Live music TBA
Sunday, March 30
8pm - Karaoke and open mic
Tuesday, April 1
8pm - Joanna & Danny Bronson
Wednesday, April 2
8pm - Kevin Foster
Moody's Bar & Grill
3 Tupper St., Millbrook
(705) 932-6663
Coming Soon
Wednesday, April 2
7-10pm - Open Mic Night hosted by Travis Eugene
Pattie House Smokin' Barbecue
6675 Highway 35, Coboconk
(705) 454-8100
Friday, March 28
8pm - RAD
Pig's Ear Tavern
144 Brock St., Peterborough
(705) 745-7255
Saturday, March 29
9pm - Jetson w/ A Fisherman From Maine and Kippers ($5)
Tuesday, April 1
9pm - Open mic
Wednesday, April 2
9pm - Karaoinke
The Publican House
300 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5743
Friday, March 28
7-9pm - Daelin Hensche
Saturday, March 29
7-9pm - Chris Collins
Sunday, March 30
6-9pm - Karaoke / Open mic
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078
Friday, March 28
7pm - Andy & The Boys
Saturday, March 29
8pm - High Waters Band
Rolling Grape Vineyard
260 County Rd 2, Bailieboro
705-991-5876
Sunday, March 30
3-6pm - Robert Taylor
The Social Pub
295 George St. N., Peterborough
705-874-6724
Coming Soon
Sunday, April 13
1-3pm - PMBA Tribute to Lynn Morris
Springville Tap n' Grill
2714 Brown Line, Peterborough
(705) 876-9994
Coming Soon
Saturday, April 5
7pm - Karaoke
Tap & Tonic Pub & Bistro
18-22 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 947-2333
Thursday, March 27
7-10pm - Matt Marcuz
The Thirsty Goose
63 Walton St., Port Hope
Friday, March 28
8pm-12am - Harry Hannah
Saturday, March 29
8pm-12am - Bruce Longman
The Venue
286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008
Saturday, March 29
8pm - Midlife Crisis w/ Broken Harmony ($25 in advance at https://venueptbo.ca/nightery_event/mid-life-crisis/)
Coming Soon
Saturday, April 12
9pm - Wing Night (Hip-Hop and R&B cover band) ($25 in advance at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1098109488039)
