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 Thursday, July 14 to Wednesday, July 20.
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
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 15
8pm - Open mic
Saturday, July 16
9pm - Al Black and The Steady Band ($10)
Coming Soon
Friday, July 22
9pm - Intensity
Saturday, July 23
9pm - Tich Maredza Band
Saturday, July 30
9pm - Maynooth Pride ft Random Order
Bancroft Eatery and Brew Pub
4 Bridge St., Bancroft
(613) 332-3450
Friday, July 15
9pm - Jesse Slack
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, July 14
7:30pm - Jazz & Blues w/ Rob Philips & Marsala Lukianchuk
Friday, July 15
5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Rop Philips Band
Saturday, July 16
5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Brianna Cotton Band
Sunday, July 17
3pm - Brian Haddelsey
Monday, July 18
7pm - Hard Time Mondays w/ Rick & Gailie
Tuesday, July 19
7:30pm - Open Mic w/ Randy Hill
Wednesday, July 20
7:30pm - Paddyman
Coming Soon
Thursday, July 21
7:30pm - Jazz & Blues w/ Rob Philips & Marsala Lukianchuk
Friday, July 22
5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Close Enuff
Saturday, July 23
5-8pm - Thoxy Music; 8:30pm - Al Black and The Steady Band
Sunday, July 24
3pm - Bobby Watson
Bourbon Barrel Saloon
140 King St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5600
Fridays
10pm - Dean James and the Heartbreak Hillbillies
Saturdays
10pm - Ladies Night w/ free line dancing lessons
Wednesdays
8pm - Open mic
Brickhouse Craft Burger Grill
123 Simcoe St., Peterborough
(705) 874-7474
Friday, July 15
6:30-9:30pm - Jan Shoute (on the patio, weather permitting, otherwise inside)
Canoe & Paddle
18 Bridge St., Lakefield
(705) 651-1111
Saturdays
8-11pm - Live music
Sundays (2nd/4th of month)
2-5pm - Live music
Tuesdays
7-10pm - Open jam
Wednesdays
7:30pm - Pub Quiz ($6 per team, max 6 people per team)
Chemong Lodge
764 Hunter St., Bridgenorth
(705) 292-8435
Friday, July 15
7-11pm - Wiley Harold & Richa
Saturday, July 16
7-11pm - Donny Wood Band
Coming Soon
Friday, July 22
7-11pm - Tami J. Wilde
Saturday, July 23
7-11pm - Randy Hill
The Church-key Pub & Grindhouse
26 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 653-0001
Thursday, July 14
9pm - Dylan Ireland and Kayla Howran, Ray on the Radio
Friday, July 15
7pm - CDHS Jazz Combo - Squishing Crickets, 9pm - Sue and Mike
Saturday, July 16
11am-7pm - Sweet Sixteen Sock Hop ft Antique Car Show & shine and live music w/ Billy D & the Greasers; 9pm - Al Lerman
Mondays
Trivia Monday
Wednesdays
Whiskey Wednesday w/ Ken Tizzard
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, July 14
10pm - Robin Hawkins Band
Friday, July 15
10pm - Robin Hawkins Band
Saturday, July 16
10pm - Bailien
Wednesdays
Open stage
Dolce Vita Resto
413 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 743-3339
Thursday, July 14
6:30-8:30pm - Jazz Thursdays ft Paul Grecco (piano). Call to make a reservation.
Coming Soon
Thursday, July 21
6:30-8:30pm - Jazz Thursdays ft Donna Collison (vocals) and Biff Hannon (piano). Call to make a reservation.
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Saturday, July 16
2-5pm - Kitchen Party Music Jam (free, musicians and fans welcome); CANCELLED - 8:30 pm - Dan Walsh Band - J.J. Cale tribute ($7.50-$10)
Wednesday, July 20
7:30pm - Poets in the Pub
Coming Soon
Saturday, July 23
7:30pm - Ian Reid
Friday, July 29
8:30 pm - Howard Ross and Full Count Blues Band ($17-$20)
Dr. J's BBQ & Brews
282 Aylmer St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5717
Coming Soon
Saturday, July 30
7-8pm - Cale Crowe; 8-11pm - Krista Ferguson
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 16
8:30pm - Arizona Bliss; 11:30pm - DJ Ryan
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
The Garnet
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-0107
Thursday, July 14
10pm - Raha's Bad Luck Woman and Her Misfortunes
Friday, July 15
5-7pm - Gentle Fridays w/ Evangeline Gentle; 9pm - Hilary Dumoulin, Nathan Miller
Saturday, July 16
9pm - Laps, BB Cream, The Lonely Parade
Sunday, July 17
10pm - Brnda, Beef Boys
Tuesday, July 19
9pm - Emily Rockarts and special guests
Wednesday, July 20
7-9pm - Spoken Word; 10pm - Faster, Perkolater, Comforts
Coming Soon
Thursday, July 21
9pm - Jay Arner, Adrian Teacher and The Subs, Supermoon, Nick Ferrio and His Feelings
Friday, July 22
5-7pm - Gentle Fridays w/ Evangeline Gentle; 9pm - SATE and special Guests
Saturday, July 23
9pm - Summer Beach Party: Her Suit, Jesse Foster, and more
Gordon Best Theatre
216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 876-8884
Wednesday, July 20
7pm - Peterborough Folk Festival presents Basia Bulat w/ Evangeline Gentle (all ages, $35)
Coming Soon
Saturday, November 26
7-11pm - Peterborough Folk Fest presents Andy Shauf w/ Arts & Crafts (tickets at www.peterboroughfolkfest.com)
Junction Nightclub
253 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 743-0550
Friday, July 15
10pm - Nothing But the 90s w/ DJ Bill Porter (no 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
The Mill Restaurant and Pub
990 Ontario St., Cobourg
(905) 377-8177
Thursday, July 14
7pm - Port Hip
Coming Soon
Thursday, July 21
7pm - Ragwax
Muddy's Pit BBQ
3247 County Rd. 2, Keene
(705) 295-1255
Sunday, July 17
3pm - Do Good Badlies
Coming Soon
Sunday, July 24
3pm - Al Black
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
Saturday, July 16
8pm - The Glamour Assassins
Coming Soon
Saturday, July 23
9pm - The Rootmen
Saturday, August 6
8pm - Train Wreck
Saturday, August 13
8pm - B&B Blues Band
Saturday, August 27
8pm - The Do Good Badlies
Saturday, September 3
10pm - The Kents ($10 at door)
Sunday, September 4
9pm - The Third Round
Pig's Ear Tavern
144 Brock St., Peterborough
(705) 745-7255
Thursdays
Trivia Night
Fridays
Pingo
Saturday, July 16
8pm - Plaid On Flannel w/ Dickie And The Boys
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
Friday, July 15
10pm - DJ Jakio & WJ Dee Patio Party
Saturday, July 16
9pm - Max Mouse and the Gorillas
Tuesdays
10pm - Open mic w/ Matt Diamond
Coming Soon
Saturday, July 30
9pm - Scarlett Grace
Saturday, August 6
9pm - Jeff Martin ($20 in advance at Red Dog or ticketscene.ca, $25 at door)
Saturday, October 1 (rescheduled from April 9)
9pm - Lowest of the Low ($30)
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 15
6-10pm - Blackburn ($10)
Sunday, July 17
2-5pm - Close Enuf (no cover)
Coming Soon
Friday, July 22
6-10pm - Miss Robin Banks ($10)
Sunday, July 24
2-5pm - Bridget Foley/Michael Graham (no cover)
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
Spanky's
201 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-5078
Saturday, July 16
4pm - Spanky's Shindig! Backyard Party ft. BA Johnston, Mokomokai, Rock N Soul Vinyl Dance Party & more (free)
The Spill
414 George St., Peterborough
(705) 748-6167
Thursday, July 14
8pm - Static Response, Legal Till 11, Heart Attack Kids, Beyond The Wall, Double Experience ($5)
Friday, July 15
9:30pm - Her Majesty The King, Cadence Calling ($5)
Tuesday, July 19
9pm - Iskra, Greber, IDNS, G.O.D. ($10, all ages)
Wednesday, July 20
8:30pm - Thaddeus Q & Anonimous Dysco present U.F.O (Unidentified Funky Objects)
Coming Soon
Thursday, July 21
8pm - The Road to SappyFest ft Jon McKiel, Supermoon, Adrian Teacher & The Subs, Weird Lines, Jay Arner, Nick Ferrio and His Feelings ($15 or PWYC)
Friday, July 22
9pm - The Idle Crow, Baby Labour, Sound of the Mountain, Deathsticks ($8)
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, July 14
6pm - Nathan Jackson
Friday, July 15
5:30pm - Northern Soul; 9:30pm - Retro Re-Play
Saturday, July 16
3pm - Dean James
Sunday, July 17
3pm - The Full Tilt
Tuesday, July 19
6pm - Dean James
Coming Soon
Friday, July 22
5:30pm - The Cadillacs
Saturday, July 23
3pm - Tami J Wilde
Sunday, July 24
3pm - Rock Party
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
Wild Blue Yonder Pub at Elmhirst's Resort
1045 Settlers Line, Keene
(705) 295-4591
Tuesday, July 19
7:30-9pm - Dylan Ireland & Kayla Howran
Coming Soon
Tuesday, July 26
7:30-9pm - Lindsay Barr
Winchester Arms
299 Ridout St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9393
Friday, July 15
8-11pm - Blackwater
