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, September 1 to Wednesday, September 7.
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
Saturday, September 3
9pm - 21 Gun Salute AC/DC Tribute ($10 advance at 7oh5 and TankHouse, $12 at door)
Mondays
Industry Monday Patio Party
Coming Soon
Thursday, September 8
7pm - Pokemon GO Pub Crawl: 70h5, Spanky's, Pig's Ear, Champs, The White House ($20)
ARIA
331 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 743-0333
Friday, September 2
10pm - Tequila Fest
Saturday, September 3
10pm - Saturday Big Club Night
Coming Soon
Thursday, September 8
10pm - Frosh Circus ft Frank Walker, live circus performances, animal photobooth, & more (19+, $12.95+)
Arlington Pub
32990 Highway 62, Maynooth
(613) 338-2080
Friday, September 2
8pm - Open mic w/ Reverend Ken Ramsden (PWYC)
Saturday, September 3
9pm - Nhapitapi ($15)
Bancroft Eatery and Brew Pub
4 Bridge St., Bancroft
(613) 332-3450
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, September 1
7:30pm - Jazz & Blues w/ Rob Philips & Marsala Lukianchuk
Friday, September 2
5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - The Union Band
Saturday, September 3
5-8pm - Tonya Bosch; 8:30pm - Doug Dynasty
Sunday, September 4
3pm -Bluegrass Menagerie
Monday, September 5
7pm - Hard Time Mondays w/ Rick & Gailie
Tuesday, September 6
7:30pm - Open Mic w/ Randy Hill
Wednesday, September 7
7:30pm - Odd Man Rush
Coming Soon
Thursday, September 8
7:30pm - Jazz & Blues w/ Rob Philips & Marsala Lukianchuk
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Friday, September 9
5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - House Brand
Saturday, September 10
5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Roy's Band
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Sunday, September 11
3pm - Chic' N' Pot Pi
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
The Cat & The Fiddle Cobourg
38 Covert St., Cobourg
(905) 377-9029
Friday, September 2
9pm - Mayhemingways
The Ceilie (Trent University student pub)
1600 West Bank Dr., Peterborough
(705) 748-1011
Opening
Monday, September 12
Chemong Lodge
764 Hunter St., Bridgenorth
(705) 292-8435
Friday, September 2
7-11pm - Waters Edge
Saturday, September 3
7-11pm - Donny Wood Band
The Church-key Pub & Grindhouse
26 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 653-0001
Thursday, September 1
9pm - Benj Rowland w/ Ray on the Radio
Friday, September 2
9pm - Pat Maloney
Saturday, September 3
9pm - Broken Harmony
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, September 1
10pm - Robin Hawkins Band (no cover)
Friday, September 2
10pm - Chris Collins Band (no cover)
Saturday, September 3
10pm - Live music TBA (no cover)
Wednesdays
Open stage
Dolce Vita Resto
413 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 743-3339
Note
Dolce Vita is closed due to a change of ownership. On September 6, the restaurant will reopen as Johnny Vinos Italian Bar and Grill
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Friday, September 2
8:30pm - Open mic
Saturday, September 3
2pm - Kitchen Party Music Jam (free, musicians and fans welcome); 8pm - Farmer the Band
Tuesdays
Tiki Beach Party w/ live music
Frank's Pasta and Grill
426 King St. E., Cobourg
(905) 372-2727
Thursdays
5-8pm - Live music
Fridays
9pm-12am - Karaoke Night
Saturday, September 3
8:30pm - Toga Party ft. Those Two Guys (James Ferth & Shaun Savoy); 11:30pm - DJ Chrome
Wednesdays
8-11pm - Open Mic
Coming Soon
Friday, September 9
8pm - Howlin' For The Hounds Karaoke fundraiser for Save My Tail Dog Rescue
Saturday, September 10
8:30pm - Dickie & The Boys
The Garnet
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-0107
Thursday, September 1
Sean Conway and Postmodern Cowboys, STPS' KEYBOARDS
Friday, September 2
Tom Savage
Saturday, September 3
The Photogenics
Tuesday, September 6
STPS Poetry Showcase: Justin Million
Wednesday, September 7
The Sturgeons, Rory and The Ruckus
Coming Soon
Thursday, September 8
Carol Goodman: Joni Mitchell Tribute
Friday, September 9
Lee Dodington, Ritchie Young, East Coast Love Story
Saturday, September 10
Kaz and Evan's Birthday Karaoke
Sunday, September 11
Mannerisms: Live Yacht Rock Instrumentals
Gordon Best Theatre
216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 876-8884
Coming Soon
Friday, September 9
7pm - Dear Rouge w/ guests (all ages, $17 in advance at thegordonbest.ca, $20 at door)
Friday, September 23
9pm - The Citiots Improv
Monday, October 17
Kevin Breit
Wednesday, October 19
7pm - Peterborough Folk Fest presents Jadea Kelly, Sweet Alibi (all ages, $15, tickets at www.peterboroughfolkfest.com)
Saturday, October 22
24 Hour Project
Sunday, October 23
Peterborough Folk Fest presents Donovan Woods w/ Joey Landreth
Saturday, November 26
7-11pm - Peterborough Folk Fest presents Andy Shauf w/ Chris Cohen (all ages, $20, tickets at www.peterboroughfolkfest.com)
Junction Nightclub
253 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 743-0550
Friday, September 2
10pm - Summer School Graduation Mega Party (no cover)
Saturdays
10pm - Pure Saturdays
Sunday, September 4
10pm - Country Night w/ DJ Bill Porter ($5 cover)
Mainstreet Landing Restaurant
1939 Lakehurst Road, Buckhorn
(705) 657-9094
Saturdays
1-4pm - Live music on the patio
Sundays
1-4pm - Live music on the patio
Marley's Bar & Grill
17 Fire Route 82 Catalina Bay, Buckhorn
(705) 868-2545
Friday, September 2
6:30-9:30pm - Sonny & Cloudy (Wylie Harold & Richard Simpkins)
Saturday, September 3
6:30-9:30pm - Chris Culgin
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
Thursdays
7pm - Live music
Muddy's Pit BBQ
3247 County Rd. 2, Keene
(705) 295-1255
Sunday, September 4
3pm - Mayhemingways
Mondays
Closed
Tuesdays
Closed
Oasis Bar & Grill
31 King St. E., Cobourg
(905) 372-6634
Thursday, September 1
6:30pm - Madman's Window
Sundays
5:30pm - PHLO
Wednesdays
6:30pm - Live music
Pattie House Smokin' Barbecue
6675 Highway 35, Coboconk
(705) 454-8100
Friday, September 2
7pm - Shawn Kerrigan
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, September 3
10pm - The Muddy Hack & friends
Mondays
Pool Night
Tuesdays
Open stage (second Tuesday of each month: 5-7:30pm - Family Friendly Open Mic)
Wednesdays
Humpday Karaoinke
Coming Soon
Thursday, September 8
7pm - Pokemon GO Pub Crawl: 70h5, Spanky's, Pig's Ear, Champs, The White House ($20)
Saturday, September 10
10pm - Beams and Chris Culgin Band
Porch & Pint
172 Lansdowne St. E., Peterborough
(705) 750-0598
Coming Soon
Saturday, September 10
6-9pm - Tyson "Tyko" Sullivan
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, September 2
Robot Eyes
Saturday, September 3
Silver Creek Folk
Tuesdays
10pm - Open mic w/ Matt Diamond
Coming Soon
Sunday, September 11
Cathartics
Monday, September 12
The Lazys
Thursday, September 22
Michael Bernard Fitzgerald
Friday, September 23
Mokomakai
Saturday, September 24
Dub Trinity
Tuesday, September 27
Electric Six
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, September 2
6-10pm - Jack de Keyzer ($10) - finale of Friday Night Blues
Sunday, September 4
2-5pm - Terry Finn's House of Music & The Rising Stars (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
Coming Soon
Thursday, September 8
7pm - Pokemon GO Pub Crawl: 70h5, Spanky's, Pig's Ear, Champs, The White House ($20)
The Spill
414 George St., Peterborough
(705) 748-6167
Thursday, September 1
8pm - Frankie McGee's Going Away Poetry Show w/ Sasha Patterson, Jon Hedderwick, Ziysah von B, Sally Goodwin, Shan Culkeen, Angela Semple, Jasher Guiel, and Frankie McGee ($5-10 or PWYC)
Tuesday, September 6
7-10pm - Snake River, Sonorous ($10 at door)
Coming Soon
Thursday, September 8
Night of Women DJs
Friday, September 9
Jessie Brown, Empty Yellers
Saturday, September 10
Tripsonix, AtlasMurray
Sweet Bottoms Coffee
19 Colborne St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-7506
Saturday, September 3
7pm - Open mic (at TSW Lock 34 island park)
Tank House
295 George St. N, Peterborough
(705) 743-2717
Friday, September 2
5:30pm - Bob Taylor Band; 9:30pm - Retro Rewind
Saturday, September 3
3pm - The Cadillacs
Sunday, September 4
3pm - The Full Tilt
Tuesday, September 6
5:30pm - Dean James
Coming Soon
Friday, September 9
5:30pm - The Cadillacs; 9:30pm - Retro Rewind
Saturday, September 10
3pm - Dean James Band
Sunday, September 11
3pm - Cruisin' 50/60s Band
The Venue
286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008
Coming Soon
Saturday, September 24
8pm - Honeymoon Suite ($20). Tickets available on September 10 10am-12pm at Peterborough Volkswagen (500 Towerhill Rd., Peterborough), Smithavens Brewing Company (687 Rye St., Peterborough) and Almost Perfect Frozen Foods (513 Division St., Cobourg). Cash only, limit of 4 per person. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to Five Counties Children's Centre and The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics.
White House Hotel
173 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 741-2444
Thursdays
7pm - Red Hot Poker Tour (registration opens at 6pm)
Mondays
7pm - Red Hot Poker Tour (registration opens at 6pm)
Wednesdays
7pm - Red Hot Poker Tour (registration opens at 6pm)
Coming Soon
Thursday, September 8
7pm - Pokemon GO Pub Crawl: 70h5, Spanky's, Pig's Ear, Champs, The White House ($20)
Saturday, September 10
8pm - Flower Power ft Rayzor Ray w/ Epidemic Da God, Dirty Doc, Marmel Ent, U4E-A, C.No, J-Terror, Devo, Billy Marks ($15)
Wild Blue Yonder Pub at Elmhirst's Resort
1045 Settlers Line, Keene
(705) 295-4591
Sunday, September 4
3pm - Bobby Watson and Kate Kelly
