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 8 to Wednesday, September 14.
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
Thursday, September 8
7pm - Pokemon GO Pub Crawl: 70h5, Spanky's, Pig's Ear, Champs, The White House ($20)
Mondays
Industry Monday Patio Party
ARIA
331 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 743-0333
Thursday, September 8
10pm - Frosh Circus ft Frank Walker, live circus performances, animal photobooth, & more (19+, $12.95+)
Friday, September 9
10pm - TEAMLTD Takeover
Saturday, September 10
10pm - Saturday Big Club Night - The Bassbrawlers ft DJ Muddler and Wes Brown
Arlington Pub
32990 Highway 62, Maynooth
(613) 338-2080
Friday, September 9
Closed
Saturday, September 10
Closed
Coming Soon
Friday, September 16
8pm - Open mic w/ Noah Zacharin
Saturday, September 17
9pm - Erika Werry & The Alphabet
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 8
7:30pm - Jazz & Blues w/ Rob Philips & Marsala Lukianchuk
Friday, September 9
5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - House Brand
Saturday, September 10
5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Roy's Band
Sunday, September 11
3pm - Chic' N' Pot Pi
Monday, September 12
7pm - Hard Time Mondays w/ Rick & Gailie
Tuesday, September 13
7:30pm - Open Mic w/ Randy Hill
Coming Soon
Thursday, September 15
7:30pm - Jazz & Blues w/ Rob Philips & Marsala Lukianchuk
Friday, September 16
5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Rob Philips Band
Saturday, September 17
5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Another Day
Sunday, September 18
3pm - Brian Haddlesey
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 Ceilie (Trent University student pub)
1600 West Bank Dr., Peterborough
(705) 748-1011
Monday, September 12
Opens for the fall term
Chemong Lodge
764 Hunter St., Bridgenorth
(705) 292-8435
Thursdays
5-9pm - Pianist Barry McMullen (dining room)
Fridays
5-9pm - Pianist Barry McMullen (dining room)
The Church-key Pub & Grindhouse
26 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 653-0001
Thursday, September 8
9pm - Sean Conway and Gratia Leitch, Ray on the Radio
Friday, September 9
9pm - Bill Davenport
Saturday, September 10
9pm - Cellar Door
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 8
10pm - Robin Hawkins Band (no cover)
Friday, September 9
10pm - Live music TBA (no cover)
Saturday, September 10
10pm - Live music TBA (no cover)
Wednesdays
Open stage
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Thursday, September 8
7:30-9:30pm - Trivia w/ Sue & Justin
Saturday, September 10
2pm - Kitchen Party Music Jam (free, musicians and fans welcome); 8pm - Farmer the Band
Dr. J's BBQ & Brews
282 Aylmer St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5717
Coming Soon
Saturday, September 24
3pm - Patio Palooza Pub Crawl at Pig's Ear, Red Dog, Spanky's, Champs, Tankhouse, Dr J's (6 teams w/ 50 crawlers per team, $25 available at venues or text 705-304-0908)
Frank's Pasta and Grill
426 King St. E., Cobourg
(905) 372-2727
Thursdays
5-8pm - Live music
Friday, September 9
8pm - Howlin' For The Hounds Karaoke fundraiser for Save My Tail Dog Rescue; 12am - DJ Chrome
Saturday, September 10
8:30pm - Dickie & The Boys 11:30pm - DJ
Wednesdays
8-11pm - Open Mic
The Garnet
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-0107
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
Tuesday, September 13
Ada Lea
Wednesday, September 14
Lotus Wright: Ode To The Banjo
Coming Soon
Thursday, September 15
Will Gillespie
Friday, September 16
Erika Werry and The Alphabet: PTBO Album Release
Saturday, September 17
Designosaur
Sunday, September 18
Joe Fournier
Gordon Best Theatre
216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 876-8884
Friday, September 9
Friday, September 9
7pm - Dear Rouge w/ guests (all ages, $17 in advance at thegordonbest.ca, $20 at door)
Coming Soon
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)
Friday, December 2
8pm - Tommy Youngsteen ($20 at thegordonbest.ca)
Junction Nightclub
253 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 743-0550
Friday, September 9
10pm - Country Night w/ DJ Bill Porter ($5 cover)
Saturday, September 10
10pm - Group Study Frosh Edition
Marley's Bar & Grill
17 Fire Route 82 Catalina Bay, Buckhorn
(705) 868-2545
Friday, September 9
6:30-9:30pm - Sonny & Cloudy (Wylie Harold & Richard Simpkins)
Saturday, September 10
6:30-9:30pm - Sonny & Cloudy (Wylie Harold & Richard Simpkins)
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, September 8
7pm - Live music (TBA)
Coming Soon
Thursday, September 15
7pm - Lotus Wight
Muddy's Pit BBQ
3247 County Rd. 2, Keene
(705) 295-1255
Sunday, September 11
3pm - The Bills
Mondays
Closed
Tuesdays
Closed
Oasis Bar & Grill
31 King St. E., Cobourg
(905) 372-6634
Thursday, September 8
6:30pm - Greg Hannah
Sundays
5:30pm - PHLO
Wednesdays
6:30pm - Live music
Pig's Ear Tavern
144 Brock St., Peterborough
(705) 745-7255
Thursday, September 8
7pm - Pokemon GO Pub Crawl: 70h5, Spanky's, Pig's Ear, Champs, The White House ($20)
Fridays
Pingo
Saturday, September 10
10pm - Beams and Chris Culgin Band
Mondays
Pool Night
Tuesdays
Open stage (second Tuesday of each month: 5-7:30pm - Family Friendly Open Mic)
Wednesdays
Humpday Karaoinke
Coming Soon
Saturday, September 24
3pm - Patio Palooza Pub Crawl at Pig's Ear, Red Dog, Spanky's, Champs, Tankhouse, Dr J's (6 teams w/ 50 crawlers per team, $25 available at venues or text 705-304-0908); 9pm - BA Johnston, Spruce Invaders, Beef Boys ($3)
Porch & Pint
172 Lansdowne St. E., Peterborough
(705) 750-0598
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
Sunday, September 11
Cathartics
Monday, September 12
The Lazys
Tuesdays
10pm - Open mic w/ Matt Diamond
Coming Soon
Sunday, September 11
Cathartics
Monday, September 12
10pm - The Lazys
Thursday, September 22
10pm - Michael Bernard Fitzgerald ($8 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/16091/, $10 at door)
Friday, September 23
9pm - Silver Hearts
Saturday, September 24
3pm - Patio Palooza Pub Crawl at Pig's Ear, Red Dog, Spanky's, Champs, Tankhouse, Dr J's (6 teams w/ 50 crawlers per team, $25 available at venues or text 705-304-0908); 9pm - Dub Trinity
Tuesday, September 27
10pm - 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
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
Thursday, September 8
7pm - Pokemon GO Pub Crawl: 70h5, Spanky's, Pig's Ear, Champs, The White House ($20)
Coming Soon
Saturday, September 24
3pm - Patio Palooza Pub Crawl at Pig's Ear, Red Dog, Spanky's, Champs, Tankhouse, Dr J's (6 teams w/ 50 crawlers per team, $25 available at venues or text 705-304-0908)
The Spill
414 George St., Peterborough
(705) 748-6167
Thursday, September 8
Night of Women DJs
Friday, September 9
Jessie Brown, Empty Yellers
Saturday, September 10
9pm - Tripsonix, AtlasMurray (no cover)
Tuesday, September 13
Fun 'N' Games w/ Matt Jarvis
Wednesday, September 14
5-6:30pm - Dis-O Week Spoken Word Workshop w/ Wes Ryan; 7-9pm - House Warming Poetry open mic; 9pm - Death By Carl, Evan Moore & The Shitbats, Muelkik ($5)
Coming Soon
Thursday, September 15
Curse
Friday, September 16
Dickie & The Boys, 5 Acre Dog Park
Saturday, September 17
Afternoon - Perkolator; Evening - Super Funk Band Of Awesome
Tank House
295 George St. N, Peterborough
(705) 743-2717
Friday, September 9
5:30pm - The Cadillacs; 9:30pm - Retro Rewind
Saturday, September 10
3pm - Dean James Band
Sunday, September 11
3pm - The Full Tilt
Tuesday, September 13
3pm - Kevin Foster
Coming Soon
Friday, September 16
5:30pm - The Roy Boys; 9:30pm - Retro Rewind
Saturday, September 17
3pm - Briannah Cotton
Sunday, September 18
3pm - The Cadillacs
Saturday, September 24
3pm - Patio Palooza Pub Crawl at Pig's Ear, Red Dog, Spanky's, Champs, Tankhouse, Dr J's (6 teams w/ 50 crawlers per team, $25 available at venues or text 705-304-0908)
The Trend
110 London St., Peterborough
(705) 750-1265
Thursday, September 8
8-10pm - Trent Graduate Student Association Pub Night
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
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)
Mondays
7pm - Red Hot Poker Tour (registration opens at 6pm)
Wednesdays
7pm - Red Hot Poker Tour (registration opens at 6pm)
Winchester Arms
299 Ridout St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9393
Tuesdays
7pm - Trivia night
