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, December 22 to Wednesday, December 28.
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
10pm - Thirsty Thursdays w/ DJ Crash & guests
Coming Soon
Saturday, December 31
10pm - The Midnight Ball NYE Party ($5)
ARIA
331 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 743-0333
Friday, December 23
10pm - Santa Ball
Coming Soon
Saturday, December 31
10pm - Aria NYE 2017 ft DJ Muddler & Rith, aerial performances, balloon drop at midnight (tickets $15-$30 at http://clubaria.ca/event.cfm?cart&showTimingID=178504)
Thursday, January 19
10pm - Adventure Club w/ Young Bombs ($20, 100 tickets available, early bird tickets on sale Friday, December 16 at noon)
Arlington Pub
32990 Highway 62, Maynooth
(613) 338-2080
Friday, December 23
Closed
Saturday, December 24
Closed
Coming Soon
Saturday, December 31
9pm - New Year's Eve Party ft DJ Das Hussy l($5)
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, December 22
7:30pm - Jazz & Blues w/ Rob Philips & Marsala Lukianchuk
Friday, December 23
5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Rop Phillips Band
Saturday, December 24
4-8pm - Christmas Eve Celebrations w/ Terry Finn/4 Front (closing at 8pm)
Sunday, December 25
Closed
Monday, December 26
7pm - Crash and Burn w/ Rick & Gailie
Tuesday, December 27
7pm - Open mic w/ Randy Hill
Wednesday, December 28
8pm - Student Band Night
Coming Soon
Thursday, December 29
7:30pm - Jazz & Blues w/ Rob Philips & Marsala Lukianchuk
Friday, December 30
5-8pm - Rick & Gailie
Saturday, December 31
9pm-1am - New Year's Eve ft Pop Machine (no cover)
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
Coming Soon
Saturday, December 31
7:30pm - New Year's Eve ft The Gunslingers (19+, $80 per person, includes 3-course meal, drink, entertainment, and champagne at midnight)
The Cat & The Fiddle Cobourg
38 Covert St., Cobourg
(905) 377-9029
Fridays
9pm - Live music (TBA)
Catalina's
131 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-5972
Thursday, December 22
7:30pm - Film Night: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
Friday, December 23
9pm - Open Mic Drag Holiday Edition
Wednesday, December 28
7:30pm - Film Night: (film TBA)
The Ceilie (Trent University student pub)
1600 West Bank Dr., Peterborough
(705) 748-1011
Coming Soon
Closed until the New Year
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, December 22
9pm - Cindy & Scott
Friday, December 23
6pm - Xmas Party; 9:30pm - Muddy Hack
Saturday, December 24
Closing early
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
Friday, December 23
10pm - Robin Hawkins Band
Saturday, December 24
Open
Sunday, December 25
Closed
Wednesdays
Open stage
Coming Soon
Saturday, December 31
10pm - New Year's Eve w/ The High Waters Band (no cover)
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Thursday, December 22
7:30pm - Trivia w/ Sue & Justin
Saturday, December 24
2pm - 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
Saturday, December 24
8pm - Xmas Eve Party; 10pm - DJ Chrome
Sunday, December 25
Closed
Monday, December 26
Closed
Wednesdays
8-11pm - Open Mic
Coming Soon
Saturday, December 31
8pm - NYE Party ft Sawdust from 8-11pm & DJ Shreddy Beats from 11pm-3am ($15 includes guaranteed seating for Sawdust, party favours, sparkling wine)
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Friday, December 23
10pm - Baz Littlerock Band
VIDEO: "Fall To Pieces" by Velvet Revolver performed by Baz Littlerock Band
Wednesdays
8pm - Open mic w/ host Marty Hepburn
Coming Soon
Friday, December 30
10pm - Jade Eagleson Band
The Garnet
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-0107
Thursday, December 22
STPS: A Keyboards Christmas
Friday, December 23
Tipsy Eve w/ Benj Rowland
Saturday, December 24
Closing early
Sunday, December 25
5pm - Orphans Christmas (free turkey, potluck)
Monday, December 26
10pm - 3rd annual Boxing Day show hosted by Jay Swinnerton w/ Tiny Davis ($5 or PWYC)
Tuesday, December 27
8-10pm - Jazzmaniacs; 10pm - Evangeline Gentle
Wednesday, December 28
Matt Allen's Last Show Ever
Coming Soon
Friday, December 30
9pm - Steelburner & Ersatz ($5)
Saturday, December 31
New Year's Eve Speakeasy
Gordon Best Theatre
216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 876-8884
Coming Soon
Saturday, January 14
8pm - Roosevelt Dime w/ The Adjustments ($20, advance tickets at www.ticketscene.ca/events/16837/)
Saturday, January 28
7pm - Peterborough Folk Fest presents Hannah Georgas ($20 general admission plus $3 service fee, tickets at www.peterboroughfolkfest.com)
Junction Nightclub
253 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 743-0550
Friday, December 23
10pm - Country Night w/ DJ Bill Porter ($5 cover)
Coming Soon
Saturday, December 31
10pm - New Year's Eve Celebration ($10, includes party favours and champagne toast at midnight)
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, December 22
7pm - The Greg Hannah Band
Coming Soon
Thursday, December 29
7pm - Detour
Oasis Bar & Grill
31 King St. E., Cobourg
(905) 372-6634
Thursdays
6:30pm - Live music
Sundays
5:30pm - PHLO
Wednesdays
6:30pm - Live music
Pattie House Smokin' Barbecue
6675 Highway 35, Coboconk
(705) 454-8100
Saturday, December 24
Closed
Sunday, December 25
Closed
Monday, December 26
Closed
Coming Soon
Saturday, January 14
9pm - B&B Blues Band
Pig's Ear Tavern
144 Brock St., Peterborough
(705) 745-7255
Fridays
Pingo
Mondays
Pool Night
Tuesdays
Open stage (second Tuesday of each month: 5-7:30pm - Family Friendly Open Mic)
Wednesdays
Humpday Karaoinke
Coming Soon
Saturday, December 31
8pm - New Year's Eve Party w/ Mayhemingways ($5)
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078
Fridays
Live music
Tuesdays
Live music
Red Dog Tavern
189 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 741-6400
Sunday, December 25
4pm - Christmas at The Red Dog
Tuesdays
10pm - Open mic w/ Matt Diamond
Coming Soon
Friday, December 30
Pre New Year's w/ The Weber Brothers
Saturday, December 31
9pm - New Year's Eve w/ J Mack, Mokomakia, White Cowbell Oklahoma ($15)
Friday, January 27
10pm - Tokyo Police Club ($25 at www.ticketscene.ca/events/16607/)
Saturday, February 4
8pm - Madchild w/ Dow Jones & Joseph Rose ($30, $60 VIP Meet & Greet)
Thursday, February 16
10pm - Elephant Stone w/ Walrus ($10 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/16880/ or at the door)
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
Coming Soon
Friday, March 10
8pm - Jack De Keyzer Solo Performance ($15)
Sapphire Room
137 Hunter St., Peterborough
(705) 749-0409
Friday, December 23
10pm - A Very Merry xXxMas ft Miss Divalicious, Madge EnThat w/ music styles by Magnola Saintraven
Coming Soon
Monday, January 11
9pm - 16mm Film Night hosted by Josh Fewings (admission by donation)
Shots
379 George Street K9H 3R2, Peterborough
(705) 749-9315
Wednesdays
10pm - Wednesday 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, December 22
8pm - Spanky's 7th Annual Customer Appreciation Xmas ft live music and DJ (free)
The Spill
414 George St., Peterborough
(705) 748-6167
Thursday, December 22
7:30-11pm - Peterborough Poetry Slam ft Vanessa McGowan ($5-10 or PWYC)
Friday, December 23
8-10pm - Dylan Losell and Beth Anne McClelland w/ Lee Dodington
Tuesday, December 27
Fun 'N' Games Night w/ Matt Jarvis (new games edition).
Wednesday, December 28
8pm - Rabid Flowers, Melted Fro, Velvet Bision ($5)
Coming Soon
Friday, December 30
C. Clarkin & The Residents, Excuses Excuses, Callfield, Cleopatrick, Ready The Prince
Saturday, December 31
3-6pm - Dance for Operation Catnip ft Max Mouse & The Gorillas w/ Delbert Metherel; 9pm - Dungeons & Dragons New Year's Eve
The Trend
110 London St., Peterborough
(705) 750-1265
Coming Soon
Reopening on January 9
The Venue
286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008
Coming Soon
Wednesday, January 25
5:30-9:30pm - Peterborough Chamber presents Power Hour ft. MP Maryam Monsef, MPP Jeff Leal, Warden J. Murray Jones, Mayor Daryl Bennett
Saturday, February 18
6pm - The Quest MMA/Thai Boxing
Tuesday, February 28
8pm - Mother Mother #NoCultureTour w/ We Are The City ($29.50 available at http://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/10005175B8D58A95)
Saturday, March 4
6-10pm - One Night in Brazil
Wild Blue Yonder Pub at Elmhirst's Resort
1045 Settlers Line, Keene
(705) 295-4591
Wednesday, December 28
3-5pm - Winter Music Series ft Mayhemingways (no cover)
Coming Soon
Wednesday, January 7
3-5pm - Winter Music Series ft Washboard Hank (no cover)
Winchester Arms
299 Ridout St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9393
Tuesdays
7pm - Trivia night