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, October 19 to Wednesday, October 25.
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.
ARIA
331 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 743-0333
Friday, October 20
10pm - Aria presents Rihanna's DJ Brian Dawe ($5 general admission, $10 Fast Track)
Arlington Pub
32990 Highway 62, Maynooth
(613) 338-2080
Coming Soon
Saturday, October 28
9pm - Weber Brothers Halloween Party ($10)
Arthur's Pub
930 Burnham St., Cobourg
(905) 372-2105
Wednesdays
Open Mic
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, October 19
7:30pm - Jazz and Blues w/ Marsala Lukianchuk and the Rob Phillips Trio
Friday, October 20
8:30pm - Rob Phillips Band
Saturday, October 21
5pm - Mark Edwards; 8:30pm - Northern soul
Sunday, October 22
3pm - Washboard Hank
Monday, October 23
7pm - Crash and Burn w/ Gailie & Friends
Tuesday, October 24
7pm - Open mic w/ Randy Hill
Wednesday, October 25
7pm - Battle of the Student Bands
Coming Soon
Thursday, October 26
7:30pm - Jazz and Blues w/ Marsala Lukianchuk and the Rob Phillips Trio
Friday, October 27
5pm - Cheryl Casselman; 8:30pm - Cheryl Casselman
Saturday, October 28
5pm - Cale Crowe; 8:30pm - Four Lanes Wide
Sunday, October 29
3pm - Odd Man Rush
The Cat & The Fiddle Cobourg
38 Covert St., Cobourg
(905) 377-9029
Friday, October 20
8-11pm - Chris Culgin
Tuesday, October 24
7-9pm - Cobourg Poetry Workshop
The Cat & The Fiddle Lindsay
49 William St. N., Lindsay
(705) 878-4312
Coming Soon
Saturday, October 28
8pm - Halloween Party ft The Harry Peterson Band
Catalina's
131 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-5972
Coming Soon
Saturday, October 28
7:30-9pm - Comedy with Hannah Hogan and Dusty Slay
Wednesday, November 1
7-9pm - Queer Movie Night ft "Can't Stop The Music!" (free, donations welcomed)
Thursday, November 2
8pm - Book launch ft T.E. Wilson & Sally Barnes
The Ceilie (Trent University student pub)
1600 West Bank Dr., Peterborough
(705) 748-1011
Coming Soon
Monday, October 30
7-11pm - Champlain College Halloween Pub Night (open to all colleges, prizes for best costume)
Coach & Horses Pub
16 York St. S., Lindsay
(705) 328-0006
Thursdays
10pm - Open Mic w/ Gerald Vanhalteren
Friday, October 20
9:30pm - Karaoke Night w/ DJ. Ross
Saturday, October 21
3pm - Pig Roast Party ft live music by Crysis
Wednesdays
7-11pm - Live music
The Cow & Sow Eatery
38 Colborne St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-5111
Coming Soon
Friday, October 27
9pm - Halloween Bash ft Live on the Line
Dobro Restaurant & Bar
287-289 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 775-9645
Thursday, October 19
10pm - Robin Hawkins Band (no cover)
Friday, October 20
10pm - Live music TBA (no cover)
Saturday, October 21
10pm - Live music TBA (no cover)
Wednesdays
Open stage
Dr. J's BBQ & Brews
282 Aylmer St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5717
Saturday, October 21
2-5pm - Peterborough Musicians Benevolent Association Deluxe Blues Jam ft HBH (Chris Hiney, Al Black & JP Hovercraft) (by donation)
Frank's Pasta and Grill
426 King St. E., Cobourg
(905) 372-2727
Fridays
9pm-12am - Karaoke Night Girls Night Out; 12am - DJ Chrome
Saturday, October 21
8:30pm - D.O.M.O; 11:30pm - DJ Double J
Sundays
7-10pm - Underground Sundays ft three bands
Tuesdays
7pm & 8pm - Salsa Classes beginners & intermediate ($10/lesson)
Wednesdays
8-11pm - Open Mic
Coming Soon
Saturday, October 28
8:30pm - Late Night Sanity; 10:30pm - DJ Zee
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Friday, October 20
10pm - Dave Mowatt Blues Band
Saturday, October 21
2pm & 10pm - Blueprint
Wednesdays
8pm - Open mic w/ Rob Foreman and Clayton Yates
Coming Soon
Friday, October 27
10pm - Baz Little Rock Band
Saturday, October 28
2pm & 10pm - Baz Little Rock Band
The Garnet
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-0107
Thursday, October 19
5-7pm - Pints N' Politics; 9pm - Geoff Berner, Rae Spoon ($12 in advance, $15 a door)
Friday, October 20
St. Homer/Scott Somerville
Saturday, October 21
5-7pm - Little Fire (PWYC); 9pm - Curse
Wednesday, October 25
9pm - Oxford Blue (Pat Lefler), Sean Conway & PoMoCoBo
Coming Soon
Thursday, October 26
5-7pm - Pints N' Politics; 9pm - Hush Pup
Friday, October 27
10pm - Holodais w/ Mary-Kate Edwards, Starlight, and The Treetops ($10 or PWYC)
Saturday, October 28
5-7pm - LMJC Jazz; 8pm - Petunia, Minimalist Jug Band
Sunday, October 29
Keyboards by Justin Million
Golden Wheel Restaurant
6725 Highway 7, Peterborough
(705) 749-6838
Friday October 20
8-11pm - Oldies Dance w/ DJ ($10)
Saturday, October 21
7-11pm - One Year Celebration ft dinner and House Brand ($15)
Wednesdays
7-9pm - Line Dancing Lessons w/ Marlene Maskell ($7 per person, all levels welcom
Coming Soon
Saturday, October 28
9pm - Halloween Party w/ Jade Eagleson ($10, 19+, prizes for best costumes)
Gordon Best Theatre
216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 876-8884
Saturday, October 21
8-11pm - 24 Hour Project #32 ($15 adults, $10 students)
Hot Belly Mama's
378 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 745-3544
Thursdays
8pm - The Quickshifters (PWYC)
Kawartha Coffee Co.
49 Bolton St., Bobcaygeon
(705) 738-1500
Thursday, October 19
5-7pm - Impact32 presents Bobcaygeon Small Business Networking
Marley's Bar & Grill
17 Fire Route 82 Catalina Bay, Buckhorn
(705) 868-2545
Friday, October 20
6-9pm - Sonny & Cloudy
Saturday, October 21
6-9pm - Kayla Howran & Jack Marks
Coming Soon
Friday, October 27
6-9pm - Blue Hazel
McThirsty's Pint
166 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 743-2220
Thursdays
10pm - Jan Schoute
Fridays
10pm - Brian Haddlesey
Mondays
10pm - Trivia Night
Tuesdays
9pm - Topper Tuesdays w/ DJ Jake Topper
Wednesdays
9pm - Cody Watkins
The Mill Restaurant and Pub
990 Ontario St., Cobourg
(905) 377-8177
Thursday, October 19
7pm - Greg Hannah Band
Coming Soon
Thursday, October 26
7pm - Bridget Foley & Mike Graham
Murphy's Lockside Pub & Patio
3 May St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-1100
Thursday, October 19
6:30-10:30pm - Remembering Joni Barnett w/ music by Belinda & Terry, North Country Express (by invitation only)
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
Pappas Billiards
407 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-9010
Thursdays
7-10pm - Open Mic
Pastry Peddler
17 King St., Millbrook
(705) 932-7333
Coming Soon
Friday, October 27
6:30pm - Harvest Beer Pairing Dinner w/ live music by Mike Graham Jazz Band ($60 per person)
Saturday, October 28
6:30pm - Harvest Beer Pairing Dinner w/ live music by Mike Graham Jazz Band ($60 per person)
Pattie House Smokin' Barbecue
6675 Highway 35, Coboconk
(705) 454-8100
Saturday, October 21
9pm - B&B Blues Band
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078
Saturday, October 21
9:30pm - High Waters Band
Red Dog Tavern
189 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 741-6400
Friday, October 20
10pm - The Pack AD ($10, available at www.ticketscene.ca/events/19058/)
Saturday, October 21
10pm - Elliott Brood w/ Odd Years ($20, available at www.ticketscene.ca/events/18330/)
VIDEO: "Dig A Little Hole" - Elliott Brood
Tuesdays
10pm - Open mic w/ Matt Diamond
Coming Soon
Thursday, October 26
10pm - Kasador
Friday, October 27
10pm - Burlesque w/ The Uptown Women & Heartless Romantics ($10 at door)
Saturday, October 28
10pm - Helldevilles
Friday, November 3
9pm - Emily Burgess Debut CD Release ft Ryan and Sam Weber ($10)
Thursday, November 9
10pm - Deep Dark Woods ($12, available at www.ticketscene.ca/events/19184/)
Friday, November 17
10pm - The Elwins and Fast Romantics ($10, available at www.ticketscene.ca/events/19080/)
Thursday, November 23
10pm - One Bad Son ($10, available at www.ticketscene.ca/events/19034/)
Riley's
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
Sapphire Room
137 Hunter St., Peterborough
(705) 749-0409
Wednesday, October 25
4-7pm - Fleshy Thud & Public Energy Precarious Festival Launch w/ live music by Steelburner
Shots
379 George Street K9H 3R2, Peterborough
(705) 749-9315
Wednesdays
10pm - Wednesday House Party
The Social
295 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 874-6724
Thursdays
Throwback Thursday
Fridays
Nashville Night
Saturdays
Saturday Night Live w/ live music & DJ
Sundays
Sunday Funday
Monday, October 23
5:30pm - Peterborough Sales & Ad Club Oktoberfest Social (free for members, $75 for guests)
Tuesdays
Social Circuit Games Night
Wednesdays
Student Pub Night w/ live music
Coming Soon
Friday, October 27
10pm - Nashville Night presents The Abrams ($5 general admission, $10 Fast Track)
Southside Pizzeria
25 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough
(705) 748-6120
Fridays
9am-12pm - Open mic ($2);
The Spill
414 George St., Peterborough
(705) 748-6167
NOTE
The Spill has permanently closed. Read our story.
The Trend
110 London St., Peterborough
(705) 750-1265
Thursday, October 19
7-11pm - Songwriting Workshop and Open Mic Night
The Venue
286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008
Coming Soon
Saturday, October 28
7-10pm - Art Gallery of Peterborough It's all about ART! Gala Auction
Friday, November 10
8pm - Produce for Veterans presents Ambush, Dean James, Austin Carson Band, Sticks N' Tones ($25 til August 31, $30 advance, $35 at door)
Friday, November 17
7pm - USS w/ Ascot Royals ($25-30+ fees, available at www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1479651)
Sunday, November 19
1-10pm - A Day of Music to Benefit Ricky Young ($25)
White House Hotel
173 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 741-2444
Coming Soon
Friday, October 27
8pm - Halloween Haunt for United Way ($5)
