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, March 15 to Wednesday, March 21.
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, March 16
10:30pm - St. Practice Day Pong Tournament
Saturday, March 17
10:30pm - St. Patrick's Day Party
Arlington Pub
32990 Highway 62, Maynooth
(613) 338-2080
Friday, March 16
8pm - Open mic
Saturday, March 17
9pm - St Patrick's Day w/ Phil Hughes and friends ($5)
Coming Soon
Saturday, March 24
8:30pm - Cabin Fever w/ DJ Sean Cassidy ($5 w/ $2 going to Maynooth & Area Food Bank)
Arthur's Pub
930 Burnham St., Cobourg
(905) 372-2105
Thursday, March 15
8pm - Karaoke night
Friday, March 16
8pm - Madman's Window
Saturday, March 17
St. Patrick's Day w/ Tom Leighton and Rick Bauer (12-4pm), Greg Dowey (4-8pm) and DC Guitarman (8pm-12am)
Sunday, March 18
4:30-8pm - Celtic Sunday w/ Tom Leighton and Rick Bauer
Monday, March 19
6pm - Rob Phillips
Tuesday, March 20
7:30pm - Beatles Tribute w/ Don Owen & Bruce Longman
Wednesday, March 21
8pm - Open mic
Bancroft Eatery and Brew Pub
4 Bridge St., Bancroft
(613) 332-3450
Friday, March 16
9pm - Tri County Kick-off Party w/ BJ the DJ (no cover)
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, March 15
7:30-11pm - Jazz and Blues w/ Marsala Lukianchuk and the Rob Phillips Trio
Friday, March 16
5-8pm - Tyler Koke; 8:30pm - Pop Machine
Saturday, March 17
1pm - Mike Longergan; 4:30pm - Terry Finn/4 Front; 8:30pm - Four Lanes Wide
Sunday, March 18
3-6pm - Sean Hulley
Monday, March 19
7-11pm - Rick & Gailie
Tuesday, March 20
7pm - Open mic w/ Randy Hill
Wednesday, March 21
7pm - Nicholas Campbell
Coming Soon
Thursday, March 22
7:30-11pm - Jazz and Blues w/ Marsala Lukianchuk and the Rob Phillips Trio
Friday, March 23
5-8pm - Tonya Bosch; 8:30pm - Classic Collective
Saturday, March 24
8:30pm - Northern Soul
Sunday, March 25
3-6pm - Odd Man Rush
Boathouse Cafe at Golden Beach Resort
7100 County Rd.18, Roseneath
(905) 342-5366
Saturday, March 17
6-9pm - St. Patrick's Day w/ Tyler Cochrane
Coming Soon
Saturday, March 24
6-9pm - Blackberry Jam
Boiling Over's Coffee Vault
148 Kent St. W., Lindsay
(705) 878-8884
Friday, March 16
7-9pm - Open Mic Night
Coming Soon
Friday, March 23
7-8pm - Songwriters' Circle
Canoe & Paddle
18 Bridge St., Lakefield
(705) 651-1111
Saturday, March 17
8-11pm - St. Patrick's Day w/ Hunt The Hare
VIDEO: "Hunt the Hare"
The Cat & The Fiddle Cobourg
38 Covert St., Cobourg
(905) 377-9029
Saturday, March 17
8pm - St. Patrick's Day w/ Madman's Window
The Ceilie (Trent University student pub)
1600 West Bank Dr., Peterborough
(705) 748-1011
Coming Soon
Thursday, March 22
7:30-11pm - Dub Trinity (all ages)
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, March 15
8pm - Tuborg
Friday, March 16
5pm - Blindsided Blues (Mick Manning, Ian Davis, Peter Thorn, Chris Lingard, John Beach)
Saturday, March 17
St. Patrick's Day ft Lucas Ferrill and Jessica Ferrill (5pm) and Culgin and Bell (9pm)
Monday, March 19
Trivial Pursuit
Tuesday, March 20
OpinioNation w/ Bill Davenport
Wednesday, March 21
8pm - Whiskey Wednesday w/ Ken Tizzard
Coach & Horses Pub
16 York St. S., Lindsay
(705) 328-0006
Thursdays
10pm - Open Mic w/ Gerald Vanhalteren
Fridays
9:30pm - Karaoke Night w/ DJ. Ross
Wednesdays
7-11pm - Live music
Coming Soon
Saturday, March 31
4pm - 30 Year Anniversary Celebration ft Harry Peterson Band at 7pm
The Cow & Sow Eatery
38 Colborne St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-5111
Saturday, March 17
8pm - Campfire Karaoke
Dobro Restaurant & Bar
287-289 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 775-9645
Friday, March 16
10pm - Live music TBA (no cover)
Saturday, March 17
11am - Live music all day
Wednesday, March 21
Open stage
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Coming Soon
Friday, April 27
8pm - Lance Anderson and Roly Platt ($20, available at www.eventbrite.ca/e/canadian-blues-legends-anderson-platt-in-concert-tickets-42823752998)
Dr. J's BBQ & Brews
282 Aylmer St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5717
Saturday, March 17
St. Patrick's Day Bash ft Hal Draper (12-3pm), Kate Kelly & Bobby Watson (3-6pm), Present Tense (6-9pm), and Northern Soul (9pm-12am)
Coming Soon
Saturday, March 24
1:30-5pm - PMBA Deluxe Blues Jam hosted by Kim Doolittle, Kirsten Addis, and Emily Burgess (by donation, PMBA t-shirts available for $25)
Frank's Pasta and Grill
426 King St. E., Cobourg
(905) 372-2727
Friday, March 16
9pm-12am - Karaoke; 12am - DJ
Saturday, March 17
St. Patrick’s Day w/ Little Lake (8pm) and DJ McPimpin (11:30pm)
Wednesday, March 21
8-11pm - Open Mic
Coming Soon
Saturday, March 24
8pm - Joker; 11:30pm - DJ
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Friday, March 16
10pm - DJ Loco Joe
Saturday, March 17
3-6pm & 9pm - St. Patrick's Day w/ Washboard Hank & the Shananigans
Wednesday, March 21
8pm - Open mic w/ Rob Foreman and Clayton Yates
Coming Soon
Friday, March 23
10pm - DJ Loco Joe
Saturday, March 24
2pm & 10pm - Blueprint
The Garnet
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-0107
Thursday, March 15
5pm - Pints N Politics; 9pm - Pat Maloney. Mary-Kate Edwards, Patrick Dorie ($10)
Friday, March 16
5pm - Forselli Fridays; 9pm - Deux Trois, Maximum Chill, People You Meet Outside Bars
Saturday, March 17
5-7pm - Chester Babcock
Monday, March 19
9pm - Noah Derksen w/ Mary-Kate Edwards ($7-$10)
Coming Soon
Thursday, March 22
5pm - Pints N Politics
Friday, March 23
5pm - Forselli Fridays w/ Ben Rough; 9pm - Huttch w/ Paper Shakers
Saturday, March 24
10pm - Famines, Pseudo, Belly Flop ($8)
Sunday, March 25
8pm - Nick Ferrio, Shadowhand
Golden Wheel Restaurant
6725 Highway 7, Peterborough
(705) 749-6838
Thursday, March 15
7-9pm - Pop Country Line Dancing Lessons w/ Tina O'Rourke (beginner plus to intermediate, $7)
Saturday, March 17
8pm - St. Patrick's Day Party ft House Brand ($20 for dinner at 7pm and music)
Wednesday, March 21
7-9pm - Line Dancing Lessons w/ Marlene Maskell ($7 per person, all levels welcome)
Coming Soon
Saturday, April 14
7pm - Odd Man Rush ($20 for dinner and show)
Gordon Best Theatre
216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 876-8884
Coming Soon
Saturday, March 24
7-9:30pm - The Wakami Wailers w/ Glen Caradus & Michael Ketemer ($25, proceeds to Camp Kawartha)
Hot Belly Mama's
378 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 745-3544
Thursday, March 15
8pm - Quickshifterst (PWYC)
Junction Nightclub
253 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 743-0550
Saturday, March 17
9pm - St. Patrick's Day w/ DJ Bill Porter
McGillicafey's Pub & Eatery
13 Bridge St.. N., Hastings
(705) 696-3600
Thursday, March 15
7-11pm - Karaoke w/ Jefrey Danger
Friday, March 16
8pm - Live music (TBA)
Saturday, March 17
9pm - St. Paddy's Day Party w/ The Hard to Handle Band
Wednesday, March 21
7-10:30pm - Open mic w/ Phoxy Music
McThirsty's Pint
166 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 743-2220
Thursdays
9pm - Live music with Tony Silvestri
Fridays
10pm - Live music with Brian Haddlesey
Saturday, March 17
12-2pm - Hunt the Hare
Sundays
8pm - Open stage hosted by Ryan Van Loon
Mondays
9:30pm - Trivia Night hosted by Cam Green
Tuesdays
9pm - Topper Tuesdays w/ DJ Jake Topper
Wednesdays
9pm - Live music with Kevin Foster
The Mill Restaurant and Pub
990 Ontario St., Cobourg
(905) 377-8177
Thursday, March 15
7pm - Madman's Window
Saturday, March 17
St. Patrick's Day w/ The Spirits (2pm) and Bruce Longman (4pm)
Coming Soon
Thursday, March 22
7pm - Greg Hannah Band
Murphy's Lockside Pub & Patio
3 May St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-1100
Coming Soon
Friday, March 30
8pm - Jesse Slack
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
Thursday, March 15
7-10pm - Open Mic
Pastry Peddler
17 King St., Millbrook
(705) 932-7333
Coming Soon
Saturday, March 24
5:30pm & 7:45pm - Blues Dinner Night w/ live music by Lotus Wight and Saskia ($50 per person)
Pattie House Smokin' Barbecue
6675 Highway 35, Coboconk
(705) 454-8100
Saturday, March 17
St. Patrick's Day w/ Fiddler Jay (3-6pm) and Al Matthews (6:30-9:30pm)
Publican House Brewery
300 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5743
Friday, March 16
8-10pm - Cale Crowe
Saturday, March 17
St. Patrick's Day w/ live music by Rob Phillips (3-6pm) and Tony Silvestri (8-11pm)
Coming Soon
Friday, March 23
8-10pm - Danny Bronson
Saturday, March 24
8-10pm - Rob Phillips
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078
Saturday, March 17
9:30pm - St. Patrick's Day w/ High Waters Band
Red Dog Tavern
189 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 741-6400
Thursday, March 15
9pm - The Discarded w/ with The Trespassers
Friday, March 16
Connor Clarken
Saturday, March 17
7pm - Colt Harley
Tuesday, March 20
9pm - Open mic w/ Matt Diamond (sign up at 8pm)
Coming Soon
Friday, March 23
10pm - Peterborough Folk Festival presents BA Johnston ($4 before 8pm, $8 after)
Saturday, March 24
Modest Apollo
Friday, March 30
Emily Burgess
Saturday, March 31
Rainbow Romp
Thursday, April 5
Diamond Dave
Saturday, April 7
Hill Dum
Saturday, April 21
Silverhearts
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
Friday, March 16
9pm - Borderless Bound Records presents Luna Li, Shirazi, DJ Molly ($10)
Coming Soon
Friday, March 23
8-10pm - Spoken word featuring Sam Speaks, Niambi Tree, Kristal Jones, Fraser Rishi, Mc Rainbow Maxwell w/ Mary-Kate Edwards opening
The Social
295 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 874-6724
Friday, March 16
10pm - Nashville Night ft Greg Williams
Saturday, March 17
St. Patrick's Day ft Hunt The Hare (3pm), DJ Morgan (5pm), Paper Shakers (8pm), Oh Geronimo (9pm), Austin Carson Band (10:30pm), DJ Morgan (12am) (free cover all day, $5 after 10pm)
VIDEO: "Hunt the Hare"
Southside Pizzeria
25 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough
(705) 748-6120
Fridays
9am-12pm - Open mic ($2)
The Trend
110 London St., Peterborough
(705) 750-1265
Coming Soon
Thursday, March 22
8-11pm - Trent University Music Society Open Mic
Turtle John's Bar & Grill
4620 County Road 45, Cobourg
(905) 377-9113
Friday, March 16
10pm - Joker
Turtle John's Pub & Restaurant
64 John St., Port Hope
(905) 885-7200
Coming Soon
Saturday, March 24
10pm - Cindy & Scott
The Venue
286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008
Saturday, March 17
10pm - Trent International Students' Association Cultural Outreach St. Patrick's Day After Party ft Blinkyindcut, Kizzy Damuth, Kyng Shine & DJ Vin ($10)
Coming Soon
Wednesday, April 11
7pm - I Mother Earth & Finger Eleven ($42.50, available at www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1646010)
White House Hotel
173 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 741-2444
Saturday, March 17
St. Patrick's Day ft Fabulous Tonemasters (4-8pm) and DJ Frost (10pm)
