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, May 31 to Wednesday, June 6.
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.
Arlington Pub
32990 Highway 62, Maynooth
(613) 338-2080
Saturday, June 2
9pm - Derek Harrison and Bobby Dove ($10)
Coming Soon
Saturday, June 9,
9pm - Broken Harmony ($10)
Arthur's Pub
930 Burnham St., Cobourg
(905) 372-2105
Thursday, May 31
8pm - Karaoke night
Friday, June 1
8pm - Busker Brothers
Saturday, June 2
8pm - Madman's Window
Sunday, June 3
4:30-8pm - Celtic Sunday w/ Tom And Rick
Tuesday, June 5
7:30pm - Beatles Tribute w/ Don Owen & Bruce Longman
Wednesday, June 6
8pm - Open mic
Coming Soon
Friday, June 8
8pm - Andy Earle
Saturday, June 9
8pm - Bill Craig
Sunday, June 10
4:30-8pm Celtic Afternoon With Ugly Horse
Bancroft Eatery and Brew Pub
4 Bridge St., Bancroft
(613) 332-3450
Thursday, May 31
8pm - Jam Session w/ Wino Blues Band and Open Mic Night (bring your own instruments)
Coming Soon
Saturday, June 16
9pm - Curtis' Charity Drag Party ft Simma Downe, Penelope Strange, Lizzy Strange, Mona Pleazure ($25)
Beard Free Brewing
649 Unit 4 The Parkway, Peterborough
(705) 775-2337
Saturday, June 2
2-5pm - Gordy Craig
Coming Soon
Saturday, June 9
2-5pm - Mr J.
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, May 31
7:30-11:30pm - Jazz and Blues w/ Marsala Lukianchuk and the Rob Phillips Trio
Friday, June 1
5-8pm - Cheryl Casselman; 8:30pm - Pop Machine
Saturday, June 2
5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - House Brand
Sunday, June 3
3-6pm - Bluegrass Menagerie
Monday, June 4
7-11pm - Crash and Burn w/ Rick & Gailie
Tuesday, June 5
7pm - Open mic w/ Randy Hill
Wednesday, June 6
7pm - Nicholas Campbell
Coming Soon
Thursday, June 7
7:30-11:30pm - Jazz and Blues w/ Marsala Lukianchuk and the Rob Phillips Trio
Friday, June 8
5-8pm - Sean Hully; 8:30pm - Groove Authority
Saturday, June 9
5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Christine Atrill Band
Sunday, June 10
3pm - Buckle Busters
Boathouse Cafe at Golden Beach Resort
7100 County Rd.18, Roseneath
(905) 342-5366
Wednesday, June 6
6-9pm - Derrick Zuber
Coming Soon
Wednesday, June 13
6-9pm - Tyler Cochrane
Boiling Over's Coffee Vault
148 Kent St. W., Lindsay
(705) 878-8884
Friday, June 1
7-9pm - Gerald Van Halteren
Coming Soon
Friday, June 15
6-9pm - Open mic
Canoe & Paddle
18 Bridge St., Lakefield
(705) 651-1111
Coming Soon
Tuesday, June 12
8pm - Hunt the Hare ($10)
The Cat & The Fiddle Cobourg
38 Covert St., Cobourg
(905) 377-9029
Friday, June 1
8pm - The Quickshifters
Coming Soon
Friday, June 8
8pm - Tyler Cochran
The Cat & The Fiddle Lindsay
49 William St. N., Lindsay
(705) 878-4312
Coming Soon
Saturday, June 23
6pm - Summer Bash fundraiser for Haliburton & Kawartha Lakes Victim Services ft Harry Peterson Band ($10)
Champs Sports Bar
203 Simcoe St., Peterborough
(705) 742-3431
Thursdays
7pm - Open mic
Chemong Lodge
764 Hunter St., Bridgenorth
(705) 292-8435
Friday, June 1
7-11pm - Ken DeChamp & Earl Wilfong
Saturday, June 2
7-11pm - Live music TBA
Coming Soon
Friday, June 8
7-11pm - Waters Edge
The Church-key Pub & Grindhouse
26 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 653-0001
Thursday, May 31
8pm - Open mic
Friday, June 1
5pm - Queen & Sons; 8pm - Disco Night with Billy
Saturday, June 2
8pm - Shawn Dore
Monday, June 4
Trivial Pursuit
Tuesday, June 5
OpinioNation w/ Bill Davenport
Wednesday, June 6
8pm - Whiskey Wednesday w/ Ken Tizzard
Coming Soon
Thursday, June 7
7pm - Open Mic
Friday, June 8
5pm - David Papple; 8pm - Sue & Mike
Saturday, June 9
8pm - Tim Bastmeyer
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
Dobro Restaurant & Bar
287-289 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 775-9645
Friday, June 1
10pm - Live music (TBA)
Saturday, June 2
10pm - Live music (TBA)
Wednesday, June 6
Open stage
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Coming Soon
Friday, June 8
8:30pm - Open Mic
Saturday, June 9
8pm - Blues with Mike Biggar ($10, in advance at www.eventbrite.ca/e/blues-with-mike-biggar-tickets-45578139442)
Saturday, June 16
8pm - Canadian Blues Legends: Jesse O'Brien and Chris Caddell ($20, in advance at www.eventbrite.ca/o/dominion-hotel-7925441443)
Frank's Pasta and Grill
426 King St. E., Cobourg
(905) 372-2727
Friday, June 1
9pm-12am - Karaoke; 12am - DJ
Saturday, June 2
5pm - 6 Year Anniversary Celebration w/ guest of honour MP Kim Rudd and music by Aaron & Deanna (5pm) and Head Case (8pm) w/ DJ McPimpin at 11:30pm
Wednesday, June 6
8-11pm - Open Mic
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Friday, June 1
10pm - DJ Loco Joe
Saturday, June 2
2pm & 10pm - Spitfire Kings
Coming Soon
Friday, June 8
10pm - DJ Loco Joe
Saturday, June 9
2pm & 10pm - Marty And The Mojos
The Garnet
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-0107
Thursday, May 31
8pm - Teenage Wedding and with Martian Broadcloak ($8)
Friday, June 1
8pm - Steelburner, The Quadrupeds of North America ($7)
Sunday, June 3
9pm - Cruel Bloom, The Corporate Life, & more ($7 or PWYC)
Tuesday, June 5
8pm - Bad Strangers & Paper Shakers ($10 at door)
Golden Wheel Restaurant
6725 Highway 7, Peterborough
(705) 749-6838
Thursday, May 31
7-9pm - Pop Country Line Dancing Lessons w/ Tina O'Rourke (beginner plus to intermediate, $7)
Saturday, June 2
8:30pm - Jade Eagleson fundraiser for Centreville Presbyterian Church Youth Mission Trip w/ DJ Vince Steeenburg ($15 in advance, $18 at door)
Wednesday, June 6
7-9pm - Line Dancing Lessons w/ Marlene Maskell ($7 per person, all levels welcome)
Hot Belly Mama's
378 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 745-3544
Thursday, May 31
6-8pm - Keigan & Whitney; 8pm - Quickshifters
Junction Nightclub
253 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 743-0550
Friday, June 1
10pm - Y2K Flashback w/ DJ Bill Porter (no cover)
Kawartha Coffee Co.
58 Bolton St., Bobcaygeon
(705) 738-1500
Coming Soon
Friday, July 6
6-9pm - Impact 32 presents Bloom Town Bash ft food, karaoke, henna artist, and more. Themed attire encouraged, all proceeds to support Vibrant Village initiatives ($25 til June 25, $30 after, available at www.visitbobcaygeon.com, Kawartha Coffee Co., Impact 32 Welcome Centre at the locks)
Marley's Bar & Grill
17 Fire Route 82 Catalina Bay, Buckhorn
(705) 868-2545
Friday, June 1
7-10pm - Patrick Maloney
Saturday, June 2
7-10pm - Blue Hazel
McGillicafey's Pub & Eatery
13 Bridge St.. N., Hastings
(705) 696-3600
Thursday, May 31
7-11pm - Karaoke w/ Jefrey Danger
Friday, June 1
8pm - Scott Maybee
Saturday, June 2
8pm - Gillies' Live Mic
Wednesday, June 6
7-10:30pm - Open mic
McThirsty's Pint
166 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 743-2220
Thursdays
9pm - Live music with JJ Thompson
Fridays
10pm - Live music with Brian Haddlesey
SatSaturdays
10pm - Live music with Brian Haddlesey
Sundays
8pm - Open stage hosted by Ryan Van Loon
Mondays
9:30pm - Trivia Night hosted by Cam Green
Tuesdays
9pm - Vintage Tuesdays ft Brendan Lawless
Wednesdays
9pm - Live music
The Mill Restaurant and Pub
990 Ontario St., Cobourg
(905) 377-8177
Thursday, May 31
7pm - Ryan Lacroix
Coming Soon
Thursday, June 7
7pm - Jazz Tonic
Moody's Bar & Grill
3 Tupper St., Millbrook
(705) 932-6663
Coming Soon
Saturday, June 16
2pm - Emily Burgess Band
Murphy's Lockside Pub & Patio
3 May St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-1100
Tuesday, June 5
7-9pm - North Country Express
Coming Soon
Thursday, June 7
8-11pm - Open Mic Night
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
Saturday, June 2
1-3pm - Shipwrecked Saturdays with Keigan & Whitney
Publican House Brewery
300 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5743
Friday, June 1
8-10pm - Shai Peer
Saturday, June 2
8-10pm - Cindy and Scott
Sunday, June 3
3-6pm - Wylie Harold
Coming Soon
Friday, June 8
6-11pm - Kawartha Craft Beer Festival After Party with Tony Silvestri
Saturday, June 9
6-11pm - Kawartha Craft Beer Festival After Party with Kate Suhr, Melissa Payne, and Kevin Foster
Red Dog Tavern
189 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 741-6400
Thursday, May 31
10pm - Bif Naked ($25 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/20815/)
Friday, June 1
9pm - Rock For A Cure 2018 breast cancer fundraiser ft Kerry Jayne, Niall, Ty Wilson, Dandy Lyon Wine, Paper Shakers, FAF, Communal Darts (all ages, $10 or $15 for two tickets)
Tuesday, June 5
9pm - Open mic w/ Matt Diamond (sign up at 8pm)
Coming Soon
Thursday, June 7
David Bowie Tribute
Friday, June 8
8pm - Broken Harmony "Time Will Tell" record release party ($10, advance tickets at www.ticketscene.ca/events/21155/)
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
Riverside Grill & Gazebo - Holiday Inn
150 George St, Peterborough
(705) 743-1144
Coming Soon
Friday, June 22
6-10pm - Friday Night Blues Series featuring Jack de Keyzer ($10)
The Social
295 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 874-6724
Friday, June 1
10pm - Nashville Night
Saturday, June 2
10pm - Ivory Hours w/ Paper Shakers
Southside Pizzeria
25 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough
(705) 748-6120
Fridays
9am-12pm - Open mic ($2)
The Twisted Wheel
379 Water St., Peterborough
Thursday, May 31
7-10pm - Washboard Hank's Weekly Live Music Backroom Bazaar w/ special guest Terry McEvoy
Tuesday, June 5
Bring Your Own Vinyl Night w/ Jonny Trash
Coming Soon
Saturday, June 9
7-10pm - Grand Opening Party ft live music, food, drink specials, games, vinyl DJs, and dancing
The Venue
286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008
Friday, June 1
7pm - RiseUp TV Tour Spring 2008 hosted by Roger Boucher and ft Ian Kurz, Taylor Merrick, Missy Knott, and more ($10)
Coming Soon
Saturday, June 23
8pm - Matt Mays w/ Modern Space ($19.99 or $22.50, available in advance at www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1678499)
White House Hotel
173 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 741-2444
Friday, June 1
4-8pm - Christine Atrill Band
Wild Blue Yonder Pub at Elmhirst's Resort
1045 Settlers Line, Keene
(705) 295-4591
Tuesday, June 5
7-9pm - Live on the Boardwalk ft The BelleRegards
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Coming Soon
Tuesday, June 12
7-9pm - Live on the Boardwalk ft The Al Black Trio
