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, July 5 to Wednesday, July 11.
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.
Amandala's
375 Water St., Peterborough
(705) 749-9090
Thursday, July 5
6:30pm - Thursday Night Jazz with the Mike Graham Band (reservations recommended)
ARIA
331 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 743-0333
Saturday, July 7
10pm - Blue Jays Night
Arlington Pub
32990 Highway 62, Maynooth
(613) 338-2080
Friday, July 6
8pm - The Hoot In M'noot open mic hosted by Stevie Wutnot
Saturday, July 7
9pm - The Dinner Is Ruined ($10)
Coming Soon
Saturday, July 14
9pm - Alan Black &The Steady Band
Arthur's Pub
930 Burnham St., Cobourg
(905) 372-2105
Thursday, July 5
8pm - Karaoke night
Friday, July 6
8-11pm - Kassy Gray & Jesse Orser
Saturday, July 7
8-11pm - Shawn Nelson
Sunday, July 8
4:30-8pm - Celtic Afternoon with Madman's Window
Tuesday, July 10
7:30pm - Beatles Tribute w/ Don Owen & Bruce Longman
Wednesday, July 11
8pm - Open mic
Coming Soon
Friday, July 13
8-11pm - Brian Bracken
Saturday, July 14
8-11pm - Madman's Window
Sunday, July 15
4:30-8pm - Celtic Afternoon with Tom and Rick
Beard Free Brewing
649 Unit 4 The Parkway, Peterborough
(705) 775-2337
Saturday, July 7
2-5pm - Julia Tynes
Coming Soon
Saturday, July 14
2-5pm - Eileen & Rob
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, July 5
7:30-11:30pm - Jazz and Blues w/ Marsala Lukianchuk and the Rob Phillips Trio
Friday, July 6
5-8pm - Cheryl Casselman; 8:30pm - Pop Machine
Saturday, July 7
5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - House Brand
Sunday, July 8
3pm - Wylie Harold
Monday, July 9
7-11pm - Crash and Burn w/ Rick & Gailie
Tuesday, July 10
7pm - Open mic w/ Randy Hill
Wednesday, July 11
7pm - Nicholas Campbell & Friends
Coming Soon
Thursday, July 12
7:30-11:30pm - Jazz and Blues w/ Marsala Lukianchuk and the Rob Phillips Trio
Friday, July 13
8:30pm - Classic Collective
Saturday, July 15
5-8pm - Latchford & Greig; 8:30pm - Christine Atrill
Sunday, July 15
3pm - Washboard Hank and the Wringers
Boiling Over's Coffee Vault
148 Kent St. W., Lindsay
(705) 878-8884
Friday, July 6
7-9pm - Bombshell Deluxe w/ Caleb Van Halteren
Tuesday, July 10
7-9pm - Queer Coffee: Games Night
Coming Soon
Friday, July 13
7-9pm - Emily Erhart
The Cat & The Fiddle Cobourg
38 Covert St., Cobourg
(905) 377-9029
Friday, July 6
8pm - Michael Schatte
Champs Sports Bar
203 Simcoe St., Peterborough
(705) 742-3431
Thursdays
7pm - Open mic
Chemong Lodge
764 Hunter St., Bridgenorth
(705) 292-8435
Thursday, July 5
5-9pm - Pianist Barry McMullen (dining room)
Friday, July 6
7-11pm - Ken DesChamp & Earl Wilfong
Wednesday, July 11
5-9pm - Pianist Barry McMullen (dining room)
Coming Soon
Friday, July 13
7-11pm - Waters Edge
The Church-key Pub & Grindhouse
26 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 653-0001
Friday, July 6
8pm - David Papple
Saturday, July 7
2-5pm - Queen & Son; 8:30pm - Lynn Jackson
Monday, July 9
Trivial Pursuit
Tuesday, July 10
OpinioNation w/ Bill Davenport
Wednesday, July 11
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
The Cow & Sow Eatery
38 Colborne St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-5111
Coming Soon
Saturday, July 14
10pm - Tungsten
Dobro Restaurant & Bar
287-289 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 775-9645
Friday, July 6
10:30pm - Haus of Dope (PWYC)
Saturday, July 7
10pm - Live music (TBA, no cover)
Wednesday, July 11
Open stage
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Friday, July 6
8:30pm - Open Mic
Saturday, July 7
1-4:30pm - Chris Smith; 8pm - Chadmire & Taylor
Sunday, July 8
12-4pm - Sunday Afternoon Family Live with Blaine Burnie and Bluegrass Gospel Statesmen
Coming Soon
Saturday, July 14
1-4:30pm - Chris Smith; 8pm - Custom Blend
Sunday, July 15
12-4pm - Sunday Afternoon Family Live with Gospel Gordie and Sinner Shawn
Dreams of Beans
138 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 742-2406
Thursday, July 5
8pm - Open Mic Night with Jacques Graveline (no cover)
Wednesday, July 11
8pm - Jazz Night with Marsala Lukianchuk & The Imports
Frank's Pasta and Grill
426 King St. E., Cobourg
(905) 372-2727
Friday, July 6
9pm-12am - Karaoke; 12am - DJ
Saturday, July 7
7-10pm - Cobourg Dance - Salsa & Swing presents Social Dance Night; 10:30pm - DJ Brown Town
Wednesday, July 11
8-11pm - Open Mic
Coming Soon
Saturday, July 14
8pm - Urban Angel; 11:30pm - DJ McPimpin
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Friday, July 6
10pm - Karaoke w/ DJ Loco Joe
Saturday, July 7
2pm & 10pm - Armour Dogs
Wednesday, July 11
8-11pm - Open Mic w/ Clayton Yates & Rob Foreman
Coming Soon
Thursday, July 12
8pm - Buck Tingley
Friday, July 13
10pm - Karaoke w/ DJ Loco Joe
Saturday, July 14
2pm & 10pm - Johnny Max Band
The Garnet
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-0107
Thursday, July 5
5pm - Pints N Politics; 7-10pm - Jimmy Pearson w/ Shannon Roszell ($10 or PWYC)
Saturday, July 7
9pm - Brenda, Crazy Bones, Beef Boys ($10 or PWYC)
Tuesday, July 10
8pm - Kerry Jane McMaster
Wednesday, July 11
8pm - Pat LePoidevin w/ Colin Weeks ($8 or PWYC)
Coming Soon
Thursday, July 12
5pm - Pints N Politics; 9pm - Mimi O'Bonsawin
Friday, July 13
5pm - Forselli Friday w/ Ali McCormick; 9pm - James Clayton & The Daze w/ Mary-Kate Edwards ($10 or PWYC)
Saturday, July 14
8pm - Kakagi, Quirks ($10)
Sunday, July 15
Jessica Speziale + Across The Board
Golden Wheel Restaurant
6725 Highway 7, Peterborough
(705) 749-6838
Thursday, July 5
7-9pm - Pop Country Line Dancing Lessons w/ Tina O'Rourke (beginner plus to intermediate, $7)
Saturday, July 7
CANCELLED - 8pm - Odd Man Rush ($20, includes dinner at 7pm)
Wednesday, July 11
7-9pm - Line Dancing Lessons w/ Marlene Maskell ($7 per person, all levels welcome)
Gordon Best Theatre
216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 876-8884
Coming Soon
Sunday, July 15
7:3pm - Young Guns Quartet ($15 in advance at https://yongegunsquartet.com/yonge-guns-all-in/, $20 at door)
Thursday, September 8
8-11pm - FIn de Fiesta presents "Salvaje" ($25 in avance at The Only or www.eventbrite.ca/e/fin-de-fiesta-flamenco-presents-salvaje-at-gordon-best-theatre-in-peterborough-tickets-46725918480, $25 at door)
Hastings House Restaurant & Bar
27 Front St. W., Hastings
(705) 696-3301
Friday, July 6
9-11:30pm - Muddy Hack
Saturday, July 7
8:30pm - Sheldon Renouf
Coming Soon
Friday, July 20
8pm - Al Lerman
Hot Belly Mama's
378 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 745-3544
Thursday, July 5
6-8pm - Keigan & Whitney; 8pm - Quickshifters
Coming Soon
Sunday, July 15
1-4pm - Jazz jam session
Junction Nightclub
253 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 743-0550
Friday, July 6
10pm - Y2K Flashback w/ DJ Bill Porter (no cover)
Kawartha Coffee Co.
58 Bolton St., Bobcaygeon
(705) 738-1500
Friday, July 6
6-9pm - Bloom Town Bash ft food, karaoke, henna artist, and more. Themed attire encouraged. ($30, available at www.visitbobcaygeon.com, Kawartha Coffee Co., Impact 32 Welcome Centre at the locks)
Sunday, July 8
7-11pm - Canada Day Karaoke
Marley's Bar & Grill
17 Fire Route 82 Catalina Bay, Buckhorn
(705) 868-2545
Friday, July 6
7-10pm - Melissa Payne
Saturday, July 7
7-10pm - Blue Hazel
Coming Soon
Friday, July 13
7-10pm - Washboard Hank
Saturday, July 14
7-10pm - Lenny Bull
McGillicafey's Pub & Eatery
13 Bridge St.. N., Hastings
(705) 696-3600
Thursday, July 5
7-11pm - Karaoke w/ Jefrey Danger
Friday, July 6
8pm - Live music (TBA)
Wednesday, July 11
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, July 5
7pm - Invisible Sideman
Coming Soon
Thursday, July 12
7pm - Wicklow
Moody's Bar & Grill
3 Tupper St., Millbrook
(705) 932-6663
Thursday, July 5
8-11pm - Open Mic
Murphy's Lockside Pub & Patio
3 May St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-1100
Thursday, July 5
8-11pm - Open Mic Night
Tuesday, July 10
7-9pm - North Country Express
Coming Soon
Thursday, July 19
8:30pm - The Kents Acoustic Show ($25 in advance at Murphy's)
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, July 5
7-10pm - Open Mic
Saturday, July 7
1-3pm - Shipwrecked Saturdays with Keigan & Whitney and special musical guest
Publican House Brewery
300 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5743
Friday, July 6
6-8pm - Shai Peer
Saturday, July 7
7-10pm - Joe Bulger
Sunday, July 8
3-6pm - Ace and The Kid
Coming Soon
Friday, July 13
6-8pm - House Brand
Saturday, July 14
7-10pm - Rob Phillips
Sunday, July 15
3-6pm - Kevin Foster
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078
Friday, July 6
8pm - Open Mic hosted by Jacques Graveline
Coming Soon
Friday, July 13
8pm - Thunderkatz
Red Dog Tavern
189 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 741-6400
Thursday, July 5
10pm - Hip Hop show ft Locksmith and Junk ($20 in advance, $25 at door)
Friday, July 6
10pm - Ian K. with Present Tense
Saturday, July 7
8:30pm - Ready The Prince w/ Onionface and Heartless Romantics ($10)
VIDEO: "Drunk Without A Drug" - Ready The Prince
Sunday, July 8
5-10pm - Oppressed Logic w/ Dirty Bird and Knifehammer ($10)
Tuesday, July 10
9pm - Open mic w/ Matt Diamond (sign up at 8pm)
Coming Soon
Friday, July 13
10pm - Indian Handcrafts w/ Cross Dog ($10)
Saturday, July 14
Bring 'em Back
Monday, July 16
10pm - Five Alarm Funk and My Son the Hurricane ($20, in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/20851/)
Saturday, July 21
9pm - Heartless Romantics W// GURTH, Niall, and Sonorous ($10 or 2 for $12 before 10pm)
Saturday, July 28
Union City
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
Friday, July 6
6-10pm - Friday Night Blues Series featuring Chuck Jackson (Downchild lead vocalist) ($10
Coming Soon
Friday, July 13
6-10pm - Friday Night Blues Series featuring Johnny Max ($10)
The Social
295 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 874-6724
Friday, July 6
4-7pm - Live music on the patio (TBA); 8:30pm - Nashville Night ft live music
Saturday, July 7
2-5pm - Northern Souls on the patio; 9pm - Saturday Night Live ft Northern Soul
Coming Soon
Saturday, July 14
10pm - The Marvills
Saturday, July 21
8pm - The Tragically Hits
Southside Pizzeria
25 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough
(705) 748-6120
Fridays
9am-12pm - Open mic hosted by Jim Russell and Don Borrow ($2)
The Twisted Wheel
379 Water St., Peterborough
Thursday, July 5
7-10pm - Backroom Bazaar hosted by Washboard Hank with special musical guest Cluny Macpherson.
Saturday, July 7
10pm - With It! 60s Mod Soul Dance Party ft DJ Nico & Jonny Trash
The Venue
286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008
Coming Soon
Tuesday, August 7
8pm - Matt Mays w/ Modern Space ($12.99 - $22.50, in advance at www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1678499)
Tuesday, October 16
8pm - Merkules w/ Caspian, Evil Ebenezer, Lil Windex ($35 or $100 VIP, in advance at www.ephin.com/products/merkules-peterborough-on-oct-16th-19?variant=12409371918416)
White House Hotel
173 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 741-2444
Saturday, July 7
4-8pm - Fabulous Tonemasters
Wild Blue Yonder Pub at Elmhirst's Resort
1045 Settlers Line, Keene
(705) 295-4591
Tuesday, July 10
7-9pm - Live on the Boardwalk ft Ty Wilson (no cover)
Coming Soon
Tuesday, July 17
7-9pm - Live on the Boardwalk ft Cellar Door (no cover)
