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 26 to Wednesday, August 1.
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
Saturday, July 28
10pm - Full Moon
Arlington Pub
32990 Highway 62, Maynooth
(613) 338-2080
Saturday, July 28
9pm - Young Doctors In Love ($10)
Coming Soon
Saturday, August 4
9pm - Maynooth Pride ft f DJs Sean Cassidy & Kloudliner. ($5)
Arthur's Pub
930 Burnham St., Cobourg
(905) 372-2105
Thursday, July 26
8pm - Karaoke night
Friday, July 27
8-11pm - Laurence Stevenson
Saturday, July 28
8-11pm - Kassy Gray and Jesse Orser
Sunday, July 29
4:30-8pm - Celtic Afternoon with Ugly Horse
Monday, July 30
7-9pm - Brian Ferris
Tuesday, July 31
7:30pm - Beatles Tribute w/ Don Owen & Bruce Longman
Wednesday, August 1
8pm - Open mic
Coming Soon
Friday, August 3
8-11pm - Chris Devlin
Bancroft Eatery and Brew Pub
4 Bridge St., Bancroft
(613) 332-3450
Friday, July 27
9pm - Hungerford Station
Saturday, July 28
9pm - Karoake
Coming Soon
Friday, August 3
9pm - Little Red Wagon
Friday, August 10
9pm - Steve Argent Band
Friday, August 17
9pm - Instant Replay
Friday, August 31
9pm - Tragically Hits Parking Lot Party
Beard Free Brewing
649 Unit 4 The Parkway, Peterborough
(705) 775-2337
Saturday, July 28
2-5pm - Electric Catfish
Sunday, July 29
2-4pm - Sean Hully Jazz Group
Coming Soon
Saturday, August 4
2-5pm - Cellar Door
Sunday, August 5
2-4pm - House Brand
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, July 26
7:30-11:30pm - Jazz and Blues w/ Marsala Lukianchuk and the Rob Phillips Trio
Friday, July 27
5pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Game of Tones
Saturday, July 28
12-2pm - DeLorean 'car show' (weather permitting) w/ music by Nicholas Campbell; 5pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Groove Authority
Sunday, July 29
3pm - Doug Horner
Monday, July 30
7-11pm - Crash and Burn w/ Rick & Gailie
Tuesday, July 31
7pm - Open mic w/ Randy Hill
Wednesday, August 1
7pm - Nicholas Campbell & Friends
Coming Soon
Thursday, August 2
7:30-11:30pm - Jazz and Blues w/ Marsala Lukianchuk and the Rob Phillips Trio
Friday, August 3
5pm - Cheryl Casselman; 8:30pm - Emily Burgess
Saturday, August 4
5pm - Taylor Angus; 8:30pm - House Brand
Sunday, August 5
3pm - Bluegrass Menagerie
Boathouse Cafe at Golden Beach Resort
7100 County Rd.18, Roseneath
(905) 342-5366
Wednesday, August 1
7pm - Joe & Josh
Coming Soon
Wednesday, August 8
7pm - Derrick Zuber
Boiling Over's Coffee Vault
148 Kent St. W., Lindsay
(705) 878-8884
Friday, July 27
5:30pm - An Acoustic Evening for Lost In a Little Town hosted by The Kents and ft. Daniel Greer, Nathan Truax, Mary-Kate Edwards, Nathan Bottomley (all ages, free)
Coming Soon
Friday, August 3
7-9pm - Gerald Van Halteren
The Cat & The Fiddle Cobourg
38 Covert St., Cobourg
(905) 377-9029
Friday, July 27
7pm - Just Rockn’
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 26
5-9pm - Pianist Barry McMullen (dining room)
Friday, July 27
7-11pm - Paul Hickey and Special Guests
Sunday, July 29
2-6pm - Juan Ernesto and friends (patio)
Wednesday, August 1
5-9pm - Pianist Barry McMullen (dining room)
Coming Soon
Friday, August 3
7-11pm - Tami J. Wilde
The Church-key Pub & Grindhouse
26 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 653-0001
Thursday, July 26
7pm - David Watt Besley
Friday, July 27
8pm - Live music (TBA)
Saturday, July 28
8pm - Live music (TBA)
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
Saturday, July 28
10pm - Mother Leads
Dobro Restaurant & Bar
287-289 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 775-9645
Friday, July 27
10pm - Live music (TBA, no cover)
Saturday, July 28
10pm - Live music (TBA, no cover)
Wednesday, August 1
Open stage
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Saturday, July 28
1-4:30pm - Chris Smith; 8pm - Ian Reid
Sunday, July 29
12-4pm - Sunday Afternoon Family Live with Gospel Gordie and Sinner Shawn
Coming Soon
Friday, August 3
8:30pm - Open mic
Saturday, August 4
1-4:30pm - Chris Smith; 8pm - Jim Love Band
Sunday, August 5
12-4pm - Sunday Afternoon Family Live with Rhythm and Grace
Dreams of Beans
138 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 742-2406
Thursday, July 26
No open mic (closing early at 6pm for holidays)
Wednesday, August 1
8pm - Jazz Night with Marsala Lukianchuk & The Imports
Frank's Pasta and Grill
426 King St. E., Cobourg
(905) 372-2727
Friday, July 27
9pm-12am - Karaoke; 12am - DJ
Saturday, July 28
10pm - Summer Sunset Party w/ DJ McPimpin (wear beach attire for prizes)
Wednesday, August 1
8-11pm - Open Mic
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Friday, July 27
10pm - Karaoke w/ DJ Loco Joe
Saturday, July 28
2pm & 10pm - Ice
Wednesday, August 1
8-11pm - Open Mic w/ Clayton Yates & Rob Foreman
Coming Soon
Friday, August 3
10pm - Karaoke w/ DJ Loco Joe
Saturday, August 4
2pm & 10pm - Quickshifters
The Garnet
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-0107
Thursday, July 26
5pm - Pints N Politics; 8:45pm - A night of Intimate Poetry & Song ft Keara Lightning, Katherine the Mad, Bodyhorrorgenre, Gwynception (PWYC, proceeds go to support Carol Warrior's Family Campaign)
Friday, July 27
9pm - Steelburner, Kat Und Die Kunst ($10)
Saturday, July 28
Bellyflop
Monday, July 30
8pm - Andy and the Fun Machine, Lance Isaacs, Little Rapids
Tuesday, July 31
8pm - Jazzmania
Coming Soon
Friday, August 3
9pm - Sean Conway and the Postmodern Cowboys
Saturday, August 4
9pm - Daniel Romano w/ Charlotte Cornfield ($15)
Golden Wheel Restaurant
6725 Highway 7, Peterborough
(705) 749-6838
Coming Soon
Saturday, August 25
8pm - Benefit Dance for Dale & Cindy Price ft Blue Mood and Relativity ($15 for 2 in advance, $10 per person at door)
Gordon Best Theatre
216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 876-8884
Coming Soon
Saturday, August 4
9pm - Strange CD release party w/ Parsons Man and Last Call Cuties ($10 or PWYC)
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 27
8pm - Culgin and Bell
Coming Soon
Friday, August 3
8:30-11:30pm - Ken and Lauren
Saturday, August 4
9-11:30pm - Muddy Hack
Holiday Inn Peterborough Waterfront
150 George St, Peterborough
(705) 743-1144
Friday, July 27
6-10pm - Friday Night Blues Series featuring Jerome Godboo ($10)
VIDEO: "Why Don't You Love Me" - Jerome Godboo with Godboogie
Coming Soon
Friday, August 3
6-10pm - Friday Night Blues Series featuring Paul Reddick ($10)
Hot Belly Mama's
378 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 745-3544
Thursday, July 26
6-8pm - Keigan & Whitney; 8pm - Quickshifters
Junction Nightclub
253 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 743-0550
Friday, July 27
10pm - Country Night w/ DJ Bill Porter ($5 cover)
Kawartha Coffee Co.
58 Bolton St., Bobcaygeon
(705) 738-1500
Coming Soon
Sunday, August 5
1-3pm - Gillian Nicola
McGillicafey's Pub & Eatery
13 Bridge St.. N., Hastings
(705) 696-3600
Thursday, July 26
7-11pm - Karaoke w/ Jefrey Danger
Wednesday, August 1
7-10:30pm - Open mic
Coming Soon
Friday, August 3
8pm - Cindy & Scott
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 26
7pm - Bruce Longman
Coming Soon
Thursday, August 16
7pm - Down Beat
Moody's Bar & Grill
3 Tupper St., Millbrook
(705) 932-6663
Coming Soon
Thursday, August 2
9pm - Open Mic - Ladies Night Edition
Murphy's Lockside Pub & Patio
3 May St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-1100
Tuesday, July 31
7-9pm - North Country Express
Coming Soon
Thursday , August 2
8pm - Open mic
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 26
7-10pm - Open Mic
Saturday, July 28
1-3pm - Shipwrecked Saturdays with Keigan & Whitney and special musical guest
Publican House Brewery
300 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5743
Friday, July 27
6-9pm - Shai Peer
Saturday, July 28
7-10pm - Chris McLeod
Sunday, July 29
3-6pm - Kevin Foster
Coming Soon
Friday, August 3
6-9pm - JJ and Alyssa
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078
Tuesday, July 31
8pm - Open mic hosted by Bobby Watson
Red Dog Tavern
189 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 741-6400
Thursday, July 26
9pm - Open Mic After Party ft 25 musical guests and open mic (donations welcome at door, see www.facebook.com/events/2134741890143268/ for more info)
Friday, July 27
10pm - Misfits in Action
Saturday, July 28
Union City
Tuesday, July 31
9pm - Open mic w/ Matt Diamond (sign up at 8pm)
Coming Soon
Friday, August 3
9pm - Living Dead Girl w/ John Ellis & Villain ($10)
Saturday, August 11
8pm - Bend Sinister w/ Kristian Montano & Bowtie Killers ($10)
Saturday, August 18
11pm - Peterborough Folk Festival After-Party
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
The Social
295 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 874-6724
Friday, July 27
4-7pm - Live music on the patio; 8:30pm - Symply Skynyrd ($5)
Saturday, July 28
10pm - Live music TBA
Sunday, July 29
2-5pm - Live music on the patio
Southside Pizzeria
25 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough
(705) 748-6120
Fridays
9am-12pm - Open mic hosted by Jim Russel
Tuesdays
9am-12pm - Open mic hosted by Art Lajambe
Sweet Bottoms Cafe
19 Colborne St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-7506
Saturday, July 28
7-10pm - Open Mic for elementary school age kids
The Twisted Wheel
379 Water St., Peterborough
Thursday, July 26
7-10pm - Backroom Bazaar hosted by Washboard Hank & with special musical guests Missy Knott and Adam Tario
Saturday, July 28
10pm - Swayze! 80's Party (dress up to win)
Coming Soon
Saturday, August 18
10pm - The Spades at Peterborough Folk Festival After Party
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)
Wild Blue Yonder Pub at Elmhirst's Resort
1045 Settlers Line, Keene
(705) 295-4591
Tuesday, July 31
7-9pm - Live on the Boardwalk ft Odd Man Rush (no cover)
Coming Soon
Tuesday, August 7
7-9pm - Live on the Boardwalk ft Gordon Leadfoot (no cover)
