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, August 2 to Wednesday, August 8.
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, August 4
10pm - Fuego
Arlington Pub
32990 Highway 62, Maynooth
(613) 338-2080
Saturday, August 4
9pm - Maynooth Pride ft f DJs Sean Cassidy & Kloudliner. ($5)
Coming Soon
Saturday, August 11
9pm - Steve Payne & Paul Hobday, ($10)
Arthur's Pub
930 Burnham St., Cobourg
(905) 372-2105
Thursday, August 2
8pm - Karaoke night
Friday, August 3
8-11pm - Chris Devlin
Saturday, August 4
8-11pm - Cale Crowe
Sunday, August 5
4:30-8pm - Celtic Afternoon with Bill Craig
Tuesday, August 7
7:30pm - Beatles Tribute w/ Don Owen & Bruce Longman
Wednesday, August 8
8pm - Open mic
Coming Soon
Friday, August 10
8-11pm - DC Guitarman
Saturday, August 11
8-11pm - Madman's WIndow
Sunday, August 12
4:30-8pm - Celtic Afternoon with Dan Clancy
Bancroft Eatery and Brew Pub
4 Bridge St., Bancroft
(613) 332-3450
Friday, August 3
9pm - Little Red Wagon
Saturday, August 4
9pm - Karoake
Coming Soon
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, August 4
2-5pm - Cellar Door
Sunday, August 5
2-4pm - House Brand
Coming Soon
Saturday, August 11
2-5pm - Mr. Jr.
Sunday, August 12
2-4pm - Mr. Jr.
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
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
Monday, August 6
7-11pm - Crash and Burn w/ Rick & Gailie
Tuesday, August 7
7pm - Open mic w/ Randy Hill
Wednesday, August 8
7pm - Drew Phillips
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 8
7pm - Derrick Zuber
Coming Soon
Wednesday, August 15
7pm - Stan Lampa
Boiling Over's Coffee Vault
148 Kent St. W., Lindsay
(705) 878-8884
Friday, August 3
7-9pm - Gerald Van Halteren
Coming Soon
Friday, August 10
7-9pm - Rob Barg
The Cat & The Fiddle Cobourg
38 Covert St., Cobourg
(905) 377-9029
Friday, August 3
7pm - Darrin Johnson Band
Champs Sports Bar
203 Simcoe St., Peterborough
(705) 742-3431
Thursdays
7pm - Open mic
Chemong Lodge
764 Hunter St., Bridgenorth
(705) 292-8435
Thursday, August 2
5-9pm - Pianist Barry McMullen (dining room)
Friday, August 3
7-11pm - Tami J. Wilde
Sunday, August 5
2-6pm - Juan Ernesto and friends (patio)
Wednesday, August 8
5-9pm - Pianist Barry McMullen (dining room)
Coming Soon
Friday, August 10
7-11pm - Ken DesChamp & Earl Wilfong
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
Friday, August 3
9pm - Shawn Kerrigan
Saturday, August 4
10pm - Live on The Line
Dobro Restaurant & Bar
287-289 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 775-9645
Friday, August 3
10pm - Live music (TBA, no cover)
Saturday, August 4
10pm - Live music (TBA, no cover)
Wednesday, August 8
Open stage
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
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
Coming Soon
Saturday, August 11
1-4:30pm - Chris Smith; 8pm - Mike Glean
Sunday, August 12
12-4pm - Sunday Afternoon Family Live with Gospel Gordie and Sinner Shawn
Dreams of Beans
138 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 742-2406
Thursday, August 2
8pm - Open Mic hosted by Jacques Graveline
Wednesday, August 8
8pm - Jazz Night with Marsala Lukianchuk & The Imports
Frank's Pasta and Grill
426 King St. E., Cobourg
(905) 372-2727
Friday, August 3
9pm-12am - Karaoke; 12am - DJ
Saturday, August 4
7-10pm - Social Night hosted by Gabia; 10:30pm - DJ
Wednesday, August 8
8-11pm - Open Mic
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Friday, August 3
10pm - Karaoke w/ DJ Loco Joe
Saturday, August 4
2pm & 10pm - Quickshifters
Wednesday, August 8
8-11pm - Open Mic w/ Clayton Yates & Rob Foreman
Coming Soon
Friday, August 10
10pm - Karaoke w/ DJ Loco Joe
Saturday, August 11
2pm & 10pm - Tamin Thunder
The Garnet
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-0107
Thursday, August 2
5pm - Pints N Politics
Friday, August 3
9pm - Sean Conway and the Postmodern Cowboys (Diamond Dave Russell, Matt Greco)
Saturday, August 4
5-7pm - Little Fire, Softie; 9pm - Daniel Romano w/ Charlotte Cornfield ($15 at door)
Sunday, August 5
7pm - Show and Tell Poetry Series ft Elisha Rubacha and Conyer Clayton (no cover)
Tuesday, August 7
9pm - Gillian Nicola, Paper Shakers, Mary-Kate Edwards ($10 or PWYC)
VIDEO: "Unconditionally" - Gillian Nicola
Wednesday, August 8
9pm - Punk show ft Disterror, Meowlinda, Gashes ($10 or PWYC)
Coming Soon
Thursday, August 9
5pm - Pints N Politics; 7pm - Trent NDP Pub Night
Friday, August 10
Faiyaz Shah
Saturday, August 11
8pm - Hot Knives w/ The Meringues, 37 Over ($10)
Sunday, August 12
Road Waves
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
Saturday, August 4
9pm - Strange CD release party w/ Parsons Man and Last Call Cuties ($10 or PWYC)
Coming Soon
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, August 3
8:30-11:30pm - Dylan Ireland
Saturday, August 4
9-11:30pm - Muddy Hack
Coming Soon
Friday, August 10
8:30-11:30pm - Sue and Mike
Saturday, August 11
9-11:30pm - Sheldon and Graeme
Holiday Inn Peterborough Waterfront
150 George St, Peterborough
(705) 743-1144
Friday, August 3
6-10pm - Friday Night Blues Series featuring Paul Reddick ($10)
Coming Soon
Friday, August 10
6-10pm - Friday Night Blues Series featuring David Gogo ($10)
Hot Belly Mama's
378 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 745-3544
Thursday, August 2
6-8pm - Keigan & Whitney; 8pm - Quickshifters
Junction Nightclub
253 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 743-0550
Friday, August 3
10pm - Y2K Flashback w/ DJ Bill Porter (no cover)
Sunday, August 5
10pm - Country Night w/ DJ Bill Porter ($5 cover)
Kawartha Coffee Co.
58 Bolton St., Bobcaygeon
(705) 738-1500
Sunday, August 5
1-3pm - Gillian Nicola
VIDEO: "Oh Marie" - Gillian Nicola
McGillicafey's Pub & Eatery
13 Bridge St.. N., Hastings
(705) 696-3600
Thursday, August 2
7-11pm - Karaoke w/ Jefrey Danger
Friday, August 3
8pm - Cindy & Scott
Coming Soon
Friday, August 10
8pm - Cellar Door
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
Coming Soon
Thursday, August 16
7pm - Down Beat
Moody's Bar & Grill
3 Tupper St., Millbrook
(705) 932-6663
Thursday, August 2
CANCELLED - 9pm - Open Mic - Ladies Night Edition
Murphy's Lockside Pub & Patio
3 May St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-1100
Thursday, August 2
8pm - Open mic
Tuesday, August 7
7-9pm - North Country Express
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, August 2
7-10pm - Open Mic
Saturday, August 4
1-3pm - Shipwrecked Saturdays with Keigan & Whitney and special musical guest
Partista Café
23 Bridge St., Bancroft
613-630-0063
Friday, August 3
6-8pm - Mike Schell
Saturday, August 4
7-9pm - Crystal Journey ($25)
Publican House Brewery
300 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5743
Friday, August 3
6-9pm - JJ and Alyssa
Saturday, August 4
7-10pm - Jess and Tay
Sunday, August 5
3-6pm - Ace and The Kid
Coming Soon
Friday, August 10
6-9pm - JJ and Alyssa
Saturday, August 11
7-10pm - Whitney Paget
Sunday, August 12
3-6pm - Tonya Bosch
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078
Tuesday, August 7
8pm - Open mic hosted by Bobby Watson
Red Dog Tavern
189 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 741-6400
Friday, August 3
9pm - Living Dead Girl w/ John Ellis & Villain ($10)
Tuesday, August 7
9pm - Open mic w/ Matt Diamond (sign up at 8pm)
Coming Soon
Thursday, August 9
Red Dog Laughs
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
Sapphire Room
137 Hunter St., Peterborough
(705) 749-0409
Coming Soon
Friday, August 10
9-11pm - Sam Speakz presents "A Word: Gratitude" ft music by Kerry McMaster and poets Niambi, Frasher Rish, Jon Hedderwick
The Social
295 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 874-6724
Friday, August 3
4-7pm - Live music on the patio; 8:30pm - Live music (TBA)
Saturday, August 4
10pm - Live music (TBA)
Sunday, August 5
2-5pm - Live music on the patio ft James Higgins
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
Turtle John's Pub & Restaurant
64 John St., Port Hope
(905) 885-7200
Coming Soon
Saturday, August 25
9:30pm - Comedy Show hosted by Melo and ft JJ Lieberman, Dave Macinnis, Airel Kagan, Nathan Texeira, Kelly Zemnickis, Kevin Ze, Mike Mitchell (no cover)
The Twisted Wheel
379 Water St., Peterborough
Thursday, August 2
7-10pm - Backroom Bazaar hosted by Sean Conway with guests Diamond Dave, The Hunter St Fire Brigade
Saturday, August 4
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
Tuesday, August 7
8pm - Matt Mays w/ Modern Space ($12.99 - $22.50, in advance at www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1678499)
Coming Soon
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)
Saturday, November 17
8:30pm - Sebastian Bach ($40, available at www.ticketscene.ca/events/21740/)
White House Hotel
173 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 741-2444
Friday, August 3
4-8pm - Christine Atrill Band
Saturday, August 4
4-8pm - Christine Atrill Band
Wild Blue Yonder Pub at Elmhirst's Resort
1045 Settlers Line, Keene
(705) 295-4591
Tuesday, August 7
7-9pm - Live on the Boardwalk ft Gordon Leadfoot (no cover)
Coming Soon
Tuesday, August 14
7-9pm - Live on the Boardwalk ft High and Lonesome (no cover)
