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 16 to Wednesday, August 22.
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 18
10pm - Super Hero
Coming Soon
Thursday, September 20
9pm - Frosh Jam 18 (featuring Hydee, Itek, Lukav, Disco Godfathers, Kurrent, Tropical Dust, $lim $ahdlyn, Yody, Chandler F)
Arlington Pub
32990 Highway 62, Maynooth
(613) 338-2080
Saturday, August 18
10pm - FreeDubStar ($10)
Coming Soon
Friday, August 24
9pm - Maqueque ft Jane Bunnett ($25)
Saturday, August 25
9pm - Maqueque ft Jane Bunnett ($25)
Arthur's Pub
930 Burnham St., Cobourg
(905) 372-2105
Thursday, August 16
8pm - Karaoke night
Friday, August 17
8-11pm - Shawn Nelson
Saturday, August 18
8-11pm - Shawn Nelson
Sunday, August 19
4:30-8pm - Celtic Afternoon with Madman's WIndow
Monday, August 20
7-9pm - Rob Phillips
Tuesday, August 21
7:30pm - Beatles Tribute w/ Don Owen & Bruce Longman
Wednesday, August 22
8pm - Open mic
Coming Soon
Friday, August 24
8-11pm - Kassy Gray And Jesse Orser
Sunday, August 26
4:30-8pm - Celtic Afternoon with Ugly Horse
Bancroft Eatery and Brew Pub
4 Bridge St., Bancroft
(613) 332-3450
Friday, August 17
9pm - Dani Strong
Saturday, August 18
9pm - Karoake
Coming Soon
Friday, August 31
9pm - Tragically Hits Parking Lot Party
Beard Free Brewing
649 Unit 4 The Parkway, Peterborough
(705) 775-2337
Thursday, August 16
5-8pm - Homebrewers Meetup
Friday, August 17
8pm - Beers & Boards hosted by The Boardwalk Board Game
Sunday, August 19
2-4pm - Jake Dudas
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, August 16
7:30-11:30pm - Jazz and Blues w/ Marsala Lukianchuk and the Rob Phillips Trio
Friday, August 17
5pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Pop Machine
Saturday, August 18
5pm - Bobby Watson & Kate Kelly; 8:30pm - House Brand
Sunday, August 19
3pm - Tom Eastland Triage
Monday, August 20
7-11pm - Crash and Burn w/ Rick & Gailie
Tuesday, August 21
7pm - Open mic w/ Randy Hill
Wednesday, August 22
7pm - Nicholas Campbell & Friends
Coming Soon
Thursday, August 23
7:30-11:30pm - Jazz and Blues w/ Marsala Lukianchuk and the Rob Phillips Trio
Friday, August 24
5pm - Cheryl Casselman; 8:30pm - Broken Harmony
Saturday, August 25
5pm - 3/4 House Brand; 8:30pm - Flashback
Sunday, August 26
3pm - Joe Bulger
Boathouse Cafe at Golden Beach Resort
7100 County Rd.18, Roseneath
(905) 342-5366
Wednesday, August 22
7pm - Shawn Nelson
Coming Soon
Wednesday, August 29
7pm - Sarah Smith
Boiling Over's Coffee Vault
148 Kent St. W., Lindsay
(705) 878-8884
Friday, August 17
7-9pm - Open mic night hosted by Gerald Van Halteren
Coming Soon
Friday, August 31
7-9pm - James Higgins
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 16
5-9pm - Pianist Barry McMullen (dining room)
Friday, August 17
7-11pm - Tami J. Wilde
Saturday, August 18
7-11pm - Youth performers (patio)
Sunday, August 19
2-6pm - Juan Ernesto and friends (patio)
Wednesday, August 22
5-9pm - Pianist Barry McMullen (dining room)
Coming Soon
Friday, August 24
7-11pm - Paul Hickey and Special Guests
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, August 18
9:30pm - The Do Good Badlies (no cover)
Dobro Restaurant & Bar
287-289 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 775-9645
Thursday, August 16
10pm - Live music TBA (no cover)
Friday, August 17
10pm - Live music TBA (no cover)
Saturday, August 18
10pm - Live music TBA (no cover)
Wednesday, August 22
Open stage
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Saturday, August 18
1-4:30pm - Chris Smith; 8pm - Al Lerman
Sunday, August 19
12-4pm - Sunday Afternoon Family Live with Blaine Burnie and Bluegrass Gospel Statesmen
Coming Soon
Saturday, August 25
1-4:30pm - Chris Smith; 8pm - Suzie Vinnick
Sunday, August 26
12-4pm - Sunday Afternoon Family Live with with Gospel Gordie and Sinner Shawn
Dr. J's BBQ & Brews
282 Aylmer St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5717
Coming Soon
Saturday, August 25
1:30-5pm - PMBA Deluxe Blues Jam hosted by Alan Black & The Steady Band (donations appreciated)
Dreams of Beans
138 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 742-2406
Thursday, August 16
8pm - Open Mic hosted by Jacques Graveline
Wednesday, August 22
8pm - Jazz Night with Marsala Lukianchuk & The Imports
Frank's Pasta and Grill
426 King St. E., Cobourg
(905) 372-2727
Friday, August 17
9pm-12am - Karaoke; 12am - DJ
Saturday, August 18
8:30pm - Casual Friday; 11:30pm - DJ
Wednesday, August 22
8-11pm - Open Mic
Coming Soon
Saturday, August 25
8pm - The StageCoach Riders; 11:30pm - DJ
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Friday, August 17
10pm - Karaoke w/ DJ Loco Joe
Saturday, August 18
2pm & 10pm - 2pm & 10pm - Gator James Band w/ special guest Neil DeChamplain
Wednesday, August 22
8-11pm - Open Mic w/ Clayton Yates & Rob Foreman
Coming Soon
Friday, August 24
10pm - Karaoke w/ DJ Loco Joe
Saturday, August 25
2pm & 10pm - Clutch
The Garnet
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-0107
Thursday, August 16
5pm - Pints N Politics; 8:30pm - Nathan Truax & His Troubles ($10)
Friday, August 17
9pm - Two Suns, Seance Sisters, Beef Boys ($5)
Saturday, August 18
10pm - Whisky Dalliance and Barn Songs ft Sean Conway, Matt Greco, Kayla Howran, Ben Rough
Wednesday, August 22
8pm - The Return of Reverend Ken and Washboard Hank ($15)
VIDEO: "Bailieboro" - Washboard Hank with Reverend Ken and the Lost Followers
Coming Soon
Thursday, August 23
5pm - Pints N Politics; 8:30pm - The Hypochondriacs
Friday, August 24
Tyler Del Pino
Saturday, August 25
Anonymous Dysco
Sunday, August 26
A Keyboards Farewell
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
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)
Saturday, September 15
9pm - Snak The Ripper w/ special guests D-Rec & Known ($25, in advance at www.showpass.com/snakpeterborough/)
Hastings House Restaurant & Bar
27 Front St. W., Hastings
(705) 696-3301
Friday, August 17
8:30-11:30pm - Tim Bastmeyer
Saturday, August 18
9-11:30pm - Ty Wilson
Coming Soon
Friday, August 24
8:30-11:30pm - Patrick Maloney
Saturday, August 25
9-11:30pm - Broken Harmony
Holiday Inn Peterborough Waterfront
150 George St, Peterborough
(705) 743-1144
Friday, August 17
6-10pm - Friday Night Blues Series featuring Bill Durst ($10)
Coming Soon
Friday, August 24
6-10pm - Friday Night Blues Series featuring Cheryl Lescom (($10)
Hot Belly Mama's
378 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 745-3544
Thursday, August 16
6-8pm - Keigan & Whitney; 8pm - Quickshifters
Tuesday, August 21
1-4pm - Monthly jazz jam
Junction Nightclub
253 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 743-0550
Friday, August 17
10pm - Y2K Flashback w/ DJ Bill Porter (no cover)
McGillicafey's Pub & Eatery
13 Bridge St.. N., Hastings
(705) 696-3600
Thursday, August 16
7-11pm - Karaoke w/ Jefrey Danger
Friday, August 17
8pm - Sanchez Band
Coming Soon
Friday, August 24
8pm Cale Crowe
McThirsty's Pint
166 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 743-2220
Thursdays
9pm - Live music with JJ Thompson
Fridays
10pm - Live music with Brian Haddlesey
Saturdays
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, August 16
7pm - Down Beat
Coming Soon
Thursday, August 23
7pm - Greg Hannah
Moody's Bar & Grill
3 Tupper St., Millbrook
(705) 932-6663
Coming Soon
Saturday, August 25
2-5pm - Michael C. Duguay (no cover, donations appreciated)
Murphy's Lockside Pub & Patio
3 May St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-1100
Tuesday, August 21
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 16
7-10pm - Open Mic
Saturday, August 18
1-3pm - Shipwrecked Saturdays with Keigan & Whitney and special musical guest
Partista Café
23 Bridge St., Bancroft
613-630-0063
Friday, August 17
4-6pm - Retrovision
Coming Soon
Friday, August 24
4-6pm - Matt Vanschaik
Publican House Brewery
300 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5743
Friday, August 17
6-9pm - Chris McLeod
Saturday, August 18
7-10pm - Whitney Paget
Sunday, August 19
3-6pm - Ace and the Kid
Coming Soon
Friday, August 24
6-9pm - Shai Peer
Saturday, August 25
7-10pm - Mike Graham
Sunday, August 26
3-6pm - Ace and the Kid
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078
Friday, August 17
8pm - Open mic hosted by Andy McDonald
Tuesday, August 21
8pm - Open mic hosted by Bobby Watson
Red Dog Tavern
189 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 741-6400
Thursday, August 16
Red Dog Laughs
Saturday, August 18
11pm - Peterborough Folk Festival After-Party ft. Kalle Mattson, Tequila Jay & Los Diablos
Sunday, August 19
8pm - Peterborough Folk Festival After-Party & Volunteer Party ft. BA Johnston, Heartless Romantics, and more (by donation)
Tuesday, August 21
9pm - Open mic w/ Matt Diamond (sign up at 8pm)
Coming Soon
Thursday August 23
Connect the Dot
Friday, August 24
Paper Shakers
Saturday, August 25
Noise Grinder and Mudlifter
Saturday, September 1
Heartless Romantics, Say Ritual, Paper Shakers
Friday, September 7
Anvil ($20, in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/21759/)
Saturday, September 8
BA Johnson
Saturday, September 15
Pride Romp
Saturday, September 29
Union City
Saturday, October 13
Classified ($30 or $89 VIP, in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/21742/)
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, August 17
4-7pm - Jayme Lynn Reed Band on the patio; 9-11pm - Jayme Lynn Reed Band
Saturday, August 18
2-5pm - High Waters Band on the patio (no cover); 8:30pm - High Waters Band ($5)
Sunday, August 19
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
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 16
7-10pm - Backroom Bazaar hosted by Washboard Hank with special guest Phil Ardrey
Saturday, August 18
10pm - Peterborough Folk Festival After Party ft The Spades
Coming Soon
Thursday, August 23
7-10pm - Backroom Bazaar hosted by Washboard Hank with special guest Robert Atyeo
The Venue
286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008
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 17
4-8pm - Wednesday Night Special ft Jeremy James, Shea Bailey and Tommy Batton (no cover)
Wild Blue Yonder Pub at Elmhirst's Resort
1045 Settlers Line, Keene
(705) 295-4591
Tuesday, August 21
7-9pm - Live on the Boardwalk ft Blues in the Bottle (no cover)
Coming Soon
Tuesday, August 28
7-9pm - Live on the Boardwalk ft Fred Stillman (no cover)
