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 30 to Wednesday, September 5.
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, September 1
10pm - Get Nauti
Coming Soon
Thursday, September 13
10pm - ARIA Frosh Week ft Loud Luxury ($20 in advance at http://clubaria.ca/event.cfm?cart&showTimingID=198709)
Thursday, September 20
9pm - Frosh Jam 18 featuring Hydee, Itek, Lukav, Disco Godfathers, Kurrent, Tropical Dust, $lim $ahdlyn, Yody, Chandler F ($30 in advance at http://clubaria.ca/event.cfm?cart&showTimingID=198380)
Arlington Pub
32990 Highway 62, Maynooth
(613) 338-2080
Saturday, September 1
9:30pm - Nhapitapi
Arthur's Pub
930 Burnham St., Cobourg
(905) 372-2105
Thursday, August 30
8pm - Karaoke night
Saturday, September 1
8-11pm - Downbeat
Sunday, September 2
4:30-8pm - Celtic Afternoon with Madman's Window
Monday, September 3
7-9pm - Rob Phillips
Tuesday, September 4
7:30pm - Beatles Tribute w/ Don Owen & Bruce Longman
Wednesday, September 5
8pm - Open mic
Coming Soon
Friday, September 7
8-11pm - DC Guitarman
Saturday, September 8
8-11pm - Brian Ruddy
Sunday, September 9
4:30-8pm - Celtic Afternoon with with Tom Leighton and Rick Bauer
Bancroft Eatery and Brew Pub
4 Bridge St., Bancroft
(613) 332-3450
Friday, August 31
8:30pm - Tragically Hits Parking Lot Party ($10)
Saturday, September 1
9pm - Karoake
Coming Soon
Friday, September 28
8:30pm - Washboard Hank & The Wringers
Beard Free Brewing
649 Unit 4 The Parkway, Peterborough
(705) 775-2337
Coming Soon
Saturday, September 22
2-5pm - A Devil's Din
Sunday, September 23
2-5pm - Acoustic Jam
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, August 30
7:30-11:30pm - Jazz and Blues w/ Marsala Lukianchuk and the Rob Phillips Trio
Friday, August 31
5pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Cadillacs
Saturday, September 1
5pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Classic Collective
Sunday, September 2
3pm - Bluegrass Menagerie
Monday, September 3
7-11pm - Crash and Burn w/ Rick & Gailie
Tuesday, September 4
7pm - Open mic w/ Randy Hill
Wednesday, September 5
7pm - Drew Phillips
Coming Soon
Thursday, September 6
7:30-11:30pm - Jazz and Blues w/ Marsala Lukianchuk and the Rob Phillips Trio
Friday, September 7
5pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Christine Atrill
Saturday, September 8
5pm - Hillary Dumoulin & Shane Davey; 8:30pm - House Brand
Sunday, September 9
3pm - Wylie Harold
Boiling Over's Coffee Vault
148 Kent St. W., Lindsay
(705) 878-8884
Friday, August 31
7-9pm - James Higgins
The Cat & The Fiddle Cobourg
38 Covert St., Cobourg
(905) 377-9029
Friday, August 31
7pm - Cheryl Casselman 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 30
5-9pm - Pianist Barry McMullen (dining room)
Friday, August 31
7-11pm - The Donny Woods Band
Wednesday, September 5
5-9pm - Pianist Barry McMullen (dining room)
The Church-key Pub & Grindhouse
26 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 653-0001
Wednesday, September 5
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
Saturday, September 1
10pm - Side Street
Dobro Restaurant & Bar
287-289 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 775-9645
Friday, August 31
10pm - Live music TBA (no cover)
Saturday, September 1
10pm - Live music TBA (no cover)
Wednesday, September 5
Open stage
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Saturday, September 1
1-4:30pm - Chris Smith; 8pm - Chadmire & Taylor
Coming Soon
Friday, September 7
8:30pm - Open Mic with John Dawson
Saturday, September 8
1-4:30pm - Chris Smith
Dreams of Beans
138 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 742-2406
Thursday, August 30
8pm - Open Mic hosted by Jacques Graveline
Wednesday, September 5
8pm - Jazz Night with Marsala Lukianchuk & The Imports
Frank's Pasta and Grill
426 King St. E., Cobourg
(905) 372-2727
Friday, August 31
9pm-12am - Karaoke; 12am - DJ
Saturday, September 1
8pm - Little Lake; 11:30pm - DJ
Wednesday, September 5
8-11pm - Open Mic
Coming Soon
Saturday, September 8
8pm - The Project with Johnny Sweet ; 11:30pm - DJ
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Friday, August 31
10pm - Karaoke w/ DJ Loco Joe
Saturday, September 1
2pm & 10pm - Bax Little Rock Band
Wednesday, September 5
8-11pm - Open Mic w/ Clayton Yates & Rob Foreman
Coming Soon
Friday, September 7
10pm - Karaoke w/ DJ Loco Joe
Saturday, September 8
2pm & 10pm - Brave and Crazy
The Garnet
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-0107
Thursday, August 30
5pm - Pints N Politics; 10pm - Radiation Risks, Gashes, & more TBA ($10)
Friday, August 31
The Slit
Sunday, September 2
8pm - Avery Florence
Tuesday, September 4
9pm - Rob Dickson, Merival, Graven
Wednesday, September 5
Rutherford & Rose
Coming Soon
Thursday, September 6
5pm - Pints N Politics; 9pm - Atelier Ciseaux
Friday, September 7
5pm - Forselli Friday
Saturday, September 8
7pm - Evangeline Gentle and Sam Weber
Golden Wheel Restaurant
6725 Highway 7, Peterborough
(705) 749-6838
Coming Soon
Wednesday, September 12
7-9pm - Line Dancing Lessons w/ Marlene Maskell ($7 per person, all levels welcome)
Thursday, September 13
7-9pm - Pop Country Line Dancing Lessons w/ Tina O'Rourke (beginner plus to intermediate, $7)
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/)
Friday, September 28
8pm - Players presents Magical Mystery Tour Bus Sketch Troupe ($15, in advance at www.playersto.com/events/peterborough-show)
Hastings House Restaurant & Bar
27 Front St. W., Hastings
(705) 696-3301
Saturday, September 1
9pm - Muddy Hack
Holiday Inn Peterborough Waterfront
150 George St, Peterborough
(705) 743-1144
Friday, August 31
6-10pm - Friday Night Blues Series Finale featuring Jack de Keyzer (($10)
Hot Belly Mama's
378 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 745-3544
Thursday, August 30
8pm - Alan Black & Friends
Coming Soon
Sunday, September 16
1-4pm - Monthly jazz jam
Junction Nightclub
253 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 743-0550
Friday, August 31
10pm - Country Night w/ DJ Bill Porter ($5 cover)
Sunday, September 2
10pm - Country Night w/ DJ Bill Porter ($5 cover)
Kawartha Coffee Co.
58 Bolton St., Bobcaygeon
(705) 738-1500
Saturday, September 1
8pm - Karaoke
Marley's Bar & Grill
17 Fire Route 82 Catalina Bay, Buckhorn
(705) 868-2545
Friday, August 31
7-10pm - Kayla Howran
Saturday, September 1
7-10pm - Bad Luck Woman & Her Misfortunates
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Coming Soon
Friday, August 31
7-10pm - Emily Burgess
Saturday, September 1
7-10pm - Blue Hazel
McGillicafey's Pub & Eatery
13 Bridge St.. N., Hastings
(705) 696-3600
Thursday, August 30
7-11pm - Karaoke w/ Jefrey Danger
Friday, August 31
8pm - Gunslingers
Saturday, September 1
8pm - Open mic hosted by Phoxy Music
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 30
7pm - Garage Dog
Moody's Bar & Grill
3 Tupper St., Millbrook
(705) 932-6663
Coming Soon
Thursday, September 6
8:30pm - 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, August 30
7-10pm - Open Mic
Saturday, September 1
1-3pm - Shipwrecked Saturdays with Keigan & Whitney and special musical guest
Partista Café
23 Bridge St., Bancroft
613-630-0063
Friday, August 31
4-6pm - Paul Lobe; 7-11pm - John Foreman's Open Mic Cafe
Coming Soon
Saturday, September 8
7-9pm - Kirtan with Shantdeep
Pastry Peddler
17 King St., Millbrook
(705) 932-7333
Coming Soon
Friday, September 28
7pm - Robert Atyeo ($20)
Publican House Brewery
300 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5743
Friday, August 31
6-9pm - Cale Crowe
Saturday, September 1
7-10pm - Shai Peer
Sunday, September 2
3-6pm - Ace and the Kid
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078
Friday, August 31
8pm - Open mic hosted by Andy McDonald
Tuesday, September 4
8pm - Open mic hosted by Bobby Watson
Red Dog Tavern
189 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 741-6400
Thursday, August 30
7pm - Bywater Blues & Wendy's B-day Bash ($5 or donation at the door. $10 reserved table seating available, visit www.facebook.com/events/658903484469243/)
Friday, August 31
10pm - KingDee & AuCoin
Saturday, September 1
10pm - Heartless Romantics, Say Ritual, Paper Shakers ($10)
Tuesday, September 4
9pm - Open mic w/ Matt Diamond (sign up at 8pm)
Coming Soon
Thursday, August 30
7pm - Bywater Blues & Wendy's B-day Bash ft Mumbo Jumbo Combo, Kerry Jayne, jane e. gray, Cate Morgan, & many more ($5 or donation at the door. $10 reserved table seating available. Call/text Wendy Fischer at 705-808-5175 to reserve a table)
Saturday, September 1
9pm - Heartless Romantics, Say Ritual, Paper Shakers
Friday, September 7
9pm - Anvil ($20, in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/21759/)
Saturday, September 8
9pm - BA Johnston, Deathsticks, Peace Sand Rest ($4 before 10pm, $8 after)
Saturday, September 15
Pride Romp
Saturday, September 29
Union City w/ The Bowtie Killers
Saturday, October 13
10pm - Classified ($30 or $89 VIP, in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/21742/)
Thursday, November 8
10pm - Jesse Roper ($10, in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/21861/)
Thursday, November 8
10pm - Ria Mae ($20, in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/21846/)
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
Serendipitous Old Stuff Lounge
161 Old Hastings Rd., Warkworth
(705) 924-3333
Sunday, September 2
1-5pm - Roy Borden
The Social
295 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 874-6724
Friday, August 31
10pm - Dean James
Saturday, September 1
9pm - Randy Hill Band
Coming Soon
Saturday, September 8
9pm - Molly's Chamber
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
The Thirsty Goose
63 Walton St., Port Hope
Friday, August 31
8pm - Live music (TBA)
Saturday, September 1
8pm - Live music (TBA)
The Twisted Wheel
379 Water St., Peterborough
Thursday, August 30
7-10pm - Backroom Bazaar hosted by Washboard Hank
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 31
5-9pm - Tonemasters
Saturday, September 1
5-9pm - Tonemasters
Coming Soon
Friday, September 7
5-9pm - Odd Man Rush
Saturday, September 8
5-9pm - Odd Man Rush
