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, September 6 to Wednesday, September 12.
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
Friday, September 7
10pm - Trent VS Fleming
Saturday, September 8
10pm - ARIA Houseparty
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
Friday, September 7
7pm - Benefit concert for Kerry O'Connor ($10 at door)
Saturday, September 8
9pm - Karaoke
Arthur's Pub
930 Burnham St., Cobourg
(905) 372-2105
Thursday, September 6
8pm - Karaoke night
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
Monday, September 10
7-9pm - Rob Phillips
Tuesday, September 11
7:30pm - Beatles Tribute w/ Don Owen & Bruce Longman
Wednesday, September 12
8pm - Open mic
Bancroft Eatery and Brew Pub
4 Bridge St., Bancroft
(613) 332-3450
Coming Soon
Friday, September 28
8:30pm - Washboard Hank & The Wringers
Beard Free Brewing
649 Unit 4 The Parkway, Peterborough
(705) 775-2337
Sunday, September 9
2-5pm - Sean Hully
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, 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
Monday, September 10
7-11pm - Crash and Burn w/ Rick & Gailie
Tuesday, September 11
7pm - Open mic w/ Randy Hill
Wednesday, September 12
7pm - Nicholas Campbell & Friends
Coming Soon
Thursday, September 13
7:30-11:30pm - Jazz and Blues w/ Marsala Lukianchuk and the Rob Phillips Trio
Friday, September 14
5pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Blue Hazel
Saturday, September 15
5pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Fabulous Tonemasters
Sunday, September 16
3pm - Tom Eastland Triage
Boathouse Cafe at Golden Beach Resort
7100 County Rd.18, Roseneath
(905) 342-5366
Saturday, September 8
6-9pm - Tyler Wilson
Coming Soon
Saturday, September 15
6-9pm - Derrick Zuber
Saturday, November 10
6-9pm - Morgan Rider
Boiling Over's Coffee Vault
148 Kent St. W., Lindsay
(705) 878-8884
Thursday, September 6
7-9pm - 21 Charities fundraiser ft Brooks Robinson & Dennis Carmichael (entry by donation)
Friday, September 7
7-9pm - Gerald Van Halteren
The Cat & The Fiddle Cobourg
38 Covert St., Cobourg
(905) 377-9029
Friday, September 7
7pm - Shaun Savoy
The Ceilie (Trent University student pub)
1600 West Bank Dr., Peterborough
(705) 748-1011
Thursday, September 6
Now open!
Champs Sports Bar
203 Simcoe St., Peterborough
(705) 742-3431
Thursdays
7pm - Open mic
Chemong Lodge
764 Hunter St., Bridgenorth
(705) 292-8435
Thursday, September 6
5-9pm - Pianist Barry McMullen (dining room)
Wednesday, September 12
5-9pm - Pianist Barry McMullen (dining room)
The Church-key Pub & Grindhouse
26 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 653-0001
Wednesday, September 12
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
Dobro Restaurant & Bar
287-289 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 775-9645
Friday, September 7
10pm - Live music TBA (no cover)
Saturday, September 8
10pm - Live music TBA (no cover)
Wednesday, September 12
Open stage
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Friday, September 7
8:30pm - Open Mic with John Dawson
Coming Soon
Friday, September 14
8pm - The Dawson Moulton Project (no cover)
Thursday, September 20
8pm - Lipbone Redding ($15, advance tickets at www.eventbrite.ca/e/lipbone-redding-live-tickets-455934733060)
Saturday, September 22
8pm - Chris Smith Band ($15, advance tickets at www.eventbrite.ca/e/chris-smith-band-live-tickets-46334162728)
Dreams of Beans
138 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 742-2406
Wednesday, September 12
8pm - Jazz Night with Marsala Lukianchuk & The Imports
Frank's Pasta and Grill
426 King St. E., Cobourg
(905) 372-2727
Friday, September 7
9pm-12am - Karaoke; 12am - DJ
Saturday, September 8
8pm - The Project with Johnny Sweet; 11:30pm - DJ
Wednesday, September 12
8-11pm - Open Mic
Coming Soon
Saturday, September 15
8pm - Mainstreet; 11:30pm - DJ
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Friday, September 7
10pm - Karaoke w/ DJ Loco Joe
Saturday, September 8
2pm & 10pm - Brave and Crazy
Wednesday, September 12
8-11pm - Open Mic w/ Clayton Yates & Rob Foreman
Coming Soon
Saturday, September 15
2pm & 10pm - Blue Print
The Garnet
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-0107
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
Monday, September 10
The Blackrats
Wednesday, September 12
9pm - Scott Somerville, Kira Sheppard, Jake Nicoll, Ilia Nicoll ($5-$10 or PWYC)
VIDEO: "Too Slow" - Kira Sheppard and Jake Nicoll
Coming Soon
Thursday, September 13
5pm - Pints N Politics; 9pm - Petunia, The Minimalist Jug Band ($10)
Friday, September 14
5pm - Forselli Friday; 9pm - Outer Rooms
Sunday, September 16
3-8pm - Borderless Bound Records & RC4G Peterborough present Pride Jam
Golden Wheel Restaurant
6725 Highway 7, Peterborough
(705) 749-6838
Wednesday, September 12
7-9pm - Line Dancing Lessons w/ Marlene Maskell ($7 per person, all levels welcome)
Coming Soon
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
Thursday, September 6
8-11pm - Fin de Fiesta presents "Salvaje" ($25 at door)
Coming Soon
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)
Hot Belly Mama's
378 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 745-3544
Thursday, September 6
8pm - The Quickshifters
Coming Soon
Sunday, September 16
1-4pm - Monthly jazz jam
Junction Nightclub
253 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 743-0550
Thursday, September 6
10pm - Urban Thursday featuring DJ King Bizzy
Friday, September 7
10pm - Country Night w/ DJ Bill Porter ($5 cover)
Saturday, September 8
10pm - Full Send hosted by Nelk Boys
Kawartha Coffee Co.
58 Bolton St., Bobcaygeon
(705) 738-1500
Saturday, September 1
8pm - Karaoke
Coming Soon
Saturday, September 15
3-7pm - Mayhemingways
Marley's Bar & Grill
17 Fire Route 82 Catalina Bay, Buckhorn
(705) 868-2545
Friday, September 7
7-10pm - Emily Burgess
Saturday, September 8
7-10pm - Blue Hazel
Coming Soon
Saturday, September 29
8-10pm - Midnight Vesta ($25)
McGillicafey's Pub & Eatery
13 Bridge St.. N., Hastings
(705) 696-3600
Thursday, September 6
7-11pm - Karaoke w/ Jefrey Danger
Friday, September 7
8pm - Live music (TBA)
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
Coming Soon
Thursday, September 13
7pm - Northern Hearts
Moody's Bar & Grill
3 Tupper St., Millbrook
(705) 932-6663
Thursday, September 6
8:30pm - Open mic
Oasis Bar & Grill
31 King St. E., Cobourg
(905) 372-6634
Sundays
5:30pm - PHLO
Pappas Billiards
407 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-9010
Thursday, September 6
7-10pm - Open Mic
Saturday, September 8
1-3pm - Shipwrecked Saturdays with Keigan & Whitney and special musical guest
Partista Café
23 Bridge St., Bancroft
613-630-0063
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)
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078
Friday, September 7
8pm - Open mic hosted by Andy McDonald
Tuesday, September 11
8pm - Open mic hosted by Bobby Watson
Red Dog Tavern
189 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 741-6400
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)
Tuesday, September 11
9pm - Open mic w/ Matt Diamond (sign up at 8pm)
Coming Soon
Thursday, September 13th
Comedy at the Red Dog
Saturday, September 15
9pm - Rainbow Romp Pride Edition dance for LGBT+ and supporters ft DJ Jeffary Fudge ($5 at door with all proceeds going to Rainbow Services Organization)
Saturday, September 29
10pm - Union City w/ The Bowtie Killers ($5 at door0
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/)
Friday, November 16
10pm - The Kents ($10 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/21990/)
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, September 7
9pm - Punch Douglas
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 Twisted Wheel
379 Water St., Peterborough
Thursday, September 6
7-10pm - Backroom Bazaar hosted by Washboard Hank and Mountain Muriel ft McDonnel Street Gospel Quartet
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 (SOLD OUT)
Monday, November 19
8:30pm - Sebastian Bach ($40, available at www.ticketscene.ca/events/21940/)
White House Hotel
173 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 741-2444
Friday, September 7
5-9pm - Odd Man Rush
Saturday, September 8
5-9pm - Odd Man Rush
Coming Soon
Friday, September 14
5-9pm - Christine Atrill Band
Saturday, September 15
5-9pm - Christine Atrill Band
