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 27 to Wednesday, October 3.
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 29
10pm - Head of the Trent Official After Party ($10 in advance at http://clubaria.ca/event.cfm?cart&showTimingID=199597)
Coming Soon
Thursday, October 11
9pm - NoNeon & Never Jaded present NoNeon Peterborough w/ Hunter Siegel, Botnek, Chuurch, Pray First
Arlington Pub
32990 Highway 62, Maynooth
(613) 338-2080
Saturday, September 29
9pm - Noah Zacharin ($10)
VIDEO: "Find My Baby", "In the Heather", "Lester Brown", "Ten Tons of Road" - Noah Zacharin
Coming Soon
Saturday, October 6
9pm - The Weber Brothers ($10)
Arthur's Pub
930 Burnham St., Cobourg
(905) 372-2105
Thursday, September 27
8pm - Karaoke night
Friday, September 28
8-11pm - DC Guitarman
Saturday, September 29
8-11pm - Bill Craig
Sunday, September 30
4:30-8pm - Celtic Afternoon with Ugly Horse
Monday, October 1
7-9pm - Rob Phillips
Tuesday, October 2
7:30pm - Beatles Tribute w/ Don Owen & Bruce Longman
Wednesday, October 3
8pm - Open mic
Bancroft Eatery and Brew Pub
4 Bridge St., Bancroft
(613) 332-3450
Friday, September 28
8:30pm - Washboard Hank & The Wringers
Coming Soon
Friday, November 30
9pm - Knuckel Hed ($5)
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, September 27
7:30-11:30pm - 5th Anniversary Party - Jazz and Blues w/ Marsala Lukianchuk and the Rob Phillips Trio
Friday, September 28
5pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Steve Waters & Cartwright Boundary
Saturday, September 29
5pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Cadillacs
Sunday, September 30
3pm - Chic 'n Pot Pi
Monday, October 1
7-11pm - Crash and Burn w/ Rick & Gailie
Tuesday, October 2
7pm - The Randy Hill Band w/ Jacques Graveline
Wednesday, October 3
7pm - Nicholas Campbell & Friends
Coming Soon
Thursday, October 4
7:30-11:30pm - Jazz and Blues w/ Marsala Lukianchuk and the Rob Phillips Trio
Friday, October 5
5pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Classic Collective
Saturday, October 6
5pm - Hillary Dumoulin; 8:30pm - House Brand
Sunday, October 7
3pm - Bluegrass Menagerie
Boathouse Cafe at Golden Beach Resort
7100 County Rd.18, Roseneath
(905) 342-5366
Saturday, September 29
6-9pm - Jim Bob
Coming Soon
Saturday, November 10
6-9pm - Morgan Rider
Boiling Over's Coffee Vault
148 Kent St. W., Lindsay
(705) 878-8884
Friday, September 28
7-9pm - Do Good Badlies
The Cat & The Fiddle Cobourg
38 Covert St., Cobourg
(905) 377-9029
Friday, September 28
7pm - Madman’s Window
Champs Sports Bar
203 Simcoe St., Peterborough
(705) 742-3431
Thursdays
7pm - Open mic
Chemong Lodge
764 Hunter St., Bridgenorth
(705) 292-8435
Thursdays
5-9pm - Pianist Barry McMullen (dining room)
Fridays
5-9pm - Pianist Barry McMullen (dining room)
Wednesdays
5-9pm - Pianist Barry McMullen (dining room)
The Church-key Pub & Grindhouse
26 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 653-0001
Wednesday, October 3
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
Coming Soon
Friday, October 5
Side Street
Saturday, October 13
Live On The Line
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Coming Soon
Friday, October 5
8:30-11pm - Open Mic with John Dawson
Dr. J's BBQ & Brews
282 Aylmer St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5717
Wednesday, October 3
6-10pm - FriendsGiving w/ music by Cary Shields ($35 dinner and complimentary beverage)
Dreams of Beans
138 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 742-2406
Wednesday, October 3
8pm - Jazz Night with Marsala Lukianchuk & The Imports
Frank's Pasta and Grill
426 King St. E., Cobourg
(905) 372-2727
Friday, September 28
9pm-12am - Karaoke; 12am - DJ
Saturday, September 29
8pm - Urban Angel; 11:30pm - DJ
Wednesday, October 3
8-11pm - Open Mic
Coming Soon
Saturday, October 6
8pm - Hexenklad, Sinisfear, Battlebear , and Astrologist; 11:30pm - DJ
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Saturday, September 29
2pm & 10pm - The Hit Disturbers
Wednesday, October 3
8-11pm - Open Mic w/ Clayton Yates & Rob Foreman
The Garnet
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-0107
Friday, September 28
10pm - The Venisons with Yankee Line Joe and the Banquet Beer Boys ($5)
Saturday, September 29
9pm - Theresa McKay and Neil Clark w/ Little Fire Brigade ($10 or PWYC)
Sunday, September 30
7pm - STPS Peterborough showcase ft Vicotria Mohr-Blakeney, Scott Cecchin, Hannah Collins (free, donations accepted))
Tuesday, October 2
Sara Romano, Sarah Fazakerly
Wednesday, October 3
8pm - Rae Spoon w/ respectfulchild ($13 in advance at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3590683, $15 at door)
Coming Soon
Thursday, October 4
9pm - Youngbloods w/ Megan Nash, PR Newman, Owen Meany's Batting Stance
Friday, October 5
5-7pm - Forselli Friday ft Chris Moore; 9pm - Geoff Berner, Orkestar Kriminal
Saturday, October 6
9pm - Erika Werry, Postmodern Cowboys
Sunday, October 7
7pm - Mock Deer (Ricky Damiani)
Golden Wheel Restaurant
6725 Highway 7, Peterborough
(705) 749-6838
Thursday, September 27
7-9pm - Pop Country Line Dancing Lessons w/ Tina O'Rourke (beginner plus to intermediate, $7)
Wednesday, October 3
7-9pm - Line Dancing Lessons w/ Marlene Maskell ($7 per person, all levels welcome)
Coming Soon
Saturday, October 27
7pm - Halloween Party ft Rye Street ($25 or $10 for show only at 8pm)
Gordon Best Theatre
216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 876-8884
Friday, September 28
8pm - Players Toronto presents "Magical Mystery Tour Bus" improv comedy & music ($15 with proceeds to charity, tickets at www.playersto.com/events/peterborough-show)
Coming Soon
Friday, October 12
8pm - Peace Sand Rest Album Release w/ Hungry Lake, Martian Broadcloack, Velvet Bison, Deathsticks ($8 at door, $15 includes CD)
Hot Belly Mama's
378 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 745-3544
Coming Soon
Sunday, October 14
1-4pm - Jazz jam
Junction Nightclub
253 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 743-0550
Friday, September 28
10pm - Country Night w/ DJ Bill Porter ($5 cover)
Marley's Bar & Grill
17 Fire Route 82 Catalina Bay, Buckhorn
(705) 868-2545
Friday, September 28
7-10pm - Kayla Howran
Saturday, September 29
8-10pm - Midnight Vesta ($25)
McGillicafey's Pub & Eatery
13 Bridge St.. N., Hastings
(705) 696-3600
Thursday, September 27
7-11pm - Karaoke w/ Jefrey Danger
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, September 27
7pm - Down Beat
Coming Soon
Thursday, October 4
7pm - Andy Earle
Murphy's Lockside Pub & Patio
3 May St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-1100
Coming Soon
Thursday, October 4
8pm - 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 27
7-10pm - Open Mic
Saturday, September 29
1-3pm - Shipwrecked Saturdays with Keigan & Whitney and special musical guest
Partista Café
23 Bridge St., Bancroft
613-630-0063
Friday, September 28
8-10pm - Home Routes presents Meredith Axelrod ($20 at door)
Pastry Peddler
17 King St., Millbrook
(705) 932-7333
Friday, September 28
7pm - Robert Atyeo ($20)
Publican House Brewery
300 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5743
Friday, September 28
7:30-9:30pm - Shai Peer
Saturday, September 29
8-10pm - Mike Graham Duo
Sunday, September 30
3-6pm - Ace and the Kid
Coming Soon
Friday, October 5
8-10pm - Shai Peer
Saturday, October 6
8-10pm - Mike Graham Duo
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078
Fridays
8pm - Open mic hosted by Andy McDonald
Tuesdays
8pm - Open mic hosted by Bobby Watson
Red Dog Tavern
189 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 741-6400
Friday, September 28
Metal Show
Saturday, September 29
10pm - Union City w/ The Bowtie Killers ($5 at door)
Sunday, September 30
2pm - "Helping Addi" benefit concert & silent auction ft True Confessions, Ken Tizzard, Bridget Foley & Gospel Girls, & more (PWYC at door, donations welcomed, more info at www.helpingaddi.ca)
Tuesday, October 2
9pm - Open mic w/ Matt Diamond (sign up at 8pm)
Coming Soon
Thursday, October 5
7:30pm - David Player Memorial Show ft Devil$ Cross, Colt Harley, Century Stylez, Shane & Sean, Death by Art School ($10)
Friday, October 12
The Crooked, Say Ritual, Tijuana Jesus
Saturday, October 13
10pm - Classified ($30 or $89 VIP, in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/21742/)
Friday, October 26
9pm - Halloween Bash '18 w/ Marion Cinder & Throne to the Wolves ($10 cover, 2 for $15)
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
Sapphire Room
137 Hunter St., Peterborough
(705) 749-0409
Monday, October 1
6-8pm - Community Kitchen ft DC Guitarman ($30 per person, proceeds to Kinsmen Minor Football)
The Social
295 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 874-6724
Saturday, September 29
10pm - Head of The Trent After Pary ft Austin Carson Band
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 Trend
110 London St., Peterborough
(705) 750-1265
Coming Soon
Wednesday, October 10
7-10pm - Trent Music Society presents Open Mic Night
Turtle John's Pub & Restaurant
64 John St., Port Hope
(905) 885-7200
Saturday, September 29
10pm - Postman Dan & The Milkmen
The Twisted Wheel
379 Water St., Peterborough
Thursday, September 27
7-10pm - Washboard Hank's Backroom Bazaar
The Venue
286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008
Saturday, September 29
5:30-10pm - Two Rooms Live ($139.95 for dinner & show, $65 for 8pm show only, advance tickets at https://eventpass.ca/events/two-rooms-live-elton-john-bernie-taupin-the-venue-9-28/)
Coming Soon
Tuesday, October 16
8pm - Merkules w/ Caspian, Evil Ebenezer, Lil Windex, & more ($35 or $100 VIP, in advance at www.ephin.com/products/merkules-peterborough-on-oct-16th-19?variant=12409371918416)
Saturday, November 10
7:30pm - Cold Creek County charity concert w/ Big City Lights & Rob Donaldson Band ($25-$50 in advance at https://cabinmedia.ca/coldcreekcounty)
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 28
5-9pm - High Waters Band
Saturday, September 29
5-9pm - High Waters Band
