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, October 11 to Wednesday, October 17.
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
Thursday, October 11
9pm - NoNeon & Never Jaded present NoNeon Peterborough w/ Hunter Siegel, Botnek, Chuurch, Pray First
Friday, October 12
10pm - Tequilafest
Saturday, October 13
10pm - House Party
Arlington Pub
32990 Highway 62, Maynooth
(613) 338-2080
Saturday, October 13
8pm - Oktoberfest 2018 ft Washboard Hank and Reverend Ken ($10)
Coming Soon
Saturday, October 20
9pm - Mayhemingways w/ Little Fire
Arthur's Pub
930 Burnham St., Cobourg
(905) 372-2105
Thursday, October 11
8pm - Karaoke night
Friday, October 12
8-11pm - Shawn Nelson
Saturday, October 13
8-11pm - Shawn Nelson
Sunday, October 14
4:30-8pm - Celtic Afternoon with Dan Clancey
Monday, October 15
7-9pm - Rob Phillips
Tuesday, October 16
7:30pm - Beatles Tribute w/ Don Owen & Bruce Longman
Wednesday, October 17
8pm - Open mic
Coming Soon
Friday, October 19
8-11pm - Shaun Savoy
Saturday, October 20
8-11pm - Bruce Longman
Bancroft Eatery and Brew Pub
4 Bridge St., Bancroft
(613) 332-3450
Coming Soon
Friday, November 30
9pm - Knuckel Hed ($5)
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, October 11
7:30-11:30pm - 5th Anniversary Party - Jazz and Blues w/ Marsala Lukianchuk and the Rob Phillips Trio
Friday, October 12
5pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Pop Machine
Saturday, October 13
5pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Game of Tones
Sunday, October 14
3pm - Tom Eastland Triage; 7pm - Po' Boy Jeffreys with Dayna Pirso
VIDEO: "Saturday Night Rub" with Po' Boy Jefferys and Dayna Pirso
Monday, October 15
7-11pm - Crash and Burn w/ Rick & Gailie
Tuesday, October 16
7pm - The Randy Hill Band w/ Sean Hully
Wednesday, October 17
7pm - Nicholas Campbell & Friends
Coming Soon
Thursday, October 18
7:30-11:30pm - Jazz and Blues w/ Marsala Lukianchuk and the Rob Phillips Trio
Friday, October 19
5pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Broken Harmony
Saturday, October 20
5pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - 4 Lanes Wide
Sunday, October 21
3pm - 3/4 House Brand
Boathouse Cafe at Golden Beach Resort
7100 County Rd.18, Roseneath
(905) 342-5366
Coming Soon
Saturday, November 10
6-9pm - Morgan Rider
Boiling Over's Coffee Vault
148 Kent St. W., Lindsay
(705) 878-8884
Friday, October 12
7pm - Looking For Heather Unplugged
Coming Soon
Friday, October 19
6-9pm - Open Mic Night hosted by Gerald Van Halteren
Friday, October 26
6-9pm - Marion Drexler Trio
The Cat & The Fiddle Cobourg
38 Covert St., Cobourg
(905) 377-9029
Friday, October 12
7pm - Cindy & Scott
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 17
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, October 13
8pm - Live On The Line
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Wednesday, October 17
7:30pm - Poets in the Pub
Dreams of Beans
138 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 742-2406
Wednesday, October 17
8pm - Jazz Night with Marsala Lukianchuk & The Imports
Frank's Pasta and Grill
426 King St. E., Cobourg
(905) 372-2727
Friday, October 12
9pm-12am - Karaoke; 12am - DJ
Saturday, October 13
8pm - The Spirits; 11:30pm - DJ
Wednesday, October 17
8-11pm - Open Mic
Coming Soon
Saturday, October 20
8pm - Steve Bebee and The Heebee Jeebees; 11:30pm - DJ
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Saturday, October 13
2pm & 10pm - Night Quarters
Wednesday, October 17
8pm - Comedy Night - 'Tokin Around' Celebrating Legalization of Pot ft Paul Haywood w/ Ian Sirota and Neil Griffin ($20, in advance at https://tokinaround.eventbrite.ca)
Coming Soon
Saturday, October 20
2pm & 10pm - The Nomads
The Garnet
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-0107
Thursday, October 11
CANCELLED - 9pm - Pat Maloney
Friday, October 12
5-7pm - Forselli Friday ft Andrew Stoeten; 9pm - Ford Pier and NQ Arbuckle (solo)
Saturday, October 13
Stephen Stanley (Lowest Of The Low), Chris Bennett
Sunday, October 14
9pm - Brighter Green w/ The Wrong Brothers ($10)
Monday, October 15
9pm - The Faps w/ Peace Sand Rest ($10)
Tuesday, October 16
9pm - Sarah Siddiqui and Emma Cook ($10)
Wednesday, October 17
9:30pm - Rap Club 7: ft garbageface, Danger Grove, Awards, Mean Joe Tunes ($8)
Coming Soon
Thursday, October 18
9pm - Collette Savard and The Savants
Friday, October 19
5-7pm - Forselli Friday ft Josh Fewings; 8pm - Deeps w/ Ben Rough ($8 or PWYC)
Saturday, October 20
Aye Teeth, Beef Boys, Flesh Rag
Golden Wheel Restaurant
6725 Highway 7, Peterborough
(705) 749-6838
Thursday, October 11
7-9pm - Pop Country Line Dancing Lessons w/ Tina O'Rourke (beginner plus to intermediate, $7)
Wednesday, October 17
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, October 12
8pm - Peace Sand Rest Album Release w/ Hungry Lake, Martian Broadcloack, Velvet Bison, Deathsticks ($8 at door, $15 includes CD)
Coming Soon
Friday, October 26
8pm - Rock the $#@%! Halloween Bash ft Black Night Satellite, Jagged, Strange w/ costume contest, photo booth, & more ($10)
Hot Belly Mama's
378 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 745-3544
Thursday, October 11
6-8pm - The Quickshifters
Sunday, October 14
1-4pm - Jazz jam
Junction Nightclub
253 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 743-0550
Friday, October 12
10pm - Y2K Flashback w/ DJ Bill Porter (no cover)
Saturday, October 13
10pm - Glow Party
Marley's Bar & Grill
17 Fire Route 82 Catalina Bay, Buckhorn
(705) 868-2545
Friday, October 12
7-10pm - Chris Culgin
Saturday, October 13
7-10pm - Bobby Watson
Coming Soon
Friday, October 19
7-10pm - Blue Hazel
Saturday, October 19
7-10pm - Richard Kyle of the Tragically Hits
McGillicafey's Pub & Eatery
13 Bridge St.. N., Hastings
(705) 696-3600
Thursday, October 11
7-11pm - Karaoke w/ Jefrey Danger
Coming Soon
Saturday, October 27
9pm - Halloween Party ft Detour, costume contest, and more
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
Moody's Bar & Grill
3 Tupper St., Millbrook
(705) 932-6663
Coming Soon
Saturday, October 27
2-5pm - Alan Black & The Steady Band (no cover)
Oasis Bar & Grill
31 King St. E., Cobourg
(905) 372-6634
Sundays
5:30pm - PHLO
Pastry Peddler
17 King St., Millbrook
(705) 932-7333
Coming Soon
Friday, October 26
7pm - Jory Nash ($20)
Saturday, October 27
5:30pm and 7:45pm - Dinner Night ft Jennifer & John Miller
Publican House Brewery
300 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5743
Friday, October 12
8-10pm - Danny Bronson
Coming Soon
Saturday, October 20
4-11pm - 10th Anniversary Celebration ft Ace and The Kid & Cale Crow ($10/person at door)
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, 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/)
Tuesday, October 16
9pm - Open mic w/ Matt Diamond (sign up at 8pm)
Wednesday, October 17
7pm - The Fame, Splice, Basketball Knees
Coming Soon
Thursday, October 18
9pm - Red Dog Laughs ft local amateur comics and special guests from Toronto ($10)
Friday, October 19
10pm - The Silver Hearts
Wednesday, October 24
10pm - The Lazys w/ The Standstills
Thursday, October 24
9pm - Excuses Excuses, Rebelle, MJ & The Beetus, Sonorous ($10)
Friday, October 26
9pm - Halloween Bash '18 w/ Marion Cinder & Throne to the Wolves ($10 cover, 2 for $15)
Saturday, November 3
9pm - Dub Trinity
Thursday, November 8
10pm - Jesse Roper ($10, in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/21861/)
Thursday, November 15
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/
Saturday, November 17
8pm - Ken Tizzard "A Good Dog Is Lost" CD Release Show ($15)
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
Saturday, October 27
9:30pm - Glitchz: Dance/electronic music ft DJ molly millions, rob hailman, reign boi
The Social
295 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 874-6724
Coming Soon
Friday, October 19
9pm - Punch Douglas
Saturday, November 3
10pm - Steve Waters & Cartwright Boundary Band
Friday, November 9
9pm - Greg Williams
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 31
7-10pm - Trent Music Society presents Open Mic Night
The Twisted Wheel
379 Water St., Peterborough
Thursday, October 11
7-10pm - Washboard Hank's Backroom Bazaar ft Chester Babcock (Rob Fortin, Susan Newman and John Hoffman)
Saturday, October 13
9pm - Trash! '90s Night ft DJ Johnny w/ guests
The Venue
286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008
Tuesday, October 16
8pm - Merkules w/ Caspian, Evil Ebenezer, Lil Windex, & more ($35 or $100 VIP, in advance www.ephin.com/products/merkules-peterborough-on-oct-16th-19?variant=12409371918416)
Coming Soon
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, October 12
5-9pm - Christine Atrill Band
Saturday, October 13
5-9pm - Christine Atrill Band
Coming Soon
Friday, October 19
5-9pm - Steve Waters & Cartwright Boundary Band
Saturday, October 20
5-9pm - Steve Waters & Cartwright Boundary Band
