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 18 to Wednesday, October 24.
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, October 19
10pm - Everybody's Birthday
Saturday, October 20
10pm - House Party
Coming Soon
Wednesday, October 31
10pm - ARIA Halloween - Hospital of Horror ($5, advance tickets at http://clubaria.ca)
Arlington Pub
32990 Highway 62, Maynooth
(613) 338-2080
Saturday, October 20
9pm - Mayhemingways w/ Little Fire ($10 at door0
Coming Soon
Saturday, October 27
9pm - Halloween Party w/ California Kilowatt
Arthur's Pub
930 Burnham St., Cobourg
(905) 372-2105
Thursday, October 18
8pm - Karaoke night
Friday, October 19
8-11pm - Shaun Savoy
Saturday, October 20
8-11pm - Bruce Longman
Sunday, October 21
4:30-8pm - Celtic Afternoon with Clan Hannigan
Monday, October 22
7-9pm - Rob Phillips
Tuesday, October 23
7:30pm - Beatles Tribute w/ Don Owen & Bruce Longman
Wednesday, October 24
8pm - Open mic
Coming Soon
Friday, October 26
8-11pm - DownBeat
Saturday, October 27
8-11pm - Bill Craig
Sunday, October 28
4:30-8pm - Spooky Celtic Afternoon with Madman's Window (pirate costumes encouraged)
Bancroft Eatery and Brew Pub
4 Bridge St., Bancroft
(613) 332-3450
Coming Soon
Friday, November 30
9pm - Knuckel Hed ($5)
Beard Free Brewing
649 Unit 4 The Parkway, Peterborough
(705) 775-2337
Thursday, October 18
5-8pm - Homebrewers Meetup
Friday, October 19
8-11pm - Beers & Boards hosted by The Boardwalk Board Game
Coming Soon
Sunday, October 28
2-5 pm - Acoustic Jam Session
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, October 18
7:30-11:30pm - Jazz and Blues w/ Martin Hickey and the Rob Phillips Trio
Friday, October 19
5pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Broken Harmony
Saturday, October 20
5pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Four Lanes Wide
Sunday, October 21
3pm - 3/4 House Brand
Monday, October 22
7-11pm - Crash and Burn w/ Rick & Gailie
Tuesday, October 23
7pm - The Randy Hill Band w/ Ryan Van Loon
Wednesday, October 24
7pm - Ace & The Kid
Coming Soon
Thursday, October 25
7:30-11:30pm - Jazz and Blues w/ Marsala Lukianchuk and the Rob Phillips Trio
Friday, October 26
5pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Parkside Drive
Saturday, October 27
5pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Brother Sweet Brother Halloween Party
Sunday, October 28
3pm - Catfish Willie & The Buckle Busters
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 19
6-9pm - Open Mic Night hosted by Gerald Van Halteren
Coming Soon
Friday, October 26
6-9pm - Marion Drexler Trio
The Cat & The Fiddle Cobourg
38 Covert St., Cobourg
(905) 377-9029
Friday, October 19
7pm - The Quickshifters
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
Wednesdays
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
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Friday, October 19
8pm - Karaoke
Dr. J's BBQ & Brews
282 Aylmer St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5717
Saturday, October 20
1:30-5pm - Deluxe Blues Jam hosted by HBH (Chris Hiney, Alan Black, JP Hovercraft). Donations accepted to Peterborough Musicians Benevolent Association
Dreams of Beans
138 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 742-2406
Thursday, October 18
8pm - Open Mic hosted by Jacques Graveline
Wednesday, October 24
8pm - Jazz Night with Marsala Lukianchuk & The Imports
Frank's Pasta and Grill
426 King St. E., Cobourg
(905) 372-2727
Friday, October 19
9pm-12am - Karaoke; 12am - DJ
Saturday, October 20
8pm - Steve Bebee and The Heebee Jeebees; 11:30pm - DJ
Wednesday, October 24
8-11pm - Open Mic
Coming Soon
Saturday, October 27
8pm - A Nightmare on King Street w/ Nurse Joy (prizes for best costume and more); 11:30pm - DJ
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Saturday, October 20
2pm & 10pm - The Nomads
Coming Soon
Saturday, October 27
2pm & 10pm - Baz Little Rock Band
The Garnet
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-0107
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
9pm - Flesh Rag Record Release Tour w/ Beef Boys & Aye Teeth ($5 or PWYC)
Monday, October 22
Andrew Ince, Daniel J Clarke
Wednesday, October 24
9pm - Leanne Hoffman & Brooklyn Doran ($10 or PWYC)
VIDEO: "The Coast" - Magnolia (Leanne Hoffman and Scott MacLean)
VIDEO: "I Found A Home" - Brooklyn Doran
Coming Soon
Thursday, October 25
Dirt Green
Friday, October 26
9pm - Dog Is Blue w/ Steelburner ($7)
Saturday, October 27
El Coyote
Sunday, October 28
Maybelleen, Niall
Golden Wheel Restaurant
6725 Highway 7, Peterborough
(705) 749-6838
Thursday, October 18
7-9pm - Pop Country Line Dancing Lessons w/ Tina O'Rourke (beginner plus to intermediate, $7)
Sunday, October 21
2-4pm - Couples Pattern Dancing ($10 per couple)
Wednesday, October 24
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
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 18
The Lohrwoods (Matt Greco, Brandon Humphrey, Rob Foreman, Jonny Wong)
Junction Nightclub
253 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 743-0550
Friday, October 19
10pm - Nothing But the 90s w/ DJ Bill Porter (no cover)
Marley's Bar & Grill
17 Fire Route 82 Catalina Bay, Buckhorn
(705) 868-2545
Friday, October 19
7-10pm - Blue Hazel
Saturday, October 20
7-10pm - Richard Kyle of the Tragically Hits
Coming Soon
Friday, October 26
7-10pm - Kayla Howran
McGillicafey's Pub & Eatery
13 Bridge St.. N., Hastings
(705) 696-3600
Thursday, October 18
7-11pm - Karaoke w/ Jefrey Danger
Friday, October 19
8pm - Cellar Door
Coming Soon
Friday, October 26
8pm - Jefrey Danger
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 ($45 per person)
Publican House Brewery
300 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5743
Friday, October 19
8-10pm - Shai Peer
Saturday, October 20
4-11pm - 10th Anniversary Celebration ft Ace and The Kid & Cale Crow ($10/person at door)
Coming Soon
Friday, October 26
8-10pm - Andy Du Rego
Saturday, October 27
8-10pm - JJ & Alyssa
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
Thursday, October 18
9pm - Red Dog Laughs ft local amateur comics and special guests from Toronto ($10)
Friday, October 19
10pm - The Silver Hearts
Tuesday, October 23
9pm - Open mic w/ Matt Diamond (sign up at 8pm)
Wednesday, October 24
10pm - The Lazys w/ The Standstills
Coming Soon
Thursday, October 25
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
Tuesday, November 6
8pm - A Night to Remember Jan Schoute ft Brothers, Jericho's Wall, Rick & Gailie (no cover, donations accepted for memorial bench at Armour Hill)
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)
Wednesday, November 21
8pm - The Dreadnoughts ($20 at door)
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
Friday, October 19
9pm - Punch Douglas
Coming Soon
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
Saturday, October 20
8:30pm - Aging Era, Sweet Machete, A Day on Mercury ($10)
Tuesdays
9am-12pm - Open mic hosted by Art Lajambe
Sweet Bottoms Cafe
19 Colborne St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-7506
Saturday, October 20
7-9pm - Open Mic ft elementary school performers
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 18
7-10pm - Washboard Hank's Backroom Bazaar
The Venue
286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008
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 19
5-9pm - Steve Waters & Cartwright Boundary Band
Saturday, October 20
5-9pm - Steve Waters & Cartwright Boundary Band
Coming Soon
Friday, October 26
5-9pm - High Waters Band
Saturday, October 27
5-9pm - High Waters Band
