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, November 15 to Wednesday, November 21.
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, November 16
10pm - Movember Stache Bash
Saturday, November 17
10pm - House Party
Coming Soon
Friday, November 23
10pm - ARIA 6 Year Anniversary w/ special guest DJ Joe Ghost ($5 in advance at http://clubaria.ca)
Arlington Pub
32990 Highway 62, Maynooth
(613) 338-2080
Saturday, November 17
9pm - Special Interest Group ($10)
Coming Soon
Saturday, November 24
9pm - Vertigo ($10)
Arthur's Pub
930 Burnham St., Cobourg
(905) 372-2105
Thursday, November 15
8pm - Karaoke night
Friday, November 16
8-11pm - Downbeat
Saturday, November 17
8-11pm - DC Guitarman
Sunday, November 18
4:30-8pm - Celtic Sunday
Monday, November 19
7-9pm - Rob Phillips
Tuesday, November 20
7:30pm - Beatles Tribute w/ Don Owen & Bruce Longman
Wednesday, November 21
8pm - Open Mic
Coming Soon
Friday, November 23
8-11pm - Brian Bracken
Saturday, November 24
8-11pm - Dan Clancy
Sunday, November 25
4:30-8pm - Celtic Sunday w/ Tyson Galloway
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
Coming Soon
Sunday, November 25
2-5 pm - Acoustic Jam Session
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, November 15
7:30-11:30pm - Jazz and Blues - Mike Graham w/ Marsala Lukianchuk
Friday, November 16
5pm - Blue Hazel; 8:30pm - Classic Collective
Saturday, November 17
5pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - 4 Lanes Wide
Sunday, November 18
3pm - Cindy & Scott
Monday, November 19
7-11pm - Crash and Burn w/ Rick & Gailie
Tuesday, November 20
7pm - The Randy Hill Band w/ Lauryn Alexandra
Wednesday, November 21
7pm - Nicholas Earl Wilfong
Coming Soon
Thursday, November 22
7:30-11:30pm - Jazz and Blues - Mike Graham w/ Marsala Lukianchuk
Friday, November 23
5pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Randy Hill Band
Saturday, November 24
5pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Emily Burgess
Sunday, November 25
3pm - Tonya Bosch Band
Boiling Over's Coffee Vault
148 Kent St. W., Lindsay
(705) 878-8884
Friday, November 16
6-9pm - Open Mic Night
Coming Soon
Friday, November 23
7-9pm - Nathan Truax
The Cat & The Fiddle Cobourg
38 Covert St., Cobourg
(905) 377-9029
Friday, November 16
7pm - Shaun Savoy
The Ceilie (Trent University student pub)
1600 West Bank Dr., Peterborough
(705) 748-1011
Friday, November 16
9pm - Dead Nouveau (all ages, no cover)
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
Thursday, November 15
8pm - Tuborg
Friday, November 16
8pm - Al Lerman
Saturday, November 17
8pm - Morgan Rider
Wednesday, November 21
8pm - Whiskey Wednesday w/ Ken Tizzard
Coming Soon
Thursday, November 22
9pm - Open Mic
Friday, November 23
5pm - Gary Cassibo; 7pm - Ron Nicholas
Saturday, November 24
9pm - Josh Gordon
CJ's Tap & Grill
1 Strathy Rd., Cobourg
(905) 372-9784
Coming Soon
Friday, November 23
8pm - Small Town Justice
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, November 17
8pm - 22nd Anniversary Party ft Inside The Core at 9:30pm (no cover)
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Coming Soon
Saturday, December 8
6-10pm - Mike Biggar (dinner and show for suggested minimum $20 donation to Minden Food Bank, ticekts at www.eventbrite.ca/e/a-dominion-christmas-with-mike-biggar-tickets-52534604416)
Dr. J's BBQ & Brews
282 Aylmer St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5717
Saturday, November 17
1:30-5pm - Deluxe Blues Jam hosted by Christine Atrill Band. Donations accepted to Peterborough Musicians Benevolent Association.
Dreams of Beans
138 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 742-2406
Thursday, November 15
8pm - Open Mic hosted by Jacques Graveline
Frank's Pasta and Grill
426 King St. E., Cobourg
(905) 372-2727
Friday, November 16
9pm-12am - Karaoke; 12am - DJ
Saturday, November 17
8pm - Hungerford Station; 11:30pm - DJ
Wednesday, November 21
8-11pm - Open Mic
Coming Soon
Thursday, November 22
5:30-8:30 pm - Morgan Rider
Saturday, November 24
8pm - The Stagecoach Riders; 11:30pm - DJ
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Saturday, November 17
2pm & 10pm - Brave and Crazy
Wednesday, November 21
8-11pm - Open Mic Night w/ Clayton Yates & Rob Foreman
Coming Soon
Saturday, November 24
2pm & 10pm - Marty and the Mojos
The Garnet
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-0107
Thursday, November 15
5-9pm - Beaujolais Nouveau; 9pm - The Special Interest Group
Friday, November 16
9pm - Monique Barry and The Real Shade (PWYC)
Saturday, November 17
8pm - Danny Michel ($20 at door)
Monday, November 19
9pm - Hearing Trees and Marshall Veroni w/ Mary-Kate Edwards and Black Knight Satellite ($10)
Tuesday, November 20
Rachel Beck
Coming Soon
Thursday, November 22
9pm - The Koopa Troop, Octorock
Friday, November 23
9pm - Huttch w/ Paper Shakers ($10)
Saturday, November 24
9pm - BA Johnston w/ Remi Royale ($10)
Golden Wheel Restaurant
6725 Highway 7, Peterborough
(705) 749-6838
Saturday, November 17
9pm - The Metrow Brothers w/ Patrick Kendall and Rob Nash ($5 in advance, $10 at door)
Wednesday, November 21
7-9pm - Line Dancing Lessons w/ Marlene Maskell ($7 per person, all levels welcome)
Gordon Best Theatre
216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 876-8884
Coming Soon
Friday, November 23
8pm - Tim Munro in Sexual Burlap Live Comedy Album Recording hosted by Tommy Fitz ft Fabio Ricci, Jeffrey Davis, Naomi Duvall, Dan Smith, Saray McNeilly & more ($12 in advance, $15 at door)
Saturday, November 24
8pm - Tim Munro in Sexual Burlap Live Comedy Album Recording hosted by Tommy Fitz ft Fabio Ricci, Jeffrey Davis, Naomi Duvall, Dan Smith, Saray McNeilly & more ($12 in advance, $15 at door)
Friday, November 30
10pm - Haus of Accounting and You're Welcome present "The 90's Called, They Want Their Grunge Back" LGBTQ+ Dance Party and Drag Queen Show ($5 or PWYC in advance at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-90s-called-they-want-their-grunge-back-tickets-52575754497, $5 at door)
Hunter Street Tavern
211 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 775-2033
Thursdays
6pm - DC Guitarman and Bobby Slack
Junction Nightclub
253 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 743-0550
Friday, November 16
10pm - Y2K Flashback w/ DJ Bill Porter (no cover)
McGillicafey's Pub & Eatery
13 Bridge St.. N., Hastings
(705) 696-3600
Thursday, November 15
7-11pm - Karaoke w/ Jefrey Danger
Friday, November 16
8pm - Steve Stacey & The Stump Splitters
Coming Soon
Sunday, November 25
3:30pm & 7:30pm - Live Improv ft The Yakety Yaks (Adam Martignetti, Lindsay Unterlander, Dan Smith, Andrew Root) and 2-course dinner ($40)
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, November 15
7pm - Brian Gordon
Coming Soon
Thursday, November 22
7pm - King Street Brass
Murphy's Lockside Pub & Patio
3 May St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-1100
Coming Soon
Saturday, November 24
8pm - Santa Day Open Mic hosted by David Evans
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, November 15
7-10pm - Open Mic hosted by Casey Bax
Saturday, November 17
1-3pm - Shipwrecked Saturdays with Jacques Graveline
Partista Café
23 Bridge St., Bancroft
613-630-0063
Coming Soon
Friday, November 30
7-11pm - Open Mic hosted by John Foreman
Publican House Brewery
300 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5743
Friday, November 16
8-10pm - Shai Peer
Saturday, November 17
8-10pm - Bobby Watson
Coming Soon
Friday, November 23
8-10pm - Andy Du Rego
Saturday, November 24
8-10pm - House Brand
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078
Friday, November 16
8pm - Open mic hosted by Andy McDonald
Saturday, November 17
9:30pm - High Waters Band
Tuesday, November 20
8pm - Open mic hosted by Bobby Watson
Red Dog Tavern
189 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 741-6400
Thursday, November 15
10pm - Peterborough Folk Festival presents Ria Mae ($20, in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/21846/)
Friday, November 16
10pm - The Kents w/ Fade Awaays, The Effens, Niall ($10 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/21990/)
Saturday, November 17
8pm - Ken Tizzard "A Good Dog Is Lost" CD Release Show ($15)
VIDEO: "Sonny's Dream" (Ron Hynes) performed by Ken Tizzard w/ Caitlyn & Cassidy Tizzard
Wednesday, November 21
8pm - The Dreadnoughts w/ Antixx and The Muddy Hack ($20 at door)
Coming Soon
Thursday, November 22
9pm - Red Dog Laughs hosted by Sean Quinlan ft Ian Fergus, Joey Harlem and headliner Jeremy Dobsk ($10 at door, partial proceeds to Downie Wenjack Fund)
Friday, November 23
10pm - The Human Rights ($10 at door)
Saturday, November 24
Stitch
Friday, November 30
MIA
Saturday, December 1
10pm - Jennifer Castle ($15, in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/22291/)
Retro e-Sports Bar
172 Simcoe St., Peterborough
(705) 775-3232
Thursday, November 15
7:30pm - Killitorous w/ The Blood of Christ, Bastard Son
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
Thursday, November 15
7:30-11pm - Beers 4 Queers w/ DJ at 10pm
The Social
295 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 874-6724
Saturday, November 17
9pm - Orangeman
Sunday, November 18
4-10pm - Rock for Lachlan ft Electric Catfish, Black Knight Satellite, Ace & The Kid, Yes No Yes, & more ($10)
Coming Soon
Saturday, December 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
Coming Soon
Saturday, November 24
7:30pm - Titan Arum, Depleted Uranium, After Sin ($10 at door)
Saturday, December 8
6:30pm - An Evening of Punk and Metal ft The Albino Structure w/ Bsement Dweller & A Day on Mercury ($10 at door)
Sticks Sports Pub
500 George St. S., Peterborough
(705) 775-7845
Friday, November 16
6-10pm - Tammy J Wilde and Jimmy Deck
Sweet Bottoms Cafe
19 Colborne St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-7506
Coming Soon
Saturday, December 1
7-9pm - Open Mic ft elementary school performers
The Trend
110 London St., Peterborough
(705) 750-1265
Wednesday, November 21
7-10pm - Trent Music Society presents Open Mic Night
Turtle John's Pub & Restaurant
64 John St., Port Hope
(905) 885-7200
Saturday, November 17
10pm - Samurai Fly
The Twisted Wheel
379 Water St., Peterborough
Thursday, November 15
7-10pm - Melissa Payne and Friends ft Kate Boothman
The Venue
286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008
Saturday, November 17
8:30pm - Sebastian Bach (SOLD OUT)
Monday, November 19
8:30pm - Sebastian Bach ($40, available at www.ticketscene.ca/events/21940/)
Coming Soon
Tuesday, December 11
7:30pm - Gord Bamford ($47.50, available at www.cabinmedia.ca/gordbamford)
Saturday, December 15
7pm - The Headstones w/ Matchstick Skeletons ($42.50, available at www.ticketmaster.com)
Saturday, December 22
7pm - Monster Truck w/ Crown Lands ($32, in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/22350)
Friday, February 8
7:30pm - Aaron Pritchett w/ Kira Isabella ($29.50 - $65, tickets on sale Fri Nov 2 at https://cabinmedia.ca/buy-tickets/tickets/191)
Tuesday, March 5
7pm - Mother Mother ($45.50 to $111.99, available at www.ticketmaster.com)
White House Hotel
173 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 741-2444
Friday, November 16
5-9pm - Raggedy Andy
Saturday, November 17
5-9pm - Raggedy Andy
Coming Soon
Friday, November 23
5-9pm - High Waters Band
Saturday, November 24
5-9pm - High Waters Band
