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, January 17 to Wednesday, January 23.
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.
Arlington Pub
32990 Highway 62, Maynooth
(613) 338-2080
Friday, January 18
Open mic hosted by Carrie Cooper and Albert Saxby
Coming Soon
Saturday, January 26
9pm - Collette Savard & The Savants ($10)
Arthur's Pub
930 Burnham St., Cobourg
(905) 372-2105
Thursday, January 17
8pm - Karaoke night
Friday, January 18
9:30pm - Jeff Biggar
Saturday, January 19
9:30pm - Mark Hanson
Sunday, January 20
4-7pm - Celtic Afternoon w/ Madman's Window
Monday, January 21
7-9pm - Rob Phillips
Tuesday, January 22
7:30pm - Beatles Tribute w/ Don Owen & Bruce Longman
Wednesday, January 23
8pm - Open mic
Coming Soon
Friday, January 25
9:30pm - The Busker Brothers
Saturday, January 26
9:30pm - Bruce Longman and Brian Ruddy
Sunday, January 27
3:30-7pm - Celtic Sunday w/ Derek Morris
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, January 17
7:30-11:30pm - Jazz and Blues ft Rob Phillips Trio w/ Marsala Lukianchuk
Friday, January 18
5pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Game of Tones
Saturday, January 19
5pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Classic Collective
Sunday, January 20
3pm - Wolfgang Brothers; 6:30pm - Joe Bulger
Monday, January 21
7pm - Rick & Gailie's Crash & Burn
Tuesday, January 22
7pm - Randy Hill Band w/ Craig Stephens
Wednesday, January 23
7-9pm - Nicholas Campbell & Friends; 9-11pm - Duncan Ivany & The North Coast Band
Coming Soon
Thursday, January 24
7:30-11:30pm - Jazz and Blues ft Rob Phillips Trio w/ Marsala Lukianchuk
Friday, January 25
5-6:30pm - Burns Night ft Piping in of the Haggis w/ Reverend Ken; 6:30-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Randy Hill Band
Saturday, January 26
5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Cadillacs
Sunday, January 27
3-6pm - Wylie Harold ; 6:30-9pm - Joe Bulger
Boiling Over's Coffee Vault
148 Kent St. W., Lindsay
(705) 878-8884
Friday, January 18
6-9pm - Open mic hosted by Gerald Van Halteran
Coming Soon
Friday, February 1
7-9pm - Gerald Van Halteran
Friday, February 8
7-9pm - Rob Barg
Canoe & Paddle
18 Bridge St., Lakefield
(705) 651-1111
Coming Soon
Friday, January 25
7pm - Robbie Burns' Night ft piping of the haggis, supper, and traditional dancing w/ Collins School of dance ($10, call to reserve seating)
The Cat & The Fiddle Cobourg
38 Covert St., Cobourg
(905) 377-9029
Friday, January 18
7pm - Jim Matthews
The Cat & The Fiddle Lindsay
49 William St. N., Lindsay
(705) 878-4312
Saturday, January 19
6pm - Robbie Burns Night ft traditional haggis dinner followed by Pipes and Drums of Lindsay and Highland Dancers ($25 per person)
The Ceilie (Trent University student pub)
1600 West Bank Dr., Peterborough
(705) 748-1011
Coming Soon
Saturday, January 27
1-3pm - Anne Shirley Theatre Company hosts Open Mic
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, January 17
8pm - Tuborg
Wednesday, January 23
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
Saturday, February 9
8pm - Kevin Foster
Dr. J's BBQ & Brews
282 Aylmer St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5717
Saturday, January 19
1:30-5pm - PMBA Deluxe Blues Jam hosted by Tonemasters (donations accepted for Peterborough Musicians Benevolent Association)
Dreams of Beans
138 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 742-2406
Thursday, January 17
8pm - Open Mic hosted by Jacques Graveline
Coming Soon
Friday, January 25
9pm - Goth Girl, Low Insight Company, Rob Hailman
Frank's Pasta and Grill
426 King St. E., Cobourg
(905) 372-2727
Friday, January 18
9pm-12am - Karaoke; 12am - DJ
Saturday, January 19
8-11pm - Salvation Army Fundraiser & Food Drive ft live bands, silent auction, donation bins; 11:30pm - DJ McPimpin'
Wednesday, January 23
8-11pm - Open Mic
Coming Soon
Saturday, January 26
8pm - High Waters Band
Ganarascals Restaurant
53 Walton St., Port Hope
905-885-1888
Coming Soon
Friday, January 25
7pm - Dave Mowat Blues Band ($15)
Saturday, February 2
7pm - Mayhemingways ($15)
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Friday, January 18
8pm - Ontario Street Theatre presents Fridays at The Ganny: Funk Dance Party ft The Soul Motivators ($20)
Saturday, January 19
2pm & 10pm - Gator James Band
Wednesday, January 23
8-11pm - Open Mic Night w/ Clayton Yates & Rob Foreman
Coming Soon
Friday, January 25
8pm - Ontario Street Theatre presents Fridays at The Ganny: Ode to Tom Petty ft Mike Woods, Kim Doolittle, Kate Suhr, Sean Carthew & more
The Garnet
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-0107
Thursday, January 17
WLMRT, Hobby
Friday, January 18
5pm - Forselli Friday w/ DJ Gray Matter; 9pm - Northern Hearts w/ Hailiah ($10 at door at PWYC)
Saturday, January 19
8pm - Steelburner, Little Fire ($10 at door at PWYC)
Coming Soon
Thursday, January 24
5pm - Forselli Friday w/ Sonny Fines
Saturday, January 26
Venus Furs
Sunday, January 27
STPS: Peterborough Showcase ft Lesley Belleau, Kathleen Adamson, Kristal Jones
Golden Wheel Restaurant
6725 Highway 7, Peterborough
(705) 749-6838
Wednesday, January 23
6:30-8:30pm - Line Dancing w/ Marlene Maskell ($7)
Coming Soon
Saturday, February 9
9pm - Dinner and dance ft Close Enuff ($20 includes dinner)
Hot Belly Mama's
378 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 745-3544
Thursday, January 17
8pm - The Quickshifters
Junction Nightclub
253 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 743-0550
Friday, January 18
10pm - Nothing But the 90s w/ DJ Bill Porter (no cover)
Kawartha Coffee Co.
58 Bolton St., Bobcaygeon
(705) 738-1500
Coming Soon
Friday, January 25
7pm - Karaoke Night
McGillicafey's Pub & Eatery
13 Bridge St.. N., Hastings
(705) 696-3600
Friday, January 18
8pm - Cellar Door
McThirsty's Pint
166 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 743-2220
Thursdays
9pm - Live music hosted by Tony Silvestri and Greg Caven
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
Wednesdays
9pm - Live music hosted by Kevin Foster
The Mill Restaurant and Pub
990 Ontario St., Cobourg
(905) 377-8177
Thursday, January 17
7pm - Live music TBA
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, January 17
7-10pm - Open Mic
Saturday, January 19
1-3pm - Shipwrecked Saturdays
Partista Café
23 Bridge St., Bancroft
613-630-0063
Coming Soon
Friday, January 25
7-11pm - Open Mic hosted by John Foreman
Pastry Peddler
17 King St., Millbrook
(705) 932-7333
Coming Soon
Friday, January 25
5:30pm & 7:45pm - Music Dinner Night ft Brookfield ($45 per person)
Publican House Brewery
300 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5743
Friday, January 18
8-10pm - Andy Du Rego
Saturday, January 19
8-10pm - Rob Phillips
Coming Soon
Friday, January 25
8-10pm - Cale Crowe
Saturday, January 26
8-10pm - Rob Phillips
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078
Friday, January 18
7:30-11:30pm - Singers and Songwriters Night hosted by Darweigian Wood and Jaime Leah
Saturday, January 19
9:30pm - High Waters Band
Red Dog Tavern
189 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 741-6400
Friday, January 18
9pm - Express and Company ft Dylan Ireland and Melissa Payne
Saturday, January 19
6pm - Peterborough LIVE presents New Talent in Nogojiwanong Youth Open Mic ft. Azalyne, Lauryn Macfarlane, and Boo Radley Project. Free, donations welcome (for info or to register, text 705-808-5175)
VIDEO; "You Are Mighty" - Azalyne
Coming Soon
Thursday, January 24
9pm - Hydee ($10 in advance, $20 at door)
Saturday, January 26
10pm - Peterborough Folk Festival presents Hillary Dumoulin & Mary-Kate Edwards w/ Blue Hazel ($10 at door)
Friday, February 1
Humphrey
Friday, February 8
8pm - Kerry Jayne "Romance of Many Dimensions" CD Release Party ($10 at door)
Thursday, February 28
10pm - Sun K ($5 at door)
Wednesday, March 6
10pm - Five Alarm Funk and Too Many Zooz ($25, in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/22560/)
Friday, March 8
10pm - Peterborough Folk Festival presents BA Johnston w/ Beef Boys & Television Rd
Saturday, March 9
10pm - Peterborough Folk Festival presents My Son the Hurricane ($20, in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/22940/)
Friday, April 19
10pm - Tokyo Police Club w/ special guests TBA ($25, in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/22684/)
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
Wednesday, January 23
8pm - Peterborough Poetry Slam presents January Slam ft Kai Cheng Thom (doors at 7:30pm, $5-10 or PWYC)
Serendipitous Old Stuff Lounge
161 Old Hastings Rd., Warkworth
(705) 924-3333
Coming Soon
Thursday, February 14
6pm - Valentine's Day Dinner ft live music w/ Jonah McLean ($75/person by reservation)
The Social
295 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 874-6724
Friday, January 18
Friday, January 18
Coming Soon
Wednesday, January 30
10pm - Cale Crowe
Southside Pizzeria
25 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough
(705) 748-6120
Fridays
9am-12pm - Open mic hosted by Jim Russell
Tuesdays
9am-12pm - Open mic hosted by Art Lajambe
The Thirsty Goose
63 Walton St., Port Hope
Thursday, January 17
7-10pm - Ty Wilson
Friday, January 18
8pm - Live music TBA
Saturday, January 19
8pm - Live music TBA
The Twisted Wheel
379 Water St., Peterborough
Thursday, January 17
7-10pm - Bluegrass Backroom Bazaar hosted by Sweet Muriel w/ Mark Roy and Jake (free); 10pm - Karaoke hosted by Matt Lowcock (free)
Coming Soon
Sunday, February 3
11pm - Daddy Long Legs ($5)
The Venue
286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008
Friday, January 18
10pm - Trent African and Caribbean Student Union and Trent International Students' Association present Friday Feeling Welcome Back Party II w/ music by Redlinkz & DJ Sean (19+, $10)
Coming Soon
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)
Wednesday, March 6
7pm - The Reklaws w/ Jade Eagleson & East Adelaide ($25, available at www.ticketmaster.com)
Tuesday, April 16
7pm - The Tea Party ($45, available at www.ticketmaster.com)
