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, June 6 to Wednesday, June 12.
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.
Amandala's
375 Water St., Peterborough
(705) 749-9090
Thursday, June 6
6:30pm - Thursday Night Jazz with the Mike Graham Band (reservations recommended)
Arlington Pub
32990 Highway 62, Maynooth
(613) 338-2080
Saturday, June 8
9pm - The Polyesters
Coming Soon
Saturday, June 15
9pm - Reckless
Arthur's Pub
930 Burnham St., Cobourg
(905) 372-2105
Thursday, June 6
8pm - Karaoke w/ The Travelling Wilburs
Friday, June 7
9pm - Jacob Daniel
Saturday, June 8
9pm - Bruce Longman & Penny Skolski
Sunday, June 9
4:30-8pm - Celtic music w/ Tom & Ric
Monday, June 10
7pm - Jazz & Blues w/ Rob Phillips
Tuesday, June 11
7:30pm - British Invasion w/ Don Owen & Bruce Longman
Wednesday, June 12
8pm - Open mic
Coming Soon
Thursday, June 13
8pm - Karaoke w/ The Travelling Wilburs
Friday, June 14
9pm - Two for the Show
Saturday, June 15
9pm - Mark Hanson & Shawn Savoy
Sunday, June 16
4:30-8pm - Celtic music
Bancroft Eatery and Brew Pub
4 Bridge St., Bancroft
(613) 332-3450
Coming Soon
Friday, July 19
9pm - Sara and Filthy Rich
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, June 6
7:30-10:30pm - Devin Patten Trio
Friday, June 7
5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Courtney Bowles Band
Saturday, June 8
5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - The Cadillacs
Sunday, June 9
3-6pm - Catfish Willie & The Buckle Busters; 6:30-9:30pm - Joe Bulger
Monday, June 10
7pm - Rick & Gailie's Crash & Burn
Tuesday, June 11
7pm - Randy Hill Band w/ guest Ty Wilson
Wednesday, June 12
7-10pm - Drew Phillips
Coming Soon
Thursday, June 13
7:30-11:30pm - Jazz and Blues ft Rob Phillips Trio w/ Marsala Lukianchuk
Friday, June 14
5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Lindsay Barr
Saturday, June 15
1-4pm - Harry Vetro's Northern Ranger; 5-8pm - Strangemakers; 8:30pm - Jake Norris & The Side Street Band
Sunday, June 9
3-6pm - Deep Dark River; 6:30-9:30pm - Sawyer Dundas
Boathouse Cafe
7100 County Rd.18, Roseneath
(905) 342-5366
Wednesday, June 12
6pm - Joe & Josh
Coming Soon
Wednesday, June 19
6pm - Tyler Wilson
Boiling Over's Coffee Vault
148 Kent St. W., Lindsay
(705) 878-8884
Friday, June 7
7-9pm - Gerald Van Halteren
Coming Soon
Friday, June 14
7-9pm - Looking for Heather
Canoe & Paddle
18 Bridge St., Lakefield
(705) 651-1111
Coming Soon
Thursday, July 11
8-11pm - Kane Miller with Lauryn Macfarlane
Castle John's Pub & Restaurant
1550 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough
705-740-2111
Coming Soon
Friday, August 2
9pm - Two for the Show
The Cat & The Fiddle Cobourg
38 Covert St., Cobourg
(905) 377-9029
Friday, June 7
8pm - 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
Thursday, June 6
5-9pm - Pianist Barry McMullen (dining room)
Friday, June 7
6-10pm - Donny Woods Band (patio)
Saturday, June 8
5-9pm - Peterborough Youth Performers (patio)
Sunday, June 9
2-6pm - Juan Ernesto and friends (patio)
Wednesday, June 12
5-9pm - Pianist Barry McMullen (dining room)
Coming Soon
Friday, June 14
6-10pm - Terry Finn and Alec Mitchell (patio)
The Church-key Pub & Grindhouse
26 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 653-0001
Wednesday, June 12
8pm - Whiskey Wednesday
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, June 8
9pm - 13th Step
Coming Soon
Saturday, June 15
9pm - 13th Step
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Friday, June 7
8:30-10:30pm - Open Mic with John Dawson
Coming Soon
Saturday, June 15
5-8pm - Carrie Cooper with Albert Saxby
Dr. J's BBQ & Brews
282 Aylmer St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5717
Wednesday, June 12
7-10pm - Fundraiser for Cuddles for Cancer Youth Council UK Trip ft Gunslingerss
Coming Soon
Saturday, June 15
12-6pm - 6th Annual Phil Marshall Brithday Bash ft Water Street Slim & the Unlikely Heroes, Max Mouse and the Gorillas, Backbeat, Bridget Foley Band, Fabulous Tonemasters, Al Black & the Steady Band ($10, all proceeds to Peterborough Musicians Benevolent Association)
Dreams of Beans
138 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 742-2406
Thursday, June 6
8pm - Open mic hosted by Jacques Graveline
Friday, June 7
8-11pm - Shane Eyers w/ The Coveralls ($5 at door or PWYC)
Coming Soon
Saturday, July 6
9:30pm - Garbageface w/ piloting the animal, Jaysic, Nevada Proving Grounds ($8 at door or PWYC)
Frank's Pasta and Grill
426 King St. E., Cobourg
(905) 372-2720
Friday, June 7
9pm-12am - Karaoke; 12am - DJ
Saturday, June 8
8:30pm - Dayz Gone Bad; 11:30pm - DJ
Wednesday, June 12
8-11pm - Open Mic
Coming Soon
Saturday, June 8
8:30pm - Carla & The Latintrain Trio; 11:30pm - DJ
Ganarascals Restaurant
53 Walton St., Port Hope
905-885-1888
Coming Soon
Saturday, June 15
7:30-9:30pm - One Year Anniversary Celebration ft Dave Mowat Band ($20)
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Thursday, June 6
8pm - Garrett Mason w/ guest poet J.G. Lutes ($15 at Zap Records, Long & McQuade, Ganarascals, The Ganny)
Friday, June 7
8pm - After The Gold Rush - A Tribute to Neil Young ($20)
Saturday, June 8
2pm & 10pm - Quickshifters
Coming Soon
Saturday, June 15
2pm & 10pm - Marty and the Mojos
The Garnet
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-0107
Thursday, June 6
9pm - Road Waves w/ St Home and ALLO ($10 at door)
Friday, June 7
5-7pm - Forselli Fridays w/ Mr. Not Much Fun; 9pm - Sweetdreams w/ Paper Shakers, Peaks, and Oberge ($10 at door)
Saturday, June 8
9pm - Gray Area, Badgermilk, I Am Made Of Fire ($5)
Sunday, June 9
7-10pm - Logan McKillop ($10 at door)
Wednesday, June 12
8pm - This Frontier Needs Heroes ($10 at door or PWYC)
VIDEO: "Mountain Laurel Lightning" - This Frontier Needs Heroes
Coming Soon
Friday, June 14
9pm - I, The Mountain, Last Men on Earth
Saturday, June 15
7pm - Craig Robertson ($10); 10pm - The Bombed Solid
Golden Wheel Restaurant
6725 Highway 7, Peterborough
(705) 749-6838
Wednesday, June 12
6:30-8:30pm - Line Dancing w/ Marlene Maskell ($7)
Coming Soon
Saturday, June 15
8:30pm - Camp sTIC fundraiser w/ live band, silent auction ($10)
Gordon Best Theatre
216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 876-8884
Friday, June 7
8:30pm - Back to the '80s Retro Party fundraiser for Kristal Jones ft Haus of Accounting Drag Show & Dance and DJ Pete Thibault ($10)
Coming Soon
Saturday, June 15
8pm - Carpenter's Gardening presents Road To Lost in a Little Town ft Dube with Heartless, Excuses Excuses, and The New Blue ($10 in advance at www.eventbrite.ca/e/road-to-lost-in-a-little-town-with-dube-tickets-61075746201, $15 at door)
Saturday, July 6
8pm - 24 Hour Theatre Project ($10, proceeds to Mysterious Entity Theatre)
Junction Nightclub
253 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 743-0550
Friday, June 7
10pm - Y2K Flashback hosted by DJ Bill Porter (no cover)
Kawartha Coffee Co.
58 Bolton St., Bobcaygeon
(705) 738-1500
Saturday, June 8
8pm - Karaoke with Kelly Burrows
Sunday, June 9
1pm - Amanda and John
Coming Soon
Saturday, August 24
8pm - Kelly Burrows Trio
Local No90
90 Mill St. N., Port Hope
(905) 269-3373
Coming Soon
Wednesday, June 26
8-11pm - Brian Bracken
Lock 27 Tap and Grill
2824 River Ave., Youngs Point
705-652-6000
Coming Soon
Saturday, June 15
2-6pm - The Roy Boys
Marley's Bar & Grill
17 Fire Route 82 Catalina Bay, Buckhorn
(705) 868-2545
Friday, June 7
7-10pm - Rob Foreman
Saturday, June 8
7-10pm - Sonny and Cloudy
McGillicafey's Pub & Eatery
13 Bridge St.. N., Hastings
(705) 696-3600
Friday, June 7
8pm - 3/4 House Brand
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
Moody's Bar & Grill
3 Tupper St., Millbrook
(705) 932-6663
Saturday, June 8
2-5pm - Alan Black & The Steady Band (no cover, donations to band accepted)
Murphy's Lockside Pub & Patio
3 May St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-1100
Thursday, June 6
7:30pm - Open mic
Coming Soon
Tuesday, June 18
7-9pm - North Country Express
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, June 6
7-10pm - Open Mic
Saturday, June 8
1-3pm - Shipwrecked Saturdays w/ Jacques Graveline
Pastry Peddler
17 King St., Millbrook
(705) 932-7333
Coming Soon
Friday, June 28
5:30pm & 7:45pm - Ladies of Jazz Dinner Series ft Tanya Wills w/ Michael Monis & Howard Baer ($45 per person)
Pie Eyed Monk Brewery
8 Cambridge St. N., Lindsay
(705) 212-2200
Wednesday, June 12
6pm - Open mic
Publican House Brewery
300 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5743
Friday, June 7
6-9pm - Shai Peer
Saturday, June 8
6-9pm - Mike Graham
Sunday, June 9
3-6pm - The Adjustments
Coming Soon
Friday, June 14
6-9pm - Joe Bulger
Saturday, June 15
6-9pm - House Brand
Sunday, June 16
3-6pm - Ace and The Kid
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078
Friday, June 7
8-11pm - The Acoustically Hip
Saturday, June 8
8pm - Raggedy Andys
Red Dog Tavern
189 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 741-6400
Thursday, June 6
8pm - The Weber Brothers present WE Thursdays Concert Series ft Lance Isaacs ($10 at door)
Friday, June 7
9pm - Stories: A Musical Showcase ft Sarah Fazackerley, Robyn Ottolini, Mattie Leon, Dyland Ireland, Derrick Seed ($10 or PWYC)
Saturday, June 8
10pm - White Cowbell Oklahoma ($10 at door)
Monday, June 10
8-11pm - Sean and Chris Conway w/ guest
Tuesday, June 11
9pm - Open mic hosted by Davey Mac
Coming Soon
Thursday June 13
8pm - The Weber Brothers present WE Thursdays Concert Series ft Tony Silvestri ($10 at door)
Saturday, June 15
8pm - Peachykine Album Release Party w/ People You Meet Outside Bars and Shirazi ($9 at door or PWYC)
Thursday, June 20
8pm - The Weber Brothers present WE Thursdays Concert Series ft Brock Zeman ($10 at door)
Friday, June 21
9pm - Sun Valley w/ Harry Hannah ($10)
Thursday, June 27
8pm - The Weber Brothers present WE Thursdays Concert Series ft Paul Reddick ($10 at door)
Sunday, June 30
9pm - Shotty Horroh ($5 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/24638/, $8 at door)
Wednesday, July 24
8pm - Bonds of Mara & special guests ($20 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/24319/, Red Dog, Zap Records)
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, June 6
7-9pm - Queer Trivia and Amateur Drag Night hosted by Dixie Que; 10pm - DJ Pete Thibault
Serendipitous Old Stuff Lounge
161 Old Hastings Rd., Warkworth
(705) 924-3333
Saturday, June 8
5:30pm~8:30pm - Lauren Macfarlane
The Social
295 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 874-6724
Coming Soon
Thursday, June 13
8pm - Yuk Yuk's Summer Comedy Series ft Bryan O'Gorman, Patrick Hay, Courtney Gilmour ($10)
Southside Pizzeria
25 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough
(705) 748-6120
Coming Soon
Thursday, June 13
9pm - Punks On Pizza ft Noisebleed, Looping, Heir Of The Throne, Nebraska, and Trigger Warning ($10 or PWYC)
Sticks Sports Pub
500 George St. S., Peterborough
(705) 775-7845
Friday, June 7
6-10pm - High Waters Trio
The Thirsty Goose
63 Walton St., Port Hope
Thursday, June 6
7pm - Bruce Longman
Friday, June 7
8pm - Jeff Biggar
Saturday, June 8
8pm - Brian Bracken
Turtle John's Pub & Restaurant
64 John St., Port Hope
(905) 885-7200
Coming Soon
Saturday, June 22
10pm - Baby Drayton
The Twisted Wheel
379 Water St., Peterborough
Thursday, June 6
7-10pm - Express & Company
Friday, June 7
7-10pm - Women’s Quarterly Music Night ft Hardwood Cat Quartet, Kerry McMaster, Hilary Dumoulin, Little Fire and guests
Sunday, June 9
8pm - Sunday Night Movie ft "Dazed and Confused"" (free)
Coming Soon
Friday, June 14
7-10pm - Inverness w/ Dylan Stone and Doug Kennedy
Saturday, June 15
7-10pm - Johnson Crook with Chris Collins
The Venue
286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008
Coming Soon
Wednesday, August 7
7-10pm - Buckcherry w/ Joyous Wolf, Ian K. & more ($34.99 - $39.99 on sale Fri Apr 5 at 10am at www.ticketscene.ca/events/23864/)
Wild Blue Yonder Pub at Elmhirst's Resort
1045 Settlers Line, Keene
(705) 295-4591
Tuesday, June 11
6:30-8:30pm - Tuned Up Tuesdays ft Cellar Door (no cover)
Coming Soon
Tuesday, June 18
6:30-8:30pm - Tuned Up Tuesdays ft Al Black & the Steady Band (no cover)
William Street Beer Co.
975 Elgin St. W., Cobourg
289-252-2225
Saturday, June 8
2-5pm - Brian Bracken
