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, July 25 to Wednesday, July 31.
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, July 26
7:30pm - Movie Night ft "The Princess Bride"
Saturday, July 27
9pm - Jennis ($10)
Coming Soon
Saturday, August 3
7pm - Maynooth Pride w/ Fluffy & Fay
Arthur's Pub
930 Burnham St., Cobourg
(905) 372-2105
Thursday, July 25
8pm - Karaoke w/ The Travelling Wilburs
Friday, July 26
9pm - David Watt Besley & Laurence Stevenson
Saturday, July 27
9pm - Kassy & Jesse
Sunday, July 28
4:30-8pm - Celtic Music ft Busker Brothers
Monday, July 29
7pm - Jazz & Blues w/ Rob Phillips
Tuesday, July 30
7:30pm - British Invasion w/ Don Owen & Bruce Longman
Wednesday, July 31
8pm - Open mic
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, July 25
7:30-10:30pm - The Rob Phillips Trio w/ Marsala Lukianchuk
Friday, July 26
5-8pm - Nicole Haber; 8:30pm - Pop Machine
Saturday, July 27
5-8pm - Cellar Door; 8:30pm - Kings of Our Kin
Sunday, July 28
3-6pm - Washboard Hank & The Wringers; 6:30-9:30pm - Paige Warner
Monday, July 29
7pm - Rick & Gailie's Crash & Burn
Tuesday, July 30
7pm - Randy Hill Band w/ guest Kane Miller
Wednesday, July 31
7-10pm - Church of Trees
Coming Soon
Thursday, August 1
7:30-10:30pm - The Rob Phillips Trio w/ Marsala Lukianchuk
Friday, August 2
5-8pm - Dylan Ireland; 8:30pm - The Randy Hill Band / The Record Breakers
Saturday, August 3
5-8pm - JV's Boogaloo Squad; 8:30pm - House Brand
Sunday, August 4
3-6pm - Bluegrass Menagerie; 6:30-9:30pm - Joe Bulger
Boathouse Cafe
7100 County Rd.18, Roseneath
(905) 342-5366
Wednesday, July 31
6-9pm - Joe & Josh
Coming Soon
Wednesday, August 7
6-9pm - Derrick Zuber
Boiling Over's Coffee Vault
148 Kent St. W., Lindsay
(705) 878-8884
Friday, July 26
5-9pm - Do Good Badlies
Coming Soon
Friday, August 2
7-9pm - Gerald Van Halteren
Canoe & Paddle
18 Bridge St., Lakefield
(705) 651-1111
Saturday, July 27
8pm - Gunslingers
Coming Soon
Monday, August 5
8pm - Charles Cleyn w/ Kane Miller ($10)
Castle John's Pub & Restaurant
1550 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough
705-740-2111
Coming Soon
Friday, August 16
10pm - Hitcher
The Cat & The Fiddle Cobourg
38 Covert St., Cobourg
(905) 377-9029
NOTE
The Cat & The Fiddle Cobourg closed as of July 19
Champs Sports Bar
203 Simcoe St., Peterborough
(705) 742-3431
Thursdays
7pm - Open mic
Chemong Lodge
764 Hunter St., Bridgenorth
(705) 292-8435
Thursday, July 25
5-9pm - Pianist Barry McMullen (dining room)
Friday, July 26
6-10pm - The Donny Wood Band (patio)
Saturday, July 27
5-9pm - Young Guns (patio)
Wednesday, July 31
5-9pm - Pianist Barry McMullen (dining room)
Coming Soon
Friday, August 2
6-10pm - The Donny Wood Band
Saturday, August 3
5-9pm - Mark Edwards w/ Youth Performers (patio)
The Church-key Pub & Grindhouse
26 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 653-0001
Friday, July 26
5-7pm - Tom Eastland & Susanne Kozo
CJ's Tap & Grill
1 Strathy Rd., Cobourg
(905) 372-9784
Coming Soon
Saturday, August 17
7pm - The Spirits
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
Friday, July 26
8pm - Jack Walker
Saturday, July 27
9pm - Sly Violet
Coming Soon
Friday, August 2
Jessy Byers
Saturday, August 3
Mother Leads
Daisy's Dockside Patio at Bonnie View Inn
2713 Kashagawigamog Lake Rd., Haliburton
800-461-0347
Monday, July 29
5:30-8pm - Chris Smith
Wednesday, July 31
5-8pm - Emily Burgess
VIDEO: "Til I Get To Call You My Own" - Emily Burgess
Coming Soon
Wednesday, August 7
5-8pm - Live music (TBA)
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Saturday, July 27
1pm - Saturday afternoon jazz w/ Chris Smith; 8pm - Ian Reid
Sunday, July 28
12-3:30pm - Sunday afternoon gospel w/ Blaine Burnie, Gene and Fat Fingers Slimm; 8pm - Ian Reid
Tuesday, July 30
5-8:30pm - Tiki Tuesday w/ Sheri Hawkins
Coming Soon
Friday, August 2
8:30pm - Open Mic with John Dawson
Saturday, August 3
1pm - Saturday afternoon jazz w/ Chris Smith; 7:30pm - Serendipity
Sunday, August 4
12-3:30pm - Sunday Afternoon Gospel w/ Country Hot Flashes
Dreams of Beans
138 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 742-2406
Thursday, July 25
8pm - Open mic hosted by Jacques Graveline
Wednesday, July 31
5-7pm - Sarah Tohnin
Frank's Pasta and Grill
426 King St. E., Cobourg
(905) 372-2720
NOTE:
Frank's Pasta and Grill is closed permanently as of July 20
Ganarascals Restaurant
53 Walton St., Port Hope
905-885-1888
Coming Soon
Saturday, August 10
7-10pm - Mayhemingways ($15, call or email to reserve your tickets)
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Friday, July 26
8pm - All Things Woodstock Show #3 ($2
Saturday, July 27
2pm & 10pm - Blueprint
Coming Soon
Saturday, August 3
2pm & 10pm - Quickshifters
The Garnet
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-0107
Thursday, July 25
8pm - Jennis w/ Joel Parkes ($10 or PWYC)
Friday, July 26
9pm - Death By Art School, High Heels Low Fi, People You Meet Outside Of Bars ($10 or PWYC)
Sunday, July 28
6pm & 10pm - Julie Doiron, Jose Contreras, Apollo Ghosts ($10 in advance, $15 at door)
Monday, July 29
9pm - Kommissars, Belly Flop, Gashes, Avem
Tuesday, July 30
9pm - The Flakes w/ Harm & Ease and People You Meet Outside Of Bars ($7)
Wednesday, July 31
9pm - The Nailheads, Wayne Kennedy, Human Music Team
Coming Soon
Thursday, August 1
9pm - Across the Board and Jessica Speziale w/ Shaune Watt ($10 or PWYC)
Gordon Best Theatre
216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 876-8884
Coming Soon
Saturday, August 3
8pm - Fin de Fiesta presents Sempiterno ($22/25 in advance at www.eventbrite.ca/e/fin-de-fiesta-flamenco-presents-sempiterno-in-peterborough-tickets-62166628058)
Hot Belly Mama's
378 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 745-3544
Thursday, July 25
6-8pm - Live music
Junction Nightclub
253 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 743-0550
Friday, July 26
10pm - Country Night hosted by DJ Bill Porter ($5 cover)
Kawartha Coffee Co.
58 Bolton St., Bobcaygeon
(705) 738-1500
Saturday, July 27
8pm - Karaoke w/ Kelly Burrows
Sunday, July 28
2-5pm - Deep Dark River
Tuesday, July 30
7-9pm - Open mic hosted by Nathan Truax
Coming Soon
Sunday, August 4
2-5pm - Amanda and John
Sunday, August 11
2-5pm - James Higgins
Friday, August 16
7:30-11pm - Pint of Blarney
Sunday, August 18
2-5pm - Andy and Moe Show
Friday, August 23
5:30pm - Mattie Leon ($10 or PWYC)
Saturday, August 24
8pm - Kelly Burrows Trio
Lock 27 Tap and Grill
2824 River Ave., Youngs Point
705-652-6000
Sunday, July 28
7pm - Cottage Country Drag Bingo w/ Ms. Madge Enhat & Miss Divalicious
Marley's Bar & Grill
17 Fire Route 82 Catalina Bay, Buckhorn
(705) 868-2545
Friday, July 26
7-10pm - Kayla Howran & Melissa Payne (SOLD OUT)
Saturday, July 27
7-10pm - Ace & The Kid (SOLD OUT)
McGillicafey's Pub & Eatery
13 Bridge St.. N., Hastings
(705) 696-3600
Wednesday, July 31
7:30-9:30pm - Tim Taylor
Coming Soon
Thursday, August 1
7-11pm - Karaoke w/ Jefrey Danger
Friday, August 2
8pm - Cale Crowe
Saturday, August 3
5-8pm - Westben Jazz Fringe presents Francis Davis Duo
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
Murphy's Lockside Pub & Patio
3 May St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-1100
Tuesday, July 30
7-9pm - North Country Express (patio)
Coming Soon
Saturday, August 3
8pm - Michael O'Grady & Jason Lynn
Next Door
197 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(647) 270-9609
Friday, July 26
9pm - The Musician Next Door presents Bruno Merz
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, July 25
7-10pm - Open Mic
Publican House Brewery
300 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5743
Friday, July 26
6-9pm - Cale Crowe
Saturday, July 27
6-9pm - House Brand
Sunday, July 28
3-6pm - Ace and The Kid
Coming Soon
Friday, August 2
6-9pm - Shai Peer
Saturday, August 3
6-9pm - Doug Horner
Sunday, August 4
3-6pm - Ace and The Kid
Red Dog Tavern
189 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 741-6400
Thursday, July 25
POSTPONED - 8pm - The Weber Brothers present WE Thursdays Concert Series ft Lindsay Barr ($10 at door)
Friday, July 26
8:30pm - Niall, Ready The Prince, Rebelle Live ($10 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/24896/)
Saturday, July 27
9pm - Koty Kolter Home Run Tour ft The Back Row Society w/ Zack Weston ($10)
Sunday, July 28
1-11pm - A Celebration of life for Charlene Earle
Tuesday, July 30
9pm - Open mic
Coming Soon
Friday, August 2
9:30pm - 13th Step
Friday, August 9
9pm - Silver Hearts
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
Serendipitous Old Stuff Lounge
161 Old Hastings Rd., Warkworth
(705) 924-3333
Saturday, July 27
6-9pm - Suzi Wesson & Doug Balfour
Coming Soon
Saturday, August 3
5-8pm - Westben Jazz Fringe Festival presents Tanya Wills Quartet
The Social
295 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 874-6724
Friday, July 26
9pm - Jess & Tay
Saturday, July 27
9pm - Live music (TBA)
Wednesday, July 31
9pm - Live music (TBA)
Coming Soon
Thursday, August 8
8pm - Yuk Yuk's Summer Comedy Series ft Adam Christie, Marc Hallworth, Bryan Hatt ($10)
Southside Pizzeria
25 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough
(705) 748-6120
Coming Soon
Friday, August 16
9pm - Metal Night ft Anthropophagy, Lycanthro, Titan Arum, After Sin ($10)
The Thirsty Goose
63 Walton St., Port Hope
Thursday, July 25
7pm - Cale Crowe
Friday, July 26
8pm - Busker Brothers
Saturday, July 27
8pm - Dave Besley
The Twisted Wheel
379 Water St., Peterborough
Thursday, July 25
7-10pm - Washboard's Backroom Bazaar with Tami J Wilde and Jimmy Deck
Friday, July 26
7-10pm - Last Men On Earth w/ Brad Soucie and Nathan Miller
Saturday, July 27
7pm - Raggedy Andys w/ Riley Hotrum
Sunday, July 28
8pm - Movie Night ft "The Craft"
Coming Soon
Friday, August 2
7-10pm - Boom Bust & Echo w/ Looking For Heather & Tyler Cochrane
Saturday, August 3
7-10pm - OStella w/ Rory Taillon & The Lad Classic
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, July 30
6:30-8:30pm - Tuned Up Tuesdays ft Fred Stillman & Keene Country (no cover)
Coming Soon
Tuesday, August 6
6:30-8:30pm - Tuned Up Tuesdays ft The Lucky Ones (no cover)
