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, September 19 to Wednesday, September 25.
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
Saturday, September 21
9pm - FreeDubStar ($10)
Coming Soon
Saturday, September 28
9pm - West End Riverboat Band ($10)
Arthur's Pub
930 Burnham St., Cobourg
(905) 372-2105
Thursday, September 19
8pm - Karaoke w/ The Travelling Wilburs
Friday, September 20
9pm - Busker Brothers
Saturday, September 21
9pm - Bruce Longman & Penny Skolski
Sunday, September 22
4:30-8pm - Celtic Music w/ Derek Morris
Monday, September 23
7pm - Local Talent Night ft Brian Ferris
Tuesday, September 24
7:30pm - British Invasion w/ Don Owen & Bruce Longman
Wednesday, September 25
8pm - Open mic
Coming Soon
Thursday, September 26
8pm - Karaoke w/ The Travelling Wilburs
Friday, September 27
9pm - Tyson Galloway
Saturday, September 28
9pm - James Higgins
Sunday, September 29
4:30-8pm - Celtic Music w/ Cris Devlin
Bancroft Eatery and Brew Pub
4 Bridge St., Bancroft
(613) 332-3450
Friday, September 20
9pm - Emily Burgess and Marcus Browne
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, September 19
7:30-10:30pm - Rob Phillips Trio w/ Marsala Lukianchuk
Friday, September 20
5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Parkside Drive
Saturday, September 21
5-8pm - Mike Nagoda; 8:30pm - Josh Gordon Band
Sunday, September 22
3-6pm - Washboard Hank & The Wringers; 6:30-9:30pm - Kane Miller
Monday, September 23
7pm - Rick & Gailie's Crash & Burn
Tuesday, September 24
7-11pm - The Randy Hill Band w/ Guest Ty Wilson
Wednesday, September 25
7-9pm - Nicholas Campbell & Friends
Coming Soon
Thursday, September 26
7:30-10:30pm - Rob Phillips Trio w/ Marsala Lukianchuk
Friday, September 27
5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Road Waves
Saturday, September 28
5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - The Cadillacs
Sunday, September 29
3-6pm - The West End Riverboat Band; 6:30-9:30pm - Paige Warner
Boiling Over's Coffee Vault
148 Kent St. W., Lindsay
(705) 878-8884
Friday, September 20
6-9pm - Open mic hosted by Gerald Van Halteren
Coming Soon
Friday, September 27
7pm - Amanda & John
Canoe & Paddle
18 Bridge St., Lakefield
(705) 651-1111
Saturday, September 21
8pm - The Acoustically Hip
Capers Tap House
28 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 653-5262
Friday, September 20
7-10pm - Robert Keyes
Saturday, September 21
7-10pm - Randy Stewart
Coming Soon
Friday, September 27
7-10pm - Tom Eastland Triage
Saturday, September 28
7-10pm - Music for Goats
Castle John's Pub & Restaurant
1550 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough
705-740-2111
Coming Soon
Saturday, October 5
7-11pm - Incase We Crash w/ Summer Heights (no cover)
The Cat & The Fiddle Lindsay
49 William St. N., Lindsay
(705) 878-4312
Saturday, September 21
6pm - Halfway to St. Patrick's Day ft The Pint of Blarney
The Ceilie (Trent University student pub)
1600 West Bank Dr., Peterborough
(705) 748-1011
Coming Soon
Friday, September 27
Open mic and karaoke night
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)
Wednesdays
5-9pm - Pianist Barry McMullen (dining room)
The Church-key Pub & Grindhouse
26 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 653-0001
Thursday, September 19
8pm - Open mic
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, September 28
9pm - Sly Violet
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Thursday, September 19
7-10pm - Howard Ross and the Full Count Blues Band ($20 in advance at www.eventbrite.ca/e/howard-ross-and-the-full-count-blues-band-tickets-70330898611)
Saturday, September 21
7:30pm - Ray Montford with Lynn Moffatt ($20 in advance at www.eventbrite.ca/e/ray-montford-with-special-guest-lynn-moffatt-tickets-68612655299)
Coming Soon
Saturday, September 28
7:30pm - Sheri Hawkins and the Rockin' 88s
Dr. J's BBQ & Brews
282 Aylmer St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5717
Saturday, September 21
1:30-5pm - PMBA Deluxe Blues Jam hosted byThe Bridget Foley Band (by donation, all proceeds to musicians in need)
Dreams of Beans
138 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 742-2406
Thursday, September 19
8pm - Open mic hosted by Jacques Graveline
Fiddler's Green Pub & Grub
34 Lindsay St. St., Lindsay
(705) 878-8440
Saturday, September 21
9pm - Country Spice
Ganarascals Restaurant
53 Walton St., Port Hope
905-885-1888
Coming Soon
Friday, October 11
7:30pm - Steve Marriner ($20, call 905-885-1888 or email to reserve)
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Friday, September 20
9pm - Dave Mowat and the Curbside Shuffle
Saturday, September 21
2pm & 10pm - Brave and Crazy
Coming Soon
Friday, September 27
8pm - Ontario Street Theatre presents Ode to Patsy Cline ($20)
Saturday, September 28
2pm & 10pm - Tamin Thunder
The Garnet
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-0107
Thursday, September 19
9:30pm - Quote The Raven ($10)
Friday, September 20
5-7pm - Forselli Fridays ft McDonnel Street Gospel Quartet; 9pm - Wine Lips / Bellyflop
Saturday, September 21
3pm & 9pm - Mayhemingways ($20, available in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/venues/2728/)
Wednesday, September 25
8-11pm - Winter Wilson w/ Robert Atyeo
VIDEO: "Ghost" - Winter Wilson
Coming Soon
Monday, September 30
9pm - Wax Mannequin 2, Ben Rough, Hush Hush Nois
Golden Wheel Restaurant
6725 Highway 7, Peterborough
(705) 749-6838
Coming Soon
Saturday, September 28
9pm - Them Crooked Craigs
Gordon Best Theatre
216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 876-8884
Coming Soon
Saturday, October 12
9pm - James Clayton w/ Mary-Kate Edwards ($10)
Saturday, November 16
8-10pm - Emily Burgess & The Emburys "Never-Ending Fling" album release ($15 at door only)
Hot Belly Mama's
378 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 745-3544
Thursday, September 19
6-8pm - Live music
Monday, September 23
7-10pm - Black Suit Devil
Junction Nightclub
253 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 743-0550
Thursday, September 19
10pm - Wejam Ptbo, Peterborough Pride, & TCSA presents One Jungle ft house music by DJs Teebs, Shadlesky and Cody Mc ($5 in advance at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4332090, $10 at door)
Kawartha Coffee Co.
58 Bolton St., Bobcaygeon
(705) 738-1500
Saturday, September 21
8pm - Karaoke w/ Suzy Q
Lock 27 Tap and Grill
2824 River Ave., Youngs Point
705-652-6000
Coming Soon
Saturday, September 28
2-6pm - Closing Season Party ft Ryan/Williams
McGillicafey's Pub & Eatery
13 Bridge St.. N., Hastings
(705) 696-3600
Thursday, September 19
7-11pm - Karoake w/ host Jefrey Danger
Friday, September 20
8pm - Jefrey Danger
Coming Soon
Friday, September 27
8pm - Cindy & Scott
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, September 19
7pm - Ryan Lacroix
Moody's Bar & Grill
3 Tupper St., Millbrook
(705) 932-6663
Thursday, September 19
8pm - Weber Brothers Productions presents September Songwriters Sampler ft Tony Silvestri, Lance Isaacs, Tom Eastland (no cover, donations to musicians appreciated)
Saturday, September 21
2-5pm - Jazz, Pop and Soul ft Carin Redman w/ Rob Phillips, Howard Baer, and Curtis Conkwright (no cover, donations to musicians appreciated)
Next Door
197 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(647) 270-9609
Friday, September 20
9pm - Dylan Ireland
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
Thursdays
7-10pm - Open Mic
Friday, September 20
10pm - Joel Parkes
Saturdays
1-3pm - Shipwrecked Saturdays w/ Jacques Graveline
Publican House Brewery
300 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5743
Friday, September 20
6-9pm - Shai Peer
Saturday, September 21
6-9pm - House Brand
Coming Soon
Friday, September 27
6-9pm - Reg Corey
Saturday, September 28
6-9pm - Cameron Fraser
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078
Friday, September 20
7:30pm - Boats and Horses
Saturday, September 21
9pm - High Waters Band
Red Dog Tavern
189 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 741-6400
Thursday, September 19
8pm - The Weber Brothers WE Thursdays Concert Series ft Nigel Wearne ($10); 10:30pm - Five Alarm Funk ($15, advance tickets at www.ticketscene.ca/events/25389/)
Friday, September 20
9pm - Dizzy Wright & Mad Child w/ Pimpton, Siege, Ruby Red, Othniel, Zack Weston, Koty Kolter ($30, in advance at www.eventbrite.ca/e/dizzy-wright-madchild-live-in-peterborough-tickets-65634216709)
Saturday, September 21
9pm - Paper Shakers and Love Wagon w/ Nathan Truax ($10)
Tuesday, September 24
9pm - Open mic
Coming Soon
Friday, September 27
9pm - Cold Creek County ($20, in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/26793/)
Saturday, October 12
9pm - Old Man Luedecke
Tuesday, October 29
9pm - Jeff Martin ($20 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/26825/)
Wednesday, October 30
8pm - Ariel Posen ($12 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/26976/)
Saturday, November 2
9pm - Peterborough Folk Festival presents Fast Romantics
Thursday, November 14
9pm - Hollerado - The Final Tour ($20 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/24633/)
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
Saturday, September 21
10pm - Soulful Pride dance party w/ DJ Fever
Wednesday, September 25
7:30-10:30pm - Peterborough Poetry Slam Season Opener ($5-10 or PWYC)
Sideways Bar & Grill
18-22 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 947-2333
Coming Soon
Friday, October 18
8:30pm - Ken Tizzard and Music For Goats
The Social
295 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 874-6724
Wednesday, September 25
10pm - Cale Crowe
Southside Pizzeria
25 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough
(705) 748-6120
Coming Soon
Saturday, October 26
9pm - In The Act Of Violence, After Sin, Price To Die & Doug Helle ($10 at door)
Sticks Sports Pub
500 George St. S., Peterborough
(705) 775-7845
Coming Soon
Saturday, October 5
1-4pm - Missy Knott
The Thirsty Goose
63 Walton St., Port Hope
Thursday, September 19
7pm - Cale Crowe
Friday, September 20
8pm - Live music (TBA)
Saturday, September 21
8pm - Live music (TBA)
The Twisted Wheel
379 Water St., Peterborough
Sunday, September 22
9pm - Movie Night ft "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure" (1989)
Wednesday, September 25
10pm - Karaoke w/ Cheyenne and friends
Coming Soon
Monday, September 30
9pm - Open mic
Friday, October 4
2-5pm - Town Brewery Presents: Niall, Tijuana Jesus & The Effens ($10 at door)
