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 14 to Wednesday, November 20.
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, November 16
9pm - Anything Goes Cafe ($5)
Coming Soon
Saturday, November 23
9pm - RöckBïtür ($10)
Saturday, November 30
9pm - Blue Hazel ($10)
Arthur's Pub
930 Burnham St., Cobourg
(905) 372-2105
Thursday, November 14
8pm - Karaoke w/ The Travelling Wilburs
Friday, November 15
9pm - Brian Bracken
Saturday, November 16
9pm - Downbeat
Sunday, November 17
4:30-8pm - Celtic Music w/ Leighton & Bauer
Monday, November 18
7pm - Local Talent Night ft Cheryl Beatty
Tuesday, November 19
7:30pm - Hits of '60s, '70s, '80s w/ Don Owen & Bruce Longman
Wednesday, November 20
8pm - Open mic
Coming Soon
Thursday, November 21
8pm - Karaoke w/ The Travelling Wilburs
Friday, November 22
9pm - Two For The Show
Saturday, November 23
9pm - Dan Clancy Trio (of Lighthouse)
Sunday, November 24
4:30-8pm - Celtic Music w/ Bill Craig
Bancroft Eatery and Brew Pub
4 Bridge St., Bancroft
(613) 332-3450
Coming Soon
Saturday, December 21
9pm - Ugly Christmas Sweater Party ft Emily Burgess and Marcus Browne
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, November 14
7:30-11:30pm - Rob Phillips Trio w/ Marsala Lukianchuk
Friday, November 15
5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Christine Atrill
Saturday, November 16
5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Midnight Shift
Sunday, November 17
3-6pm - Bobby Dove; 6:30-9:30pm - Kerry Jayne
Monday, November 18
7-11pm - Rick & Gailie's Crash & Burn
Tuesday, November 19
7-11pm - The Randy Hill Band w/ Hillary Dumoulin
Wednesday, November 20
7-9pm - Nicholas Campbell & Friends
Coming Soon
Thursday, November 21
7:30-11:30pm - Rob Phillips Trio w/ Marsala Lukianchuk
Friday, November 22
5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Pop Machine
Saturday, November 23
5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Blue Hazel
Sunday, November 24
3-6pm - Washboard Hank & The Wringers; 6:30-9:30pm - Cheryl Casselman
Boiling Over's Coffee Vault
148 Kent St. W., Lindsay
(705) 878-8884
Friday, November 15
6-9pm - Open Mic w/ Gerald Van Halteren
Coming Soon
Friday, November 22
7-9pm - Morgan Rider
Canoe & Paddle
18 Bridge St., Lakefield
(705) 651-1111
Saturdays
8pm - Live music
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)
Coach & Horses Pub
16 York St. S., Lindsay
(705) 328-0006
Thursdays
10pm - Open Mic
Fridays
9:30pm - Karaoke Night
Wednesdays
7-11pm - Live music
The Cow & Sow Eatery
38 Colborne St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-5111
Saturday, November 16
8pm - Karaoke
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Saturday, November 16
7-10pm - Trina West
Coming Soon
Saturday, November 23
7pm - Chris Smith
Dr. J's BBQ & Brews
282 Aylmer St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5717
Saturday, November 16
1:30-5pm - PMBA Deluxe Blues Jam hosted by Al Black & the Steady Band (donations welcome, all proceeds to musicians in need)
Fiddler's Green Pub & Grub
34 Lindsay St. St., Lindsay
(705) 878-8440
Friday, November 15
8pm - Customer Appreciation Comedy Night ft Dylan Gott, Christophe Davidson, and Kyle Hickey
Ganarascals Restaurant
53 Walton St., Port Hope
905-885-1888
Coming Soon
Friday, November 22
7-10pm - Hill & Landing and Northern Hearts ($15, call 905-885-1888 or email to reserve)
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Friday, November 15
9pm - Wild T & The Spirit ft Tony Springer ($10)
Saturday, November 16
2pm & 10pm - Delaney Drive
Coming Soon
Saturday, November 23
2pm & 10pm - Marty and The Mojos
The Garnet
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-0107
Thursday, November 14
9pm - Oakridge Ave. w/ Merit ($10 at door)
Friday, November 15
5pm - Forselli Fridays w/ Diamond Dave; 8pm - Pays D'en Haut
Sunday, November 17
7:30pm - Corin Raymond w/ Mike T. Kerr ($20 in advance at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4415391)
Monday, November 18
7-9pm - Precarious2 Festival presents Down 'N' Out Revue music and poetry (no cover)
Tuesday, November 19
8pm - Gabrielle Papillon Album Release w/ Ellen Froese ($15 in advance at www.eventbrite.com/e/gabrielle-papillon-album-release-at-the-garnet-tickets-75587852301)
Wednesday, November 20
8pm - Ostella
Coming Soon
Thursday, November 21
7pm - Jackie w/ Low Life Lolas
Friday, November 22
5pm - Forselli Fridays w/ Not Much Fun; 9pm - May Have w/ Mary Kate Edwards ($10 or PWYC)
Saturday, November 23
9pm - The Discarded w/ Bow Tie Killers
Sunday, November 24
7:30pm - Dave McCann
Golden Wheel Restaurant
6725 Highway 7, Peterborough
(705) 749-6838
Saturday, November 16
7pm - Boots of Hazard ($25 dinner and music)
Coming Soon
Saturday, November 23
9pm - Doug Horner
Saturday, November 30
9pm - Rob Donaldson Band
Gordon Best Theatre
216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 876-8884
Friday, November 15
9pm - You're Welcome presents Y2GAY: A Big Gay Dance Party ($10)
Saturday, November 16
8pm - Emily Burgess & The Emburys "Never-Ending Fling" album release w/ guests The Weber Brothers, Ryan 'Rico' Browne, Shai 'Cookie' Peer, and Blue Hazel ($15 at door only)
VIDEO: "Black and Blue" - Emily Burgess & The Emburys
Coming Soon
Friday, November 22
10pm - HOLA (Organization for Hispanic and Latino Awareness) Party (18+, $7 pre-sale on Trent campus or $10 at door)
Saturday, November 23
8pm - Limestone ($10 at door)
The Grand Experience
177 Kent St. W., Lindsay
(705) 324-9444
Friday, November 15
9:30pm - Hitcher
Hot Belly Mama's
378 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 745-3544
Thursday, November 14
6-8pm - Live music
Kawartha Coffee Co.
58 Bolton St., Bobcaygeon
(705) 738-1500
Saturday, November 16
7pm - Karaoke w/ Dave Pearce
Local No90
90 Mill St. N., Port Hope
(905) 269-3373
Thursday, November 14
6-9:30pm - Darren Bailey
McGillicafey's Pub & Eatery
13 Bridge St.. N., Hastings
(705) 696-3600
Friday, November 15
8pm - Gunslingers
Coming Soon
Friday, November 22
8pm - Cindy & Scott
Friday, November 29
8pm - Jefrey Danger
Mckecks Tap & Grill
207 Highland St., Haliburton
(705) 457-3443
Friday, November 15
7-9pm - B n B Blues Band
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, November 14
7pm - Greg Hannah Band
Coming Soon
Thursday, November 21
7pm - Lotus Wight
Murphy's Lockside Pub & Patio
3 May St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-1100
Coming Soon
Saturday, November 30
8pm - Open mic hosted by North Country Express
Next Door
197 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(647) 270-9609
Coming Soon
Thursday, December 12
9pm - The Musician Next Door ft Lindsay Barr
Oasis Bar & Grill
31 King St. E., Cobourg
(905) 372-6634
Sundays
5:30pm - PHLO
Pappas Billiards
407 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 772-9010
Saturdays
1-3pm - Shipwrecked Saturdays w/ Jacques Graveline; 3pm - Open mic hosted by Casey Bax
Pastry Peddler
17 King St., Millbrook
(705) 932-7333
Coming Soon
Friday, November 24
5:30pm & 7:45pm - Jazz Dinner Night ft Marsala & The Imports ($50 per person)
Publican House Brewery
300 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5743
Friday, November 15
7-9pm - Ace and The Kid
Saturday, November 16
7-9pm - Cale Crowe
Coming Soon
Friday, November 22
7-9pm - Shai Peer
Friday, November 23
7-9pm - House Brand
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078
Saturday, November 16
9pm - High Waters Band
Red Dog Tavern
189 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 741-6400
Thursday, November 14
9pm - Hollerado - The Final Tour ($20 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/24633/)
Saturday, November 16
8pm - Tribute to Two-Tone Era Ska ft Dub Trinity
Tuesday, November 19
9pm - Open mic
Coming Soon
Saturday, November 23
9pm - The Ireland Brothers w/ Express & Company ($10 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/27354/)
Saturday, November 30
9pm - Julian Taylor Band w/ Paper Shakers ($10 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/27424/)
Friday, December 6
10pm - Johnny Pandora w/ Lohrwoods ($10 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/27263/)
The Social
295 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 874-6724
Friday, November 15
10pm - Live music (TBA)
That Little Pub (formerly Church-Key Pub)
26 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 653-0001
Thursday, November 14
8pm - Open mic
Friday, November 15
5pm - Rob Keys; 9pm - Hissy Fits
Wednesday, November 20
8pm - Whiskey Wednesday w/ Ken Tizzard
Coming Soon
Thursday, November 21
8pm - Open mic
Friday, November 22
9pm - Chic'n Pot Pi
Saturday, November 23
9pm - Andy Farrington
The Thirsty Goose
63 Walton St., Port Hope
Thursday, November 14
7pm - Cale Crowe
Friday, November 15
8pm - Busker Brothers
Saturday, November 16
8pm - Soul Shakers' Union
The Twisted Wheel
379 Water St., Peterborough
Friday, November 15
9pm - Merit w/ Looking For Heather
Monday, November 18
9pm - Open mic
Wednesday, November 20
10pm - Karaoke w/ Cheyenne and friends
Coming Soon
Friday, November 22
9:30pm - The Lionyls & The Wilderness ($5 in advance, $10 at door)
Saturday, November 30
9pm - Nebraska "Tangerine" Album Release w/ Peace Sand Rest and Justin Strode ($5 in advance, $10 at door or PWYC)
The Venue
286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008
Coming Soon
Friday, December 20
8pm - PTBO Strong presents First Responders Christmas Party ft High Waters and Ambulance Driver ($10 in advance at www.eventbrite.ca/e/first-responders-christmas-party-tickets-81414987419)
Wednesday, January 29
7pm - Tebey - The Good Ones Tour w/ Matt Lang ($30, tickets on sale Oct 4 at www.eventbrite.ca/e/tebey-the-good-ones-tour-tickets-73886132411)
