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 21 to Wednesday, November 27.
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 23
9pm - RöckBïtür w/ Almost Famous ($10)
Coming Soon
Saturday, November 30
9pm - Blue Hazel ($10)
Arthur's Pub
930 Burnham St., Cobourg
(905) 372-2105
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
Monday, November 25
7pm - Jazz & Blues w/ Rob Phillips
Tuesday, November 26
7:30pm - Hits of '60s, '70s, '80s w/ Don Owen & Bruce Longman
Wednesday, November 27
8pm - Open mic
Coming Soon
Thursday, November 28
8pm - Karaoke w/ The Travelling Wilburs
Friday, November 29
9pm - Bruce Longman
Saturday, November 30
9pm - Eric Lambier
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 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
Monday, November 25
7-11pm - Rick & Gailie's Crash & Burn
Tuesday, November 26
7-11pm - The Randy Hill Band w/ Ty Wilson
Wednesday, November 27
7-10pm - The Bombshell Deluxe
Coming Soon
Thursday, November 28
7:30-11:30pm - Rob Phillips Trio w/ Marsala Lukianchuk
Saturday, November 30
5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Hungerford Station
Sunday, December 1
3-6pm - Bluegrass Menagerie; 6:30-9:30pm - Jitensha
Boiling Over's Coffee Vault
148 Kent St. W., Lindsay
(705) 878-8884
Friday, November 22
7-9pm - Morgan Rider
Coming Soon
Friday, November 30
7-9pm - Keith Kirkpatrick
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
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Saturday, November 23
7pm - Chris Smith
Coming Soon
Saturday, November 30
7pm - Gary and Rough Ideas
Dr. J's BBQ & Brews
282 Aylmer St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5717
Coming Soon
Saturday, December 21
1:30-5pm - PMBA Deluxe Blues Jam hosted by Bywater Call (donations welcome, all proceeds to musicians in need)
Fiddler's Green Pub & Grub
34 Lindsay St. St., Lindsay
(705) 878-8440
Saturday, November 23
9:30pm - Hard Sundaze
Ganarascals Restaurant
53 Walton St., Port Hope
905-885-1888
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
Saturday, November 23
2pm & 10pm - Marty and The Mojos
Coming Soon
Friday, November 29
8pm - Ode to The Rolling Stones ft Garage Dog, The Irelands, Savoy Farrell Kowalyk ($20)
Saturday, November 30
2pm & 10pm - Midnight Jewel
The Garnet
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-0107
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 ($10 in advance, $15 at door)
VIDEO: "Bridges" - Dave McCann
Wednesday, November 27
7-10pm - Open Stage Night (sign up at 7pm, music and art jam at 9pm)
Coming Soon
Thursday, November 28
9pm - Excuses Excuses
Friday, November 29
5pm - Forselli Fridays w/ Used Guys; 9pm - The Venisons w/ The Stagger Inn Band
Saturday, November 30
9pm - Steelburner w/ Little Fire
Golden Wheel Restaurant
6725 Highway 7, Peterborough
(705) 749-6838
Saturday, November 23
9pm - Doug Horner
Coming Soon
Saturday, November 30
9pm - Rob Donaldson Band
Gordon Best Theatre
216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 876-8884
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)
Coming Soon
Saturday, December 14
7:30-11pm - Odd Man Rush charity Christmas show in support of The Warming Room
Hot Belly Mama's
378 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 745-3544
Thursday, November 21
6-8pm - Live music
Junction Nightclub
253 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 743-0550
Friday, November 22
10pm - Y2K Flashback hosted by DJ Bill Porter (no cover)
Kawartha Coffee Co.
58 Bolton St., Bobcaygeon
(705) 738-1500
Saturday, November 23
7-11pm - Campbells Caraoke
McGillicafey's Pub & Eatery
13 Bridge St.. N., Hastings
(705) 696-3600
Friday, November 22
8pm - Cindy & Scott
Coming Soon
Friday, November 29
8pm - Jefrey Danger
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 21
7pm - Lotus Wight
Coming Soon
Thursday, November 28
7pm - Eric Widzinski
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
Saturday, November 30
9:30pm - The Boo Radley Project
Thursday, December 12
9pm - The Musician Next Door ft Lindsay Barr
Thursday, December 19
8:30-11pm - Lauryn Macfarlane w/ Jayde and Hunter Sheridan
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
Saturday, November 23
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 29
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 22
7-9pm - Shai Peer
Saturday, November 23
7-9pm - House Brand
Red Dog Tavern
189 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 741-6400
Saturday, November 23
9pm - The Ireland Brothers w/ Express & Company ($10 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/27354/
Tuesday, November 26
9pm - Open mic
Coming Soon
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/)
Thursday, February 13
10pm - Jeremie Albino ($10 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/27619/)
The Social
295 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 874-6724
Friday, November 22
10pm - Live music (TBA)
Sticks Sports Pub
500 George St. S., Peterborough
(705) 775-7845
Friday, November 22
6-10pm - Darren Bailey
That Little Pub (formerly Church-Key Pub)
26 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 653-0001
Thursday, November 21
8pm - Open mic
Friday, November 22
9pm - Chic'n Pot Pi
Saturday, November 23
9pm - Andy Farrington
Wednesday, November 27
8pm - Whiskey Wednesday w/ Ken Tizzard
The Thirsty Goose
63 Walton St., Port Hope
Thursday, November 21
7pm - Bruce Longman
Friday, November 22
8pm - Eric Lambier
Saturday, November 23
8pm - Jeff Biggar
The Twisted Wheel
379 Water St., Peterborough
Friday, November 22
9:30pm - The Lionyls & The Wilderness ($5 in advance, $10 at door)
Saturday, November 23
8pm - 0Stella (duo) with Another Crush, Andrea Lake, Heather Valley
Sunday, November 24
8pm - Movie Night ft "Reality Bites" (1994)
Monday, November 25
9pm - Open mic
Wednesday, November 27
10pm - Karaoke w/ Cheyenne and friends
Coming Soon
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)
