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, December 12 to Wednesday, December 18.
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.
Arthur's Pub
930 Burnham St., Cobourg
(905) 372-2105
Thursday, December 12
8pm - Karaoke w/ The Travelling Wilburs
Friday, December 13
9pm - Cale Crowe
Saturday, December 14
9pm - Brian Ruddy
Sunday, December 15
4:30-8pm - Celtic Music w/ Bill Craig
Monday, December 16
7pm - Christmas sing-along w/ Don & Tom
Tuesday, December 17
7:30pm - Hits of '60s, '70s, '80s w/ Don Owen & Bruce Longman
Wednesday, December 18
8pm - Open mic
Coming Soon
Thursday, December 19
8pm - Karaoke w/ The Travelling Wilburs
Friday, December 20
9pm - Shawn Nelson
Saturday, December 21
9pm - Two For The Show
Sunday, December 22
2pm - Closed for staff Christmas party
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, December 12
7:30-11:30pm - Rob Phillips Trio w/ Marsala Lukianchuk
Friday, December 13
5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Brother Sweet Brother
Saturday, December 14
5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Jackets
Sunday, December 15
3-6pm - Jacques Russell Trio; 6:30-9:30pm - Mark Beatty
Monday, December 16
7-11pm - Rick & Gailie's Crash & Burn
Tuesday, December 17
7-9pm - Wylie Harold
Wednesday, December 18
7-10pm - Nicholas Campbell & Friends
Coming Soon
Thursday, December 19
7:30-11:30pm - Rob Phillips Trio w/ Marsala Lukianchuk
Friday, December 20
5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Pop Machine
Saturday, December 21
5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Courtney Bowles Band
Sunday, December 22
3-6pm - Washboard Hank & The Wringers; 6:30-9:30pm - Morgan Rider
Boiling Over's Coffee Vault
148 Kent St. W., Lindsay
(705) 878-8884
Friday, December 13
7-9pm - Darren Bailey
Coming Soon
Friday, December 20
6-9pm - Open mic hosted by Gerald Van Halteren
Canoe & Paddle
18 Bridge St., Lakefield
(705) 651-1111
Saturdays
8pm - Live music
Coming Soon
Tuesday, December 31
7:30pm - New Year's Eve Party ft. Ace & The Kid ($90 for three-course dinner, drink of choice and midnight champagne)
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
Thursday, December 12
8pm - Karaoke
Coming Soon
Tuesday, December 31
6pm - New Year's Eve Party ft U Jimmy ($10)
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Saturday, December 14
7:30pm - Hellfire Hal and the Hot Tub Hussies
Coming Soon
Friday, December 20
4-7pm - Customer Appreciation Event w/ Jeff Moulton
Saturday, December 21
7:30pm - Albert Saxby
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, December 14
9pm - U Jimmy
Coming Soon
Sunday, December 22
1-5pm - Randy Reid
Ganarascals Restaurant
53 Walton St., Port Hope
905-885-1888
Coming Soon
Saturday, December 21
6-8pm - Cairdeas (Saskia Tomkins, Steáfán Hannigan, and Marsala Lukianchuk) ($20, with $5 going to Sounds of the Next Generation)
Tuesday, December 31
5-9pm - New Year's Eve with Hailiah & Friends ($10)
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Saturday, December 14
2pm & 10pm - Tamin' Thunder
Sunday, December 15
2-6pm - Country Christmas ft Ginny McIllmoyle, John Noonan, Larry Adams, Stephen Francis, Darrin Johnson, Marty Hepburn, Mike and Sigrid McGiverin, & more
Coming Soon
Thursday, December 19
8pm - I'm Dreaming of a Blues Christmas ft Bad Luck Woman and Her Misfortunes ($20)
Friday, December 20
8pm - I'm Dreaming of a Blues Christmas ft Dave Mowatt and Curbside Shuffle ($20)
Saturday, December 21
2pm & 10pm - Blue Print
Sunday, December 22
3pm - I'm Dreaming of a Blues Christmas ft Emily Burgess and The Emburys ($20)
The Garnet
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-0107
Thursday, December 12
9pm - Out By Lucy w/ guests
Friday, December 13
10:30pm - The Kents ($10 at door)
Sunday, December 15
8pm - Looking for Heather w/ guests
Monday, December 16
8pm - Joel Parkes
Tuesday, December 17
8pm - Human Music Team w/ guests
Wednesday, December 18
7-10pm - Open Stage Night hosted by Dixie Que and Ále Suárez (7-9pm open stage, 9-10pm music and art jam, sign up at 7pm)
Coming Soon
Thursday, December 19
8pm - Lotus Wight & Luke Mercier
Friday, December 20
9pm - RockBitur Metal Xmas
Saturday, December 21
9pm - Pays D'en Haut
Sunday, December 22
8pm - Mark Wood
Golden Wheel Restaurant
6725 Highway 7, Peterborough
(705) 749-6838
Saturday, December 14
8pm - Classic Collective
Gordon Best Theatre
216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 876-8884
Friday, December 13
9pm - Oberge w/ Peachykine ($10 at door or PWYC)
Saturday, December 14
7:30-11pm - Odd Man Rush ($10 at door, silent auction, all proceeds go to One Roof)
Coming Soon
Tuesday, December 31
9pm - The Starry Night New Year's Eve 2020 ft Death By Art School, All Girl Band, Belly Flop, Mary-Kate Edwards, Dixie Que, DJ Pete (19+, $5)
Wednesday, March 4
8pm - Royal Tusk w/ Brkn Love and Ready The Prince ($15 available in advance at www.eventbrite.ca/e/royal-tusk-brkn-love-ready-the-prince-tickets-84798078335, $20 at door)
Saturday, March 7
David James Allen
Junction Nightclub
253 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 743-0550
Friday, December 13
10pm - Nothing But the 90s hosted by DJ Bill Porter (no cover)
Keene Centre for the Arts
12 1st St., Keene
(519) 993-0079
Coming Soon
Tuesday, December 31
7pm - New Year's Eve Dinner Party ft folk music by Shane Eyers & Maylen (Scott M. Somerville) w/ gourmet dinner by Natalie McNeil ($10 show, $10 dinner, $10 shuttle bus, available at www.eventbrite.com/e/shane-eyers-maylen-and-friends-nye-tickets-83982524993)
Local No90
90 Mill St. N., Port Hope
(905) 269-3373
Thursday, December 12
6-8pm - Port Hope Young Professionals Holiday Social
McGillicafey's Pub & Eatery
13 Bridge St.. N., Hastings
(705) 696-3600
Friday, December 13
8pm - Ugly Sweater Christmas Party ft Gunslingers
Coming Soon
Friday, December 20
8pm - Shawn Savoy
Friday, December 27
8pm - Eric Widzinki
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, December 12
7pm - Mulligan Tyme
Coming Soon
Thursday, December 19
7pm - Rag Wax Duo
Moody's Bar & Grill
3 Tupper St., Millbrook
(705) 932-6663
Saturday, December 14
2-5pm - Emily Burgess & The Emburys (no cover, donations for band accepted)
Next Door
197 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(647) 270-9609
Thursday, December 12
9pm - The Musician Next Door ft Lindsay Barr
VIDEO: "Inside Out" - Lindsay Barr
Coming Soon
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
Thursday, December 12
7-10pm - Open mic hosted by Casey Bax
Coming Soon
Friday, December 20
10pm - Joel Parkes
Publican House Brewery
300 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5743
Friday, December 13
7-9pm - Doug Horner
Saturday, December 14
7-9pm - House Brand
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078
Friday, December 13
7:30-11pm - One Hip Dog
Red Dog Tavern
189 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 741-6400
Saturday, December 14
8pm - A Weber Brothers Christmas ($20, portion of proceeds go to Brock Mission)
Tuesday, December 17
9pm - Open mic
Coming Soon
Friday, December 20
8pm - Christmas Bash ft Tamarack and the Roy Boys ($5 with all proceeds going to Kawartha Food Share)
Thursday, February 13
10pm - Jeremie Albino ($10 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/27619/)
Sideways Bar & Grill
18-22 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 947-2333
Saturday, December 14
8pm - James Higgins
The Social
295 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 874-6724
Saturday, December 14
9pm - Lindsay Barr Band
VIDEO: "I Don't Dance" - Lindsay Barr
Southside Pizzeria
25 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough
(705) 748-6120
Coming Soon
Friday, December 20
9:3pm - Punks On Pizza presents Shockwire, Dream Sculptor, Nebraska, Hangtime (all ages, $10 or PWYC)
Sticks Sports Pub
500 George St. S., Peterborough
(705) 775-7845
Coming Soon
Tuesday, December 31
9pm - New Year's Eve ft. Maxwell McWilliams
That Little Pub (formerly Church-Key Pub)
26 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 653-0001
Thursday, December 12
8pm - Open mic
Friday, December 13
9pm - Blindsided Blues Band
Wednesday, December 18
8pm - Whiskey Wednesday w/ Ken Tizzard
The Thirsty Goose
63 Walton St., Port Hope
Thursday, December 12
7pm - Live music (TBA)
Friday, December 13
8pm - Live music (TBA)
Saturday, December 14
8pm - Live music (TBA)
Turtle John's Pub & Restaurant
64 John St., Port Hope
(905) 885-7200
Coming Soon
Saturday, December 28
9:30pm - Hip Hop ft DJ Spinmart & Luck Force, Cotter & Evan The Human
The Twisted Wheel
379 Water St., Peterborough
Thursday, December 12
8-11pm - Women's Quarterly ft. Little Fire, Hardwood Cat, Hillary Dumoulin, The Watched Pots, Little Rapids, Jill Stavely. ($10 at door)
Sunday, December 15
8pm - Movie Night ft "Die Hard" (1988)
Wednesday, December 18
10pm - Twisted Karaoke w/ Cheyenne & friends
Coming Soon
Friday, December 27
9pm - Chic'n Pot Pi
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)
Wild Blue Yonder Pub at Elmhirst's Resort
1045 Settlers Line, Keene
(705) 295-4591
Coming Soon
Saturday, December 28
3pm - Mayhemingways
Monday, December 30
3pm - Melissa Payne
Tuesday, December 31
7pm - New Year's Eve Party ft Fred Stillman and Keene Country Band ($75 incl. dinner and entertainment)
