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 19 to Wednesday, December 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.
Arthur's Pub
930 Burnham St., Cobourg
(905) 372-2105
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
Monday, December 23
7pm - Local Talent Night ft Nathan & Amy
Tuesday, December 24
7-9pm - Christmas Eve w/ Bruce Longman
Coming Soon
Thursday, December 26
8pm - Karaoke w/ The Travelling Wilburs
Friday, December 27
9pm - Downbeat
Saturday, December 28
9pm - Courtney Bowles
Sunday, December 29
4:30-8pm - Celtic Music w/ Tom & Ric
Tuesday, December 31
8pm - New Year's Eve w/ The Fiddleheads ($20 cover after 9pm)
Bancroft Eatery and Brew Pub
4 Bridge St., Bancroft
(613) 332-3450
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 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
Monday, December 23
7-11pm - Rick & Gailie's Crash & Burn
Tuesday, December 24
7-9pm - Terry Finn & 4 Front
Coming Soon
Friday, December 27
5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - Christine Atrill
Saturday, December 28
5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 8:30pm - 4 Lanes Wide
Sunday, December 29
3-6pm - Cindy & Scott; 6:30-9:30pm - Keith Whiteduck
Boiling Over's Coffee Vault
148 Kent St. W., Lindsay
(705) 878-8884
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
Coming Soon
Tuesday, December 31
6pm - New Year's Eve Party ft U Jimmy ($10)
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
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
Saturday, December 21
1:30-5pm - PMBA Deluxe Blues Jam hosted by Bywater Call (donations welcome, all proceeds to musicians in need)
VIDEO: "Arizona" - Bywater Call
Fiddler's Green Pub & Grub
34 Lindsay St. St., Lindsay
(705) 878-8440
Sunday, December 22
1-5pm - Randy Reid
Coming Soon
Saturday, December 28
9pm - Side Street
Ganarascals Restaurant
53 Walton St., Port Hope
905-885-1888
Saturday, December 21
6-8pm - Cairdeas (Saskia Tomkins, Steáfán Hannigan, and Marsala Lukianchuk) ($20, with $5 going to Sounds of the Next Generation)
Coming Soon
Tuesday, December 31
5-9pm - New Year's Eve w/ Hailiah & Friends ($10)
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
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 - Blueprint
Sunday, December 22
3pm - I'm Dreaming of a Blues Christmas ft Emily Burgess and The Emburys ($20)
Coming Soon
Saturday, December 28
2pm & 10pm - Big Bang
The Garnet
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-0107
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
Tuesday, December 24
Closed
Wednesday, December 25
Closed
Coming Soon
Friday, December 27
9pm - Rys Climenhage and Friends
Sunday, December 29
8pm - The Songwriter Cycle ft. Husky Jeans, Sarah Tohnin, and Maylen ($5 or PWYC)
Gordon Best Theatre
216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 876-8884
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
Saturday, March 21
7-10pm - Texas King w/ The Jailbirds, The New Blue, Fiasco ($15 in advance at www.eventbrite.ca/e/texas-king-the-jailbirds-the-new-blue-fiasco-tickets-86408011689)
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)
Thursday, January 9
1-4pm - Open stage hosted by Sharon Marie Doughty w/ backup band Nepthton Ridgerunner
Friday, January 10
7pm - Funhouse open stage/open mic/jam
Saturday, January 11
7pm - Stockdale Central ($10 in advance at www.eventbrite.com/e/stockdale-central-tickets-86848737913)
Local No90
90 Mill St. N., Port Hope
(905) 269-3373
Thursday, December 19
6pm - Dan O’Farrell
McGillicafey's Pub & Eatery
13 Bridge St.. N., Hastings
(705) 696-3600
Friday, December 20
8pm - Shawn Savoy
Coming Soon
Friday, December 27
8pm - Eric Widzinki
Tuesday, December 31
8pm - New Year's Eve w/ Cindy & Scott ($10 in advance, $15 at door)
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 19
7pm - Rag Wax Duo
Coming Soon
Thursday, January 9
7pm - Two Strangers
Next Door
197 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(647) 270-9609
Thursday, December 19
8:30-11pm - Lauryn Macfarlane w/ Jayde and Hunter Sheridan
Coming Soon
Tuesday, December 31
8pm - Roaring 2020 New Year's Eve Speakeasy Party ft burlesque by Adelyn Vain, Bellamie Beastly, Cara De Melo, Midnite Wolverine, Viola Volta, and Kitten: Muffin Topp (Marj Wingrove) w/ music by Keith Danger Whiteduck and Lance Isaacs (%65, includes hors d'oeuvres and sweet treats from Revelstoke Cafe and champagne toast at midnight)
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 19
7-10pm - Open mic hosted by Casey Bax
Friday, December 20
10pm - Joel Parkes
Publican House Brewery
300 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5743
Friday, December 20
7-9pm - Darren Bailey
Saturday, December 21
7-9pm - Doug Horner
Coming Soon
Friday, December 27
7-9pm - Shai Peer
Saturday, December 28
7-9pm - Mike Graham
Tuesday, December 31
8pm - New Year's Eve ft. Doug Horner
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078
Thursday, December 19
7pm - Custmer Appreciation Holiday Party ft. Bobby Brioux and friends
Friday, December 20
8pm - Andy McDonald
Saturday, December 21
8pm - High Waters Band
Coming Soon
Tuesday, December 31
8pm - New Year's Eve ft. High Waters Band
Red Dog Tavern
189 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 741-6400
Friday, December 20
8pm - Christmas Bash ft Tamarack and the Roy Boys ($5 with all proceeds going to Kawartha Food Share)
Coming Soon
Thursday, February 13
10pm - Jeremie Albino ($10 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/27619/)
Southside Pizzeria
25 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough
(705) 748-6120
Friday, December 20
9:3pm - Punks On Pizza presents Shockwire, Dream Sculptor, Nebraska, Hangtime, Kevin Rj Brown (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 19
8pm - Open mic
The Thirsty Goose
63 Walton St., Port Hope
Thursday, December 19
7pm - Live music (TBA)
Friday, December 20
8pm - Live music (TBA)
Saturday, December 21
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 19
8:30-11:30pm - Stories: A Musical Showcase Pt. II ft Cassidy Jane, Merit, and The Muddy Hack ($10 or PWYC)
Friday, December 20
8-11pm - Express & Company (Melissa Payne and Dylan Ireland) w/ Uncle Karl (no cover)
Sunday, December 22
9pm - BA Johnston w/ Shady Men on a Shitty Planet ($10 or $6 w/ food bank donation)
Coming Soon
Friday, December 27
9pm - Chic'n Pot Pi
The Venue
286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008
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)
Coming Soon
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)
Tuesday, March 24
7-10pm - Matthew Good w/ Ria Mae ($39.50 in advance at www.eventbrite.ca/e/84749388703)
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)
