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, January 30 to Wednesday, February 5.
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, January 30
8pm - Karaoke w/ The Travelling Wilburs
Friday, January 31
9pm - Cale Crowe
Saturday, February 1
9pm - Jeff Biggar
Tuesday, February 4
7pm - 60s, 70s, 80s music w/ Don & Bruce
Wednesday, February 5
8pm - Open mic
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, January 30
7:30-11:30pm - Rob Phillips Trio w/ Marsala Lukianchuk
Friday, January 31
5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 9pm - Hitcher
Saturday, February 1
5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 9pm - House Brand
Sunday, February 2
3-6pm - Bluegrass Menagerie; 6:30-9:30pm - Mark Beatty
Monday, February 3
7-11pm - Rick & Gailie's Crash & Burn
Tuesday, February 4
7-10pm - Dylan Ireland
Wednesday, February 5
7-10pm - Jesse Slack
Coming Soon
Thursday, February 6
7:30-11:30pm - Mike Graham w/ Marsala Lukianchuk
Friday, February 7
5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 9pm - Blue Hazel
Saturday, February 8
5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 9pm - 4 Lanes Wide
Sunday, February 9
3-6pm - Catfish Willie & The Buckle Busters; 6:30-9:30pm - Jocelyn Gould
Boiling Over's Coffee Vault
148 Kent St. W., Lindsay
(705) 878-8884
Friday, January 31
7-9pm - Andrew Sherriff
Coming Soon
Friday, February 7
7-9pm - Gerald Van Halteren
Friday, February 14
7-9pm - Rob Barg
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, February 1
7-10pm - Chad Ingram and friends
Coming Soon
Friday, February 7
8:30pm - Open mic
Saturday, February 8
7-10pm - Jeff Moutlon
Dr. J's BBQ & Brews
282 Aylmer St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5717
Coming Soon
Saturday, February 15
1:30-5pm - PMBA Deluxe Blues Jam hosted by Dave Mowat and the Curbside Shuffle (donations welcome, all proceeds to musicians in need
Dreams of Beans
138 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 742-2406
Friday, January 31
8-11pm - Marsala and the Imports (no cover)
Fenelon Falls Brewing Co.
4 May St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 215-9898
Coming Soon
Friday, February 21
7-10pm - Open Mic Night hosted by Andrew Bain (first come basis, sign-up starts at 6pm, each musician has up to 3 songs and 15 minutes in total, all skill levels welcome)
Fiddler's Green Pub & Grub
34 Lindsay St. St., Lindsay
(705) 878-8440
Saturday, February 1
High Waters Band
Ganarascals Restaurant
53 Walton St., Port Hope
905-885-1888
Coming Soon
Friday, February 14
7-10pm - St. Valentine's Day w/ Steve Marriner ($20)
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Saturday, February 1
2pm & 10pm - Baz Little Rock Band
Wednesday, February 5
7pm - Open mic
Coming Soon
Saturday, February 8
2pm & 10pm - Big Bang
The Garnet
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-0107
Thursday, January 30
8pm - Tara Williamson & Cliff Cardinal w/ The Good Liars and The Skylarks ($10 or PWYC)
Friday, January 31
5-7pm - Forselli Friday w/ Duo of Fortune and Five Golden Toques; 9pm - Grier Coppins w/ Donne Roberts and Josh Fewings
Saturday, February 1
8pm - Begin Salmon, Being Human Afterparty ft Torgeir Vassvik ($10 at the door or PWYC)
VIDEO: "Octopus Remix" - Vassvik
Coming Soon
Thursday, February 6
8pm - Ben Mahony
Friday, February 7
5-7pm - Forselli Friday w/ Rock Bottom Love Matinee; 9pm - Ty Wilson and friends
Saturday, February 8
8pm - Aar-Ray ft. Aaron Lishmen and Ray Houle
Sunday, February 9
3-6pm - Blue Valentine tribute to Willie P. Bennett; 8pm - Boids, Avem
Sunday, February 16
9pm - Sunshine Express, BellyRub and Trash Bags (a.k.a. Will Dobbin) ($10)
Friday, February 21
8pm - Geoff Berner ($20 in advance at www.eventbrite.ca/e/geoff-berner-live-at-the-garnet-feb-21-2020-peterborough-tickets-85591641905)
Golden Wheel Restaurant
6725 Highway 7, Peterborough
(705) 749-6838
Coming Soon
Saturday, February 15
8pm - Valentine's Day dinner and dance ft Mainstreet ($25, includes dinner buffet at 7pm)
Saturday, March 14
8pm - St. Patrick's Day dinner and dance ft Rye Street ($25, includes dinner buffet at 7pm)
Gordon Best Theatre
216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 876-8884
Coming Soon
Saturday, February 15
8pm - Ride to Conquer Cancer Fundraiser ft Pop Machine ($10 at door)
Saturday, February 29
8pm - Peterborough Folk Festival presents Michael C Duguay, Oberge, Sing Leaf ($12 in advance at The Only, $15 at door)
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)
Saturday, March 28
8pm - Cancer Bats and the Anti-Queens w/ D Boy, Cross Dog, Marion Cinder
Honkey Tonk Restaurant
871 Ward St., Bridgenorth
(705) 292-7871
Coming Soon
Friday, February 14
5-8pm - Valentine's Dinner w/ Tami J. Wilde and Jimmy Deck ($50 per couple)
Hot Belly Mama's
378 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 745-3544
Coming Soon
Sunday, February 9
1-4pm - Monthly Jazz Jam
Keene Centre for the Arts
12 1st St., Keene
(519) 993-0079
Thursday, January 30
1-4pm - Open stage hosted by Sharon Marie Doughty ($5)
Friday, January 31
7pm - Funhouse open stage/open mic/jam (doors open 6pm, suggested donation $5)
Coming Soon
Thursday, February 6
1-4pm - Open stage hosted by Sharon Marie Doughty ($5)
Friday, February 7
7pm - Funhouse open stage/open mic/jam (doors open 6pm, suggested donation $5)
Saturday, February 8
7pm - Dave Mowat and the Curbside Shuffle ($20 in advance at www.eventbrite.com/e/dave-mowat-and-the-curbside-shuffle-tickets-87066130139)
Friday, February 14
7pm - The Heartfuls with Al Black
Friday, February 21
7pm - The Lohrwoods ($15)
Saturday, February 22
7pm - Nephton Ridgerunners ($10 in advance at www.eventbrite.com/e/nephton-ridgerunners-tickets-87066567447)
Local No90
90 Mill St. N., Port Hope
(905) 269-3373
Thursday, January 30
6-9pm - Darren Bailey
Coming Soon
Thursday, February 13
6:30pm - Morgan Rider
McGillicafey's Pub & Eatery
13 Bridge St.. N., Hastings
(705) 696-3600
Friday, January 31
8pm - Darren Bailey
Coming Soon
Friday, February 7
8pm - High Waters Trio
Friday, February 14
8pm - Gunslingers
Mckecks Tap & Grill
207 Highland St., Haliburton
(705) 457-3443
Friday, January 31
7-9pm - Jim Dan Dee (no cover, call for reservations)
McThirsty's Pint
166 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 743-2220
Thursdays
9pm - Live music
Fridays
9:30pm - Live music
Saturdays
10pm - Live music
Sundays
9pm - Open mic
Tuesdays
9pm - Live music
Wednesdays
9pm - Live music
The Mill Restaurant and Pub
990 Ontario St., Cobourg
(905) 377-8177
Thursday, January 30
7pm - DownBeat
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
Coming Soon
Friday, February 7
10pm - James Higgins
Pastry Peddler
17 King St., Millbrook
(705) 932-7333
Coming Soon
Friday, February 14
5:30pm & 7:45pm - Valentine's Dinner Night ft Terry Finn and Norma Curtis ($60 per person)
Pie Eyed Monk Brewery
8 Cambridge St. N., Lindsay
(705) 212-2200
Coming Soon
Sunday, February 9
4-8pm - Chris Murphy hosted by Monk House Band (no cover)
Sunday, February 16
4-8pm - Emily Burgess hosted by Monk House Band (no cover)
The Publican House
300 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5743
Friday, January 31
7-9pm - Doug Horner
Saturday, February 1
7-9pm - Joe Bulger
Coming Soon
Friday, February 7
7-9pm - Shai Peer
Saturday, February 8
7-9pm - Bobby Watson
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078
Friday, January 31
7:30pm - Open stage
Saturday, February 1
9pm - The Acoustically Hip
Red Dog Tavern
189 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 741-6400
Saturday, February 1
9pm - Humphry
Tuesday, February 4
9pm - Open mic
Coming Soon
Thursday, February 13
10pm - Jeremie Albino w/ Luke LaLonde ($10 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/27619/, $15 at door)
Saturday, February 15
10pm - The Tragically Hits ($10 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/28150/)
Friday, February 28
10pm - Birds of Bellwoods ($10 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/28149/)
Saturday, March 14
10pm - Bonds of Mara ($20 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/28147/)
Saturday, March 28
10pm - My Son the Hurricane ($20 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/28051/)
Serendipitous Old Stuff Lounge
161 Old Hastings Rd., Warkworth
(705) 924-3333
Coming Soon
Saturday, February 8
8pm - Cheryl Casselman
The Social
295 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 874-6724
Friday, January 31
10pm - The Country Junkies
Wednesday, February 5
9pm - Live music (TBA)
That Little Pub (formerly Church-Key Pub)
26 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 653-0001
Thursday, January 30
8pm - Open mic
Friday, January 31
9pm - Justin Cooper
Saturday, February 1
9pm - Blindsided
Tuesday, February 4
8pm - Open mic
Wednesday, February 5
8pm - Whiskey Wednesday w/ Ken Tizzard
The Thirsty Goose
63 Walton St., Port Hope
Thursday, January 30
7pm - Brian Ferris
Friday, January 31
8pm - Daniel O'Farrell
Saturday, February 1
8pm - Steve O’Donoghue
The Twisted Wheel
379 Water St., Peterborough
Thursday, January 30
8pm - Price to Die "Pay With Your Life" release (no cover)
Friday, January 31
9pm - Held in Secret, Suicide for a King, Titan Arum, Dream Sculptor (19+, $10 at door)
Saturday, February 1
8pm - Starship Experience w/ Critical, Cadillac Blood, Black Knight Satellite
Monday, February 3
9pm - Open mic hosted by David Villeneuve (sign-up at 8:30pm)
Wednesday, February 5
10pm - Twisted Karaoke hosted by Cheyenne
Coming Soon
Saturday, February 8
9pm - Nothing Serious, Mad Murdocks, Bonnavilles, Debt Cemetary ($10 at door)
Friday, February 14
10pm - Jesse Stewart w/ Merit ($12 in advance at www.eventbrite.ca/e/jesse-stewart-live-at-the-twisted-wheel-tickets-91032369267, $15 at door)
Thursday, February 20
8:30pm - Ersatz, Mary-Kate Edwards, ELMS ($10 at door or PWYC)
The Venue
286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008
Coming Soon
Sunday, February 9
2-9pm - Peterborough United For Australia presents benefit the Queensland Koala Crusaders ft Colt Harley, Ian K., Lindsay Barr, 4 Front, & more ($10 in advance at PB's Peterburgers, $15 at door, children 12 and under free)
Thursday, February 20
7pm - PUP ($25 in advance at www.eventbrite.ca/e/pup-tickets-74847477821)
Saturday, February 29
8pm - PTBOStrong and Waste Connections Canada present Destroyer KISS tribute w/ Baz Little Rock Band ($15 at door, $10 students)
Tuesday, March 24
7-10pm - Matthew Good w/ Ria Mae ($39.50 in advance at www.eventbrite.ca/e/84749388703)
