Every Thursday, we publish live music events at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region 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, June 30 to Wednesday, July 6.
If you’re a pub or restaurant owner and want to be included in our weekly listings, please email our nightlifeNOW editor at nightlife@kawarthanow.com. For concerts and live music events at other venues, check out our Concerts & Live Music page.
Arthur's Pub
930 Burnham St., Cobourg
(905) 372-2105
Thursday, June 30
8-10pm - Open mic w/ Bruce Longman
Friday, July 1
8-10pm - TBA
Saturday, July 2
8-10pm - TBA
Beamish House Pub
27 John St., Port Hope
905-885-8702
Sunday, July 3
4-7pm - Cindy and Scott.
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, June 30
7-10pm - Jazz Night
Friday, July 1
3-6pm - Samara Johnson; 7-10pm - Rick & Gailie
Saturday, July 2
6-8pm - Taylor Abrahamse; 9pm - The Keith Guy Band
Sunday, July 3
4-7pm - Dayna Pirso and Miranda Ceara
Monday, July 4
6-9pm - Rick & Gailie's Crash & Burn
Tuesday, July 5
7-10pm - Open stage
Wednesday, July 6
6-9pm - David Shewchuk
Coming Soon
Friday, July 8
3-6pm - Sonny and Cloudy; 7-10pm - Rick & Gailie
Saturday, July 9
5-8pm - Ryan Van Loon & Raphael Nawaz
Sunday, July 10
4-7pm - Bluegrass Menagerie
Wednesday, July 13
6-9pm - The Pangea Project
Burleigh Falls Inn
4791 Highway 28, Burleigh Falls
(705) 654-3441
Friday, July 1
12-3pm - Reg Corey; 3-5pm - Jake Dudas; 5-8pm - Michelle Prins
Saturday, July 2
1-4pm - James Higgins; 6pm - Patio karaoke
Sunday, July 3
12-3pm - Mike Graham
Canoe & Paddle
18 Bridge St., Lakefield
(705) 651-1111
Friday, July 1
1-4pm - Groovehorse
The Cow & Sow Eatery
38 Colborne St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-5111
Friday, July 1
7-10pm - Jesse Byers
Sunday, July 3
7-10pm - Kevin Foster
Crook & Coffer
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-876-0505
Thursday, June 30
7pm - The Wild Cards
Saturday, July 2
7:30pm - Amanda Thomas
Daisy's Dockside Patio at Bonnie View Inn
2713 Kashagawigamog Lake Rd., Haliburton
800-461-0347
Wednesday, July 6
5:30-8:30pm - Shawn Steinhart
Coming Soon
Wednesday, July 13
5:30-8:30pm - Ragged Company
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Friday, July 1
8-10pm - Open Mic with John Dawson
Saturday, July 2
7:30-10pm - Canada Day Party w/ Gord Kidd and Friends
Tuesday, July 5
5pm - Tiki Tuesday w/ The Recycled Teenagers ($10)
Coming Soon
Saturday, July 9
7:30pm - Ian Reid ($10-$12 in advance at www.eventbrite.ca/e/339400174057)
Monday, July 11
7:30pm - Morgan Davis ($13-$16 in advance at www.eventbrite.ca/e/339296102777)
Tuesday, July 12
5pm - Tiki Tuesday w/ Gary and the Rough Ideas ($10)
Dr. J's BBQ & Brews
282 Aylmer St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5717
Saturday, July 2
2-4pm - Peterborough Musicians Benevolent Association presents Wylie Harold CD Release Show ft saxophonist Gene Hardy ($15 at door or in advance by e-transfer to )
Fenelon Falls Brewing Co.
4 May St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 215-9898
Thursday, June 30
7pm - Open mic night
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Saturday, July 2
2-6pm - Deuce
Gordon Best Theatre
216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 876-8884
Coming Soon
Friday, July 8
7:30pm - Lara Wong Flamenco Trio ft Lara Wong on flute and bansuri, Melón Jiménez on flamenco guitar, and Ivan Mellén on percussion ($22 in advance at www.eventbrite.es/e/360097791187 or $25 at door)
Thursday, July 21
8pm - Apollo Ghosts, Martian Broadcloak, and Earthen Dolls ($12 in advance atwww.bestptbo.com/upcomingevents/apollo-ghosts-martian-broadcloak-and-earthen-dolls-live-gbt, $20 at door or PWYC)
The Granite
45 Bridge St. W., Bancroft
613-332-1500
Friday, July 1
The Fitzgeralds
Saturday, July 2
Ed Stephenson
Sunday, July 3
Ed Stephenson
Coming Soon
Saturday, July 9
Kirk Bates
Friday, July 15
Reg Corey
Saturday, July 16
Laura Keating
Haliburton Highlands Brewing
1067 Garden Gate Dr., Haliburton
705-754-2739
Friday, July 1
7-9pm - Melody Ryan
Saturday, July 2
7-9pm - Charlie Davis Group
Sunday, July 3
2-4pm - Emily Burgess (solo)
VIDEO: "Can't You Hear Me Calling" by Bill Munroe performed by Emily Burgess
Coming Soon
Friday, July 8
7-9pm - Jess Knights
Saturday, July 9
7-9pm - Chad Ingram
Sunday, July 10
2-4pm - Jeff Moulton
Huck's Bar and Lakeside Restaurant
17 Fire Route 82B, Buckhorn
705- 931-4455
Friday, July 1
5-8pm - Blue Hazel
Saturday, July 2
5-8pm - Chris Collins
Coming Soon
Friday, July 8
5-8pm - North Country Express
Saturday, July 9
5-8pm - Wild Cards
Jethro's Bar + Stage
137 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
Thursday, June 30
6-8pm - Chris Collins; 9pm - The Union
Friday, July 1
6-8pm - Washboard Hank; 9pm - Angie Hilts
Saturday, July 2
6-8pm - Blue Hazel; 9pm - TBA
Tuesday, July 5
8-10pm - Comedy open mic w/ host Shawn J. Thompson
Wednesday, July 6
6-8pm - Burton, Glasspool, Davis; 9pm - Undercover Wednesdays w/ Matt Holtby
Coming Soon
Thursday, July 7
6-8pm - The Pangeo Project; 9pm - Red Fox
Friday, July 8
6-8pm - Ty Wilson; 9pm - The Devin Cuddy Band
Saturday, July 9
6-8pm - Sean Peever; 9pm - TBA
Kelly's Homelike Inn
205 3rd Street, Cobourg
905-372-3234
Friday, July 1
4-8pm - Andy Earle and the Bandits
Saturday, July 2
4-8pm - Marty and the Mojos
Lock 27 Tap and Grill
2824 River Ave., Youngs Point
705-652-6000
Friday, July 1
3-6pm - Craig McEachern
Mainstreet Landing Restaurant
1939 Lakehurst Road, Buckhorn
(705) 657-9094
Thursday, June 30
8pm - Karaoke Ross Tiki Party
Saturday, July 2
8pm - Karaoke Tiki Party
Sunday, July 3
1-4pm - Ty Wilson
The Muse Gallery & Cafe
23 Bridge St., Bancroft
613-332-1573
Saturday, July 2
7-10pm - Coe Hill Girls ($10 in advance at The Muse or online at www.eventbrite.com/e/363334773087?)
Coming Soon
Saturday, July 16
7-9pm - Kirk Bates ($10 in advance at The Muse or online at www.eventbrite.ca/e/344987866997)
Saturday, July 23
7-9pm - Blue Hazel ($25 in advance at The Muse or online at www.eventbrite.ca/e/345113843797)
Oasis Bar & Grill
31 King St. E., Cobourg
(905) 372-6634
Sunday, July 3
6-9pm - PHLO
The Publican House
300 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5743
Thursday, June 30
7-9pm - Fun Cam
Friday, July 1
5-8pm - Lagan & Derelict with special guest Ron Kervin
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078
Friday, July 1
2pm - Open acoustic jam hosted by Andy McDonald
Red Dog Tavern
189 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 741-6400
Wednesday, July 6
9pm - Open mic hosted by Samara Johnson
Coming Soon
Friday, July 8
9:30pm - 55Kings w/ Ethan Wyatt and Mouthfeel
Saturday, July 9
8pm - Gypsy Bridge, Poverty Line, James Miranda, 55 Kings, Cole LeBlanc
Friday, July 15
Jail Birds
Wednesday, August 3
8pm - Five Alarm Funk, rescheduled from March 18 ($20 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/36526/)
Friday, September 23
8pm - Elliott Brood ($20 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/36984/)
Silver Bean Cafe (unlicensed)
130 King St. (Millennium Park), Peterborough
705-749-0535
Sunday, July 3
12-2pm - Kerry Fitzgerald
Spanky's
201 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 874-5078
Thursday, June 30
8pm - BA Johnson w/ Muddy Hack ($10 in advance at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/363413638977)
The Thirsty Goose
63 Walton St., Port Hope
Friday, July 1
8pm-12am - TBA
Saturday, July 2
8pm-12am - TBA
Turtle John's Pub & Restaurant
64 John St., Port Hope
(905) 885-7200
Thursday, June 30
8pm - Open Mic Night
Friday, July 1
2-5pm - Crash Course
The Venue
286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008
Coming Soon
Friday, September 16 (rescheduled from May 12)
7pm - Bif Naked ($35 in advance at www.eventbrite.ca/e/310846118107)
Wild Blue Yonder Pub at Elmhirst's Resort
1045 Settlers Line, Keene
(705) 295-4591
Tuesday, July 5
6:30pm - Tuned Up Tuesdays - Jazz & Blues Night
Coming Soon
Tuesday, July 13
6:30pm - Tuned Up Tuesdays - Nikola Magnolea
