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, July 28 to Wednesday, August 3.
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, July 28
8-10pm - Open mic w/ Bruce Longman
Friday, July 29
8-10pm - Davey Boy
Saturday, July 30
8-10pm - Bruce Longman
Bancroft Eatery and Brew Pub
4 Bridge St., Bancroft
(613) 332-3450
Friday, July 29
6-9 pm - David Byrski & Brad Purchase
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, July 28
7-10pm - Jazz Night
Friday, July 29
3-6pm - James Higgins; 9pm - Peter and The Wolves
Saturday, July 30
5-8pm - Bridgenorth Boys; 9pm - 3/4 House Brand
Sunday, July 31
4-7pm - Hillary Dumoulin
Monday, August 1
6-9pm - Rick & Gailie's Crash & Burn
Tuesday, August 2
7-10pm - Open stage
Wednesday, August 3
6-9pm - Northern Creatures
Coming Soon
Friday, August 5
5-8pm -Raphael Nawaz & Ben Ayotte; 9pm - The Griddle Pickers
Saturday, August 6
5-8pm - Po'Boy Jeffreys and Calamity Jane; 9pm - The Fog
Sunday, August 7
4-7pm - Mike MacCurdy
Wednesday, August 10
6-9pm - Noah Abrahamse & Harry Edwards
Burleigh Falls Inn
4791 Highway 28, Burleigh Falls
(705) 654-3441
Friday, July 29
5-8pm - Jake Dudas
Saturday, July 30
6:30-9:30pm- Karaoke hosted by Guye Vondette
Sunday, July 31
5-8pm - James Higgins
Monday, August 1
12-3pm - Mike Graham
The Cow & Sow Eatery
38 Colborne St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-5111
Friday, July 29
6-9pm - Jesse Byers
Crook & Coffer
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-876-0505
Thursday, July 28
8pm - Samara Johnson
Saturday, July 30
7:30pm - Live music TBA
Daisy's Dockside Patio at Bonnie View Inn
2713 Kashagawigamog Lake Rd., Haliburton
800-461-0347
Wednesday, August 3
5:30-8:30pm - Nick Russell & Jeff Knights
Coming Soon
Wednesday, August 10
5:30-8:30pm - Shawn Steinhart
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Saturday, July 30
7:30pm - Bill Black
Tuesday, August 2
5pm - Tiki Tuesday w/ Bill Nadeau and his Digital Backup Band ($10)
Wednesday, August 3
7pm - Eric Casper
Coming Soon
Friday, August 5
8-10pm - Open Mic with John Dawson
Saturday, August 6
7:30pm - Gord Kidd and Friends
Tuesday, August 9
5pm - Tiki Tuesday w/ Gary and the Rough Ideas ($10)
Dr. J's BBQ & Brews
282 Aylmer St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5717
Coming Soon
Saturday, August 20
2-4pm - Peterborough Musicians Benevolent Association presents House Brand ($10 at door or in advance by e-transfer to )
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Saturday, July 30
2-6pm - Live music TBA
Gordon Best Theatre
216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 876-8884
Coming Soon
Sunday, August 7
7:30pm - Flamenco Vivo! music and dance ($25 in advance at www.bestptbo.com/upcomingevents/flamenco-vivo)
Saturday, August 27
8pm - Dee's Fresh Air Fantasy Album Release Party ($15 in advance at www.bestptbo.com/upcomingevents/dee-fresh-air-fantasy-album-release-party)
Thursday, September 1
8:30pm - The Everything Bagel ($10 at the door or PWYC or in advance at www.bestptbo.com/upcomingevents/the-everything-bagel)
The Granite
45 Bridge St. W., Bancroft
613-332-1500
Saturday, July 30
5-8pm - Eduardo
Haliburton Highlands Brewing
1067 Garden Gate Dr., Haliburton
705-754-2739
Friday, July 29
7-9pm - The Emburys
Saturday, July 30
7-9pm - Carl Dixon
Sunday, July 31
2-4pm - Laura Keating
Coming Soon
Friday, August 5
7-9pm - Ragged Company
Saturday, August 6
7-9pm - Dudes of York
Sunday, August 7
2-4pm - Jeff Moulton
Huck's Bar and Lakeside Restaurant
17 Fire Route 82B, Buckhorn
705- 931-4455
Friday, July 29
5-8pm - Brandon Agnew
Saturday, July 30
5-8pm - Irish Millie
Jethro's Bar + Stage
137 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
Thursday, July 28
6-8pm - Thermos Thomas; 9pm - The Union
Friday, July 29
5-7pm - Dayna and Miranda; 7-9pm -Peter Graham Band; 9pm - Ace of Wands w/ guest SJ Riley
Saturday, July 30
6-8pm - Brandon Agnew; 9pm - Brandon Humphrey, Hilary Dumoulin, Kayla Howran
Wednesday, August 3
6-8pm - Burton, Glasspool, Davis; 9pm - Undercover Wednesdays w/ Matt Holtby
The Lunchbox - Takeout Restaurant
8965 Highway 45, Roseneath
249-487-0024
Saturday, July 30
12-4pm - Joe McCauley
Coming Soon
Saturday, August 6
12-4pm - Tami J Wilde
Mainstreet Landing Restaurant
1939 Lakehurst Road, Buckhorn
(705) 657-9094
Thursday, July 28
8-10pm - Ty Wilson
Friday, July 29
8pm - Karaoke
Saturday, July 30
8pm - Owen Wright
Sunday, July 31
8pm - Karaoke
Memories Tea Room and Bakery
33057 Highway 62, Maynooth
613-412-9700
Sunday, July 31
2-4pm - Music on the Lawn (weather permitting, bring your own lawn chair)
The Muse Gallery & Cafe
23 Bridge St., Bancroft
613-332-1573
Coming Soon
Saturday, August 6
7-9pm - Just Rocky ($10 in advance at The Muse or online at www.eventbrite.com/e/346953937567)
Friday, August 12
7-9pm - JaM the Band ($10 in advance at The Muse or online at www.eventbrite.com/e/359512450417)
Oasis Bar & Grill
31 King St. E., Cobourg
(905) 372-6634
Sunday, July 31
6-9pm - PHLO
The Publican House
300 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5743
Thursday, July 28
7-9pm - JJ Thompson
Friday, July 29
7-9pm - The Boogie Time Ramblers
Coming Soon
Thursday, August 4
7-9pm - Chris Collins
Friday, August 5
7-9pm - Sean Patrick and Jessica Martin
Red Dog Tavern
189 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 741-6400
Thursday, July 28
9pm - NERiMA, Roach, Rikashay, BUSM
Saturday, July 30
8pm - Those Dam Beavers
Wednesday, August 3
8pm - Five Alarm Funk, rescheduled from March 18 ($20 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/36526/)
VIDEO: "Big Smoke" - Five Alarm Funk
Coming Soon
Friday, August 5
10pm - Stone Temple 90s
Saturday, August 13
9pm - The Maximum Chill, Propter Hawk, Burning Bridges ($10 at door)
Friday, September 9
9pm - Anvil w/ Big Motor Gasoline ($25 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/41148/)
Friday, September 23
8pm - Elliott Brood ($20 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/36984/)
Riverside Inn & Gazebo
150 George St, Peterborough
705-740-6564
Thursday, July 28
6-10pm - Donny Wood Band
Friday, July 29
6-10pm - :Live music TBA
Sunday, July 31
1-4pm - Gunslingers
Scenery Drive Restaurant
6193 County Road 45, Baltimore
905-349-2217
Saturday, July 30
5pm - Rachael Albright
Silver Bean Cafe (unlicensed)
130 King St. (Millennium Park), Peterborough
705-749-0535
Coming Soon
Sunday, August 7
12-2pm - The Wild Cards
Sunday, August 14
12-2pm - Taylor Abrahamse
That Little Pub
26 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 653-0001
Thursday, July 28
8pm - Karoake
Wednesday, August 3
7-10pm - Live music TBA
The Thirsty Goose
63 Walton St., Port Hope
Friday, July 29
8pm-12am - Tyler Cochrane
Saturday, July 30
2-5pm - Matt Marcuz; 8pm-12am -Brian Bracken
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)
Thursday, September 29
7pm - Tebey ($$25 in advance at www.ticketweb.ca/event/tebey-w-five-roses-the-venue-tickets/12336075.)
Wild Blue Yonder Pub at Elmhirst's Resort
1045 Settlers Line, Keene
(705) 295-4591
Tuesday, August 2
6:30pm - Tuned Up Tuesdays - Melissa Payne
Coming Soon
Tuesday, August 9
6:30pm - Fewings and Fewings
