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, August 4 to Wednesday, August 10.
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, August 4
8-10pm - Open mic w/ Bruce Longman
Friday, August 5
8-10pm - James Higgins
Saturday, August 6
8-10pm - Busker Brothers
Coming Soon
Friday, August 12
8-10pm - Kat Lovett
Saturday, August 13
8-10pm - Brian Ruddy
Bancroft Eatery and Brew Pub
4 Bridge St., Bancroft
(613) 332-3450
Saturday, August 6
6-9pm - Kirk Bates
Beamish House Pub
27 John St., Port Hope
905-885-8702
Saturday, August 6
7-8pm & 9-10pm - Port Hope Jazz presents Dizzy & Fay
Sunday, August 7
1-2:30pm - Port Hope Jazz presents Dizzy & Fay; 4-7pm - Deborah Lynn
VIDEO: "Boom" - Dizzy & Fay
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, August 4
7-10pm - Jazz Night
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
Monday, August 8
6-9pm - Rick & Gailie's Crash & Burn
Tuesday, August 9
7-10pm - Open stage
Wednesday, August 10
6-9pm - Noah Abrahamse & Harry Edwards
Coming Soon
Friday, August 12
5-6:30pm - Nathan Miller; 7-11pm - Michael Darcy & The Atlantic Tramps
Saturday, August 13
12-4pm - The Hippie Chicks; 5-8pm - Aaron Blewett Trio; 9pm - Tia Brazda
Sunday, August 14
4-7pm - Bluegrass Menagerie
Wednesday, August 17
6-9pm - Noah Abrahamse & Craig Patterson
Burleigh Falls Inn
4791 Highway 28, Burleigh Falls
(705) 654-3441
Friday, August 5
5-8pm - Jake Dudas
Canoe & Paddle
18 Bridge St., Lakefield
(705) 651-1111
Saturday, August 6
7-10pm - Michelle Prins
Coach & Horses Pub
16 York St. S., Lindsay
(705) 328-0006
Tuesday, August 9
7:30-10:30pm - Jay Ezs
The Cow & Sow Eatery
38 Colborne St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-5111
Friday, August 5
8-11pm - Tungsten
Crook & Coffer
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-876-0505
Thursday, August 4
8pm - The Tall Boys
Saturday, August 6
7:30pm - High and Lonesome
Daisy's Dockside Patio at Bonnie View Inn
2713 Kashagawigamog Lake Rd., Haliburton
800-461-0347
Wednesday, August 10
5:30-8:30pm - Shawn Steinhart
Coming Soon
Wednesday, August 17
5:30-8:30pm - Dan O'Neil & Jeff Moulton
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
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)
Wednesday, August 10
7pm - Eric Casper
Coming Soon
Saturday, August 13
7:30pm - Salt Cellars CD Release
Tuesday, August 16
5pm - Tiki Tuesday w/ No Responsibility - David Bathe, George Porter, Andy Salvatori, Cathy Salvatori ($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, August 6
2-6pm - Live music TBA
Gordon Best Theatre
216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 876-8884
Friday, August 5
7:30pm - Flamenco Vivo! music and dance ($25 in advance at www.bestptbo.com/upcomingevents/flamenco-vivo)
Coming Soon
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)
Graz Restobar
38 Bolton St., Bobcaygeon
705-738-6343
Friday, August 5
7:30-9:30pm - Jesse
Sunday, August 7
3-5pm - Sean Jamieson & Catherine Sugrue
Haliburton Highlands Brewing
1067 Garden Gate Dr., Haliburton
705-754-2739
Thursday, August 4
7pm - Manitoba Hall ($10 cover)
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, August 5
5-8pm - The Wild Cards
Saturday, August 6
5-8pm - Live music TBA
Jethro's Bar + Stage
137 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
Thursday, August 4
6-8pm - Live music TBA; 9pm -Live music TBA
Friday, August 5
6-8pm - Live music TBA; 9pm -Live music TBA
Saturday, August 6
6-8pm - Live music TBA; 9pm - Diamond Dave and the Smoke Eaters
Wednesday, August 10
6-8pm - Burton, Glasspool, Davis; 9pm - Undercover Wednesdays w/ Matt Holtby
Kelly's Homelike Inn
205 3rd Street, Cobourg
905-372-3234
Coming Soon
Saturday, August 27
4-8pm - Urban Rednecks
Lighthouse Lounge & Grill
92 George St., Peterborough
705-957-8864
Sunday, August 7
2-6pm - High Waters Trio
The Lunchbox - Takeout Restaurant
8965 Highway 45, Roseneath
249-487-0024
Saturday, August 6
12-4pm - Tami J Wilde
Coming Soon
Saturday, August 13
12-4pm - Cale Crowe
Mainstreet Landing Restaurant
1939 Lakehurst Road, Buckhorn
(705) 657-9094
Thursday, August 4
8pm - Karaoke
Memories Tea Room and Bakery
33057 Highway 62, Maynooth
613-412-9700
Sunday, August 7
2-4pm - Music on the Lawn (weather permitting, bring your own lawn chair)
The Muse Gallery & Cafe
23 Bridge St., Bancroft
613-332-1573
Saturday, August 6
7-9pm - Just Rocky ($10 in advance at The Muse or online at www.eventbrite.com/e/34695393756
Coming Soon
Friday, August 12
7-9pm - JaM the Band ($10 in advance at The Muse or online at www.eventbrite.com/e/359512450417)
Friday, August 19
7-9pm - Shane Eyers And Tanya Nye ($10 in advance at The Muse or online at www.eventbrite.com/e/347593199617)
Oasis Bar & Grill
31 King St. E., Cobourg
(905) 372-6634
Sunday, August 7
6-9pm - PHLO
Pattie House Smokin' Barbecue
6675 Highway 35, Coboconk
(705) 454-8100
Saturday, August 6
7:30pm - B&B Blues Band
The Publican House
300 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5743
Thursday, August 4
7-9pm - Chris Collins
Friday, August 5
7-9pm - Sean Patrick and Jessica Martin
Coming Soon
Thursday, August 11
7-9pm - Sean Jamieson
Friday, August 12
7-9pm - Ty Wilson
Red Dog Tavern
189 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 741-6400
Wednesday, August 10
9pm - Open mic hosted by Samara Johnson
Coming Soon
Thursday, August 11
9pm - Big Smoke Brass
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, August 4
6-10pm - Andy & The Boys
Friday, August 5
6-10pm - :Spitfire Kings
Sunday, August 7
1-4pm - Gunslingers
Scenery Drive Restaurant
6193 County Road 45, Baltimore
905-349-2217
Coming Soon
Saturday, August 13
5-8pm - Mike Kelly
Silver Bean Cafe (unlicensed)
130 King St. (Millennium Park), Peterborough
705-749-0535
Sunday, August 7
12-2pm - The Wild Cards
Coming Soon
Sunday, August 14
12-2pm - Taylor Abrahamse
That Little Pub
26 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 653-0001
Wednesday, August 10
7-10pm - Live music TBA
The Thirsty Goose
63 Walton St., Port Hope
Friday, August 5
8pm-12am - Bruce Longman
Saturday, August 6
8pm-12am - Dan Farrell
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 with Five Roses ($$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 9
6:30pm - Fewings and Fewings
Coming Soon
Tuesday, August 23
6:30pm - The Boogie Time Ramblers
