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 11 to Wednesday, August 17.
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 11
8-10pm - Open mic w/ Bruce Longman
Friday, August 12
8-10pm - Brian Ruddy
Saturday, August 13
8-10pm - Busker Brothers
Coming Soon
Friday, August 19
8-10pm - Chris Devlin
Saturday, August 20
8-10pm - Matt Marcuz
Bancroft Eatery and Brew Pub
4 Bridge St., Bancroft
(613) 332-3450
Friday, August 12
6-9 pm - David Byrski & Brad Purchase
Beamish House Pub
27 John St., Port Hope
905-885-8702
Sunday, August 14
4-7pm - Greatest Of Ease
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, August 11
7-10pm - Jazz Night
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
VIDEO: "When I Get Low" - Tia Brazda
Sunday, August 14
4-7pm - Bluegrass Menagerie
Monday, August 15
6-9pm - Rick & Gailie's Crash & Burn
Tuesday, August 16
7-10pm - Open stage
Wednesday, August 17
6-9pm - Noah Abrahamse & Craig Patterson
Coming Soon
Friday, August 19
5-8pm - Cheryl Casselman; 9pm - Between The Static
Saturday, August 20
5-8pm - Meredith Moon; 9pm - High Waters Band
Sunday, August 21
4-7pm - Washboard Hank & Mountain Muriel
Wednesday, August 24
6-9pm - Noah Abrahamse & Craig Patterson
Coach & Horses Pub
16 York St. S., Lindsay
(705) 328-0006
Tuesday, August 16
7:30-10:30pm - Jay Ezs
The Cow & Sow Eatery
38 Colborne St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-5111
Friday, August 12
7-9pm - Rob Fitzgerald
Crook & Coffer
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-876-0505
Thursday, August 11
8pm - Ryan Van Loon
Daisy's Dockside Patio at Bonnie View Inn
2713 Kashagawigamog Lake Rd., Haliburton
800-461-0347
Wednesday, August 17
5:30-8:30pm - Dan O'Neil & Jeff Moulton
Coming Soon
Wednesday, August 24
5:30-8:30pm - Nick & Benton
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
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)
Coming Soon
Friday, August 19
8-10pm - Open Mic with John Dawson
Tuesday, August 23
5pm - Tiki Tuesday w/ Jeff Moulton ($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 13
2-6pm - One Row Back
Coming Soon
Saturday, August 27
7-8pm & 9-10pm - Port Hope Jazz presents Richard Underhill Group ($10)
Gordon Best Theatre
216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 876-8884
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)
Jethro's Bar + Stage
137 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
Thursday, August 11
6-8pm - Pangea Project; 9pm -The Union
Friday, August 12
6-8pm - Standard Time Trio; 8-10pm - Bobby Dove; 10pm -Northern Creatures
Saturday, August 13
6-8pm - Dixon Park; 9pm - Mike Legere
Wednesday, August 17
6-8pm - Burton, Glasspool, Davis; 9pm - Undercover Wednesdays w/ Matt Holtby
Kelly's Homelike Inn
205 3rd Street, Cobourg
905-372-3234
Saturday, August 13
4-8pm - Harley and the Howlers
Coming Soon
Saturday, August 27
4-8pm - Urban Rednecks
The Lunchbox - Takeout Restaurant
8965 Highway 45, Roseneath
249-487-0024
Saturday, August 13
12-4pm - Cale Crowe
Coming Soon
Saturday, August 20
12-4pm - Curve Lake Artists: Sarah Lewis, Peggy Day, Missy Knott
Mainstreet Landing Restaurant
1939 Lakehurst Road, Buckhorn
(705) 657-9094
Thursday, August 11
8-11pm - Ty Wilson
Memories Tea Room and Bakery
33057 Highway 62, Maynooth
613-412-9700
Sunday, August 14
2-4pm - Music on the Lawn ft Laura Keating (weather permitting, bring your own lawn chair)
The Muse Gallery & Cafe
23 Bridge St., Bancroft
613-332-1573
Friday, August 12
7-9pm - JaM the Band ($10 in advance at The Muse or online at www.eventbrite.com/e/359512450417)
Coming Soon
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 14
6-9pm - PHLO
Pastry Peddler
17 King St., Millbrook
(705) 932-7333
Sunday, August 14
12-3pm - Melodi Ryan
The Publican House
300 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5743
Thursday, August 11
7-9pm - Sean Jamieson
Friday, August 12
7-9pm - Ty Wilson
Coming Soon
Thursday, August 18
7-9pm - JJ Thompson
Red Dog Tavern
189 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 741-6400
Thursday, August 11
9pm - Big Smoke Brass
Saturday, August 13
9pm - The Maximum Chill, Propter Hawk, Burning Bridges ($10 at door)
Wednesday, August 17
9pm - Open mic hosted by Samara Johnson
Coming Soon
Friday, August 19
9:30pm - Misfits in Action
Friday, August 26
9pm - Nicholas Campbell & The Two Metre Cheaters w/ Nathan Truax ($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/)
Friday, September 30
10pm - Thunderstruck AC/DC Tribute Band ($15 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/41854/)
Riverside Inn & Gazebo
150 George St, Peterborough
705-740-6564
Thursday, August 11
6-10pm - Donny Wood Band
Friday, August 12
6-10pm - :Doug Horner
Sunday, August 14
1-4pm - Gunslingers
Scenery Drive Restaurant
6193 County Road 45, Baltimore
905-349-2217
Saturday, August 13
5-8pm - Mike Kelly
Silver Bean Cafe (unlicensed)
130 King St. (Millennium Park), Peterborough
705-749-0535
Sunday, August 14
12-2pm - Taylor Abrahamse; 5pm - Celebratory CD Launch for clifton joseph w/ special guests Chet Singh and Jon Hedderwick (PWYC, at the door or in advance at www.eventbrite.ca/e/392590317207)
The Thirsty Goose
63 Walton St., Port Hope
Friday, August 12
8pm-12am - Cale Crowe
Saturday, August 13
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 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
Coming Soon
Tuesday, August 23
6:30pm - The Boogie Time Ramblers
