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 25 to Wednesday, August 31.
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 25
8-10pm - Open mic w/ Bruce Longman
Friday, August 26
8-10pm - Ellen Torre
Saturday, August 27
8-10pm - Brian Ferris
Bancroft Eatery and Brew Pub
4 Bridge St., Bancroft
(613) 332-3450
Friday, August 26
6-9 pm - Dave Byrski and Riley Towns
Beamish House Pub
27 John St., Port Hope
905-885-8702
Sunday, August 28
4-7pm - Greg Cockerill
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, August 25
7-10pm - Jazz Night
Friday, August 26
5-8pm - Samara Johnson; 9pm - Tyler Cochrane
Saturday, August 27
5-8pm - Dylan Ireland; 9pm - New Commuters, Michelle Prins & Nicholas Campbell, Propter Hawk
Sunday, August 28
4-7pm - The Salty Lemon String Band
Monday, August 29
6-9pm - Rick & Gailie's Crash & Burn
Tuesday, August 30
7-10pm - Open stage
Wednesday, August 31
6-9pm - Mike MacCurdy
Coming Soon
Friday, September 2
5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 9pm - 3/4 House Brand
Saturday, September 3
6-8pm - Taylor Abrahamse; 9pm - Emily Burgess & The Emburys
Sunday, September 4
4-7pm - Hillary Dumoulin
Wednesday, September 7
6-9pm - Irish Millie
Burleigh Falls Inn
4791 Highway 28, Burleigh Falls
(705) 654-3441
Friday, August 26
5-8pm - Jake Dudas
Sunday, August 28
12-3pm - Mike Graham
Coach & Horses Pub
16 York St. S., Lindsay
(705) 328-0006
Tuesday, August 30
7:30-10:30pm - Jay Ezs
The Cow & Sow Eatery
38 Colborne St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-5111
Friday, August 26
8-11pm - North Country Express
Crook & Coffer
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-876-0505
Thursday, August 25
8pm - Cheryl Casselman
Saturday, August 27
7:30pm - Live music TBA
Daisy's Dockside Patio at Bonnie View Inn
2713 Kashagawigamog Lake Rd., Haliburton
800-461-0347
Wednesday, August 31
5:30-8:30pm - Gary & The Rough Ideas
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Saturday, August 27
7:30-9:30pm - Charlie Davis Band
Tuesday, August 30
5pm - Tiki Tuesday w/ Bill Nadeau ($10)
Coming Soon
Friday, September 2
8-10pm - Open Mic with John Dawson
Saturday, September 3
7:30-10pm - Gord Kidd and Friends
Tuesday, September 6
5pm - Tiki Tuesday w/ Gary and the Rough Ideas ($10)
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Saturday, August 27
2-5pm - 4 Fit; 7-8pm & 9-10pm - Port Hope Jazz presents Richard Underhill Trio w/ with Attila Fias and Lowell Whitty ($10)
Coming Soon
Friday, September 30
7pm - Greatest of Ease w/ Graven, Shannon Linton, The Butcher and the Chef ($10 in advance at www.eventbrite.ca/e/393052329097, $15 at door)
Gordon Best Theatre
216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 876-8884
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)
Coming Soon
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)
Friday, September 9
9pm - Shahrazi
Saturday, September 10
10pm - Van the Man
Haliburton Highlands Brewing
1067 Garden Gate Dr., Haliburton
705-754-2739
Friday, August 26
7-9pm - Albert Saxby & Andy Hank
Saturday, August 27
7-9pm - Zachary Lucky
VIDEO: "Goodbye Dear Old Stepstone" - Zachary Lucky
Sunday, August 28
12-2pm - The Salt Cellars; 2-4pm - Zachary Lucky
VIDEO: "Sell All You Have" - Zachary Lucky
Jethro's Bar + Stage
137 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
Thursday, August 25
6-8pm - Live music TBA; 9pm - Live music TBA
Friday, August 26
6-8pm - Live music TBA ; 9pm - Live music TBA
Saturday, August 27
6-8pm - Live music TBA; 9pm - Live music TBA
Wednesday, August 31
6-8pm - Burton, Glasspool, Davis; 9pm - Undercover Wednesdays w/ Matt Holtby
Kelly's Homelike Inn
205 3rd Street, Cobourg
905-372-3234
Saturday, August 27
4-8pm - Urban Rednecks
The Lunchbox - Takeout Restaurant
8965 Highway 45, Roseneath
249-487-0024
Saturday, August 27
12-4pm - Emily Burgess
Memories Tea Room and Bakery
33057 Highway 62, Maynooth
613-412-9700
Sunday, August 28
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 27
7-9pm - John Foreman ($10 at door)
Oasis Bar & Grill
31 King St. E., Cobourg
(905) 372-6634
Sunday, August 28
6-9pm - PHLO
The Publican House
300 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5743
Thursday, August 25
7-9pm - Cindy & Scott
Friday, August 26
7-9pm - Doug Horner
Coming Soon
Thursday, September 1
7-9pm - Mike Tremblett
Friday, September 2
7-9pm - Cale Crowe
Red Dog Tavern
189 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 741-6400
Friday, August 26
9pm - Nicholas Campbell & The Two Metre Cheaters w/ Nathan Truax ($10 at door)
Tuesday, August 30
8pm - Sorry Snowman, Backseat Dragon, Dart Trees
Wednesday, August 31
10pm - Adam Tario
Coming Soon
Saturday, September 3
9pm - Chronicles - A Tribute to Rush ($15 at door)
Friday, September 9
9pm - Anvil w/ Big Motor Gasoline ($25 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/41148/)
Thursday, September 22
9pm - New Friends w/ River Jensen ($15 in advance at www.ticketweb.ca/event/new-friends-w-river-jensen-the-red-dog-tickets/12321055)
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/)
Tuesday, October 4
9pm - The Sadies ($25 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/42007/)
Friday, October 7
10pm - The Casualties w/ Deadwolff and Antixx ($25 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/41955/)
Riverside Inn & Gazebo
150 George St, Peterborough
705-740-6564
Thursday, August 25
6-10pm - Donny Woods
Friday, August 26
6-10pm - Rick & Gailie
Sunday, August 28
1-4pm - Gunslingers
The Thirsty Goose
63 Walton St., Port Hope
Thursday, August 25
8pm - Ellen Torrie
Friday, August 26
8pm-12am - Live music TBA
Saturday, August 27
8pm-12am - Live music TBA
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 30
6:30pm - Dave Mowat and Curbside Shuffle
