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, September 29 to Wednesday, October 5.
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, September 29
8-10pm - Open mic w/ Bruce Longman
Friday, September 30
8-10pm - Ferris & Pritchard
Saturday, October 1
8-10pm - Davey Boy
Coming Soon
Saturday, October 8
8-10pm - Chris Devlin
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, September 29
7-10pm - Jazz Night
Friday, September 30
5-8pm - Cheryl Casselman; 9pm - Between The Static
Saturday, October 1
5-8pm - Emilie Roberts; 9pm - Rye Street
Sunday, October 2
4-7pm - Dixon Park
Monday, October 3
6-9pm - Rick & Gailie's Crash & Burn
Tuesday, October 4
7-10pm - Open stage
Wednesday, October 5
6-9pm - Joslynn Burford
Coming Soon
Friday, October 7
5-8pm - Jacques Graveline; 9pm - Jake Norris & The Side Street Band
Saturday, October 8
5-8pm - The Wild Cards; 9pm - High Waters Band
Sunday, October 9
4-7pm - Colin Fowlie
Wednesday, October 12
6-9pm - Eli Martin
Canoe & Paddle
18 Bridge St., Lakefield
(705) 651-1111
Saturday, October 1
7-10pm - Groovehorse
Coach & Horses Pub
16 York St. S., Lindsay
(705) 328-0006
Tuesday, October 4
7:30-10:30pm - Jay Ezs
The Cow & Sow Eatery
38 Colborne St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-5111
Friday, September 30
4:30-8pm - Karaoke Fundraiser for Wounded Warriers (by donation)
Coming Soon
Saturday, October 15
7-11pm - Harry Peterson Band (by donation)
Crook & Coffer
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-876-0505
Thursday, September 29
7-10pm - Groovehorse
Friday, September 30
7-10pm - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Fundraiser ft Craig McEarchern, Samara Johnson, Jacques Graveline ($10 at door or PWYC)
Saturday, October 1
7:30pm - Chris Collins
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Coming Soon
Friday, October 7
7:30pm - Open mic w/ John Dawson
Saturday, October 22
7:30pm - Mike Biggar with Grant Heckman ($22.23 in advance at www.eventbrite.ca/e/409011603717)
Dr. J's BBQ & Brews
282 Aylmer St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5717
Coming Soon
Saturday, October 15
1-4pm - PMBA presents Dave Mowatt and Curbside Shuffle (PWYC at the door, all proceeds help musicians in need)
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
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)
Saturday, October 1
2-6pm - Boneyard
Gordon Best Theatre
216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 876-8884
Friday, September 30
8pm - klusterfork presents Impros Vs. Joes ($15 in advance at www.bestptbo.com/upcomingevents/impros-vs-joes-september-2022 or at door)
Coming Soon
Saturday, October 8
9pm - Heaps w/ Boyhood & vanCamp
Friday, October 14
9pm - BA Johnston w / Beef Boys & The Bad Milk ($10)
The Granite
45 Bridge St. W., Bancroft
613-332-1500
Friday, September 30
5-8pm - Matt Smith
Haliburton Highlands Brewing
1067 Garden Gate Dr., Haliburton
705-754-2739
Sunday, October 2
2-4pm - The Salt Cellars
Jethro's Bar + Stage
137 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
Thursday, September 29
6-8pm - James Leclaire and Trevor Alguire; 9pm - The Union
Friday, September 30
6-8pm - Charlie Horse (Al Black, JP Hovercraft, Trevor Davis, Clifford Maynes); 9pm - Chris Brown, Ron Hawkins, Stephen Stanley w/ Michael C. Duguay
Saturday, October 1
6-8pm - Live music TBA; 9pm - Live music TBA
Sunday, October 2
2-5pm - Open blues jam; 9pm - Jack Marks
Monday, October 3
8pm - Karaoke
Wednesday, October 5
6-8pm - The Mutant Starings (Burton, Glasspool, Davis); 9pm - Undercover Wednesdays w/ Matt Holtby
Kelly's Homelike Inn
205 3rd Street, Cobourg
905-372-3234
Saturday, October 1
4-8pm - Wicklow
Lock 27 Tap and Grill
2824 River Ave., Youngs Point
705-652-6000
Friday, September 30
7pm - Final day of season ft Elvis Anytime ($10)
The Locker at The Falls
9 Lindsay St., Fenelon Falls
705-887-6211
Thursday, September 29
8pm - Karaoke w/ Ross Burgoyne
Murphy's Lockside Pub & Patio
3 May St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-1100
Coming Soon
Thursday, October 6
7:30pm - Open mic w/ David Evans
The Muse Gallery & Cafe
23 Bridge St., Bancroft
613-332-1573
Friday, September 30
7-11pm - Open mic
Saturday, October 1
5-7pm - Near The Open ($10 in advance or at the door)
Coming Soon
Friday, October 21
5-7pm - The Rebel Blossoms
Oasis Bar & Grill
31 King St. E., Cobourg
(905) 372-6634
Sunday, October 2
6-9pm - PHLO
Porch & Pint
172 Lansdowne St. E., Peterborough
(705) 750-0598
Coming Soon
Sunday, October 9
2-6pm - Joselynn Burfodd
The Publican House
300 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5743
Thursday, September 29
7-9pm - JJ Thompson
Friday, September 30
7-9pm - Mike Graham
Coming Soon
Thursday, October 6
7-9pm - Chris Collins
Friday, October 7
7-9pm - David Shewchuck
Red Dog Tavern
189 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 741-6400
Friday, September 30
10pm - Thunderstruck AC/DC Tribute Band ($15 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/41854/)
Saturday, October 1
9pm - Roney w/ special guests
Tuesday, October 4
9pm - The Sadies w/ Kacy & Clayton ($25 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/42007/)
VIDEO: "Stop and Start" - The Sadies
Coming Soon
Friday, October 7
10pm - The Casualties w/ Deadwolff and Antixx ($25 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/41955/)
Thursday, October 13
8pm - Keep Flying w/ Battle Smash, The Bayside Dropouts, No Small Affair ($15 at door)
Friday, October 14
8pm - Doses w/ Manic Boys and Girls Club, First Born Son ($10 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/42332/)
Saturday, October 15
9pm - Bootleg XXX
Saturday, October 22
9pm - Harm & Ease w/ Burning Bridges, The Mickies ($15 in advance at www.ticketweb.ca/event/harm-ease-w-burning-the-red-dog-tickets/12398785)
Friday, November 11
9pm - Living Dead Girl ($10 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/42228/)
Riverside Inn & Gazebo
150 George St, Peterborough
705-740-6564
Friday, September 30
6-10pm - Pangea Project
Saturday, October 1
5-10pm - Mike Graham
Sunday, October 2
1-4pm - Live music TBA
Scenery Drive Restaurant
6193 County Road 45, Baltimore
905-349-2217
Saturday, October 1
5-8pm - Greg Hannah
Coming Soon
Saturday, October 15
5-8pm - Rachael Albright
Sticks Sports Pub
500 George St. S., Peterborough
(705) 775-7845
Friday, September 30
6-9pm - Darren Bailey
The Thirsty Goose
63 Walton St., Port Hope
Friday, September 30
8pm-12am - Live music TBA
Saturday, October 1
8pm-12am - Live music TBA
The Venue
286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008
Coming Soon
Wednesday, October 12
8pm - Afroman w/ special guests ($35 or $70 VIP in advance at www.showpass.com/afroman-live-in-concert-peterborough/)