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, October 27 to Wednesday, November 2.
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, October 27
8-10pm - Open mic w/ Bruce Longman
Friday, October 28
8-10pm - Kathleen Lovett
Saturday, October 29
8-10pm - Ferris & Pritchard
Bancroft Eatery and Brew Pub
4 Bridge St., Bancroft
(613) 332-3450
Saturday, October 29
8pm - "Scareoke" w/ best costume prizes
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, October 27
7-10pm - Jazz Night
Friday, October 28
5-8pm - Marsala Lukianchuk & Mike Graham; 9pm - Michael Darcy & Fiddling Jay
Saturday, October 29
5-8pm - Samara Johnson; 9pm - Hitcher
Sunday, October 30
4-7pm - Kim Beggs
Monday, October 31
6-9pm - Rick & Gailie's Crash & Burn
Tuesday, November 1
7-10pm - Open stage
Wednesday, November 2
6-9pm - The Pangea Project
Coming Soon
Friday, November 4
5-8pm - Mike Lynch; 9pm - Charlie Horse
Saturday, November 5
5-8pm - Johann Burkhardt & Doug Horner; 9pm - Gunslingers
Sunday, November 6
4-7pm - Tom Eastland
Wednesday, November 9
6-9pm - Irish Millie
Burleigh Falls Inn
4791 Highway 28, Burleigh Falls
(705) 654-3441
Saturday, October 29
5-8pm - Mike Graham
Canoe & Paddle
18 Bridge St., Lakefield
(705) 651-1111
Saturday, October 29
7-10pm - Groovehorse
Crook & Coffer
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-876-0505
Thursday, October 27
7-10pm - Josylnn Burford
Saturday, October 29
7:30pm - Johann Burkhardt & friends
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Saturday, October 29
2-6pm - Full Tilt
Gordon Best Theatre
216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 876-8884
Friday, October 28
CANCELLED due to illness - 8pm - Impros vs Joes ($15 in advance at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/433955361167)
Saturday, October 29
8pm - Borderless Music & Arts Fest w/ Sahira Q, Mouthfeel, Effigy Girl, Shahrazi ($10 in advance at www.eventbrite.ca/e/439630264957, $15 at the door)
Coming Soon
Friday, November 11
8pm - Kelly McMichael w/ Joyful Joyful and Claire Maeve
Saturday, November 12
8pm - The Weber Brothers
The Granite
45 Bridge St. W., Bancroft
613-332-1500
Friday, October 28
5-8pm - The Rebel Blossoms
Graz Restobar
38 Bolton St., Bobcaygeon
705-738-6343
Friday, October 28
7:30pm - Jam Night
Saturday, October 29
7:30pm. - Four Lanes Wide
Monday, October 31
7:30pm - Karaoke hosted by Ross Burgoyne
Jethro's Bar + Stage
137 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
Thursday, October 27
6-8pm - Steelburner & Suns; 9pm - The Union
Friday, October 28
5-7pm - Chester Babcock; 8-10pm - The Co-Conspirators; 10pm - Live music TBA
Saturday, October 29
6-8pm - Peter Graham Band; 9pm - Michael C. Duguay w/ Joey O'Neil & Babe Chorus
VIDEO: "Saint Maybe" - Michael C. Duguay
Sunday, October 30
2-5pm - Open blues jam; 8-11pm - The Bravery Shakes
Monday, October 31
8pm - "One Note Stand" Karaoke w/ Cheyenne Buck
Wednesday, November 2
6-8pm - Mutant Starings (Burton, Glasspool, Davis); 9pm - Undercover Wednesdays w/ Matt Holtby
Kelly's Homelike Inn
205 3rd Street, Cobourg
905-372-3234
Saturday, October 29
4-8pm - The Tonemasters
Coming Soon
Saturday, November 5
4-8pm - Full Tilt
Saturday, November 12
4-8pm - Urban Rednecks
The Locker at The Falls
9 Lindsay St., Fenelon Falls
705-887-6211
Thursday, October 27
8pm - Karaoke w/ Ross Burgoyne
McGillicafey's Pub & Eatery
13 Bridge St.. N., Hastings
(705) 696-3600
Thursday, October 27
7pm - Karaoke
McThirsty's Pint
166 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 743-2220
Friday, October 28
9pm - Jacob Henley
Saturday, October 29
9pm - Luke Wilson
Sunday, October 30
7-11pm - Open mic
Tuesday, November 1
8pm - Emily Burgess
Moody's Bar & Grill
3 Tupper St., Millbrook
(705) 932-6663
Saturday, October 29
2-5pm - Michael C. Duguay
The Muse Gallery & Cafe
23 Bridge St., Bancroft
613-332-1573
Coming Soon
Saturday, November 26
5-7pm - Benj Rowland and Metsaema
Oasis Bar & Grill
31 King St. E., Cobourg
(905) 372-6634
Sunday, October 30
6-9pm - PHLO
The Publican House
300 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5743
Thursday, October 27
7-9pm - JJ Thompson
Friday, October 28
7-9pm - House Brand Trio
Coming Soon
Thursday, November 3
7-9pm - Cindy & Scott
Friday, November 4
7-9pm - Reg Corey
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078
Friday, October 28
7pm-1am - Halloween Dance Fundraiser for YWCA & Kawartha Food Share with The Hippie Chicks & Katie Bath ($5 at door with non-perishable food item, $10 per family)
Red Dog Tavern
189 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 741-6400
Coming Soon
Saturday, November 5
8pm - High Waters Band ($10 at door)
Friday, November 11
9pm - Living Dead Girl ($10 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/42228/)
Sammy's Roadhouse n Grill
2714 Brown Line, Peterborough
(705) 876-9994
Saturday, October 29
7pm - Halloween Bash w/ Bob Bickle and his Buddies
Sideway Bar & Bistro
18-22 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 947-2333
Tuesday, November 1
7-10pm - Karaoke
The Thirsty Goose
63 Walton St., Port Hope
Friday, October 28
8pm-12am - Live music TBA
Saturday, October 29
8pm-12am - Halloween Party w/ Brian Bracken & $100 gift card for best costume
The Venue
286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008
Coming Soon
Wednesday, December 7
8pm - Big Sugar ($39.05 in advance at https://www.ticketweb.ca/event/big-sugar-with-special-guests-the-venue-tickets/)