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, December 15 to Wednesday, December 21.
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.
With the exception of karaoke, we only list events with performing musicians. Venues may also host other events during the week (e.g., dancing, DJs, comedy shows).
Arthur's Pub
930 Burnham St., Cobourg
(905) 372-2105
Thursday, December 15
8-10pm - Open mic w/ Bruce Longman
Friday, December 16
8-10pm - Busker Brothers
Saturday, December 17
8-10pm - Brian Bracken
Coming Soon
Thursday, December 22
8-10pm - Open mic w/ Bruce Longman
Friday, December 23
8-10pm - Davey Boy
Bancroft Eatery and Brew Pub
4 Bridge St., Bancroft
(613) 332-3450
Sunday, December 18
7pm - Open mic
Be My Guest Family Restaurant
16 Doxsee Ave. N., Campbellford
705-653-4555
Coming Soon
Wednesday, December 28
9pm - Whiskey Wednesday w/ Ken Tizzard and Music For Goats (free, reservations recommended)
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, December 15
7-10pm - Jazz Night w/ Rob Phillips and Carling Stephen
Friday, December 16
5-8pm - Christmas Songs with Mike & Marsala; 9pm - Between The Static
Saturday, December 17
5-8pm - Po'Boy Jeffreys and Calamity Jane; 9pm - 4 Lanes Wide
Sunday, December 18
4-7pm - Washboard Hank & Mountain Muriel
Monday, December 19
6-9pm - Rick & Gailie's Crash & Burn
Tuesday, December 20
7-10pm - Open stage
Wednesday, December 21
6-9pm - Ben Ayotte
Coming Soon
Friday, December 23
5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 9pm - Charlie Horse
Saturday, December 24
5-8pm - Christmas Eve with Terry Finn & Friends
Wednesday, December 28
6-9pm - Isaak Bonk
Canoe & Paddle
18 Bridge St., Lakefield
(705) 651-1111
Saturday, December 10
7-10pm - Groovehorse
Castle John's Pub & Restaurant
1550 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough
705-740-2111
Friday, December 17
8pm - High Waters Band
Coach & Horses Pub
16 York St. S., Lindsay
(705) 328-0006
Tuesday, December 20
7:30-10pm - Jay Ezs
Crook & Coffer
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-876-0505
Thursday, December 15
7-10pm - Mike MacCurdy
Tuesday, December 20
7-9pm - All Request Tuesdays w/ Rod MacDonald
Dr. J's BBQ & Brews
282 Aylmer St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5717
Saturday, December 17
1-4pm - Peterborough Musicians Benevolent Association (PMBA) musical showcase ft Al Lerman with Al Black, Rick Fines, and Andy Pryde and Po'Boy Jefferys & Calamity Jane (PWYC, proceeds support musicians in need)
VIDEO: "Long Way Looking Back" - Al Lerman
Erben Eatery & Bar
189 Hunter St W,, Peterborough
705-304-1995
Thursday, December 15
9pm - Amanda J (cancelled due to weather, rescheduled to December 29)
Friday, December 16
9pm - Doug Horner (no cover)
Saturday, December 17
9pm - Chris Collins (no cover)
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Saturday, December 17
2-6pm - Gator James Band
Gordon Best Theatre
216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 876-8884
Friday, December 16
8pm - Live From The Borough Local R&B and Hip-Hop ft Dee, Roch, Zillah, Donny G, Chuck Nasty, Young Phoenix, Forest Gumption ($10 in advance at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/470112177177, $15 at door)
Graz Restobar
38 Bolton St., Bobcaygeon
705-738-6343
Sunday, December 18
3-5pm - Sean Jamieson
Jethro's Bar + Stage
137 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
Thursday, December 15
6-8pm - Boogie Time Ramblers; 9pm - The Union
Friday, December 16
6-8pm - Standard Time Trio; 8-10pm - Crocky Teasedale; 10pm - Ty Wilson, The River Spirits
Saturday, December 17
6-8pm - Hilts Sisters Holiday Show; 8-10pm - Caitlin Currie, VanCamp; 10pm - Keyboards Family Christmas
Sunday, December 18
3-6pm - Open blues jam
Monday, December 19
8pm - One Note Stand Karaoke w/ Cheyenne Buck
Tuesday, December 20
6-8pm - Bolfolk's Euro Folk Jam
Wednesday, December 21
6-8pm - Mutant Starings (Burton, Glasspool, Davis); 9pm - Open Stage w/ Matt Holtby
The Locker at The Falls
9 Lindsay St., Fenelon Falls
705-887-6211
Friday, December 16
7pm - North Country Express
Coming Soon
Thursday, December 22
8pm - Spirit of Christmas Karaoke
McGillicafey's Pub & Eatery
13 Bridge St.. N., Hastings
(705) 696-3600
Coming Soon
Saturday, December 31
5pm-12:30am - News Year's Eve ft Jefrey Danger from 5-8pm and Cindy & Scott from 8:30pm-12:30am ($10 cover after 8pm)
McThirsty's Pint
166 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 743-2220
Friday, December 16
9pm - Live music TBA
Saturday, December 17
9pm - Live music TBA
Sunday, December 18
7pm - Open mic
Tuesday, December 20
8pm - Emily Burgess
Wednesday, December 21
9pm - Live music TBA
Oasis Bar & Grill
31 King St. E., Cobourg
(905) 372-6634
Sunday, December 18
6-9pm - PHLO
The Publican House
300 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5743
Thursday, December 15
7-9pm - SJ Riley
Friday, December 16
7-9pm - Darren Bailey
Coming Soon
Thursday, December 22
7-9pm - Chris Collins
Friday, December 23
7-9pm - Cindy & Scott
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078
Saturday, December 17
8pm - Brisk Recharge
Red Dog Tavern
189 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 741-6400
Friday, December 16
8pm - Vortexans
Sammy's Roadhouse n Grill
2714 Brown Line, Peterborough
(705) 876-9994
Friday, December 16
8pm - Brian Tisdale
Sideway Bar & Bistro
18-22 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 947-2333
Tuesday, December 20
7-10pm - Karaoke
The Thirsty Goose
63 Walton St., Port Hope
Friday, December 16
8pm-12am - Live music TBA
Saturday, December 17
8pm-12am - Live music TBA
