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 29 to Wednesday, January 4, 2023.
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 29
8-10pm - Open mic w/ Bruce Longman
Friday, December 30
8-10pm - Chris Devlin
Saturday, December 31
9pm-1am - New Year's Eve East Coast Kitchen Party ft Stephen Lamb w/ Emily Yarascavitch, Chirs Devlin, Matt Marcuz ($30)
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, December 29
7-10pm - Jazz Night w/ Rob Phillips and Carling Stephen
Friday, December 30
5-8pm - Hillary Dumoulin; 9pm - Fabulous Tonemasters ft Bridget Foley
Saturday, December 31
5pm-1am - New Year's Eve ft Dylan Ireland at 5pm and Keith Guy Band at 9pm ($25)
Monday, January 2
6-9pm - Rick & Gailie's Crash & Burn
Tuesday, January 3
7-10pm - Open stage
Wednesday, January 4
6-9pm - Dixon Park
Coming Soon
Friday, January 6
5-8pm - The Wild Cards; 9pm - Between The Static
Saturday, January 7
6-8pm - Taylor Abrahamse; 9pm - Hitcher
Sunday, January 8
4-7pm - Bluegrass Menagerie
Wednesday, January 11
6-9pm - Ben Park
Burleigh Falls Inn
4791 Highway 28, Burleigh Falls
(705) 654-3441
Friday, December 30
7-9pm - Jake Dudas
Saturday, December 31
6-11pm - Mardi Gras New Year's Eve Dinner w/ live music by MG Trio (reservations required)
Canoe & Paddle
18 Bridge St., Lakefield
(705) 651-1111
Saturday, December 31
8pm-1am - New Year's Eve Dinner w/ live music by Groovehorse ($95, reservations required))
Crook & Coffer
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-876-0505
Thursday, December 29
7-10pm - Dixon Park
Friday, December 30
8-10pm - Karaoke hosted by Stoeten
Saturday, December 31
4-6pm - Johann & Friends; 6-7pm - High & Lonesome; 7pm - Ring in the New Year (UK time) w/ Amanda performing Auld Lang Syne on the pipes
Sunday, January 1
2-5pm- Hogmanay Party ft Kate Kelly & Wayne O'Connor
Tuesday, January 3
7-9pm - All Request Tuesdays w/ Rod MacDonald
Dr. J's BBQ & Brews
282 Aylmer St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5717
Saturday, December 31
9pm - New Year's Eve ft Live Shiny Tunes w/ Devin McManus, Dawson McManus, Michael Beauclerc, SJ Riley ($20 in advance at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/471197714047, $25 at door)
Coming Soon
Saturday, January 21
1-4pm - Peterborough Musicians Benevolent Association (PMBA) presents The Rezonator Trio (Chris Iney, JP Hovercraft, Frank Watt) w/ special guest Tony Silvestri (PWYC, with proceeds to PMBA)
Erben Eatery & Bar
189 Hunter St W,, Peterborough
705-304-1995
Thursday, December 29
9pm - Amanda J (no cover)
Saturday, December 31
8pm - Stone 90s Temple, DJ Taktikill, Burning Bridges ($20)
Wednesday, January 4
8-11pm - Open mic hosted by Samara Johnson
Coming Soon
Thursday, January 5
9pm - Pangea Project
Friday, January 6
9pm - Down Goes Jasper ($5)
Saturday, January 7
9pm - Sean Jamieson w/ Sean & Catherine and The Bombshell Deluxe ($10)
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Coming Soon
Friday, January 6
8pm - Dave Rocket and the Jobbers, Hellaphant, Sinister Echo, Avem ($10, SOLD OUT)
Jethro's Bar + Stage
137 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
Thursday, December 29
6-8pm - Owen Stahn; 9pm - The Union
Friday, December 30
8pm - Nicholas Campbell and The Two Metre Cheaters (PWYC)
Saturday, December 31
10pm - New Year's Eve w/ Kayla Howran Band (no cover)
Monday, January 2
8pm - W. Burton / C. Glasspool / Golden Needle and special guests
Tuesday, January 3
6-8pm - Bolfolk's Euro Folk Jam
Wednesday, January 4
6-8pm - Burton Glasspool Overdrive; 9pm - Open Stage w/ Matt Holtby
McGillicafey's Pub & Eatery
13 Bridge St.. N., Hastings
(705) 696-3600
Thursday, December 29
7-11pm - Karaoke
Saturday, December 31
5pm-12:30am - New Year's Eve ft Jefrey Danger from 5-8pm and Cindy & Scott from 8:30pm-12:30am (reservations recommended, $10 cover after 8pm)
McThirsty's Pint
166 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 743-2220
Friday, December 30
9pm - Jordan Thomas
Saturday, December 31
9pm - New Year's Eve w/ Cale Crowe
Tuesday, January 3
8pm - Emily Burgess
Wednesday, January 4
9pm - Live music TBA
Oasis Bar & Grill
31 King St. E., Cobourg
(905) 372-6634
Saturday, December 31
8:30pm - New Year's Eve ft Bruce Longman and Penny Skolski
Pie Eyed Monk Brewery
8 Cambridge St. N., Lindsay
(705) 212-2200
Saturday, December 31
7:30pm - New Year's Eve Party w/ live music by Accolades at 9pm ($100 for appetizers, buffet, prosecco toast, and show, $35 for show only)
The Publican House
300 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5743
Thursday, December 29
7-9pm - Doug Horner
Friday, December 30
7-9pm - Mike Graham
Saturday, December 31
7-9pm - New Year's Eve w/ Carling Stephen and Rob Phillips (no cover)
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078
Saturday, December 31
8:30pm - New Year's Eve w/ High Waters Band
Red Dog Tavern
189 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 741-6400
Friday, December 30
9pm - Hip hop show ft SadBoiSavage, Billy Marks, Van The Man, Girl Unheard, CEO Finesse, Damestic, Wonkah, Miss Frutie
Saturday, December 31
10pm - New Year's Eve ft Offload w/ Hippie Chicks ($10)
Coming Soon
Saturday, January 14
9pm - Focused & The Band Meat Band, Dr. Keys & The Current Thing, Jordana Talsky ($8 in advance at www.eventbrite.ca/e/498862429957)
Wednesday, January 18
8pm - Ruby Waters w/ ysanabee ($20 in advance at www.ticketweb.ca/event/ruby-waters-with-aysanabee-the-red-dog-tickets/12569815)
Sammy's Roadhouse n Grill
2714 Brown Line, Peterborough
(705) 876-9994
Saturday, December 31
8pm - New Year's Eve w/ live music by Brian Tisdale, DJ, and karaoke (reservations required)
Scenery Drive Restaurant
6193 County Road 45, Baltimore
905-349-2217
Saturday, December 31
4-6pm & 6:30-8:30pm - New Year's Eve Dinner w/ live music by Greg Hannah (no cover, reservations required)
Sideway Bar & Bistro
18-22 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 947-2333
Tuesday, January 3
7-10pm - Karaoke
Southside Pizzeria
25 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough
(705) 748-6120
Friday, December 30
10am - Open mic
The Thirsty Goose
63 Walton St., Port Hope
Friday, December 30
8pm-12am - Live music TBA
Saturday, December 31
9pm-1am - New Year's Eve w/ beer, basic bar rail, house wine, hors d'oeuvres, and live music by Brian Bracken ($100)
The Venue
286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008
Coming Soon
Friday, February 17
8pm - Tebey With Special Guests Five Roses ($25 in advance at https://modo-live.com/custom-tickets/tebey/)
