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, February 16 to Wednesday, February 22.
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, February 16
8-10pm - Open mic w/ Bruce Longman
Friday, February 17
8-10pm - Chris Devlin
Saturday, February 18
8-11pm - Bruce Longman
Coming Soon
Friday, February 24
8-10pm - Mike Barnes
Saturday, February 25
8-11pm - Ferris & Pritchard
Bancroft Eatery and Brew Pub
4 Bridge St., Bancroft
(613) 332-3450
Saturday, February 18
7pm - Melodi Ryan
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, February 16
7-10pm - Jazz Night w/ Rob Phillips and Carling Stephen
Friday, February 17
5-8pm - Johann Burkhardt & Mike MacCurdy; 9pm - Pop Machine
Saturday, February 18
5-8pm - Samara Johnson; 9pm - 4 Lanes Wide
Sunday, February 19
4-7pm - Meredith Moon & Zachary Lucky
Monday, February 20
6-9pm - Rick & Gailie's Crash & Burn
Tuesday, February 21
7-10pm - Open stage
Wednesday, February 22
6-8pm - Alex Southey
Coming Soon
Friday, February 24
5-8pm - Hillary Dumoulin; 9pm - Between The Static
Saturday, February 25
5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 9pm - Charlie Horse
Sunday, February 26
4-7pm - The Wild Cards
Wednesday, March 1
6-8pm - The Pangea Project
Burleigh Falls Inn
4791 Highway 28, Burleigh Falls
(705) 654-3441
Friday, February 17
6-9pm - Michelle Prins
Saturday, February 18
6pm - Mike Graham
Coach & Horses Pub
16 York St. S., Lindsay
(705) 328-0006
Thursday, February 16
10pm - Open jam w/ Gerald VanHaltren
The Cow & Sow Eatery
38 Colborne St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-5111
Wednesday, February 22
7-9pm - Open Jam (upstairs In The Loft)
Crook & Coffer
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-876-0505
Thursday, February 16
8-10pm - Mike MacCurdy
Saturday, February 18
7:30-10:30pm - The Tall Boys
Sunday, February 19
2-5pm - Buskin' Sunday
Dr. J's BBQ & Brews
282 Aylmer St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5717
Saturday, February 18
1-4pm - Peterborough Musicians Benevolent Association (PMBA) presents Joey Lips & The Kissers w/ spotlight guests Ester Mayer & Friends (PWYC, with proceeds to PMBA)
Erben Eatery & Bar
189 Hunter St W,, Peterborough
705-304-1995
Thursday, February 16
8pm - Joan Lamore (no cover)
Friday, February 17
9pm - River Jensen w/ Down With Jasper ($5 cover)
Saturday, February 18
9pm - Something From Nothing Foo Fighters tribute ($10 cover)
Wednesday, February 22
8-11pm - Open mic hosted by Samara Johnson
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Friday, February 17
8pm - Brooks & Bowskill w/ The Hometown Beauts ($20, tickets available at The Ganny and Zap Records in Cobourg)
Saturday, February 18
8pm - Brooks & Bowskill w/ The Hometown Beauts ($20, tickets available at The Ganny and Zap Records in Cobourg)
Sunday, February 19
2pm - Brooks & Bowskill w/ The Hometown Beauts ($20, tickets available at The Ganny and Zap Records in Cobourg)
VIDEO: "Distant Cowgirl" - Brooks & Bowskill
Coming Soon
Friday, February 24
8pm - Walk The Line - A Tribute to Johnny Cash fundraiser for Greenwood Coalition (SOLD OUT)
Saturday, March 18
8pm - Nickola Magnolia w/ Matthew Holtby and Deanne Earle ($20 in advance at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/516155183047, $25 at door)
Gordon Best Theatre
216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 876-8884
Friday, February 17
8pm - klusterfork entertainment presents Impros vs Joes improv comedy show ($15 in advance at https://www.bestptbo.com/upcomingevents/impros-vs-joes-february-2023 or at door)
Coming Soon
Saturday, February 25
7pm - We Heart Aedan Shaughnessy Fundraising Concert ft The Mickies & SJ Riley
Saturday, March 4
8pm - The Interior, Beef Boys, Anomalia, Elms ($15 at the door)
The Granite
45 Bridge St. W., Bancroft
613-332-1500
Friday, February 17
5-8pm - Ed Stephenson
Saturday, February 18
5-8pm - Kirk Bates
Sunday, February 19
5-8pm - Matt Smith
Graz Restobar
38 Bolton St., Bobcaygeon
705-738-6343
Sunday, February 19
3-5pm - Sean Jamieson and Catherine Sugrue
Jethro's Bar + Stage
137 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-931-0617
Thursday, February 16
6-9pm - Blue Valentine - A Tribute to Willie P. Bennett; 9pm - The Union
Friday, February 17
6-8pm - Carpe Noctem (jazz); 9pm - Doghouse Orchestra
Saturday, February 18
8-10pm - Sad Boi Variety Hour w/ Caitlin Currie & Friends; 10pm - Bravery Shakes
Sunday, February 19
3-6pm - Open Blues Jam
Monday, February 20
8pm - Karaoke
Wednesday, February 22
9pm - Tribute to the 80s w/ host Kayla Howran ft. Jeremy Spencley (proceeds donated to One Roof Community Centre)
McThirsty's Pint
166 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 743-2220
Friday, February 17
9pm - Live music TBA
Saturday, February 18
9pm - Live music TBA
Sunday, February 19
7pm - Open mic
Tuesday, February 21
8pm - Emily Burgess
Wednesday, February 22
9pm - Greg Dowey
Murphy's Lockside Pub & Patio
3 May St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-1100
Coming Soon
Friday, March 17
3-5pm - Ric Christie & Friends; 7:30-10pm - North Country Express w/ Jason Lynn
The Muse Gallery & Cafe
23 Bridge St., Bancroft
613-332-1573
Coming Soon
Saturday, March 11
6-8pm - Rob Bearson and Virginia deCarle from The Salt Cellars ($15, tickets available at The Muse)
Saturday, April 1
7-9pm - The Coe Hill Girls
Oasis Bar & Grill
31 King St. E., Cobourg
(905) 372-6634
Sunday, February 19
6-9pm - PHLO
Pie Eyed Monk Brewery
8 Cambridge St. N., Lindsay
(705) 212-2200
Coming Soon
Friday, March 17
8pm - St. Patrick's Day ft John Turner ($15 in advance at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/526915888607)
The Publican House
300 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5743
Thursday, February 16
7-9pm - JJ Thompson
Friday, February 17
7-9pm - Mike Graham
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078
Friday, February 17
7pm - Andy &The Boys
Saturday, February 18
8pm - Brisk Recharge
Coming Soon
Saturday, February 25
7-11pm - The Acoustically Hip
Red Dog Tavern
189 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 741-6400
Coming Soon
Sunday, March 5
8pm - Too Many Zooz ($20 in advance at https://www.ticketscene.ca/events/43795/)
Thursday, March 16
8pm - Field Guide w/ special guests ($15 in advance at https://www.ticketweb.ca/event/field-guide-with-special-guests-the-red-dog-tickets/12773895)
Friday, March 17
7pm - Offload; 10pm - Colt Harley
Thursday, March 23
8pm - Monowhales ($10 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/43636/)
Friday, March 31
9pm - BA Johnston, the Mickies, Beef Boys ($10 at door)
Saturday, April 1
10pm - The Human Rights w/ Dub Trinity, MUVA Soundsysterm, DJ Chocolate ($16.50 in advance at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/475884131247, $20 at door)
Scenery Drive Restaurant
6193 County Road 45, Baltimore
905-349-2217
Saturday, February 18
7pm - Darren Bailey
Southside Pizzeria
25 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough
(705) 748-6120
Friday, February 17
9am-12pm - Open mic
The Thirsty Goose
63 Walton St., Port Hope
Friday, February 17
8pm-12am - Live music TBA
Saturday, February 18
8pm-12am - Live music TBA
The Venue
286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008
Friday, February 17
8pm - Tebey With Special Guests Five Roses ($25 in advance at https://modo-live.com/custom-tickets/tebey/)
