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, May 11 to Wednesday, May 17.
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, May 11
8-10pm - Open mic w/ Bruce Longman
Friday, May 12
8-11pm - Chris Devlin
Saturday, May 13
8-11pm - Bruce Longman
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, May 11
7-10pm - Jazz & Blues ft. Rob Phillips Trio and Carling Stephen
Friday, May 12
5-8pm - Erin Blackstock; 9pm - House Brand
Saturday, May 13
5-8pm - Jay Ezs; 9pm - 4 Lanes Wide ($10)
Sunday, May 14
4-7pm - Bluegrass Menagerie
Monday, May 15
6-9pm - Rick & Gailie's Crash & Burn (ft guest hosts during Rick's recovery from surgery)
Tuesday, May 16
7-10pm - Open stage hosted by Johann Burkhardt
Wednesday, May 17
6-10pm - Cabaret Night with Ryan & Ralph at 6pm and Glenda at 9pm ($10)
Coming Soon
Friday, May 19
5-8pm - Space Cadets; 9pm - Between The Static
Saturday, May 20
5-8pm - Brandon & Hillary; 9pm - Jake Norris & The Side Street Band
Sunday, May 21
4-7pm - Washboard Hank & Mountain Muriel
Wednesday, May 24
6-10pm - Adam Ferris
Burleigh Falls Inn
4791 Highway 28, Burleigh Falls
(705) 654-3441
Friday, May 12
6-9pm - Reg Corey
Sunday, May 14
11am-3pm - Mother's Day Brunch ft live music by Jake Dudas (SOLD OUT)
Coming Soon
Friday, May 19
6-9pm - Mike Graham
Sunday, May 21
Michelle Prins
Canoe & Paddle
18 Bridge St., Lakefield
(705) 651-1111
Monday, May 15
7-9pm - Sea Shanty Night
Claymore Pub & Table
95 King St. W., Cobourg
905-372-5231
Thursday, May 11
7-10pm - Karaoke
Coach & Horses Pub
16 York St. S., Lindsay
(705) 328-0006
Friday, May 12
10pm - Karaoke
Saturday, May 13
10pm - Karaoke
Crook & Coffer
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-876-0505
Thursday, May 11
7-10pm - Ty Wilson
Friday, May 12
7:30-10:30pm - The Acoustically Hip
Saturday, May 13
7:30-10:30pm - High and Lonseome
Sunday, May 14
2-5pm - Buskin' Sunday
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Coming Soon
Saturday, May 20
3-6pm - Summer Kickoff Party w/ Gord Kidd & friends
Sunday, May 21
3pm - Happy Hour w/ Highlands Trio
Friday, June 9
7:30pm - Christina Hutt and Her Upbeat Downers ($20 in advance at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/622012715777)
Dr. J's BBQ & Brews
282 Aylmer St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5717
Coming Soon
Saturday, May 20
1-4pm - Peterborough Musicians Benevolent Association (PMBA) presents Charlie Horse w/ Cris Cuddy (PWYC, with proceeds to PMBA)
Erben Eatery & Bar
189 Hunter St W,, Peterborough
705-304-1995
Thursday, May 11
11:30am-1:30pm - Erben Lunch Lounge w/ Doug McLean; 8pm - Joslynn Burford (no cover)
Friday, May 12
9pm - Hollywood Zoo ($10)
Saturday, May 13
8pm - James Higgins
Monday, May 15
11:30am-1:30pm - Erben Lunch Lounge w/ Doug McLean; 6-10pm - Open jam
Tuesday, May 16
8pm - Karaoke
Wednesday, May 17
8-11pm - Open mic
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Saturday, May 13
2-5pm - Marty and the Mojos
Coming Soon
Thursday, June 1
8pm - Tony Holiday Blues Band ($25, advance tickets available at Zap Records, The Ganny, and https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/632292563077)
Friday, June 23
8pm - Matthew Holtby w/ The Ireland Brothers (duo) and Patrick Dorie ($15 in adavance at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/623376625267, $20 at door)
Gordon Best Theatre
216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 876-8884
Coming Soon
Wednesday, May 31
7pm - Zoon, Status/Non-Status ($15 in advance at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/626249869217, $20 at door)
Jethro's Bar + Stage
137 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-931-0617
Thursday, May 11
8-10pm - Michael C. Duguay w/ guest Ryan Perks
Friday, May 12
6-8pm - SJ Riley; 8-10pm - Peter Graham Band; 10pm - Josh Ritchie
Saturday, May 13
6-8pm - River Jensen; 8-10pm - Sad Boi Variety Hour w/ Caitlin Currie, VanCamp, and special guests; 10pm - Nicholas Campbell & The Two Metre Cheaters
VIDEO: "Shoulda Woulda Coulda" - Nicholas Campbell & The Two Metre Cheaters
Sunday, May 14
3-6pm - Open Blues Jam
Monday, May 15
8pm - Karaoke w/ host Anne Shebib
Wednesday, May 17
9pm - Country & Bluegrass Jam
Kelly's Homelike Inn
205 3rd Street, Cobourg
905-372-3234
Saturday, May 13
4-8pm - The Fabulous Tonemasters
The Lounge in the Hollow Valley Lodge
1326 Kawagama Lake Rd., Dorset
705-766-1980
Coming Soon
Friday, May 19
8pm - Charlie McKittrick
Saturday, May 20
8pm - Junestone
Sunday, May 21
7pm - Open Jam hosted by Sean Cotton
Mainstreet Bar & Grill
1939 Lakehurst Road, Buckhorn
(705) 657-9094
Saturday, May 13
7-10pm - Po' Boy Jeffrey & Calamity Jane
McGillicafey's Pub & Eatery
13 Bridge St.. N., Hastings
(705) 696-3600
Thursday, May 11
7-11pm - Karaoke
McThirsty's Pint
166 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 743-2220
Friday, May 12
8pm - Live music TBA
Saturday, May 13
9pm - Live music TBA
Sunday, May 14
7pm - Open mic
Tuesday, May 16
8pm - Live music TBA
Wednesday, May 17
9pm - Live music TBA
The Muse Gallery & Cafe
23 Bridge St., Bancroft
613-332-1573
Coming Soon
Friday, May 19
6-8pm - Dinner and Art Auction w/ live music by Gord Kidd ($50 per person)
Saturday, May 27
7pm - Blue Hazel ($25 in advance at The Muse)
Pattie House Smokin' Barbecue
6675 Highway 35, Coboconk
(705) 454-8100
Coming Soon
Friday, May 19
8pm - Blamethrower & Panic Hero
The Publican House
300 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5743
Thursday, May 11
7-9pm - Chris Collins
Friday, May 12
7-9pm - Chris McLeod
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078
Saturday, May 13
6pm - The Jugbusters
Red Dog Tavern
189 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 741-6400
Tuesday, May 16
9pm - The Brains w/ K-Man & The 45s
Coming Soon
Friday, May 19
9pm - Road to Pouzza w/ Wolfrik, Debt Cemetary, Alien To the Ignorant ($15)
Sunday, May 21
7-10pm - Melissa Lauren and Eric St-Laurent ($15)
Friday, May 27
9pm - Killjoys w/ Revive The Rose and Burning Bridges ($25 in advance at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/556217370127)
Sunday, May 28
9pm - Eagle Owl w/ Phaino ($10 in advance, $15 at door)
Wednesday, May 31
8pm - Hotel Mira w/ special guests ($16 in advance at https://www.ticketweb.ca/event/hotel-mira-with-special-guests-the-red-dog-tickets/13024255)
Friday, June 2
9pm - AntiSocial Surf Club w/ Burning Bridges, Wolves on Tape ($10 in advance at https://www.ticketscene.ca/events/44822/)
Friday, June 16
8pm - The Reed Effect
The Rockcliffe - Moore Falls
1014 Lois Lane, Minden
705-454-9555
Saturday, May 13
9pm - Joe Garrisi
Coming Soon
Friday, May 19
7pm - Lakeside Groove
Saturday, May 20
7pm - Rockin' Bobs
Sammy's Roadhouse n Grill
2714 Brown Line, Peterborough
(705) 876-9994
Saturday, May 13
7pm - Washboard Hank ($10)
Scenery Drive Restaurant
6193 County Road 45, Baltimore
905-349-2217
Friday, May 12
4-7pm - Mike Tremblay
Saturday, May 13
4-7pm - Darren Bailey
Coming Soon
Friday, May 19
4-7pm - Jakeb Daniel
Saturday, May 20
4-7pm - Darren Bailey
Sideway Bar & Bistro
18-22 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 947-2333
Friday, May 12
8pm - Stone Orchard Band
Saturday, May 13
8pm - Jamie Kayorie & Raine Miller
Silver Bean Cafe
130 King St. (Millennium Park), Peterborough
705-749-0535
Friday, May 12
5-7pm - Little Fire Collective
Southside Pizzeria
25 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough
(705) 748-6120
Friday, May 12
9am-12pm - Open mic
Tuesday, May 16
1pm - Open mic
Sticks Sports Pub
500 George St. S., Peterborough
(705) 775-7845
Friday, May 12
6-9pm - High Waters Acoustic
That Little Pub
26 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 653-0001
Thursday, May 11
8pm - Live music TBA
Monday, May 15
7pm - Karaoke
Wednesday, May 17
7pm - Open mic
The Thirsty Goose
63 Walton St., Port Hope
Friday, May 12
8pm-12am - Bruce Longman
Saturday, May 13
8pm-12am - Cale Crowe
The Venue
286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008
Coming Soon
Sunday, June 25
6pm - Buckcherry w/ Baz Littlerock & Ian K ($44.99 in advance at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/608690839687)
