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 18 to Wednesday, May 24.
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 18
8-10pm - Open mic w/ Bruce Longman
Friday, May 19
8-11pm - Dave Freeman
Saturday, May 20
8-11pm - Bobby Cameron
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, May 18
7-10pm - Jazz & Blues ft. Rob Phillips Trio and Carling Stephen
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
Monday, May 22
6-9pm - Rick & Gailie's Crash & Burn (ft guest hosts during Rick's recovery from surgery)
Tuesday, May 23
7-10pm - Open stage hosted by Johann Burkhardt
Wednesday, May 24
6-10pm - Adam Ferris
Coming Soon
Friday, May 26
5-8pm - Taylor Abrahamse; 9pm - Pop Machine
Saturday, May 27
5-8pm - Brisk Recharge; 9pm - Common Land Blues Band
Sunday, May 28
3-5pm - Irish Millie; 6-8pm - Alex Maher
Wednesday, May 31
6-10pm - David Shewchuk
Burleigh Falls Inn
4791 Highway 28, Burleigh Falls
(705) 654-3441
Friday, May 19
6-8pm - Mike Graham
Sunday, May 21
SOLD OUT - East Coast Dinner w/ live music by Michelle Prins ($65)
Coming Soon
Friday, May 28
6-8pm - James HIggins
Claymore Pub & Table
95 King St. W., Cobourg
905-372-5231
Thursday, May 18
7-10pm - Karaoke
Coach & Horses Pub
16 York St. S., Lindsay
(705) 328-0006
Friday, May 19
10pm - Karaoke
Saturday, May 20
10pm - Karaoke
The Cow & Sow Eatery
38 Colborne St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-5111
Coming Soon
Sunday, May 28
5-7pm - Open mic
Crook & Coffer
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-876-0505
Thursday, May 18
7-10pm - Jimmy Bresslin
Friday, May 19
8pm - Karaoke with Stoeten
Saturday, May 20
12-3pm - James Higgins; 7:30-10:30pm - James Higgins
Sunday, May 21
2-5pm - Buskin' Sunday
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Saturday, May 20
3-6pm - Summer Kickoff Party w/ Gord Kidd & friends
Sunday, May 21
3pm - Happy Hour w/ Highlands Trio
Coming Soon
Saturday, May 27
3pm - Happy Hour with Mixed Bag
Sunday, May 28
3pm - Happy Hour with The Salt Cellars
Friday, June 2
7:30pm - Open mic
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
Thursday, May 18
8-11pm - Thursday Night Jam Session w/ Ben Ayotte, Ester & Shelby, Jonah Elliot, Cole LeBlanc
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 18
11:30am-1:30pm - Erben Lunch Lounge w/ Dennis O'Toole; 8pm - Doug Horner (no cover)
Friday, May 19
9pm - Pro Wrestling w/ Rockshots ($5)
Saturday, May 20
9pm - Tapes In Motion w/ Pangea Project ($5)
Monday, May 22
11:30am-1:30pm - Erben Lunch Lounge w/ Doug McLean; 9pm - Napoleon w/ Maelstrom and Pulsar ($10 in advance at https://www.erbenptbo.com/event-details/napoleon-spring-tour-2023)
Tuesday, May 23
8pm - Karaoke
Wednesday, May 24
8-11pm - Open mic
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Saturday, May 20
2-5pm - Live music TBA
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 2
8pm - Retro Party ft Kim Doolittle & The Doctors ($20 at door)
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)
Haliburton Highlands Brewing
1067 Garden Gate Dr., Haliburton
705-754-2739
Monday, May 22
-7pm - HaliUkes Open Ukulele Jam ($2 donation appreciated)
Jethro's Bar + Stage
137 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-931-0617
Thursday, May 18
6-8pm - Boogie Time Ramblers; 8-10pm - Michael C. Duguay w/ guest
Friday, May 19
6-8pm - Carpe Noctem; 8-10pm - Duke & Goldie w/ John Gogo; 10pm - Doghouse Orchestra
Saturday, May 20
8-10pm - Bud Rice & Blue Bird; 10pm - Jesse Corrigan
Sunday, May 21
3-6pm - Open Blues Jam
Monday, May 22
8pm - Karaoke w/ host Anne Shebib
Wednesday, May 24
6-8pm - Dennis Ellsworth; 9pm - Country & Bluegrass Jam
Kelly's Homelike Inn
205 3rd Street, Cobourg
905-372-3234
Saturday, May 20
4-8pm - Deuce
The Lounge in the Hollow Valley Lodge
1326 Kawagama Lake Rd., Dorset
705-766-1980
Friday, May 19
8pm - Charlie McKittrick
Saturday, May 20
8pm - Junestone
VIDEO: "Operate on My Heart" - Junestone
Sunday, May 21
7pm - Open Jam hosted by Tina Turley
Coming Soon
Friday, May 26
8pm - Sawyer Lance
Saturday, May 27
8pm - Outcast
Sunday, May 28
7pm - Open Jam hosted by Sean Cotton
Mainstreet Bar & Grill
1939 Lakehurst Road, Buckhorn
(705) 657-9094
Thursday, May 18
7-10pm - Karaoke w/ Ross Burgoyne
Saturday, May 20
7-10pm - Aubrey Northey
Sunday, May 21
2-5pm - SJ Riley
McGillicafey's Pub & Eatery
13 Bridge St.. N., Hastings
(705) 696-3600
Thursday, May 18
7-11pm - Karaoke
McThirsty's Pint
166 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 743-2220
Friday, May 19
8pm - Erin Blackstock
Saturday, May 20
9pm - Ty Wilson
Sunday, May 21
7pm - Open mic
Tuesday, May 23
8pm - Live music TBA
Wednesday, May 24
9pm - Live music TBA
Muddy's Pit BBQ
3247 County Rd. 2, Keene
(705) 295-1255
Sunday, May 21
3-6pm - The Tonemasters
The Muse Gallery & Cafe
23 Bridge St., Bancroft
613-332-1573
Friday, May 19
12-2pm - Gord Kidd (evening dinner and art auction cancelled due to lack of sales)
Coming Soon
Saturday, May 27
7pm - Blue Hazel ($25 in advance at The Muse)
Pattie House Smokin' Barbecue
6675 Highway 35, Coboconk
(705) 454-8100
Friday, May 19
8pm - Blamethrower & Panic Hero
The Publican House
300 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5743
Thursday, May 18
7-9pm - House Brand Trio
Friday, May 19
7-9pm - Cindy & Scott
Coming Soon
Thursday, May 25
7-9pm - SJ Riley
Friday, May 26
7-9pm - Mike Graham
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078
Friday, May 19
7pm - Andy & The Boys
Saturday, May 20
8pm - High Waters Band
Red Dog Tavern
189 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 741-6400
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
Coming Soon
Saturday, 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
Riverside Grill at the Holiday Inn
150 George St, Peterborough
705-740-6564
Coming Soon
Friday, May 26
6-9pm - Donny Woods Band (no cover)
Saturday, May 27
6-10pm - Odd Man Rush (no cover)
Sunday, May 28
6-10pm - Jellie (no cover)
The Rockcliffe - Moore Falls
1014 Lois Lane, Minden
705-454-9555
Friday, May 19
7pm - Lakeside Groove
Saturday, May 20
7pm - Rockin' Bobs
Coming Soon
Saturday, May 27
7pm - B-Sides
Scenery Drive Restaurant
6193 County Road 45, Baltimore
905-349-2217
Friday, May 19
4-7pm - Jakeb Daniel
Saturday, May 20
4-7pm - Darren Bailey
Coming Soon
Saturday, May 27
4-7pm - Kathleen Lovett
Sideway Bar & Bistro
18-22 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 947-2333
Friday, May 19
8pm - Live music TBA
Southside Pizzeria
25 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough
(705) 748-6120
Friday, May 19
9am-12pm - Open mic
Tuesday, May 23
1pm - Open mic
That Little Pub
26 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 653-0001
Thursday, May 18
8-11pm - Kevin Weaver
Monday, May 22
7pm - Karaoke
Wednesday, May 24
7pm - Open mic
The Thirsty Goose
63 Walton St., Port Hope
Friday, May 19
8pm-12am - Brian Bracken
Saturday, May 20
8pm-12am - Tyler Cochrane
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)
