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, July 13 to Wednesday, July 19.
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).
Amandala's
375 Water St., Peterborough
(705) 749-9090
Sunday, July 16
5:30-8pm - Victoria Yeh and Mike Graham (reservations recommended).
Arthur's Pub
930 Burnham St., Cobourg
(905) 372-2105
Thursday, July 13
8-10pm - Open mic w/ Bruce Longman
Friday, July 14
8-11pm - Chris Devlin
Saturday, July 15
8-11pm - Steve Battig
Bancroft Eatery and Brew Pub
4 Bridge St., Bancroft
(613) 332-3450
Saturday, July 15
7-10pm - Near The Open
Wednesday, July 19
7-10pm - Andrew Irving
Be My Guest Family Restaurant
16 Doxsee Ave. N., Campbellford
705-653-4555
Monday, July 17
4-7pm - Karaoke w/ Shawn Nelson
Beamish House Pub
27 John St., Port Hope
905-885-8702
Sunday, July 16
4-7pm - Live music TBA
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, July 13
7-10pm - Jazz & Blues ft. Rob Phillips Trio and Carling Stephen
Friday, July 14
5-8pm - Bob Butcher; 9pm - Jake Norris & The Side Street Band
Saturday, July 15
5-8pm - Emily Burgess; 9pm - Between The Static
Sunday, July 16
4-7pm - Washboard Hank & Mountain Muriel
Monday, July 17
6-9pm - Rick & Gailie's Crash & Burn (ft guest hosts during Rick's recovery from surgery)
Tuesday, July 18
7-10pm - Open stage
Wednesday, July 19
6-9pm - The Lonesome Ace Stringband
VIDEO: "Paddy on the Turnpike" - The Lonesome Ace Stringband
Coming Soon
Friday, July 21
5-8pm - Bread & Soul; 9pm - The Detweilers
Saturday, July 22
5-8pm - Nathan Miller; 9pm - Odd Man Rush
Sunday, July 23
4-7pm - Cheryl Casselman
Wednesday, July 26
6-9pm - Samara Johnson & The BirdFolk Buskers
Bonnie View Inn Dockside Patio
2713 Kashagawigamog Lake Rd., Haliburton
800-461-0347
Wednesday, July 19
5:30-8:30pm - The Ya Babys
Coming Soon
Wednesday, July 26
5:30-8:30pm - Chad & Tim
Claymore Pub & Table
95 King St. W., Cobourg
905-372-5231
Thursday, July 13
7-10pm - Karaoke
Crook & Coffer
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-876-0505
Thursday, July 13
7-10pm - Greg Dowey
Friday, July 14
8pm - Karaoke with Stoeten
Saturday, July 15
7:30-10:30pm - Nathan Miller
Sunday, July 16
2-5pm - Joanie Joan
Tuesday, July 18
6:30pm - Piano Bar Tuesdays w/ guest musician TBA
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Friday, July 14
3pm - Happy Hour with Trina West (no cover)
Saturday, July 15
3pm - Happy Hour with with North of Seven ft Eric Casper (no cover)
Sunday, July 16
3pm - Happy Hour with The Salt Cellars (no cover)
Tuesday, July 18
3-6pm - Tiki Tuesday with Gary and the Rough Ideas (no cover)
Coming Soon
Thursday, July 20
4pm - Gord Kidd
Friday, July 21
3pm - Happy Hour with Bill Black (no cover)
Saturday, July 22
3pm - Happy Hour with with North Country Express (no cover)
Sunday, July 23
3pm - Happy Hour with Gord Kidd and Friends (no cover)
Monday, July 24
7:30pm - Suzie Vinnick ($20 in advance at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/c622992837347)
Tuesday, July 25
3-6pm - Tiki Tuesday with Bill Nadeau (no cover)
Dr. J's BBQ & Brews
282 Aylmer St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5717
Saturday, July 15
1-4pm - Peterborough Musicians Benevolent Association (PMBA) presents Christine Atrill Band w/ Maddy Hope Band (by donation, $10 suggested, with proceeds to PBMA)
Erben Eatery & Bar
189 Hunter St W,, Peterborough
705-304-1995
Thursday, July 13
6-8pm - Tami J Wilde and Ben Park (no cover); 8pm - Focused & The Bad Meat Band w/ Samara Johnson and Joslynn Burford ($10)
Friday, July 14
9pm - Rhythm and Flow (comedy and music, $20 in advance at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/652941845637)
Sunday, July 16
6pm - Open mic w/ Samara Johnson
Monday, July 17
6pm - Open jam
Tuesday, July 18
8pm - Karaoke
Wednesday, July 19
8pm - Open mic
Fenelon Falls Brewing Co.
4 May St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 215-9898
Friday, July 14
7pm - Live music TBA
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Saturday, July 15
2-5pm - Spitfire Kings
Coming Soon
Friday, August 25
9pm - Port Hope Jazz presents The Jive Bombers w/ Johnny Max ($25 in advance at https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/port-hope-jazz-series-2023-2355229)
Saturday, August 26
9pm - Port Hope Jazz presents Jack de Keyzer ($25 in advance at https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/port-hope-jazz-series-2023-2355229)
Gordon Best Theatre
216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 876-8884
Tuesday, July 18
8pm - Timber Timbre, Katie Cruel, Anomalia ($35-$45 in advance at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/660626239867)
Coming Soon
Friday, July 21
7pm - The Weber Brothers "In the Tangled Web" Album Release (tickets available by emailing Phil at )
Friday, July 28
7:30pm - Wicked Little Town ft Tapes in Motion, My Fair Lady, Haus of Q ($20 or PWYC, in advance at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/658040887007)
The Granite
45 Bridge St. W., Bancroft
613-332-1500
Saturday, July 15
6-9pm - Chad Cullen
Coming Soon
Saturday, July 22
6-9pm - Melodi Ryan
Saturday, July 29
6-9pm - Matt Smith
Graz Restobar
38 Bolton St., Bobcaygeon
705-738-6343
Sunday, July 16
3-5pm - Ralph Thrun
Haliburton Highlands Brewing
1067 Garden Gate Dr., Haliburton
705-754-2739
Friday, July 14
7-9pm - Chad Ingram
Sunday, July 16
2-4pm - Loney, Love & Love
Coming Soon
Friday, July 21
7-9pm - Ragged Company
Sunday, July 23
2-4pm - Adverse Conditions
Jethro's Bar + Stage
137 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-931-0617
Thursday, July 13
8-10pm - Michael C Duguay; 10pm - Shoulderbird
Friday, July 14
8-10pm - Peter Graham Band; 10pm - Road Waves
Saturday, July 15
8-10pm - Daelin Henschel; 10pm - Crocky Teasdale and his Starband
Sunday, July 16
3-6pm - Open Blues Jam
Monday, July 17
8pm - Karaoke w/ host Anne Shebib
Wednesday, July 19
9pm - Country & Bluegrass Jam w/ host Michelle Moran
Kawartha Country Wines
2452 County Road 36,, Buckhorn
705-657-9916
Sunday, July 16
1-4pm - Tami J Wilde
Coming Soon
Sunday, July 23
1-4pm - Sonny & Cloudy
Kelly's Homelike Inn
205 3rd Street, Cobourg
905-372-3234
Saturday, July 15
4-8pm - The Rob Vance Project
The Lounge in the Hollow Valley Lodge
1326 Kawagama Lake Rd., Dorset
705-766-1980
Friday, July 14
8pm - Filthy Rich and the Empty Pockets
Saturday, July 15
8pm - Lou Moore
Sunday, July 16
7pm - Open Jam hosted by Tina Turley
Coming Soon
Thursday, July 20
7pm - Shawn Rosseau (PWYC)
Friday, July 21
8pm - Patti and Mick
Saturday, July 22
8pm - Bill Black
Mainstreet Bar & Grill
1939 Lakehurst Road, Buckhorn
(705) 657-9094
Thursday, July 13
8:30-11:30pm - Aubrey North
Saturday, July 15
8:30-11:30pm - Sean Jamieson
Sunday, July 16
2-5pm - Don Stevenson
McThirsty's Pint
166 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 743-2220
Friday, July 14
9pm - Tyler Cochrane
Saturday, July 15
9pm - Cale Crowe
Sunday, July 16
7pm - Open mic
Tuesday, July 18
8pm - Live music TBA
Wednesday, July 19
9pm - Live music TBA
The Mill Restaurant and Pub
990 Ontario St., Cobourg
(905) 377-8177
Thursday, July 13
6-9pm - Brian Cracken
Coming Soon
Thursday, July 20
6-9pm - Mulligan Thyme
Muddy's Pit BBQ
3247 County Rd. 2, Keene
(705) 295-1255
Sunday, July 16
3-6pm - Al Black & the Steady Band
Olympia Restaurant
106 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-328-1444
Friday, July 14
5-9pm - Jazz Friday ft Mike Graham, Dennis Pendrith & friends (no cover)
Coming Soon
Friday, July 21
5-9pm - Jazz Friday ft Mike Graham, Dennis Pendrith & friends (no cover)
Pattie House Smokin' Barbecue
6675 Highway 35, Coboconk
(705) 454-8100
Coming Soon
Sunday, August 6
4-8pm - Madhaus ($10)
The Publican House
300 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5743
Thursday, July 13
7-9pm - JJ Thompson
Friday, July 14
7-9pm - Doug Horner
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078
Friday, July 14
7pm - High Waters Band
Saturday, July 15
7pm - Steph Dauncey Band
Red Dog Tavern
189 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 741-6400
Wednesday, July 19
7:30pm - Chimera Cult w/ Innuendo (PWYC)
Coming Soon
Tuesday, July 25
9pm - Nerima
Saturday, August 12
8pm - Hollow Core, Veinduze, Maiterya, Please Stand By ($10)
Riverside Grill at the Holiday Inn
150 George St, Peterborough
705-740-6564
Thursday, July 13
6-10pm - Blue Hazel (no cover)
Friday, July 14
6-10pm - Four Lanes Wide (no cover)
Saturday, July 15
4-8pm - Mike Graham (no cover)
Sunday, July 16
12-5pm - Donny Woods Band (no cover)
Wednesday, July 19
6-10pm - Mike Graham (no cover)
The Rockcliffe - Moore Falls
1014 Lois Lane, Minden
705-454-9555
Friday, July 14
7pm - Lakeside Groove
Coming Soon
Thursday, July 20
7:30pm - Nick & Benton
Friday, July 21
7:30pm - Bill Black
Saturday, July 22
5pm - Gord Kidd
Scenery Drive Restaurant
6193 County Road 45, Baltimore
905-349-2217
Friday, July 14
4:30-7:30pm - Rachel Albright
Saturday, July 15
4-7pm - Jakeb Daniel
Southside Pizzeria
25 Lansdowne St. W., Peterborough
(705) 748-6120
Friday, July 14
9am-12pm - Open mic
Tuesday, July 18
1pm - Open mic
Springville Tap n' Grill
2714 Brown Line, Peterborough
(705) 876-9994
Saturday, July 15
7-10pm - Bob Butcher
Tap & Tonic Pub & Bistro
18-22 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 947-2333
Thursday, July 13
8pm - Open mic
Saturday, July 15
8pm - Sheldon Renouf
The Thirsty Goose
63 Walton St., Port Hope
Friday, July 14
8pm-12am - Ian Clement
Saturday, July 15
8pm-12am - Brian Bracken
Coming Soon
Wednesday, July 26
8-11pm - Karaoke fundraiser for Foster Farm Animal Sanctuary in Warkworth
Turtle John's Pub & Restaurant
64 John St., Port Hope
(905) 885-7200
Saturday, July 15
8pm - Chante Savoy
The Venue
286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008
Coming Soon
Tuesday, September 12
8pm - Steel Panther ($50 - $239 in advance at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/654039167757)
Friday, October 20
6:30pm - Gord Bamford Canadian Dirt Tour w/ Karli June, David Boyd Janes, Dallas Alexander ($62 - $112 in advance at https://venueptbo.ca/nightery_event/gord-bamford-canadian-dirt-tour/)
Wild Blue Yonder Pub at Elmhirst's Resort
1045 Settlers Line, Keene
(705) 295-4591
Tuesday, July 18
7pm - Tuned Up Tuesday ft Fewings & Son ($49 for BBQ & show, $25 for children 3-12, reservations required)
Coming Soon
Tuesday, July 25
7pm - Tuned Up Tuesday ft Melissa Payne ($49 for BBQ & show, $25 for children 3-12, reservations required)
