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, August 24 to Wednesday, August 30.
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, August 24
8-10pm - Open mic w/ Bruce Longman
Friday, August 25
8-11pm - Brian Bracken
Saturday, August 26
8-11pm - Samara Johnson
Bancroft Eatery and Brew Pub
4 Bridge St., Bancroft
(613) 332-3450
Friday, August 25
7-10pm - David Byrski and Riley Townes
Beamish House Pub
27 John St., Port Hope
905-885-8702
Sunday, August 27
4-7pm - Live music TBA
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, August 24
7-10pm - Jazz & Blues ft. Rob Phillips Trio and Carling Stephen
Friday, August 25
5-8pm - Cheryl Casselman; 9pm - Between The Static
Saturday, August 26
5-8pm - Daelin Henschel; 9pm - Brisk Recharge
Sunday, August 27
4-7pm - Mark Beatty
Monday, August 28
6-9pm - Rick & Gailie's Crash & Burn
Tuesday, August 29
7-10pm - Open stage
Coming Soon
Friday, September 1
6-8pm - Taylor Abrahamse; 9pm - Rick & Gailie
Saturday, September 2
5-8pm - The Colton Sisters; 9pm - High Waters Band
Sunday, September 3
4-7pm - Ky Anto
Wednesday, September 6
8pm - Reid Thomas
Bonnie View Inn Dockside Patio
2713 Kashagawigamog Lake Rd., Haliburton
800-461-0347
Wednesday, August 30
5:30-8:30pm - Run With The Kittens ($5 cover)
Coming Soon
Wednesday, September 6
5:30-8:30pm - Live music TBA ($5 cover)
Burleigh Falls Inn
4791 Highway 28, Burleigh Falls
(705) 654-3441
Friday, August 25
5:30pm - Jake Dudas
Saturday, August 26
SOLD OUT - 6pm - Stoney Lake Music Fiesta ft The Weber Brothers at 8pm ($100 for dinner and show)
Sunday, August 27
12-3pm - Mike Graham
Canoe & Paddle
18 Bridge St., Lakefield
(705) 651-1111
Saturday, August 26
7-10pm - Darryl Odderbreaux
Claymore Pub & Table
95 King St. W., Cobourg
905-372-5231
Thursday, August 24
7-10pm - Karaoke
Coach & Horses Pub
16 York St. S., Lindsay
(705) 328-0006
Saturday, August 26
2-5pm - Gramps & Bonnie
The Cow & Sow Eatery
38 Colborne St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-5111
Saturday, August 26
7pm - Jesse Byers
Coming Soon
Friday, September 8
5-9pm - Karaoke fundraiser for Fenelon Falls Agricultural Society
Crook & Coffer
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-876-0505
Thursday, August 24
7-10pm - Lisa Canivet & Jay Cockerill
Friday, August 25
8pm - Karaoke with Stoeten
Saturday, August 26
7:30-10:30pm - Lotus Wright
Sunday, August 27
Closed
Tuesday, August 29
7-9pm - Piano Bar Tuesdays w/ guest musician TBA
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Friday, August 25
3pm - Happy Hour with Trina West (no cover)
Saturday, August 26
3pm - Happy Hour with North of Seven ft Eric Casper (no cover)
Sunday, August 27
3pm - Happy Hour with The Salt Cellars (no cover)
Tuesday, August 29
3-6pm - Tiki Tuesday with Gord Kidd and Friends (no cover)
Coming Soon
Friday, September 1
3pm - Happy Hour with Bill Black (no cover); 7:30pm - Open mic
Saturday, September 2
3pm - Happy Hour with North of Seven ft Eric Casper (no cover)
Sunday, September 3
3pm - Happy Hour with Gord Kidd and Friends (no cover)
Tuesday, September 5
3-6pm - Tiki Tuesday with Recycled Teenagers (no cover)
Erben Eatery & Bar
189 Hunter St W,, Peterborough
705-304-1995
Friday, August 25
9pm - Heavy Head & Forest Gumption
Saturday, August 26
7-9pm - The Tallboys (no cover)
Sunday, August 27
6pm - Open mic w/ Samara Johnson
Monday, August 28
6pm - Open jam
Tuesday, August 29
8pm - Karaoke
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
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
2-5pm - Live music TBA; 9pm - Port Hope Jazz presents Jack de Keyzer ($25 in advance at https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/port-hope-jazz-series-2023-2355229)
The Granite
45 Bridge St. W., Bancroft
613-332-1500
Saturday, August 26
5-8pm - Matt Smith
Haliburton Highlands Brewing
1067 Garden Gate Dr., Haliburton
705-754-2739
Friday, August 25
7-9pm - Don Chapman
Saturday, August 26
1-4pm - Play Music On The Porch Day open jam
Sunday, August 27
12-2pm - Reg Corey; 2-4pm - Loney, Love & Love
Jethro's Bar + Stage
137 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-931-0617
Thursday, August 24
6-8pm - Colleen Brown & Sarah Hilts; 8-10pm - Michael C Duguay & Ryan Perks w/ Jamieson Mackay; 10pm - Friendly Rich & The Jane Does
Friday, August 25
6-8pm - Chester Babcock Trio; 8-10pm - The Lucky Ones; 10pm - Sorry Snowman, Backseat Dragon, Night Danger
Saturday, August 26
6-8pm - Davie & Sue Newberry w/ James Burrows and Winter Luhen Tran;; 8-10pm - Thunderclap; 10pm - Blue Hazel
Sunday, August 27
3-6pm - Open Blues Jam
Monday, August 28
8pm - Karaoke w/ host Anne Shebib
Wednesday, August 30
9pm - Country & Bluegrass Jam w/ host Michelle Moran
Kawartha Country Wines
2452 County Road 36,, Buckhorn
705-657-9916
Sunday, August 27
1-4pm - Melodi Ryan
Coming Soon
Sunday, September 3
1-4pm - Tami J WIlde
Kelly's Homelike Inn
205 3rd Street, Cobourg
905-372-3234
Saturday, August 26
4-8pm - Rick and Gailie
The Lounge in the Hollow Valley Lodge
1326 Kawagama Lake Rd., Dorset
705-766-1980
Friday, August 25
8pm - Lakeshore Road
Saturday, August 26
8pm - Lou Moore
Sunday, August 27
7pm - Open Jam hosted by Sean Cotton
Coming Soon
Friday, September 1
8pm - Sax Hazard!
Mainstreet Bar & Grill
1939 Lakehurst Road, Buckhorn
(705) 657-9094
Thursday, August 24
7-10pm - Karaoke w/ Ross Burgoyne
Saturday, August 26
7-10pm - Jake Ezs
Sunday, August 27
2-5pm - Jake Ezs
McGillicafey's Pub & Eatery
13 Bridge St.. N., Hastings
(705) 696-3600
Thursday, August 24
7-11pm - Karaoke
McThirsty's Pint
166 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 743-2220
Friday, August 25
9pm - Cale Crowe
Saturday, August 26
9pm - Ryan Burton
Sunday, August 27
7pm - Open mic
Tuesday, August 29
8pm - Live music TBA
Wednesday, August 30
9pm - Live music TBA
The Mill Restaurant and Pub
990 Ontario St., Cobourg
(905) 377-8177
Thursday, August 24
6-9pm - Monkey Mountain
Coming Soon
Thursday, August 31
6-9pm - Shaun Savoy
Moody's Bar & Grill
3 Tupper St., Millbrook
(705) 932-6663
Saturday, August 26
2-5pm - Al Black's Steady Trio
The Publican House
300 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5743
Thursday, August 24
7-9pm - Cale Crowe
Friday, August 25
7-9pm - House Brand Trio
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078
Friday, August 25
7pm - Andy & Friends
Saturday, August 26
8pm - Live music TBA
Red Dog Tavern
189 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 741-6400
Saturday, August 26
9:30pm - Free Under Fire w/ 7 Day Riot & Unprofessional ($10 at door)
Coming Soon
Saturday, September 2
8pm - Jupiter Hollow & Taking Balfour ($15 in advance, $20 at door)
Friday, September 8
10pm - Misfits in Action
Saturday, September 30
8:30pm - illScarlett w/ Burning Bridges
Riverside Grill at the Holiday Inn
150 George St, Peterborough
705-740-6564
Thursday, August 24
6-10pm - Donny Woods Band (no cover)
Friday, August 25
6-10pm - Recovery Mode no cover)
Sunday, August 27
12-5pm - The Pangea Project (no cover)
The Rockcliffe - Moore Falls
1014 Lois Lane, Minden
705-454-9555
Thursday, August 24
5pm - Keith Taylor
Friday, August 25
7:30pm - SJ Riley
Saturday, August 26
7:30pm - Stephen Morrin "Tree"
Sunday, August 27
Open Mic with Blair & Brad
Scenery Drive Restaurant
6193 County Road 45, Baltimore
905-349-2217
Saturday, August 26
5-7:30pm - Jakob Daniel
Sunday, August 27
3-6pm - Karaoke Ray and open mic
Springville Tap n' Grill
2714 Brown Line, Peterborough
(705) 876-9994
Saturday, August 26
7pm - Bread and Soul
The Thirsty Goose
63 Walton St., Port Hope
Friday, August 25
8pm-12am - Gunslingers
Saturday, August 26
8pm-12am - Jordan Thomas
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
Thursday, August 24
8:30pm - Bob Butcher
Tuesday, August 29
7pm - Tuned Up Tuesday ft Water’s Edge ($49 for BBQ & show, $25 for children 3-12, reservations required)
