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, October 12 to Wednesday, October 18.
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, October 12
8-10:30pm - Open mic w/ Bruce Longman
Friday, October 13
8-11pm - Live music TBA
Saturday, October 14
8-11pm - Live music TBA
Bancroft Eatery and Brew Pub
4 Bridge St., Bancroft
(613) 332-3450
Saturday, October 14
7pm - Near The Open
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, October 12
7-10pm - Jazz & Blues Night ft. Rob Phillips
Friday, October 13
5-8pm - Tyler Cochrane; 9pm - The Jugbusters
Saturday, October 14
5-8pm - Sheila Soares w/ Liane Fainsinger; 9pm - High Waters Band
Sunday, October 15
4-7pm - Washboard Hank & Mountain Muriel
Monday, October 16
6-9pm - Rick & Gailie's Crash & Burn
Tuesday, October 17
7-10pm - Open stage
Wednesday, October 18
6-9pm - Irish Millie
Coming Soon
Thursday, October 19
7-10pm - Jazz & Blues Night ft. Rob Phillips
Friday, October 20
5-8pm - Jay Ezs; 9pm - Jake Norris & The Side Street Band
Saturday, October 21
5-8pm - Cheryl Casselman Trio; 9pm - Water Street Slim & The Unlikely Heroes
Sunday, October 22
4-7pm - The Griddle Pickers
Wednesday, October 25
6-9pm - Victoria Yeh & Mike Graham
Boston Pizza Lindsay
435 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-328-0008
Friday, October 13
8-11pm - Pinky and Gerald
Claymore Pub & Table
95 King St. W., Cobourg
905-372-5231
Thursday, October 12
7-10pm - Karaoke
The Cow & Sow Eatery
38 Colborne St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-5111
Coming Soon
Sunday, October 22
5-7pm - Open jam hosted by Shannon Roszell
Crook & Coffer
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-876-0505
Friday, October 13
7:30-10:30pm - Jimmy Breslin
Saturday, October 14
7:30-10:30pm - Jessie Longworth
Sunday, October 15
2:30-4:30pm - Sunday Funday w/ Joannie Joan
Dr. J's BBQ & Brews
282 Aylmer St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5717
Coming Soon
Saturday, October 21
1-4pm - PMBA Deluxe Live ft The Fabulous Tonemasters (suggested donation of $10)
Erben Eatery & Bar
189 Hunter St W,, Peterborough
705-304-1995
Thursday, October 12
12:30-2:30pm - Lounge Music w/ Doug McLean; 7pm - James Blonde w/ Lost In Japan ($15 in advance at https://jamesblonde.ca/event/5186031/645996300/, $20 at door)
Friday, October 13
8pm - Owen Wright (no cover)
Sunday, October 15
6pm - Open mic
Monday, October 16
4-6pm - Lounge Music w/ Doug McLean
Tuesday, October 17
8pm - Karaoke
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Saturday, October 14
2-6pm - Gator James Band
Sunday, October 15
2-6pm - Mike McGiverin & Borderline Express
Jethro's Bar + Stage
137 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-931-0617
Thursday, October 12
8-10pm - Josh Piche
Friday, October 13
8-10pm - The McMillan's Camp Boys (PWYC); 10pm - Espanola
Saturday, October 14
6-8pm - Whiskey Jack Album Release; 8-10pm - Vancamp w/ Matt Fasullo; 10pm - TBA
Sunday, October 15
3-6pm - Open Blues Jam
Wednesday, October 18
8-10pm - Karaoke w/ Anne Shebib
Kelly's Homelike Inn
205 3rd Street, Cobourg
905-372-3234
Friday, October 13
7-10pm - Rob Vance
Saturday, October 14
4-8pm - Deuce
The Lounge in the Hollow Valley Lodge
1326 Kawagama Lake Rd., Dorset
705-766-1980
Friday, October 13
SOLD OUT - 8pm - Acoustic Zeppelin ($35 in advance at https://www.hollowvalley.ca/intimate-concert-series/acoustic-zeppelin)
Saturday, October 14
8pm - Afraid of Grace
Sunday, October 15
7pm - Open Jam hosted by Sean Cotton
Coming Soon
Friday, October 20
8pm - Ryan Naismith
Saturday, October 21
8pm - Bustin' Loose
McThirsty's Pint
166 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 743-2220
Friday, October 13
9pm - Jacob Henley
Saturday, October 14
9pm - Ian Clement
Sunday, October 15
7pm - Ryan Burton
Tuesday, October 17
8pm - Live music TBA
Wednesday, October 18
9pm - Live music TBA
Moody's Bar & Grill
3 Tupper St., Millbrook
(705) 932-6663
Saturday, October 14
2-5pm - Tom Eastland
The Muse Gallery & Cafe
23 Bridge St., Bancroft
613-332-1573
Coming Soon
Saturday, October 21
7-9pm - Bread and Soul
Pie Eyed Monk Brewery
8 Cambridge St. N., Lindsay
(705) 212-2200
Thursday, October 12
7pm - Kawartha Art Gallery Music Series ft Mitchell Family and Pint of Blarney ($20 in advance at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/721627787137)
Coming Soon
Friday, November 10
9pm - Heavy Lindsay 2023 ft Veinduze, Cadillac Blood, Unkle Skurvey, Pound Of Flesh ($10 at door)
The Publican House
300 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5743
Thursday, October 12
7-9pm - Doug Horner
Friday, October 13
7-9pm - Chris McLeod
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078
Friday, October 13
7pm - Andy & The Boys
Saturday, October 14
7pm - Kate & Bobby
Red Dog Tavern
189 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 741-6400
Friday, October 13
9pm - Anvil w/ Tears of a Deity, My Own Addiction ($25 in advance at www.ticketscene.ca/events/45175/)
VIDEO: "Metal on Metal" - Anvil
Saturday, October 14
8pm - Big Brother Ten Years of Tyranny Tour w/ The Filthy Radicals, Rapid Tension, E.L.E. ($15)
Coming Soon
Friday, October 20
8pm - Drop Top Alibi & The Jailbirds w/ Burning Bridges ($10 in advance at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/709927009797, $15 at door)
Saturday, October 14
8pm - Big Brother w/ The Filthy Radicals, Rapid Tension, E.L.E. ($15)
Tuesday, October 24
8pm - Historic Red Dog Send-Off Final Open Stage Event hosted by Matt & Dave
Friday, October 27
8pm - Live N' Loud: A Spooky Night of '90s Rock ft John Ellis, Alan in Chains, Nothing Serious, Bayside Dropouts ($10 at door)
<strong>Note: The Red Dog Tavern will close permanently on November 1. All live music events past that date have been cancelled.</strong>
The Rockcliffe - Moore Falls
1014 Lois Lane, Minden
705-454-9555
Friday, October 13
7:30pm - The Vortexans
Saturday, October 14
8pm - Karaoke w/ Danny Gee
Scenery Drive Restaurant
6193 County Road 45, Baltimore
905-349-2217
Friday, October 13
5-7:30pm - Mike Tremblay
Saturday, October 14
4:30-6:30pm - Greg Hannah
Springville Tap n' Grill
2714 Brown Line, Peterborough
(705) 876-9994
Saturday, October 14
7-10pm - Bob Butcher
The Thirsty Goose
63 Walton St., Port Hope
Friday, October 13
8pm-12am - Bruce Longman
Saturday, October 14
8pm-12am - Brian Bracken
The Venue
286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008
Coming Soon
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/)
White House Hotel
173 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 741-2444
Coming Soon
Saturday, October 21
8pm - A Tragically Hip Show ($10 in advance at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/allthingsmusic/999743, $12 at door)
