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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, November 19
6-8pm - Dinner & Jazz featuring Mike Graham and Victoria Yeh (reservations recommended)
Arthur's Pub
930 Burnham St., Cobourg
(905) 372-2105
Thursday, November 16
8-10:30pm - Open mic w/ Bruce Longman
Friday, November 17
8-11pm - Ferris & Pritchard
Saturday, November 18
8-11pm - Bruce Longman
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, November 16
7-10pm - Jazz & Blues Night ft. Rob Phillips
Friday, November 17
5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 9pm - Pop Machine
Saturday, November 18
5-8pm - Daelin Henschel; 9pm - Celtic Kitchen Party ($10 in advance at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/732911948367)
Sunday, November 19
4-7pm - Po'Boy Jeffreys
Monday, November 20
6-9pm - Rick & Gailie's Crash & Burn
Tuesday, November 21
7-10pm - Open stage
Wednesday, November 22
6-9pm - Victoria Yeh & Mike Graham
Coming Soon
Thursday, November 23
7-10pm - Jazz & Blues Night ft. Rob Phillips
Friday, November 24
5-8pm - Mike MacCurdy & Jeremy James; 9pm - Alan Black & The Steady Band
Saturday, November 25
5-8pm - Irish Millie; 9pm - Gunslingers ($10)
Sunday, November 26
4-7pm - Staig & Billings
Wednesday, November 29
6-9pm - The Colton Sisters
Boston Pizza Lindsay
435 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-328-0008
Friday, November 17
8-11pm - Mike Tremblett
Claymore Pub & Table
95 King St. W., Cobourg
905-372-5231
Thursday, November 16
7-10pm - Karaoke
The Cow & Sow Eatery
38 Colborne St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-5111
Friday, November 17
5-9pm - Karaoke Fundraiser for Kawartha North Family Health Team Walk-in Clinics
Crook & Coffer
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-876-0505
Friday, November 17
8pm - Karaoke with Stoeten
Saturday, November 18
2:30-4:30pm - Stu Ross; 7:30-10:30pm - Diamond Dave's Acoustic Explosion #2
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Coming Soon
Thursday, November 23
4pm - Gord Kidd
Dr. J's BBQ & Brews
282 Aylmer St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5717
Saturday, November 18
1-4pm - PMBA Deluxe Live ft Nicholas Campbell & The Two Metre Cheaters (suggested donation of $10). Note: Buzz Thompson tribute postponed because of illness.
Erben Eatery & Bar
189 Hunter St W,, Peterborough
705-304-1995
Thursday, November 16
12:30-2:30pm - Lounge Music w/ Doug McLean; 8pm - Diamond Weapon w/ Plague Beach, Conan's Wheel & Lemur Wesuit ($8 in advance at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/716249671047)
Saturday, November 18
1pm-1am - One Year Anniversary Celebration ft live music with Joan & Rob, Dennis O'Toole, Irish Millie, Brian Black, Bootleg XXX (no cover)
Sunday, November 19
6-9pm - Open mic
Monday, November 20
4-6pm - Lounge Music w/ Doug McLean
Tuesday, November 21
8pm - Karaoke
Wednesday, November 22
8-11pm - Open mic
Coming Soon
Friday, December 15
7:30pm - A Weber Brothers Christmas in support of One City Peterborough ($25 show only, $45 dinner and show, in advance at https://www.erbenptbo.com/event-details/a-weber-brothers-christmas-erben-supporting-one-city-peterborough)
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Saturday, November 18
2-6pm - Marty and the Mojos
Coming Soon
Saturday, December 2
8:30pm - Monkey Junk ($30)
Gordon Best Theatre
216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 876-8884
Saturday, November 18
8pm - Idioteque Radiohead Tribute ($18 in advance at https://www.bestptbo.com, $25 at door)
Coming Soon
Thursday, November 23
8pm - Burning Bridges, Night Danger, Playing With Fire ($15 in advance at https://www.bestptbo.com/ or at door)
Friday, November 24
9pm - Garbageface, Anomalia, Night Danger ($15 in advance at https://www.bestptbo.com/, $20 at door)
Saturday, November 25
8pm - Howlin' Circus w/ The Intimidators ($10 in advance at https://howlincircus.com/event/5248274/651901493/)
The Granite
45 Bridge St. W., Bancroft
613-332-1500
Friday, November 17
5-8pm - Andrew Irving
Graz Restobar
38 Bolton St., Bobcaygeon
705-738-6343
Friday, November 17
8-10pm - Jesse Byers
Jethro's Bar + Stage
137 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-931-0617
Thursday, November 16
8-10pm - Dennis Bouwman; 10pm - The Union
Friday, November 17
6-8pm - Carpe Noctem; 8-10pm - Michelle Moran; 10pm - Nicholas Campbell & The Two Metre Cheaters
Saturday, November 18
8-10pm - The Mutant Starlings; 10pm - Road Waves
Sunday, November 19
3-6pm - Open Blues Jam
Wednesday, November 22
8-10pm - Karaoke w/ Anne Shebib
Kelly's Homelike Inn
205 3rd Street, Cobourg
905-372-3234
Friday, November 17
7-10pm - Shaun Savoy
Saturday, November 18
4-8pm - Deuce
The Lounge in the Hollow Valley Lodge
1326 Kawagama Lake Rd., Dorset
705-766-1980
Sunday, November 19
7pm - Open Jam hosted by Sean Cotton
McGillicafey's Pub & Eatery
13 Bridge St.. N., Hastings
(705) 696-3600
Thursday, November 16
7-11pm - Karaoke
McThirsty's Pint
166 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 743-2220
Friday, November 17
9pm - Live music TBA
Saturday, November 18
9pm - Live music TBA
Sunday, November 19
8pm - Open mic
Tuesday, November 21
8pm - Live music TBA
Wednesday, November 22
9pm - Live music TBA
The Muse Gallery & Cafe
23 Bridge St., Bancroft
613-332-1573
Coming Soon
Saturday, December 2
7-9pm - Coe Hill Girls Holiday Concert ($10 in advance at The Muse, accepting donations for toy drive)
Pig's Ear Tavern
144 Brock St., Peterborough
(705) 745-7255
Saturday, November 18
8pm - The Fabulous Tonemasters ($5)
Tuesday, November 21
9pm - Open mic hosted by Casey Bax
The Publican House
300 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5743
Thursday, November 16
7-9pm - The Wild Cards
Friday, November 17
7-9pm - Chris Collins
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078
Friday, November 17
7pm - Rockin' Rebel Roadshow
Saturday, November 18
8pm - Chris Jorjis
Monday, November 20
8pm - Open mic w/ Britt
The Rockcliffe - Moore Falls
1014 Lois Lane, Minden
705-454-9555
Coming Soon
Friday, November 24
7pm - JJ Blue
Scenery Drive Restaurant
6193 County Road 45, Baltimore
905-349-2217
Saturday, November 18
5-7:30pm - Harry Hannah
Springville Tap n' Grill
2714 Brown Line, Peterborough
(705) 876-9994
Saturday, November 18
7-10pm - Cassidy Van Heuvelen
Tap & Tonic Pub & Bistro
18-22 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 947-2333
Thursday, November 16
7-10pm - Mike Tremblett
Taps and Corks on King
70 King St. W., Cobourg
905-372-6634
Sunday, November 19
2-5pm - Johanna Fisher Vanderleeuw
That Little Pub
26 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 653-0001
Thursday, November 16
8pm - Live music TBA
Tuesday, November 21
7-11pm - Karaoke
The Thirsty Goose
63 Walton St., Port Hope
Friday, November 17
8pm-12am - Live music TBA
Saturday, November 18
8pm-12am - Live music TBA
The Venue
286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008
Wednesday, November 22
6pm - Taylor Swift By Katy Ellis (all ages, $30 in advance at https://venueptbo.ca, $40 at door)
White House Hotel
173 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 741-2444
Thursday, November 16
7:30pm - Karaoke
