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, December 14 to Wednesday, December 20.
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, December 17
6-8pm - Dinner & Jazz featuring Mike Graham and Victoria Yeh (reservations recommended)
Arthur's Pub
930 Burnham St., Cobourg
(905) 372-2105
Thursday, December 14
8-10:30pm - Open mic w/ Bruce Longman
Friday, December 15
8-11pm - Mike Barnes
Saturday, December 16
8-11pm - Bruce Longman
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, December 14
7-10pm - Jazz & Blues Night ft. Rob Phillips
Friday, December 15
5:30-8pm - Taylor Abrahamse; 9pm - Pop Machine
Saturday, December 16
5-8pm - The Receivers; 9pm - Space Cadets
Sunday, December 17
4-7pm - Washboard Hank & Mountain Muriel
Monday, December 18
6-9pm - Rick & Gailie's Crash & Burn
Tuesday, December 19
7-10pm - Open stage
Wednesday, December 20
6-9pm - Marsala Lukianchuk & Mike Graham
Coming Soon
Thursday, December 21
7-10pm - Jazz & Blues Night ft. Rob Phillips
Friday, December 22
5-8pm - David Shewchu; 9pm - A Charlie Horse Christmas
Saturday, December 23
5-8pm - Matt Simpson; 9pm - High Waters Band
Sunday, December 24
4-7pm - Christmas Eve with Terry Finn & Friends
Wednesday, December 27
7-10pm - The Keith Guy Band
Boston Pizza Lindsay
435 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-328-0008
Friday, December 15
8-11pm - Derrick Seed
Canoe & Paddle
18 Bridge St., Lakefield
(705) 651-1111
Friday, December 15
7-10pm - The Hippy Chicks
Cavan St. Bar & Bistro
15 Cavan St., Port Hope
905-885-7878
Thursday, December 14
7:30-9:30pm - Matthew Holtby
Claymore Pub & Table
95 King St. W., Cobourg
905-372-5231
Thursday, December 14
7-10pm - Karaoke
Crook & Coffer
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-876-0505
Friday, December 15
8pm - Christmas Karaoke with Stoeten
Saturday, December 16
2:30-4:30pm - Kate Kelly
Dr. J's BBQ & Brews
282 Aylmer St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5717
Saturday, December 16
1-4pm - PMBA Deluxe Live ft host Al Lerman w/ Rob Foreman & Alan Black (by donation, $10 suggested)
Erben Eatery & Bar
189 Hunter St W,, Peterborough
705-304-1995
Thursday, December 14
12:30-2:30pm - Lounge Music w/ Doug McLean; 8-11pm - Little Fire Collective and The Watched Pots
Friday, December 15
7:30pm - A Weber Brothers Christmas in support of One City Peterborough ($25 show only in advance at https://www.erbenptbo.com/event-details/a-weber-brothers-christmas-erben-supporting-one-city-peterborough); 9:30pm - The Wild Cards
VIDEO: "When Christmas Falls in Peterborough" - The Weber Brothers (2020)
Monday, December 18
4-6pm - Lounge Music w/ Doug McLean
Tuesday, December 19
8pm - Karaoke
Wednesday, December 20
8-11pm - Open mic
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Saturday, December 16
2-6pm - The Casual Friday Band
Sunday, December 17
2-6pm - A Country Christmas Show ft Mike McGivern, Borderline Express w/ Sweetgrass Band, Larry Adams, John Noonan, Brian Stewart, Tom Mark, and more
Gordon Best Theatre
216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 876-8884
Saturday, December 16
8pm - Benj Rowland with Nick Procyshyn and the Bad Milk ($20 in advance at https://checkout.square.site/buy/IKHBZYVHD3QUD7FYPOF5PZKM)
The Granite
45 Bridge St. W., Bancroft
613-332-1500
Saturday, December 16
5-8pm - Matt Smith
Graz Restobar
38 Bolton St., Bobcaygeon
705-738-6343
Friday, December 15
8-10pm - Jesse Byers
Sunday, December 17
3-5pm - Brennen Wilson
Jethro's Bar + Stage
137 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-931-0617
Thursday, December 14
8-10pm - Jay Coombes; 10pm - The Union
Friday, December 15
6-8pm - Carpe Noctem; 8-10pm - Irish Millie; 10pm - Tacky Christmas Sweater Party & Fundraiser w/ music by Lagan & Derelict, Chris Boyd
Saturday, December 16
6-8pm - Pays D'en Haut; 8-10pm - The Salt Cellars; 10pm - Nicholas Campbell & The Two Metre Cheaters
Sunday, December 17
3-6pm - Open Blues Jam
Wednesday, December 20
8-10pm - Karaoke w/ Anne Shebib
Kelly's Homelike Inn
205 3rd Street, Cobourg
905-372-3234
Friday, December 15
7-10pm - Cindy & Scott
Saturday, December 16
4-8pm - Little Lake
The Locker at The Falls
9 Lindsay St., Fenelon Falls
705-887-6211
Friday, December 15
7-9pm - North Country Express (no cover, reservations recommended)
Saturday, December 16
7-10pm - Brian Ruddy (no cover, reservations recommended)
The Lounge in the Hollow Valley Lodge
1326 Kawagama Lake Rd., Dorset
705-766-1980
Sunday, December 17
7pm - Open Jam hosted by Sean Cotton
McThirsty's Pint
166 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 743-2220
Friday, December 15
9pm - Cale Crowe
Saturday, December 16
9pm - Tyler Cochrane
Sunday, December 17
8pm - Open mic
Tuesday, December 19
8pm - Live music TBA
Wednesday, December 20
9pm - Live music TBA
Pig's Ear Tavern
144 Brock St., Peterborough
(705) 745-7255
Saturday, December 16
8pm - The Venisons w/ Mississippi Grover ($5)
Tuesday, December 19
9pm - Open mic hosted by Casey Bax
Coming Soon
Saturday, December 23
8pm - BA Johnson & Poor Pelly ($5)
The Publican House
300 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5743
Thursday, December 14
7-9pm - Chris Collins
Friday, December 15
7-9pm - House Brand Trio
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078
Friday, December 15
7pm - KC Carter
Saturday, December 16
8pm - Brian Landry
The Rockcliffe - Moore Falls
1014 Lois Lane, Minden
705-454-9555
Saturday, December 16
7pm - Jeff Moulton
Scenery Drive Restaurant
6193 County Road 45, Baltimore
905-349-2217
Saturday, December 16
5-7:30pm - Kevin Parrish
Sticks Sports Pub
500 George St. S., Peterborough
(705) 775-7845
Friday, December 15
6pm - High Waters Acoustic
Tap & Tonic Pub & Bistro
18-22 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 947-2333
Thursday, December 14
7-10pm - Mike Tremblett
That Little Pub
26 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 653-0001
Saturday, December 16
8-11pm - Live music TBA
Tuesday, December 19
7-11pm - Karaoke
The Thirsty Goose
63 Walton St., Port Hope
Friday, December 15
8pm-12am - Jacob Henley
Saturday, December 16
8pm-12am - Brian Bracken
Wednesday, December 20
8-11pm - Karaoke Night for Northumberland Food Share
The Venue
286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008
Coming Soon
Saturday, January 20
8pm - Man Machine Poem Tragically Hip tribute ($20 in advance at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/allthingsmusic/1087647)
Friday, March 1
8pm - Shawn Desman w/ Sofia Camara ($32.50 in advance at https://found.ee/ShawnDesman-Ptbo)
White House Hotel
173 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 741-2444
Thursday, December 14
9-11pm - Karaoke
Saturday, December 16
CANCELLED - 9:30pm - High Waters Band ($10)
Coming Soon
Sunday, December 31
9:30pm - New Year's Eve Party ft. Bootleg XXX ($20 at the door)
