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, April 4 to Wednesday, April 10.
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, April 7
6-8pm - Dinner & Jazz featuring Mike Graham and Victoria Yeh (reservations recommended)
Arthur's Pub
930 Burnham St., Cobourg
(905) 372-2105
Thursday, April 4
8-10:30pm - Open mic w/ Bruce Longman
Friday, April 5
8-11pm - James Higgins
Saturday, April 6
8-11pm - Bruce Longman
Monday, April 8
7:30-9:30pm - Local talent night ft Ryan Forsythe
Bancroft Eatery and Brew Pub
4 Bridge St., Bancroft
(613) 332-3450
Coming Soon
Saturday, April 13
7pm - Near the Open
Bar 379 - The Old Twisted Wheel
379 Water St., Peterborough
705-742-0777
Saturday, April 6
8pm - Medve, Friends From Church, Beached Out
Coming Soon
Friday, April 12
8-11pm - Sarah-Jayne Riley w/ Will Ward ($20 in advance at https://sarahjayneriley.com/)
Saturday, April 13
7:30pm - Cam Kahin ($15 in advance at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/852389478877)
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, April 4
7-10pm - Jazz & Blues Night ft. Rob Phillips
Friday, April 5
7-10pm - The Jugbusters
Saturday, April 6
5-8pm - Jazz Month - Sean Hully Trio; 9pm - Between The Static
Sunday, April 7
4-7pm - Bluegrass Menagerie
Monday, April 8
7-10pm - Crash & Burn w/ Rick & Gailie
Tuesday, April 9
6-10pm - Open mic w/ Johann Burkhardt
Wednesday, April 10
6-9pm - Victoria Yeh & Mike Graham
Coming Soon
Friday, April 12
7-10pm - Josh Piche
Saturday, April 13
5-8pm - Jazz Month - Craig Paterson; 9pm - Odd Man Rush
Sunday, April 14
4-7pm - Colin Fowlie
Wednesday, April 17
6-9pm - Brandon Humphrey & Tony Silvestri
Boston Pizza Lindsay
435 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-328-0008
Friday, April 5
8-11pm - Live music TBA
Burleigh Falls Inn
4791 Highway 28, Burleigh Falls
(705) 654-3441
Friday, April 5
6-9pm - Hilary Dumoulin (no cover)
Claymore Pub & Table
95 King St. W., Cobourg
905-372-5231
Thursday, April 4
7-10pm - Karaoke
Coach & Horses Pub
16 York St. S., Lindsay
(705) 328-0006
Friday, April 5
10pm - Karaoke with DJ Ross
Saturday, April 6
10pm - Karaoke with DJ Ross
The Cow & Sow Eatery
38 Colborne St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-5111
Friday, April 5
8:30pm - Live On The Line
Crook & Coffer
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-876-0505
Friday, April 5
8pm - Karaoke with Stoeten
Saturday, April 6
2-5pm - Avian Agenda; 7:30-10:30pm - Lotus Wight
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Thursday, April 4
5-8pm - Gord Kidd (no cover)
Coming Soon
Friday, May 3
7:30pm - Open mic
Thursday, May 9
7:30pm - Ian Tamblyn ($25 in advance at https://dominionhotelpub.tickit.ca/)
Sunday, May 12
11am & 1pm - Mother's Day Brunch Buffet w/ Heart & Soul & guest vocalist Karen Frybort
Dr. J's BBQ & Brews
282 Aylmer St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5717
Coming Soon
Saturday, April 20
1-4pm - PMBA Deluxe Live presents Weber Brothers "I'm Free" Album Release Party ($20 donation suggested)
Erben Eatery & Bar
189 Hunter St W,, Peterborough
705-304-1995
Thursday, April 4
9pm - Van Loon (no cover)
Friday, April 5
7pm - Bunny Hop ft Lyxtcauz w/ Jonas Brown, Wendego, Dbdroh, Cap'n Kira, MJ, Billy Marks, Polar B ($10 in advance at https://www.showpass.com/lxstcauzbunnyhop/); 9pm - Nathan Miller (no cover)
Saturday, April 6
9pm - The Reed Effect w/ Queens & Kinds, 7 Day Riot, Smoke and Mirrors ($10 or PWYC)
Monday, April 8
4-6pm - Lounge Music w/ Doug McLean
Tuesday, April 9
8pm - Karaoke w/ Ian Clement
Wednesday, April 10
8-11pm - Open mic
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Saturday, April 6
2-6pm - Raindogs
Coming Soon
Friday, May 3
9pm - The Weber Brothers ($30 in advance at The Ganny and Zap Records in Cobourg)
Friday, May 10
8pm - Alt Ganny 5 ft Disugsteen (Teenage Head tribute) w/ Hallaphant, Nothing Serious ($20 in advance at https://altganny5.eventbrite.com or at door)
Graz Restobar
38 Bolton St., Bobcaygeon
705-738-6343
Friday, April 5
8-10pm - Kevin Foster
Sunday, April 7
3-5pm - Ralph Thrun
Jethro's Bar + Stage
137 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-931-0617
Thursday, April 4
10pm - The Union
Friday, April 5
6-8pm - Washboard Hank; 8-10pm - Live music TBA; 10pm - The Griddle Pickers
Saturday, April 6
3-6pm - Crocky's Tune Saloon w/ guest Andrew Queen; 6-8pm - Dirty Pat Walsh; 8-10pm - Little Fire Collective; 10pm - Diamond Dave & The Smoke Eaters
Sunday, April 7
3-6pm - Blues Jam w/ Al Black
Wednesday, April 10
8-10pm - Karaoke hosted by Anne Shebib
Kawartha Country Wines
2452 County Road 36,, Buckhorn
705-657-9916
Coming Soon
Saturday, April 13
5-8pm - Dinner & Music Night ft Banish Misfortune (John Hoffman on violin & Tanah Haney on Celtic harp) ($77)
Kelly's Homelike Inn
205 3rd Street, Cobourg
905-372-3234
Friday, April 5
7-10pm - Rocky and Jay
Saturday, April 6
4-8pm - Urban Rednecks
The Locker at The Falls
9 Lindsay St., Fenelon Falls
705-887-6211
Saturday, April 6
7-10pm - Brian Ruddy
Coming Soon
Friday, April 19
7:30-10pm - Open mic night hosted by Rick Hughes
The Lounge in the Hollow Valley Lodge
1326 Kawagama Lake Rd., Dorset
705-766-1980
Coming Soon
Saturday, May 18
8pm - Van Halen One ($25 in advance at https://www.hollowvalley.ca/live-music)
McThirsty's Pint
166 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 743-2220
Friday, April 5
9pm-1am - Live music TBA
Saturday, April 6
9pm-1am - Live music TBA
Wednesday, April 10
9pm - Live music TBA
The Muse Gallery & Cafe
23 Bridge St., Bancroft
613-332-1573
Coming Soon
Saturday, April 20
5-7pm - The Coe Hill Girls ($10 in advance at The Muse)
Saturday, May 4
6-8pm - Blue Hazel ($25 in advance at The Muse)
Pig's Ear Tavern
144 Brock St., Peterborough
(705) 745-7255
Friday, April 5
6-8pm - Blue Hazel (PWYC at door)
Saturday, April 6
8pm - Trent Radio Staff Talent Show Fundraiser ft Jill Stavely, Rob Hailman, Harbhajunkie, Charlie Glasspool ($5 at door)
Tuesday, April 9
9pm - Open mic
The Publican House
300 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5743
Thursday, April 4
7-9pm - Davey Boy
Friday, April 5
7-9pm - Mike Graham
Royal Crown Pub & Grill
4 King St. E., Colborne
905-355-1900
Saturday, April 6
8pm - Organ Eyes Kaos
Tap & Tonic Pub & Bistro
18-22 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 947-2333
Thursday, April 4
7-10pm - Dustin Cormier
The Thirsty Goose
63 Walton St., Port Hope
Friday, April 5
8pm-12am - Live music TBA
Saturday, April 6
8pm-12am - Live music TBA
Coming Soon
Wednesday, April 17
5-9pm - Blues & BBQ ft Bread & Soul ($25)
The Venue
286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008
Friday, April 5
8pm - Big Shiny Dwayne: Dwayne Gretzky Does The 90s ($29.50 in advance at https://www.ticketweb.ca/event/big-shiny-dwayne-dwayne-gretzky-the-venue-tickets/13486673)
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Coming Soon
Saturday, May 4
8pm - Tyler Joe Miller, Shawn Austin & Andrew Hyatt - The Country Mixtape Tour ($40.05 in advance at https://www.ticketweb.ca/event/tyler-joe-miller-shawn-austin-the-venue-tickets/13275783)
Wednesday, May 29
8pm - Chris Webby - Last Wednesday Tour Part 2 w/ Sean Ski, Robbie G., Zack Weston, Bru Casteliano ($40 - $340 in advance at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/845119574397)
White House Hotel
173 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 741-2444
Thursday, April 4
9-11pm - Karaoke
