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, May 16 to Wednesday, May 22.
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, May 19
6-8pm - Dinner & Jazz featuring Mike Graham and Victoria Yeh (reservations recommended)
Arthur's Pub
930 Burnham St., Cobourg
(905) 372-2105
Thursday, May 16
8-10:30pm - Open mic w/ Bruce Longman
Friday, May 17
8-11pm - Brian Bracken
Saturday, May 18
8-11pm - Colin Ronald
Monday, May 20
7:30-9:30pm - Local talent night ft Ryan Scott
Bancroft Eatery and Brew Pub
4 Bridge St., Bancroft
(613) 332-3450
Saturday, May 18
7pm - Near the Open
Bar 379 - The Old Twisted Wheel
379 Water St., Peterborough
705-742-0777
Thursday, May 16
9pm - Karaoke w/ Kaz
Friday, May 17
8pm - Drag Night & Queer Dance Party ft Saharia Q, Magnolia Knox, Jenny Tall, Lexy Moore, Axel Lexa ($10 cover after 9pm)
Sunday, May 19
9pm - Dart Trees, Customer Services, Night Danger, Smoke and Mirrors ($10)
Beamish House Pub
27 John St., Port Hope
905-885-8702
Sunday, May 19
4-7pm - Live music TBA
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, May 16
7-10pm - Jazz & Blues Night ft. Rob Phillips
Friday, May 17
7-10pm - 4 Lanes Wide
Saturday, May 18
5-8pm - Hillary Dumoulin; 9pm - Misfits In Action
Sunday, May 19
4-7pm - Washboard Hank & Mountain Muriel
Monday, May 20
7-10pm - Crash & Burn w/ Rick & Gailie
Tuesday, May 21
6-10pm - Open mic w/ Johann Burkhardt
Wednesday, May 22
6-9pm - Victoria Yeh & Mike Graham
Coming Soon
Friday, May 24
7-10pm - Blue Hazel Trio
Saturday, May 25
5-8pm - Daelin Henschel; 9pm - Between The Static
Sunday, May 26
4-7pm - Zachary Lucky
Wednesday, May 29
6-9pm - Steve Dumoulin
Burleigh Falls Inn
4791 Highway 28, Burleigh Falls
(705) 654-3441
Friday, May 17
6-8pm - Geordy Craig (no cover)
Sunday, May 19
6pm - East Coast Kitchen Party ft dinner and live music from Tami J Wilde & Joselynn Burford ($95 per person by reservation only)
Coach & Horses Pub
16 York St. S., Lindsay
(705) 328-0006
Thursday, May 16
9:30pm - Open jam hosted by Gerald VanHalteren
Friday, May 17
10pm - Karaoke with DJ Ross
Saturday, May 18
10pm - Karaoke with DJ Ross
Crook & Coffer
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-876-0505
Thursday, May 16
7-9:30pm - Open mic
Friday, May 17
8pm - Karaoke with Stoeten
Saturday, May 18
2:30-4:30pm - Bob Butcher; 7:30-10:30pm - James Higgins
Tuesday, May 21
7-9pm - Piano Bar Tuesday w/ special guest TBA
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Saturday, May 18
6pm - Gord Kidd and friends (no cover)
Dr. J's BBQ & Brews
282 Aylmer St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5717
Saturday, May 18
1-4pm - PMBA Deluxe Live presents Blue Hazel w/ Dan Hick and Lucy Ferril ($20 donation suggested)
Erben Eatery & Bar
189 Hunter St W,, Peterborough
705-304-1995
Tuesday, May 21
8pm - Karaoke w/ Ian Clement
Wednesday, May 22
8-11pm - Open mic
Export Grill
31 King St. E., Cobourg
(905) 372-6634
Friday, May 17
6-9pm - Brian McNamara
Saturday, May 18
4-7pm - Rocky Cortis
Sunday, May 19
6-9pm - Bruce Longman & Friends
Fenelon Falls Brewing Co.
4 May St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 215-9898
Friday, May 17
7-10pm - Open mic hosted by Boots of Hazard
Saturday, May 18
12-4pm - Vince; 6-8pm - The Rockin Krolik
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Saturday, May 18
2-6pm - Ed Smith and The Even Squares
VIDEO: Ed Smith and the Even Squares (2021)
Coming Soon
Friday, June 14
8pm - Rockin' Relief benefit for Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre ft Wayward Saints w/ Joan Smith and the Jane Does and Queens & Kings ($20 in advance at https://www.revelree.ca/event/rockinrelief, $25 at door)
The Granite
45 Bridge St. W., Bancroft
613-332-1500
Friday, May 17
5-8pm - Kirk Bates
Honkey Tonk Angel Bar (Golden Wheel Restaurant)
6725 Highway 7, Peterborough
(705) 749-6838
Coming Soon
Friday, May 24
8pm - Gunslingers ($20)
Saturday, June 1
8pm - 2/3 Ain't Bad ($20)
Jethro's Bar + Stage
137 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-931-0617
Thursday, May 16
10pm-12am - The Union
Friday, May 17
6-8pm - Carpe Noctem; 8-10pm - Michelle Moran; 10pm-1am - Babe Chorus
Saturday, May 18
3-6pm Crocky’s Tune Saloon; 6-8pm Dan Hick; 8-10pm The Venisons; 10pm-1am - The Pangea Project
Sunday, May 19
3-6pm - Blues Jam w/ Al Black
Wednesday, May 22
9pm - Karaoke
Kawartha Country Wines
2452 County Road 36,, Buckhorn
705-657-9916
Coming Soon
Sunday, June 2
1-4pm - Ralph Thrun
Kelly's Homelike Inn
205 3rd Street, Cobourg
905-372-3234
Friday, May 17
7-10pm - Rocky and Jay
Saturday, May 18
4-8pm - Harley and the Howlers
The Locker at The Falls
9 Lindsay St., Fenelon Falls
705-887-6211
Friday, May 17
7:30-10pm - Open mic hosted by Rick Hughes
Saturday, May 18
7-10pm - North Country Express no cover)
The Lounge in the Hollow Valley Lodge
1326 Kawagama Lake Rd., Dorset
705-766-1980
Friday, May 17
7pm - Band of Last Resort w/ Ian Tomas
Saturday, May 18
8pm - Van Halen One (SOLD OUT)
Sunday, May 19
6pm - Open jam hosted by Barry Stirtzinger
Mainstreet Bar & Grill
1939 Lakehurst Road, Buckhorn
(705) 657-9094
Friday, May 17
8pm - Bill Black
Saturday, May 18
8pm - Rob Donaldson
Sunday, May 19
8pm - SJ Riley
Monday, May 20
4pm - Ralph Thrun
McThirsty's Pint
166 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 743-2220
Friday, May 17
9pm-1am - Alyssa & Kyler
Saturday, May 18
9pm-1am - Jordan Thomas
Sunday, May 19
8pm - Open mic
Tuesday, May 21
8pm - Live music TBA
Wednesday, May 22
9pm - Live music TBA
Moody's Bar & Grill
3 Tupper St., Millbrook
(705) 932-6663
Tuesday, May 21
8-10pm - Tom Eastland
Muddy's Pit BBQ
3247 County Rd. 2, Keene
(705) 295-1255
Sunday, May 19
3-6pm - Juke Joint Sundays ft Harry Hannah
Pie Eyed Monk Brewery
8 Cambridge St. N., Lindsay
(705) 212-2200
Coming Soon
Thursday, May 23
7-9pm - Kawartha Art Gallery Music Series ft David Leask ($20 in advance at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/881018278387)
Pig's Ear Tavern
144 Brock St., Peterborough
(705) 745-7255
Saturday, May 18
8pm - Mr NotMuchFun, Harrison Ford F-150, Ornery Cornbread Choir ($5)
Tuesday, May 21
9pm - Open mic
The Publican House
300 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5743
Thursday, May 16
7-9pm - Cam Fraser
Friday, May 17
7-9pm - Chris Collins
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078
Friday, May 17
7pm - Bob Butcher
Saturday, May 18
8-11pm - Brian Black
Riverside Grill & Gazebo at Holiday Inn
150 George St, Peterborough
705-740-6564
Saturday, May 18
6-10pm - Chad Driscoll
Tuesday, May 21
7pm - Karaoke
The Rockcliffe - Moore Falls
1014 Lois Lane, Minden
705-454-9555
Saturday, May 18
8-11pm - Jeff Eager
Sunday, May 19
6pm - Stoned Robins
Rolling Grape Vineyard
260 County Rd 2, Keene
705-991-5876
Thursday, May 16
5:30-8:30pm - Hillary Dumoulin
Sunday, May 19
2-5pm - TJ Shirk
Royal Crown Pub & Grill
4 King St. E., Colborne
905-355-1900
Saturday, May 18
8pm - Ian Conboy
Sticks Sports Pub
500 George St. S., Peterborough
(705) 775-7845
Friday, May 17
6-9pm - High Waters Acoustic
Tap & Tonic Pub & Bistro
18-22 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 947-2333
Thursday, May 16
7-10pm - James Higgins
The Thirsty Goose
63 Walton St., Port Hope
Friday, May 17
8pm-12am - Jordan Thomas
Saturday, May 18
8pm-12am - Chris Collins
The Venue
286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008
Coming Soon
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)
Saturday, June 1
7:30-11:30pm - Electric City Pulse ($10 in advance at https://electriccitypulse.ticketspice.com/introducing-electric-city-pulse)
Friday, June 14
7pm - Saint Asonia w/ special guests ($35 general admission, $175 VIP, in advance at https://found.ee/SaintAsonia-PTBO)
