Every Thursday, kawarthaNOW publishes live music events at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region based on information that musicians provide directly or that venues post on their websites or social media channels. Here are the listings for the week of Thursday, May 30 to Wednesday, June 5.
If you’re a musician or venue owner and want to be included in our weekly listings, 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).
100 Acre Brewing Co.
390 Ashburnham Dr., Peterborough
705-243-2444
Thursday, May 30
5-8pm - Sean Jamieson (no cover)
Wednesday, June 5
5-8pm - Open mic night hosted by Brad Renaud
Arthur's Pub
930 Burnham St., Cobourg
(905) 372-2105
Thursday, May 30
8-10:30pm - Open mic w/ Bruce Longman
Friday, May 31
8-11pm - Courtney Bowles
Saturday, June 1
8-11pm - Live music tBA
Monday, June 3
7:30-9:30pm - Local talent night ft musician TBA
Bancroft Eatery and Brew Pub
4 Bridge St., Bancroft
(613) 332-3450
Saturday, June 1
7pm - Karaoke
Bar 379 - The Old Twisted Wheel
379 Water St., Peterborough
705-742-0777
Saturday, June 1
8pm - Muddy Hack, Sophisticated Adult, Set the Bar Low ($10)
Coming Soon
Thursday, June 6
8pm - BBQ Pope, Heartless Romantics, So Perfect, DJ Libshit ($10 in advance at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/882894550367)
Friday, June 7
8pm - Cross Dog album release party w/ Heartless Romantics, Garbageface (SOLD OUT)
Beamish House Pub
27 John St., Port Hope
905-885-8702
Sunday, June 2
4-7pm - Live music TBA
Belly's Lakeside Bar + Restaurant
17 Fire Route 82B, Buckhorn
705- 931-4455
Friday, May 31
6-8pm - Matt McLean
Saturday, June 1
6-8pm - Shannon Roszell
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, May 30
7-10pm - Jazz & Blues Night ft. Rob Phillips
Friday, May 31
7-10pm - The Jugbusters
Saturday, June 1
5-8pm - Bob Butcher; 9pm - Pop Machine
Sunday, June 2
4-7pm - Cheryl Casselman
Monday, June 3
7-10pm - Crash & Burn w/ Rick & Gailie
Tuesday, June 4
6-10pm - Open mic w/ Johann Burkhardt
Wednesday, June 5
6-9pm - Harry Hannah
Coming Soon
Friday, June 7
5-8pm - Morgan Davis; 9pm - Misfits in Action
Saturday, June 8
5-8pm - Ky Anto; 9pm - Odd Man Rush
Sunday, June 9
4-7pm - Bluegrass Menagerie
Wednesday, June 12
6-9pm - Victoria Yeh and Mike Graham
Boston Pizza Lindsay
435 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-328-0008
Friday, May 31
8-11pm - The Busketeers (Darren James Smith & Bob Frenette)
Burleigh Falls Inn
4791 Highway 28, Burleigh Falls
(705) 654-3441
Friday, May 31
6-9pm - James Higgins (no cover)
Capers Tap House
28 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 653-5262
Friday, May 31
7-10pm - Lukash Chabursky
Saturday, June 1
6-9pm - Phoxy and the Pham
Coach & Horses Pub
16 York St. S., Lindsay
(705) 328-0006
Thursday, May 30
9:30pm - Open jam hosted by Gerald VanHalteren
Friday, May 31
10pm - Karaoke with DJ Ross
Saturday, June 1
10pm - Karaoke with DJ Ross
The Cow & Sow Eatery
38 Colborne St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-5111
Coming Soon
Saturday, June 15
7-10pm - Open mic hosted by Shannon Roszell
Crook & Coffer
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-876-0505
Thursday, May 30
7-9:30pm - Owen Wright
Friday, May 31
8pm - Karaoke with Stoeten
Saturday, June 1
2:30-4:30pm - Sean Hully; 7:30-10:30pm - The Busketeers (Darren James Smith & Bob Frenette)
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Tuesday, June 4
5pm - Gord Kidd
Coming Soon
Friday, June 7
7:30pm - Open mic (no cover)
Dr. J's BBQ & Brews
282 Aylmer St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5717
Coming Soon
Saturday, June 15
1-4pm - PMBA Deluxe Live presents Lindsay Barr w/ Denis Goggin on lead guitar, Jay Cockerill on bass, and Liam Archer on drums ($20 donation suggested)
Erben Eatery & Bar
189 Hunter St W,, Peterborough
705-304-1995
Friday, May 31
9pm - Owen Wright (no cover)
Saturday, June 1
1-5pm - Busking (email to book a spot or just show up)
Sunday, June 2
3-6pm - Tim Holehouse
Tuesday, June 4
8pm - Karaoke w/ Ian Clement
Wednesday, June 5
8-11pm - Open mic
Export Grill
31 King St. E., Cobourg
(905) 372-6634
Friday, May 31
6-9pm - Brian Ferris
Sunday, June 2
6-9pm - Bruce Longman & Friends
Fenelon Falls Brewing Co.
4 May St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 215-9898
Friday, May 31
7-10pm - Open mic hosted by Boots of Hazard
Saturday, June 1
6-9pm - Pete Eastmure
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Saturday, June 1
2-6pm - Baz Littlerock
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)
Graz Restobar
38 Bolton St., Bobcaygeon
705-738-6343
Friday, May 31
8-10pm - Jesse Byers.
Honkey Tonk Angel Bar (Golden Wheel Restaurant)
6725 Highway 7, Peterborough
(705) 749-6838
Saturday, June 1
8pm - 2/3 Ain't Bad ($20)
Jethro's Bar + Stage
137 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-931-0617
Thursday, May 30
8-10pm - Polly-Jean Vernon; 8-10pm - Kelly McMichael & Melissa Payne; 10pm-12am - The Union
Friday, May 31
6-8pm - Chester Babcock; 8-10pm - Irish Millie; 10pm-1am - The Rolling Fabs
Saturday, June 1
3-6pm - Crocky's Tune Saloon; 6-8pm - Dirty Pat Walsh; 8-10pm - TBA; 10pm-1am - Diamond Dave & The Smoke Eaters
Sunday, June 2
3-6pm - Blues Jam w/ Al Black
Wednesday, June 5
9pm - Karaoke
The John at Sadleir House
751 George St. N., Peterborough
705-742-3686
Coming Soon
Saturday, June 15
7:30pm - Gowan & Stam Balfolk Dance Workshop & Concert ($15 - $30 in advance at https://www.ticketscene.ca/events/48270/)
Kawartha Country Wines
2452 County Road 36,, Buckhorn
705-657-9916
Sunday, June 2
1-4pm - Ralph Thrun
Kelly's Homelike Inn
205 3rd Street, Cobourg
905-372-3234
Friday, May 31
7-10pm - Jeff Biggar
Saturday, June 1
4-8pm - Full Tilt
The Locker at The Falls
9 Lindsay St., Fenelon Falls
705-887-6211
Saturday, June 1
7-10pm - John Turner (no cover)
The Lounge in the Hollow Valley Lodge
1326 Kawagama Lake Rd., Dorset
705-766-1980
Friday, May 31
8pm - Band of Last Resort
Saturday, June 1
8pm - Musical Tribute to the Women of the '70s ft Wendy Laurie ($28 in advance at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/888522754477)
McThirsty's Pint
166 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 743-2220
Friday, May 31
9pm-1am - Ryan Burton
Saturday, June 1
9pm-1am - Jordan Thomas
Sunday, June 2
8pm - Open mic
Tuesday, June 4
8pm - Live music TBA
Wednesday, June 5
9pm - Live music TBA
Moody's Bar & Grill
3 Tupper St., Millbrook
(705) 932-6663
Tuesday, June 4
8-10pm - Tom Eastland
Muddy's Pit BBQ
3247 County Rd. 2, Keene
(705) 295-1255
Sunday, June 2
3-6pm - Mississippi Grover
Pattie House Smokin' Barbecue
6675 Highway 35, Coboconk
(705) 454-8100
Coming Soon
Saturday, June 29
8pm - Sodavine and Recovery Mode
Pig's Ear Tavern
144 Brock St., Peterborough
(705) 745-7255
Saturday, June 1
8pm - Charlie Horse ($5)
Tuesday, June 4
9pm - Open mic
The Publican House
300 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5743
Thursday, May 30
7-9pm - Jake Dudas
Friday, May 31
7-9pm - Mike Graham
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078
Friday, May 31
7pm - Joan Lamore
Saturday, June 1
8-11pm - Hallin' Oats
Riverside Grill & Gazebo at Holiday Inn
150 George St, Peterborough
705-740-6564
Saturday, June 1
6-10pm - Donny Wood Band (no cover)
Sunday, June 2
1-5pm - Jellie Acoustic Duo (no cover)
Monday, June 3
7-10:30pm - Open mic
Tuesday, June 4
7-10:30pm - Karaoke
Rolling Grape Vineyard
260 County Rd 2, Keene
705-991-5876
Thursday, May 30
5:30-8:30pm - Tyler Cochrane
Saturday, June 1
2-5pm - Bread & Soul
Sunday, June 2
2-5pm - Robert Keyes
Royal Crown Pub & Grill
4 King St. E., Colborne
905-355-1900
Saturday, June 1
8pm - Danforth 60
Scenery Drive Restaurant
6193 County Road 45, Baltimore
905-349-2217
Saturday, June 1
5-7:30pm - Darren Bailey
Springville Tap n' Grill
2714 Brown Line, Peterborough
(705) 876-9994
Friday, May 31
6pm - Karaoke
Tap & Tonic Pub & Bistro
18-22 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 947-2333
Thursday, May 30
7-10pm - Phoxy Music
The Thirsty Goose
63 Walton St., Port Hope
Friday, May 31
8pm-12am - Cale Crowe
Saturday, June 1
8pm-12am - Chris Collins
Turtle John's Pub & Restaurant
64 John St., Port Hope
(905) 885-7200
Friday, May 31
9pm - Karaoke
The Venue
286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008
Saturday, June 1
7:30-11:30pm - Electric City Pulse ($10 in advance at https://electriccitypulse.ticketspice.com/introducing-electric-city-pulse)
Coming Soon
Friday, June 14
7pm - Saint Asonia w/ special guests ($35 general admission, $175 VIP, in advance at https://found.ee/SaintAsonia-PTBO)
White House Hotel
173 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 741-2444
Thursday, May 30
9pm - NBL
