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, June 13 to Wednesday, June 19.
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, June 13
5-8pm - Brad Renaud (no cover)
Amandala's
375 Water St., Peterborough
(705) 749-9090
Sunday, June 16
6-8pm - Dinner & Jazz featuring Mike Graham and Victoria Yeh (reservations recommended)
Arthur's Pub
930 Burnham St., Cobourg
(905) 372-2105
Thursday, June 13
8-10:30pm - Open mic w/ Bruce Longman
Friday, June 14
8-11pm - Bobby Cameron
Saturday, June 15
8-11pm - Ryan Forsythe
Monday, June 17
7:30-9:30pm - Local talent night ft Rayleigh Zimmerman
Bancroft Eatery and Brew Pub
4 Bridge St., Bancroft
(613) 332-3450
Saturday, June 15
7pm - Near the Open
Bar 379 - The Old Twisted Wheel
379 Water St., Peterborough
705-742-0777
Saturday, June 15
9pm-1am - Choices Made, Filthy Kitty, The World Famous Tall Boys, Artificial Dissemination
Coming Soon
Friday, July 12
8-11pm - Aawks, Pound of Flesh, The Pangea Project ($10 in advance at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/922865484507)
Beamish House Pub
27 John St., Port Hope
905-885-8702
Sunday, June 16
4-7pm - Live music TBA
Belly's Lakeside Bar + Restaurant
17 Fire Route 82B, Buckhorn
705- 931-4455
Friday, June 14
6-8pm - Radio Flyer
Saturday, June 15
6-8pm - Steve Waters
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, June 13
7-10pm - Jazz & Blues Night ft. Rob Phillips
Friday, June 14
5-8pm - Erin Blackstock; 9pm - Between The Static
Saturday, June 15
5-8pm - Bread and Soul; 9pm - Vortexans
Sunday, June 16
4-7pm - Ivan Hartle
Monday, June 17
7-10pm - Crash & Burn w/ Rick & Gailie
Tuesday, June 18
6-10pm - Open mic w/ Johann Burkhardt
Wednesday, June 19
6-9pm - Rock Bass Derby
Coming Soon
Friday, June 21
5-8pm - Chester Babcock Trio; 9pm - Charlie Horse
Saturday, June 22
5-8pm - David Shewchuk; 9pm - TBA
Sunday, June 23
4-7pm - Jeanne Truax
Wednesday, June 26
6-9pm - Victoria Yeh and Mike Graham
Boston Pizza Lindsay
435 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-328-0008
Friday, June 14
8-11pm - Darren Bailey
Burleigh Falls Inn
4791 Highway 28, Burleigh Falls
(705) 654-3441
Friday, June 14
6-9pm - Bob Butcher (no cover)
Sunday, June 16
12-3pm - Mike Graham
Capers Tap House
28 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 653-5262
Friday, June 14
6-9pm - Robert Keyes
Saturday, June 15
6-9pm - Ron Nicolas
Coach & Horses Pub
16 York St. S., Lindsay
(705) 328-0006
Thursday, June 13
9:30pm - Open jam hosted by Gerald VanHalteren
Friday, June 14
10pm - Karaoke with DJ Ross
Saturday, June 15
2-5pm - Acoustic jam on the patio 10pm - Karaoke with DJ Ross
The Cow & Sow Eatery
38 Colborne St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-5111
Saturday, June 15
7-10pm - Open mic hosted by Shannon Roszell
Crook & Coffer
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-876-0505
Thursday, June 13
7-9:30pm - Maggie Sabyan ft Mike MacCurdy
Friday, June 14
8pm - Karaoke with Stoeten
Saturday, June 15
2:30-4:30pm - Aubrey Northey; 7:30-10:30pm - James Higgins
Tuesday, June 18
7-9pm - Piano Bar Tuesday w/ special guest TBA
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Saturday, June 15
6-9pm - Van Hillert (no cover)
Sunday, June 16
11am & 1pm - Father's Day BBQ Buffett ft Bill Nadeau and the 21st Century Binary Backup Band ($44.99 adults, $10.99 children under 10)
Coming Soon
Friday, June 21
7:30pm - Open mic (no cover)
Dr. J's BBQ & Brews
282 Aylmer St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5717
Saturday, June 15
1-4pm - PMBA Deluxe Live presents Lindsay Barr Band (Lindsay Barr, Denis Goggin, Jay Cockerill, Liam Archer) w/ Offbeat ($20 donation suggested)
Erben Eatery & Bar
189 Hunter St W,, Peterborough
705-304-1995
Friday, June 14
11pm - Owen Wright (no cover)
Saturday, June 15
1pm - Busking (email to book a spot or just show up); 3pm - Joan Lamore (no cover); 6pm - Rob Bowler (no cover)
Tuesday, June 18
8pm - Karaoke w/ Ian Clement
Wednesday, June 19
8-11pm - Open mic
Export Grill
31 King St. E., Cobourg
(905) 372-6634
Friday, June 14
6-9pm - Brian Ferris
Sunday, June 16
6-9pm - Bruce Longman & Friends
Fenelon Falls Brewing Co.
4 May St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 215-9898
Friday, June 14
7-10pm - Open mic hosted by Boots of Hazard
Saturday, June 15
5-8pm - Derek Macrae
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Friday, June 14
8pm - Rockin' Relief benefit 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)
Saturday, June 15
2-6pm - The Legendary Castaways
The Granite
45 Bridge St. W., Bancroft
613-332-1500
Saturday, June 15
5-8pm - Kirk Bates
Jethro's Bar + Stage
137 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-931-0617
Thursday, June 13
8-10pm - Joey O'Neil & Babe Chorus
Friday, June 14
8-10pm - Stephen Stanley w/ Evan Rotella; 10pm-1am - The Griddle Pickers
Saturday, June 15
3-6pm - Crocky's Tune Saloon; 6-8pm - Michelle Möran; 8-10pm - Bridget Foley; 10pm-1am - The Pangea Project
Sunday, June 16
3-6pm - Blues Jam w/ Al Black
Monday, June 17
9pm - Karaoke
Wednesday, June 19
8-10pm - TBA
The John at Sadleir House
751 George St. N., Peterborough
705-742-3686
Saturday, June 15
7:30pm - Gowan & Stam Balfolk Dance Workshop & Concert ($15 - $30 in advance at https://www.ticketscene.ca/events/48270/)
Wednesday, June 19
9pm - Emmeluth's Amoeba, Horseman, Pass By ($20 in advance at https://www.ticketscene.ca/events/48513/)
Kawartha Country Wines
2452 County Road 36,, Buckhorn
705-657-9916
Sunday, June 16
1-4pm - Down the Rabbit Hole
Kelly's Homelike Inn
205 3rd Street, Cobourg
905-372-3234
Friday, June 14
7-10pm - Ryan Scott
Saturday, June 15
4-8pm - Rick & Gailie Band
Lighthouse Lounge & Grill
92 George St., Peterborough
705-957-8864
Sunday, June 16
1-4pm - Greg Dowey
The Locker at The Falls
9 Lindsay St., Fenelon Falls
705-887-6211
Coming Soon
Friday, June 21
7:30-10pm - Open mic hosted by Rick Hughes
The Lounge in the Hollow Valley Lodge
1326 Kawagama Lake Rd., Dorset
705-766-1980
Friday, June 14
8pm - Louie Short (PWYC)
Saturday, June 15
8pm - John Gardiner featuring Monet & Christian ($20 in advance at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/899132448357)
Mainstreet Bar & Grill
1939 Lakehurst Road, Buckhorn
(705) 657-9094
Thursday, June 13
7:30pm - Karaoke hosted by DJ Ross
Saturday, June 15
8pm - Jesse Byers
Sunday, June 16
7pm - Bob Butcher
McGillicafey's Pub & Eatery
13 Bridge St.. N., Hastings
(705) 696-3600
Thursday, June 13
7-11pm - Karaoke
McThirsty's Pint
166 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 743-2220
Friday, June 14
9pm-1am - Chris Collins
Saturday, June 15
9pm-1am - Ryan Burton
Sunday, June 16
8pm - Open mic
Tuesday, June 18
8pm - Live music TBA
Wednesday, June 19
9pm - Live music TBA
Moody's Bar & Grill
3 Tupper St., Millbrook
(705) 932-6663
Tuesday, June 18
8-10pm - Tom Eastland
Muddy's Pit BBQ
3247 County Rd. 2, Keene
(705) 295-1255
Sunday, June 16
3-6pm - Boogie Time Ramblers
Olympia Restaurant
106 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-328-1444
Saturday, June 15
5-8:30pm - Live music
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
Friday, June 14
6-8pm - ValleySpeak (no cover)
Saturday, June 15
2-6pm - "Yes Dan Can!" benefit concert for Dan Fewing's fight against cancer ft Greg Keelor, Brooks & Bowskill, James McKenty, Nicholas Campbell, The Bonus Numbers, Sleevehaus, Ian McKeown, Boogie Time Ramblers, Buster Fewings, and more ($20 suggested donation); 8pm - Runaway Twain ($5)
VIDEO: "Worried Blues" performed by Bowskill and Fewings (2016)
Sunday, June 16
7pm - Seán Cullen and Chris Locke ($25 in advance at www.pigseartavern.com)
Tuesday, June 18
9pm - Open mic
The Publican House
300 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5743
Thursday, June 13
7-9pm - Davey Boy
Friday, June 14
7-9pm - Rob Phillips & Carling Stephen
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078
Friday, June 14
8pm - Joan Lamore
Saturday, June 15
8pm - Earl Wilfong
Riverside Grill & Gazebo at Holiday Inn
150 George St, Peterborough
705-740-6564
Friday, June 14
6-10pm - Caitlin O’Connor (no cover)
Saturday, June 15
6-10pm - Keith Guy Band (no cover)
Sunday, June 16
1-5pm - The Pangea Project (no cover)
Tuesday, June 18
7-10:30pm - Karaoke
Rolling Grape Vineyard
260 County Rd 2, Keene
705-991-5876
Thursday, June 13
5:30-8:30pm - George Craig
Saturday, June 15
2-5pm - Homestead Elite
Sunday, June 16
2-5pm - Nick Campbell
Royal Crown Pub & Grill
4 King St. E., Colborne
905-355-1900
Saturday, June 15
8pm - Little Lake
Scenery Drive Restaurant
6193 County Road 45, Baltimore
905-349-2217
Saturday, June 15
5-7:30pm - Kathleen Lovett
Tap & Tonic Pub & Bistro
18-22 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 947-2333
Thursday, June 13
7-10pm - Mike Bergeron & Susanne Kozo
The Thirsty Goose
63 Walton St., Port Hope
Friday, June 14
8pm-12am - Harry Hannah
Saturday, June 15
8pm-12am - Chris Collins
The Venue
286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008
Friday, June 14
7pm - Saint Asonia w/ Charlie Edward and Burning Bridges ($35 general admission, $175 VIP, in advance at https://found.ee/SaintAsonia-PTBO)
White House Hotel
173 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 741-2444
Thursday, June 13
9pm - Karaoke
Friday, June 14
9pm - High Waters Band
Saturday, June 15
9pm - High Waters Band
Wild Blue Yonder Pub at Elmhirst's Resort
1045 Settlers Line, Keene
(705) 295-4591
Coming Soon
Tuesday, July 2
8pm - Tuned Up Tuesdays ft Boogie Time Ramblers ($10 cover show only, $49 for BBQ & show, $25 for children 3-12, reservations required)