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, July 18 to Wednesday, July 24.
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, July 18
5-8pm - The Griddle Pickers (no cover)
Saturday, July 20
4-8pm - Jesse Slack (no cover)
Arthur's Pub
930 Burnham St., Cobourg
(905) 372-2105
Thursday, July 18
8-10:30pm - Open mic w/ Bruce Longman
Friday, July 19
8-11pm - Ryan Forsythe
Saturday, July 20
8-11pm - Clint & Darrell
Monday, July 22
7:30-9:30pm - Local talent night ft Bradley McAree
Bancroft Eatery and Brew Pub
4 Bridge St., Bancroft
(613) 332-3450
Thursday, July 18
7pm - Andrew Irving
Saturday, July 20
8pm - The Griddle Pickers
Coming Soon
Saturday, July 27
8pm - Karaoke
Bar 379 - The Old Twisted Wheel
379 Water St., Peterborough
705-742-0777
Thursday, July 18
9pm - Karaoke
Saturday, July 20
9pm - Jetson, David Tosh, Maggie Sabyan ($10 in advance at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/938636837047, $15 at door)
Coming Soon
Friday, July 26
9pm - Boo Radley Project and friends ($10 in advance at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/938645643387, $12 at door)
Saturday, July 27
8pm - Punk Show w/ Dirty Bird, Antixx, Liquor Pigs, Bilious, James Miranda ($20 in advance at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/938666696357, $25 at door)
Beamish House Pub
27 John St., Port Hope
905-885-8702
Sunday, July 21
4-7pm - Live music TBA
Belly's Lakeside Bar + Restaurant
17 Fire Route 82B, Buckhorn
705- 931-4455
Friday, July 19
6-8pm - Jesse Slack
Saturday, July 20
6-8pm - Blue Hazel
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, July 18
7-10pm - Jazz & Blues Night ft. Rob Phillips
Friday, July 19
5-8pm - Homestead Elite; 9pm - Voodoo Pawn Shop
Saturday, July 20
5-8pm - Emily Burgess; 9pm - Bread and Soul
Sunday, July 21
4-7pm - Washboard Hank & Mountain Muriel
Monday, July 22
7-10pm - Crash & Burn w/ Rick & Gailie
Tuesday, July 23
6-10pm - Open stage w/ Bob Butcher
Wednesday, July 24
6-9pm - Steve Dumoulin
Coming Soon
Friday, July 26
5-8pm - Greg Dowey; 9pm - HBH
Saturday, July 27
5-8pm - Cameron Von; 9pm - High Waters Band
Sunday, July 28
4-7pm - Live music TBA
Wednesday, July 31
6-9pm - Irish Millie
Bonnie View Inn Dockside Patio
2713 Kashagawigamog Lake Rd., Haliburton
800-461-0347
Wednesday, July 24
1-4pm - Carl Dixon
Coming Soon
Wednesday, July 31
1-4pm - Ragged Company
Boshkung Social - Boshkung Brewing Co.
20 Water St., Minden
705-809-0512
Thursday, July 18
6-9pm - Live music TBA
Sunday, July 21
12-3pm - Bill Black
Boston Pizza Lindsay
435 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-328-0008
Friday, July 19
8-11pm - Mike Tremblett Jr.
Burleigh Falls Inn
4791 Highway 28, Burleigh Falls
(705) 654-3441
Friday, July 19
6-9pm - Bob Butcher (no cover)
Sunday, July 21
12-3pm - Mike Graham
Claymore Pub & Table
95 King St. W., Cobourg
905-372-5231
Thursday, July 18
7-10pm - Karaoke
Coach & Horses Pub
16 York St. S., Lindsay
(705) 328-0006
Thursday, July 18
9:30pm - Open jam hosted by Gerald VanHalteren
Friday, July 19
10pm - Karaoke with DJ Ross
Saturday, July 20
10pm - Karaoke with DJ Ross
Crook & Coffer
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-876-0505
Thursday, July 18
7-9:30pm - Open mic w/ Joan Lamore
Friday, July 19
7:30-10:30pm - Greg Thomas
Saturday, July 20
2:30-4:30pm - Kate Kelly; 7:30-10:30pm - Ryan Van Loon
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Friday, July 19
7:30pm - Open mic (no cover)
Sunday, July 21
5-8pm - Trina West
Tuesday, July 23
5-8:30pm - Tiki Tuesday w/ Jeff Moulton
Coming Soon
Saturday, August 3
7:30-10pm - Ginger St. James and Band ($25 in advance at https://dominionhotelpub.tickit.ca/)
Erben Eatery & Bar
189 Hunter St W,, Peterborough
705-304-1995
Friday, July 19
9pm - Band War - Burning Bridges, Nitetime Drive, No Small Affair, Meez, and Lock 21 (no cover)
Saturday, July 20
1-5pm - Busking (email to book a spot or just show up); 9pm - Karaoke
Monday, July 22
5-7pm - The Groove Lounge w/ Doug McLean
Tuesday, July 23
8pm - Karaoke w/ Ian Clement
Wednesday, July 24
8-11pm - Open mic
Export Grill
31 King St. E., Cobourg
(905) 372-6634
Friday, July 19
6-9pm - 2B Fair
Sunday, July 21
6-9pm - Bruce Longman & Friends
Fenelon Falls Brewing Co.
4 May St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 215-9898
Friday, July 19
7-10pm - Open mic hosted by Boots of Hazard
Saturday, July 20
6-9pm - Live music TBA
Coming Soon
Sunday, July 27
6-9pm - Derek Macrae
Ganaraska Brewing Company
33 Mill St., Port Hope
905-885-9029
Sunday, July 21
2pm - Open mic w/ host Mike Tremblett
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Saturday, July 20
2-6pm - Live music TBA
Graz Restobar
38 Bolton St., Bobcaygeon
705-738-6343
Friday, July 19
8pm - Jam Night
Sunday, July 21
3pm - Brad Renaud
Haliburton Highlands Brewing
15543 Highway 35, Carnarvon
705-754-2739
Friday, July 19
7-9pm - Albert Saxby
Sunday, July 21
2-4pm - Mystery musician TBA
Coming Soon
Friday, July 26
7-9pm - Albert Saxby
Sunday, July 28
2-4pm - Craig & Maggie
Jethro's Bar + Stage
137 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-931-0617
Thursday, July 18
8-10pm - Ron Leary; 10pm-12am - Haulin' Oats
Friday, July 19
6-8pm - Live music TBA; 8-10pm - Michelle Möran; 10pm-1am - Belfountain
VIDEO: "Tell Me When It Rains" - Belfountain
Saturday, July 20
3-6pm - Crocky's Tune Saloon; 6-8pm - Parliament of Owls; 8-10pm - Jerry Leger & David Picco; 10pm-1am - Live music TBA
Sunday, July 21
3-6pm - Blues Jam hosted by Alan Black
Monday, July 22
9pm - Karaoke w/ Ann Shebib
Kawartha Country Wines
2452 County Road 36,, Buckhorn
705-657-9916
Sunday, July 21
1-4pm - Bread and Soul
Kelly's Homelike Inn
205 3rd Street, Cobourg
905-372-3234
Friday, July 19
7-10pm - Joe Bulger
Saturday, July 20
4-8pm - Kat House Band.
The Locker at The Falls
9 Lindsay St., Fenelon Falls
705-887-6211
Sunday, July 21
1-4pm - Acoustic Sunday ft Ralph Thrun
The Lounge in the Hollow Valley Lodge
1326 Kawagama Lake Rd., Dorset
705-766-1980
Friday, July 19
8pm - Band of Last Resort (no cover)
Saturday, July 20
8pm - Band of Last Resort (no cover)
Sunday, July 21
6pm - Open jam hosted by Sean Cotton (no cover)
Wednesday, July 24
8pm - Acoustic Fleetwood ($35 in advance at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/887796963617)
Mainstreet Bar & Grill
1939 Lakehurst Road, Buckhorn
(705) 657-9094
Friday, July 19
8pm - Breenen Wilson
Sunday, July 21
7pm - Jesse Byers
McGillicafey's Pub & Eatery
13 Bridge St.. N., Hastings
(705) 696-3600
Thursday, July 18
7-11pm - Karaoke
McThirsty's Pint
166 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 743-2220
Friday, July 19
9pm-1am - Geordy Craig
Saturday, July 20
9pm-1am - Chris Collins
Sunday, July 21
8pm - Open mic
Tuesday, July 23
8pm - Live music TBA
Wednesday, July 24
9pm - Live music TBA
The Mill Restaurant and Pub
990 Ontario St., Cobourg
(905) 377-8177
Thursday, July 18
6-9pm - Little Lake
Coming Soon
Thursday, July 25
6-9pm - Storm The Palace
Muddy's Pit BBQ
3247 County Rd. 2, Keene
(705) 295-1255
Sunday, July 21
3-6pm - Fabulous Tone Masters
The Muse Gallery & Cafe
23 Bridge St., Bancroft
613-332-1573
Saturday, July 20
6-8pm - Kirk Bates ($10 in advance at The Muse)
Pig's Ear Tavern
144 Brock St., Peterborough
(705) 745-7255
Saturday, July 20
8pm - The Odd Country ($5)
Tuesday, July 23
9pm - Open mic
The Publican House
300 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5743
Thursday, July 18
7-9pm - Davey Boy
Friday, July 19
7-9pm - Chris Collins
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078
Friday, July 19
7pm - Puckfest hosted by Owen Wright
Saturday, July 20
8pm - Brian Black
Riverside Grill & Gazebo at Holiday Inn
150 George St, Peterborough
705-740-6564
Friday, July 19
6-10pm - Gunslingers (no cover)
Sunday, July 21
1-4pm - Jellie The Acoustic Duo (no cover)
Tuesday, July 23
7-10:30pm - Karaoke
The Rockcliffe - Moore Falls
1014 Lois Lane, Minden
705-454-9555
Saturday, July 20
6pm - B-Sides
Rolling Grape Vineyard
260 County Rd 2, Bailieboro
705-991-5876
Thursday, July 18
5:30-8:30pm - Brad Renaud
Sunday, July 21
3-5pm - Patrick Dorie
Royal Crown Pub & Grill
4 King St. E., Colborne
905-355-1900
Saturday, July 20
8-11pm - Versatile Rock (no cover)
Scenery Drive Restaurant
6193 County Road 45, Baltimore
905-349-2217
Saturday, July 20
5-7:30pm - Darren Bailey
Silver Bean Cafe
130 King St. (Millennium Park), Peterborough
705-749-0535
Coming Soon
Sunday, July 28
3pm - Goodbye the Ruins
The Social Pub
295 George St. N., Peterborough
705-874-6724
Saturday, July 20
1-4pm - PMBA Deluxe Live ft The Vortexans ($10 donation suggested)
Tap & Tonic Pub & Bistro
18-22 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 947-2333
Thursday, July 18
7-10pm - Deborah Lynn
The Thirsty Goose
63 Walton St., Port Hope
Friday, July 19
8pm-12am - Bruce Longman
Saturday, July 20
8pm-12am - Cale Crowe
Wild Blue Yonder Pub at Elmhirst's Resort
1045 Settlers Line, Keene
(705) 295-4591
Tuesday, July 23
8pm - Tuned Up Tuesdays ft Emily Burgess & Marcus Browne ($10 cover show only, $49 for BBQ & show, $25 for children 3-12, reservations required)
Coming Soon
Tuesday, July 30
8pm - Tuned Up Tuesdays ft Lotus Wight ($10 cover show only, $49 for BBQ & show, $25 for children 3-12, reservations required)
