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, August 29 to Wednesday, September 4.
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, August 29
5-8pm - Brennen Sloan (no cover)
Saturday, August 31
1-4pm - Camilo Restrepo (no cover)
Wednesday, September 4
5-8pm - Open mic night hosted by Brad Renaud
Amandala's
375 Water St., Peterborough
(705) 749-9090
Coming Soon
Sunday, September 15
6-8pm - Dinner & Jazz featuring Mike Graham and Victoria Yeh (reservations recommended)
Arthur's Pub
930 Burnham St., Cobourg
(905) 372-2105
Thursday, August 29
8-10:30pm - Open mic w/ Bruce Longman
Friday, August 30
8-11pm - Davey Boy
Saturday, August 31
8-11pm - Colin Ronald
Monday, September 2
7:30-9:30pm - Local talent night ft local musician TBA
Bancroft Eatery and Brew Pub
4 Bridge St., Bancroft
(613) 332-3450
Thursday, August 29
7pm - Andrew Irving
Bar 379 - The Old Twisted Wheel
379 Water St., Peterborough
705-742-0777
Thursday, August 29
9pm - Karaoke
Saturday, August 31
9pm - Antixx, Spades, Gag Order, A.S.O.P ($20 at door or $15 before 9pm)
Coming Soon
Wednesday, September 11
8pm - Chastity, Heartless Romantics, Intimidators ($20 in advance at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/961587753857)
Beamish House Pub
27 John St., Port Hope
905-885-8702
Sunday, September 1
4-7pm - Live music TBA
Belly's Lakeside Bar + Restaurant
17 Fire Route 82B, Buckhorn
705- 931-4455
Friday, August 30
6-8pm - Jesse Byers
Saturday, August 31
1-3:30pm - Bread & Soul; 4:30-6:30pm - Blue Hazel; 7-9pm - Harry Hannah
Sunday, September 1
1-3:30pm - Lizeh Basciano; 5-7pm - Ty Wilson
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, August 29
7-10pm - Jazz & Blues Night ft. Rob Phillips
Friday, August 30
5-8pm - The Receivers; 9pm - Odd Man Rush
Saturday, August 31
5-8pm - Kentucky; 9pm - Roller Coaster
Sunday, September 1
4-7pm - Tex Mudslide and Dan Paterson
VIDEO: "They Call Me 'Mudslide'" - Hounds of Thunder
Monday, September 2
7-10pm - Crash & Burn w/ Rick & Gailie
Tuesday, September 3
6-10pm - Open mic w/ Joslynn Burford
Wednesday, September 4
6-9pm - Marsala Lukianchuk and Mike Graham
Coming Soon
Friday, September 6
5-8pm - Reverend Freddie Vendetta; 9pm - Between The Static
Saturday, September 7
5-8pm - The Griddle Pickers; 9pm - High Waters Band
Sunday, September 8
4-7pm - Bluegrass Menagerie
Wednesday, September 11
6-9pm - Victoria Yeh and Mike Graham
Bonnie View Inn Dockside Patio
2713 Kashagawigamog Lake Rd., Haliburton
800-461-0347
Sunday, September 1
1-6pm - 100 Year Birthday Bash ft The Ya Babys (!-4pm)
Boshkung Social - Boshkung Brewing Co.
20 Water St., Minden
705-809-0512
Thursday, August 29
6-9pm - Live music TBA
Sunday, September 1
12-3pm - Live music TBA
Boston Pizza Lindsay
435 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-328-0008
Friday, August 30
8-11pm - Bread and Soul!
Wednesday, September 4
8-11pm - Karaoke w/ Ian Clement
Burleigh Falls Inn
4791 Highway 28, Burleigh Falls
(705) 654-3441
Friday, August 30
6-8:30pm - Jake Dudas (no cover)
Saturday, August 31
6-8:30pm - Michelle Prins (no cover)
Sunday, September 1
12-3pm - Mike Graham; 6-8:30pm - Tami J Wilde
Capers Tap House
28 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 653-5262
Friday, August 30
6-9pm - David Papple and John Stewart
Cheeky Duck Vineyard
1786 Young's Point Rd., Lakefield
705-772-7311
Sunday, September 1
12-3pm - Jake Dudas
Coming Soon
Wednesday, September 11
6-8pm - Victoria Yeh and Mike Graham
Claymore Pub & Table
95 King St. W., Cobourg
905-372-5231
Thursday, August 29
7-10pm - Karaoke
Coach & Horses Pub
16 York St. S., Lindsay
(705) 328-0006
Thursday, August 29
9:30pm - Open jam hosted by Gerald VanHalteren
Friday, August 30
10pm - Karaoke with DJ Ross
Saturday, August 31
10pm - Karaoke with DJ Ross
The Cow & Sow Eatery
38 Colborne St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-5111
Coming Soon
Saturday, September 14
7-10pm - Open mic hosted by Shannon Roszell
Crook & Coffer
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-876-0505
Thursday, August 29
7-9:30pm - Darryl Odderdeaux
Friday, August 30
7:30-10:30pm - Greg Thomas
Saturday, August 31
7:30-10:30pm - James Higgins
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Saturday, August 31
6-9:15pm - Gord Kidd
Sunday, September 1
5-8pm - Mixed Bag
Tuesday, September 3
5-8:30pm - Tiki Tuesday w/ Gary and the Rough Ideas
Coming Soon
Friday, September 6
7:30-9:30pm - Open mic
Erben Eatery & Bar
189 Hunter St W,, Peterborough
705-304-1995
Friday, August 30
9pm-1am - Karaoke w/ Ian Clement
Saturday, August 31
1-5pm - Busking (email to book a spot or just show up); 8pm-12am - LuoMan, DJ Tictactic, Marz Rivera, Sandman, Beloved Bandit, Exoh Lost, CEO Finesse, Fikky Baddman (PWYC)
Monday, September 2
5-7pm - The Groove Lounge w/ Doug McLean
Tuesday, September 3
8pm - Karaoke w/ Ian Clement
Wednesday, September 4
8-11pm - Open mic
Export Grill
31 King St. E., Cobourg
(905) 372-6634
Friday, August 30
6-9pm - Live music TBA
Sunday, September 1
6-9pm - Live music TBA
Fenelon Falls Brewing Co.
4 May St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 215-9898
Friday, August 30
7-10pm - Open mic hosted by Boots of Hazard
Ganaraska Brewing Company
33 Mill St., Port Hope
905-885-9029
Friday, August 30
7:30-10pm - Karaoke w/ Erin Billings
Saturday, August 31
7-9pm - Marc Sepic
Monday, September 2
2-5pm - Open mic w/ Harry Hannah
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Saturday, August 31
2-6pm - Live music TBA
Gordon Best Theatre
216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 876-8884
Coming Soon
Saturday, November 16
8pm - Austin Carson Band w/ Tony Silvestri, Brandon Humphrey, and Irish Millie ($25 in advance at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1001031501167)
The Granite
45 Bridge St. W., Bancroft
613-332-1500
Saturday, August 31
5-8pm - Melodi Ryan
Graz Restobar
38 Bolton St., Bobcaygeon
705-738-6343
Friday, August 30
8pm - Jam night
Sunday, September 1
3-6pm - Ralph Thrun
Haliburton Highlands Brewing
15543 Highway 35, Carnarvon
705-754-2739
Friday, August 30
7-9pm - Thom Lambert
Saturday, August 31
3-5pm - Carl Dixon; 7-9pm - Emily Burgess Band
Sunday, September 1
2-4pm - Loney, Love & Love
Haven Brewing Co.
687 Rye St., Unit 6, Peterborough
705-743-4747
Saturday, August 31
6-9pm - Mike MacCurdy and Jeremy James
Coming Soon
Saturday, September 7
7-10pm - Open mic and karaoke
Jethro's Bar + Stage
137 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-931-0617
Thursday, August 29
6-8pm - The Silver Hearts Trio; 8-10pm - Jeanne Truax & Friends; 10pm-12am - Haulin' Oats
Friday, August 30
8-10pm - Dan Hick & Copperhead; 10-11pm - VanCamp Solo Acoustic; 11pm–1am - T.R. Kingston Quartet
Saturday, August 31
Live music TBA
Sunday, September 1
3-6pm - Blues Jam
Monday, September 2
9pm - Karaoke w/ Anne Shebib
Kawartha Country Wines
2452 County Road 36,, Buckhorn
705-657-9916
Sunday, September 1
1-4pm - Bread & Soul
Kelly's Homelike Inn
205 3rd Street, Cobourg
905-372-3234
Friday, August 30
7-10pm - Jeff Biggar
Saturday, August 31
4-8pm - Kat House Band
The Locker at The Falls
9 Lindsay St., Fenelon Falls
705-887-6211
Sunday, September 1
1-4pm - Acoustic Sunday ft Brian Ruddy
The Lounge in the Hollow Valley Lodge
1326 Kawagama Lake Rd., Dorset
705-766-1980
Friday, August 30
8pm - Band of Last Resort (no cover)
Saturday, August 31
8pm - Basket Kase Green Day Tribute ($25 in advance at https://www.eventbrite.ca/915467978367)
Sunday, September 1
6pm - Open mic (no cover)
Mainstreet Bar & Grill
1939 Lakehurst Road, Buckhorn
(705) 657-9094
Friday, August 30
8pm - Sean Jamieson
Saturday, August 31
8pm - Jay Ezs
McGillicafey's Pub & Eatery
13 Bridge St.. N., Hastings
(705) 696-3600
Thursday, August 29
7-11pm - Karaoke
McThirsty's Pint
166 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 743-2220
Friday, August 30
9pm-1am - Live music TBA
Saturday, August 31
9pm-1am - Live music TBA
Sunday, September 1
8pm - Open mic
Tuesday, September 3
8pm - Live music TBA
Wednesday, September 4
9pm - Live music TBA
The Mill Restaurant and Pub
990 Ontario St., Cobourg
(905) 377-8177
Thursday, August 29
6-9pm - Jeff Biggar
Muddy's Pit BBQ
3247 County Rd. 2, Keene
(705) 295-1255
Sunday, September 1
3-6pm - Harry Hannah
Olympia Restaurant
106 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-328-1444
Friday, August 30
5:30-8pm - Jazz Music ft Mike Graham (reservations recommended)
Pig's Ear Tavern
144 Brock St., Peterborough
(705) 745-7255
Saturday, August 31
4-7pm - The Wild Cards; 9pm - The Fabulous Tonemasters ($5)
Tuesday, September 3
9pm - Open mic
Wednesday, September 4
9pm - Karaoinke
The Publican House
300 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5743
Thursday, August 29
7-9pm - Wild Cards
Friday, August 30
7-9pm - Daelin Henschel
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078
Friday, August 30
8pm - High Waters Band
Riverside Grill & Gazebo at Holiday Inn
150 George St, Peterborough
705-740-6564
Friday, August 30
6-10pm - Caitlin O’Connor (no cover)
The Rockcliffe - Moore Falls
1014 Lois Lane, Minden
705-454-9555
Saturday, August 31
8-11pm - Big Shiny Goons
Rolling Grape Vineyard
260 County Rd 2, Bailieboro
705-991-5876
Thursday, August 29
5:30-8:30pm - Elliott Brown
Sunday, September 1
2-5pm - Cale Crowe
Royal Crown Pub & Grill
4 King St. E., Colborne
905-355-1900
Saturday, August 31
8-11pm - Late Nite Drive (no cover)
The Social Pub
295 George St. N., Peterborough
705-874-6724
Coming Soon
Saturday, September 21
1-4pm - PMBA Deluxe Live ft Pat Temple & the Hi-Lo Players ($10 donation suggested)
Tap & Tonic Pub & Bistro
18-22 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 947-2333
Thursday, August 29
7-10pm - James Higgins
The Thirsty Goose
63 Walton St., Port Hope
Friday, August 30
8pm-12am - Bruce Longman
Saturday, August 31
8pm-12am - Jeff Biggar
The Venue
286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008
Coming Soon
Saturday, September 7
7:30-11pm - Destroyer Kiss tribute ($20 main floor, $30 balcony in advance at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/906743252477)
Saturday, September 14
8pm - Man Machine Poem - Tragically Hip tribute ($25 in advance at https://www.eventbrite.ca/950476148747)
Wednesday, October 23
7:30pm - Sebastian Bach ($55.28 general admission, $371.23 VIP in advance at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/996432435237)
