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, September 5 to Wednesday, September 11.
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, September 5
5-8pm - Kevin Foster (no cover)
Coming Soon
Thursday, September 12
5-8pm - Cameron von Criegern (no cover)
Friday, September 13
5-8pm - Harry Hannah (no cover)
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, September 5
8-10:30pm - Open mic w/ Bruce Longman
Friday, September 6
8-11pm - James Higgins
Saturday, September 7
8-11pm - Steve Battig
Monday, September 9
7:30-9:30pm - Local talent night ft Adrian Boudreau
Bar 379 - The Old Twisted Wheel
379 Water St., Peterborough
705-742-0777
Thursday, September 5
9pm - Karaoke
Saturday, September 7
8pm - Punk Show ft Stand Against Fear, Abraxus Reflux, Sago, Gomer ($20 at door)
Coming Soon
Wednesday, September 11
8pm - Chastity, Heartless Romantics, Intimidators ($20 in advance at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/961587753857)
Friday, September 20
9pm - Moonriivr
Beamish House Pub
27 John St., Port Hope
905-885-8702
Sunday, September 8
4-7pm - Live music TBA
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, September 5
7-10pm - Jazz & Blues Night ft. Rob Phillips
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
Monday, September 9
7-10pm - Crash & Burn w/ Rick & Gailie
Tuesday, September 10
6-10pm - Open mic w/ Joslynn Burford
Wednesday, September 11
6-9pm - Victoria Yeh and Mike Graham
Coming Soon
Friday, September 13
5-8pm - Brennen Sloan; 9pm - The Woodhouse Crooks (featuring Bridget Foley)
Saturday, September 14
5-8pm - Ky Anto; 9pm - Ancient Youth
Sunday, September 15
4-7pm - Zachary Lucky
Wednesday, September 18
6-9pm - Live music TBA
Boshkung Social - Boshkung Brewing Co.
20 Water St., Minden
705-809-0512
Thursday, September 5
6-9pm - Live music TBA
Sunday, September 8
12-3pm - Live music TBA
Boston Pizza Lindsay
435 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-328-0008
Friday, September 6
8-11pm - Bob Butcher
Wednesday, September 11
8-11pm - Karaoke w/ Ian Clement
Burleigh Falls Inn
4791 Highway 28, Burleigh Falls
(705) 654-3441
Friday, September 6
6-8:30pm - Hillary Dumoulin (no cover)
Cheeky Duck Vineyard
1786 Young's Point Rd., Lakefield
705-772-7311
Coming Soon
Wednesday, September 11
6-8pm - Victoria Yeh and Mike Graham
Claymore Pub & Table
95 King St. W., Cobourg
905-372-5231
Thursday, September 5
7-10pm - Karaoke
Coach & Horses Pub
16 York St. S., Lindsay
(705) 328-0006
Thursday, September 5
10pm - Karaoke with DJ Ross
Saturday, September 7
10pm - Karaoke with DJ Ross
The Cow & Sow Eatery
38 Colborne St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-5111
Coming Soon
Friday, September 13
6-9:30pm - Karaoke w/ Pat & Steve (fundraiser for Kawartha North Family Health Team Walk-in Clinics)
Saturday, September 14
7-10pm - Open mic hosted by Shannon Roszell
Crook & Coffer
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-876-0505
Friday, September 6
8:30pm - Karaoke with Stoeten
Saturday, September 7
7:30-10:30pm - Doug Horner
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Friday, September 6
7:30pm - Open mic w/ Shawn (no cover)
Coming Soon
Saturday, September 21
7:30-9:30pm - Rory Taillon ($20 in advance at https://dominionhotelpub.tickit.ca)
Erben Eatery & Bar
189 Hunter St W,, Peterborough
705-304-1995
Thursday, September 5
5-7pm - The Groove Lounge w/ Doug McLean
Friday, September 6
9pm-1am - Karaoke w/ Ian Clement
Saturday, September 7
9:30pm - Lock 21, Vinyl Hero, One In the Chamber, Rob Bowler ($20 at door or PWYC)
Monday, September 9
5-7pm - The Groove Lounge w/ Doug McLean
Tuesday, September 10
8pm - Karaoke w/ Ian Clement
Wednesday, September 11
8-11pm - Open mic
Export Grill
31 King St. E., Cobourg
(905) 372-6634
Friday, September 6
6-9pm - Live music TBA
Sunday, September 8
6-9pm - Live music TBA
Fenelon Falls Brewing Co.
4 May St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 215-9898
Friday, September 6
7-10pm - Open mic hosted by Boots of Hazard
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Saturday, September 7
2-6pm - Blueprint
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)
Graz Restobar
38 Bolton St., Bobcaygeon
705-738-6343
Sunday, September 8
3-6pm - Bob Butcher
Haliburton Highlands Brewing
15543 Highway 35, Carnarvon
705-754-2739
Sunday, September 8
2-4pm - Jeff Moulton
Haven Brewing Co.
687 Rye St., Unit 6, Peterborough
705-743-4747
Saturday, September 7
7-10pm - Open mic and karaoke
Jethro's Bar + Stage
137 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-931-0617
Thursday, September 5
Closed
Friday, September 6
Closed
Saturday, September 7
Closed
Sunday, September 8
3-6pm - Blues Jam
Monday, September 9
9pm - Karaoke w/ Anne Shebib
The John at Sadleir House
751 George St. N., Peterborough
705-742-3686
Saturday, September 7
8pm - My Fair Lady w/ Sahira Q, The Boo Radley Project, Betty Baker, Magnolia Knox ($20 in advance at https://www.ticketscene.ca/events/48837/, $25 or PWYC at door)
Kawartha Country Wines
2452 County Road 36,, Buckhorn
705-657-9916
Sunday, September 8
1-4pm - Radio Fever
Kelly's Homelike Inn
205 3rd Street, Cobourg
905-372-3234
Friday, September 6
7-10pm - Rocky & Jay
Saturday, September 7
4-8pm - Harley and the Howler
Lock 27 Tap and Grill
2824 River Ave., Youngs Point
705-652-6000
Coming Soon
Friday, September 20
1-4pm - Kathy Wiles
The Lounge in the Hollow Valley Lodge
1326 Kawagama Lake Rd., Dorset
705-766-1980
Sunday, September 8
6pm - Open jam hosted by Mike Connon (no cover)
McGillicafey's Pub & Eatery
13 Bridge St.. N., Hastings
(705) 696-3600
Thursday, September 5
CANCELLED - 7-11pm - Karaoke
McThirsty's Pint
166 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 743-2220
Friday, September 6
9pm-1am - Cale Crowe
Saturday, September 7
9pm-1am - Bedford Bells
Sunday, September 8
8pm - Open mic
Tuesday, September 10
8pm - Live music TBA
Wednesday, September 11
9pm - Live music TBA
Pig's Ear Tavern
144 Brock St., Peterborough
(705) 745-7255
Saturday, September 7
8pm - Howlin' Gales, Sarah Jayne Riley, Jeff Gutteridge ($5)
Tuesday, September 10
5pm - Family Night open mic
Wednesday, September 11
9pm - Karaoinke
The Publican House
300 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5743
Thursday, September 5
7-9pm - Davey Boy
Friday, September 6
7-9pm - Mike Graham
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078
Friday, September 6
8pm - Karaoke
Riverside Grill & Gazebo at Holiday Inn
150 George St, Peterborough
705-740-6564
Friday, September 6
6-10pm - The Donny Woods Band (no cover)
Sunday, September 8
1-4pm - Chad Driscoll (no cover)
Rolling Grape Vineyard
260 County Rd 2, Bailieboro
705-991-5876
Thursday, September 5
5:30-8:30pm - Sean Jamieson
Sunday, September 8
2-5pm - Robert Taylor
Royal Crown Pub & Grill
4 King St. E., Colborne
905-355-1900
Saturday, September 7
8-11pm - Organ Eyes Kaos (no cover)
Scenery Drive Restaurant
6193 County Road 45, Baltimore
905-349-2217
Saturday, September 7
5-7:30pm - Everything Country
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)
Springville Tap n' Grill
2714 Brown Line, Peterborough
(705) 876-9994
Friday, September 6
7-10pm - Karaoke
Sticks Sports Pub
500 George St. S., Peterborough
(705) 775-7845
Friday, September 6
6-9pm - High Waters Acoustic
Tap & Tonic Pub & Bistro
18-22 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 947-2333
Thursday, September 5
7-10pm - Steven Tedford
Taps and Corks on King
70 King St. W., Cobourg
905-372-6634
Coming Soon
Thursday, September 19
8pm - Cale Crowe "Burn Blue" album release party
The Thirsty Goose
63 Walton St., Port Hope
Friday, September 6
8pm-12am - Jordan Thomas
Saturday, September 7
8pm-12am - Cale Crowe
The Venue
286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008
Saturday, September 7
7:30-11pm - Destroyer Kiss tribute ($20 main floor, $30 balcony in advance at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/906743252477)
VIDEO: KISS tribute band Destroyer
Coming Soon
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)
