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, October 17 to Wednesday, October 23.
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
Saturday, October 19
5-8pm - Brennen Sloan "Upper Canada" album release party w/ Irish Millie (no cover)
Sunday, October 20
2-6pm - "Friendsgiving" benefit for Right to Heal Peterborough ft Mike Kidd, Brad Renaud, Joslynn Burford, and Sarah-Jayne Riley
Amandala's
375 Water St., Peterborough
(705) 749-9090
Sunday, October 20
6-8pm - Dinner & Jazz featuring Mike Graham and Victoria Yeh (reservations recommended)
Arthur's Pub
930 Burnham St., Cobourg
(905) 372-2105
Thursday, October 17
8-10:30pm - Open mic w/ Bruce Longman
Friday, October 18
8-11pm - Brian Bracken
Saturday, October 19
8-11pm - Bobby Cameron
Monday, October 21
7:30-9:30pm - Local talent night ft Holly Akimow
Bar 379 - The Old Twisted Wheel
379 Water St., Peterborough
705-742-0777
Thursday, October 17
9pm - Emo Karaoke w/ DJ Nico Cat
Coming Soon
Friday, October 25
9pm-2am - Shrek Party w/ The Friendly Frogs Freak Show (9-11pm) and DJ Shrek (11pm-2am), prize for best Shrek or swamp-themed costume. ($10 cover)
Saturday, October 26
8pm - Filthy Radicals, Dirty Bird, Bib Brother, Filthy Kitty ($25)
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, October 17
7-10pm - Jazz & Blues Night ft. Rob Phillips
Friday, October 18
5-8pm - Mark Crissinger; 9pm - Jeanne Truax and her Hillbilly Trio
Saturday, October 19
5-8pm - Carolyn Mark; 9pm - Four Lanes Wide
Sunday, October 20
4-7pm - Washboard Hank & The Wringers
Monday, October 21
7-10pm - Crash & Burn w/ Rick & Gailie
Tuesday, October 22
6-10pm - Open mic w/ Johann Burkhardt
Wednesday, October 23
6-9pm - Wednesday Night Rock & Roots Dance ft Dave Tough & His Band
Coming Soon
Friday, October 25
5-8pm - Graven; 9pm - The Woodhouse Crooks
Saturday, October 26
5-8pm - Cameron Von; 9pm - Gunslingers
Sunday, October 27
4-7pm - Anthea Feaver
Wednesday, October 30
6-9pm - Wednesday Night Rock & Roots Dance ft Dave Tough & His Band
Boston Pizza Lindsay
435 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-328-0008
Friday, October 18
8-11pm - Ted Davidson
Wednesday, October 23
8-11pm - Karaoke
Claymore Pub & Table
95 King St. W., Cobourg
905-372-5231
Thursday, October 17
7-10pm - Karaoke
The Cow & Sow Eatery
38 Colborne St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-5111
Friday, October 18
6-9:30pm - Karaoke w/ Pat & Stave (fundraiser is in support of the Fenelon Agricultural Society)
Crook & Coffer
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-876-0505
Friday, October 18
8:30pm - Karaoke with Stoeten
Saturday, October 19
2:30-4:30pm - Sean Hully; 7:30-10:30pm - Brennan Wasson
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Saturday, October 19
7-9:30pm - Salt Cellars CD Release Party ($20 in advance at https://dominionhotelpub.tickit.ca/)
Erben Eatery & Bar
379 George St. N., Peterborough
705-874-8379
Thursday, October 17
5-7pm - The Groove Lounge w/ Doug McLean
Friday, October 18
9pm - Karaoke
Saturday, October 19
9pm - Electric City Pulse ($10 or PWYC)
Monday, October 21
5-7pm - The Groove Lounge w/ Doug McLean
Tuesday, October 22
8pm - Karaoke w/ Ian Clement
Wednesday, October 23
8-11pm - Open mic
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Friday, October 18
8pm - Wild T & The Spirit ($30 cash at The Ganny or Zap Records)
Saturday, October 19
2-6pm - Bone Yard
Sunday, October 20
2-6pm - Mike McGiverin and Borderline Express
Coming Soon
Friday, October 25
8pm - Halloween Costume Ball ft The House of Haunt w/ Stand Against Fear, Sarah Segal-Lazar, The McBans ($20 in advance at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/938462646037)
Gordon Best Theatre
216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 876-8884
Thursday, October 17
8pm - Jenina MacGilvray "Perseids" album release w/ The Silver Hearts, José Contreras, Benj Rowland ($20 at door)
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)
Saturday, November 23
8pm - Russell DeCarle ($30 in advance, $35 at door)
Saturday, December 7
8pm - The Weber Brothers ($30 at door)
Haven Brewing Co.
687 Rye St., Unit 6, Peterborough
705-743-4747
Saturday, October 19
6-9pm - Ian Clement
Jethro's Bar + Stage
137 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-931-0617
Thursday, October 17
10pm-12am - The Union (PWYC)
Friday, October 18
6-8pm - Carpe Noctem; 8-10pm - Live music TBA; 10pm-1am - Waylon Napadogan Band w/ The Tortoise, The Hare & The Millionaire
Saturday, October 19
7-9pm - Hank Williams Tribute ft The Kensington Hillbillys (PWYC, $20 suggested); 10pm-1am - Caitlin O'Connor & Friends
Sunday, October 20
3-6pm - Blues jam w/ Al Black and guests
The John at Sadleir House
751 George St. N., Peterborough
705-742-3686
Friday, October 18
7:30pm - Beef Boys, Intimidators, and Anomalia ($15 in advance at https://www.sadleirhouse.ca/concerts)
Saturday, October 19
8:30pm - Babe Chorus presents Practical Magic: A Halloween Music & Drag Show ft Sahira Q., Magnolia Cox, and Missy Knott ($15 in advance at https://www.sadleirhouse.ca/concerts, $20 at door)
Kawartha Country Wines
2452 County Road 36,, Buckhorn
705-657-9916
Friday, October 18
6-9pm - Dinner & Jazz Night ft Carling Stephen & Rob Phillips ($75 plus tax, in advance at https://kawarthacountrywines.ca/products/dinner-music-night)
Kelly's Homelike Inn
205 3rd Street, Cobourg
905-372-3234
Friday, October 18
7-10pm - Jeff Biggar.
Saturday, October 19
4-8pm - Full Tilt
The Locker at The Falls
9 Lindsay St., Fenelon Falls
705-887-6211
Saturday, October 19
7-10pm - Larry Shepherd (no cover)
The Lounge in the Hollow Valley Lodge
1326 Kawagama Lake Rd., Dorset
705-766-1980
Friday, October 18
8pm - Sean Cotton and the New Locals ($35 in advance at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1028975632817)
Saturday, October 19
8pm - Neil Young Legacy ($30 in advance at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1037956053497)
Mainstreet Bar & Grill
1939 Lakehurst Road, Buckhorn
(705) 657-9094
Saturday, October 19
8pm - Jay Ezs
McGillicafey's Pub & Eatery
13 Bridge St.. N., Hastings
(705) 696-3600
Thursday, October 17
7-11pm - Karaoke
McThirsty's Pint
166 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 743-2220
Friday, October 18
9pm-1am - Jordan Thomas
Saturday, October 19
9pm-1am - Eli Martin
Sunday, October 20
8pm - Open mic
Tuesday, October 22
8pm - Joanna & Danny
Wednesday, October 23
9pm - Kevin Foster
Olympia Restaurant
106 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-328-1444
Saturday, October 19
5-8:30pm - Live music TBA
Pig's Ear Tavern
144 Brock St., Peterborough
(705) 745-7255
Saturday, October 19
4pm - Wild Cards; 8pm - Tapes In Motion ($5)
Tuesday, October 22
9pm - Open stage
Wednesday, October 23
9pm - Karaoinke
The Publican House
300 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5743
Thursday, October 17
7-9pm - Mike Graham
Friday, October 18
7-9pm - Doug Horner
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078
Friday, October 18
8pm - High Waters Band
Saturday, October 19
8pm - Owen Wright
Rolling Grape Vineyard
260 County Rd 2, Bailieboro
705-991-5876
Thursday, October 17
5:30-8:30pm - Bread and Soul
Saturday, October 19
2-5pm - Michael Constantini
Coming Soon
Saturday, October 26
6-10pm - Jazz Night ft Sean Stanley Quartet ($25 at https://rollinggrape.com/jazznight/)
Royal Crown Pub & Grill
4 King St. E., Colborne
905-355-1900
Saturday, October 19
8-11pm - Good to Go (no cover)
Scenery Drive Restaurant
6193 County Road 45, Baltimore
905-349-2217
Saturday, October 19
5-7:30pm - Darren Bailey
The Social Pub
295 George St. N., Peterborough
705-874-6724
Saturday, October 19
1-4pm - PMBA Deluxe Live ft host band HBH (Hiney, Black & Hovercraft) w/ spotlight musician Jeanne Truax ($10 donation suggested)
Sticks Sports Pub
500 George St. S., Peterborough
(705) 775-7845
Friday, October 18
7pm - The Hippie Chicks w/ Katie Bath
Tap & Tonic Pub & Bistro
18-22 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 947-2333
Thursday, October 17
7-10pm - Joan Lamore
The Thirsty Goose
63 Walton St., Port Hope
Friday, October 18
8pm-12am - Matt Marcuz
Saturday, October 19
8pm-12am - Will O’Neill
Wednesday, October 23
8-11pm - Karaoke for a Cause (in support of Bereaved Families of Durham Region)
The Venue
286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008
Wednesday, October 23
7:30pm - Sebastian Bach ($55.28 general admission, $371.23 VIP in advance at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/996432435237)
VIDEO: "What Do I Got To Lose" - Sebastian Bach
Coming Soon
Saturday, November 2
8pm - Rick Campanelli's Ultimate 90s Experience ft Wing Night (Toronto hip hop and R&B cover band) and Simone Denny and Choclair ($41.26 in advance at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/970237425257)
