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 24 to Wednesday, October 30.
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).
Arthur's Pub
930 Burnham St., Cobourg
(905) 372-2105
Thursday, October 24
8-10:30pm - Open mic w/ Bruce Longman
Friday, October 25
8-11pm - Courtney Bowles
Saturday, October 26
8-11pm - Ryan Forsythe
Monday, October 28
7:30-9:30pm - Local talent night ft Matt Bazinet
Bar 379 - The Old Twisted Wheel
379 Water St., Peterborough
705-742-0777
Thursday, October 24
8pm - Sky Wallace w/ Ash Mallow and Sarah Jayne Riley ($20 in advance at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1053786787649, $25 at door)
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 24
7-10pm - Jazz & Blues Night ft. Rob Phillips
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
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Monday, October 28
7-10pm - Crash & Burn w/ Rick & Gailie
Tuesday, October 29
6-10pm - Open mic w/ Joslynn Burford
Wednesday, October 30
6-9pm - Wednesday Night Rock & Roots Dance ft Dave Tough & His Band
Coming Soon
Friday, November 1
5-8pm - Reverend Freddie Vendetta; 9pm - Misfits In Action
Saturday, November 2
5-8pm - Ball and Chain; 9pm - Jake Norris & The Side Street Band
Sunday, November 3
4-7pm - Blues in the Bottle
Boston Pizza Lindsay
435 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-328-0008
Friday, October 25
8-11pm - Live music TBA
Wednesday, October 30
8-11pm - Karaoke
Cat & The Fiddle Cobourg
38 Covert St., Cobourg
(905) 377-9029
Friday, October 25
8pm - Karaoke
Claymore Pub & Table
95 King St. W., Cobourg
905-372-5231
Thursday, October 24
7-10pm - Karaoke
Coach & Horses Pub
16 York St. S., Lindsay
(705) 328-0006
Saturday, October 26
10pm - Karaoke with DJ Ross
Crook & Coffer
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-876-0505
Thursday, October 24
7-9:30pm - Casey Bax
Friday, October 25
7:30-10:30pm -Johann Burkhardt
Saturday, October 26
2:30-4:30pm -The Skelligs
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Saturday, October 26
6-9pm - Gord Kidd and Friends
Erben Eatery & Bar
379 George St. N., Peterborough
705-874-8379
Thursday, October 24
5-7pm - The Groove Lounge w/ Doug McLean
Friday, October 25
9pm - Karaoke
Monday, October 28
5-7pm - The Groove Lounge w/ Doug McLean
Tuesday, October 29
8pm - Karaoke w/ Ian Clement
Wednesday, October 30
8-11pm - Open mic
Ganaraska Brewing Company
33 Mill St., Port Hope
905-885-9029
Friday, October 25
7-9pm - Karaoke w/ Erin Billings
Sunday, October 27
2-5pm - Open mic w/ Melodi Ryan
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
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)
Saturday, October 26
2-6pm Marty and The Mojos
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)
Saturday, November 23
8pm - Russell DeCarle ($30 in advance, $35 at door)
Saturday, December 7
8pm - The Weber Brothers ($30 at door)
Graz Restobar
38 Bolton St., Bobcaygeon
705-738-6343
Friday, October 25
8pm - Jam Night
Sunday, October 27
3pm - Brad Renaud
Jethro's Bar + Stage
137 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-931-0617
Thursday, October 24
8-10pm - A Sea of Gold & Burgundy w/ Brandon Agnew; 10pm-12am - The Union
Friday, October 25
6-8pm - Chester Babcock; 8-10pm - Stan Simon; 10pm-1am - The Griddle Pickers
Saturday, October 26
6-8pm - Newberry Family Variety Hours; 8-10pm - Peter Graham Band; 10pm-1am - Tapes in Motion
Sunday, October 27
3-6pm - Blues jam w/ Al Black and guests
The John at Sadleir House
751 George St. N., Peterborough
705-742-3686
Coming Soon
Friday, November 1
8:30pm - Garbageface, Horseman Pass By, Normal Human Amount ($15 in advance at https://www.sadleirhouse.ca/concerts)
Kelly's Homelike Inn
205 3rd Street, Cobourg
905-372-3234
Friday, October 25
7-10pm - Live music TBA
Saturday, October 26
4-8pm - Monkey Mountain
The Locker at The Falls
9 Lindsay St., Fenelon Falls
705-887-6211
Saturday, October 26
7-10pm - Shannon Roszell (no cover)
Mainstreet Bar & Grill
1939 Lakehurst Road, Buckhorn
(705) 657-9094
Friday, October 25
7:30pm - Karaoke hosted by DJ Ross
McGillicafey's Pub & Eatery
13 Bridge St.. N., Hastings
(705) 696-3600
Thursday, October 24
7-11pm - Karaoke
McThirsty's Pint
166 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 743-2220
Friday, October 25
9pm-1am - Ryan Burton
Saturday, October 26
9pm-1am - Chris Collins
Sunday, October 27
8pm - Open mic
Tuesday, October 29
8pm - Joanna & Danny
Wednesday, October 30
9pm - Kevin Foster
Olympia Restaurant
106 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-328-1444
Saturday, October 26
5-8:30pm - Live music TBA
Pig's Ear Tavern
144 Brock St., Peterborough
(705) 745-7255
Saturday, October 26
4pm - Wild Cards; 8pm - Father Turbo & The Garage Cult ($5)
Tuesday, October 29
9pm - Open stage
Wednesday, October 30
9pm - Karaoinke
The Publican House
300 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5743
Thursday, October 24
7-9pm - Chris McLeod
Friday, October 25
7-9pm - Chris Collins
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078
Saturday, October 26
8pm - KC Carter
Rolling Grape Vineyard
260 County Rd 2, Bailieboro
705-991-5876
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 26
8-11pm - Ian Conboy (no cover)
Scenery Drive Restaurant
6193 County Road 45, Baltimore
905-349-2217
Saturday, October 26
5-7:30pm - Kat Lovett
Tap & Tonic Pub & Bistro
18-22 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 947-2333
Thursday, October 24
7-10pm - Mike & Suzanne
The Thirsty Goose
63 Walton St., Port Hope
Friday, October 25
8pm-12am - Bruce Longman
Saturday, October 26
8pm-12am - Brian Bracken
The Venue
286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008
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)
