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 31 to Wednesday, November 6.
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).
Amandala's
375 Water St., Peterborough
(705) 749-9090
Sunday, November 3
6-8pm - Dinner & Jazz featuring Mike Graham and Victoria Yeh (reservations recommended)
Arthur's Pub
930 Burnham St., Cobourg
(905) 372-2105
Thursday, October 31
8-10:30pm - Open mic w/ Bruce Longman
Friday, November 1
8-11pm - Live music TBA
Saturday, November 2
8-11pm - Live music TBA
Monday, November 4
7:30-9:30pm - Local talent night ft musician TBA
Bancroft Eatery and Brew Pub
4 Bridge St., Bancroft
(613) 332-3450
Coming Soon
Saturday, November 9
8pm - '80s Karaoke Night
Bar 379 - The Old Twisted Wheel
379 Water St., Peterborough
705-742-0777
Thursday, October 31
10pm-2am - Halloween Karaoke w/ DJ Kazzi Kaz
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, October 31
7-10pm - Jazz & Blues Night ft. Rob Phillips
Friday, November 1
5-8pm - Reverend Freddie Vendetta; 9pm - Misfits In Action
Saturday, November 2
5-8pm - Ball and Chain (Michael Ball and Jody Benjamin); 9pm - Jake Norris & The Side Street Band
Sunday, November 3
4-7pm - Blues in the Bottle
Monday, November 4
7-10pm - Crash & Burn w/ Rick & Gailie
Tuesday, November 5
6-10pm - Open mic w/ Johann Burkhardt
Wednesday, November 6
6-9pm - Live music TBA
Coming Soon
Friday, November 8
5-8pm - Bread & Soul; 9pm - Odd Man Rush
Saturday, November 9
5-8pm - Rick & Gailie Trio w/ Richard Simpkins; 9pm - Jane Archer and Blues to the Bone
Sunday, November 10
4-7pm - Bluegrass Menagerie
Boston Pizza Lindsay
435 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-328-0008
Friday, November 1
8-11pm - Darel Wernik
Wednesday, November 6
8-11pm - Karaoke
Cat & The Fiddle Cobourg
38 Covert St., Cobourg
(905) 377-9029
Friday, November 1
8pm - Halloween Karaoke
Coming Soon
Saturday, November 9
8-11pm - Kat Lovett
Claymore Pub & Table
95 King St. W., Cobourg
905-372-5231
Thursday, October 31
7-10pm - Halloween Karaoke
Coach & Horses Pub
16 York St. S., Lindsay
(705) 328-0006
Thursday, October 31
10pm - Halloween Karaoke
Crook & Coffer
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-876-0505
Friday, November 1
8:30pm - Karaoke
Saturday, November 2
2:30-4:30pm - Kate Kelly; 7:30-10:30pm - Brennon Wasson
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Friday, November 1
7:30pm - Open mic (no cover)
Tuesday, November 5
5pm - Gord Kidd
Erben Eatery & Bar
379 George St. N., Peterborough
705-874-8379
Thursday, October 31
5-7pm - The Groove Lounge w/ Doug McLean
Friday, November 1
9pm - Karaoke
Monday, November 4
5-7pm - The Groove Lounge w/ Doug McLean
Tuesday, November 5
8pm - Karaoke w/ Ian Clement
Wednesday, November 6
8-11pm - Open mic
Coming Soon
Friday, November 8
7pm-10:30pm - Pound of Flesh, Atria, No Small Affair, Ascension Blacklist, Lemur Wetsuit ($15 in advance at https://www.ticketscene.ca/events/49209, $20 at door)
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Saturday, November 2
2-6pm - Brave & Crazy
Coming Soon
Friday, November 8
8pm - Doc MacLean ($20 cash at The Ganny or Zap Records)
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)
Jethro's Bar + Stage
137 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-931-0617
Thursday, October 31
6-8pm - Silver Hearts Trio; 8-10pm - Russlin' Bears; 10pm-12am - The Union (PWYC)
Friday, November 1
6-8pm - Washboard Hank; 8pm - Michael C. Duguay
VIDEO: "Love Song of the Dump" - Washboard Hank with Benj Rowland
Sunday, November 3
3-6pm - Blues jam w/ Al Black and guests
The John at Sadleir House
751 George St. N., Peterborough
705-742-3686
Friday, November 1
8:30pm - Garbageface, Horseman Pass By, Normal Human Amount ($15 in advance at https://www.sadleirhouse.ca/concerts)
Kawartha Country Wines
2452 County Road 36,, Buckhorn
705-657-9916
Coming Soon
Friday, November 15
6-9pm - Dinner & Music Night ft. Mike Graham & Christine Atrill ($75 in advance at https://kawarthacountrywines.ca/)
Kelly's Homelike Inn
205 3rd Street, Cobourg
905-372-3234
Friday, November 1
7-10pm - Rocky & Jay
Saturday, November 2
4-8pm - Urban Rednecks
The Locker at The Falls
9 Lindsay St., Fenelon Falls
705-887-6211
Saturday, November 2
7-10pm - John Turner (no cover)
McGillicafey's Pub & Eatery
13 Bridge St.. N., Hastings
(705) 696-3600
Thursday, October 31
7-11pm - Halloween Karaoke
McThirsty's Pint
166 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 743-2220
Friday, November 1
9pm-1am - Jordan Thomas
Saturday, November 2
9pm-1am - Alyssa & Kyler
Sunday, November 3
8pm - Open mic
Tuesday, November 5
8pm - Joanna & Danny
Wednesday, November 6
9pm - Kevin Foster
Pie Eyed Monk Brewery
8 Cambridge St. N., Lindsay
(705) 212-2200
Coming Soon
Thursday, November 21
7pm - Boreal ($30 in advance at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/kawarthaartgallery/1434459)
Pig's Ear Tavern
144 Brock St., Peterborough
(705) 745-7255
Friday, November 1
8:45pm - It's Not The Gramps w/ Nearvana, Greed Day (Nothing Serious), The Ramones (My Fair Lady) (no cover)
Saturday, November 2
8pm - The Show That Hank Drank - Hank Williams tribute hosted by The Quartet of 50 ($5)
Sunday, November 3
3-7pm - Washboard Hank's 70th Birthday Bash ($10 at door)
VIDEO: "Daddy Couldn't Play the Fiddle" - Washboard Hank with Benj Rowland
Tuesday, November 5
9pm - Open stage
Wednesday, November 6
9pm - Karaoinke
The Publican House
300 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5743
Friday, November 1
7-9pm - Jake Dudas
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078
Friday, November 1
8pm - Halloween Karaoke w/ Ian Clement
Rolling Grape Vineyard
260 County Rd 2, Bailieboro
705-991-5876
Thursday, October 31
5:30-8:30pm - Brad Renaud
Sunday, November 3
2-5pm - Daniel O'Farrell
Royal Crown Pub & Grill
4 King St. E., Colborne
905-355-1900
Saturday, November 2
8pm - Halloween Party ft Little Lake Band (no cover)
Scenery Drive Restaurant
6193 County Road 45, Baltimore
905-349-2217
Saturday, November 2
5-7:30pm - Brian Bracken
The Social Pub
295 George St. N., Peterborough
705-874-6724
Coming Soon
Saturday, November 16
1-4pm - PMBA Deluxe Live ft host band Al Black and the Steady Band w/ spotlight musician Sam Allison aka Lotus Wight ($10 donation suggested)
Tap & Tonic Pub & Bistro
18-22 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 947-2333
Thursday, October 31
7-10pm - Justin Cooper
The Thirsty Goose
63 Walton St., Port Hope
Friday, November 1
8pm-12am - Bedford Bells
Saturday, November 2
8pm-12am - Bruce Longman
The Venue
286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008
Saturday, November 2
8pm - Rick Campanelli's Ultimate 90s Experience ft Wing Night, Simone Denny, Choclair ($41.26 in advance at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/970237425257)
