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, November 14 to Wednesday, November 20.
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, November 14
8-10:30pm - Open mic w/ Bruce Longman
Friday, November 15
8-11pm - Brian McNamara
Saturday, November 16
8-11pm - Matt Marcuz
Monday, November 18
7:30-9:30pm - Local talent night ft Kurtis Stoker
Bar 379 - The Old Twisted Wheel
379 Water St., Peterborough
705-742-0777
Thursday, November 14
9pm - Disco Karaoke w/ Kaz
Friday, November 15
9pm - Ian Burton's Future Now Crimes in Your City Tour w/ Tumble
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, November 14
7-10pm - Jazz & Blues Night ft. Rob Phillips
Friday, November 15
5-8pm - Sean Hully; 9pm - Electric City Pulse
Saturday, November 16
5-8pm - Angela Saini; 9pm - High Waters Band
Sunday, November 17
4-7pm - Washboard Hank & The Wringers
Monday, November 18
7-10pm - Crash & Burn w/ Rick & Gailie
Tuesday, November 19
6-10pm - Open mic w/ Johann Burkhardt
Wednesday, November 20
6-9pm - Wednesday Night Rock & Roots w/ Dave Tough
Coming Soon
Friday, November 22
5-8pm - Kentucky; 9pm - The Hounds of Thunder
Saturday, November 23
5-8pm - Ky Anto; 9pm - The Bombshell Deluxe
Sunday, November 24
4-7pm - Lotus Wight
Wednesday, November 27
6-9pm - Wednesday Night Rock & Roots w/ Dave Tough
Boston Pizza Lindsay
435 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-328-0008
Friday, November 15
8-11pm - Pinky and Gerald
Wednesday, November 20
8-11pm - Karaoke
Crook & Coffer
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-876-0505
Thursday, November 14
7-9:30pm - Greg Thomas
Friday, November 15
8:30pm - Karaoke with Stoeten
Saturday, November 16
2:30-4:30pm - The Odd Combo; 7:30-10:30pm - The Sidehill Gougers
Erben Eatery & Bar
379 George St. N., Peterborough
705-874-8379
Thursday, November 14
5-7pm - The Groove Lounge w/ Doug McLean
Friday, November 15
9pm - Karaoke
Monday, November 18
5-7pm - The Groove Lounge w/ Doug McLean
Tuesday, November 19
8pm - Karaoke w/ Ian Clement
Wednesday, November 20
8-11pm - Open mic
Ganaraska Brewing Company
33 Mill St., Port Hope
905-885-9029
Friday, November 15
7-9pm - Karaoke Night w/ Chef Kody
Saturday, November 16
7-9pm - Garrett Graham
Sunday, November 17
2-5pm - Open mic w/ TJ Shirk
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Saturday, November 16
2-6pm - Dawgs
Coming Soon
Friday, November 22
8pm - Steve Mariner Band ($30 cash at The Ganny or Zap Records)
Gordon Best Theatre
216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 876-8884
Saturday, November 16
SOLD OUT - 8pm - Austin Carson Band w/ Irish Millie and the Tony Silvestri and Brandon Humphrey duo ($25 in advance at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1001031501167)
Coming Soon
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, November 15
8pm - Jesse Byers
Sunday, November 17
3pm - Kevin Foster
Jethro's Bar + Stage
137 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-931-0617
Thursday, November 14
8-10pm - Nicholas Campbell & The Two Metre Cheaters; 10pm-12am - The Union
Friday, November 15
6-8pm - Carpe Noctem; 8-10pm - Michelle Möran; 10pm-1am - The Pangea Project
Saturday, November 16
8-10pm - Live music TBA; 10pm-1am - The Russlin' Bears
Sunday, November 17
3-6pm - Blues jam w/ Al Black and guests
The John at Sadleir House
751 George St. N., Peterborough
705-742-3686
Saturday, November 16
8:30pm - Zoftig, Aidan Carney ($10 general admission in advance at https://www.sadleirhouse.ca/concerts or PWYC at door)
Kawartha Country Wines
2452 County Road 36,, Buckhorn
705-657-9916
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 15
7-10pm - Cale Crowe
Saturday, November 16
4-8pm - Marty & The Mojos
Mainstreet Bar & Grill
1939 Lakehurst Road, Buckhorn
(705) 657-9094
Friday, November 15
7:30pm - Karaoke hosted by DJ Ross
McGillicafey's Pub & Eatery
13 Bridge St.. N., Hastings
(705) 696-3600
Thursday, November 7
7-11pm - Karaoke
McThirsty's Pint
166 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 743-2220
Friday, November 15
9pm-1am - Michael Haas
Saturday, November 16
9pm-1am - Ryan Burton
Sunday, November 17
8pm - Open mic
Tuesday, November 19
8pm - Joanna & Danny
Wednesday, November 20
9pm - Kevin Foster
Moody's Bar & Grill
3 Tupper St., Millbrook
(705) 932-6663
Coming Soon
Wednesday, November 27
8pm - Open Mic Night hosted by Trevor James
Olympia Restaurant
106 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-328-1444
Friday, November 15
5-8:30pm -Live music TBA (reservations recommended)
Pie Eyed Monk Brewery
8 Cambridge St. N., Lindsay
(705) 212-2200
Coming Soon
Thursday, November 21
7pm - Boreal w/ winners of Kawartha Lakes Alliance of Singer-Songwriters Youth Song Contest opening ($30 in advance at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/kawarthaartgallery/1434459)
Pig's Ear Tavern
144 Brock St., Peterborough
(705) 745-7255
Saturday, November 16
4-7pm - The Wild Cards; 8pm - Wax Mannequin, Beef Boys ($5)
Sunday, November 17
3-5pm - Chet Singh "Age of Rage" Album Release w/ Caylie, Selecta Gerhard Gephard, Lillian Allen (no cover)
Tuesday, November 19
9pm - Open stage
Wednesday, November 20
9pm - Karaoinke
Porch & Pint
172 Lansdowne St. E., Peterborough
(705) 750-0598
Sunday, November 17
2-5:30pm - Bob Adams and Joslynn Burford
The Publican House
300 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5743
Thursday, November 14
7-9pm - Chris Collins
Friday, November 15
7-9pm - Daelin Henschel.
Rolling Grape Vineyard
260 County Rd 2, Bailieboro
705-991-5876
Thursday, November 14
5:30-8:30pm - Mike Tremblett Jr.
Friday, November 15
5:30-8:30pm - Holiday Sip & Shop Market w/ Deanna Earle
Saturday, November 16
2-5pm - Holiday Sip & Shop Market w/ Bread & Soul
Royal Crown Pub & Grill
4 King St. E., Colborne
905-355-1900
Saturday, November 16
8pm - Dayz Gone (no cover)
Scenery Drive Restaurant
6193 County Road 45, Baltimore
905-349-2217
Saturday, November 16
5-7:30pm - Darren Bailey
The Social Pub
295 George St. N., Peterborough
705-874-6724
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)
VIDEO: "Howlin' For My Darling" performed by Al Black and The Steady Band (2013)
Springville Tap n' Grill
2714 Brown Line, Peterborough
(705) 876-9994
Saturday, November 16
7pm - Karaoke
Tap & Tonic Pub & Bistro
18-22 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 947-2333
Thursday, November 14
7-10pm - Tami J. Wilde
The Thirsty Goose
63 Walton St., Port Hope
Saturday, November 16
8pm-12am - Cale Crowe
The Venue
286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008
Coming Soon
Friday, November 22
8pm - Swollen Members - Bury The Hatchet Tour w/ Zaze, Oli, My City Records, Banditbbb ($25 early bird, $35 general admission, $100 VIP in advance at https://www.showpass.com/swollen-members-bury-the-hatchet-tour-w-moka-only-peterborough/)
