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, December 5 to Wednesday, December 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
Friday, December 6
5-8pm - Kevin Foster (no cover)
Coming Soon
Saturday, December 14
12:30-3:30PM - A Celtic Christmas ft Glen Cardus and Fiddling Jay (no cover)
Arthur's Pub
930 Burnham St., Cobourg
(905) 372-2105
Thursday, December 5
8-10:30pm - Open mic w/ Bruce Longman
Friday, December 6
8-11pm - James Higgins
Saturday, December 7
8-11pm - Steve Battig
Monday, December 9
7:30-9:30pm - Local talent night ft Ryan Scott
Bar 379 - The Old Twisted Wheel
379 Water St., Peterborough
705-742-0777
Thursday, December 5
9pm - Pop Punk Karaoke
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, December 5
7-10pm - Jazz & Blues Night ft. Rob Phillips
Friday, December 6
5-8pm - Charlie Horse; 9pm - Misfits In Action
Saturday, December 7
5-8pm - Broke Down Country Christmas w/ Jeanne Truax; 9pm - Odd Man Rush
Sunday, December 8
4-7pm - Bluegrass Menagerie
Monday, December 9
7-10pm - Crash & Burn w/ Rick & Gailie
Tuesday, December 10
6-10pm - Open mic w/ Joslynn Burford
Wednesday, December 11
6-9pm - Blues & Roots Dance Party hosted by Dave Tough and The Scholars
Coming Soon
Friday, December 13
5-8pm - Taylor Abrahamse; 9pm - Between The Static
Saturday, December 14
5-8pm - Daelin Henschel; 9pm - Keith Guy Band
Sunday, December 15
4-7pm - Washboard Hank & The Wringers
Boston Pizza Lindsay
435 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-328-0008
Friday, December 6
8-11pm - Bob Butcher
Wednesday, December 11
8-11pm - Karaoke
Cat & The Fiddle Cobourg
38 Covert St., Cobourg
(905) 377-9029
Friday, December 6
8pm - Karaoke w/ Cait
Saturday, December 7
8-11pm - Bruce Longman
The Cow & Sow Eatery
38 Colborne St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-5111
Coming Soon
Saturday, December 14
7-10pm - Open mic w/ Shannon Roszell
Crook & Coffer
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-876-0505
Friday, December 6
7:30-10:30pm - Mike & Jeremy
Saturday, December 7
2:30-4:30pm - Kate Kelly; 7:30-10:30pm - James Higgins
Erben Eatery & Bar
379 George St. N., Peterborough
705-874-8379
Thursday, December 5
5-7pm - The Groove Lounge w/ Doug McLean
Friday, December 6
9pm - Karaoke
Monday, December 9
5-7pm - The Groove Lounge w/ Doug McLean
Tuesday, December 10
8pm - Karaoke w/ Ian Clement
Wednesday, December 11
8-11pm - Open mic
Ganaraska Brewing Company
33 Mill St., Port Hope
905-885-9029
Saturday, December 7
7pm - Amanda & Steven
Sunday, December 8
2-5pm - Open mic w/ Mark Sepic
Wednesday, December 11
6:30pm - Live music TBA
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Saturday, December 7
2-6pm - Marty and the Mojos
Coming Soon
Sunday, December 15
2-6pm - A Ganny Country Christmas Show ft Mike McGiverin & Borderline Express w/ special guests (no cover)
Gordon Best Theatre
216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 876-8884
Saturday, December 7
7:30pm - A Weber Brothers Christmas, with portion of proceeds to Right To Heal PTBO ($30 in advance at https://thegordonbest.com/purchase-tickets-online or at the door)
VIDEO: "When Christmas Falls on Peterborough" - The Weber Brothers
Graz Restobar
38 Bolton St., Bobcaygeon
705-738-6343
Friday, December 6
8pm - Jam Night
Saturday, December 7
8pm - Brad Renaud
Jethro's Bar + Stage
137 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-931-0617
Thursday, December 5
8-10pm - Jeanne Truax and Friends; 10pm-12am - The Union
Friday, December 6
6-8pm - Washboard Hank; 8-10pm - Live music TBA; 10pm-1am - Live music TBA
Saturday, December 7
6-8pm - Dirty Pat Walsh; 8-10pm - Ryan Naismith Band; 10pm-1am - Diamond Dave & The Smoke Eaters
Sunday, December 8
3-6pm - Family-friendly Blues Jam
The John at Sadleir House
751 George St. N., Peterborough
705-742-3686
Friday, December 6
8:30pm - Arthur Corporate Office Holiday Mixer featuring Yackbard, Zoftig, My Fair Lady ($15 at the door or in advance at https://www.sadleirhouse.ca/concerts)
Saturday, December 7
7pm - Food Not Bombs Benefit w/ Dave Tough & John Baker ($15 in advance at https://www.sadleirhouse.ca/concerts, $15 or PWYC at the door)
Coming Soon
Friday, December 20
8:30pm - An Intimate Evening w/ Valleyspeak, Intimidators, Gamekeeper ($15 at the door or in advance at https://www.sadleirhouse.ca/concerts)
Kelly's Homelike Inn
205 3rd Street, Cobourg
905-372-3234
Friday, December 6
7-10pm - Joe Bulger
Saturday, December 7
4-8pm - Retro Rocket
The Locker at The Falls
9 Lindsay St., Fenelon Falls
705-887-6211
Saturday, December 7
7-10pm - Derrick Seed (no cover)
McGillicafey's Pub & Eatery
13 Bridge St.. N., Hastings
(705) 696-3600
Thursday, December 5
7-11pm - Karaoke
Friday, December 6
7-11pm - Karaoke
McThirsty's Pint
166 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 743-2220
Friday, December 6
9pm-1am - Cale Crowe
Saturday, December 7
9pm-1am - Ryan Burton
Sunday, December 8
8pm - Open mic
Tuesday, December 10
8pm - Joanna & Danny Bronson
Wednesday, December 11
9pm - Kevin Foster
Olympia Restaurant
106 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-328-1444
Friday, December 6
5-8:30pm -Live music TBA (reservations recommended)
Pig's Ear Tavern
144 Brock St., Peterborough
(705) 745-7255
Friday, December 6
7-9pm - K. Long & Cheyenne Buck (no cover)
Saturday, December 7
8pm - The Venisons and Sun Ra Ra Ra ($5)
Sunday, December 8
3pm - Pays d'en Haut
Tuesday, December 10
9pm - Open stage
Wednesday, December 11
9pm - Karaoinke
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078
Friday, December 6
7pm - Karaoke w/ Ian Clement
Saturday, December 7
8pm - Earl & Kenny
Rolling Grape Vineyard
260 County Rd 2, Bailieboro
705-991-5876
Thursday, December 5
5:30-8:30pm - Johanna Fischer-Vanderleeuw
Sunday, December 8
2-5pm - The Cruzers
Royal Crown Pub & Grill
4 King St. E., Colborne
905-355-1900
Thursday, November 28
8pm - Open mic
Saturday, November 30
8pm - Rocky & Jay (no cover)
The Social Pub
295 George St. N., Peterborough
705-874-6724
Saturday, December 7
2-5pm - Chris Cuddy benefit ft Pat Temple and the HiLo Players, Russell deCarle and Steve Briggs, Washboard Hank and Sweet Muriel, Dennis O'Toole w/ Old Soul, Al Black, Dave MacQuarrie, Andy Pryde, Pineapple Frank Barth (donations appreciated)
Coming Soon
Saturday, December 21
1-4pm - PMBA Deluxe Live ft host band Diamond Dave & The Smoke Eaters w/ spotlight musician Vancamp ($10 donation suggested)
Sticks Sports Pub
500 George St. S., Peterborough
(705) 775-7845
Friday, December 6
7pm - Mike & Rob of High Waters Band
Tap & Tonic Pub & Bistro
18-22 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 947-2333
Thursday, December 5
7-10pm - Justin Cooper
The Thirsty Goose
63 Walton St., Port Hope
Friday, December 6
8pm-12am - Bruce Longman
Saturday, December 7
8pm-12am - Cale Crowe
