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 26 to Wednesday, January 1, 2025.
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, December 26
8-10:30pm - Open mic w/ Bruce Longman
Friday, December 27
8-11pm - Bobby Cameron
Saturday, December 28
8-11pm - Ryan Forsythe
Monday, December 30
7:30-9:30pm - Local talent night ft Ladybird
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Friday, December 27
5-8pm -The Colton Sisters; 9pm - The Woodhouse Crooks ft Bridget Foley
Saturday, December 28
5-8pm - East Coast Holiday w/ Irish Millie & Luka Hall; 9pm - Night Howlers
Sunday, December 29
4-7pm - Odd Combo
Monday, December 30
7-10pm - Crash & Burn w/ Rick & Gailie
Tuesday, December 31
5-8pm - Brennan Sloan; 9pm-1am - New Year's Eve Party with Jane Archer & Blues to the Bone
Wednesday, January 1
3-6pm - New Year's Day Levy with Washboard Hank & The Wringers
Coming Soon
Friday, January 3
5-8pm -The Don Valley Drifters; 9pm - HBH
Saturday, January 4
5-8pm - Emily Burgess; 9pm - Jake Norris & The SideStreet Band
Sunday, January 5
4-7pm - Rock Bass Derby
Wednesday, January 8
6-9pm - The Scholars
Cat & The Fiddle Cobourg
38 Covert St., Cobourg
(905) 377-9029
Friday, December 27
8pm - Karaoke w/ Cait
Saturday, December 28
8-11pm - Dayz Gone
Tuesday, December 31
8pm - Tyler Cochrane
Cheeky Duck Vineyard
1786 Young's Point Rd., Lakefield
705-772-7311
Tuesday, December 31
6-9pm - New Year's Eve ft Jake Dudas
Crook & Coffer
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-876-0505
Friday, December 27
8:30pm - Karaoke w/ Stoeten
Saturday, December 28
2:30-4:30pm - The Skelligs; 7:30-10:30pm - Sean Conway
Erben Eatery & Bar
379 George St. N., Peterborough
705-874-8379
Friday, December 27
9pm - Karaoke
Monday, December 30
5-7pm - The Groove Lounge w/ Doug McLean
Tuesday, December 31
7pm - New Year's Eve - The Final Countdown ft Farewell Radio, Plague Beach, 7 Day Riot ($15 cover)
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Saturday, December 28
2-6pm - Harley and The Howlers
Gordon Best Theatre
216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 876-8884
Coming Soon
Wednesday, March 25
7-11:30pm - Danny Michel ($30 in advance at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1110880767279, $35 at the door)
Graz Restobar
38 Bolton St., Bobcaygeon
705-738-6343
Friday, December 27
8pm - Four Lanes Wide
Jethro's Bar + Stage
137 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-931-0617
Thursday, December 26
6-8pm - Silver Hearts Trio; 9pm-12am - The Swindlers
Friday, December 27
6-8pm - Chester Babcock Trio; 8-10pm - Dan Hick w/ Copperhead ft Lucy Ferrill & William MacCurdy; 10pm-1am - The Union
Saturday, December 28
6-8pm - Angie Hilts; 8-10pm - Ryan Scott; 10pm-1am - Tapes In Motion
Sunday, December 29
3-6pm - Blues jam w/ Al Black
Tuesday, December 31
10pm-1am - New Year's Eve ft Diamond Dave & The Smoke Eaters (no cover, PWYC)
The John at Sadleir House
751 George St. N., Peterborough
705-742-3686
Coming Soon
Saturday, January 4
8pm - My Fair Lady w/ Babe Chorus and Haus of Q ($20 at the door or in advance at https://www.sadleirhouse.ca/concerts)
Mainstreet Bar & Grill
1939 Lakehurst Road, Buckhorn
(705) 657-9094
Tuesday, December 31
8pm - New Year's Eve w/ The Hippie Chicks
McGillicafey's Pub & Eatery
13 Bridge St.. N., Hastings
(705) 696-3600
Thursday, December 26
7-11pm - Karaoke
Tuesday, December 31
8:30pm - New Year's Eve w/ Cindy & Scott
McThirsty's Pint
166 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 743-2220
Friday, December 27
9pm-1am - Cale Crowe
Saturday, December 28
9pm-1am - Jordan Thomas
Sunday, December 29
8pm - Open mic
The Muse Gallery & Cafe
23 Bridge St., Bancroft
613-332-1573
Coming Soon
Saturday, January 18
6pm - The Salt Cellars ($25, tickets available at The Muse)
Olympia Restaurant
106 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-328-1444
Friday, December 27
5-8:30pm -Live music TBA (reservations recommended)
Pig's Ear Tavern
144 Brock St., Peterborough
(705) 745-7255
Friday, December 27
9pm - Garbage Face
Saturday, December 28
8pm - Babe Chorus w/ Candace Buck and Nick Procychyn ($5)
Monday, December 30
9pm - Karaoinke
Tuesday, December 31
9pm - New Year's Eve ft Nicholas Campbell ($5)
The Publican House
300 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5743
Coming Soon
Wednesday, January 8
7-9pm - Dave Mowat & Clayton Yates ($50 in advance at , includes wood-fired pizza)
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078
Saturday, December 28
8pm - KC Carter
Tuesday, December 31
8:30pm - New Year's Eve w/ High Waters Band
Rolling Grape Vineyard
260 County Rd 2, Bailieboro
705-991-5876
Sunday, December 29
11am-2pm - Cale Crowe; 2-5pm - Michael Haas
Royal Crown Pub & Grill
4 King St. E., Colborne
905-355-1900
Saturday, December 28
8pm - Kevin Parrish & MJ Hazzard
Tuesday, December 31
8pm - New Year's Eve ft Kevin Parrish and Dayz Gone ($10)
Sticks Sports Pub
500 George St. S., Peterborough
(705) 775-7845
Friday, December 27
7-10pm - Tami J. Wilde, Katie Bath, Joslynn Burford
The Thirsty Goose
63 Walton St., Port Hope
Friday, December 27
8pm-12am - Jordan Thomas
Saturday, December 28
8pm-12am - Bruce Longman
Tuesday, December 31
9pm-1am - New Year's Eve w/ Brian Bracken ($100)
The Venue
286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008
Tuesday, December 31
9pm - Country New Year's ft Jeremy Macklin & Red Cup County ($75 at https://venueptbo.ca/)
Coming Soon
Friday, January 24
8pm - The Hip Machine - A Tragically Hip Show ($20 in advance at https://venueptbo.ca)
Saturday, January 25
8pm - Bedouin Soundclash – Acoustic Evenings ($39.95 in advance at https://venueptbo.ca)
