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, January 2 to Wednesday, January 8.
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, January 2
8-10:30pm - Open mic w/ Bruce Longman
Friday, January 3
8-11pm - Live music TBA
Saturday, January 4
8-11pm - Live music TBA
Monday, January 6
7:30-9:30pm - Local talent night ft musician TBA
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, January 2
7-10pm - Jazz & Blues Night ft. Carling Stephen & Rob Phillips
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
Monday, January 6
7-10pm - Crash & Burn w/ Rick & Gailie
Tuesday, January 7
6-10pm - Open mic w/ Joslynn Burford
Wednesday, January 8
6-9pm - The Scholars
Coming Soon
Friday, January 10
5-8pm - Johann Burkhardt; 9pm - The Ilk
Saturday, January 11
5-8pm - Sean Peever; 9pm - Vortexans
Sunday, January 12
4-7pm - Bluegrass Menagerie
Wednesday, January 15
6-9pm - The Scholars
Cat & The Fiddle Cobourg
38 Covert St., Cobourg
(905) 377-9029
Saturday, January 4
8-11pm - Errol Boucher
Crook & Coffer
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-876-0505
Thursday, January 2
7-9:30pm - Maggie Sabyan ft Mike MacCurdy
Friday, January 3
7:30-10:30pm - Mike MacCurdy and Jeremy Daignault
Saturday, January 4
7:30-10:30pm - Jimmy Breslin
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Tuesday, January 7
5pm - Gord Kidd
Dreams of Beans
141 Charlotte St., Peterborough
705-742-2406
Monday, January 6
1-2pm - Joslynn Burford
Ganaraska Brewing Company
33 Mill St., Port Hope
905-885-9029
Saturday, January 4
7-9pm - Bob Butcher
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Saturday, January 4
2-6pm - Live music TBA
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, January 3
8pm - Jam night
Jethro's Bar + Stage
137 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-931-0617
Thursday, January 2
Closed
Friday, January 3
Closed
Saturday, January 4
Closed
Sunday, January 5
Closed
The John at Sadleir House
751 George St. N., Peterborough
705-742-3686
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)
Kelly's Homelike Inn
205 3rd Street, Cobourg
905-372-3234
Saturday, January 4
4-8pm - Wicklow
McThirsty's Pint
166 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 743-2220
Friday, January 3
9pm-1am - Chris Collins
Saturday, January 4
9pm-1am - Michael Haas
Sunday, January 5
8pm - Open mic
Tuesday, January 7
8pm - Live music TBA
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)
Pig's Ear Tavern
144 Brock St., Peterborough
(705) 745-7255
Saturday, January 4
4-7pm - The Wild Cards (no cover, donations appreciated); 9pm - Generator Party: Unplugged
The Publican House
300 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5743
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, January 4
7-10pm - The Bridgenorth Boys
Royal Crown Pub & Grill
4 King St. E., Colborne
905-355-1900
Saturday, January 4
8pm - Live music TBA
Scenery Drive Restaurant
6193 County Road 45, Baltimore
905-349-2217
Coming Soon
Saturday, January 11
5-7:30pm - Kevin Parrish
The Social Pub
295 George St. N., Peterborough
705-874-6724
Coming Soon
Saturday, January 18
1-4pm - PMBA Deluxe Live ft host band Al Lerman & Friends w/ spotlight musician Michael Constantini ($10 donation suggested)
Tap & Tonic Pub & Bistro
18-22 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 947-2333
Thursday, January 2
7-10pm - Justin Cooper
The Thirsty Goose
63 Walton St., Port Hope
Friday, January 3
8pm-12am - Bruce Longman
Saturday, January 4
8pm-12am - Chris Collins
The Venue
286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008
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)
