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 9 to Wednesday, January 15.
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 9
8-10:30pm - Open mic w/ Bruce Longman
Friday, January 10
8-11pm - Chris Devlin
Saturday, January 11
8-11pm - Bobby Cameron
Monday, January 13
7:30-9:30pm - Local talent night ft musician Garrett Graham
Bancroft Eatery and Brew Pub
4 Bridge St., Bancroft
(613) 332-3450
Coming Soon
Saturday, January 18
8pm - Karaoke
Bar 379 - The Old Twisted Wheel
379 Water St., Peterborough
705-742-0777
Thursday, January 9
9pm - Karaoke
Friday, January 10
8:30-11pm - The Hootenanny ft Blue Velour
Sunday, January 12
9pm - Karsyn Hip Hop Birthday Bash hosted by Luqman & DJ Taktikill w/ special guest performers
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, January 9
7-10pm - Jazz & Blues Night ft. Carling Stephen & Rob Phillips
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
Monday, January 13
7-10pm - Crash & Burn w/ Rick & Gailie
Tuesday, January 14
6-10pm - Open mic w/ Johann Burkhardt
Wednesday, January 15
6-9pm - The Scholars
Coming Soon
Friday, January 17
5-8pm - Victoria Yeh & Mike Graham; 9pm - Misfits In Action
Saturday, January 18
5-8pm - Gallagher Camacho; 9pm - The Hounds of Thunder
Sunday, January 19
4-7pm - Washboard Hank & The Wringers
Wednesday, January 22
6-9pm - The Scholars
Boston Pizza Lindsay
435 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-328-0008
Friday, January 10
8-11pm - Pinky & Gerald
Wednesday, January 15
8-11pm - Karaoke
Cat & The Fiddle Cobourg
38 Covert St., Cobourg
(905) 377-9029
Saturday, January 11
8-11pm - Ryan Scott
Crook & Coffer
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-876-0505
Friday, January 10
8:30pm - Karaoke w/ Stoeten
Saturday, January 11
7:30-10:30pm - Brennon Wasson
Ganaraska Brewing Company
33 Mill St., Port Hope
905-885-9029
Friday, January 10
7pm - Karaoke w/ Erin Billings
Saturday, January 11
7-9pm - Harry Hannah
Sunday, January 12
2-5pm - Open mic w/ Melodi Ryan
Wednesday, January 15
6:30pm - Live music TBA
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Saturday, January 11
2-6pm - Gator James Band
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 10
7:30pm - Deanna Earle
Saturday, January 11
7:30pm - Erin Blackstock
Honkey Tonk Angel Bar (Golden Wheel)
6725 Highway 7, Peterborough
(705) 749-6838
Coming Soon
Saturday, January 25
8pm - Montana Sky ($25)
Jethro's Bar + Stage
137 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-931-0617
Thursday, January 9
8-10pm - Jeanne Truax & Friends; 10pm-12am - The Union
Friday, January 10
10pm-12am - The Space Heaters
Saturday, January 11
10pm-12am - The Russlin' Bears
Sunday, January 12
3-6pm - Blues jam w/ Al Black
Kelly's Homelike Inn
205 3rd Street, Cobourg
905-372-3234
Saturday, January 11
4-8pm - The Doncasters
The Lounge in the Hollow Valley Lodge
1326 Kawagama Lake Rd., Dorset
705-766-1980
Saturday, January 11
6pm - Open jam
Coming Soon
Friday, January 31
8pm - Neil Young Legacy Band ($20 in advance at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1137900724699, $25 at door)
Saturday, February 1
8pm - Neil Young Legacy Band ($20 in advance at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1137940914909, $25 at door)
Mainstreet Bar & Grill
1939 Lakehurst Road, Buckhorn
(705) 657-9094
Friday, January 10
8pm - Auditory Nerve
McGillicafey's Pub & Eatery
13 Bridge St.. N., Hastings
(705) 696-3600
Thursday, January 9
7-11pm - Karaoke
McThirsty's Pint
166 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 743-2220
Friday, January 10
9pm-1am - Cale Crowe
Saturday, January 11
9pm-1am - Jordan Thomas
Sunday, January 12
8pm - Open mic
Tuesday, January 14
8pm - Live music TBA
Wednesday, January 15
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)
Olympia Restaurant
106 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-328-1444
Saturday, January 11
5-8:30pm - Live music TBA
Pig's Ear Tavern
144 Brock St., Peterborough
(705) 745-7255
Saturday, January 11
8pm - Melissa Payne w/ Nicholas Campbell, Brandon Munro, Aaron Hoffman, & Jeanne Truax ($5)
Tuesday, January 14
9pm - Open stage
Wednesday, January 15
9pm - Karaoinke
Porch & Pint
172 Lansdowne St. E., Peterborough
(705) 750-0598
Sunday, January 12
2-5:30pm - Joslynn Burford w/ Katie Bath
Royal Crown Pub & Grill
4 King St. E., Colborne
905-355-1900
Saturday, January 11
8pm - Michael Arthur Tremblay (no cover)
Scenery Drive Restaurant
6193 County Road 45, Baltimore
905-349-2217
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)
Springville Tap n' Grill
2714 Brown Line, Peterborough
(705) 876-9994
Coming Soon
Saturday, January 18
7pm - Karaoke Night
Tap & Tonic Pub & Bistro
18-22 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 947-2333
Thursday, January 9
7-10pm - Matt Marcuz
The Thirsty Goose
63 Walton St., Port Hope
Friday, January 10
8pm-12am - Michael Haas
Saturday, January 11
8pm-12am - Brian Bracken
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)
