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 16 to Wednesday, January 22.
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 16
8-10:30pm - Open mic w/ Bruce Longman
Friday, January 17
8-11pm - Brian Bracken
Saturday, January 18
8-11pm - Davey Boy
Monday, January 20
7:30-9:30pm - Local talent night ft Ryan Scott
Bancroft Eatery and Brew Pub
4 Bridge St., Bancroft
(613) 332-3450
Saturday, January 18
8pm - Karaoke
Bar 379 - The Old Twisted Wheel
379 Water St., Peterborough
705-742-0777
Thursday, January 16
9pm - Karaoke
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, January 16
7-10pm - Jazz & Blues Night ft. Carling Stephen & Rob Phillips
Friday, January 17
5-8pm - Victoria Yeh & Mike Graham; 9pm - Misfits In Action
Saturday, January 18
5-8pm - dennis O'Toole & Old Soul; 9pm - The Hounds of Thunder
Sunday, January 19
4-7pm - Washboard Hank & The Wringers
Monday, January 20
7-10pm - Crash & Burn w/ Rick & Gailie
Tuesday, January 21
6-10pm - Open mic w/ Joslynn Burford
Wednesday, January 22
6-9pm - The Scholars
Coming Soon
Friday, January 24
5-8pm - Taylor Abrahamse; 9pm - Four Lanes Wide
Saturday, January 25
5-8pm - Brennen Sloan; 9pm - Jeanne Truax and The Jet Airliners
Sunday, January 26
4-7pm - Lotus Wight
Wednesday, January 29
6-9pm - The Scholars
Boston Pizza Lindsay
435 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-328-0008
Friday, January 17
8-11pm - Kevin Foster
Wednesday, January 22
8-11pm - Karaoke
Cat & The Fiddle Cobourg
38 Covert St., Cobourg
(905) 377-9029
Friday, January 17
8pm - Karaoke w/ Cait
Crook & Coffer
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-876-0505
Thursday, January 16
7-9:30pm - Ryan Van Loon
Friday, January 17
7:30-10:30pm - High Waters Trio
Saturday, January 18
2:30-4:30pm - Kate Kelly; 7:30-10:30pm - Greg Thomas
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Saturday, January 18
2-6pm - Ed Smith and The Even Squares
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)
Friday, March 28
8:30pm - VanCamp, I, the Mountain, and Kay Silver ($20 in advance at https://www.ticketscene.ca/events/50626/, $30 at door)
The Granite
45 Bridge St. W., Bancroft
613-332-1500
Saturday, January 18
5-8pm - Celtic Trinity
Graz Restobar
38 Bolton St., Bobcaygeon
705-738-6343
Friday, January 17
8pm - Jam night
Saturday, January 18
7:30pm - Kevin Foster
Coming Soon
Saturday, January 25
7pm - Four Lanes Wide
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 16
10pm-12am - The Union
Friday, January 17
6-8pm - Carpe Noctem; 8-10pm - Rico's Detention Club
Sunday, January 19
3-6pm - Blues jam w/ Al Black
Kawartha Country Wines
2452 County Road 36,, Buckhorn
705-657-9916
Coming Soon
Friday, February 14
6-9pm - Valentine’s Day Dinner & Music Night ft Carling Stephen and Rob Phillips ($79 per person at https://kawarthacountrywines.ca/products/dinner-music-night-fri-feb-14)
Kelly's Homelike Inn
205 3rd Street, Cobourg
905-372-3234
Saturday, January 18
4-8pm - The Homelike Alumni (Todd Garrison, Shaun Savoy, Jimmy Cruikshank, Dave O'Hara, Cameron Desormeaux)
The Locker at The Falls
9 Lindsay St., Fenelon Falls
705-887-6211
Friday, January 17
7:30-10pm - Open Mic Night hosted by Rick Hughes
The Lounge in the Hollow Valley Lodge
1326 Kawagama Lake Rd., Dorset
705-766-1980
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 17
8pm - SJ Riley
McGillicafey's Pub & Eatery
13 Bridge St.. N., Hastings
(705) 696-3600
Thursday, January 16
7-11pm - Karaoke
McThirsty's Pint
166 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 743-2220
Friday, January 17
9pm-1am - Will O'Neill
Saturday, January 18
9pm-1am - Chris Collins
Sunday, January 19
8pm - Open mic
Tuesday, January 21
8pm - Live music TBA
Wednesday, January 22
8pm - Live music TBA
The Muse Gallery & Cafe
23 Bridge St., Bancroft
613-332-1573
Saturday, January 18
6pm - The Salt Cellars ($25, tickets available at The Muse)
Pie Eyed Monk Brewery
8 Cambridge St. N., Lindsay
(705) 212-2200
Coming Soon
Saturday, March 15
7:30pm - St. Patrick's Day ft John Turner ($20 in advance at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1147434891649, $25 at door)
Pig's Ear Tavern
144 Brock St., Peterborough
(705) 745-7255
Saturday, January 18
4-7pm - The Wild Cards; 8pm - Jetson, Pink Leather Jackets, Pro Wrestling ($5)
Tuesday, January 21
9pm - Open stage
Wednesday, January 22
9pm - Karaoinke
The Publican House
300 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5743
Coming Soon
Wednesday, February 5
5:30-9pm - PMBA presents "Intimate Blues" ft Beau Dixon ($50 in advance at , includes wood-fired pizza)
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078
Friday, January 17
8pm - Joan Lamore
Saturday, January 18
8pm - KC Carter
Royal Crown Pub & Grill
4 King St. E., Colborne
905-355-1900
Thursday, January 16
8-11pm - Open mic hosted by MJ Hazzard & Kevin Parrish
Saturday, January 18
8pm - Cale Crowe (no cover)
The Social Pub
295 George St. N., Peterborough
705-874-6724
Saturday, January 18
1-4pm - PMBA Deluxe Live ft host band Al Lerman & Friends w/ spotlight musician Michael Constantini ($10 donation suggested)
VIDEO: Al Lerman's "Country-Fried Blues" promo reel
Springville Tap n' Grill
2714 Brown Line, Peterborough
(705) 876-9994
Saturday, January 18
7pm - Karaoke
Tap & Tonic Pub & Bistro
18-22 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 947-2333
Thursday, January 16
7-10pm - Mike & Suzanne
The Thirsty Goose
63 Walton St., Port Hope
Friday, January 17
8pm-12am - Cale Crowe
Saturday, January 18
8pm-12am - Jordan Thomas
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)
