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, February 20 to Wednesday, February 26.
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).
Amandala's
375 Water St., Peterborough
(705) 749-9090
Coming Soon
Sunday, March 2
6-8pm - Dinner & Jazz featuring Mike Graham and Victoria Yeh (reservations recommended)
Arthur's Pub
930 Burnham St., Cobourg
(905) 372-2105
Thursday, February 20
8-10:30pm - Open mic w/ Bruce Longman
Friday, February 21
8-11pm - Ryan Forsythe
Saturday, February 22
8-11pm - Bruce Longman
Monday, February 24
7:30-9:30pm - Local talent night ft Ryan Scott
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, February 20
7-10pm - Jazz & Blues Night ft. Carling Stephen & Rob Phillips
Friday, February 21
5-8pm - Homestead Elite; 9pm - Pop Machine
Saturday, February 22
5-8pm - Christine Atrill & Mike Graham; 9pm - Wicklow
Sunday, February 23
4-7pm - Carter Combs
Monday, February 24
7-10pm - Crash & Burn w/ Rick & Gailie
Tuesday, February 25
6-10pm - Open mic w/ Joslynn Burford
Wednesday, February 26
6-9pm - The Scholars
Coming Soon
Friday, February 28
5-8pm - Gailie's Birthday Show; 9pm - Woodhouse Crooks
Saturday, March 1
5-8pm - Daelin Henschel; 9pm - The Detweilers
Sunday, March 2
4-7pm - Dennis O'Toole & Old Soul
Wednesday, March 5
6-9pm - The Scholars
Boston Pizza Lindsay
435 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-328-0008
Thursday, February 20
8-11pm - Karaoke
Friday, February 21
8-11pm - Darren Bailey
Cat & The Fiddle Cobourg
38 Covert St., Cobourg
(905) 377-9029
Friday, February 21
8pm - Karaoke w/ Cait Sheppard
Coach & Horses Pub
16 York St. S., Lindsay
(705) 328-0006
Thursday, February 20
9pm-1am - Karaoke with DJ Ross
Crook & Coffer
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-876-0505
Friday, February 21
8:30pm - Karaoke w/ Stoeten
Saturday, February 22
2:30-4:30pm - The Skelligs; 7:30-10:30pm - Greg Thomas
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Sunday, February 23
3-6pm - North of Seven (no cover)
Coming Soon
Tuesday, March 4
5pm - Gord Kidd
Ganaraska Brewing Company
33 Mill St., Port Hope
905-885-9029
Saturday, February 22
7-9pm - Kevin Foster
Sunday, February 23
2-5pm - Open mic w/ Garrett Graham
Wednesday, February 26
6:30pm - Live music TBA
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Saturday, February 22
2-6pm - Bone Yard
Gordon Best Theatre
216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 876-8884
Friday, February 21
8pm - Impros All-Pros ($20 in advance at https://www.klusterfork.com/ or cash at the door)
Coming Soon
Wednesday, March 26
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)
Graz Restobar
38 Bolton St., Bobcaygeon
705-738-6343
Friday, February 21
7:30pm - Brennan Wilson & Dar Kimble
Saturday, February 22
7:30pm - Sean Jamieson
Honkey Tonk Angel Bar (Golden Wheel)
6725 Highway 7, Peterborough
(705) 749-6838
Coming Soon
Friday, February 28
7:30-10:30pm - Shuga w/ Rob Darling & Steven Van Trans of Bootleg XXX (no cover)
Saturday, March 15
8pm-12am - Bootleg XXX ($10)
Jethro's Bar + Stage
137 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-931-0617
Thursday, February 20
9pm-12am - Jeanne Truax & Friends w/ Kayla Howran
Friday, February 21
6-8pm - Carpe Noctem; 8-10pm - The Rose Coloured Glasses; 10pm - Live music TBA
Saturday, February 22
2-5pm - Blue Valentines (tribute to Willie P. Bennett, Chris Cuddy, and Joe Hall); 6-8pm - Newberry Family Variety Hour(s); 8-10pm - Peter Graham; 10pm-12am - Tapes In Motion "Holy Socialites" release show
VIDEO: "Blackie And The Rodeo King" - Willie P. Bennett (1977)
VIDEO: "Rock on" - Cris Cuddy
VIDEO: Nos Hablos Telephones - Joe Hall & The Continental Drift
Sunday, February 23
3-6pm - Blues jam w/ Al Black
The John at Sadleir House
751 George St. N., Peterborough
705-742-3686
Coming Soon
Friday, March 28
7:30-8:30pm - Open mic; 8:30pm - Yackbard w/ Harrison Ford F-150 and Bouquet ($10 in advance at https://www.ticketscene.ca/events/51263/ or PWYC, with proceeds to support families in Gaza)
Kelly's Homelike Inn
205 3rd Street, Cobourg
905-372-3234
Friday, February 21
7-10pm - Rocky & Jay
Saturday, February 22
4-8pm - Live music TBA
The Locker at The Falls
9 Lindsay St., Fenelon Falls
705-887-6211
Friday, February 21
7:30-10pm - Open Mic Night hosted by Rick Hughes
Saturday, February 22
7-9:30pm - Derrick Seed (no cover)
Mainstreet Bar & Grill
1939 Lakehurst Road, Buckhorn
(705) 657-9094
Friday, February 21
8pm - Brent & Margaret and friends
McGillicafey's Pub & Eatery
13 Bridge St.. N., Hastings
(705) 696-3600
Thursday, February 20
7-11pm - Karaoke
McThirsty's Pint
166 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 743-2220
Friday, February 21
9pm-1am - Harry Hannah
Saturday, February 22
9pm-1am - Davey Boy
Sunday, February 23
8pm - Karaoke and open mic
Tuesday, February 25
8pm - Joanna & Danny Bronson
Wednesday, February 26
8pm - Kevin Foster
Olympia Restaurant
106 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-328-1444
Saturday, February 22
5-8:30pm - Live music TBA
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, February 22
9pm - Runaway Twain ($5)
Tuesday, February 25
9pm - Open stage
Wednesday, February 26
9pm - Karaoinke
The Publican House
300 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5743
Coming Soon
Wednesday, March 5
5:30-9pm - PMBA Deluxe Live's "Intimate Live" series ft Russell deCarle w/ Steve Briggs ($50, includes pizza and show, available via e-transfer to )
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078
Saturday, February 8
8pm - High Waters Band
Rolling Grape Vineyard
260 County Rd 2, Bailieboro
705-991-5876
Sunday, February 23
3-6pm - Brad Renaud
Royal Crown Pub & Grill
4 King St. E., Colborne
905-355-1900
Saturday, February 22
8pm - Michael Tremblay (no cover)
Springville Tap n' Grill
2714 Brown Line, Peterborough
(705) 876-9994
Saturday, February 22
7pm - Karaoke
Sticks Sports Pub
500 George St. S., Peterborough
(705) 775-7845
Saturday, February 22
3-6pm - Maxwell McWilliams w/ Jack Freeman on piano (no cover)
Tap & Tonic Pub & Bistro
18-22 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 947-2333
Thursday, February 20
7-10pm - Justin Cooper
The Thirsty Goose
63 Walton St., Port Hope
Friday, February 21
8pm-12am - Brian Bracken
Saturday, February 22
8pm-12am - Harry Hannah
The Venue
286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008
Thursday, February 20
7pm - Steven Lee Olsen – Country Night In Canada Tour w/ JoJo Mason ($44.22 in advance at https://www.showpass.com/steven-lee-olsen-country-night-in-canada-peterborough/)
Friday, February 21
9pm - Skyzoo with Spark Houston, Zillah and Donny G, Gibb & Slim ($25 in advance at https://www.ticketweb.ca/event/skyzoo-with-spark-houston-zillah-the-venue-tickets/14097413)
Coming Soon
Friday, February 28
8pm - Crazy Little Thing - The Queen Experience ($20 in advance at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1131226211049)
