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 27 to Wednesday, March 5.
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
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 27
8-10:30pm - Open mic w/ Bruce Longman
Friday, February 28
8-11pm - Darren Bailey
Saturday, March 1
8-11pm - Live music TBA
Monday, March 3
7:30-9:30pm - Local talent night ft musician TBA
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, February 27
7-10pm - Jazz & Blues Night ft. Carling Stephen & Rob Phillips
Friday, February 28
5-8pm - Gailie's Birthday Show; 9pm - Woodhouse Crooks
Saturday, March 1
5-8pm - Daelin Henschel; 9pm - Dave Tough & The Scholars
Sunday, March 2
4-7pm - Dennis O'Toole & Old Soul
Monday, March 3
7-10pm - Crash & Burn w/ Rick & Gailie
Tuesday, March 4
6-10pm - Open mic w/ Joslynn Burford
Wednesday, March 5
6-9pm - The Scholars
Coming Soon
Friday, March 7
5-8pm - Victoria Yeh & Mike Graham; 9pm - Beau Dixon
Saturday, March 8
5-8pm - Truax, Sabyan & The Lady Loudmouths; 9pm - Jane Archer and Blues to the Bone
Sunday, March 9
4-7pm - Bluegrass Menagerie
Boston Pizza Lindsay
435 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-328-0008
Thursday, February 27
8-11pm - Karaoke
Friday, February 28
8-11pm - Derrick Seed
Cat & The Fiddle Cobourg
38 Covert St., Cobourg
(905) 377-9029
Saturday, March 1
8-11pm - Errol Boucher
Coach & Horses Pub
16 York St. S., Lindsay
(705) 328-0006
Thursday, February 27
6-9pm - Open Jam w/ Jesse Robinson; 9:30pm-1am - Karaoke with DJ Ross
Friday, February 28
7-10pm - Jonny Barefoot
Saturday, March 1
2-5pm - KC Carter
Crook & Coffer
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-876-0505
Thursday, February 27
7-9:30pm - Daryl Odderbreaux
Friday, February 28
7:30-10:30pm - Collin Ronald
Saturday, March 1
2-4pm - Daelin Henschel; 7:30-10:30pm - Doug Horner & Johann Burkhardt
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Tuesday, March 4
5pm - Gord Kidd
Faculty Bar (formerly Bar 379)
379 Water St., Peterborough
705-742-0777
Thursday, February 27
9pm - Karaoke hosted by Justine-Marie Williams
Friday, February 28
9pm - Goth Nite ft DJ Rivet
Fenelon Falls Brewing Co.
4 May St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 215-9898
Friday, February 28
7-10pm - Boots of Hazard
Ganaraska Brewing Company
33 Mill St., Port Hope
905-885-9029
Friday, February 28
7pm - Karaoke Night w/ host Erin Billings
Saturday, March 1
7-9pm - Darel Wernik
Sunday, March 2
2-5pm - Open mic w/ host TJ Shirk
Wednesday, March 5
6:30pm - Live music TBA
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Saturday, March 1
2-6pm - Marty and the Mojos
Gordon Best Theatre
216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 876-8884
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)
The Granite
45 Bridge St. W., Bancroft
613-332-1500
Saturday, March 1
5-8pm - Matt Smith
Graz Restobar
38 Bolton St., Bobcaygeon
705-738-6343
Friday, February 28
8pm - Jam Night
Saturday, March 1
7:30pm - Four Lanes Wide
Honkey Tonk Angel Bar (Golden Wheel)
6725 Highway 7, Peterborough
(705) 749-6838
Friday, February 28
7:30-10:30pm - Shuga w/ Rob Darling & Steven Van Trans of Bootleg XXX (no cover)
Coming Soon
Saturday, March 15
8pm-12am - Bootleg XXX ($10)
Jethro's Bar + Stage
137 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-931-0617
Thursday, February 27
6-8pm - Charlie Glasspool & Friends; 8-10pm - 2/3 Ain't Bad w/ Jordan Sukumaran; 10pm-12am - The Union
Friday, February 28
6-8pm - Chester Babcock Trio; 8-10pm - Andrew Queen & Not Dead Yet; 10pm-1am - Melissa Payne & Friends w/ Graven
VIDEO: "Just Enough" - Graven
Saturday, March 1
8-10pm - Live music TBA; 10pm-1am - Diamond Dave & The Smoke Eaters
Sunday, March 2
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)
Saturday, March 29
8pm - No Small Affair w/ Electrodriver ($15 in advance at https://www.ticketscene.ca/events/51337/)
Kelly's Homelike Inn
205 3rd Street, Cobourg
905-372-3234
Friday, February 28
7-10pm - The Robert Vance Project
Saturday, March 1
4-8pm - Cruise Control
The Locker at The Falls
9 Lindsay St., Fenelon Falls
705-887-6211
Saturday, March 1
7-9:30pm - John Turner (no cover)
McGillicafey's Pub & Eatery
13 Bridge St.. N., Hastings
(705) 696-3600
Thursday, February 27
7-11pm - Karaoke
McThirsty's Pint
166 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 743-2220
Friday, February 28
9pm-1am - Cale Crowe
Saturday, March 1
9pm-1am - Sean Jamieson
Sunday, March 2
8pm - Open mic
Tuesday, March 4
8pm - Joanna & Danny Bronson
Wednesday, March 5
8pm - Kevin Foster
Moody's Bar & Grill
3 Tupper St., Millbrook
(705) 932-6663
Wednesday, March 5
7-10pm - Open Mic Night hosted by Travis Eugene
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, March 1
4pm - Pet Rock Radio 2025 New Music Awards Nomination Party ft Luqman, Pollen Jesus, Postman Dan (no cover); 9pm - The Detention Club w/ Caitln O'Conner ($5)
Tuesday, March 4
6-8pm - McDonnel Street Gospel Quarter (no cover)
Wednesday, March 5
9pm - Karaoinke
The Publican House
300 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 874-5743
Friday, February 28
7-9pm - Daelin Henschel
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
Friday, February 28
7pm - Andy & The Boys (no cover)
Rolling Grape Vineyard
260 County Rd 2, Bailieboro
705-991-5876
Sunday, March 2
3-6pm - Hillary Dumoulin
Royal Crown Pub & Grill
4 King St. E., Colborne
905-355-1900
Saturday, March 1
8pm - Robert Vance (no cover)
Scenery Drive Restaurant
6193 County Road 45, Baltimore
905-349-2217
Saturday, March 1
5-7:30pm - Darren Bailey
Tap & Tonic Pub & Bistro
18-22 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 947-2333
Thursday, February 27
7-10pm - Tami J Wilde
The Thirsty Goose
63 Walton St., Port Hope
Friday, February 28
8pm-12am - Bruce Longman
Saturday, March 1
8pm-12am - Davey Boy
The Venue
286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008
Friday, February 28
8pm - Crazy Little Thing - The Queen Experience ($20 in advance at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1131226211049)
Coming Soon
Saturday, March 22
9pm - Wing Night (Hip-Hop and R&B cover band) ($25 in advance at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1098109488039)
