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, July 17 to Wednesday, July 23.
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).
100 Acre Brewing Co.
390 Ashburnham Dr., Peterborough
705-243-2444
Thursday, July 17
5-8pm - Ryan Forsythe (no cover)
Saturday, July 19
5-8pm - Camilo Restrepo (no cover)
Amandala's
375 Water St., Peterborough
(705) 749-9090
Sunday, July 20
6-8pm - Dinner & Jazz featuring Mike Graham and Victoria Yeh (reservations recommended)
Arthur's Pub
930 Burnham St., Cobourg
(905) 372-2105
Thursday, July 17
8-10:30pm - Open mic w/ Bruce Longman
Friday, July 18
8-11pm - Live music TBA
Saturday, July 19
8-11pm - Live music TBA
Monday, July 21
7:30-9:30pm - Local talent night ft musician TBA
Bancroft Eatery and Brew Pub
4 Bridge St., Bancroft
(613) 332-3450
Thursday, July 17
7pm - Andrew Irving
Friday, July 18
7-10pm - The Griddle Pickers (no cover)
Belly's Lakeside Bar + Restaurant
17 Fire Route 82B, Buckhorn
705- 931-4455
Friday, July 18
6-8pm - Lizeh Basciano
Saturday, July 19
6-8pm - Blue Hazel
Sunday, July 20
1-3pm - Davey Boy
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, July 17
7-10pm - Jazz & Blues Night ft. Carling Stephen & Rob Phillips
Friday, July 18
5-8pm - Charlie Horse; 9pm - Still Picking Country
Saturday, July 19
5-8pm - The Colton Sisters; 9pm - High Waters Band
Sunday, July 20
4-7pm - Washboard Hank & The Wringers
Monday, July 21
7-10pm - Crash & Burn w/ Rick & Gailie
Tuesday, July 22
6-10pm - Open mic w/ Joslynn Burford
Wednesday, July 23
6-9pm - Colin Cutler & Sarah Greene
Coming Soon
Friday, July 25
5-8pm - Chris Devlin; 9pm - Pop Machine
Saturday, July 26
5-8pm - Derrick Seed; 9pm - The Hounds of Thunder
Sunday, July 27
4-7pm - Dennis O'Toole & Old Soul
Bonnie View Inn Dockside Patio
2713 Kashagawigamog Lake Rd., Haliburton
800-461-0347
Wednesday, July 23
5-8pm - Cam Galloway
Boshkung Social - Boshkung Brewing Co.
20 Water St., Minden
705-809-0512
Thursday, July 17
6pm - Cam Galloway
Saturday, July 19
3pm - Beach Patio Party w/ Van Hillert
Sunday, July 20
2pm - Will Surphlis
Boston Pizza Lindsay
435 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-328-0008
Thursday, July 17
8-11pm - Open mic and karaoke
Friday, July 18
8-11pm - Geordy Craig
Capers Tap House
28 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 653-5262
Friday, July 18
8-11pm - Scott & Cindy
The Cheese Trap
13 Park Way, Campbellford
705-947-2232
Friday, July 18
5-8pm - Allan Vanderbogart
Sunday, July 20
5-8pm - Hounds of Thunder
Coach & Horses Pub
16 York St. S., Lindsay
(705) 328-0006
Thursday, July 17
9pm-1am - Karaoke w/ DJ Ross
Friday, July 18
8pm - Postman Dan
Saturday, July 19
2-5pm - Live music TBA; 10pm-2am - Karaoke w/ DJ Ross
Crook & Coffer
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-876-0505
Thursday, July 17
7-9:30pm - Open stage w/ Diamond Dave (originals only, no covers)
Friday, July 18
7:30-10:30pm - Cam Fraser
Saturday, July 19
2:30-4:30pm - Sean Hully; 7:30-10:30pm - Chris Collins
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Saturday, July 19
6-9pm - Bill Black
Sunday, July 20
4-7pm - North Country Express
Tuesday, July 22
5-9pm - Gary & The Rough Ideas
Coming Soon
Saturday, July 26
7:30pm - Ian Reid ($20 in advance at https://dominionhotel.gpr.globalpaymentsinc.ca)
Saturday, August 16
7:30pm - Ian Tamblyn ($30 in advance at https://dominionhotel.gpr.globalpaymentsinc.ca)
Ganaraska Brewing Company
33 Mill St., Port Hope
905-885-9029
Saturday, July 19
7-9pm - Chris Devlin
Sunday, July 20
2-5pm - Open mic w/ Garrett Graham
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Saturday, July 19
2-6pm - Stone Slinger (no cover)
The Granite
45 Bridge St. W., Bancroft
613-332-1500
Saturday, July 19
5-8pm - Jimmy Covers
Graz Restobar
38 Bolton St., Bobcaygeon
705-738-6343
Friday, July 18
8pm - Jam Night
Saturday, July 19
7:30-9:30pm - TJ Shirk
Haliburton Highlands Brewing
15543 Highway 35, Carnarvon
705-754-2739
Friday, July 18
7-9pm - Bill Black
Saturday, July 19
2-4pm - Chris Smith
Sunday, July 20
2-4pm - Victor Morgado
Jethro's Bar + Stage
137 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-931-0617
Thursday, July 17
8-10pm - Kelly McMichael w/ Absolute Losers ($20 suggested donation of free w/ merchandise purchase)
Friday, July 18
8-10pm - Michelle Möran and James Miranda; 10pm-12am - The Space Heaters
Saturday, July 19
8-10pm - Dandelion Highway; 10pm-12am - Tapes in Motion
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Sunday, July 20
3-6pm - Blues jam
Wednesday, July 23
8-10pm - Rory Taillon; 10pm - The Space Heaters
The John at Sadleir House
751 George St. N., Peterborough
705-742-3686
Friday, July 18
8:30pm - Horseman Pass By w/ Connor Bennett, Sunny Malik ($20 in advance at https://www.ticketscene.ca/events/54606/)
Coming Soon
Friday, July 25
8:30pm - By Divine Right w/ Valleyspeak, Jenina MacGillivray ($20 in advance at https://www.ticketscene.ca/events/53278/)
Saturday, July 26
8pm - Shockwire w/ Pulsar, Mourning Wood ($20 in advance at https://www.ticketscene.ca/events/54605/)
Kawartha Country Wines
2452 County Road 36,, Buckhorn
705-657-9916
Sunday, July 20
1-4pm - Rick & Gailie Band (no cover)
Kelly's Homelike Inn
205 3rd Street, Cobourg
905-372-3234
Friday, July 18
7-10pm - Joe Bulger
Saturday, July 19
4-8pm - The Doncasters
The Light House Lounge & Grill
92 George St., Peterborough
705-957-8864
Sunday, July 20
1-5pm - Bob Butcher
The Locker at The Falls
9 Lindsay St., Fenelon Falls
705-887-6211
Thursday, July 17
7:30-10pm - Open mic w/ Rick Huges
Saturday, July 19
5:30-8:30pm - Mike Rewegan
Mainstreet Bar & Grill
1939 Lakehurst Road, Buckhorn
(705) 657-9094
Friday, July 18
8pm - Tami J Wilde
Saturday, July 19
8pm - Randy Avery
McThirsty's Pint
166 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 743-2220
Friday, July 18
9pm-1am - Cale Crowe
Saturday, July 19
9pm-1am - Will O'Neill
Sunday, July 20
8pm - Karaoke and open mic
Tuesday, July 22
8pm - Joanna & Danny Bronson
Wednesday, July 23
8pm - Kevin Foster
The Mill Restaurant and Pub
990 Ontario St., Cobourg
(905) 377-8177
Thursday, July 17
6-9pm - Little Lake
Muddy's Pit BBQ
3247 County Rd. 2, Keene
(705) 295-1255
Sunday, July 20
3-6pm - Michelle Möran and friends
Olympia Restaurant
106 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-328-1444
Friday, July 18
5-8:30pm - Live music TBA (reservations recommended)
Pattie House Smokin' Barbecue
6675 Highway 35, Coboconk
(705) 454-8100
Saturday, July 19
7pm - Rock Showcase ft Connor Gains, Robin Benedict, The Band That Has No Name ($10 in advance at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1432411213499)
Pig's Ear Tavern
144 Brock St., Peterborough
(705) 745-7255
Saturday, July 19
9pm - JJ Swinn & The Swindlers w/ Colour TV in Every Room ($5)
Tuesday, July 22
9pm - Open stage
Wednesday, July 23
9pm - Karaoinke
Riverside Grill & Gazebo at Holiday Inn
150 George St, Peterborough
705-740-6564
Friday, July 18
6-10pm - Gunslingers (no cover)
Sunday, July 20
1-5pm - Chad Driscoll (no cover)
Rolling Grape Vineyard
260 County Rd 2, Bailieboro
705-991-5876
Thursday, July 17
5:30-8:30pm - Kevin Foster
Sunday, July 20
2-5pm - TJ Shirk
Royal Crown Pub & Grill
4 King St. E., Colborne
905-355-1900
Saturday, July 19
8pm - Nitetime Drive (no cover)
Scenery Drive Restaurant
6193 County Road 45, Baltimore
905-349-2217
Saturday, July 19
5-7:30pm - Mike Tremblay
The Social Pub
295 George St. N., Peterborough
705-874-6724
Saturday, July 19
1-4pm - PMBA presents Jane Archer & Friends w/ Jane Lamore (no cover, donations appreciated)
Springville Tap n' Grill
2714 Brown Line, Peterborough
(705) 876-9994
Friday, July 18
7pm - Karaoke Party
Tap & Tonic Pub & Bistro - Campbellford
18-22 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 947-2333
Thursday, July 17
7-10pm - Mike & Susanne
Tap & Tonic Pub & Bistro - Marmora
16 Forsyth St., Marmora
613-666-9767
Thursday, July 17
7-10pm - Bob Butcher
TheBack40 Smoke House
217 Fairbairn Rd., Bobcaygeon
705-928-0270
Friday, July 18
6-9pm - Live music TBA
The Thirsty Goose
63 Walton St., Port Hope
Friday, July 18
8pm-12am - Brian Bracken
Saturday, July 19
8pm-12am - Cale Crowe
Wild Blue Yonder Pub at Elmhirst's Resort
1045 Settlers Line, Keene
(705) 295-4591
Tuesday, July 22
7pm - Tuned Up Tuesdays ft Al Black & The Steady Band ($10 cover for show only, $39.95 for BBQ & show)
Coming Soon
Tuesday, July 22
7pm - Tuned Up Tuesdays ft Fewings & Son ($10 cover for show only, $39.95 for BBQ & show)
