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, August 14 to Wednesday, August 20.
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, August 14
5-8pm - Zack Erickson (no cover)
Saturday, August 16
Cornhole Fundraising Tournament ($25) featuring live music by The Griddle Pickers (1-4pm) and Melodi Ryan (5-8pm)
Arthur's Pub
930 Burnham St., Cobourg
(905) 372-2105
Thursday, August 14
8-10:30pm - Open mic w/ Bruce Longman
Friday, August 15
8-11pm - Brian Bracken
Saturday, August 16
8-11pm - Bruce Longman
Monday, August 18
7:30-9:30pm - Local talent night ft Brian Richardson
Bancroft Eatery and Brew Pub
4 Bridge St., Bancroft
(613) 332-3450
Thursday, August 14
7pm - Andrew Irving
Belly's Lakeside Bar + Restaurant
17 Fire Route 82B, Buckhorn
705- 931-4455
Friday, August 15
6-8pm - Steve Waters
Saturday, August 16
6-8pm - Lizeh Basciano
Sunday, August 17
1-3pm - Bread & Soul
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, August 14
7-10pm - Jazz & Blues Night ft. Carling Stephen & Rob Phillips
Friday, August 15
5-8pm - Lizeh Basciano; 9pm-12am - Dave Tough & The Scholars
Saturday, August 16
5-8pm - Brennan Sloan; 9pm-12am - Julian Fuego & The Black Japanthers
Sunday, August 17
4-7pm - Bob Butcher
Monday, August 18
7-10pm - Crash & Burn w/ Rick & Gailie
Tuesday, August 19
6-10pm - Open mic w/ Joslynn Burford
Coming Soon
Friday, August 22
5-8pm - Joslynn Burford; 9pm-12am - Night Howlers
Saturday, August 23
5-8pm - Rocky Islander; 9pm-12am - High Waters Band
Sunday, August 24
4-7pm - Tex Mudslide
Bonnie View Inn Dockside Patio
2713 Kashagawigamog Lake Rd., Haliburton
800-461-0347
Wednesday, August 20
5-8pm - Rockin' Bobs
Boshkung Social - Boshkung Brewing Co.
20 Water St., Minden
705-809-0512
Thursday, August 14
6pm - Cam Galloway
Saturday, August 16
3pm - Beach Patio Party w/ Van Hillert
Sunday, August 17
2pm - Will Surphlis
Boston Pizza Lindsay
435 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-328-0008
Thursday, August 14
8-11pm - Open mic and karaoke
Friday, August 15
8-11pm - Darren Bailey
Burleigh Falls Inn
4791 Highway 28, Burleigh Falls
(705) 654-3441
Friday, August 15
6-8pm - Bob Butcher
Coach & Horses Pub
16 York St. S., Lindsay
(705) 328-0006
Thursday, August 14
9pm-1am - Karaoke w/ DJ Ross
Saturday, August 16
2-5pm - KC Carter; 10pm-2am - Karaoke w/ DJ Ross
Sunday, August 17
2:30-5:30pm - Asthma Kids
Crook & Coffer
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-876-0505
Thursday, August 14
7-9pm - Stu Ross
Friday, August 15
7:30-10:30pm - Cam Fraser
Saturday, August 16
2:30-4:30pm - Sean Hully; 7:30-10:30pm - Darryl Odderbreaux
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Saturday, August 16
7:30pm - Ian Tamblyn ($30 in advance at https://dominionhotel.gpr.globalpaymentsinc.ca)
Sunday, August 17
4-7pm - Jazz Bros
Tuesday, August 19
5-9pm - Van Hillert
Coming Soon
Saturday, August 30
7:30pm - Russell DeCarle Trio ($35 in advance at https://dominionhotel.gpr.globalpaymentsinc.ca)
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Saturday, August 16
2-6pm - Marty and the Mojos (no cover)
Coming Soon
Saturday, August 23
8:30pm - Port Hope Jazz presents Oakland Stroke ($35)
Saturday, September 6
8pm - Brooks & Bowskill ($30 cash at Zap Records or The Ganny)
Sunday, September 7
2pm - Brooks & Bowskill ($30 cash at Zap Records or The Ganny)
The Granite
45 Bridge St. W., Bancroft
613-332-1500
Saturday, August 16
5-8pm - Laura Keating
Haliburton Highlands Brewing
15543 Highway 35, Carnarvon
705-754-2739
Friday, August 15
7-9pm - Rich Howard
Saturday, August 16
2-4pm - Chris Smith
Sunday, August 17
2-4pm - Trina West
Jethro's Bar + Stage
137 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-931-0617
Friday, August 15
8-10pm -Dan Hick, Lucy Ferrill; 10pm-12am - Allura
Saturday, August 16
8-10pm - Ryan Naismith, Chris Gostling; 10pm-12am - Peterborough Folk Festival After Party w/ The Jet Airliners ft Jeanne Truax
Sunday, August 17
Closed (Jethro’s Blues Jam All Stars are playing at the Peterborough Folk Festival)
Wednesday, August 20
9pm - The Space Heaters
The John at Sadleir House
751 George St. N., Peterborough
705-742-3686
Friday, August 15
8:30pm - Peterborough Folk Festival presents Nixon Boyd (of Hollerado) w/ VanCamp and I, The Mountain ($25 in advance at https://www.ticketscene.ca/events/55033/)
VIDEO: "Every Time We Turn a Corner" - Nixon Boyd
Kawartha Country Wines
2452 County Road 36,, Buckhorn
705-657-9916
Sunday, August 17
1-4pm - Ralph Thrun (no cover)
Kelly's Homelike Inn
205 3rd Street, Cobourg
905-372-3234
Friday, August 15
7-10pm - Matt SImpson
Saturday, August 16
4-8pm - Shaun Savoy
The Locker at The Falls
9 Lindsay St., Fenelon Falls
705-887-6211
Thursday, August 14
7:30-10pm - Open mic w/ Rick Hughes
Saturday, August 16
5-8pm - Live music TBA
Sunday, August 17
1-4pm - Sean Jamieson
Mainstreet Bar & Grill
1939 Lakehurst Road, Buckhorn
(705) 657-9094
Friday, August 15
7:30pm - Karaoke hosted by DJ Ross
Saturday, August 16
7pm - Rob Donaldson
McGillicafey's Pub & Eatery
13 Bridge St.. N., Hastings
(705) 696-3600
Thursday, August 14
7-11pm - Karaoke
Sunday, August 17
1-3pm - Steph Morris
McThirsty's Pint
166 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 743-2220
Friday, August 15
9pm-1am - Jacob Henley
Saturday, August 16
9pm-1am - Cale Crowe
Sunday, August 17
8pm - Karaoke and open mic
Tuesday, August 19
8pm - Joanna & Danny Bronson
Wednesday, August 20
8pm - Kevin Foster
The Mill Restaurant and Pub
990 Ontario St., Cobourg
(905) 377-8177
Thursday, August 14
6-9pm - Midnight Crossing
Muddy's Pit BBQ
3247 County Rd. 2, Keene
(705) 295-1255
Sunday, August 17
3-6pm - Big Bad Jug Band
The Muse Gallery & Cafe
23 Bridge St., Bancroft
613-332-1573
Saturday, August 16
6-8pm - Eric Weiner (PWYC)
Pig's Ear Tavern
144 Brock St., Peterborough
(705) 745-7255
Friday, August 15
8pm - Peterborough Folk Festival presents B.A. Johnston w/ The Stavely Project ($5 at door)
Saturday, August 16
8pm - Peterborough Folk Festival presents The Silver Hearts ($5 at door)
Tuesday, August 19
9pm - Open stage
Wednesday, August 20
9pm - Karaoinke
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078
Friday, August 15
7pm - Karaoke w/ Ian Clement
Saturday, August 16
8pm - Brian Black
Rolling Grape Vineyard
260 County Rd 2, Bailieboro
705-991-5876
Thursday, August 14
5:30-8:30pm - Sean Jamieson
Sunday, August 17
2-5pm - Mike Tremblett
Royal Crown Pub & Grill
4 King St. E., Colborne
905-355-1900
Saturday, August 16
8pm - DJ Mary (no cover)
Scenery Drive Restaurant
6193 County Road 45, Baltimore
905-349-2217
Saturday, August 16
5-7:30pm - Mike Tremblay
The Social Pub
295 George St. N., Peterborough
705-874-6724
Saturday, August 16
1-4pm - PMBA presents Al Black & The Steady Band w/ Melissa Payne and Maddy Hope & Parker Farris (no cover, donations appreciated)
Springville Tap n' Grill
2714 Brown Line, Peterborough
(705) 876-9994
Friday, August 15
7pm - Karaoke Party
Tap & Tonic Pub & Bistro - Campbellford
18-22 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 947-2333
Thursday, August 14
7-10pm - Justin Cooper
Tap & Tonic Pub & Bistro - Marmora
16 Forsyth St., Marmora
613-666-9767
Thursday, August 14
7-10pm - Matt Marcuz
TheBack40 Smoke House
217 Fairbairn Rd., Bobcaygeon
705-928-0270
Thursday, August 14
6-9pm - Open mic
The Thirsty Goose
63 Walton St., Port Hope
Thursday, August 14
8:30-10pm - Road to Cultivate After Party ft Matt Bazinet
Friday, August 15
8pm-12am - Cale Crowe
Saturday, August 16
8pm-12am - Harry Hannah
Wild Blue Yonder Pub at Elmhirst's Resort
1045 Settlers Line, Keene
(705) 295-4591
Tuesday, August 19
7pm - Tuned Up Tuesdays ft Nicholas Campbell ($10 cover for show only, $39.95 for BBQ & show)
Coming Soon
Tuesday, August 26
7pm - Tuned Up Tuesdays ft Carling Stephen Band ($10 cover for show only, $39.95 for BBQ & show)
