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 28 to Wednesday, September 3.
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 28
5-8pm - Brennen Sloan (no cover)
Friday, August 29
5-8pm - Hugh Beresford (no cover)
Saturday, August 30
5-8pm - Sean Jamieson (no cover)
Monday, September 1
3-6pm - The Eastenders (no cover)
Wednesday, September 3
6-8pm - Open mic hosted by Brad Renaud
Arthur's Pub
930 Burnham St., Cobourg
(905) 372-2105
Thursday, August 28
8-10:30pm - Open mic w/ Bruce Longman
Friday, August 29
8-11pm - Brian Ferris
Saturday, August 30
8-11pm - Ryan Forsythe
Monday, September 1
7:30-9:30pm - Local talent night ft local musician TBA
Bancroft Eatery and Brew Pub
4 Bridge St., Bancroft
(613) 332-3450
Thursday, August 28
7pm - Andrew Irving
Friday, August 29
7-10pm - Jimmy Covers
Saturday, August 30
7-10pm - Near the Open
Belly's Lakeside Bar + Restaurant
17 Fire Route 82B, Buckhorn
705- 931-4455
Friday, August 29
1-3pm - Amber Lynn Rutherford; 4-6pm - Davey Boy; 7-9pm - Harry Hannah
Saturday, August 30
1-3pm - Adrien Boudreau; 4-6pm - MJ Hazzard Band; 7-9pm - Caitlin O'Connor
Sunday, August 31
1-3pm - Deanne Earle; 4-6pm - Chris Collins
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, August 28
7-10pm - Jazz & Blues Night ft. Carling Stephen & Rob Phillips
Friday, August 29
5-8pm - Chris Devlin; 9pm-12am - Jay Diem Band
Saturday, August 30
5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 9pm-12am - HBH (Chris Hiney, Al Black, JP Hovercraft)
Sunday, August 31
4-7pm - Dennis O'Toole & Old Soul (Michael O'Toole, Bryan Landry, Jim Leslie)
Monday, September 1
7-10pm - Crash & Burn w/ Rick & Gailie
Tuesday, September 2
6-10pm - Open mic w/ Joslynn Burford
Coming Soon
Friday, September 5
5-8pm - Charlie Horse; 9pm-12am - Still Picking Country
Saturday, September 6
5-8pm - Taylor Abrahamse; 9pm-12am - Electric City Pulse
Sunday, September 7
4-7pm - Brennen Sloan
Bonnie View Inn Dockside Patio
2713 Kashagawigamog Lake Rd., Haliburton
800-461-0347
Sunday, August 31
1-4pm - Ty Wilson
Boshkung Social - Boshkung Brewing Co.
20 Water St., Minden
705-809-0512
Thursday, August 28
6pm - Cam Galloway
Saturday, August 30
3pm - Beach Patio Party w/ Van Hillert
Sunday, August 31
2pm - Will Surphlis
Boston Pizza Lindsay
435 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-328-0008
Friday, August 29
8-11pm - Joslynn Burford
Burleigh Falls Inn
4791 Highway 28, Burleigh Falls
(705) 654-3441
Friday, August 29
6-8pm - Poor Pelly and GT Harris
Sunday, August 31
4-7pm - Corn Roast w/ Michelle Prins ($25 adults, $15 children 4-10, free for children under 4)
Capers Tap House
28 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 653-5262
Friday, August 29
7-10pm - Robert Keyes
Coach & Horses Pub
16 York St. S., Lindsay
(705) 328-0006
Thursday, August 28
9pm-1am - Karaoke w/ DJ Ross
Saturday, August 30
2-5pm - Live music TBA; 10pm-2am - Karaoke w/ DJ Ross
Crook & Coffer
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-876-0505
Thursday, August 28
7-9:30pm - Greg Thomas
Friday, August 29
7:30-10:30pm - Derrick Seed
Saturday, August 30
2:30-4:30pm - Rod Macdonald; 7:30-10:30pm - Jimmy Breslin
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Friday, August 29
7:30pm - Open mic w/ Bo Blake Band
Saturday, August 30
7:30pm - Russell DeCarle Trio ($35 in advance at https://dominionhotel.gpr.globalpaymentsinc.ca)
VIDEO: "Mean Streak" - Russell DeCarle Trio
Sunday, August 31
4-7pm - Brian Sachs & Jim McGowan
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Saturday, August 30
2-5pm - Cutter & Cook w/ Graham Taylor
Coming Soon
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)
Graz Restobar
38 Bolton St., Bobcaygeon
705-738-6343
Friday, August 29
8pm - Jam Night
Saturday, August 30
7:30-9:30pm - Keith Auty
Haliburton Highlands Brewing
15543 Highway 35, Carnarvon
705-754-2739
Friday, August 29
7-9pm - Melodi Ryan
Saturday, August 30
2-4pm - Chris Smith
Sunday, August 31
2-4pm - Reg Corey
Jethro's Bar + Stage
137 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-931-0617
Thursday, August 28
8-10pm - Grainne Ryan
Friday, August 29
8-10pm - David Shewchuk; 10pm-12am - The Space Heaters
Saturday, August 30
10pm-12am - Tapes in Motion
Sunday, August 31
3pm - Blues Jam
Wednesday, September 3
9pm - The Space Heaters
Kawartha Country Wines
2452 County Road 36,, Buckhorn
705-657-9916
Sunday, August 31
1-4pm - Melodi Ryan (no cover)
Kelly's Homelike Inn
205 3rd Street, Cobourg
905-372-3234
Friday, August 29
7-10pm - Rocky & Jay
Saturday, August 30
4-8pm - The Stir
The Locker at The Falls
9 Lindsay St., Fenelon Falls
705-887-6211
Thursday, August 28
7:30-10pm - Open mic w/ Rick Hughes
Mainstreet Bar & Grill
1939 Lakehurst Road, Buckhorn
(705) 657-9094
Friday, August 29
8pm - Karaoke w/ DJ Ross
Saturday, August 30
8pm - Jamdoctors
McThirsty's Pint
166 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 743-2220
Friday, August 29
9pm-1am - Jordan Thomas
Saturday, August 30
9pm-1am - Chris Collins
Sunday, August 31
8pm - Karaoke and open mic
Tuesday, September 2
8pm - Joanna & Danny Bronson
Wednesday, September 3
8pm - Kevin Foster
The Mill Restaurant and Pub
990 Ontario St., Cobourg
(905) 377-8177
Thursday, August 28
6-9pm - Storm the Palace
Muddy's Pit BBQ
3247 County Rd. 2, Keene
(705) 295-1255
Sunday, August 31
3-6pm - Harry Hannah
The Muse Gallery & Cafe
23 Bridge St., Bancroft
613-332-1573
Coming Soon
Saturday, September 20
6-8pm - Blue Hazel ($25, call The Muse)
Pig's Ear Tavern
144 Brock St., Peterborough
(705) 745-7255
Saturday, August 30
9pm - All Bark No Bite, Free Couch, Emanuel ($5)
Tuesday, September 2
9pm - Open stage
Wednesday, September 3
9pm - Karaoinke
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078
Saturday, August 30
8pm - High Waters Band
Rolling Grape Vineyard
260 County Rd 2, Bailieboro
705-991-5876
Thursday, August 28
5:30-8:30pm - Johanna Fischer-Vanderleeuw
Sunday, August 31
2-5pm - Cale Crow
Royal Crown Pub & Grill
4 King St. E., Colborne
905-355-1900
Thursday, August 28
8-11pm - Open mic
Saturday, August 30
8pm - Gavyn Boyce (no cover)
The Social Pub
295 George St. N., Peterborough
705-874-6724
Coming Soon
Saturday, September 13
1-4pm - PMBA presents Weber Brothers Band ($10 minimum donation)
Springville Tap n' Grill
2714 Brown Line, Peterborough
(705) 876-9994
Saturday, August 30
6pm - Washboard Hank ($30 dinner, $10 show only)
Tap & Tonic Pub & Bistro - Campbellford
18-22 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 947-2333
Thursday, August 28
7-10pm - Mike & Susanne
Tap & Tonic Pub & Bistro - Marmora
16 Forsyth St., Marmora
613-666-9767
Thursday, August 28
7-10pm - Nighthawk
The Thirsty Goose
63 Walton St., Port Hope
Saturday, August 30
8pm-12am - Brian Bracken
