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, September 18 to Wednesday, September 24.
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, September 18
5-8pm - Geordy Craig (no cover)
Saturday, September 20
12-3pm - Terry Guiel; 4-8pm - The Polka Dot Four
Arthur's Pub
930 Burnham St., Cobourg
(905) 372-2105
Thursday, September 18
8-10:30pm - Open mic w/ Bruce Longman
Friday, September 19
8-11pm - Brian Bracken
Saturday, September 20
8-11pm - Gibbran
Monday, September 22
7:30-9:30pm - Local talent night ft Andrian Boudreau
Bar Vita
413 George St. N., Peterborough
705-743-3339
Friday, September 19
7:30-10:30pm - Brad Renaud
Saturday, September 20
7:30-10:30pm - Ian Clement
Belly's Lakeside Bar + Restaurant
17 Fire Route 82B, Buckhorn
705- 931-4455
Saturday, September 20
5pm - End of season party ft live music TBA ($40 at the door, cash only)
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, September 18
7-10pm - Jazz & Blues Night ft. Carling Stephen & Rob Phillips
Friday, September 19
5-8pm - Doug Horner; 9pm-12am - Brandon Humphrey, Mike & William MacCurdy
Saturday, September 20
5-8pm - Emily Burgess; 9pm-12am - allura
Sunday, September 21
4-7pm - Washboard Hank & The Wringers
Monday, September 22
7-10pm - Crash & Burn w/ Rick & Gailie
Tuesday, September 23
6-10pm - Open mic w/ Johann Burkhardt
Coming Soon
Friday, September 26
5-8pm - Rick & Gailie; 9pm-12am - High Waters Band
Saturday, September 27
5-8pm - Chad Wenzel; 9pm-12am - Odd Man Rush
Sunday, September 28
4-7pm - Tami J Wilde
Boshkung Social - Boshkung Brewing Co.
20 Water St., Minden
705-809-0512
Thursday, September 18
6pm - Cam Galloway
Sunday, September 21
2pm - Erin Blackstock
Boston Pizza Lindsay
435 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-328-0008
Thursday, September 18
8-11pm - Open mic and karaoke
Friday, September 19
8-11pm - Tami J Wilde
Burleigh Falls Inn
4791 Highway 28, Burleigh Falls
(705) 654-3441
Saturday, September 20
5:30-8:30pm - Jake Dudas
Claymore Pub & Table
95 King St. W., Cobourg
905-372-5231
Thursday, September 18
7-10pm - Karaoke Night w/ Crazy Ray
Coach & Horses Pub
16 York St. S., Lindsay
(705) 328-0006
Thursday, September 18
9pm-1am - Karaoke w/ DJ Ross
Saturday, September 20
10pm-2am - Karaoke w/ DJ Ross
Crook & Coffer
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-876-0505
Friday, September 19
8:30pm - Karaoke
Saturday, September 20
2:30-4:30pm - Bob Butcher; 7:30-10:30pm - The Sidehill Gougers
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Friday, September 19
5pm - Hike Haliburton Apres Hike Happy Hour w/ Eric Casper (no cover)
Saturday, September 20
5pm - Hike Haliburton Apres Hike Happy Hour w/ Jeff Moulton (no cover)
Sunday, September 21
4-7pm - Hike Haliburton Apres Hike Happy Hour w/ The Jazz Bros (no cover)
Farmhill Weddings
2709 Dillon Rd., Peterborough
705-930-4877
Wednesday, September 24
6:30-9:30pm - Alyssa Morrissey
Ganaraska Brewing Company
33 Mill St., Port Hope
905-885-9029
Friday, September 19
7pm - Karaoke Night
Saturday, September 20
7-9pm - Bob Butcher
Sunday, September 21
2-5pm - Open mic w/ Bruce Longman
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Saturday, September 20
2-5pm - These Weasels
Graz Restobar
38 Bolton St., Bobcaygeon
705-738-6343
Friday, September 19
7:30-9:30pm - Jesse Byers
Saturday, September 20
7:30-9:30pm - Brent Wettlaufer
Jethro's Bar + Stage
137 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-931-0617
Thursday, September 18
8-10pm - Jeanne Truax & Friends; 10pm-12am - The Union
Friday, September 19
6-8pm - Carpe Noctem; 8-10pm - Bouche & Smitty; 10pm-12am - Jetson w/ VanCamp
Saturday, September 20
8-10pm - Stan Simon;10pm-12am - Emilie Steele & The Deal
VIDEO: "Roadrunner" - Emilie Steele & The Deal
Sunday, September 21
3pm - Blues Jam 3rd Anniversary
Wednesday, September 24
9pm - The Space Heaters
The John at Sadleir House
751 George St. N., Peterborough
705-742-3686
Coming Soon
Saturday, November 1
8:30pm - Pulsar w/ After the Horizon, Mourning Wood ($15 in advance at https://ticketscene.ca/events/56175/)
Kawartha Country Wines
2452 County Road 36,, Buckhorn
705-657-9916
Sunday, September 21
1-4pm - Bread & Soul (no cover)
Kelly's Homelike Inn
205 3rd Street, Cobourg
905-372-3234
Friday, September 19
7-10pm - Kat Lovett
Saturday, September 20
4-8pm - Full Tilt
The Locker at The Falls
9 Lindsay St., Fenelon Falls
705-887-6211
Thursday, September 18
7:30-10pm - Open mic w/ Rick Hughes
Saturday, September 20
5:30-8pm - Sean Jamieson
Sunday, September 21
1-4pm - Chris Richard
McThirsty's Pint
166 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 743-2220
Friday, September 19
9pm-1am - Ryan Scott
Saturday, September 20
9pm-1am - Chris Collins
Sunday, September 21
8pm - Karaoke and open mic
Tuesday, September 23
8pm - Joanna & Danny Bronson
Wednesday, September 24
8pm - Kevin Foster
The Muse Gallery & Cafe
23 Bridge St., Bancroft
613-332-1573
Saturday, September 20
6-8pm - Blue Hazel ($25, call The Muse)
Olympia Restaurant
106 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-328-1444
Friday, September 19
5-8:30pm - Live music TBA (reservations recommended)
Pig's Ear Tavern
144 Brock St., Peterborough
(705) 745-7255
Friday, September 19
7pm - Sam's Place Deli 15th Anniversary Party ft DJs Billy The K & Johnny Q and live music w/ The Beef Boys (no cover)
Saturday, September 20
4-7pm - The Wild Cards (PWYC); 9pm - Nicholas Campbell & The Metre Cheaters ($5)
Sunday, September 21
3-6pm - Pays d'en Haut (PWYC)
Tuesday, September 23
9pm - Open stage
Wednesday, September 24
9pm - Karaoinke (Pride Edition)
Rolling Grape Vineyard
260 County Rd 2, Bailieboro
705-991-5876
Thursday, September 18
5:30-8:30pm - Kevin Foster
Sunday, September 21
2-5pm - Candace & Michael
Royal Crown Pub & Grill
4 King St. E., Colborne
905-355-1900
Saturday, September 20
8pm - Double Trouble Tour (no cover)
Scenery Drive Restaurant
6193 County Road 45, Baltimore
905-349-2217
Saturday, September 20
5-7:30pm - Darren Bailey
The Social Pub
295 George St. N., Peterborough
705-874-6724
Saturday, September 20
1-4 pm - PMBA Deluxe Live presents The Silver Hearts w / The Space Heaters (no cover, donations appreciated)
Tap & Tonic Pub & Bistro - Campbellford
18-22 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 947-2333
Thursday, September 18
7-10pm - Kat Lovett
Tap & Tonic Pub & Bistro - Marmora
16 Forsyth St., Marmora
613-666-9767
Thursday, September 18
7-10pm - Bobby Cameron
The Thirsty Goose
63 Walton St., Port Hope
Friday, September 19
8pm-12am - Cale Crowe
Saturday, September 20
8pm-12am - Brian Bracken
The Venue
286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008
Thursday, September 18
8pm - The Dirty Nil w/ Heart Attack Man, Spite House ($25 plus fees in advance at https://venueptbo.ca/nightery_event/the-dirty-nil/)
Coming Soon
Wednesday, October 1
8pm - Death from Above 1979 ($45 plus fees in advance at https://venueptbo.ca/nightery_event/death-from-above/)
