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, October 16 to Wednesday, October 22.
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
Friday, October 17
5-9pm - The Eastenders (no cover)
Sunday, October 19
3-6pm - Bob Butcher (no cover)
Arthur's Pub
930 Burnham St., Cobourg
(905) 372-2105
Thursday, October 16
8-10:30pm - Open mic w/ Bruce Longman
Friday, October 17
8-11pm - Brian Bracken
Saturday, October 18
8-11pm - Bruce Longman
Monday, October 20
7:30-9:30pm - Local talent night ft Josh & Wishbone
Bar Vita
413 George St. N., Peterborough
705-743-3339
Friday, October 17
7:30-10:30pm - Chris Collins
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, October 16
7-10pm - Jazz & Blues Night ft. Carling Stephen & Rob Phillips
Friday, October 17
5-8pm - Bob Butcher; 9pm-12am - Jake Norris & The SideStreet Band
Saturday, October 18
5-8pm - Lizeh Basciano; 9pm-12am - Space Cadets
Sunday, October 19
4-7pm - Washboard Hank & The Wringers
Monday, October 20
7-10pm - Crash & Burn w/ Rick & Gailie
Tuesday, October 21
6-10pm - Open mic w/ Johann Burkhardt
Coming Soon
Friday, October 24
5-8pm - Taylor Abrahamse; 9pm-12am - Woodhouse Crooks
Saturday, October 25
5-8pm - Emily Burgess; 9pm-12am - Four Lanes Wide
Sunday, October 26
4-7pm - Steve Stacey
The Blue Room Coboconk
6666 Highway 35, Coboconk
613-553-4699
Saturday, October 18
5pm - Will Gillespie Music and Lotus Wight perform MINE! True Stories and Legends of the Porcupine Gold Rush
Claymore Pub & Table
95 King St. W., Cobourg
905-372-5231
Thursday, October 16
7-10pm - Karaoke Night w/ Crazy Ray
Coach & Horses Pub
16 York St. S., Lindsay
(705) 328-0006
Thursday, October 16
9pm-1am - Karaoke w/ DJ Ross
Saturday, October 18
10pm-2am - Karaoke w/ DJ Ross
Crook & Coffer
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-876-0505
Friday, October 17
8:30pm - Karaoke w/ Stoeten
Saturday, October 18
2:30-4:30pm - Kate Kelly; 7:30-10:30pm - Jimmy Breslin
Ganaraska Brewing Company
33 Mill St., Port Hope
905-885-9029
Coming Soon
Friday, October 31
7-11pm- Halloween Karaoke Party
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Saturday, October 18
2-5pm - Bone Yard
Sunday, October 19
2-6pm - Mike McGiverin and Borderline Express
Coming Soon
Friday, October 31
8pm - Buck Tingley w/ Roxanne Potvin on bass and Tim-Jim Baker on drums ($20)
Gordon Best Theatre
216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 876-8884
Coming Soon
Saturday, November 15
7:30pm - UK Calling ($39.46 in advance at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1735882624659)
Graz Restobar
38 Bolton St., Bobcaygeon
705-738-6343
Friday, October 17
7:30-9:30pm - Jesse Byers
Saturday, October 18
7:30-9:30pm - Troy Bishop
Honkey Tonk Angel Bar (Golden Wheel)
6725 Highway 7, Peterborough
(705) 749-6838
Friday, October 17
8-11pm - Gunslingers
Coming Soon
Saturday, October 25
7-11pm - Kevin Parrish
Jethro's Bar + Stage
137 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-931-0617
Thursday, October 16
8pm - A Sea of Gold & Burgundy w/ Brandon Agnew; 10pm - The Union
Friday, October 17
8pm - 2/3 Ain't Bad; 10pm - Crocky's Star Band
Saturday, October 18
8pm - David Tosh; 10pm - The Lazarettes
Sunday, October 19
3pm - Blues Jam
Wednesday, October 22
9pm - The Space Heaters
The John at Sadleir House
751 George St. N., Peterborough
705-742-3686
Saturday, October 18
Babe Chorus presents "Practical Magic" w/ special musical guests Missy Knott and Nick Procyshyn and drag performers Audrina Venti and Sahira ($25 in advance at Bluestreak Records)
Coming Soon
Friday, October 24
8pm - Fittonia album release show w/ Wily Era ($20 in advance at Bluestreak Records)
Saturday, October 25
8:30pm - Illegal Aliens ($15 in advance at Bluestreak Records, $20 at door)
Saturday, November 1
8:30pm - Mourning Wood, Pulsar, After The Horizon ($15 in advance at Bluestreak Records)
Kelly's Homelike Inn
205 3rd Street, Cobourg
905-372-3234
Friday, October 17
7-10pm - Kat Lovett
Saturday, October 18
4-8pm - Monkey Mountain
Mainstreet Bar & Grill
1939 Lakehurst Road, Buckhorn
(705) 657-9094
Friday, October 17
7pm - Karaoke hosted by DJ Ross
McThirsty's Pint
166 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 743-2220
Friday, October 17
9pm-1am - Jordan Thomas
Saturday, October 18
9pm-1am - Ryan Scott
Sunday, October 19
8pm - Karaoke and open mic
Tuesday, October 21
8pm - Joanna & Danny Bronson
Wednesday, October 22
8pm - Kevin Foster
Murphy's Lockside Pub & Patio
3 May St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-1100
Thursday, October 16
8pm - Murphy's House Band (Mike Wright, Jason Lynn, Jordan Kirkness, Scott Carleton, Dar Kimble)
The Muse Gallery & Cafe
23 Bridge St., Bancroft
613-332-1573
Coming Soon
Friday, October 31
7-11 - Halloween Open Mic Night
Olympia Restaurant
106 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-328-1444
Friday, October 17
5-8:30pm - Live music TBA (reservations recommended)
Pig's Ear Tavern
144 Brock St., Peterborough
(705) 745-7255
Saturday, October 18
4-7pm - Collette Savard & Little Fire Collective; 9pm - B.A. Johnston w/ Beef Boys and Pretty Titty
Sunday, October 19
6pm - Not The Beatles - A Tribute to the Beatles: A Party for John and Lylie ft Emily Burgess, Nicholas Campbell, and more ($10 suggested donation)
Tuesday, October 21
6-8pm - McDonnel Street Gospel Quartet (no cover)
Wednesday, October 22
9pm - Karaoinke
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078
Saturday, October 18
7-11pm - Bob Butcher
Rolling Grape Vineyard
260 County Rd 2, Bailieboro
705-991-5876
Thursday, October 16
5:30-8:30pm - Jasmine Stephenson
Sunday, October 19
2-5pm - Sean Jamieson
Royal Crown Pub & Grill
4 King St. E., Colborne
905-355-1900
Saturday, October 18
8pm - Gavyn Boyce (no cover)
Scenery Drive Restaurant
6193 County Road 45, Baltimore
905-349-2217
Coming Soon
Saturday, October 25
5-7:30pm - Darren Bailey
The Social Pub
295 George St. N., Peterborough
705-874-6724
Saturday, October 18
1-4pm - PMBA Deluxe Live presents Pat Temple & The Hilo Players w/ The Wild Cards (no cover, donations appreciated)
VIDEO: "Say So" - Pat Temple & The Hilo Players (2016)
Sticks Sports Pub
500 George St. S., Peterborough
(705) 775-7845
Friday, October 17
7-10pm - The Hippie Chicks
Tap & Tonic Pub & Bistro - Campbellford
18-22 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 947-2333
Thursday, October 16
7-10pm - Kevin Weaver
Tap & Tonic Pub & Bistro - Marmora
16 Forsyth St., Marmora
613-666-9767
Thursday, October 16
7-10pm - Joslynn Burford
The Thirsty Goose
63 Walton St., Port Hope
Friday, October 17
8pm-12am - Jacob Henley
Saturday, October 18
8pm-12am - Jeff Biggar
The Venue
286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008
Coming Soon
Saturday, November 1
8pm - Halloween Bash w/ Mid Life Crisis ($25)
Wednesday, November 26
8pm - Dwayne Gretzky ($39.96 - $52.43 in advance at https://www.ticketweb.ca/event/dwayne-gretzky-the-venue-tickets/13936324)
