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 23 to Wednesday, October 29.
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
Sunday, October 26
3-6pm - Glen Caradus & Phil Stephenson (no cover)
Arthur's Pub
930 Burnham St., Cobourg
(905) 372-2105
Thursday, October 23
8-10:30pm - Open mic w/ Bruce Longman
Friday, October 24
8-11pm - Ryan Forsythe
Saturday, October 25
8-11pm - Steve Battig
Monday, October 27
7:30-9:30pm - Local talent night ft Aay Jay Walker
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, October 23
7-10pm - Jazz & Blues Night ft. Carling Stephen & Rob Phillips
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
Monday, October 27
7-10pm - Crash & Burn w/ Rick & Gailie
Tuesday, October 28
6-10pm - Open mic w/ Joslynn Burford
Coming Soon
Friday, October 31
5-8pm - Georgia Rose; 9pm-12am - Odd Man Rush
Saturday, November 1
5-8pm - Featherweight; 9pm-12am - High Waters Band
Sunday, November 2
4-7pm - Tex Mudslide
Cheeky Duck Vineyard
1786 Young's Point Rd., Lakefield
705-772-7311
Sunday, October 26
11am-2pm - Georgia Rose
VIDEO: "Where Did We Go?" - Georgia Rose
Claymore Pub & Table
95 King St. W., Cobourg
905-372-5231
Thursday, October 23
7-10pm - Karaoke Night w/ Crazy Ray
Coach & Horses Pub
16 York St. S., Lindsay
(705) 328-0006
Thursday, October 23
9pm-1am - Karaoke w/ DJ Ross
Saturday, October 25
10pm-2am - Karaoke w/ DJ Ross
Crook & Coffer
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-876-0505
Thursday, October 23
7-9:30pm - The Rusty Snails
Friday, October 24
7-10:30pm - Shuga
Saturday, October 25
2:30-4:30pm - The Skelligs; 7-10:30pm - Greg Thomas
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Friday, October 24
5-8pm - Mixed Bag
Dreams of Beans
141 Charlotte St., Peterborough
705-742-2406
Monday, October 27
1-2:30pm - Bob Butcher
Ganaraska Brewing Company
33 Mill St., Port Hope
905-885-9029
Friday, October 24
4-6pm - Easy TImes Band
Saturday, October 25
7-9pm - Kevin Foster
Sunday, October 26
2-5pm - Open mic
Coming Soon
Friday, October 31
7-11pm- Halloween Karaoke Party
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Saturday, October 25
2-5pm - Marty and the Mojos
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 24
8pm - Jam Night
Saturday, October 25
7:30-9:30pm - Ian Clement
Honkey Tonk Angel Bar (Golden Wheel)
6725 Highway 7, Peterborough
(705) 749-6838
Saturday, October 25
8-11pm - Kevin Parrish
Jethro's Bar + Stage
137 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-931-0617
Thursday, October 23
10pm - The Union
Friday, October 24
6-8pm - Chester Babcock Trio; 8-10pm - Dan Hick & Lucy Ferrill; 10pm - Bouche & Smitty
Saturday, October 25
6-8pm - Newberry Family Variety Hours; 8-10pm - Gráinne Ryan & The Knight Riders; 10pm - Tallulah Argue
Sunday, October 26
3pm - Blues Jam
Wednesday, October 29
9pm - The Space Heaters
The John at Sadleir House
751 George St. N., Peterborough
705-742-3686
Friday, October 24
8pm - Fittonia album release show w/ Wily Era ($20 in advance at Bluestreak Records)
Saturday, October 25
8:30pm - Illegal Aliens w/ Kidz, Blue Velour ($15 in advance at Bluestreak Records, $20 at door)
Kelly's Homelike Inn
205 3rd Street, Cobourg
905-372-3234
Friday, October 24
7:15-11pm - Karaoke w/ Cait Sheppard
Saturday, October 25
4-8pm - Andy Earle and The Bandits
McThirsty's Pint
166 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 743-2220
Friday, October 24
9pm-1am - Cale Crowe
Saturday, October 25
9pm-1am - Davey Boy
Sunday, October 26
8pm - Karaoke and open mic
Tuesday, October 28
8pm - Joanna & Danny Bronson
Wednesday, October 29
8pm - Kevin Foster
The Muse Gallery & Cafe
23 Bridge St., Bancroft
613-332-1573
Coming Soon
Friday, October 31
7-11 - Halloween Open Mic Night
Pig's Ear Tavern
144 Brock St., Peterborough
(705) 745-7255
Friday, October 24
7-10pm - Allura (no cover, donations welcome)
Saturday, October 25
4-7pm - The Wild Cards (PWYC); 9pm - Excuses Excuses w/ Intimidators ($5)
Tuesday, October 28
9pm - Open stage
Wednesday, October 29
9pm - Karaoinke
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078
Saturday, October 25
8pm - High Waters Band
Rolling Grape Vineyard
260 County Rd 2, Bailieboro
705-991-5876
Thursday, October 23
5:30-8:30pm - Bob Butcher
Sunday, October 26
2-5pm - Mike Tremblett Jr.
Royal Crown Pub & Grill
4 King St. E., Colborne
905-355-1900
Saturday, October 25
8pm - Ganaraska Shine (no cover)
Scenery Drive Restaurant
6193 County Road 45, Baltimore
905-349-2217
Saturday, October 25
5-7:30pm - Darren Bailey
Springville Tap n' Grill
2714 Brown Line, Peterborough
(705) 876-9994
Saturday, October 25
6-9pm - Georgia Rose
VIDEO: "Where Did We Go?" - Georgia Rose
Tap & Tonic Pub & Bistro - Campbellford
18-22 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 947-2333
Thursday, October 23
7-10pm - Mike Tremblett
Tap & Tonic Pub & Bistro - Marmora
16 Forsyth St., Marmora
613-666-9767
Thursday, October 23
7-10pm - Nighthawk
The Thirsty Goose
63 Walton St., Port Hope
Friday, October 24
8pm-12am - Davey Boy
Saturday, October 25
8pm-12am - Bruce Longman
The Venue
286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008
Coming Soon
Friday, October 31
9pm - The Graveyard Gala Halloween Bash ft Roses Reloaded Guns N' Roses tribute ($40 in advance at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1653380939899)
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)
