nightlifeNOW – December 4 to 10

Featuring live music listings at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region

Peterborough rockabilly musician Nicholas Campbell and his band The Metre Cheaters perform at Jethro's Bar + Stage in downtown Peterborough on Friday night. (Photo: Mikki Simeunovich)
Peterborough rockabilly musician Nicholas Campbell and his band The Metre Cheaters perform at Jethro's Bar + Stage in downtown Peterborough on Friday night. (Photo: Mikki Simeunovich)

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, December 4 to Wednesday, December 10.

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).

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100 Acre Brewing Co.

390 Ashburnham Dr., Peterborough
705-243-2444

Sunday, December 7

3-6pm - Georgia Rose (no cover)

Arthur's Pub

930 Burnham St., Cobourg
(905) 372-2105

Thursday, December 4

8-10:30pm - Open mic w/ Bruce Longman

Friday, December 5

8-11pm - James Higgins

Saturday, December 6

8-11pm - Steve Battig

Monday, December 8

7:30-9:30pm - Local talent night ft Garrett Graham

Bancroft Brew Pub

4 Bridge St., Bancroft
(613) 332-3450

Saturday, December 6

7-10pm - Jimmy Covers

Bar Vita

413 George St. N., Peterborough
705-743-3339

Friday, December 5

7:30-10:30pm - Chris Collins

Black Horse Pub

452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633

Thursday, December 4

7-10pm - Jazz & Blues Night ft. Carling Stephen & Rob Phillips

Friday, December 5

5-8pm - Charlie Horse; 9pm-12am - Electric City Pulse

Saturday, December 6

4-7pm - Rick & Gailie Band Christmas Show; 9pm-12am - Four Lanes Wide

Sunday, December 7

4-7pm - Zachary Lucky

Monday, December 8

7-10pm - Crash & Burn w/ Rick & Gailie

Tuesday, December 9

6-10pm - Open mic w/ Joslynn Burford

Coming Soon

Friday, December 12
5-8pm - Dennis O'Toole & Old Soul; 9pm-12am - Jeanne Truax and The Jet Airliners

Saturday, December 13
4-7pm - Emily Burgess; 9pm-12am - Odd Man Rush Fundraiser ($10, with proceeds to Five Counties)

Sunday, December 14
4-7pm - Bluegrass Menagerie

Boston Pizza Lindsay

435 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-328-0008

Friday, December 5

8-11pm - Darren Bailey

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Claymore Pub & Table

95 King St. W., Cobourg
905-372-5231

Thursday, December 4

7-10pm - Karaoke w/ Crazy Ray

Coach & Horses Pub

16 York St. S., Lindsay
(705) 328-0006

Saturday, December 6

2-5pm - Live music TBA

Cork and Bean

382 George St. N., Peterborough
705-742-0144

Wednesday, December 10

7-10pm - Open mic hosted by Karina Jane

The Cow & Sow Eatery

38 Colborne St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-5111

Saturday, December 6

7-10pm - Open mic hosted by Shannon Roszell

Crook & Coffer

231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-876-0505

Friday, December 5

7:30-10:30pm - Greg Thomas

Saturday, December 6

2:30-4:30pm - Erika Werry; 7:30-10:30pm - James Higgins

Dusk to Dawn Brewing Co.

38 King St. E., Millbrook
705-932-2337

Thursday, December 4

7-10pm - Open mic

Saturday, December 6

7-10pm - Live music TBA

Ganaraska Brewing Company

33 Mill St., Port Hope
905-885-9029

Saturday, December 6

7-9pm- Live music TBA

Sunday, December 7

2-5pm - Open mic

Wednesday, December 10

6:30pm - Live music TBA

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Ganaraska Hotel

30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254

Saturday, December 6

2-5pm - Bone Yard

Graz Restobar

38 Bolton St., Bobcaygeon
705-738-6343

Friday, December 5

8pm - Jam night

Saturday, December 6

7:30-9:30pm - Michael Haas

Honkey Tonk Angel Bar (Golden Wheel)

6725 Highway 7, Peterborough
(705) 749-6838

Friday, December 5

8-11pm - Space Cadets (Johann Burkhardt and Doug Horner)

Coming Soon

Friday, December 12
8-11pm - Brisk Recharge

Jethro's Bar + Stage

137 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-931-0617

Thursday, December 4

10pm-12am - The Union

Friday, December 5

8-10pm - Washboard Hank; 10pm-12am - Nicholas Campbell & The Metre Cheaters (PWYC)

VIDEO: "People Like To Talk" - Nicholas Campbell

Saturday, December 6

8-10pm - The Kissers; 10pm-12am - Diamond Dave & The Smoke Eaters

Sunday, December 7

3pm - Blues Jam

Wednesday, December 10

9pm - The Space Heaters

The John at Sadleir House

751 George St. N., Peterborough
705-742-3686

Saturday, December 6

8:30pm - Benj Rowland ($22 in advance at Bluestreak Records or cash only at the door)

Coming Soon

Sunday, December 21
8pm - Darkest Day, Longest Night w/ Garbageface, Horseman, Pass By, Corpse Bridge ($20)

Saturday, December 27
8pm - Miracle Territory Holiday Concert ft Kay Silver and Aniqa Dear ($20 in advance at Bluestreak Records or cash only at the door)

Kelly's Homelike Inn

205 3rd Street, Cobourg
905-372-3234

Friday, December 5

7:30pm - Kat Lovett

Saturday, December 6

4-8pm - Wicklow

McThirsty's Pint

166 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 743-2220

Friday, December 5

9pm - Cale Crowe

Saturday, December 6

9pm - Ryan Burton

Sunday, December 7

8pm - Karaoke and open mic

Tuesday, December 9

8pm - Joanna & Danny Bronson

Wednesday, December 10

8pm - Kevin Foster

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Olympia Restaurant

106 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-328-1444

Saturday, December 6

5-8:30pm - Live music TBA

Pattie House Smokin' Barbecue

6675 Highway 35, Coboconk
(705) 454-8100

Friday, December 5

7pm - Tungsten ($10 cover)

Pig's Ear Tavern

144 Brock St., Peterborough
(705) 745-7255

Friday, December 5

7-9pm - Blues in the Bottle (PWYC)

Saturday, December 6

4-7pm - Little Fire Collective & Friends; 9pm - The Detention Club ($5)

Sunday, December 7

3-6pm - Pays d'en Haut (PWYC)

Tuesday, December 9

9pm - Open stage

Wednesday, December 10

9pm - Karaoinke

Puck' N Pint Sports Pub

871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078

Friday, December 5

7pm - Karaoke w/ Ian Clement

Saturday, December 6

8pm - Earl & Kenny

Rolling Grape Vineyard

260 County Rd 2, Bailieboro
705-991-5876

Thursday, December 4

5:30-8:30pm - Cassidy Van Heuvelen

Sunday, December 7

2-5pm - Nolan Hubbard

Royal Crown Pub & Grill

4 King St. E., Colborne
905-355-1900

Saturday, December 6

8pm - Danforth 60 (no cover)

The Social Pub

295 George St. N., Peterborough
705-874-6724

Sunday, December 7

1-4pm - A Weber Brothers Christmas (SOLD OUT)

Coming Soon

Saturday, December 20
1-4pm - PMBA Deluxe Live presents The Detention Club (no cover, donations appreciated)

Tap & Tonic Pub & Bistro - Campbellford

18-22 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 947-2333

Saturday, December 6

7-10pm - Joslynn Burford

Tap & Tonic Pub & Bistro - Marmora

16 Forsyth St., Marmora
613-666-9767

Saturday, December 6

7-10pm - Chris Devlin

The Thirsty Goose

63 Walton St., Port Hope

Friday, December 5

8pm-12am - Bruce Longman

Saturday, December 6

8pm-12am - Jordan Thomas

The Venue

286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008

Coming Soon

Tuesday, December 16
8pm - 007 Xmas Prom ft Down With Webster ($45 in advance at https://www.ticketweb.ca/event/down-with-webster-with-special-the-venue-tickets/14274333)