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).
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
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
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
The Muse Gallery & Cafe
23 Bridge St., Bancroft
613-332-1573
Coming Soon
Friday, December 12
6-8pm - A Very Detention Christmas ft Caitlin O'Connor & The Detention Club ($25 in advance at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1968220656968)
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)
