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 11 to Wednesday, December 17.
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 14
3-6pm - Mark Edwards (no cover)
Arthur's Pub
930 Burnham St., Cobourg
(905) 372-2105
Thursday, December 11
8-10:30pm - Open mic w/ Bruce Longman
Friday, December 12
8-11pm - Chris Devlin
Saturday, December 13
8-11pm - Bobby Cameron
Monday, December 15
7:30-9:30pm - Local talent night ft Adrian Boudreau
Bancroft Brew Pub
4 Bridge St., Bancroft
(613) 332-3450
Friday, December 12
8pm - Ugly Sweater Christmas Karaoke Party
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, December 11
7-10pm - Jazz & Blues Night ft. Carling Stephen & Rob Phillips
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
Monday, December 15
7-10pm - Crash & Burn w/ Rick & Gailie
Tuesday, December 16
6-10pm - Open mic w/ Johann Burkhardt
Coming Soon
Friday, December 19
5-8pm - Marsala Lukianchuk & Mike Graham's Christmas show; 9pm-12am - Pop Machine
Saturday, December 20
5-8pm - Featherweight; 9pm-12am - High Waters Band
Sunday, December 21
4-7pm - Awntari
Claymore Pub & Table
95 King St. W., Cobourg
905-372-5231
Thursday, December 11
7-10pm - Karaoke w/ Crazy Ray
Crook & Coffer
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-876-0505
Thursday, December 11
7-9:30pm - Jimmy & The Kid
Friday, December 12
8:30pm - Karaoke w/ Stoeten
Saturday, December 13
2:30-4:30pm - Joan Lamore; 7:30-10:30pm - Jimmy Breslin
Dreams of Beans
141 Charlotte St., Peterborough
705-742-2406
Sunday, December 14
10am-12pm - Victoria Yeh & Mike Graham
Dusk to Dawn Brewing Co.
38 King St. E., Millbrook
705-932-2337
Thursday, December 11
7-10pm - Open mic
Friday, December 12
7-10pm - Matt Silver
Ganaraska Brewing Company
33 Mill St., Port Hope
905-885-9029
Friday, December 12
7pm - Karaoke w/ Erin Billings
Saturday, December 13
7-9pm - Irish Millie
Sunday, December 14
2-5pm - Open mic w/ Errol Boucher
Wednesday, December 17
6:30pm - Live music TBA
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Saturday, December 13
2-5pm - Marty and The Mojos
Graz Restobar
38 Bolton St., Bobcaygeon
705-738-6343
Friday, December 12
7:30-9:30pm - Jesse Byers
Saturday, December 13
7:30-9:30pm - Brennen & Jordan
Honkey Tonk Angel Bar (Golden Wheel)
6725 Highway 7, Peterborough
(705) 749-6838
Friday, December 12
8-11pm - Brisk Recharge
Jethro's Bar + Stage
137 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-931-0617
Thursday, December 11
8-10pm - Jeanne Truax & Friends; 10pm-12am - The Union
Friday, December 12
10pm-12am - Dave Tough & The Scholars
Saturday, December 13
8-10pm - Shoot Toby Twice (Tony Silvestri and Brandon Humphrey); 10pm-12am - Crocky’s Star Trio
Sunday, December 14
3pm - Blues Jam
Wednesday, December 17
9pm - The Space Heaters
The John at Sadleir House
751 George St. N., Peterborough
705-742-3686
Saturday, December 13
8pm - Mosaic Performance Showcase ($15 in advance at Bluestreak Records or PWYC 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 12
7:30pm - Karaoke w/ Cait Sheppard
Saturday, December 13
4-8pm - Full Tilt
McThirsty's Pint
166 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 743-2220
Friday, December 12
9pm - Jordan Thomas
Saturday, December 13
9pm - Chris Collins
Sunday, December 14
8pm - Karaoke and open mic
Tuesday, December 16
8pm - Joanna & Danny Bronson
Wednesday, December 17
8pm - Kevin Foster
The Muse Gallery & Cafe
23 Bridge St., Bancroft
613-332-1573
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
Friday, December 12
5-8:30pm - Live music TBA
Pattie House Smokin' Barbecue
6675 Highway 35, Coboconk
(705) 454-8100
Friday, December 12
7-11pm - Odyssey w/ Hoperfilly ($5 cover0
Saturday, December 13
7-11pm - Deez Guys ft Joe McCool ($10 cover)
Pig's Ear Tavern
144 Brock St., Peterborough
(705) 745-7255
Saturday, December 13
4-7pm - The Wild Cards (PWYC); 9pm - Muddy Hack w/ Mickey Moone, The Washout
VIDEO: "Take It Easy" - Mickey Moone
Tuesday, December 16
9pm - Open stage
Wednesday, December 17
9pm - Karaoinke
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078
Friday, December 12
7pm - Andy & The Boys
Saturday, December 13
8pm - Greg Thomas
Rolling Grape Vineyard
260 County Rd 2, Bailieboro
705-991-5876
Thursday, December 11
5:30-8:30pm - Bedford Bells
Sunday, December 14
2-5pm - Jeff Biggar
Royal Crown Pub & Grill
4 King St. E., Colborne
905-355-1900
Saturday, December 13
8pm - Double Trouble (no cover)
The Social Pub
295 George St. N., Peterborough
705-874-6724
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 13
7-10pm - Kevin Weaver
Tap & Tonic Pub & Bistro - Marmora
16 Forsyth St., Marmora
613-666-9767
Saturday, December 13
7-10pm - Steve Battig
The Thirsty Goose
63 Walton St., Port Hope
Friday, December 12
8pm-12am - Cale Crowe
Saturday, December 13
8pm-12am - Ryan Scott
The Venue
286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008
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-
