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 25 to Wednesday, December 31.
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).
Arthur's Pub
930 Burnham St., Cobourg
(905) 372-2105
Friday, December 26
8-11pm - GIbbran
Saturday, December 27
8-11pm - Ryan Forsythe
Monday, December 29
7:30-9:30pm - Local talent night ft Elliot Brown
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Saturday, December 27
5-8pm - Doug Horner; 9pm-12am - The Fabulous Tonemasters
Sunday, December 28
4-7pm - Rocky Islander
Monday, December 29
7-10pm - Crash & Burn w/ Rick & Gailie
Tuesday, December 30
6-10pm - Open mic w/ Joslynn Burford
Wednesday, December 31
5-8pm - New Year's Eve w/ Josylnn Burford; 9pm - New Year's Eve w/ Crooked Archers ft Bridget Foley
Coming Soon
Friday, January 2
7-10pm - Charlie Horse
Saturday, January 3
5-8pm - The Colton Sisters; 9pm-12am - Juju Kings
Sunday, January 4
4-7pm - Camilo Restrepo
Crook & Coffer
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-876-0505
Saturday, December 27
7:30-10:30pm - Greg Thomas
Tuesday, December 30
7:30pm - Justin Hiscox and The Threepenny Throng ft songs from The Three Penny Opera by Brecht and Weil (admission is donations for Kawartha Food Share)
Dusk to Dawn Brewing Co.
38 King St. E., Millbrook
705-932-2337
Wednesday, December 31
5-8pm - New Year's Eve w/ Tyler Koke
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Saturday, December 27
3-6pm - Local Locos
Graz Restobar
38 Bolton St., Bobcaygeon
705-738-6343
Saturday, December 27
7:30-9:30pm - Keith Auty
Jethro's Bar + Stage
137 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-931-0617
Friday, December 26
6-8pm - Chester Babcock Trio (Rob Fortin, Susan Newman, John Hoffman) w/ special guests bassist Dan Fortin and pianist Aaron Hoffman; 8-10pm - The Detention Club
VIDEO: "A Day In The Life Of A Fool" - Chester Babcock Trio (2018)
Saturday, December 27
6-8pm - Newberry Family Variety Hours; 8-10pm - Peter Graham Band
Sunday, December 28
3pm - Blues Jam
Wednesday, December 31
9pm - New Year's Eve Party ft The Space Heaters
The John at Sadleir House
751 George St. N., Peterborough
705-742-3686
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
Saturday, December 27
4-8pm - Sean Savoy and Friends
McThirsty's Pint
166 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 743-2220
Friday, December 26
9pm - Chris Collins
Saturday, December 27
9pm - Ryan Scott
Sunday, December 28
8pm - Karaoke and open mic
Tuesday, December 30
8pm - Joanna & Danny Bronson
Wednesday, December 31
8pm - New Year's Eve w/ Cale Crowe
The Muse Gallery & Cafe
23 Bridge St., Bancroft
613-332-1573
Coming Soon
Saturday, January 17
6-8pm - Shoot Toby Twice ft Brandon Humphrey and Tony Silvestri ($20 in advance at The Muse)
Olympia Restaurant
106 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-328-1444
Saturday, December 27
5-8:30pm - Live jazz
Pig's Ear Tavern
144 Brock St., Peterborough
(705) 745-7255
Friday, December 26
9pm - Jeanne Truax and The Space Heaters (PWYC)
Saturday, December 27
9pm - Bouche & Smitty ($5)
Tuesday, December 30
9pm - Open stage
Wednesday, December 31
9pm - New Year's Eve w/ Babe Chorus and My Fair Lady ($5)
Porch & Pint
172 Lansdowne St. E., Peterborough
(705) 750-0598
Sunday, December 28
2-5:30pm - Tami J Wilde w/ Katie Bath
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078
Saturday, December 27
8pm - Derrick Seed
Royal Crown Pub & Grill
4 King St. E., Colborne
905-355-1900
Wednesday, December 31
8pm-1am - New Year's Eve w/ At The Ready ($10)
Tap & Tonic Pub & Bistro - Campbellford
18-22 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 947-2333
Saturday, December 27
7-10pm - Live music TBA
Tap & Tonic Pub & Bistro - Marmora
16 Forsyth St., Marmora
613-666-9767
Saturday, December 27
7-10pm - Live music TBA
The Thirsty Goose
63 Walton St., Port Hope
Friday, December 26
8pm-12am - James Higgins
Saturday, December 27
8pm-12am - Cale Crowe
The Venue
286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008
Wednesday, December 31
8pm - New Year's Eve Party w/ live music by Burning Bridges and Bootleg XXX ($75)
