nightlifeNOW – December 25 to 31

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

The Chester Babcock Trio (Rob Fortin on guitar and vocals, Susan Newman on vocals and melodica, and John Hoffman on fiddle, mandolin, and vocals) will perform classic jazz songs with special guests Dan Fortin on bass and Aaron Hoffman on piano at Jethro's Bar + Stage in downtown Peterborough on Friday evening. (Photo: Andy Carroll)
The Chester Babcock Trio (Rob Fortin on guitar and vocals, Susan Newman on vocals and melodica, and John Hoffman on fiddle, mandolin, and vocals) will perform classic jazz songs with special guests Dan Fortin on bass and Aaron Hoffman on piano at Jethro's Bar + Stage in downtown Peterborough on Friday evening. (Photo: Andy Carroll)

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).

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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)

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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

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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

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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)