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, March 19 to Wednesday, March 25.
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
Thursday, March 19
8-10:30pm - Open mic w/ Bruce Longman
Friday, March 20
8-11pm - Davey Boy
Saturday, March 21
8-11pm - Colin Ronald
Monday, March 23
7:30-9:30pm - Local talent night ft Ryan Scott
Bancroft Brew Pub
4 Bridge St., Bancroft
(613) 332-3450
Friday, March 20
7-10pm - Jimmy Covers
Bar Vita
413 George St. N., Peterborough
705-743-3339
Friday, March 20
7:30-10:30pm - Jeff Biggar
Saturday, March 21
7:30-10:30pm - Carling Stephen & Rob Phillips
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, March 19
7-10pm - Jazz & Blues Night ft. Carling Stephen & Rob Phillips
Friday, March 20
7-10pm - Pop Machine
Saturday, March 21
5-8pm - Ky Anto; 9pm-12am - High Waters Band
Sunday, March 22
4-7pm - Hannah Green & Darcy Scott
Monday, March 23
7-10pm - Crash & Burn w/ Rick & Gailie
Tuesday, March 24
6-10pm - Open mic w/ Johann Burkhardt
Wednesday, March 25
6:30-9pm - Songwriter Showcase hosted by Mark Edwards ft Darryl McClure, Michael H. Vernon, C.K. Carter, Jetson
Coming Soon
Friday, March 27
7-10pm - Keith Guy Band
Saturday, March 28
5-8pm - Dennis O'Toole & Old Soul; 9pm-12am - Juju Kings
Sunday, March 29
4-7pm - Brennen Sloan
The Blue Room Coboconk
6666 Highway 35, Coboconk
613-553-4699
Coming Soon
Friday, March 27
7-11pm - Vortexans tribute to The Grateful Dead ($25)
Boston Pizza Lindsay
435 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-328-0008
Friday, March 20
8-11pm - Geordy Craig
Burleigh Falls Inn
4791 Highway 28, Burleigh Falls
(705) 654-3441
Coming Soon
Saturday, April 25
7:30-9pm - This is Tom Jones ft Dave Lafame ($75 for dinner & show or $35 for show only, in advance at https://square.link/u/FjZjfTOq)
Claymore Pub & Table
95 King St. W., Cobourg
905-372-5231
Thursday, March 19
7-10pm - Karaoke w/ host Crazy Ray
Coach & Horses Pub
16 York St. S., Lindsay
(705) 328-0006
Friday, March 20
10pm - Karaoke w/ DJ Ross
Saturday, March 21
2pm - KC Carter; 10pm - Karaoke w/ DJ Ross
The Cow & Sow Eatery
38 Colborne St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-5111
Coming Soon
Saturday, March 28
7-10pm - Open mic w/ host Shannon Roszell
Crook & Coffer
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-876-0505
Friday, March 20
8-11pm - Chris Collins
Saturday, March 21
2:30pm-4:30pm - Sean Conway; 8-11pm - Darryl Odderbreaux
Dusk to Dawn Brewing Co.
38 King St. E., Millbrook
705-932-2337
Thursday, March 19
7-10pm - Open mic w/ host Darel Wernik
Friday, March 20
7-10pm - Darel Wernik
Saturday, March 21
7-10pm - Tyler Koke
Ganaraska Brewing Company
33 Mill St., Port Hope
905-885-9029
Friday, March 20
7-9pm - Karaoke w/ Erin Billings
Saturday, March 21
2-5pm - Easy Times Band; 7-9pm - Harry Hannah
Sunday, March 22
2-5pm - Open mic w/ host Bruce Longman
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Saturday, March 21
2-6pm - McLovin
Coming Soon
Sunday, March 29
2-6pm - Open mic w/ host Ed Smith, house band The Bashy Brothers, and special guest Lou Moore
Graz Restobar
38 Bolton St., Bobcaygeon
705-738-6343
Friday, March 20
7:30-9:30pm - Brennen & Jordan
Saturday, March 21
7:30-9:30pm - Ian Clement
Honkey Tonk Angel Bar (Golden Wheel)
6725 Highway 7, Peterborough
(705) 749-6838
Friday, March 20
8-11pm - Brisk Recharge (no cover)
Jethro's Bar + Stage
137 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-931-0617
Thursday, March 19
10pm-12am - The Union
Friday, March 20
6-8pm - Carpe Noctem; 8-10pm - The Family Name; 10pm-12am - Cherry Garcia Band
Saturday, March 21
7-10pm -The Great Tick Easter w/ Zoftig and Allura; 10pm-12am - The Fabulous Tonemasters
Sunday, March 22
3pm - Blues Jam
Wednesday, March 25
9pm - The Space Heaters
The John at Sadleir House
751 George St. N., Peterborough
705-742-3686
Friday, March 20
8pm - Horseman, Pass By and The Stilt ($25 in advance at Bluestreak Records or at the door)
Saturday, March 21
8pm - Pulsar, Lemur Wetsuit, Elektrodriver ($11 in advance at Bluestreak Records or at the door)
Coming Soon
Friday, April 3
8pm - Knitting, Beached Out, Hit N Run ($20 in advance at Bluestreak Records or PWYC)
Kawartha Country Wines
2452 County Road 36,, Buckhorn
705-657-9916
Coming Soon
Saturday, March 28
6-8:30pm - 4-Course Dinner & Jazz Music Night ft Rob Phillips & Carling Stephen ($79+HST in advance at https://kawarthacountrywines.ca/)
Kelly's Homelike Inn
205 3rd Street, Cobourg
905-372-3234
Friday, March 20
7:30pm - Karaoke w/ host Cait Sheppard.
Saturday, March 21
4-8pm - Live music TBA
McGillicafey's Pub & Eatery
13 Bridge St.. N., Hastings
(705) 696-3600
Thursday, March 19
7-11pm - Karaoke
McThirsty's Pint
166 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 743-2220
Friday, March 20
9pm - Jordan Thomas
Saturday, March 21
9pm - Ryan Burton
Sunday, March 22
8pm - Karaoke and open mic
Tuesday, March 24
8pm - Joanna & Danny Bronson
Wednesday, March 25
8pm - Kevin Foster
Olympia Restaurant
106 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-328-1444
Saturday, March 21
5-8:30pm - Live jazz
Pie Eyed Monk Brewery
8 Cambridge St. N., Lindsay
(705) 212-2200
Saturday, March 21
7-11pm - Music at The Monk 7 ft Jeff Gutteridge & The Black Aces, Vancamp, Matthew Holtby, The Rootmen ($15 in advance at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1980153368028)
Pig's Ear Tavern
144 Brock St., Peterborough
(705) 745-7255
Friday, March 20
9pm - Bouche N' Smitty
Saturday, March 21
9pm - B.A. Johnston, Mr. Awesome, Beef Boys ($5)
Tuesday, March 24
8pm - Open stage
Wednesday, March 25
9pm - Karaoinke
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078
Friday, March 20
8pm - Shuga
Saturday, March 21
8pm - The Vortexans
Royal Crown Pub & Grill
4 King St. E., Colborne
905-355-1900
Saturday, March 21
8-11pm - Roller Coaster
The Social Pub
295 George St. N., Peterborough
705-874-6724
Saturday, March 21
1-4pm - PMBA Deluxe Live presents The Crooked Archers (Bridget Foley, Andrew Martin, Nathan Crook, Liam Archer) w/ The Ilk (no cover, donations appreciated)
Springville Tap n' Grill
2714 Brown Line, Peterborough
(705) 876-9994
Saturday, March 21
7-10pm - Karaoke
Tap & Tonic Pub & Bistro - Campbellford
18-22 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 947-2333
Thursday, March 19
7-10pm - Justin Cooper
Tap & Tonic Pub & Bistro - Marmora
16 Forsyth St., Marmora
613-666-9767
Thursday, March 19
7-10pm - Mike Tremblett
Wednesday, March 25
7pm - Karaoke
The Thirsty Goose
63 Walton St., Port Hope
905-800-0338
Friday, March 20
8pm-12am - Bruce Longman
Saturday, March 21
8pm-12am - Chris Collins
The Venue
286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008
Saturday, March 21
8pm - The Sheepdogs ($59.50 - $69.50 in advance at https://venueptbo.ca/nightery_event/the-sheepdogs/)
VIDEO: "Nobody But You" - The Sheepdogs
The Wings World Lindsay
34 Lindsay S. S., Lindsay
705-328-0725
Friday, March 20
7pm - Gerald Van Halteren
Saturday, March 21
7pm - Angus Hillier
Sunday, March 22
1-4pm - Randy Read
