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, July 2 to Wednesday, July 8.
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
Thursday, July 2
5-8pm - Doug Horner (no cover)
Wednesday, July 8
5:30-8pm - Open mic hosted by Brad Renaud
Arthur's Pub
930 Burnham St., Cobourg
(905) 372-2105
Thursday, July 2
8-10:30pm - Open mic w/ Bruce Longman
Friday, July 3
8-11pm - Live music TBA
Saturday, July 4
8-11pm - Live music TBA
Monday, July 6
7:30-9:30pm - Local talent night ft musician TBA
Bancroft Brewing Co.
59 Hastings St. N., Bancroft
613-334-8154
Friday, July 3
7pm - Ripcord
Sunday, July 5
1pm - Grateful Not To Be Dead
Belly's Lakeside Bar + Restaurant
17 Fire Route 82B, Buckhorn
705- 931-4455
Friday, July 3
6-8pm - Amberlyn Rutherford
Saturday, July 4
6-8pm - Josh Taerk
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, July 2
7-10pm - Jazz & Blues Night ft. Carling Stephen & Rob Phillips
Friday, July 3
8-11pm - Charlie Horse
Saturday, July 4
5-8pm - Danny and Joanna Bronson; 9pm-12am - Butter
Sunday, July 5
4-7pm - Rocky Islander
Monday, July 6
7-10pm - Crash & Burn w/ Rick & Gailie
Tuesday, July 7
6-10pm - Open mic w/ Johann Burkhardt
Coming Soon
Friday, July 10
8-11pm - Ruckus
Saturday, July 11
5-8pm - Emily Burgess; 9pm-12am - Jane Archer and Blues to the Bone
Sunday, July 12
4-7pm - Bluegrass Menagerie
The Blue Room Coboconk
6666 Highway 35, Coboconk
613-553-4699
Coming Soon
Saturday, July 11
7-10pm - David Celia & Zuffalo ($40)
Bonnie View Inn Dockside Patio
2713 Kashagawigamog Lake Rd., Haliburton
800-461-0347
Wednesday, July 8
5-8pm - Benton Brown & The Lowdown
Boshkung Social - Boshkung Brewing Co.
20 Water St., Minden
705-809-0512
Thursday, July 2
6-8pm - Klinswin Gilbert
Friday, July 3
6-9pm - Melodi Ryan
Saturday, July 4
1:30-4:30pm - Van Hillert
Sunday, July 5
1-4pm - Cam Galloway
Boston Pizza Peterborough South
821 Rye St., Peterborough
705-740-2775
Coming Soon
Thursday, July 9
8pm - Geordy Craig
Burleigh Falls Inn
4791 Highway 28, Burleigh Falls
(705) 654-3441
Friday, July 3
5:30-8pm - Liza Basciano
Saturday, July 4
5:30-8pm - Doug Horner
Sunday, July 5
5:30-8pm - Mike Graham
Crook & Coffer
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-876-0505
Thursday, July 2
7:30-9:30pm - Shane Eyers and Friends
Friday, July 3
8-11pm - Brandon Humphrey
Saturday, July 4
3-5pm - Bob Butcher; 8-11pm - Chris Collins
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Thursday, July 2
5-7pm - Gord Kidd
Friday, July 3
7:30pm - Open mic hosted by Bo Blake Band
Saturday, July 4
7:30pm - Cabin Fever ($20 in advance at https://dominionhotel.gpr.globalpaymentsinc.ca/menu)
VIDEO: "No Back Page" - Cabin Fever
Sunday, July 5
4-7pm - Jazz Happy Hour ft The Jazz Bros
Tuesday, July 7
5-8pm - Tiki Tuesday ft Bo Blake Band
Dusk to Dawn Brewing Co.
38 King St. E., Millbrook
705-932-2337
Thursday, July 2
7-10pm - Open mic w/ host Darel Wernik
Friday, July 3
7-10pm - Kevin Foster
Saturday, July 4
7-10pm - Mike Tremble Jr.
Sunday, July 5
2-5pm - Martin Gladman
Farmhill Weddings and Events
2709 Dillon Rd., Peterborough
705-930-4877
Wednesday, July 8
6:30-8:30pm - Joanna & Danny Bronson (no cover)
Fenelon Falls Brewing Co.
4 May St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 215-9898
Friday, July 3
6-9pm - Brian Gardner
Saturday, July 4
6-9pm - Jeff Moulton
Forsyth Street Kitchen (formerly Tap & Tonic)
16 Forsyth St., Marmora
613-666-9767
Friday, July 3
5pm - Karaoke
Ganaraska Brewing Company
33 Mill St., Port Hope
905-885-9029
Friday, July 3
6-8pm - Jim Murray
Saturday, July 4
7-9pm - Errol Boucher
Sunday, July 5
2-5pm - Open mic w/ Bruce Longman
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Saturday, July 4
2-6pm - Harley and the Howlers
The Granite
45 Bridge St. W., Bancroft
613-332-1500
Saturday, July 4
5-8pm - Jimmy Covers
Wednesday, July 8
5-8pm - Andrew Irving
Haliburton Highlands Brewing
15543 Highway 35, Carnarvon
705-754-2739
Friday, July 3
7-9pm - Gerald Van Halteran (no cover)
Saturday, July 4
2-4pm - Chris Smith (no cover)
Sunday, July 5
2-4pm - Gerald Van Halteran (no cover)
The John at Sadleir House
751 George St. N., Peterborough
705-742-3686
Saturday, July 4
7pm - Farrier, Never Began, Thanks Anyway, Dr. Frump ($15 or PWYC)
Coming Soon
Saturday, July 11
8:30pm - Knitting "Souvenir" Album Release Tour w/ Beached Out, Yackbard ($15 in advance at Bluestreak Records or PWYC at the door)
Kawartha Country Wines
2452 County Road 36,, Buckhorn
705-657-9916
Sunday, July 5
1-4pm - Sonny & Cloudy (no cover)
Kelly's Homelike Inn
205 3rd Street, Cobourg
905-372-3234
Friday, July 3
7:30pm - Karaoke w/ Cait Sheppard
Saturday, July 4
4-8pm - Live music TBA
The Locker at The Falls
9 Lindsay St., Fenelon Falls
705-887-6211
Saturday, July 4
6-9pm - Marc Ekins
Sunday, July 5
1-4pm - Brian Wride
McThirsty's Pint
166 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 743-2220
Friday, July 3
9pm-1am - Live music TBA
Saturday, July 4
9pm-1am - Live music TBA
Sunday, July 5
8pm - Karaoke and open mic
Tuesday, July 7
8pm-12am - Joanna & Danny Bronson
Wednesday, July 8
8pm-12am - Kevin Foster
The Mill Restaurant and Pub
990 Ontario St., Cobourg
(905) 377-8177
Thursday, July 2
6-8pm - Bradley McAree
Muddy's Pit BBQ
3247 County Rd. 2, Keene
(705) 295-1255
Sunday, July 5
3-6pm - The Fabulous Tonemasters
Pig's Ear Tavern
144 Brock St., Peterborough
(705) 745-7255
Thursday, July 2
10pm - The Union (PWYC)
Friday, July 3
8pm - Dave Tough and The Scholars
Saturday, July 4
4-7pm - Little Fire & Mike Audet; 8pm - Muddy Hack, Mickey Moone, The Washout!, Scam ($5)
Tuesday, July 7
9pm - Open stage
Wednesday, July 8
9pm - Karaoinke
The Railyard Cafe & Taphouse
127 Hunter St. E., Peterborough
705-745-5511
Coming Soon
Sunday, July 12
3-6pm - Open mic hosted by Matt MacLeod & Trevor Davis
Sunday, August 9
3-6pm - Open mic hosted by Matt MacLeod & Trevor Davis
Riverside Grill & Gazebo at Holiday Inn
150 George St, Peterborough
705-740-6564
Friday, July 3
6-10pm - Misfits in Action (no cover)
Rolling Grape Vineyard
260 County Rd 2, Bailieboro
705-991-5876
Thursday, July 2
5:30-8:30pm - Kevin Foster
Saturday, July 4
2-5pm - Casselman Trio
Sunday, July 5
2-5pm - Johanna Vanderleeuw
Royal Crown Pub & Grill
4 King St. E., Colborne
905-355-1900
Saturday, July 4
8-11pm - Live music TBA
Scenery Drive Restaurant
6193 County Road 45, Baltimore
905-349-2217
Saturday, July 4
5-7:30pm - Darren Bailey
The Social Pub
295 George St. N., Peterborough
705-874-6724
Coming Soon
Saturday, July 19
1-4pm - PMBA Deluxe Live presents The Fabulous Tonemasters w/ Charlie Bourgeois (no cover, donations appreciated)
The Thirsty Goose
63 Walton St., Port Hope
905-800-0338
Friday, July 3
8pm-12am - Jordan Thomas
Saturday, July 4
8pm-12am - Bruce Longman
Wild Blue Yonder Pub at Elmhirst's Resort
1045 Settlers Line, Keene
(705) 295-4591
Tuesday, July 7
6-9pm - Tuned Up Tuesdays ft Carling Stephen ($49.95 for BBQ & show)
Coming Soon
Tuesday, July 14
6-9pm - Tuned Up Tuesdays ft The Detention Club ($49.95 for BBQ & show)
