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 23 to Wednesday, July 29.
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 23
5-8pm - Ben Foss (no cover)
Friday, July 24
5-8pm - Hayden Ryan (no cover)
Arthur's Pub
930 Burnham St., Cobourg
(905) 372-2105
Thursday, July 23
8-10:30pm - Open mic w/ Bruce Longman
Friday, July 24
8-11pm - Greg Dowey
Saturday, July 25
8-11pm - Matt Marcuz
Monday, July 27
7:30-9:30pm - Local talent night ft Ryan Scott
Bancroft Brew Pub
4 Bridge St., Bancroft
(613) 332-3450
Thursday, July 23
7-10pm - Andrew Irving
Saturday, July 25
8-11pm - Karaoke
Bancroft Brewing Co.
59 Hastings St. N., Bancroft
613-334-8154
Thursday, July 23
7pm - Open mic
Saturday, July 25
7pm - Brenwaite Band
Bar Vita
413 George St. N., Peterborough
705-743-3339
Friday, July 24
7:30-10:30pm - Jeff Biggar
Saturday, July 25
7:30-10:30pm - Brad McAree
Belly's Lakeside Bar + Restaurant
17 Fire Route 82B, Buckhorn
705- 931-4455
Thursday, July 23
6-8pm - Bob Butcher
Friday, July 24
6-8pm - Ryan Scott
Saturday, July 25
6-8pm - Sean Jamieson
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, July 23
7-10pm - Jazz & Blues Night ft. Carling Stephen & Rob Phillips
Saturday, July 25
5-8pm - Lizeh Basciano; 9pm-12am - Crooked Archers ft Bridget Foley
Sunday, July 26
4-7pm - Brennen Sloan
Monday, July 27
7-10pm - Crash & Burn w/ Rick & Gailie
Tuesday, July 28
6-10pm - Open mic w/ Johann Burkhardt
Wednesday, July 29
7-10pm - Local Artist Spotlight ft John Goodchild
Coming Soon
Friday, July 31
8-11pm - Emily Burgess, Ken Yoshioka & Julian Fauth
Saturday, August 1
5-8pm - Bread & Soul; 9pm-12am - Evan Wright & Evan Paul of Nutmeg & The Firm
Sunday, August 2
4-7pm - Sam Clark Trio
Wednesday, August 5
7-10pm - Local Artist Spotlight ft Deanna MacIntosh & Myke Mazzei
The Blue Room Coboconk
6666 Highway 35, Coboconk
613-553-4699
Friday, July 24
7-11pm - The Wanted ($30)
Bonnie View Inn Dockside Patio
2713 Kashagawigamog Lake Rd., Haliburton
800-461-0347
Wednesday, July 29
5-8pm - Ragged Company
Boshkung Social - Boshkung Brewing Co.
20 Water St., Minden
705-809-0512
Thursday, July 23
6-8pm - Johnny Toonice
Friday, July 24
6-9pm - Cam Galloway
Saturday, July 25
1:30-4:30pm - Van Hillert
Sunday, July 26
1-4pm - Cam Galloway
Boston Pizza Lindsay
435 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-328-0008
Friday, July 24
8-11pm - Chris Strancy
Boston Pizza Peterborough South
821 Rye St., Peterborough
705-740-2775
Thursday, July 23
6-8pm - Aster Alice & Evan Rather Poor
Burleigh Falls Inn
4791 Highway 28, Burleigh Falls
(705) 654-3441
Saturday, July 25
5:30-8pm - Bob Butcher (no cover)
Coming Soon
Saturday, August 15
8-10pm - John Prine Tribute Show ft Kevin Hornsby ($25 show only, $75 dinner and show, in advance at https://burleighfallsinn.com/john-prine-tribute-show)
Chemong Lodge
764 Hunter St., Bridgenorth
(705) 292-8435
Thursday, July 23
6-9pm - Jake Dudas
Cork and Bean
382 George St. N., Peterborough
705-742-0144
Friday, July 24
7-10pm - Open mic hosted by Ravenwood Drive
Crook & Coffer
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-876-0505
Thursday, July 23
7:30-9:30pm - Lisa Canivet w/ Jay Cockerill
Friday, July 24
8-11pm - The Kissers
Saturday, July 25
2:30-4pm - Mike and Jeremy; 8-11pm - James Higgins
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Thursday, July 23
7:30pm - Valdy (SOLD OUT)
Saturday, July 25
7:30pm - Ian Reid ($25 in advance at https://dominionhotel.gpr.globalpaymentsinc.ca/menu)
Sunday, July 26
4-7pm - Jazz Happy Hour ft Heart & Soul
Tuesday, July 28
5-8pm - Tiki Tuesday ft Mixed Bag
Dusk to Dawn Brewing Co.
38 King St. E., Millbrook
705-932-2337
Thursday, July 23
7-10pm - Open mic w/ host Darel Wernik
Saturday, July 25
7-10pm - Matty Bulller
Sunday, July 26
2-5pm - The Hippie Chicks
Farmhill Weddings and Events
2709 Dillon Rd., Peterborough
705-930-4877
Wednesday, July 29
6:30-8:30pm - Alyssa Morrissey and friends (no cover)
Forsyth Street Kitchen (formerly Tap & Tonic)
16 Forsyth St., Marmora
613-666-9767
Friday, July 24
5-9pm - Karaoke
Saturday, July 25
7pm - Owen Wright
Ganaraska Brewing Company
33 Mill St., Port Hope
905-885-9029
Friday, July 24
7-10pm - River Time Blues Festival ft Camilo Restrepo (no cover)
Saturday, July 25
2-9pm - River Time Blues Festival ft Paul Reddick, Bad Luck Woman and Her Misfortunes, Dave Mowat and the Curbside Shuffle, Fraser Melvin Band ($40)
Sunday, July 26
2-5pm - River Time Blues Festival Blues Kitchen Party Open Mic with Paul Whitaker (no cover)
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Saturday, July 25
2-6pm - Richard Henderson Band
Sunday, July 26
2-6pm - Open mic w/ host Ed Smith and house band The Bashy Brothers
Haliburton Highlands Brewing
15543 Highway 35, Carnarvon
705-754-2739
Friday, July 24
7-9pm - Albert Saxby & Trina West (no cover)
Saturday, July 25
2-4pm - Chris Smith (no cover)
Sunday, July 26
2-4pm - Rich Howard (no cover)
Honkey Tonk Angel Bar (Golden Wheel)
6725 Highway 7, Peterborough
(705) 749-6838
Thursday, July 23
7-11pm - Open mic hosted by Ian Clement
Friday, July 24
7-11pm - Odd Man Rush ($10)
The John at Sadleir House
751 George St. N., Peterborough
705-742-3686
Saturday, July 25
7pm - Lo & The High Road ($26 in advance at https://ticketscene.ca/events/60247/ or Bluestreak Records)
VIDEO: "Star of the County Down" - Lo & the High Road
Coming Soon
Friday, July 31
8pm - The Ilk EP Release Show w/ Tristan Konkle, Allura ($15 in advance at Bluestreak Records)
Kawartha Country Wines
2452 County Road 36,, Buckhorn
705-657-9916
Sunday, July 26
1-4pm - Hilary Dumoulin (no cover)
Kelly's Homelike Inn
205 3rd Street, Cobourg
905-372-3234
Friday, July 24
7:30pm - Karaoke w/ Cait Sheppard
Saturday, July 25
4-8pm - The Pitiless Fools
Lovesick Lake Restaurant
4738 Highway 28, Burleigh Falls
249-387-0105
Saturday, July 25
6-8pm - Hilary Dumoulin
McThirsty's Pint
166 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 743-2220
Friday, July 24
9pm-1am - Ryan Scott
Saturday, July 25
9pm-1am - Dan Farrell
Sunday, July 26
8pm - Karaoke and open mic
Tuesday, July 28
8pm-12am - Joanna & Danny Bronson
Wednesday, July 29
8pm-12am - Kevin Foster
The Mill Restaurant and Pub
990 Ontario St., Cobourg
(905) 377-8177
Thursday, July 23
6-8pm - Little Lake
Muddy's Pit BBQ
3247 County Rd. 2, Keene
(705) 295-1255
Sunday, July 26
3-6pm - Wylie Harold
The Muse Gallery & Cafe
23 Bridge St., Bancroft
613-332-1573
Saturday, July 25
7-9pm - Mystikana "Through the Earth" album release show (SOLD OUT)
The Original Just for the Halibut
17 King St. E., Bobcaygeon
705-738-4545
Thursday, July 23
5-7:30pm - Brennen Wilson
Pig's Ear Tavern
144 Brock St., Peterborough
(705) 745-7255
Thursday, July 23
10pm - Local Songwriters Showcase ft Adoniram, The Pauper's Pals, Revoking Grey, Aaron Ridge
Saturday, July 25
4pm - Dave MacQuarrie & Friends; 8pm - Sigh Die, Dust Guide, Never Began ($5)
Sunday, July 26
3-6pm - Pays d'en Haut (entry by donation)
Tuesday, July 28
9pm - Open stage
Wednesday, July 29
9pm - Karaoinke
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078
Friday, July 24
8pm - The Vortexans
Saturday, July 25
8pm - High Waters Band
The Railyard Cafe & Taphouse
127 Hunter St. E., Peterborough
705-745-5511
Coming Soon
Sunday, August 9
3-6pm - Open mic hosted by Matt MacLeod & Trevor Davis
Rolling Grape Vineyard
260 County Rd 2, Bailieboro
705-991-5876
Thursday, July 23
5:30-8:30pm - Brad Renaud
Sunday, July 26
2-5pm - Cale Crowe
Royal Crown Pub & Grill
4 King St. E., Colborne
905-355-1900
Saturday, July 25
8-11pm - Ron Nicholas
Scenery Drive Restaurant
6193 County Road 45, Baltimore
905-349-2217
Saturday, July 25
5-7:30pm - Mike Tremblay
Springville Tap n' Grill
2714 Brown Line, Peterborough
(705) 876-9994
Saturday, July 25
7-10pm - Karaoke
Sticks Sports Pub
500 George St. S., Peterborough
(705) 775-7845
Saturday, July 25
6pm - Ian Clement
The Tankhouse on Trent
1939 Lakehurst Road, Buckhorn
(705) 657-9094
Sunday, July 26
8-10pm - Elivs Anytime ($15)
The Thirsty Goose
63 Walton St., Port Hope
905-800-0338
Friday, July 24
8pm-12am - Cale Crowe
Saturday, July 25
8pm-12am - Jeff Biggar
Wild Blue Yonder Pub at Elmhirst's Resort
1045 Settlers Line, Keene
(705) 295-4591
Tuesday, July 28
6-9pm - Tuned Up Tuesdays ft Al Black and the Steady Band ($49.95 for BBQ & show)
Coming Soon
Tuesday, August 4
6-9pm - Tuned Up Tuesdays ft Nicholas Campbell ($49.95 for BBQ & show)
The Wings World Lindsay
34 Lindsay S. S., Lindsay
705-328-0725
Friday, July 24
8pm-12am - Karaoke w/ Carolyn
Sunday, July 26
1-4pm - Randy Read
