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, September 17 to Wednesday, September 23.
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, September 17
5-8pm - Bob Butcher (no cover)
Friday, September 18
5-8pm - Live music TBA (no cover)
Saturday, September 19
12-8pm - Oktoberfest ft Donnie V from 12-3pm & The Polka Dot Four from 4-8pm (no cover)
Arthur's Pub
930 Burnham St., Cobourg
(905) 372-2105
Thursday, September 17
8-10:30pm - Open mic w/ Bruce Longman
Friday, September 18
8-11pm - Greg Dowey
Saturday, September 19
8-11pm - Ryan Forsythe
Monday, September 21
7:30-9:30pm - Local talent night ft Brennan Sloan
Bancroft Brew Pub
4 Bridge St., Bancroft
(613) 332-3450
Friday, September 18
8-11pm - Karaoke
Bancroft Brewing Co.
59 Hastings St. N., Bancroft
613-334-8154
Saturday, September 19
7:30pm - Break the Night
Sunday, September 20
1-4pm - Wade Barras
Bar Vita
413 George St. N., Peterborough
705-743-3339
Friday, September 18
7:30-10:30pm - Brad Renaud
Saturday, September 19
7:30-10:30pm - Noah Abrahamse
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, September 17
7-10pm - Jazz & Blues Night ft. Carling Stephen & Rob Phillips
Friday, September 18
8-11pm - Keith Guy Band
Saturday, September 19
5-8pm - Bob Butcher; 9pm-12am - RucKus
Sunday, September 20
4-7pm - Brennen Sloan
Monday, September 21
6-10pm - Crash & Burn w/ Rick & Gailie
Tuesday, September 22
6-10pm - Open mic w/ Johann Burkhardt
Wednesday, September 23
7-10pm - Local Artist Spotlight ft Sam Coons
Coming Soon
Friday, September 25
8-11pm - Butter
Saturday, September 26
5-8pm - Dennis O'Toole & Old Soul; 9pm-12am - Crooked Archers ft Bridget Foley
Sunday, September 27
4-7pm - Hannah Green
Wednesday, September 30
7-10pm - Local Artist Spotlight ft Give it Time (Will MacCurdy, Parker Ferris, Isaac Williams)
The Blue Room Coboconk
6666 Highway 35, Coboconk
613-553-4699
Coming Soon
Saturday, September 26
7-11pm - Reishi Maylen "Aquarian Bard" Album Release Party ($30)
Boshkung Social - Boshkung Brewing Co.
20 Water St., Minden
705-809-0512
Thursday, September 17
6-8pm - Will Surphlis
Friday, September 18
6-9pm - Erin Blackstock
Boston Pizza Lindsay
435 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-328-0008
Friday, September 18
8-11pm - Slippery & The Dead Ender
Chemong Lodge
764 Hunter St., Bridgenorth
(705) 292-8435
Thursday, September 17
6-9pm - Jake Dudas
Friday, September 18
6-9pm - Bob Butcher
The Cow & Sow Eatery
38 Colborne St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-5111
Friday, September 18
6-9:30pm - Karaoke fundraiser for Women's Resources Kawartha Lakes hosted by Pat & Steve (entry by donation)
Crook & Coffer
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-876-0505
Thursday, September 17
7:30-9:30pm - Owen Wright
Friday, September 18
8-11pm - Doug Horner
Saturday, September 19
2:30-4pm - Sonny & Cloudy ; 8-11pm - Chris Collins
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Coming Soon
Saturday, September 26
7:30pm - Russell DeCarle Trio ($35 at https://dominionhotel.gpr.globalpaymentsinc.ca)
Dusk to Dawn Brewing Co.
38 King St. E., Millbrook
705-932-2337
Thursday, September 17
7-10pm - Open mic w/ host Darel Wernik
Eldorado Music Bar & Social Pub
137 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
info@eldoradoliveptbo.com
Friday, September 18
6-8pm - Wild Cards; 9-12 - Side Hill Gougers
Saturday, September 19
Live music TBA
Farmhill Weddings and Events
2709 Dillon Rd., Peterborough
705-930-4877
Wednesday, September 23
6:30-8:30pm - Alyssa Morrissey & Friends (no cover)
Ganaraska Brewing Company
33 Mill St., Port Hope
905-885-9029
Friday, September 18
6-8pm - Sarah Van Den Berg
Saturday, September 19
7-9pm - Wayne Ricard
Sunday, September 20
2-5pm - Open mic
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Saturday, September 19
2-6pm - Blueprint
Gordon Best Theatre
216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 876-8884
Coming Soon
Saturday, October 10
8-10pm - Fractured Mirror Ace Frehley Tribute w/ Pinheads Ramones Tribute ($20 in advance at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1995466769825, $30 at door)
The Granite
45 Bridge St. W., Bancroft
613-332-1500
Saturday, September 19
5-8pm - Kirk Bates
Graz Restobar
38 Bolton St., Bobcaygeon
705-738-6343
Thursday, September 17
7pm - Karaoke w/ DJ Ross
Friday, September 18
5-8pm - Jesse Byers
Honky Tonk Angel
6725 Highway 7, Peterborough
(705) 749-6838
Friday, September 18
8-10pm - Lizeh Basciano ($10)
Saturday, September 19
7:30pm - Cameron Von "The Full Band Experience" w/ Ravenwood Drive ($25 in advance or $30 at door)
The John at Sadleir House
751 George St. N., Peterborough
705-742-3686
Saturday, September 19
4:30pm - Knifehammer's Killer Griller all-ages BBQ w/ Maldita, Thunderglove, HitnRun ($20 for show and food)
Kawartha Country Wines
2452 County Road 36,, Buckhorn
705-657-9916
Sunday, September 20
1-4pm - A Pint of Blarney (no cover)
Kelly's Homelike Inn
205 3rd Street, Cobourg
905-372-3234
Friday, September 18
7:30pm - Karaoke w/ Cait Sheppard
Saturday, September 19
4-8pm - Live music TBA
The Locker at The Falls
9 Lindsay St., Fenelon Falls
705-887-6211
Saturday, September 19
5:30-8:30pm - Jesse Byers (no cover)
Sunday, September 20
1-4pm - Sean Jamieson (no cover)
McThirsty's Pint
166 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 743-2220
Friday, September 18
9pm-1am - Jordan Thomas
Saturday, September 19
9pm-1am - Brad McAree
Sunday, September 20
8pm - Karaoke and open mic
Tuesday, September 22
8pm-12am - Joanna & Danny Bronson
Wednesday, September 23
8pm-12am - Kevin Foster
The Muse Gallery & Cafe
23 Bridge St., Bancroft
613-332-1573
Coming Soon
Saturday, October 3
6-8pm - Hymnia (Megan Kendrick and Sarah van den Berg) ($20 at The Muse)
The Original Just for the Halibut
17 King St. E., Bobcaygeon
705-738-4545
Thursday, September 17
5-7:30pm - Mike Graham
Pig's Ear Tavern
144 Brock St., Peterborough
(705) 745-7255
Thursday, September 17
10pm - Dr. Frump
Friday, September 18
8pm - Dave Tough and The Scholars; 10pm - Femme Fatales: A Sapphic Pride Kickoff w/ K-Stew, Sahira The Djinn, Bratspider
Saturday, September 19
8pm - Nicholas Campbell & The Metre Cheaters ($5)
Tuesday, September 22
9pm - Open stage
Wednesday, September 23
9pm - Karaoinke
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078
Friday, September 18
7-11pm Karaoke w/ Ian Clement
Saturday, September 19
8pm - Fabulous Tonemasters
The Railyard Cafe & Taphouse
127 Hunter St. E., Peterborough
705-745-5511
Sunday, September 20
3-6pm - Open mic hosted by Matt MacLeod ft Sue Passmore from Good Lovelies. Sign up at 2:30 p.m. for a performance spot. Free for performers, PWYC for audience.
VIDEO: "I See Gold" - Good Lovelies
Rolling Grape Vineyard
260 County Rd 2, Bailieboro
705-991-5876
Thursday, September 17
5:30-8:30pm - Nolan Hubbard
Sunday, September 20
2-5pm - Doug Horner
Royal Crown Pub & Grill
4 King St. E., Colborne
905-355-1900
Saturday, September 19
8-11pm - Kent Swan
The Social Pub
295 George St. N., Peterborough
705-874-6724
Saturday, September 19
1-4pm - PMBA Deluxe Live presents Quality Building Supplies (Paul Reddick, Clayton Yates, Michael Theodore, Matt Greco) w/ Give It Time (no cover, donations appreciated)
The Thirsty Goose
63 Walton St., Port Hope
905-800-0338
Friday, September 18
8pm-12am - Cale Crow
Saturday, September 19
8pm-12am - Dan Farrell
The Venue
286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008
Coming Soon
Friday, October 9
8-11pm - Elyse Saunders w/ Catto, Josh Dillon, Tyler Lorette ($25 in advance at https://venueptbo.ca/nightery_event/elyse-saunders-2/)
Saturday, October 10
8pm - Gord Bamford w/ Dale Alexander, Hunter James ($50 in advance at https://venueptbo.ca/nightery_event/gord-bamford/)
The Yacht Club at Gordon Yacht Harbour Marina
81 Front St. E., Bobcaygeon
705-738-2381
Sunday, September 20
1-4pm - Chris Strang
