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, October 8 to Wednesday, October 14.
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
Friday, October 9
5-8pm - Sarah van den Berg (no cover)
Arthur's Pub
930 Burnham St., Cobourg
(905) 372-2105
Thursday, October 8
8-10:30pm - Open mic w/ Bruce Longman
Friday, October 9
8-11pm - Chris Devlin
Saturday, October 10
8-11pm - Brian Bracken
Monday, October 12
7:30-9:30pm - Local talent night ft Brennan Sloan
Bancroft Brew Pub
4 Bridge St., Bancroft
(613) 332-3450
Saturday, October 10
7-10pm - Will Surphlis
Bancroft Brewing Co.
59 Hastings St. N., Bancroft
613-334-8154
Friday, October 9
7:30-10:30pm - Cruise Control
Sunday, October 11
1-4pm - Jimmy Covers; 6-8pm - Wade Barras
Bar Vita
413 George St. N., Peterborough
705-743-3339
Friday, October 9
7:30-10:30pm - Victoria Yeh
Saturday, October 10
7:30-10:30pm - Ian Clement
Belly's Lakeside Bar + Restaurant
17 Fire Route 82B, Buckhorn
705- 931-4455
Coming Soon
Saturday, October 17
5pm - Closing Party ft Ryan Scott from 6-8pm and Harry Hannah at 8 p.m.
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, October 8
7-10pm - Jazz & Blues Night ft. Carling Stephen & Rob Phillips
Friday, October 9
8-11pm - Space Cadets
Saturday, October 10
5-8pm - Taylor Abrahamse; 9pm-12am - Ravenwood Drive
Sunday, October 11
4-7pm - Jen Howard
Monday, October 12
6-10pm - Crash & Burn w/ Rick & Gailie
Tuesday, October 13
6-10pm - Open mic w/ Joslynn Burford
Wednesday, October 14
7-10pm - Local Artist Spotlight ft Perrin McDonald
Coming Soon
Friday, October 16
8-11pm - Electric City Pulse
Saturday, October 17
5-8pm - Emily Burgess; 9pm-12am - Odd Man Rush
Sunday, October 18
4-7pm - John Goodchild & Mike Audet
Wednesday, October 21
6-9pm - Slow Leaves Tour w/ Matt Holtby
Boston Pizza Lindsay
435 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-328-0008
Friday, October 9
8-11pm - Pinky and Gerald
Burleigh Falls Inn
4791 Highway 28, Burleigh Falls
(705) 654-3441
Friday, October 9
5:30-8pm - Alex McMan (no cover)
Saturday, October 10
5:30-8pm - Jake Dudas (no cover)
Coach & Horses Pub
16 York St. S., Lindsay
(705) 328-0006
Saturday, October 10
2-5pm - Reg Corey
The Cow & Sow Eatery
38 Colborne St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-5111
Coming Soon
Friday, October 16
6-9:30pm - Karaoke Fundraiser for Fenelon Falls Salvation Army Food Bank
Crook & Coffer
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-876-0505
Thursday, October 8
7:30-9:30pm - K-Stew
Friday, October 9
8-11pm - High Waters Trio
Saturday, October 10
8-11pm - Jimmy Breslin
Dominion Hotel
113 Main St., Minden
(705) 286-6954
Saturday, October 10
5-8pm - Gord Kidd and Friends
Tuesday, October 13
5-7pm - Rockin' Country w/ Gord Kidd
Dusk to Dawn Brewing Co.
38 King St. E., Millbrook
705-932-2337
Thursday, October 8
7-10pm - Open mic w/ host Darel Wernik
Eldorado Music Bar & Social Pub
137 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
info@eldoradoliveptbo.com
Friday, October 9
6-8pm - Jonah McLean; 9pm-12am - Not Dead Yet
Saturday, October 10
6-8pm - Tex Mudslide; 9pm - The Kissers
Wednesday, October 14
7-11pm - Open mic
Fenelon Falls Brewing Co.
4 May St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 215-9898
Thursday, October 8
6-9pm - Steve Waters
Friday, October 9
6-9pm - Bradley McAree
Saturday, October 10
5-8pm - Jennifer Doyle
Forsyth Street Kitchen (formerly Tap & Tonic)
16 Forsyth St., Marmora
613-666-9767
Saturday, October 10
7-10pm - Justin Cooper
Ganaraska Brewing Company
33 Mill St., Port Hope
905-885-9029
Friday, October 9
4-6pm - Backroad Band; 7:30-10pm - Karaoke
Saturday, October 10
7-9pm - Steve McKenzie
Sunday, October 11
2-5pm - Open mic
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Saturday, October 10
2-6pm - Worlds Away
Coming Soon
Saturday, October 17
8pm - Jessi Whiteley Trio ($20)
Gordon Best Theatre
216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 876-8884
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)
Coming Soon
Friday, October 16
7:30pm - Mark Ferguson Quartet ($15 at door)
Graz Restobar
38 Bolton St., Bobcaygeon
705-738-6343
Friday, October 9
5-8pm - Melodi Ryan
The John at Sadleir House
751 George St. N., Peterborough
705-742-3686
Saturday, October 10
7pm - Rae Spoon & Evangeline Gentle ($25 in advance at https://ticketscene.ca/events/65516/ or at Bluestreak Records)
VIDEO: "Country Music Breaks My Heart" - Rae Spoon
VIDEO: "Waters" - Evangeline Gentle
Kawartha Country Wines
2452 County Road 36,, Buckhorn
705-657-9916
Sunday, October 11
1-4pm - Bob Butcher (no cover)
Kelly's Homelike Inn
205 3rd Street, Cobourg
905-372-3234
Friday, October 9
7:30pm - Karaoke w/ Cait Sheppard
Saturday, October 10
4-8pm - Full TIlt
The Locker at The Falls
9 Lindsay St., Fenelon Falls
705-887-6211
Saturday, October 10
6-8pm - Chris Richard (no cover)
Sunday, October 11
1-4pm - John Turner (no cover)
McThirsty's Pint
166 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 743-2220
Friday, October 9
9pm-1am - Chris Strang
Saturday, October 10
9pm-1am - Jordan Thomas
Sunday, October 11
8pm - Karaoke and open mic
Tuesday, October 13
8pm-12am - Joanna & Danny Bronson
Wednesday, October 14
8pm-12am - Kevin Foster
The Muse Gallery & Cafe
23 Bridge St., Bancroft
613-332-1573
Coming Soon
Wednesday, October 28
7-9pm - Mystikana ($25 music only, tickets at The Muse)
Pig's Ear Tavern
144 Brock St., Peterborough
(705) 745-7255
Friday, October 9
9pm - Angels of Our Nature (PWYC)
Saturday, October 10
10pm - The Hack, Robots! Everywhere!, Blue Velour, Brandon Bates ($5)
Tuesday, October 13
5-8pm - Family-friendly open mic; 9pm - Open stage
Wednesday, October 14
9pm - Karaoinke
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078
Friday, October 9
7-11pm - Andy & The Boys
Saturday, October 10
8pm - Chris Strang
Rolling Grape Vineyard
260 County Rd 2, Bailieboro
705-991-5876
Sunday, October 11
2-5pm - Kevin Foster
Royal Crown Pub & Grill
4 King St. E., Colborne
905-355-1900
Saturday, October 10
8-11pm - Riverside Deep
The Social Pub
295 George St. N., Peterborough
705-874-6724
Coming Soon
Saturday, October 17
1-4pm - PMBA Deluxe Live presents The Bitchin' Betties w/ Ollie Mae (donations encouraged)
Sticks Sports Pub
500 George St. S., Peterborough
(705) 775-7845
Friday, October 9
6-10pm - Accelerator (Ian Clement and Dave Clarke)
The Tankhouse on Trent
1939 Lakehurst Road, Buckhorn
(705) 657-9094
Thursday, October 8
7-10pm - Karaoke w/ Ross Burgoyne
The Thirsty Goose
63 Walton St., Port Hope
905-800-0338
Friday, October 9
8pm-12am - Bradley McAree
Saturday, October 10
8pm-12am - Jeff Biggar
The Venue
286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008
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/)
