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 29 to Wednesday, November 4.
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, October 29
8-10:30pm - Open mic w/ Bruce Longman
Friday, October 30
8-11pm - Davey Boy
Saturday, October 31
8-11pm - James Higgins
Monday, November 2
7:30-9:30pm - Local talent night ft musician TBA
Bancroft Brew Pub
4 Bridge St., Bancroft
(613) 332-3450
Saturday, October 31
8pm - Scareoke Costume Night
Bancroft Brewing Co.
59 Hastings St. N., Bancroft
613-334-8154
Thursday, October 29
7-9:30pm - Open mic
Saturday, October 31
7pm - Halloween for Humanity ft VOODOO Pawn Shop (food bank donations appreciated)
Bar Vita
413 George St. N., Peterborough
705-743-3339
Friday, October 30
7:30-10:30pm - Chris Collins
Saturday, October 31
7:30-10:30pm - Ian Clement
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, October 29
7-10pm - Jazz & Blues Night ft. Carling Stephen & Rob Phillips
Friday, October 30
8-11pm - Crooked Archers ft Bridget Foley
Saturday, October 31
5-8pm - Halloween Kick Off w/ Rick & Gailie; 9pm-1am - Halloween Party w/ Electrick Herd
Sunday, November 1
4-7pm - Rocky Islander
Monday, November 2
6-10pm - Crash & Burn w/ Rick & Gailie
Tuesday, November 3
6-10pm - Open mic w/ Johann Burkhardt
Wednesday, November 4
7-10pm - Local Artist Spotlight ft Crocky Teasdale
Coming Soon
Friday, November 6
8-11pm - HBH (Hiney, Black, and Hovercraft)
Saturday, November 7
5-8pm - Dennis O'Toole & Old Soul; 9pm-1am - Jane Archer and Blues to the Bone
Sunday, November 8
4-7pm - Bluegrass Menagerie
Wednesday, November 11
7-10pm - Local Artist Spotlight ft Ian Prescott
Boston Pizza Lindsay
435 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-328-0008
Friday, October 30
8-11pm - Halloween Jam with Tyler Koke
Brit Town Barrel
412 Eldon Rd., Little Britain
705-786-7227
Friday, October 30
7:30pm - Wade Barras
Coach & Horses Pub
16 York St. S., Lindsay
(705) 328-0006
Saturday, October 31
2-5pm - Matt & Joe; 10pm - Karaoke Dance Party
Crook & Coffer
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-876-0505
Thursday, October 29
7:30-9:30pm - Shane Eyers and Friends
Friday, October 30
8-11pm - Doug Horner
Saturday, October 31
2:30-4:30pm - The Skelligs
Dusk to Dawn Brewing Co.
38 King St. E., Millbrook
705-932-2337
Thursday, October 29
7-10pm - Open mic w/ host Darel Wernik
Eldorado Music Bar & Social Pub
137 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
info@eldoradoliveptbo.com
Thursday, October 29
6-8pm - Carpe Noctem
Friday, October 30
Closed for private event
Saturday, October 31
6-8pm - Georgia Rose w/ Carter Frizzle; 9pm-12am - Jeanne Truax and her Mystery Machines (PWYC)
Sunday, November 1
3-6pm - Blues Jam
Wednesday, November 4
7-11pm - Open mic
Fenelon Falls Brewing Co.
4 May St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 215-9898
Friday, October 30
6-9pm - Geordy Craig
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Saturday, October 31
2-6pm - Urban Rednecks
Coming Soon
Saturday, December 5
8pm - Brooks & Bowskill w/ The Hometown Beauts
Sunday, December 6
2pm - Brooks & Bowskill w/ The Hometown Beauts
Gordon Best Theatre
216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 876-8884
Friday, October 30
9pm - Dayglo Abortions w/ K!dz (No Longer), Thee. Baddest. Apples. ($25 in advance at Bluestreak Records and Renegade Apparel, $30 at door)
Graz Restobar
38 Bolton St., Bobcaygeon
705-738-6343
Friday, October 30
6pm - Chris Strang & Heather Lobban
Honky Tonk Angel
6725 Highway 7, Peterborough
(705) 749-6838
Thursday, October 29
7-10pm - Karaoke w/ DJ Ross
Friday, October 30
8-10pm - Clay Kidd ($10 cover)
Saturday, October 31
8pm - Halloween Fear Fest w/ Misfits in Action ($15 in advance, $20 at door)
Jack's Barrel House
246 Division St., Cobourg
289-252-1122
Saturday, October 31
1-4pm - Kat Lovett
The John at Sadleir House
751 George St. N., Peterborough
705-742-3686
Thursday, October 29
7:30pm - The Detention Club All Hallows Fling ($25 in advance at Bluestreak Records or https://ticketscene.ca/events/65439/)
Saturday, October 31
8:30pm - Mokomokai, ELMS, Don't Tell Sarah ($25 in advance at Bluestreak Records or https://ticketscene.ca/events/65519/)
Kelly's Homelike Inn
205 3rd Street, Cobourg
905-372-3234
Friday, October 30
7:30pm - Karaoke w/ Cait Sheppard
Saturday, October 31
4-8pm - Shawn Savoy ft Tony Silvestri
McThirsty's Pint
166 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 743-2220
Friday, October 30
9pm-1am - Cale Crowe
Saturday, October 31
9pm-1am - Bradley McAree
Sunday, November 1
8pm - Karaoke and open mic
Tuesday, November 3
8pm-12am - Joanna & Danny Bronson
Wednesday, November 4
8pm-12am - Kevin Foster
Old Dog Brewing Company
30 King St. E., Bobcaygeon
05-731-1123
Thursday, October 29
5pm - Karaoke
Pig's Ear Tavern
144 Brock St., Peterborough
(705) 745-7255
Thursday, October 29
10pm - Dr. Frump (No cover/PWYC)
Friday, October 30
6-8pm - Chester Babcock; 9pm - Skeen (no cover)
Saturday, October 31
4-7pm - Dave MacQuarrie & Friends; 9pm - It's Not The Cramps w/ House of Haunt, Baron and The Guede ($5)
Tuesday, November 3
9pm - Open stage
Wednesday, November 4
6-9pm - Backroom Old Time Jam; 9pm - Karaoinke
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078
Friday, October 30
7-11pm - Gregory Thomas
Saturday, October 31
8pm - High Waters Band
Rolling Grape Vineyard
260 County Rd 2, Bailieboro
705-991-5876
Thursday, October 29
5:30-8:30pm - Hillary Dumoulin
Sunday, November 1
2-5pm - Johanna Vanderleeuw
Royal Crown Pub & Grill
4 King St. E., Colborne
905-355-1900
Friday, October 30
8-11pm - Little Lake
Saturday, October 31
8-11pm - Karaoke
The Thirsty Goose
63 Walton St., Port Hope
905-800-0338
Friday, October 30
8pm-12am - Cale Crowe
The Wings World Lindsay
34 Lindsay S. S., Lindsay
705-328-0725
Friday, October 30
7-11pm - Karaoke w/ Carolyn
