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, January 1 to Wednesday, January 7.
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
Friday, January 2
8-11pm - Live music TBA
Saturday, January 3
8-11pm - Live music TBA
Monday, January 5
7:30-9:30pm - Local talent night ft local musician TBA
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, January 1
4:30-8pm - New Year's Day ft Rob Phillips & Carling Stephen
Friday, January 2
7-10pm - Charlie Horse
Saturday, January 3
5-8pm - The Colton Sisters; 9pm-12am - Juju Kings
Sunday, January 4
4-7pm - Camilo Restrepo
Monday, January 5
7-10pm - Crash & Burn w/ Rick & Gailie
Tuesday, January 6
6-10pm - Open mic w/ Joslynn Burford
Coming Soon
Friday, January 9
5-8pm - Dennis O'Toole & Old Soul; 9pm-12am - Jeanne Truax and The Jet Airliners
Saturday, January 10
5-8pm - Johann Burkhardt; 9pm-12am - Brisk Recharge Duo (Ian Clement and Dylan Delesky)
Sunday, January 11
4-7pm - Bluegrass Menagerie
Crook & Coffer
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-876-0505
Thursday, January 1
2:30-4:30pm - Hogomanay Party ft Kate Kelly
Friday, January 2
7:30-10:30pm - Stu Ross (CANCELLED)
Saturday, January 3
2:30-4:30pm - Rod MacDonald; 7:30-10:30pm - Lotus White
VIDEO: "Dear Old Five String" - Lotus Wight
VIDEO: "Hydrochloride" - Lotus Wight
Dusk to Dawn Brewing Co.
38 King St. E., Millbrook
705-932-2337
Thursday, January 1
5-8pm - Open mic
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Saturday, January 3
3-6pm - Live music TBA
Graz Restobar
38 Bolton St., Bobcaygeon
705-738-6343
Saturday, January 3
7:30-9:30pm - Michael Haas
Jethro's Bar + Stage
137 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-931-0617
Thursday, January 1
Closed
Friday, January 2
Closed
Saturday, January 3
Closed
Sunday, January 4
3pm - Blues Jam ft host band Lucy Ferrill, Parker Farris, Mike MacCurdy, and Al Black
Kelly's Homelike Inn
205 3rd Street, Cobourg
905-372-3234
Saturday, January 3
4-8pm - The Pitiless Fools
McGillicafey's Pub & Eatery
13 Bridge St.. N., Hastings
(705) 696-3600
Thursday, January 1
7-11pm - New Year's Day Karaoke
McThirsty's Pint
166 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 743-2220
Friday, January 2
9pm - Live music TBA
Saturday, January 3
9pm - Live music TBA
Sunday, January 4
8pm - Karaoke and open mic
Tuesday, January 6
8pm - Joanna & Danny Bronson
Wednesday, January 7
8pm - Kevin Foster
The Muse Gallery & Cafe
23 Bridge St., Bancroft
613-332-1573
Coming Soon
Saturday, January 17
6-8pm - Shoot Toby Twice ft Brandon Humphrey and Tony Silvestri ($20 in advance at The Muse)
Pig's Ear Tavern
144 Brock St., Peterborough
(705) 745-7255
Friday, January 2
7-9pm - Blues in the Bottle (PWYC)
Saturday, January 3
4-7pm - Little Fire Collective & Friends; 9pm - Karaoinke
Wednesday, January 7
6pm - Backroom Old Time Jam
The Social Pub
295 George St. N., Peterborough
705-874-6724
Coming Soon
Saturday, January 17
1-4pm - PMBA Deluxe Live presents The Jethro's Blues Jam All-Stars ft Al Black on vocals/drums/harp, Jeremy Spencley on guitar/vocals, J.P. Hovercraft on bass/vocals, Lucy Ferrill on guitar/vocals, Parker Farris on guitar, Caitlin O'Connor on vocals, Frank Barth on trombone, and Maddy Hope on drums (no cover, donations appreciated)
The Thirsty Goose
63 Walton St., Port Hope
Friday, January 2
8pm-12am - Live music TBA
Saturday, January 3
8pm-12am - Live music TBA
The Venue
286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008
Coming Soon
Saturday, February 14
8pm - Jade Eagleson ($141.17 VIP in advance at https://venueptbo.ca/nightery_event/jade-eagleson/)
Saturday, March 21
8[m - The Sheepdogs ($59.50 - $69.50 in advance at https://venueptbo.ca/nightery_event/the-sheepdogs/)
