Hey Barrie locals and visitors! Get ready to dive into two weeks of electrifying live music, trivia, karaoke, and more, right here in the heart of Simcoe County. From cozy acoustic sets to high-energy DJ nights and unique events like drag shows and tribute performances, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. This bi-weekly guide, brought to you in partnership with Local and Live 365, covers September 30 to October 12, 2025. Hungry? Pair your night out with amazing food and drink specials—check out localandlive365.com for deals near these hot spots!

Mark your calendars, grab your crew, and let’s make these weeks unforgettable. Here’s what’s happening in Barrie!

Week 1: September 30 - October 5, 2025

Malones Pint House
Start the week with a mix of music and fun:

• Tuesday (Sept 30): Music Bingo at 7pm – Test your tunes knowledge!
• Thursday (Oct 2): Acoustic Jam with JJ Blue at 6pm.
• Friday (Oct 3): Lakeside Groove at 6pm.
• Saturday (Oct 4): The Hit Disturbers at 6pm.
• Sunday (Oct 5): Sunday Jam with The Pint House Band at 4pm – A chill way to wrap up the week.

The Queens Hotel
Classic vibes with trivia and live tunes:

• Thursday (Oct 2): Trivia Night at 7:30pm – Bring your brainpower!
• Friday (Oct 3): The Boathouse Blues Project at 5:30pm / DJ at 10pm.
• Saturday (Oct 4): Memphis Mudd at 5:30pm / DJ at 10pm.
• Sunday (Oct 5): Music Bingo at 7pm.

Kenzington Burger Bar (Downtown)
Burgers and beats all week long:

• Wednesday (Oct 1): Daniel Humphreys from 8-11pm.
• Thursday (Oct 2): Mike Robins from 10pm-1am.
• Friday (Oct 3): Honey Jack Music from 10pm-1am.
• Saturday (Oct 4): Driver from 10pm-1am.
• Sunday (Oct 5): Jonni X from 11pm-2am.

Kenzington Burger Bar (Byrne Drive)
South-end music fix:

• Friday (Oct 3): Gabe Salem at 10pm.

The Queens Nightclub
High-energy nights await:

• Thursday (Oct 2): 666 Cover Night – 6 Bands Cover 6 Songs for 6 Bux! Featuring And Out Come the Wolves, Cat Like Thief, Midlife Crisis Hotline, None of Them Witches, Second Hand Rumours, and Primate at 6pm. 
• Friday (Oct 3): DJ at 10pm.
• Saturday (Oct 4): DJ at 10pm.

The Rec Room Barrie
Family-friendly fun with top acts:

• Thursday (Oct 2): The Fabulous Flock Drag Show at 7pm.
• Friday (Oct 3): Peasant Kings at 8pm.
• Saturday (Oct 4): Unlocked at 8pm.

Cheer's Bar & Grill
Karaoke every night – let your inner star shine:

• Tuesday (Sept 30): Karaoke from 8pm-12am.
• Wednesday (Oct 1): Karaoke from 8pm-12am.
• Thursday (Oct 2): Karaoke from 9pm-1am.
• Friday (Oct 3): Karaoke from 9pm-1am.
• Saturday (Oct 4): Karaoke from 9pm-1am.

The Barrie Legion
Classic tunes:

• Friday (Oct 3): Bustin Loose at 7pm.

Georgian Theatre
Big shows on the big stage:

• Friday (Oct 3): The Musical Box Official presents Genesis Live at 8pm.
• Saturday (Oct 4): Neon Nostalgic at 8pm.

Perfect Szn - Barrie
Start the week with some fun:

• Monday (Sept 30): Drop In Euchre Night at 7pm.
• Friday (Oct 3): Muzik Bingo 8pm.

Week 2: October 6 - October 12, 2025

Malones Pint House
Keep the music flowing:

• Tuesday (Oct 7): Music Bingo at 7pm.
• Thursday (Oct 9): Acoustic Jam with JJ Blue at 6pm.
• Friday (Oct 10): Live Music at 6pm.
• Saturday (Oct 11): Live Music at 6pm.
• Sunday (Oct 12): Sunday Jam with The Pint House Band at 4pm.

The Queens Hotel
More trivia and DJ vibes:

• Thursday (Oct 9): Trivia Night at 7:30pm.
• Friday (Oct 10): DJ at 10pm.
• Saturday (Oct 11): DJ at 10pm.
• Sunday (Oct 12): Music Bingo at 7pm.

Kenzington Burger Bar (Downtown)
Rock out with these acts:

• Wednesday (Oct 8): Daniel Humphreys from 8-11pm.
• Thursday (Oct 9): Mike Robins from 10pm-1am.
• Friday (Oct 10): Shawn Steinhart from 10pm-1am.
• Saturday (Oct 11): Switchbeat from 10pm-1am.
• Sunday (Oct 12): Jonni X from 11pm-2am.

Kenzington Burger Bar (Byrne Drive)
South-end tunes:

• Friday (Oct 10): Dan Humphreys at 10pm.

The Queens Nightclub
Dance and rock the night away:

• Thursday (Oct 9): Live Music at 6pm.
• Friday (Oct 10): DJ at 10pm.
• Saturday (Oct 11): Smokey & the Bones, Bigfoot’s Hand, Shoemaker Levee at 6pm.

The Rec Room Barrie
More great performances:

• Friday (Oct 10): Rockin' Relics at 8pm.
• Saturday (Oct 11): Practically Hip at 7:30pm.

Cheer's Bar & Grill
Karaoke keeps the party going:

• Tuesday (Oct 7): Karaoke from 8pm-12am.
• Wednesday (Oct 8): Karaoke from 8pm-12am.
• Thursday (Oct 9): Karaoke from 9pm-1am.
• Friday (Oct 10): Karaoke from 9pm-1am.
• Saturday (Oct 11): Karaoke from 9pm-1am.

The Barrie Legion
Live music vibes:

• Friday (Oct 10): The Mugs at 7pm.

Georgian Theatre
A soulful night:

• Friday (Oct 10): Legends of Motown at 7:30pm.

Sober Sips
Non-alcoholic fun:

• Friday (Oct 10): Trivia at 8pm.

Perfect Szn - Barrie
Card game fans, this one’s for you:

• Monday (Oct 6): Drop-In Euchre Night at 7pm.

For more details on bands, events, or to snag food specials while you’re out, visit localandlive365.com/barrie. This bi-weekly guide is brought to you by Local and Live 365 - Central Ontario. Not listed? Send them a DM to get featured!

Barrie’s music scene is alive and thriving—join the fun, share your nights with #BarrieEntertainment, and tag Tourism Barrie on social media. Let’s make these two weeks epic!