Hey Barrie locals and visitors! As fall colors light up Simcoe County, our live music and entertainment scene is heating up with acoustic jams, trivia nights, tribute bands, and high-energy DJ sets. Whether you're belting out karaoke or catching a big-name concert, these two weeks (October 14-26, 2025) promise non-stop fun. This bi-weekly guide, in partnership with Local and Live 365, has you covered. Craving bites or deals? Swing by localandlive365.com for food and drink specials at spots near the action!
Grab your tickets, rally your friends, and dive into Barrie's vibe. Here's the lineup—mark those calendars!
Week 1: October 14 - 19, 2025
Malones Pint House
Location: 118 Bradford Street, Barrie
A full week of tunes and games:
- Tuesday (Oct 14): Music Bingo at 7pm – Sing along and score!
- Wednesday (Oct 15): Cash Quest Trivia at 7pm.
- Thursday (Oct 16): Acoustic Jam with JJ Blue at 6pm.
- Friday (Oct 17): Teresa and the Foundation at 6pm.
- Saturday (Oct 18): The Dead Legends at 6pm.
- Sunday (Oct 19): Sunday Jam with The Pint House Band at 4pm – Wind down with local favourites.
The Queens Hotel
Location: 94 Dunlop Street East, Barrie
Trivia and live sets to kick off weekends:
- Thursday (Oct 16): Trivia Night at 7:30pm – Team up and win!
- Friday (Oct 17): BootLegged at 5:30pm / DJ Zho at 10pm.
- Saturday (Oct 18): UNLOCKED BAND at 5:30pm / DJ Jim E at 10pm.
- Sunday (Oct 19): Music Bingo at 7pm.
Kenzington Burger Bar (Downtown)
Location: 40 Dunlop Street East, Barrie
Burgers paired with killer performances:
- Wednesday (Oct 15): Daniel Humphreys from 8-11pm.
- Thursday (Oct 16): Mike Robins from 10pm-1am.
- Friday (Oct 17): Rob Watts from 10pm-1am.
- Saturday (Oct 18): Twisted Tango from 10pm-1am.
- Sunday (Oct 19): Jonni X from 11pm-2am.
Kenzington Burger Bar (Byrne Drive)
Location: 511 Bryne Drive, Barrie
South-side sounds:
- Friday (Oct 17): Brendan O at 10pm.
- Saturday (Oct 18): Kyle McAdams Duo at 10pm.
The Queens Nightclub
Location: 94 Dunlop Street East, Barrie
Dance floors heating up:
- Thursday (Oct 16): House DJ Night with Shawn Steinhart at 9pm.
- Friday (Oct 17): DJ TwentyFiveRoses at 10pm.
- Saturday (Oct 18): Tarantula Tapes Five Year Anniversary - Halloween Costume Party with lots of live music at 4pm / DJ TwentyFiveRoses at 10pm – Dress up and celebrate!
The Rec Room Barrie
Location: 8 N Village Way, Barrie
Comedy, bands, and more:
- Thursday (Oct 16): Jason Ellis at 7pm & 9:30pm – Laughs guaranteed.
- Friday (Oct 17): BottomsUp at 8pm.
- Saturday (Oct 18): Rough Draught, Jamie Drake Music, The 11th Hour at 6:30pm.
Cheer's Bar & Grill
Location: 220 Bayview Drive, Barrie
Karaoke central—belt it out nightly:
-Tuesday (Oct 14): Karaoke from 8pm-12am.
- Wednesday (Oct 15): Karaoke from 8pm-12am.
- Thursday (Oct 16): Karaoke from 9pm-1am.
- Friday (Oct 17): Karaoke from 9pm-1am.
- Saturday (Oct 18): Karaoke from 9pm-1am.
The Barrie Legion
Location: 410 St. Vincent Street, Barrie
Rock steady:
- Friday (Oct 17): Live Wire at 7pm.
Georgian Theatre
Location: 1 Georgian Drive, Barrie
Epic tributes on stage:
- Friday (Oct 17): Classic Rock Tribute featuring Zepology and Floydium at 8pm.
- Saturday (Oct 18): Fleetwood Mac Mania at 8pm.
Week 2: October 20 - 26, 2025
Malones Pint House
Location: 118 Bradford Street, Barrie
Keeping the rhythm alive:
- Tuesday (Oct 21): Music Bingo at 7pm.
- Thursday (Oct 23): Acoustic Jam with JJ Blue at 6pm.
- Friday (Oct 24): Honey Jack Music at 6pm.
- Saturday (Oct 25): The Zettlers at 6pm.
- Sunday (Oct 26): Sunday Jam with The Pint House Band at 4pm.
The Queens Hotel
Location: 94 Dunlop Street East, Barrie
Weekend warriors' spot:
- Thursday (Oct 23): Trivia Night at 7:30pm.
- Friday (Oct 24): Mil & The Thrills at 5:30pm / DJ Bosa at 10pm.
- Saturday (Oct 25): Barstool Confession at 5:30pm / DJ Jim E at 10pm.
- Sunday (Oct 26): Music Bingo at 7pm.
Kenzington Burger Bar (Downtown)
Location: 40 Dunlop Street East, Barrie
Non-stop nightlife:
- Wednesday (Oct 22): Daniel Humphreys from 8-11pm.
- Thursday (Oct 23): Mike Robins from 10pm-1am.
- Friday (Oct 24): Kyle McAdams from 10pm-1am.
- Saturday (Oct 25): Rock Therapy from 10pm-1am.
- Sunday (Oct 26): Jonni X from 11pm-2am.
Kenzington Burger Bar (Byrne Drive)
Location: 511 Bryne Drive, Barrie
Byrne Drive beats:
- Friday (Oct 24): Shawn Steinhart at 10pm.
- Saturday (Oct 25): Mr. B Band at 10pm.
The Queens Nightclub
Location: 40 Dunlop Street East, Barrie
DJ dominance:
- Friday (Oct 24): DJ Xclusive at 10pm.
- Saturday (Oct 25): DJ TwentyFiveRoses at 10pm.
The Rec Room Barrie
Location: 8 N Village Way, Barrie
Trivia and tunes:
- Thursday (Oct 23): The Office Trivia Night at 7pm – Dunder Mifflin fans, assemble!
- Friday (Oct 24): Gabe Salem at 8pm.
Cheer's Bar & Grill
Location: 220 Bayview Drive, Barrie
Karaoke marathon continues:
- Tuesday (Oct 21): Karaoke from 8pm-12am.
- Wednesday (Oct 22): Karaoke from 8pm-12am.
- Thursday (Oct 23): Karaoke from 9pm-1am.
- Friday (Oct 24): Karaoke from 9pm-1am.
- Saturday (Oct 25): Karaoke from 9pm-1am.
The Barrie Legion
Location: 410 St. Vincent Street, Barrie
Band night:
- Friday (Oct 24): Pepper Shakers band at 7pm.
Georgian Theatre
Location: 1 Georgian Drive, Barrie
Tribute double-header:
- Friday (Oct 24): EPIC ELTON - Elton John Tribute Artist Jeff Scott at 8pm.
- Saturday (Oct 25): After The Gold Rush - Neil Young Tribute at 1pm / The Solitary Man - A Tribute To Neil Diamond at 7:30pm.
Sober Sips
Location: 15 Dunlop Street West, Barrie
Sober fun:
- Friday (Oct 24): Trivia at 8pm.
Perfect Szn - Barrie
Location: 353 Anne Street North, #5, Barrie
Card sharks welcome:
- Monday (Oct 20): Drop-In Euchre Night at 7pm.
Sadlon Arena
Location: 555 Bayview Drive, Barrie
Big concert alert:
- Friday (Oct 24): Blue Rodeo at 8pm – Don't miss this Canadian legend!
For band deets, event updates, or food specials on the go, check localandlive365.com/barrie. This bi-weekly roundup is powered by Local and Live 365 - Central Ontario. Missing from the list? DM them to shine!
Barrie's fall entertainment is on fire—snap pics, share stories with #BarrieEntertainment, and tag Tourism Barrie. Let's rock these weeks!
