Hey Barrie locals and visitors! Torch up your mid-December in Barrie—plunge into two weeks of local live music blaze, from holiday hoedowns to bluesy bangers, all raw, real, and 100% Barrie-bred. As Simcoe County's winter wonderland glows brighter, December 9-21, 2025, is your ticket to festive vibes, acoustic warmth, and high-energy nights out. This bi-weekly guide, in partnership with Tourism Barrie and Local and Live 365, rounds up the hottest spots. Stoke the vibes with hot food & drink steals nearby: localandlive365.com/Barrie!
Round up the gang for epic echoes—mark those calendars and let's ignite the season!
Week 1: December 9 - 14, 2025
Photo: Gen and the Grooves at The Rec Room
Malones Pint House
Bingo, trivia, and jam-packed weekends:
- Tuesday (Dec 9): Music Bingo at 7pm.
- Wednesday (Dec 10): Cash Quest Trivia at 7pm.
- Thursday (Dec 11): Acoustic Jam with JJ Blue at 6pm.
- Friday (Dec 12): Teresa and the Foundation at 6pm.
- Saturday (Dec 13): Eric Kidd at noon / UNLOCKED BAND at 6pm.
- Sunday (Dec 14): Porchetta Bingo at noon / The Rock 95 Toy Jam at 4pm – Holiday giving with tunes!
The Queens Hotel
Trivia to DJ-driven weekends:
- Thursday (Dec 11): Trivia Night at 7:30pm.
- Friday (Dec 12): Table 9 at 5:30pm / DJ Jim E at 10pm.
- Saturday (Dec 13): BootLegged at 5:30pm / DJ Bosa at 10pm.
Kenzington Burger Bar (Downtown)
Hump day acoustics to late-night closes:
- Wednesday (Dec 10): Daniel Humphreys from 8-11pm.
- Thursday (Dec 11): Mike Robins from 10pm-1am.
- Friday (Dec 12): Shawn Steinhart from 10pm-1am.
- Saturday (Dec 13): Twisted Tango from 10pm-1am.
- Sunday (Dec 14): Jonni X from 11pm-2am.
Kenzington Burger Bar (Byrne Drive)
South-end live sets:
- Friday (Dec 12): Live Music at 10pm.
- Saturday (Dec 13): Live Music at 10pm.
The Queens Nightclub
Cover nights to DJ dominance:
- Thursday (Dec 11): 6 Bands 6 Songs 6 Bux at 6pm.
- Friday (Dec 12): DJ TwentyFiveRoses at 10pm.
- Saturday (Dec 13): DJ Xclusive at 10pm.
The Rec Room Barrie
Groovy grooves all weekend:
- Friday (Dec 12): Gen and the Grooves at 8pm.
- Saturday (Dec 13): 89 Klicks at 6pm.
Cheer's Bar & Grill
Karaoke fuel for the week:
- Tuesday (Dec 9): Karaoke from 8pm-12am.
- Wednesday (Dec 10): Karaoke from 8pm-12am.
- Thursday (Dec 11): Karaoke from 9pm-1am.
- Friday (Dec 12): Karaoke Party from 9pm-1am.
- Saturday (Dec 13): Karaoke from 9pm-1am.
CW Coop's - Downtown Barrie
Comedy and metal mayhem:
- Wednesday (Dec 10): Open Mic Comedy.
- Saturday (Dec 13): Spades GT Music, Pale Horse Ritual Band, Cannabus Band, Thundergoose at 8pm.
The Barrie Legion
Bluesy Friday fix:
- Friday (Dec 12): The Boathouse Blues Project at 7:30pm.
Georgian Theatre Barrie
Tributes and Celtic Christmas:
- Friday (Dec 12): Blue Suede Elvis Tribute at 8pm.
- Saturday (Dec 13): The Barra MacNeils - An East Coast Christmas at 7:30pm.
Perfect Szn - Barrie
Midweek fun:
- Tuesday (Dec 9): Bingo at 8pm.
Week 2: December 15-21, 2025
Photo: Barstool Confession at The Queens Hotel
Malones Pint House
Bingo to mystery live sets:
- Tuesday (Dec 16): Music Bingo at 7pm.
- Thursday (Dec 18): Acoustic Jam with JJ Blue at 6pm.
- Friday (Dec 19): Live Music at 6pm.
- Saturday (Dec 20): Live Music at 6pm.
- Sunday (Dec 21): Sunday Jam with The Pint House Band at 4pm.
The Queens Hotel
Trivia and holiday tractors:
- Thursday (Dec 18): Trivia Night at 7:30pm.
- Friday (Dec 19): Barstool Confession at 5:30pm / DJ Bosa at 10pm.
- Saturday (Dec 20): Big Furry Tractor at 5:30pm / DJ Jim E at 10pm.
Kenzington Burger Bar (Downtown)
Steady rhythm through the holidays:
- Wednesday (Dec 17): Daniel Humphreys from 8-11pm.
- Thursday (Dec 18): Mike Robins from 10pm-1am.
- Friday (Dec 19): Live Music from 10pm-1am.
- Saturday (Dec 20): Live Music from 10pm-1am.
- Sunday (Dec 21): Jonni X from 11pm-2am.
Kenzington Burger Bar (Byrne Drive)
Weekend waves:
- Friday (Dec 19): Live Music at 10pm.
- Saturday (Dec 20): Live Music at 10pm.
The Queens Nightclub
Emo holidays to DJ spins:
- Thursday (Dec 18): The Emo Nightmare Before Christmas at 10pm.
- Friday (Dec 19): DJ TwentyFiveRoses at 10pm.
- Saturday (Dec 20): DJ Zho at 10pm.
The Rec Room Barrie
Friday folk:
- Friday (Dec 19): Gabe Salem at 6pm.
Cheer's Bar & Grill
Karaoke marathon:
- Tuesday (Dec 16): Karaoke from 8pm-12am.
- Wednesday (Dec 17): Karaoke from 8pm-12am.
- Thursday (Dec 18): Karaoke from 9pm-1am.
- Friday (Dec 19): Karaoke from 9pm-1am.
- Saturday (Dec 20): Karaoke from 9pm-1am.
CW Coop's - Downtown Barrie
Comedy to drag delight:
- Wednesday (Dec 17): Open Mic Comedy.
- Thursday (Dec 18): Slay Bells - A Holiday Drag Experience at 7pm.
The Barrie Legion
Groovy Fridays:
- Friday (Dec 19): DJ Rockin Rick at 7:30pm.
Georgian Theatre
Comedy and Motown magic:
- Friday (Dec 19): Hassan Phills at 7pm.
- Saturday (Dec 20): Soul of Motown Christmas Special at 8pm.
Perfect Szn - Barrie
Tuesday tradition:
- Tuesday (Dec 16): Bingo at 8pm.
For the full lowdown on bands, tickets, or those sizzling food specials, head to localandlive365.com/barrie. This bi-weekly blaze is brought to you by Local and Live 365 - Central Ontario. Not listed? Send them a DM to join the fire!
Barrie's holiday heat is on—capture the chaos with #BarrieEntertainment and tag Tourism Barrie. Let's make these weeks legendary!
