Barrie is turning up the volume over the next two weeks, and the city’s local bars, pubs, restaurants, and venues are ready to deliver a full menu of music, laughter, and late-night energy. From cozy acoustic sets and trivia nights to high-energy DJs and tribute shows, there is something happening almost every night, and every vibe has a place to land.
So consider this your invitation to step out, stay out a little later than planned, and let the city carry you from one unforgettable night to the next.
Where the week warms up: April 13–19
The week begins with that familiar midweek hum, where places like Cheers Bar & Grill keep things light and interactive with karaoke nights that turn strangers into backup singers and regulars into stars. Down the street, CW Coop’s keeps the creativity flowing with open mic nights and comedy sets that prove Barrie’s talent runs deep and is funny.
By Thursday, the rhythm starts to build. At Malone's Pint House, JJ Blue sets the tone with an acoustic jam that feels like the perfect pre-weekend unwind, while The Queens Hotel keeps minds sharp with trivia night before shifting into live bands and DJs as the night deepens.
Friday and Saturday bring the city's pulse to life. Downtown, Kenzington Burger Bar keeps the late-night energy alive with live music stretching into the early hours, while The Queens Nightclub transforms into a full-scale party scene with themed nights, DJs, and high-energy crowds that do not slow down until late.
For something more nostalgic and easygoing, Georgian Theatre delivers performances that transport you elsewhere entirely, with tribute shows celebrating iconic sounds and eras.
And just when you think the weekend is winding down, Sunday keeps the music going with jam nights, open mics, and live sessions that remind everyone that Barrie does not really do quiet weekends.
SCHEDULE:
Malones Pint House
Thursday (Apr 16): Acoustic Jam with JJ Blue at 6pm
Friday (Apr 17): Mad Hatterz at 6pm
Saturday (Apr 18): Exiled from 6-10pm
Sunday (Apr 19): Sunday Jam with The Pint House Band at 4pm
The Queens Hotel
Thursday (Apr 16): Trivia at 7pm
Friday (Apr 17): Unlocked at 5:30pm
Saturday (Apr 18): The Renaissance Band at 5:30pm / DJ KAOS at 10pm
Kenzington Burger Bar (Downtown)
Friday (Apr 17): Live Music from 10pm-1am
Saturday (Apr 18): Live Music from 10pm-1am
Sunday (Apr 19): Jonni X from 11pm-2am
Kenzington Burger Bar (Byrne Drive)
Saturday (Apr 18): Live Music at 10pm
The Queens Nightclub
Friday (Apr 17): 420 Party with Kush City at 10pm
Saturday (Apr 18): DJ ZHO at 10pm
Sunday (Apr 19): Kranium at 7pm
Cheer's Bar & Grill
Tuesday (Apr 14): Karaoke from 8pm-12am w/ Johnny
Wednesday (Apr 15): Karaoke from 8pm-12am w/ Johnny
Thursday (Apr 16): Karaoke from 9pm-1am w/ Amy
Friday (Apr 17): Karaoke from 9pm-1am w/ Amy
Saturday (Apr 18): Karaoke from 9pm-1am w/ Amy
CW Coop's - Downtown Barrie
Tuesday (Apr 14): Acoustic Open Mic from 7:30-10:30pm
Wednesday (Apr 15): Open Mic Comedy at 7pm
Thursday (Apr 16): Too Jot to Handle at 8pm
Friday (Apr 17): Birthday Behaviour at 7pm
Saturday (Apr 18): Ashwyn Singh at 7pm
Perfect Szn - Barrie
Friday (Apr 17): Muzik Bingo at 8pm
The Barrie Legion
Wednesday (Apr 15): Jam at 1pm
Friday (Apr 17): Mason Douglas at 7:30pm
Saturday (Apr 18): Musik Bingo at 1:30pm / Memphis Mudd at 7:30pm
Georgian Theatre
Friday (Apr 17): Dreamer "The Supertramp Experience" at 7:30pm
Saturday (Apr 18): The Liverpool 4 at 7:30pm
Brud Bar + Bottle Shop
Sunday (Apr 19): Open Mic from 2-5pm
Then we do it all again: April 20–26
Just when you have caught your breath, the next wave rolls in.
Malones Pint House leans into its signature rhythm with acoustic jams, groove-filled Fridays, and Sunday sessions that feel like a community gathering set to music. Across town, The Queens Hotel keeps its double identity strong with relaxed early evenings that evolve into DJ-fuelled nights built for dancing.
At CW Coop’s, things get even more eclectic with drag nights, comedy, karaoke, and themed shows that shift the entire energy of the room depending on the night you walk in.
For those chasing something louder, The Queens Nightclub continues its stacked lineups, while Kenzington Burger Bar once again becomes a late-night staple for live music into the early hours.
Midweek surprises keep things interesting, too. Yuk Yuks at Linx brings the laughs, Bloom Bistro adds a touch of mystique with an evening of readings and conversation, and Five Points Theatre opens the curtain on a full weekend of live performance with Kempenfelt Players’ Cabaret Nights.
Even the Barrie Legion keeps its steady rhythm going, blending afternoon jams with evening blues and live local acts that feel like a throwback in the best way.
SCHEDULE:
Malones Pint House
Thursday (Apr 23): Acoustic Jam with JJ Blue at 6pm
Friday (Apr 24): Lakeside Groove at 6pm
Saturday (Apr 25): Jamie Drake & The Thunderstealers at 6pm
Sunday (Apr 26): The Legendary Sunday Jam at 4pm
The Queens Hotel
Thursday (Apr 23): Trivia at 7:30pm
Friday (Apr 24): Jamie Drake & The Thunderstealers at 5:30pm / DJ ZHO at 10pm
Saturday (Apr 25): Debbie D Band at 5:30pm / DJ Jim E at 10pm
Kenzington Burger Bar (Downtown)
Friday (Apr 24): Live Music from 10pm-1am
Saturday (Apr 25): Live Music at 10pm
Sunday (Apr 26): Jonni X from 11pm-2am
Kenzington Burger Bar (Byrne Drive)
Saturday (Apr 25): Live Music at 10pm
The Queens Nightclub
Thursday (Apr 23): Chilio and Gutter Kings at 7pm
Friday (Apr 24): TWENTYFIVEROSES at 10pm
Saturday (Apr 25): Not that I care, The Boneheads, Smokey & the Bones at 6pm / DJ Jim E at 10pm
Cheer's Bar & Grill
Tuesday (Apr 21): Karaoke from 8pm-12am w/ Johnny
Wednesday (Apr 22): Karaoke from 8pm-12am w/ Johnny
Thursday (Apr 23): Karaoke from 9pm-1am w/ Amy
Friday (Apr 24): Karaoke from 9pm-1am w/ Amy
Saturday (Apr 25): Karaoke from 9pm-1am w/ Amy
CW Coop's - Downtown Barrie
Tuesday (Apr 21): Acoustic Open Mic from 7:30-10:30pm
Wednesday (Apr 22): Karaoke at 6pm
Thursday (Apr 23): Drag Me at 8pm
Friday (Apr 24): Clown Wedding at 7pm
Saturday (Apr 25): 21 Set Salute at 7pm
The Barrie Legion
Wednesday (Apr 22): Jam at 1pm
Friday (Apr 24): Boathouse Blues at 7:30pm
Linx
Thursday (Apr 23): Yuk Yuks at 8pm
Bloom Bistro
Friday (Apr 24): Two Mediums One Night at 7pm
Five Points Theatre
Friday to Sunday (Apr 24-26): Join Kempenfelt Players for Cabaret Nights
What makes these two weeks special is not just the lineup, but the way Barrie itself becomes the stage. You might start your night with dinner downtown, end up at a jam session you did not plan on, or stay for just one more set that turns into closing time.
This is Barrie at its most alive, with local talent, packed rooms, familiar faces, and new discoveries waiting just around the corner.
So make a plan, or do not. Either way, the music will find you.
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