Hey Barrie locals and visitors! August is in full swing, and Simcoe County’s live music scene is delivering big with patio parties, drag shows, festival energy, and major outdoor concerts. From acoustic open mics and bingo nights to Zeus & Bahamas at Open Air Dunlop and the Boots and Hearts Barn Burner, August 3–16, 2026, is packed with local talent and unforgettable nights.

Round up the gang and make some memories, calendars out, let’s keep the summer rolling!

Malone’s Pint House

• Tuesday, August 4: Music Bingo at 7 PM
• Wednesday, August 5: Cash Quest Bingo at 7 PM
• Thursday, August 6: Anything Can Happen Thursday at 6 PM
• Friday, August 7: Live Music at 6 PM
• Saturday, August 8: Live Music at 6 PM
• Sunday, August 9: The Legendary Sunday Jam at 4 PM

Kenzington Burger Bar (Downtown)

• Friday, August 7: Live Music from 10 PM–1 AM
• Saturday, August 8: Live Music from 10 PM–1 AM
• Sunday, August 9: Jonni X from 11 PM–2 AM
• Kenzington Burger Bar (Byrne Drive)
• Saturday, August 8: Live Music at 10 PM

The Queens Nightclub

• Friday, August 7: Twizta at 11 PM
• Saturday, August 8: Element Force at 10 PM

Cheers Bar & Grill

• Tuesday, August 4: Open Mic with Gabe Salem
• Wednesday, August 5: Karaoke from 8 PM–12 AM with Johnny
• Thursday, August 6: Karaoke from 9 PM–1 AM with Amy
• Friday, August 7: Karaoke from 9 PM–1 AM with Amy
• Saturday, August 8: Karaoke from 9 PM–1 AM with Amy
• Sunday, August 9: Yuk Yuk’s Amateur Night at 8 PM

CW Coop’s – Downtown Barrie

• Tuesday, August 4: Acoustic Open Mic from 7:30–10:30 PM
• Wednesday, August 5: Music Bingo at 7 PM
• Thursday, August 6: Hot Ghoul Summer – Drag Horror Show from 8–11 PM
• Friday, August 7: Tarbox, Crast, Slewfoot, Dogo Suicide and a Couple Anancies at 7 PM
• Saturday, August 8: Hebi Katana at 8 PM
• Sunday, August 9: Drag Brunch from 12–4 PM

Donaleigh’s Irish Public House

• Thursday, August 6: Jonnie X at 9 PM

Perfect Szn – Barrie

• Tuesday, August 4: Bingo at 8 PM

The Tipsy Goose

• Friday, August 7: Karaoke at 8 PM

The Barrie Legion

• Wednesday, August 5: Jam at 1 PM
• Friday, August 7: Live Music at 7 PM

Malone’s Pint House

• Tuesday, August 11: Music Bingo from 7–9 PM
• Wednesday, August 12: Cash Quest Trivia Night at 7 PM
• Thursday, August 13: Anything Can Happen Thursday at 6 PM
• Friday, August 14: Live Music at 6 PM
• Saturday, August 15: Live Music at 10 PM
• Sunday, August 16: The Legendary Sunday Jam at 4 PM

The Queens Hotel

• Thursday, August 13: Trivia at 7:30 PM
• Friday, August 14: Smokey Monaghan at 5:30 PM / DJ Daddy Darrell Patio Party at 8 PM
• Saturday, August 15: The Faculty at 5:30 PM
• Sunday, August 16: Burke from 5–8 PM

Kenzington Burger Bar (Downtown)

• Friday, August 14: Live Music from 10 PM–1 AM
• Saturday, August 15: Live Music from 10 PM–1 AM
• Sunday, August 16: Jonni X from 11 PM–2 AM

Kenzington Burger Bar (Byrne Drive)

• Saturday, August 15: Live Music at 10 PM

The Queens Nightclub

• Friday, August 14: Delta Juliet at 11 PM
• Saturday, August 15: Troy Boy Drag Event at 6 PM / DJ Xclusive at 10 PM

Cheers Bar & Grill

• Tuesday, August 11: Open Mic with Gabe Salem
• Wednesday, August 12: Industry Night with DJ Styliss at 9 PM
• Thursday, August 13: Karaoke from 9 PM–1 AM with Amy
• Friday, August 14: Karaoke from 9 PM–1 AM with Amy
• Saturday, August 15: Karaoke from 9 PM–1 AM with Amy
• Sunday, August 16: Yuk Yuk’s Amateur Night at 8 PM

CW Coop’s – Downtown Barrie

• Tuesday, August 11: Acoustic Open Mic from 7:30–10:30 PM
• Wednesday, August 12: Music Bingo at 7 PM
• Thursday, August 13: GayAss Productions Event at 7 PM
• Friday, August 14: House of Bass at 9 PM
• Saturday, August 15: JSN Rock Lottery at 7 PM
• Sunday, August 16: Won’t Be Denied Fundraiser Matinee Show from 2–7 PM

Donaleigh’s Irish Public House

• Wednesday, August 12: Trivia from 7–9 PM
• Thursday, August 13: Genevieve Cyr and Nate Douglas at 9 PM
• Friday, August 14: 89 Klicks Duo from 9 PM–1 AM

Perfect Szn – Barrie

• Tuesday, August 11: Bingo at 8 PM

The Tipsy Goose

• Friday, August 14: Karaoke at 8 PM

The Barrie Legion

• Wednesday, August 12: Jam at 1 PM
• Friday, August 14: Live Music at 7 PM

Special Events

Boots and Hearts Barn Burner: Thursday, August 13 | Sadlon Arena

Open Air Dunlop at Meridian Place: Saturday, August 15

For the full lineup, ticket information, and local food and drink specials, visit: localandlive365.com/barrie

Barrie’s entertainment scene is heating up, share your experiences using #BarrieEntertainment and tag Tourism Barrie. Let’s make these summer nights legendary!