On the second Friday of every month, from May to October, James Street North becomes accessible only to pedestrians after 5 pm between Murray Street and York Boulevard to allow art, music, vendors, and food stalls to fill the space! Restaurants, stores, art studios, and bars all keep their doors open late into the night!
At 7:00pm on Monday, August 17, head to the historic Cockpit at Dundurn National Historic Site for an intimate reading of Elizabeth Rex - Timothy Findley's play about Queen Elizabeth I on the night before her lover's death in 1601.
Every Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30pm bring a launch chair to the Waterfront Stage at Pier 8 and enjoy free Jazz and Blues performances organized by the City of Hamilton. On August 20, come out and see Karen Thornton & Friends as they blend jazz and soul.
At 6:30pm on Thursday, August 20, come out to the Royal Botanical Gardens’ Hendrie Park to see Toronto instrumental band BADBADNOTGOOD as they fuse hip-hop, electronica, and jazz music. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy music outside in the gardens! Tickets are $55.
Walk over to Pier 4 Park for Pride Hamilton! Enjoy 100+ queer-owned local vendors, family fun, food trucks, drag shows and live music. Celebrate the Hamilton 2SLGBTQI+ community and the theme of belonging.
Every Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30pm bring a launch chair to the Waterfront Stage at Pier 8 and enjoy free Jazz and Blues performances organized by the City of Hamilton. On August 27, come out and see Mike Stevenson with Adam Fielding & Ritch Thoman.
At 7:30pm on Friday, August 28 head up to TD Coliseum to see Canadian rock legend Bryan Adams on his Roll with the Punches tour, nominated for a 2026 JUNO Award for Rock Album of the Year! Hear live Summer of 69, (Everything I Do) I Do It For You, Run to You, Heaven, and much more. Tickets start at ...
At 8:00pm on Saturday, August 29 head up to TD Coliseum for an evening of Latin pop and romantic ballads as singer-songwriter and living legend Marco Antonio Solís blends traditional Mexican music and grupera pop! Tickets start at $77.
At 7:30pm on September 8, 9, and/or 10, see the musical BEETLJUICE inspired by Tim Burton's movie at the FirstOntario Concert Hall! Follow the story of Lydia Deetz as she meets a deceased couple and a demon in stripes. Tickets start at $75.
This free music & arts festival shuts down James Street North, replacing cars with music stages, theatres, art installations, fashion, dance, vendors, 50 food trucks, beer gardens, and more!
