• SalsaSoul Saturdays at the Waterfront

    Outdoor Skating Rink at Pier 8 47 Discovery Drive, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
    Dances

    Once a month enjoy an extra night of free salsa dancing at Pier 8 from 7:00 to 10:30pm, followed by a $15 after-party at 50 Leander Drive from 9:30pm to 1:30am!

    $15
  • Cemetery Chronicles Tour – Women of Hamilton

    Hamilton Cemetery 777 York Blvd, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
    Historical events/tours

    At 10:00am on Sunday, August 9, head to the Hamilton Cemetery for a free tour telling the story of Hamilton's influential women including artists, leaders, reformers, entrepreneurs, and other heroines.

    Free
  • Nitro Circus Live

    Hamilton Stadium 64 Melrose Ave N, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
    Sports events

    On August 9 at 6pm at the Hamilton Stadium, see this action sports show featuring 20+ athletes and 100+ stunts on BMX, FMX, and more, in one of only two Canadian stops for Nitro Circus. Tickets starting at $50.

    $50
  • Salsa on the Waterfront

    Waterfront Stage - Pier 8 47 Discovery Drive, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
    Dances

    Every Tuesday evening in June, July, and August come out to Pier 8 and enjoy free Salsa dancing as the sun sets! Receive a beginner Latin dance tutorial then dance the night away to a live DJ. No partner required. Beginners welcome!

    Free
  • Wellness Wednesdays

    West Harbour James St Plaza 3 Guise St E, Hamilton, Ontario

    From 5:00am to 9:00pm on Wednesday, August 12, walk to the West Harbour James St Plaza for wellness, community, and arts programming. Activities include sunrise and sunset yoga overlooking Hamilton Harbour, meditation, breathwork, mobility and fitness workshops, sound baths, arts and crafts, venders, and local performances.

    Free
  • Music on the Waterfront – Guitar of Fire

    Waterfront Stage - Pier 8 47 Discovery Drive, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
    Music/art performances

    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 13, come out and see Guitar of Fire - Latin Guitar.

    Free
  • Music in the Garden: The Sheepdogs with Chloë Doucet

    Royal Botanical Gardens 680 Plains Rd W, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
    Music/art performances

    At 6:30pm on Thursday, August 13, come out to the Royal Botanical Gardens’ Hendrie Park to see four-time JUNO Award winners and Canadian rock n' roll icons The Sheepdogs perform with Toronto pop singer-songwriter Chloë Doucet. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy music outside in the gardens! Tickets are $65.

    $65
  • Brott Music Festival: Orchestral Fireworks

    FirstOntario Concert Hall 1 Summers Ln, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
    Music/art performances

    At 7:30pm on Thursday, August 13 head to the FirstOntario Concert Hall for the season finale of the Brott Music Festival featuring music by Mahler, Rodrigo, Ravel and Strauss and performed by the National Academy Orchestra of Canada! Tickets start at $25.

    $25 – $55
  • Art Crawl

    James Street North 341 James Street North, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
    Music/art performances

    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!  

    Free
  • Hamilton Tiger-Cats vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders

    Hamilton Stadium 64 Melrose Ave N, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
    Sports events

    Hamilton's CFL (Canadian Football League) team, the Tiger-Cats, play regularly at the Hamilton Stadium. On Saturday August 15, come out to see the Ticats play the Saskatchewan Roughriders and become part of the energy-filled, cheering crowd. Game starts at 7:00pm. Tickets starting at $18.

    $18