A 12-day performing arts festival from July 15 to 26 across 15+ city venues, showcasing over 50 performance companies and 400 performances! Have your pick of genres and visual formats from comedy, theatre, film, music, dance, tragedy, visual arts, family-fare, and more. After purchasing a $5 Fringe Benefits Button, single tickets are $14 each. Multi-show passes are also available. Select ...
The Women of War weekend at the HMCS Haida celebrates all the ways women contributed to the Second World War efforts including within the Homefront, industry, and Women's Royal Canadian Navy Service (WRCNS). 10am to 5pm Saturday July 25 and Sunday July 26.
Walk to Bayfront Park on July 25 or 26 for a celebration of Filipino culture. Food, drink, music, dances, entertainment, traditional games, and more!
At 10:00am on Sunday July 26, head to the Hamilton Cemetery for a free tour that dives into local War of 1812 history, key battles, and sacrifices, as you visit significant sites.
During lunch on Sunday, July 26, walk over to Pier 8's Waterfront Stage for a free performance by the National Academy Orchestra of Canada for the Brott Music Festival!
At 6:30pm on Monday, July 27, walk over to Pier 8's Waterfront Stage for a Family Storytime followed by live music from Hamilton guitarist-singer-songwriter Terra Lightfoot!
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!
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 July 30, come out and see the band Caroline Wiles with Bob Doidge & Michael McCurlie.
At 7:30pm on Thursday, July 30 head to the FirstOntario Concert Hall to hear the energetic and passionate classics created by the world's most famous composers. Hear Beethoven’s Symphony No. 8, Stravinsky’s Petrushka, and Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto performed by the National Academy Orchestra of Canada as part of the Brott Music Festival. Tickets start at $25.
From July 31 to August 2, celebrate Asian culture and cuisine at Bayfront Park. Enjoy delicious food and gorgeous lion dancers!
