HMCS Haida Gunnery Experience
2026-08-20 17:15 - 19:30, 2026-09-03 17:15 - 19:30 (America/Toronto) | HMCS Haida National Historic Site, 658 Catharine St N Pier 9, Hamilton, ON, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Visitors learn to load and fire the 4″ guns on the HMCS Haida, modelling their use during the Second World War and Korean War. Meanwhile, Parks Canada staff share technical and historical context during this exclusive program.
Experience offered at 5:15 or 6:15 pm.
Adult ticket: $151.80
Seniors ticket: $151.28
Youth ticket: $146.60

Music on the Waterfront - Karen Thornton & Friends
2026-08-20 18:30 - 20:30 | Waterfront Stage – Pier 8, 47 Discovery Drive, Hamilton, Ontario, L8L 8K4, Canada
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.

Concerts in the Garden: BADBADNOTGOOD
2026-08-20 18:30 - 22:30 | Royal Botanical Gardens, 680 Plains Rd W, Hamilton, Ontario, L7T 4H4, Canada
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.

Boater Appreciation Event - Tropical
2026-08-21 | Harbour West Marina, 1 Guise St W, Hamilton, Ontario, L8L 1H1, Canada
On Friday, August 21, come out to the HWM picnic tables in floral attire to enjoy a tropical-themed party with your fellow boaters! Enjoy free drinks, food, music, trivia, prizes, and palm trees.

We Belong: Pride 2026
2026-08-21 - 2026-08-22 | Pier 4 Park, 64 Leander Drive, Hamilton, Ontario, L8L 1N6, Canada
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.

Forge FC vs. Pacific FC
2026-08-22 19:00 - 22:00 | Hamilton Stadium, 64 Melrose Ave N, Hamilton, Ontario, L8L 8C1, Canada
Hamilton’s CPL (Canadian Premier League) soccer team, Forge FC, plays regularly at the Hamilton Stadium.
At 7pm on Saturday August 22, come out in orange to cheer on Forge FC as they take on Pacific FC from Greater Victoria, BC.
Game starts at 7:00pm.
Tickets start at $26.20.

Cemetery Chronicles Tour - Naval Disasters
2026-08-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Hamilton Cemetery, 777 York Blvd, Hamilton, Ontario, L8R 2A4, Canada
Join a free tour at 10:00am on Sunday, August 23, through the Hamilton Cemetery highlighting the stories of Hamiltonians lost at sea in naval disasters. The tour is presented by the Hamilton Military Museum and Cemetery Chronicles Tours.

Salsa on the Waterfront
2026-08-25 19:00 - 22:30 | Waterfront Stage – Pier 8, 47 Discovery Drive, Hamilton, Ontario, L8L 8K4, Canada
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!

Behind the Scenes Tour - HMCS Haida
2026-08-27 17:30 - 19:00 | HMCS Haida National Historic Site, 658 Catharine St N Pier 9, Hamilton, ON, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
In an intimate tour group of 10 or less people, visitors are taken to areas of the HMCS Haida normally off-limits to the public!
Must be 16+
Adult ticket: $39.32
Seniors ticket: $38.80
Youth ticket: $34.13

Music on the Waterfront - Mike Stevenson with Adam Fielding & Ritch Thoman
2026-08-27 18:30 - 20:30 | Waterfront Stage – Pier 8, 47 Discovery Drive, Hamilton, Ontario, L8L 8K4, Canada
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.

Bryan Adams: Roll With The Punches
2026-08-28 19:30 - 22:30 | TD Coliseum, 101 York Blvd, Hamilton, Ontario, L8R 3L4, Canada
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 $90.

HMCS Haida Birthday Weekend
2026-08-29 - 2026-08-30 | HMCS Haida National Historic Site, 658 Catharine St N Pier 9, Hamilton, ON, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Celebrate the HMCS Haida’s 83rd anniversary of its commissioning with rifle demonstrations, 4 inch gun firings, displays, and more!
Cost is included with admission.
Open 10:00am to 5:00pm Saturday August 29 and Sunday August 30th.

Marco Antonio Solis
2026-08-29 20:00 - 23:00 | TD Coliseum, 101 York Blvd, Hamilton, Ontario, L8R 3L4, Canada
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.

Forge FC vs. Inter Toronto
2026-09-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Hamilton Stadium, 64 Melrose Ave N, Hamilton, Ontario, L8L 8C1, Canada
Hamilton’s CPL (Canadian Premier League) soccer team, Forge FC, plays regularly at the Hamilton Stadium. At 7pm on Saturday September 5, come out in orange to cheer on Forge FC as they take on Inter Toronto!
Tickets start at $29.

Labour Day Classic Hamilton Tiger-Cats vs Toronto Argonauts
2026-09-07 14:30 - 17:30 | Hamilton Stadium, 64 Melrose Ave N, Hamilton, Ontario, L8L 8C1, Canada
Hamilton’s CFL (Canadian Football League) team, the Tiger-Cats, play regularly at the Hamilton Stadium. On Monday September 7 at 2:30pm, come out to see the Ticats play the Toronto Argonauts in the Labour Day Classic, a tradition between the teams that has existed for 55 years since 1949!
Tickets starting at $56.

Broadway In Hamilton: BEETLEJUICE
2026-09-08 19:30 - 22:30 | FirstOntario Concert Hall, 1 Summers Ln, Hamilton, Ontario, L8P 4Y2, Canada
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.

Supercrawl
2026-09-11 - 2026-09-13 | James Street North, 341 James Street North, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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!

Hot Wheels Monster Truck Live: Glow-N-Fire
2026-09-12 - 2026-09-13 | TD Coliseum, 101 York Blvd, Hamilton, Ontario, L8R 3L4, Canada
At 11:30am or 6:30pm on Saturday, September 12, or at 1:30pm Sunday, September 13, head to TD Coliseum to see the ultimate monster truck experience and their incredible stunts!
Tickets starting at $30.

Forge FC vs. Atlético Ottawa
2026-09-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Hamilton Stadium, 64 Melrose Ave N, Hamilton, Ontario, L8L 8C1, Canada
Hamilton’s CPL (Canadian Premier League) soccer team, Forge FC, plays regularly at the Hamilton Stadium.
At 7:00pm on Saturday, September 12, come out in orange to cheer on Forge FC as they take on Atlético Ottawa.
Tickets start at $29.

Cemetery Chronicles Tour - Garden Tour
2026-09-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Hamilton Cemetery, 777 York Blvd, Hamilton, Ontario, L8R 2A4, Canada
At 10:00am on Sunday, September 13, head to the Hamilton Cemetery for a free tour, led by the Historic Kitchen Gardener at Dundurn Castle, through the property’s gardens learning about the flora and fauna, history, and style.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats vs. Montreal Alouettes
2026-09-18 19:30 - 21:30 | Hamilton Stadium, 64 Melrose Ave N, Hamilton, Ontario, L8L 8C1, Canada
Hamilton’s CFL (Canadian Football League) team, the Tiger-Cats, play regularly at the Hamilton Stadium.
At 7:30pm on Friday, September 18, come out to see the Ticats play the Montreal Alouettes and become part of the energy-filled, cheering crowd.
Tickets starting at $35.

Farm Crawl Hamilton
2026-09-19 10:00 - 16:00 | Ontario
On Saturday, September 19, enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at local Hamilton farms and learn about growing processes, farm animals, meet farmers, and drink cider!
Adult ticket: $20

SalsaSoul Saturdays at the Waterfront
2026-09-19 19:00 - 22:30 | Outdoor Skating Rink at Pier 8, 47 Discovery Drive, Hamilton, Ontario, L8L 8K4, Canada
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!

Sundays Unlocked
2026-09-20 10:00 - 17:00 | Locke Street, Locke Street South, Hamilton, Ontario, L8P 4B3, Canada
On Sunday, September 20 at 10:00am to 5:00pm Locke Street transforms into a pedestrian-only celebration with local vendors, live music, entertainment, and food!
