At 6:30pm on Thursday, July 9, come out to the Royal Botanical Gardens' Hendrie Park to see Grammy-nominated and Polaris Music Prize-winning artist Lido Pimienta perform with members of the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy music outside in the gardens! Tickets are $55.
At 7:30pm on Thursday, July 9 head to L.R Wilson Hall at McMaster University to be moved by the operatic love story of QUANTO AMORE, performed by renowned opera singers and the National Academy Orchestra of Canada as part of the Brott Music Festival. Tickets start at $25.
At this craft beer festival sample beers, ciders, and cocktails from 30+ vendors while staring out at Hamilton Harbour from the beautiful Pier 4 waterfront park. Each day features a concert series, headlined by Canadian cover-band Dwayne Gretzky and Canadian rock band Big Wreck. The festival also features a retro arcade and many food trucks. Friday day pass: $67+ Saturday ...
On Friday, July 10 come out to the HWM picnic tables, in your favourite sports jersey or team colours, to celebrate the World Cup. Enjoy free food, drinks, music, trivia, prizes, and soccer-themed decor!
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!
From 9am to 4pm on Saturday, July 11, join all local romance readers for the Hamilton Public Library's second annual Steel Town Love festival. Head to the 4th floor of the Central Library for author talks, swoon-worthy signings, and a romance book market! The event is free but you must register in advance.
At 10:00am on Sunday July 12, head to the Hamilton Cemetery for a free tour that dives into the military history evident throughout the cemetery including key battles and the gravestones of pivotal soldiers.
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!
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 ...
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
