Enjoy a special guided tour through the gardens at Dundurn National Historic Site. Learn about the garden's history, restoration, and what fruits, flowers, and vegetables inhabit it! Adult ticket: $9.00
Hamilton's CFL (Canadian Football League) team, the Tiger-Cats, play regularly at the Hamilton Stadium. On Sunday July 5, come out to see the Ticats play the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and become part of the energy-filled, cheering crowd. Game starts at 7:00pm. Tickets start at $27.60.
Hamilton is hosting two back-to-back basketball games in Window Three of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Americas Qualifiers. On Monday July 6 at 7pm at the TD Coliseum, see Canada's Senior Men's National Team play Jamaica. Tickets starting at $37.35.
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 9, come out and see the Bruce Tournay Jazz Band.
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!
