Hamilton Concert Listings: Apr. 24-30
Just Announced: Allison Russell, Sloan with Kathleen Edwards, The Strumbellas with Serena Ryder, Matt Andersen with Terra Lightfoot, and more!
Allison Russell
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Dyke Takeover drag and dance party @ Ooey Gooey’s, May 3.
Hamilton Music Networking Night: Producer Panel featuring Dzy & Slmn @ Mills Hardware, May 5, 6pm.
The Road to Supercrawl: Night 2 featuring KTxKP, Linebeck, Sarah Church, Rocket & the Renegade, Lonely Little Kitsch @ Mills Hardware, May 7.
Current Fantasy @ Ooey Gooey’s, May 7.
Joan Smith & the Jane Does performing Queens of the Stone Age @ Ooey Gooey’s, May 8.
Run Maggie Run w/ Evening Stock, Miracle Fraud @ Corktown, May 9.
Encore: An Evening With Gino Quilico @ Burlington Centre for Performing Arts, May 10, 7:30pm.
Life Is But A Dream w/ Rymal, The Boxcar Ben Band @ Doors, May 10.
Bain de Rats @ Vertagogo, May 15.
AAWKS w/ Pale Horse Ritual, Pyres, Powerhouse Zeus @ Rhune Mountain, May 16.
Velvet Beach w/ Moe Killed My Cool, Deer Fang, Bears @ Ooey Gooey’s, May 16.
The Beach Bats w/ The Rooster, Junestone, Evening Stock @ The Bright Room, May 17.
Trust: A Queer Dance Party Benefiting SACHA featuring Karma and Kasha @ Ooey Gooey’s, May 22.
Ashbringer w/ Cemetery Stench, Consuming Misery, Crimson Asphalt @ Absinthe, May 27.
Tumble w/ Book of Wyrms, Cannabus @ Vertagogo, Jun 5.
Hard Charger w/ Laid to Rest, Artificial Dissemination @ Vertagogo, Jun 15.
Champagne James Robertson’s Electric Guitar Trio @ The Bright Room, Jun 15, 3pm.
NecroticGoreBeast w/ Morgue Terror, Aftershock Overdrive, 30 Immolated; 16 Returned, Volcate @ Doors, Jul 19.
Dealbreaker w/ The Dreaded Laramie, Deer Fang @ Ooey Gooey’s, Jun 26.
Allison Russell @ Royal Botanical Gardens, Jul 2.
DJ Rhythm Fusion ‘70s/’80s/’90s dance party @ Vertagogo, Jul 5.
Matt Andersen w/ Terra Lightfoot @ Royal Botanical Gardens, Jul 17.
The Strumbellas & Serena Ryder @ Royal Botanical Gardens, Jul 31.
Mattmac @ Mills Hardware, Aug 7.
Deathproof: How Is This Legal? “A no-ring hardcore pro-wrestling experience” @ Vertagogo, Aug 23.
Sloan & Kathleen Edwards @ Royal Botanical Gardens, Aug 28.
Theresa Caputo Live! @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Aug 31, 3pm.
Chris D’Elia @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Nov 9.
CONCERTS THIS WEEK
THURSDAY, APR. 24
Leanne Betasamosake Simpson in conversation @ Playhouse, 7pm.
Pink Floyd at Pompeii - MCMLXXII @ Playhouse, 9:30pm.
One to One: John & Yoko @ Playhouse, 3:40pm.
Reel Queens present: Pink Flamingos A screening of the John Waters cult classic, preceded by a drag show featuring Hexe Noire @ Westdale, 7pm.
John Bryant @ Corktown (Upstairs).
Sarah Jayne Riley w/ Ellis In Transit, Dylan Ireland @ Vertagogo.
Tony Monaco @ Gasworks.
Cruel Intent w/ Blank, Wound Up, Heat @ Doors.
This Round’s on Me Nashville-style Writers Round hosted by Dave Woods, featuring Chelsea McWilliams, Rudy Gunn, Nicole Rayy, Peter Peres, Amber Jo Bowman, Aldershot @ Stonewalls.
Dwayne Morgan @ Art Gallery of Hamilton, 4pm.
Fascination: Dark DJ Nights featuring Stella Maise, Mimi & Poison, Lowkey @ andthenyou.
The Hive @ Hamilton Public Library (Dundas), 10:30am.
Gary Schaefer @ Shawn & Ed Brewery.
Sounds Gay!: Open Mic Night @ Mosaic, 7pm.
FRIDAY, APR. 25
The Deep Dark Woods w/ His His @ Collective Arts.
Revelator featuring Charlotte Cornfield, Aaron Goldstein, Cam Malcolm, and Matt Perpick performing Gillian Welch and David Rawlings’ Time (the Revelator) w/ Michael Antelope @ Ooey Gooey’s.
A Decade Under the Influence: Live Band Emo Karaoke @ Absinthe.
Not Another 90s Party featuring The Commandos, Sandra Bouza, DJ Party Jesus @ Stonewalls.
The Human Rights w/ Blind Mule @ Mills Hardware.
Places.Wav Collective @ andthenyou.
Brisco’s Blues Revue @ Cat & Fiddle.
The Parkdale Rebels w/ Eli Wells Company @ Clifford Brewery.
Free Under Fire @ Corktown (Main Stage).
The Regulars @ Corktown (Upstairs).
Dumb Crush w/ No Beauty, Boys Boys @ Doors.
Ida Pelliccioli @ Hamilton Public Library (Central), 12pm.
Darcy Hepner Quartet @ Hamilton Public Library (Barton), 2pm.
Patti Payne Trio @ Hamilton Public Library (Terryberry), 3:30pm.
Duelling Pianos @ Shawn & Ed Brewery.
Smooth Comedy @ The Bright Room.
SATURDAY, APR. 26
Eliza Niemi w/ Advance Base, Sarah Good @ Into the Abyss.
Lo-Fi w/ Obnoxious @ Absinthe.
Smoothapalooza 5: The La5t 5upper featuring Rare Candyz, 3-R, Pink Daytona, LTtheMonk, Hoss Bowman, Smoothie Lou @ Mills Hardware.
Hamilton Children’s Choir @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, 3pm.
STR8 Dancehall featuring LTL @ Zen Lounge.
Dodge’s Point w/ Lazy Slang, Billy & The Crystals @ The Bright Room.
Friends of Justine featuring Justine Fischer, Mary Simon, Matty Simpson, Spencer Mackenzie @ Selo.
Havana Night featuring K’Bola Band @ Stonewalls.
Whiskey Chasers @ Cat & Fiddle.
Hamilton Rockers Softball 10 Year Anniversary Party @ Clifford Brewery, 6pm.
Daniel Walton w/ Spectra, McBrown, The Isosceles Project @ Doors.
SUNDAY, APR. 27
Chris Murphy (of Sloan) @ Mills Hardware.
Max Kerman: Try Hard Book Club Join the Arkells frontman at the launch event for his new book, Try Hard: Creative Work in Progress @ ODDS Bar. Three sessions: 12pm, 1:30pm, 3pm.
Pink Floyd at Pompeii - MCMLXXII @ Playhouse, 7pm.
Burs w/ Casper Skulls, A Horse Named Friday, Minerva @ Vertagogo.
Innisfree @ Cat & Fiddle, 5:30pm.
MONDAY, APR. 28
Trout Lily @ Hamilton Public Library (Binbrook), 1pm.
TUESDAY, APR. 29
Terra Spencer w/ Rory Taillon @ Mills Hardware.
Lunch at Allen’s: The Farewell Tour featuring Ian Thomas, Murray McLauchlan, Cindy Church, Marc Jordan @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Main Theatre.
Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue @ FirstOntario Concert Hall.
Techno Tuesday featuring Trema @ andthenyou.
WEDNESDAY, APR. 30
Ché Aimee Dorval + Orchidae @ Mills Hardware.
Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic (Queen tribute) @ FirstOntario Concert Hall.
The Caverners Beatles tribute @ Carmens.
Motown Wednesdays @ Absinthe.
Guitar of Fire Trio @ Hamilton Public Library (Red Hill), 12pm.
Musically Speaking: Tchaikovsky and What Came After @ Westdale, 1pm.
UPCOMING CONCERTS
Keith Pedro @ Bridgeworks, May 1.
Lauren Ash @ Mills Hardware, May 1.
Punk as Folk featuring Mickey Moone, Holdzy, Ricky Mullen, The Washout, Andrew Crisis @ Ooey Gooey’s, May 1.
Ocean Monument w/ David Tosh, Sloaf @ The Bright Room, May 1.
Alex Southey Band w/ Hi Park, Small Orbit @ Ooey Gooey’s, May 2.
Freedom Train @ Stonewalls, May 2.
HMC Presents: Jambassadors Battle of the Bands @ Gasworks, May 2.
Giuseppe the MC: Dec'Anni di Fanni Comedy Tour w/ Eric Johnston @ The Zoetic, May 2.
The Approximators live karaoke band @ Corktown, May 2.
Bells Larsen @ Mills Hardware, May 2.
Killotine w/ Dead Beyond Fear, The Divine Project, Hexajinn @ Absinthe, May 2.
ABBA Fever (ABBA tribute) @ The Zoetic, May 3.
Dave Bidini (of Rheostatics) w/ Martin Verrall @ Capitol Bar, May 3, 1:30pm.
Nu-Rotations w/ Dirtstar, Herd of Elk @ Corktown, May 3.
Da Bomb: Hamilton’s All-’90s Dance Party featuring DJ Todd G @ Mills Hardware, May 3.
catl w/ The Squids @ Clifford Brewing, May 3.
Green River Revival (CCR tribute) @ The Westdale, May 3.
Born in the Eighties @ Bridgeworks, May 3.
Thunderor w/ Zero Tolerance, Mokomokai @ Absinthe, May 3.
James Ehnes Plays Tchaikovsky w/ Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, May 3.
Hamilton Guitar Day featuring Jeffrey McFadden, Emma Rush, Luis Medina, and Karen Agro @ Rock on Locke, May 3.
80s Gone Wild: A Tribute to Hair Bands @ Stonewalls, May 3.
That 70s Rock Show @ Stonewalls, May 4.
Mini Pops Kids Live! @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, May 4, 3pm.
The Liverpool 4 (Canada’s Tribute to The Beatles) @ The Studio, May 4.
Steel Panther & Buckcherry w/ Kurt Deimer @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, May 5.
Andre Bisson Acoustic Show @ Staircase, May 8.
Floor Space w/ Streets to Ourselves @ Absinthe, May 8.
Castle w/ Subsun, Kroka, Awks @ Doors, May 9.
Bobby Bazini @ Bridgeworks, May 9.
Dealbreaker w/ Chub, Het Up!, Solarium @ Absinthe, May 9.
Women of Soul featuring Cleopatra Williams, Suzie McNeil, and Ayla Rodney performing the songs of Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin, and Chaka Khan @ The Westdale, May 9, 8pm.
65RŌNIN w/ Goddess, Doorstep Fire @ Ooey Gooey’s, May 9.
Western Slang w/ Hindleg, Cellar Dwellars @ The Bright Room, May 9.
Eric Brandon @ Mills Hardware, May 9.
Deric Cahill @ Zoetic, May 9.
Have a Cigar (Pink Floyd tribute) @ Stonewalls, May 10.
Dead Root Revival @ Mills Hardware, May 10.
Lost Faculty w/ James Blonde, The High Loves @ Absinthe, May 10.
Memories: A Night of Magic with Christian Mascia @ The Zoetic, May 10.
In Spite of Ourselves: An Evening of John Prine featuring Blair Packham (The Jitters), Bill Craig (The Irish Rovers), Kirsten Jones and Johnny Max @ The Westdale, May 10.
Dayglo Abortions w/ Dirtnap, Devil’s Punchbowl, Chachi On Acid, Artificia @ Vertagogo, May 10.
Takes an Army album-release show @ Main Stage Rehearsal Studios, May 10.
Dany Laj & The Looks w/ Peer Review @ Sammy Squid's Gabagool Club, May 11.
Candlelight: A Tribute to Adele @ Westdale, May 11, 6:30pm.
Candlelight: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac @ Westdale, May 11, 8:45pm.
Apes of the State w/ Sister Wife Sex Strike, Black Guy Fawkes @ Vertagogo, May 13.
Raygun Cowboys w/ Doghouse Rose @ Mills Hardware, May 13.
Matt Heckler @ w/ Joe’s Truckstop @ Mills Hardware, May 14.
The Country Greats (tribute to Zac Brown, Garth Brooks, and Alabama) @ The Westdale, May 14.
Keegan Powell & The Jetpacks w/ BBQ Pope @ Mills Hardware, May 16.
Judgement w/ Nakedburn, In All Fairness, Arcane Ghosts @ Absinthe, May 16.
K-Man & The 45s w/ Faintest Idea, The Checkerboards, Arcade Allstars @ Vertagogo, May 16.
Basement Revolver w/ Jesse James & The Willows Becca of Fern Sully Angel Apricot Woodland Bot & Godemperor @ Farside. All proceeds donated to SACHA. May 17.
Perdere L’Amore featuring Bruno Nesci @ The Westdale, May 17.
HOOCH w/ Black Paint, La Rent, Frantic Lullabies @ Mills Hardware, May 17.
Joey CXP w/ Slackin’ Idle, Escape Plan, New Anthem @ Vertagogo, May 17.
Living Dead Girl w/ Seagrave, Leech, Yung Skumz @ Absinthe, May 18.
Dancehall Invasion Fiesta Edition featuring Armanii @ Zen Lounge, May 18.
2025 Rockstar Music Spring Showcase @ Staircase, May 18.
Drug Church w/ Liquid Mike @ Bridgeworks, May 18.
Josh Bravener & The Hypochondriacs @ Mills Hardware, May 19.
Dreamer: The Supertramp Experience @ McIntyre Performing Arts Centre, May 21.
Lori Yates & Jerry Leger @ Mills Hardware, May 22.
The Halluci Nation @ Bridgeworks, May 22.
Stephen Stanley & No Electric w/ Piner @ Mosaic, May 22.
Jazz Originals: The Music of Burt Bacharach @ Westdale, May 23.
Divorced Dad Rock Night (tribute to Creed, Foo Fighters, Nickelback, and all yer post-grunge faves) @ Absinthe, May 23.
Frog Eyes w/ Fortunato Durutti Marinetti @ Mills Hardware, May 23.
Jacob Moon Plays Prog! @ Gasworks, May 23.
Chris Spedding Performs the Robert Gordon Songbook w/ The Hellbent Rockers @ Clifford Brewery, May 23.
Bittersweet Symphony: ‘90s UK Alt/Britpop Dance Party featuring DJ Nicholas Picholas @ The Bright Room, May 23.
Slow Reader w/ The Crime Family, Minerva @ The Bright Room, May 24.
Blank Expression Hamilton Scooter Rally party @ Corktown, May 24.
Shaylyn: Kickin’ It Classic Country @ The Studio, May 24.
Daniel Romano’s Outfit w/ Uni Boys, Taker @ Bridgeworks, May 24.
Cory Marks @ Mills Hardware, May 24.
Harlequin Audience Choice Awards hosted by the Harlequin Singers @ Westdale, May 24.
Paw Patrol Live! @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, May 24-26.
Alfie Smith @ Mills Hardware, May 25.
Ray Materick & Midnight Matinee @ The Westdale, May 25.
Forbidden Nights UK (male strippers seen on Britain’s Got Talent!) @ The Studio, May 29.
Candlelight: A Tribute to ABBA @ Westdale, May 29, 6:30pm.
Candlelight: A Tribute to Queen & The Beatles @ Westdale, May 29, 8:45pm.
Softcult w/ She’s Green @ Bridgeworks, May 29.
Two Hours Traffic @ Mills Hardware, May 29.
Video Games Live @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, May 30.
Bad Fortunes w/ QEW @ Ooey Gooey’s, May 30.
Nia Nadurata @ Mills Hardware, May 30.
Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons @ Westdale, May 30, 6:30pm.
Candlelight: Best of Metal @ Westdale, May 30, 8:45pm.
Ensemble Vivant: Bach to Piazzolla @ Burlington Performing Arts Center, May 30.
Neema Naz: My Estupid Life @ The Studio, May 30 & 31.
UK Calling (new wave/ska/post-punk tribute) @ Bridgeworks, May 31.
The Queen Is Dead (Smiths tribute) & Factory (New Order tribute) @ Stonewalls, May 31.
Pearl: A Janis Joplin Experience @ The Westdale, May 31.
Luttrell @ Seventy Seven, May 31.
Smooth Bump w/ Zero Fire, The Hounds of Thunder, White Cap Grave @ Absinthe, May 31.
Amanda Keeles @ Mills Hardware, May 31, 3pm.
2025 Country Music Association of Ontario Awards @ The Music Hall, Jun 1.
Kryple @ Ooey Gooey’s, Jun 4.
Customer Service w/ Sundried Whales @ Mills Hardware, Jun 5.
YASSiN & Sean Terrio w/ Charissa @ Mills Hardware, Jun 6.
Candlelight: A Tribute to Adele @ Westdale, Jun 6, 6:30pm.
Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift @ Westdale, Jun 6 @ 8:45pm.
Jann Arden @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Jun 6.
young friend w/ Frances Whitney @ Bridgeworks, Jun 6.
The Penske File w/ Sessions, Shiv, Carvers & Dog Cop @ Vertagogo, Jun 7.
Crescendo: Italian Music Reimagined @ Zoetic, Jun 7.
Opal in Sky w/ Dead Days @ Vertagogo, Jun 12.
Sound of Music 2025 featuring Big Wreck, David Wilcox, Tebey, Junkhouse, Tim Baker, Joel Plaskett Emergency, Steven Page, Born Ruffians, Classic Albums Live, Royal Tusk, Limblifter, Georgia Harmer, Julian Taylor, Chalk Circle, The Kings, Cuff the Duke, The Redhill Valleys, and more @ Spencer Smith Park, Burlington, Jun 12-15.
Platinum Country Legends Donna Huber & Les Smith perform the hits of Shania Twain and Garth Brooks @ McIntyre Performing Arts Centre, Jun 13.
Steve Strongman @ Shawn & Ed Brewery, Jun 13.
Selias @ Absinthe, Jun 14.
Images in Vogue @ Bridgeworks, Jun 14.
Frail Fragment w/ Spookyguava, The Poobs, El Kabong @ Vertagogo, Jun 14.
The Uncle Louis Variety Show @ The Zoetic, Jun 14.
Hamilton Originals: The Songs of Bonnie Raitt and Norah Jones featuring Jacob Moon, Melissa Marchese, and Melissa Dutch @ Westdale, Jun 14.
Debra DiGiovanni @ Levity Comedy Club & Lounge, Jun 19, two shows: 7pm & 10pm.
Something Else! Festival featuring Susie Ibarra, and more TBA @ various venues TBA, Jun 19-22.
Golden Feather: Solstice Jam 2025 @ Collective Arts, Jun 20.
Pump5 w/ The Deadly Romantics, Steve Creep & The Wildcards @ The Corktown, Jun 20.
Tom Petty Tribute @ Shawn & Ed Brewery, Jun 20.
Housewife @ Mills Hardware, Jun 20.
Fish In A Birdcage & Shayfer James @ Mills Hardware, Jun 21.
Shakey Graves @ Bridgeworks, Jun 21.
Arkells present: The Rally w/ Portugal. the Man, Valley, Seago @ Hamilton Stadium, June 21.
ZZ Top & The Wallflowers @ First Ontario Concert Hall, Jun 22.
Rhüne Mountain Fest Vol. 2 featuring Dopethrone, Indian Handcrafts, Sons of Arrakis, Acid Mammoth, Ecstatic Vision, The Death Wheezers, Sons of Otis @ RCAF Airfield, Dunnville, Jun 26-28.
Superstar Crush Album Release Show: Night One w/ Rexford Drive @ Mills Hardware, Jun 27.
Candlelight: A Tribute to Queen & The Beatles @ Westdale, Jun 27, 6:30pm.
Candlelight: The Best of Joe Hisaishi @ Westdale, Jun 27, 8:45pm.
Hometown Heroes presented by Vasilisa Atanackovic @ Westdale, Jun 28, 7pm.
Superstar Crush Album Release Show: Night Two w/ Smit @ Mills Hardware, Jun 28.
Lemon Bucket Orkestra @ Corktown, Jun 28.
It’s Your Festival Lineup TBA. Jun 28-Jul 1 @ Gage Park.
Rock of Ages (yes, the jukebox hair-metal musical) @ Gasworks, July 3-5.
The Linda Ronstadt Show @ Westdale, July 3, 8pm.
The Wiggles @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Jul 4-6.
Absolute Treat @ Mills Hardware, Jul 10.
Because Beer Day 1: Down With Webster w/ The Dirty Nil, The OBGMs, Born in the Eighties @ Pier 4 Park, Jul 11.
Because Beer Afterparty: Night 1 featuring The Commandos @ Bridgeworks, Jul 11.
Because Beer Day 2: The Sheepdogs w/ Matthew Good & His Band, Terra Lightfoot, Loviet @ Pier 4 Park, Jul 12.
Because Beer Afterparty: Night 2 featuring Big Shiny Goons @ Bridgeworks, Jul 12.
Ginger Alden: Elvis’ Last Love @ Sheraton, Jul 12.
NecroticGoreBeast w/ Morgue Terror, Aftershock Overdrive, 30 Immolated, 16 Returned Volcate @ Doors, July 19.
Skum City (NYC) w/ Street Trash (NH), Mental Infliction, Barbed Wire Braces @ Vertagogo, Jul 26.
Brad Williams @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Jul 27.
Moravian w/ Days on Parade, Sunlust @ Absinthe, Jul 31.
Samantha Ava & Evan Rotella @ Mills Hardware, Aug 1.
Alexandr Misko @ Mills Hardware, Aug 14.
Carole Pope: Acoustic @ Mills Hardware, Aug 15.
Riverboat Revisted: The Lightfoot Band @ Westdale, Aug 15.
The Alan Jackson Experience w/ Aaron Halliday’s Margaritaville @ The Zoetic, Aug 17.
Back in Black: AC/DC Tribute @ The Zoetic, Sep 13.
AC/DC Eras Tribute @ The Zoetic, Sep 13.
Sarah Millican @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Sep 25.
John Muirhead @ Mills Hardware, Sep 26.
Aqua @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Sep 27.
Nicotine Dolls @ Bridgeworks, Sep 28.
Australia’s Thunder From Down Under: Girls’ Night Outback @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Oct 2.
Hassan Phills: This Tour Is Jokes @ The Studio, Oct 25.
Quote the Raven @ Mills Hardware, Nov 13.
Bored Teachers: The Struggle Is Real @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Nov 15.
Rumours: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show @ The Studio, Nov 21.
Tommy Youngsteen: Fleetwood Mac Rumours @ Bridgeworks, Nov 29.
Andrea Bocelli @ Hamilton Arena, Dec 9.
One Man, Three Legends (Elvis, Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash tribute) @ The Westdale, Dec 14.
The 2026 Juno Awards @ Hamilton Arena, March 29, 2026.
The Great Canadian Comedy Caravan Tour featuring Mike Paterson, Rob Pue, Matt Watson, Todd Reid @ The Studio. April 11, 2026.