Hamilton Concert Listings: Dec. 19-26
Just Announced: Cancer Bats, Born in the Eighties New Year's Eve, Science Man, Abigail Austin's farewell to Austin Lucas, Blu & Exile, The Poobs, and more
Cancer Bats. Photo: Sid Tang
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Two Sailors Go Holiday Nuts: A Holiday Comedy Show with Chris & Sean @ Collective Arts Brewery, Dec 27.
Casbah Farewell Series (Night #1) featuring catl, Geoff, Blind Mule, Sarah Good & The Bads, Carrie Clark Trio, Chelsea Reynolds Band, and more TBA @ The Casbah, Dec 29, 2pm-midnight.
Born in the Eighties New Year’s Eve w/ DJ Todd G (of Da Bomb) @ Mills Hardware, Dec 31.
The Coachmen w/ Dylan Wickens @ Coach & Lantern, Jan 4.
Beaver Dam presents Leather & Lace, Lesbian Grace Hamilton’s newest lesbian dance party hosted by Bo w/ DJ Mar, DJ Rose, burlesque dancer Paige Turner @ The Casbah Lounge, Jan 10.
Council House album release party w/ Cue Crickets, Dom Pavic @ The Casbah, Jan 11, 3pm.
Fur: Underbear 2.0 Hamilton’s hottest bear party bids farewell to The Casbah w/ DJ Rosé @ The Casbah, Jan 11, 10pm.
Chub w/ Convikt, Rat Parade, Ian BW @ Vertagogo, Jan 11.
Static Safari LP release show w/ Bent Neck & The Joints, Sundried Whales, Ruby Doom @ The Casbah, Jan 16.
Free Mom Hugs Canada presents Love, Mom 2025 w/ Charlie Huncho, Arthur, Super Delux, Robin Magder @ The Casbah, Jan 18, 1-6pm.
Pretty Girls Love Trap featuring YBN NAHMIR @ Zen Lounge, Jan 18.
Science Man w/ Strange Attractor, Razorface, Wasted Age @ 107 George St., Jan 25, 7pm.
The Poobs w/ The Give and Goes, Soo Casa, Playingwithfire @Mills Hardware, Jan 25.
Abigail Austin: A Mostly Fond Farewell To Austin Lucas w/ Skye Wallace, Chuck Coles, LeBarons @ Vertagogo, Feb 8.
Blu & Exile w/ Spark Houston @ The Corktown, Mar 22.
Cancer Bats w/ Escuela Grind, Mile End @ Bridgeworks, Mar 22.
Desire: International U2 Tribute @ The Studio, Apr 5.
Shaylyn: Kickin’ It Classic Country @ The Studio, May 24.
The Uncle Louis Variety Show @ The Zoetic, June 14.
CONCERTS THIS WEEK
THURSDAY, DEC. 19
Priyanka: Sleigh My Name 2 @ Mills Hardware.
C+C Surf Factory @ The Casbah.
Therapy: Sessions 03 @ The Casbah Lounge.
A Dirty Happy Xmas w/ Deep6 DJs, Alias & Bassix B2B @ Mansion.
One Tooth w/ Blosum, Sweeter @ Doors.
Approxmas! Live-band karaoke holiday party and benefit for the Strathcona Community Pantry featuring The Approximators @ The Corktown.
Rockin' Holiday Hang featuring Chris Caddell, Jesse O'Brien, Dave McMillan, Craig Lapsley @ Stonewalls.
Open Mic with Mark @ Shawn & Ed Brewing Co.
FRIDAY, DEC. 20
Tres Bien Ensemble @ Clifford Brewery.
Sandman (Metallica tribute) & Cowboys From Hell (Pantera tribute) @ The Casbah.
Jamie Shea & The Gentle Reminders @ The Casbah Lounge, 6:30pm.
A Very Emo Christmas w/ Party Jesus @ Doors.
Koopa Troop w/ Conor Gains Band, Cozi Zaks @ The Corktown (upstairs).
A Very Charlie Brown Concert featuring Enchorus Children’s Choir @ Burlington Performance Art Centre, Main Theatre.
Born in the Eighties: Dance Mix ‘24: Night 1 @ Bridgeworks, SOLD OUT.
A Charlie Brown Christmas A live performance of the iconic Vince Guaraldi album by jazz trio Dave Hollingshead, Glenn Paul and Ethan Tilbury @ Collective Arts Brewery, two shows: 7pm & 9:30pm.
Guitar Magic Christmas Concert featuring Emma Rush and James Bryan @ The Rock on Locke.
IWAATA: Live From Jamaica @ Zen Lounge.
Hot in the Hammer kinky/fetish dance party @ The Staircase.
Freedom Train @ Stonewalls.
12 Tricks of Christmas Magic Show @ The Westdale, 7pm.
SATURDAY, DEC. 21
The Sadies @ The Casbah, 3-6pm. SOLD OUT.
Singer/Songwriter Open Mic hosted by Will Gillespie @ The Casbah Lounge, 3pm.
Bob Marley Tribute w/ Riddim Riders @ The Casbah, 9pm.
A-Side/B-Side @ The Casbah Lounge, 9:30pm.
A Whitehorse Winter Classic @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Main Theatre.
Rarity w/ Mil-Spec, Seventh Dose, Temper Tantrum, Wrought @ Doors. (Rarity also headlines a different bill at The Casbah on Dec. 22; see below.)
Lovetown Records Showcase hosted by Zahra and featuring Moonbean, Juice Joint, Amanda Movio, Bitter & Broke, Sunshine Makers @ Collective Arts Brewery.
A Rockabilly Christmas featuring The Trebletones, Ginger St. James @ Clifford Brewery.
Born in the Eighties: Dance Mix ‘24: Night 2 @ Bridgeworks, SOLD OUT.
Teeth: An Unholy Night w/ Spaced, Scorching Tomb, Fight on Sight, Last Retch @ The Corktown.
Sons of Gib w/ Deadly Romantics, DFP, Blacksunrise @ The Corktown.
Dyke Takeover art market, open runway, and dance party @ Vertagogo, 4pm.
Orangeman @ Stonewalls.
Candlelight: Christmas Classics @ The Westdale, 7pm.
Candlelight: Holiday Special Featuring The Nutcracker and more @ The Westdale, 9:15pm.
SUNDAY, DEC. 22
Rarity w/ Chastity, Bad Bet and a special mystery guest TBA @ The Casbah, 8pm.
The Friendly Tuesday Collective’s Festive Holiday Spectacular w/ Billy & The Crystals, Lazy Slang, Color Me Dad, more @ The Casbah, 2pm.
Pavlo & John McDermott: A Family Christmas @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Main Theatre.
Haunted Hammer alternative drag show hosted by Baby Butcher and Qlorox, featuring Oxymoron, Jessie James @ Doors, 6:30pm.
Tim Gibbons & The Swampbusters Christmas concert w/ special guest Dave Rave @ Stonewalls.
Punk Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree featuring Candy Hangover, Cat Black, Punker Nickel, Pay No Mind, Fang Binite, Randy Savages, Lydia Elsewhere @ Vertagogo, 1pm.
Grind Abrasion w/ Max Malada, drag by Baby Butcher @ Vertagogo, 8pm.
MONDAY, DEC. 23
16th Annual JR Digs Acoustic Christmas @ Aeon Bayfront Studios (NEW VENUE).
Basement Revolver w/ Judah John, Math Club @ The Casbah.
Jupiter Allen w/ Dorian Abyss, Clitoria, Cherry Bomb, Finnick Flare, Jesse James, Lydia Elsewhere @ Vertagogo.
Rock the Food Bank Christmas food-drive concert featuring Sandra Bouza, The Comman Duo, Tim Laidman @ The Casbah Lounge.
TUESDAY, DEC. 24
dsptch electro-funk-house-disco party w/ Grind Abrasion, Chef Mari, Shefalimaya @ The Casbah Lounge.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 25
Merry Christmas to those who celebrate, and happy Chinese Food + Movie Day to those who don’t. The Playhouse is screening the new Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown every day throughout the holidays, so go see it and decide it Chalamet deserves an Oscar or a “JUDAS!!!”
UPCOMING CONCERTS
B.A. Johnston’s Boxing Day Bender w/ Moonlight Desires, Sun Junkies @ The Casbah, Dec. 26.
The Wasagas w/ Night Chill, Fuzz Vultures @ The Casbah, Dec. 27.
Candlelight: A Tribute to Adele @ The Westdale, Dec 27, 6:30pm.
Candlelight: Bach to Beatles @ The Westdale, Dec 27, 8:45pm.
Dark Matter Productions Presents: Antimatter Vol. III featuring O2 @ Mansion, Dec 27.
Ryan & Friends @ The Casbah Lounge, Dec 27, 8pm.
Smilt w/ Tim Fjord, In the Same Bed, Huxter @ Vertagogo, Dec 27.
Folk Sinners @ The Casbah, Dec 28, 3pm.
Hank Williams: Ghost From the Past featuring Mountain Magpies, DJ Thompson @ Clifford Brewery, Dec 28.
Lost Faculty live recording session @ Halo Studio, Dec 28, 7pm.
Candlelight: Christmas Classics @ The Westdale, Dec 28, 6:30pm & 8:45pm.
Dancehall Everything featuring Jquan @ Zen Lounge, Dec 28.
I Can’t Remember @ Vertagogo, Dec 28, 2pm.
No Beruty w/ Lozenges, Larent, Miaromantica @ Vertagogo, Dec 28, 8pm.
Jam Night hosted by Melissa Dutch @ The Casbah Lounge, Dec 28, 6-9pm.
Salute to Vienna: New Year’s Concert featuring the Strauss Symphony of Canada @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Dec 29.
Finny McConnell of the Mahones singing the songs of Shane McGowan @ The Casbah, Dec 30.
FUR-RY New Year: Quarter Past Y2K NYE Bear party w/ DJ Rosé @ The Casbah, Dec. 31.
Jack de Keyzer @ Leander Boat Club, Dec 31.
Riddim Riders @ The Capitol Bar, Dec 31.
NYE with Wing Night (The Band) @ Collective Arts Brewery, Dec 31.
Thrifted Hearts 2 NYE party featuring The Regulars, Seratone, Goddess, First Response @ The Corktown, Dec 31.
Dayglo Abortions w/ Blackout, Gag Order, AxDxDx, Working Girl, World Eaters @ Vertagogo, Dec 31.
Superstar Crush w/ Smit, Irresponsible Purchase @ The Casbah, Jan 2.
Evan Vandenberg w/ Brett Jericho, Big Bad Dad, Small Orbit @ The Corktown, Jan 3.
Chappell Roan Dance Night @ The Casbah, Jan 3.
The Final Risky Biz @ The Casbah, Jan 4.
Laura Cole @ The Casbah, Jan 4, 3-6pm.
AbbaMania @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Main Theatre, Jan 4.
Winter Rock 2025 featuring Gypsy Bridge, Free Under Fire, Thomas Duxbury & New Mother Nature @ Vertagogo, Jan 4.
Buddy Holly Rhythm Review @ The Westdale, Jan 4, 7:30pm.
Grand Evolution: The Best of Styx and Journey @ McIntyre Performing Arts Centre, Jan 8.
Shebad w/ The Beans, Junestone @ The Casbah, Jan 9.
Candlelight: A Tribute to ABBA @ The Westdale, Jan 10, 6:30pm.
Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer @ The Westdale, Jan 10, 8:45pm.
Candlelight: Coldplay and Imagine Dragons @ The Westdale, Jan 11, 6:30pm.
Sandman (Metallica tribute) @ McIntyre Performing Arts Centre, Jan 11.
Candlelight: Rings and Dragons @ The Westdale, Jan 17, 6:30pm.
Candlelight: A Tribute to Queen @ The Westdale, Jan 17, 8:45pm.
The Commoners w/ Hot Fix, Miles From Nowhere @ The Casbah, Jan 17.
The OBGMs w/ Bad Waitress, Burner @ Mills Hardware, Jan 18.
Keith Pedro @ Bridgeworks, Jan 18.
Beethoven’s Seventh performed by the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Jan 18.
Will Gillespie Band @ The Casbah, Jan 18.
Killin' Time Band's Final Tribute to Tom Waits @ The Casbah, Jan 22.
Clerel @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Community Studio Theatre, Jan 23.
Joshua Hyslop @ Mills Hardware, Jan 24.
Frank & Cos: Live in Your Neighbourhood @ The Zoetic, Jan 24 & 25.
Lighthouse @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Main Theatre, Jan 24.
Just Java! Hamilton’s specialty-coffee market and expo @ Bridgeworks, Jan 26, 10am.
Live Animals w/ Hollow Core, Blosum, Zero Two Seven @ Doors, Jan 31.
Brent Butt @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Main Theatre, Jan 31.
Becoming the Beatles “live musical documentary” @ The Westdale, Jan 31.
Darrelle London: Family Music Matinee @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Community Studio Theatre, Feb 1, 2pm.
Call the Army w/ Bomb Squad, Guillotine, The Dominion, Barbed Wire Braces @ Vertagogo, Feb 2, 1pm.
Owen Pallett w/ Merival @ Mills Hardware, Feb 7.
The Divine Ms. D w/ The Renaissance Ensemble @ Burlington Performance Art Centre, Community Studio Theatre, Feb 7.
The Great Canadian Comedy Caravan Tour featuring Mike Paterson, Rob Pue, Matt Watson, Todd Reid @ The Studio, Feb 7.
Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne @ Shawn and Ed Brewing Co., Feb 7.
The Fuzztones vs The World documentary screening @ The Hub, Feb 8, 2pm.
HPO Performs the Music of James Bond @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Feb 8.
Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift @ The Westdale, Feb 8, 6:30pm.
Ones: Beatles #1 Hits @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Main Theatre, Feb 8.
Leash (Pearl Jam tribute) @ The Zoetic, Feb 8.
A1A: The Official Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band @ The Studio, Feb 11.
Jeremy Hotz: Très Misérables @ The Music Hall, Feb 13.
Busty and the Bass @ Bridgeworks, Feb 13.
Classic Albums Live: Queen’s News of the World @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Main Theatre, Feb 14.
The Westdale’s 90th Anniversary Gala Fundraiser featuring Suzie McNeil, Jacob Moon @ The Westdale, Feb 14.
Tom Petty Tribute Show @ Shawn and Ed Brewing Co., Feb 14.
Colin James w/ Terra Lightfoot @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Feb 15.
Quote the Raven w/ Andy Stochansky @ Mills Hardware, Feb 16.
Joel Plaskett @ The Westdale, Feb 19.
‘80s Video Dance Party w/ DJ Brian St. Clair @ Bridgeworks, Feb 21.
Maestro Fresh Wes @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Main Theatre, Feb 21.
The Zep Show: Canada’s Premier Led Zeppelin Tribute @ The Westdale, Feb 22, 7:30pm.
Jukebox Saturday Night: Music of Mancini @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Main Theatre, Feb 22.
Flamy Grant & Heather Mae @ Mills Hardware, Feb 25.
Choir! Choir! Choir! presents We Will Choir! You: An Epic Queen Singalong @ McIntyre Perfoming Arts Centre, Feb 26.
The Northern Pikes & Grapes of Wrath @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Main Theatre, Feb 28.
Donovan Woods @ The Westdale, Feb 28.
Family Style featuring Marc Anthony Sinagoga @ The Zoetic, Mar 1.
Alex Mackenzie’s Happy Camper Comedy Tour @ The Studio, Mar 7.
Sultans of String present Walking Through Fire: Visual Album @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Community Studio Theatre, Mar 7, 7pm.
Fleetwood Mac Mania @ McIntyre Perfoming Arts Centre, Mar 8.
5 Against 1 (Pearl Jam tribute) @ Stonewalls, Mar 8.
ABBA Revisted @ The Studio, Mar 11-12.
Back Out of Hell (Meatloaf tribute) @ The Studio, Mar 13.
Theory of a Deadman & Jeff Martin (Tea Party) @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Mar 13.
Fleetwood Mac Mania @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Main Theatre, Mar 13.
Ariel Posen @ Bridgeworks, Mar 13.
Classic Albums Live: The Who’s Who’s Next @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Main Theatre, Mar 14.
Nikki Glaser @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Mar 15. Two shows: 7pm & 9:30pm.
Rod Clarke’s Sons of Sabbath (Black Sabbath tribute) @ The Studio, Mar 15.
Dan Hill @ The Westdale, Mar 15, 7:30pm.
Live & Local: Eric Brandon and Hannah & Emma hosted by Brent Kinnaird @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Community Studio Theatre, Mar 16, 4pm.
Greg Fitzsimmons @ Levity Comedy Club & Lounge, Mar 26. Two shows: 7pm & 9:30pm.
Tom Wilson @ Ancaster Faigrounds, Mar 20.
Martha Wainwright: 20th Anniversary Tour @ Bridgeworks, Mar 21.
Aeroforce (Aerosmith tribute) @ The Studio, Mar 22.
Pictures at an Exhibition performed by the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Mar 22, 3pm.
Champions of Magic @ Hamilton Arena, Mar 25.
Alan Frew @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Main Theatre, Mar 26.
Wide Mouth Mason @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Main Theatre, Mar 27.
Forever Simon & Garfunkel @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Main Theatre, Mar 28.
Bedouin Soundclash w/ The Northern Soul Horns, Vernon Maytone @ Bridgeworks. NEW DATE: Mar 28 (rescheduled from Dec 14; original tickets will be honoured).
Keep the Faith (Bon Jovi tribute) @ The Zoetic, Mar 29.
Cash: At Folsom Prison Revisted (Johnny Cash tribute) @ The Studio, Mar 29.
A.J. Croce Presents: Croce Sings Croce Jim Croce classics performed by his son @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Mar 31.
Nate Smith @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Apr 1.
Zed (Led Zeppelin tribute) @ The Zoetic, Apr 5.
Dirty Dancing: In Concert @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Apr 9.
Elton Sean (early Elton John tribue) @ The Zoetic, Apr 12.
Nosky Performs Handel, Haydn & Bach w/ Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Apr 12.
Rose Cousins @ The Westdale, Apr 12.
Shen Yun @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Apr 16.
Brit Floyd Wish You Were Here 50th Anniversary Tour @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Apr 18.
Lucy Darling @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Community Studio Theatre, Apr 23.
Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic (Queen tribute) @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Apr 30.
The Caverners Beatles tribute @ Carmens, Apr 30.
Giuseppe the MC: Dec'Anni di Fanni Comedy Tour w/ Eric Johnston @ The Zoetic, May 2.
ABBA Fever (ABBA tribute) @ The Zoetic, May 3.
James Ehnes Plays Tchaikovsky w/ Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, May 3.
Mini Pops Kids Live! @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, May 4, 3pm.
The Liverpool 4 (Canada’s Tribute to The Beatles) @ The Studio, May 4.
Forbidden Nights UK (male strippers seen on Britain’s Got Talent!) @ The Studio, May 29.
Video Games Live @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, May 30.
Neema Naz: My Estupid Life @ The Studio, May 31.
Pearl: A Janis Joplin Experience @ The Westdale, May 31.
Pump5 w/ The Deadly Romantics, Steve Creep & The Wildcards @ The Corktown, June 20.
ZZ Top & The Wallflowers @ First Ontario Concert Hall, June 22.
Rhüne Mountain Fest Vol. 2 featuring Dopethrone and more TBA @ Rhune Mountain, Stoney Creek, June 26-28.
The Wiggles @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, July 4-6.
Sarah Millican @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Sep 25.
Rumours: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show @ The Studio, Nov 21.