Hamilton Concert Listings: July 17-23
Just Announced: Morgan Wade, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Living Hour, Lavoro, a goth Gaga tribute, and more!
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Events listed in chronological order:
Bad Romance: A Goth Gaga Tribute Night hosted by Jessie James, featuring Kanna Worm, Ricky Mania, Qlorox @ Ooey Gooey’s, Jul 24.
Dear Evangeline w/ Ancient Green, Dogwhistle, Indignation @ Ooey Gooey’s, Jul 27.
Dyke Takeover presents: Slumber Party @ Ooey Gooey’s, Jul 30.
Jade Lizard & The Paper Tigers @ Ooey Gooey’s, Jul 31.
Fascination: Dark DJ Nights featuring DJs Wasteland and Trans Sister, go-go dancer Chella Bella, and drag from Cosmica Starlight @ andthenyou, Jul 31.
Bangerz Only: 2010s Dance Party @ Absinthe, Aug 2.
Job Creators w/ Lozenges, SUV @ Ooey Gooey’s, Aug 3.
Sunspun w/ Allinesik, Ex Corpse @ The Bright Room, Aug 6.
Alien to the Ignorant w/ Vida @ Vertagogo, Aug 6.
Lavoro w/ Pnoom, Swimming, Sloaf @ Ooey Gooey’s, Aug 7.
For the Sugar Pills presents ‘80s not-Pop Night (live tribute to The Smiths, The Cure, The Police, The Stone Roses, and more) @ andthenyou, Aug 14.
Nu Family Values: Hamilton’s Nu Metal Night @ Absinthe, Aug 15.
The Havoc w/ Balm Squad, Gag Order, Big Brother @ Vertagogo, Aug 24.
Woodhawk @ Absinthe, Sep 3.
Morgan Wade @ Bridgeworks, Sep 19.
The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Oct 15.
The Invincible Czars performing live soundtracks to The Phantom of the Opera (1925) and Nosferatu (1922) @ Westdale, Oct 18, 7pm.
Living Hour @ Into the Abyss, Nov 6.
CONCERTS THIS WEEK
THURSDAY, JULY 17
Matt Andersen w/ Terra Lightfoot @ Royal Botanical Gardens.
Horseman, Pass-By. w/ Connor Bennett, Malfiore @ Into the Abyss, 7:30pm.
La Rent w/ The Rooster, Claudia @ Ooey Gooey’s.
Sex Goddess “a solo theatrical rap mixtape” created and performed by Riel Reddick-Stevens, composed by Ghostboyrj. Part of the Hamilton Fringe @ Mills Hardware, 7:30pm.
Saad Sheikh’s Get It Together “an evening of catchy hooks, seething lyrics, and dazzling numbers” performed by Catherine Allen, Saad Sheikh, Jessica Quino. Part of the Hamilton Fringe @ Centre for Talking Arts, 9:30pm.
Gaumukhi (Cow) created by Kush Shah, performed by Deval Soni. Part of the Hamilton Fringe @ Westdale, 7pm.
Solstice @ Pier 8 Waterfront Stage, 6:30pm.
Dirty Blues Band @ Henry’s on James, 9pm.
Open Mic w/ Mark @ Shawn & Ed Brewing Co.
Canadiana featuring Danielle Beaudin, Nolan Gibson, Michael Antelope @ Stonewalls.
FRIDAY, JULY 18
A Canadian Explains Eurovision to (Other Canadians) created and performed by Matti McLean. Part of the Hamilton Fringe @ Mills Hardware, 5:30pm.
Saad Sheikh’s Get It Together “an evening of catchy hooks, seething lyrics, and dazzling numbers” performed by Catherine Allen, Saad Sheikh, Jessica Quino. Part of the Hamilton Fringe @ Centre for Talking Arts, 8:15pm.
Killer Whale Tank (Tragically Hip tribute) @ Shawn & Ed Brewing Co.
The Good Depression w/ Tarbox, Skuzz, Terminvl @ Absinthe.
Freedom Train @ Stonewalls.
Settle for Sleep w/ Fifteen Rockets, Dead Weight @ Doors.
Super Taste Hamilton Presents: Dance Party 2000 @ Bridgeworks.
Lo & The High Road w/ Willowbrook @ Crown & Press.
Colider w/ Convikt, Dew, Ian BW @ Vertagogo.
Panharmonicom w/ Lagom, Synchronicity, For the Sugar Pills @ Ooey Gooey’s.
Carm Milioto @ Capitol.
The Evelyns @ Corktown (Main Stage).
Alfie Smith @ Hamilton Public Library (Central), 12pm.
Lisa Warren @ Hamilton Public Library (Red Hill), 1pm.
Sebastian Puerto @ Henry’s on James, 6pm.
SATURDAY, JULY 19
Andrew Nolan w/ Delta Kane, White Material, Doctor Cement @ Doors.
NecroticGoreBeast w/ Morgue Terror, Aftershock Overdrive, 30 Immolated, 16 Returned Volcate @ Vertagogo.
Enervate w/ Fight on Sight, Bruiserweight, Bad Bet, Spirit of Vengeance, Cross Check, Rockpyle, Mace, Deadly Game, Wrought. Part of the Got ‘Em market and show @ Absinthe, 2pm.
Tapestry: The Carole King Songbook @ Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre.
Sex Goddess “a solo theatrical rap mixtape” created and performed by Riel Reddick-Stevens, composed by Ghostboyrj. Part of the Hamilton Fringe @ Mills Hardware, 12pm.
A Canadian Explains Eurovision to (Other Canadians) created and performed by Matti McLean. Part of the Hamilton Fringe @ Mills Hardware, 1:30pm.
Saad Sheikh’s Get It Together “an evening of catchy hooks, seething lyrics, and dazzling numbers” performed by Catherine Allen, Saad Sheikh, Jessica Quino. Part of the Hamilton Fringe @ Centre for Talking Arts, 5:45pm.
Gaumukhi (Cow) created by Kush Shah, performed by Deval Soni. Part of the Hamilton Fringe @ Westdale, 8pm.
Junestone w/ Melissa Dutch, Harley Olivia, Jump Coven @ Farside.
Capalooza: Day 1 @ Capitol, 1pm-2am.
Joel Banks @ Henry’s on James, 6pm.
Strat Andriotis Trio @ Henry’s on James, 9pm.
The Cobbi Concert @ Zoetic, 7pm.
SUNDAY, JULY 20
Fruit Salad’s Natural Light: A Patio Day Party @ Collective Arts, 3pm-9pm.
Haunted Hammer Alternative Drag Show w/ hosts Baby Butcher and Qlorox, featuring Syn Vycious and Divine Ms Pope @ Doors.
Sex Goddess “a solo theatrical rap mixtape” created and performed by Riel Reddick-Stevens, composed by Ghostboyrj. Part of the Hamilton Fringe @ Mills Hardware.
Gaumukhi (Cow) created by Kush Shah, performed by Deval Soni. Part of the Hamilton Fringe @ Westdale, 5:30pm.
A Canadian Explains Eurovision to (Other Canadians) created and performed by Matti McLean. Part of the Hamilton Fringe @ Mills Hardware, 7:30pm.
Capalooza: Day 2 @ Capitol, 1pm-2am.
Armonia Music Duo featuring Starla Silvestri, 3pm-6pm.
Jimmy Howard Trio @ Henry’s on James, 11am.
Alfie Smith @ Henry’s on James, 6pm.
MONDAY, JULY 21
Whitness @ Pier 8, 6:30pm.
TUESDAY, JULY 22
Saad Sheikh’s Get It Together “an evening of catchy hooks, seething lyrics, and dazzling numbers” performed by Catherine Allen, Saad Sheikh, Jessica Quino. Part of the Hamilton Fringe @ Centre for Talking Arts, 8:15pm.
A Canadian Explains Eurovision to (Other Canadians) created and performed by Matti McLean. Part of the Hamilton Fringe @ Mills Hardware, 7:30pm.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 23
Roger Waters—This Is Not A Drill: Live From Prague (The Movie) @ Playhouse, 6:30pm.
Saad Sheikh’s Get It Together “an evening of catchy hooks, seething lyrics, and dazzling numbers” performed by Catherine Allen, Saad Sheikh, Jessica Quino. Part of the Hamilton Fringe @ Centre for Talking Arts, 9:30pm.
Gaumukhi (Cow) created by Kush Shah, performed by Deval Soni. Part of the Hamilton Fringe @ Westdale, 6pm.
Carl & Matt @ Stonewalls.
UPCOMING CONCERTS
Events listed in chronological order.
JULY
Laugha-Cadabra: A Comedy Magic Show featuring David Green, Dan Brennan, Ken Pham @ Absinthe, Jul 24.
Hollywood & The Rite of Spring @ McIntyre Performing Arts Centre, Jul 24.
Perfect Strangers w/ Pro Wrestling The Band, Very Haunted Corduroy Bear, Goddess @ Vertagogo, Jul 25.
Pretox w/ Gravely, Maya Blue, Jesse James Medicine Show @ Absinthe, Jul 25.
dadbOdd and the everyman w/ Not the Author, Fifteen Rockets @ Ooey Gooey’s, Jul 25.
Pro Wrestling: The Band @ Vertagogo, Jul 25.
Sect (Southern Lord) w/ Cease, Wedge, Wrought @ Corktown, Jul 25. (Proceeds go to the Sisters in Solidarity Inukshuk Park encampment opposing Bill 5.)
Temporal Shift w/ DJ Fire Belly, Adrian V @ Absinthe, Jul 26.
Lovebolt w/ Lunchmeat, Scarlett Fever @ Into the Abyss, Jul 26.
Skum City (NYC) w/ Street Trash (NH), Mental Infliction, Barbed Wire Braces @ Vertagogo, Jul 26.
Cannacrawl @ Location TBA, Jul 26, 2pm-midnight.
Brad Williams @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Jul 27.
DJ Teja @ Selo, Jul 27, 11am-2pm.
Marcelle Hanged w/ Jack Pine, Willow Switch, Robert, Become and Die @ Vertagogo, Jul 27.
Moravian w/ Days on Parade, Sunlust @ Absinthe, Jul 31.
The Strumbellas & Serena Ryder @ Royal Botanical Gardens, Jul 31.
Sean Jones @ Art Gallery of Hamilton, Jul 31, 7pm-11pm.
Women in Music in Hamilton Presents: Femme Rising Volume 1 featuring Melissa Dutch, Chelsea McWilliams, Chelsea Reynolds, Heather Valley @ Mills Hardware, Jul 31.
AUGUST
Samantha Ava & Evan Rotella @ Mills Hardware, Aug 1.
The Trews w/ Dan Mangan, Peter Elkas Band @ Festival of Friends, Gage Park, Aug 1.
The Greenhouse Collective @ Halo Studio, Aug 1, 6pm.
Da Bomb All-’90s dance party featuring Todd G @ Mills Hardware, Aug 2.
Nickelbrunch: A Dad Rock Drag Brunch @ Bernie’s, Aug 2, 11:30am-7pm.
Sister Sledge w/ Sugarhill Gang featuring Melle Mel and Scorpio of the Furious Five, Tep No @ Festival of Friends, Gage Park, Aug 2.
Cirque du So Gay: Under the Big Top @ Bridgeworks, Aug 2.
The Meringues w/ Orbiting Deathray, F-Bombs @ Ooey Gooey’s, Aug 2.
Candlelight: Tribute to Queen and The Beatles @ Westdale, Aug 2, 6:30pm.
Candlelight: Best of Metal @ Westdale, Aug 2, 8:45pm.
Dogger Deathfest featuring various bands whose logos I can’t decipher @ Vertagogo, Aug 2-3.
Brett Kissel w/ Honey Luck, The Wild High @ Festival of Friends, Gage Park, Aug 3.
The Road to Supercrawl: Final Round @ Bridgeworks, Aug 6.
Folk & Feelings featuring Frank Fiction and Eric Brandon @ Crown & Press, Aug 7.
Mattmac w/ City Builders @ Mills Hardware, Aug 7.
Anthony “The Demon” Haley record-release show w/ Nate Powers, Stilleto Thunderkiss @ Doors, Aug 8.
Rachel Heart @ Le Tambour, Aug 8.
Obnoxious w/ Spectra, Laniakea @ Absinthe, Aug 8.
Handsome Dick Manitoba (of The Dictators) backed by Gerry Finn (Killer Dwarfs), Chuck Keeping (Big Wreck), Tim Welch (Michael Monroe), Stacy Stray (Robin Black & The Intergalatic Rock Stars) @ Vertagogo, Aug 9.
The Dead Souls (Joy Division tribute) & Factory (New Order tribute) @ Stonewalls, Aug 9.
Hardcore x BMX featuring Die Alone, 100% Pure, Bad Bet, Sold Short @ Ooey Gooey’s, Aug 10.
Fast Eddie w/ Kevin Murphy, The Rough Go, Mia Romantica @ Vertagogo, Aug 10, 2pm-5pm.
Honeybear, the Band w/ Sandra Bouza @ Mills Hardware, Aug 12.
Alexandr Misko @ Mills Hardware, Aug 14.
Urban Cowboy Line Dancing Night @ Bridgeworks, Aug 14.
Carole Pope: Acoustic w/ Ash Molloy @ Mills Hardware, Aug 15.
The Free Label @ Tabone Academy of Music, Aug 15.
Riverboat Revisted: The Lightfoot Band @ Westdale, Aug 15.
Wassabi Collective 20-year reunion tour w/ Checkerboards and friends @ Corktown, Aug 15.
Bitter Sweet Symphony: ‘90s Britpop Dance Party @ The Bright Room, Aug 15.
Doctor Tongue @ Bridgeworks, Aug 16.
Celestial Circuit featuring Chris Tempest, XD3Sign, [Redacted], Ice Level, Lady Sanglust, DJ Goosebumps @ Absinthe, Aug 16.
Emily Marques & Natalie Reis @ Mule Spinner, Aug 16.
Celestial Circuit @ Absinthe, Aug 16.
Expiration Fest 2.0 featuring Zero Tolerance, Burning Caskets, Aftershock Overdrive, more @ Vertagogo, Aug 16.
The Golden Age of Jazz featuring the Glenn Paul Trio @ Crown & Press, Aug 17.
The Alan Jackson Experience w/ Aaron Halliday’s Margaritaville @ The Zoetic, Aug 17.
Chakra Shakers @ Vertagogo, Aug 18.
Joe Wunderle @ Mills Hardware, Aug 20.
Rust w/ Apes, Scorching Tomb, Wishender @ Absinthe, Aug 21.
Soap Eater w/ Evelyns, F-Bombs @ Ooey Gooey’s, Aug 22.
Motorists w/ Absolute Losers, The Wesleys @ Mills Hardware, Aug 22.
Deathproof: How Is This Legal? “A no-ring hardcore pro-wrestling experience” @ Vertagogo, Aug 23.
The Bowie Lives @ Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre, Aug 23.
Fresh Up presents: ODS featuring Providence The Poet, Milo Millz, Pretty L.A., Ashton Forever, Nightlife Cyphers @ Mills Hardware, Aug 23.
Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac @ Westdale, Aug 23, 6:30pm.
Candlelight: Coldplay and Imagine Dragons @ Westdale, Aug 23, 8:45pm.
I See Aura w/ Single Wound, Dead Roots, Jenafur, Dawn Vally @ Absinthe, Aug 24.
Summer Symphony Ensemble @ Zoetic, Aug 24.
Sloan & Kathleen Edwards @ Royal Botanical Gardens, Aug 28.
Ben Rollo Presents: The Music of Tom Petty @ Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre, Aug 29.
The Rise and Fall of The Clash: Redux film screening w/ DJ Coke Oven Destroyer @ Staircase, Aug 30.
Scorpion Kombat 4-year anniversary @ Vertagogo, Aug 30, 11am.
Theresa Caputo Live! @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Aug 31, 3pm.
SEPTEMBER
Varukers w/ Phane, Decade, Convikt @ Vertagogo, Sep 1.
Ellen Braun @ Mills Hardware, Sep 5.
Days of Our Lives @ Stonewalls, Sep 6.
Candlelight: Tribute to Adele @ Westdale, Sep 6, 6:30pm.
Candlelight: Tribute to ABBA @ Westdale, Sep 6, 8:45pm.
Rum Ragged @ Mills Hardware, Sep 7.
Magic Men Australia @ Stonewalls, Sep 9.
Off the Rock: A Great Big Sea Tribute @ Zoetic, Sep 12.
SUPERCRAWL 2025 featuring Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Foxwarren, Born Ruffians, Basia Bulat, Classified, TOBi, Donovan Woods, and many more @ James Street North, between King and West Harbour Station, Sep 12-14.
AC/DC Eras Tribute @ The Zoetic, Sep 13.
Séan McCann (ex-Great Big Sea) @ First Unitarian Church, Sep 14.
Wheatus (acoustic) @ Mills Hardware, Sep 18.
Material Girls A tribute to Adele, Cher, Lady Gaga and Madonna in support of Interval House @ McIntyre Performing Arts Centre, Sep 18.
Graham Nicholas @ house show (location TBA), Sep 19.
Hamilton Originals: The Songs of Lennon & McCartney performed by Jacob Moon, Chris Altmann, and Andrew Mactaggart @ Westdale, Sep 19.
Kid Congo Powers & The Pink Monkeybirds w/ DJ Rachel @ The Bright Room, Sep 19.
88 Keys! featuring Angela Park, Cherilyn Yan @ Staircase, Sep 20.
JoDolo @ Bridgeworks, Sep 20.
Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra: The Journey Begins @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Sep 20.
Soul Thief w/ Dead Velvet, Junko Daydream, Pathfinder @ Absinthe, Sep 20.
Richard Lloyd Group (formerly of Television) @ Mills Hardware, Sep 23.
Sarah Millican @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Sep 25.
Julie Doiron @ Mills Hardware, Sep 25.
John Muirhead @ Mills Hardware, Sep 26.
Joey Cape (of Lagwagon) w/ Brian Wahlstrom, Butch Klotz, Dave Dedrick @ Vertagogo, Sep 26.
Laila Biali @ Tabone Academy of Music, Sep 27.
Yukon Blonde @ Mills Hardware, Sep 27.
Emo Night Karaoke @ Corktown, Sep 27.
Simply Queen @ Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre, Sep 27.
Aqua @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Sep 27.
Sultans of String present: Walking Through the Fire (A Visual Album) @ McMaster LiveLAB, Sep 27.
Nicotine Dolls @ Bridgeworks, Sep 28.
Jordan Hart @ Mills Hardware, Sep 28.
bloom effect w/ Loviet, blosum @ Mills Hardware, Sep 29.
Pierre Bensusan @ Mills Hardware, Sep 30.
OCTOBER
Australia’s Thunder From Down Under: Girls’ Night Outback @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Oct 2.
Danko Jones w/ Kewpie Dolls @ Bridgeworks, Oct 2.
Hanson @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Oct 2.
Oscar Peterson Centennial @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre (Main Theatre), Oct 2.
The Music of Van Morrison @ Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre, Oct 3.
Pretzel Logic (Steely Dan tribute) @ Tabone Academny of Music, Oct 4.
Rick Mercer’s Stand Up for Canada Comedy Tour @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Oct 4.
Practically Hip (Tragically Hip tribute) @ Westdale, Oct 4, 7:30pm.
In Spite of Ourselves: An Evening of John Prine @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre (Community Studio Theatre), Oct 9.
The Music of Gord Downie’s The Secret Path with Special Guests In support of the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre (Main Theatre), Oct 10.
Ikons of Rock (Vegas classic-rock tribute) @ McIntyre Performing Arts Centre, Oct 10.
The Music of Hans Zimmer & Others @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Oct 10.
The Grogans @ Bridgeworks, Oct 11.
The Magical Music of Harry Potter @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Oct 11, 4pm.
The Music of The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and The Rings of Power @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Oct 11, 8pm.
The Music of Carlos Santana @ Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre, Oct 11.
Sarah Hagen presents: Perk Up, Pianist @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre (Community Studio Theatre), Oct 15.
ICONS A tribute to Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, Frankie Valli, Neil Diamond, and Johnny Cash @ Burlington Performing Arts Centree (Main Theatre), Oct 17.
Hell N Back (AC/DC tribute) w/ Bootlegged @ Stonewalls, Oct 18.
Hotel Mira w/ Bleeker @ Bridgeworks, Oct 18.
Jurassic Park: Film With Orchestra @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Oct 18, 2pm & 7:30pm.
Jason Ellis @ Levity Comedy Club, Oct 18 (two shows: 7pm & 10pm).
Linda McLean & The Awakening @ Mills Hardware, Oct 19.
The Grapes of Wrath @ Bridgeworks, Oct 20.
James Barker Band @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre (Main Theatre), Oct 22.
Daniel James McFadyen @ Mills Hardware, Oct 22.
Goddo 50th-anniversary concert @ The Studio, Oct 23.
A Tribute to Grease (and the music of the ‘50s and ‘60s) @ The Studio, Oct 24.
Classic Albums: Live Michael Jackson’s Thriller @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre (Main Theatre), Oct 24.
Candlelight: Halloween Classics @ Westdale, Oct 24, 8:30pm.
Lowest of the Low w/ Ace of Wands @ Bridgeworks, Oct 25.
50 Mission (Tragically Hip tribute) @ Corktown, Oct 25.
Hassan Phills: This Tour Is Jokes @ The Studio, Oct 25.
Rick Mercer: Talking to Canadians @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre (Main Theatre), Oct. 28-29.
Georgia Harmer @ Bridgeworks, Oct 30.
The Fool Ball featuring Fleshguzzler, Helian, Crimson Asphalt, Threats in Type, Lemur Wet Suit @ Vertagogo, Oct 30.
NOVEMBER
The Traveling Milburys @ Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre, Nov 1.
Anthony Tullo @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre (Community Studio Theatre), Nov 6.
Robyn Ottolini @ Bridgeworks, Nov 6.
La Vent du Nord @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre (Community Studio Theatre), Nov 7.
Queens Court (Queen tribute) @ Westdale, Nov 7, 8pm.
Ria Mae @ Bridgeworks, Nov 7.
Wannabe (Spice Girls tribute) @ Bridgeworks, Nov 8.
Billy Raffoul w/ Anna Graves @ Mills Hardware, Nov 8.
Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra Presents: Light Emerges @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Nov 8.
Chris D’Elia @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Nov 9.
The One and Only Tommy Dorsey Orchestra @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre (Main Theatre), Nov 9.
Ron Sexsmith Band @ Westdale, Nov 12.
Quote the Raven @ Mills Hardware, Nov 13.
Blue Rodeo: 40th Anniversary Tour w/ Adam Baldwin @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Nov 14.
Real Love: Kenny & Dolly Tribute @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre (Main Theatre), Nov 14.
Bored Teachers: The Struggle Is Real @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Nov 15.
Black Gold (Motown/disco/R&B/soul tribute) @ McIntyre Performing Arts Centre, Nov 15.
Blippi @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Nov 16.
Chicago Transit Canada (Chicago tribute) @ Westdale, Nov 17, 7:30pm.
Paul McCartney @ TD Coliseum, Nov 21. (Tickets on sale Jul 18 at 10am.)
Rumours: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show @ The Studio, Nov 21.
Neon Nostalgic Retro ‘80s Party @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre (Main Theatre), Nov 21.
The Barr Brothers @ Bridgeworks, Nov 21.
Sound of Sting (The Police/Sting tribute) @ Tabone Academy of Music, Nov 21-22.
Blackburn Brothers @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre (Community Studio Theatre), Nov 22.
Beatlemania Revisited @ Westdale, Nov 22, 7:30pm.
Guess Who’s Back?: A Tribute To Slim Shady @ Hamilton Convention Centre, Nov 25.
Candlelight: Coldplay and Imagine Dragons @ Westdale, Nov 28, 6:30pm.
Candlelight: Tribute to Queen and The Beatles @ Westdale, Nov 28, 8:45pm.
Tommy Youngsteen: Fleetwood Mac Rumours @ Bridgeworks, Nov 29.
DECEMBER
The Dears @ Bridgeworks, Dec 1.
Dallas Smith @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre (Main Theatre), Dec 2.
Leahy @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre (Main Theatre), Dec 5.
The Nutcracker: A Canadian Tradition @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Dec 6, 2pm.
Aysanabee @ Bridgeworks, Dec 7.
Andrea Bocelli @ TD Coliseum, Dec 9.
Brad Paisley @ TD Coliseum, Dec 12.
Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra Presents: ‘Tis the Season @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Dec 13.
PUP w/ Snotty Nose Rez Kids @ Bridgeworks, Dec 13.
One Man, Three Legends (Elvis, Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash tribute) @ The Westdale, Dec 14.
Candlelight: Christmas Special Featuring “The Nutcracker” & More @ Westdale, Dec 19, 6:30pm.
Candlelight: Christmas Classics @ Westdale, Dec 19, 8:45pm.
Whitehorse @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre (Main Theatre), Dec 20.
Candlelight: Christmas Classics @ Westdale, Dec 27, 6:30pm.
Candlelight: Christmas Special Featuring “The Nutcracker” & More @ Westdale, Dec 27, 8:45pm.
2026
Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra Presents: Monomyth—The Hero’s Journey @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Jan 17.
Classic Albums Live: Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre (Main Theatre), Jan 22.
Sam Roberts Band @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre (Main Theatre), Feb 4.
Jully Black @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre (Main Theatre), Feb 11.
Gowan @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre (Main Theatre), Feb 13.
ABBAmania Canada w/ Night Fever (Bee Gees tribute), Cher tribute @ McIntyre Performing Arts Centre, Feb 14.
HPO & Dwayne Gretzky Present: From Hamilton, With Love @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Feb 14.
Splash N Boots @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre (Main Theatre), Feb 16, 1pm.
Kellylee Evans @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre (Community Studio Theatre), Feb 21.
Bywater Call @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre (Community Studio Theatre), Feb 26.
Black Umfolosi International @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre (Main Theatre), Feb 27.
Jeremy Ledbetter Trio @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre (Main Theatre), Feb 28.
The Celtic Tenors @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre (Main Theatre), Mar 5.
Alex Samaras: The Music of Stephen Sondheim @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre (Main Theatre), Mar 11.
Amanda Martinez @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre (Community Studio Theatre), Mar 13.
Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra Presents: Dancing Through Life @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Mar 21.
The 2026 Juno Awards @ TD Coliseum, Mar 29, 2026.
Classic Albums Live: The Beatles’ Abbey Road @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre (Main Theatre), Apr 2.
Kid Koala’s Satellite Turntable Orchestra @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre (Community Studio Theatre) @ Apr 3-5.
The Great Canadian Comedy Caravan Tour featuring Mike Paterson, Rob Pue, Matt Watson, Todd Reid @ The Studio. Apr 11, 2026.
Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra Presents: Myth & Memory @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Apr 18.
Jesse Cook @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre (Main Theatre), Apr 28.
Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra Presents: Tchaikovsky’s Fate @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, May 2.
The North Sound @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre (Community Studio Theatre), May 7.