Hamilton Concert Listings: July 3-9
Just Announced: Julie Doiron, The Trews, Dan Mangan, Sister Sledge, Sugarhill Gang, Brett Kissel, and more! Plus: music-themed shows at the Hamilton Fringe!
Julie Doiron. Photo: Matt Williams.
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JUST ANNOUNCED!
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Events listed in chronological order:
Sex Goddess “a solo theatrical rap mixtape” created and performed by Riel Reddick-Stevens, composed by Ghostboyrj. Part of the Hamilton Fringe @ Mills Hardware, Jul 17-27.
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, July 17-26.
Gaumukhi (Cow) created by Kush Shah, performed by Deval Soni. Part of the Hamilton Fringe @ Westdale, Jul 17-27.
A Canadian Explains Eurovision to (Other Canadians) created and performed by Matti McLean. Part of the Hamilton Fringe @ Mills Hardware, Jul 18-Jul 26.
dadbOdd and the everyman w/ Not the Author, Fifteen Rockets @ Ooey Gooey’s, Jul 25.
Pro Wrestling: The Band @ Vertagogo, Jul 25.
Lovebolt w/ Lunchmeat, Scarlett Fever @ Into the Abyss, Jul 26.
Sean Jones @ Art Gallery of Hamilton, Jul 31, 7pm-11pm.
The Trews w/ Dan Mangan, Peter Elkas Band @ Festival of Friends, Gage Park, Aug 1.
Sister Sledge w/ Sugarhill Gang featuring Melle Mel and Scorpio of the Furious Five, Tep No @ Festival of Friends, Gage Park, Aug 2.
Brett Kissel w/ Honey Luck, The Wild High @ Festival of Friends, Gage Park, Aug 3.
Motorists w/ Absolute Losers, The Wesleys @ Mills Hardware, Aug 22.
Scorpion Kombat 4-year anniversary @ Vertagogo, Aug 30, 11am.
Magic Men Australia @ Stonewalls, Sep 9.
Off the Rock: A Great Big Sea Tribute @ Zoetic, Sep 12.
Julie Doiron @ Mills Hardware, Sep 25.
CONCERTS THIS WEEK
THURSDAY, JULY 3
Queering Social Media: Art, Identity & Building Community featuring Kimmortal @ Mills Hardware, 6pm. (Kimmortal also performs at Mills on Jul 4.)
Turnstile: Never Enough screening @ Playhouse, 7:30pm.
Martin Verrall Players @ The Bright Room w/ Saasha.
The Linda Ronstadt Show @ Westdale, 8pm.
Rock of Ages (yes, the jukebox hair-metal musical) @ Gasworks. (Also playing Jul 4-5).
Bweew w/ Mes Mkr, Cos(Mos), Rantsona, Sleeveless Leafton @ Vertagogo.
Karaoke @ andthenyou.
Branson Palaino @ Henry’s on James, 9:15pm.
Hawthorne @ Shawn & Ed Brewing Co.
Blues Night hosted by Big Johnny Blue and Cha Chiarelli @ Sammy Squid’s Gaba Gaba Gool Club.
Michael Balazo: International Lover @ Staircase, Jul 3.
Apostates w/ Sons of Gib, Eli Wells & the Well Wells, Breaking Sunday, Andrew Crisis @ Doors.
FRIDAY, JULY 4
Claire Hunter w/ Emma Worley, Shealagh Rose @ Into the Abyss.
Kimmortal w/ Duckai, Sound of Separation @ Mills Hardware.
Death by Stereo w/ The Video Dead, Danny Miles (of July Talk), Jen Blackwood (ex-The Creepshow), Anthony Haley @ Vertagogo.
The Dreamland Band w/ Geöff @ The Bright Room.
Wing Night (The Band) @ Collective Arts. (Also playing Jul 5.)
The Wiggles @ FirstOntario Concert Hall. (Also playing Jul 5-6.)
Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer @ Westdale, 6:30pm.
Candlelight: Featuring Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and more @ Westdale, 8:45pm.
Rock of Ages @ Gasworks. (Also playing Jul 5.)
Jay Coupe hosted by Sho + Aline @ andthenyou.
Lose Yourself Fridays 2000s party @ Absinthe.
Flood The Senses w/ David Delaharpe @ Corktown (Main Stage).
Copy Cat Band @ Hamilton Public Library (Central), 12pm.
Mary Pickford @ Henry’s on James, 6pm.
Matthew Pullicino Trio @ Henry’s on James, 9:15pm.
Live Pro Wrestling @ Shawn & Ed Brewing Co.
Karaoke @ Ooey Gooey’s.
Workin’ Class Tour (Bob Seger/Bruce Springsteen tribute) @ Stonewalls.
Wizards of Osgoode w/ Sunshine Express, The Ferns @ Farside.
Smell of Female play The Cramps w/ Decomposeur, Danger!!! Death Ray @ Doors.
SATURDAY, JULY 5
Zuto w/ Lavoro, Jack Pine @ Into the Abyss.
Risky Business ‘80s dance night @ Corktown (Main Stage).
New Wave Your Behaviour @ Mule Spinner.
Da Bomb ‘90s party featuring DJ Todd @ Mills Hardware.
Birds N Bees featuring Miss Fantaz b2b Shank, Nichole Ritchie, Crookshollow @ The Lotus Room (back door of Zen Lounge).
Open Mic Blues Jam Matinee featuring Garnetta Cromwell and DaGroovMasters @ Corktown (Main Stage), 4pm-7pm.
Fast Brake @ Corktown (Upstairs).
Wing Night (The Band) @ Collective Arts.
The Wiggles @ FirstOntario Concert Hall. (Also playing Jul 6.)
Rock of Ages @ Gasworks.
Space Disco Records featuring Hatiras + Virgil Thomas + 2ndSelf + Weitner @ andthenyou.
Strat Andriotis Trio @ Henry’s on James, 9:15pm.
Death Perception w/ Flamespitter, Azathoth Entombed, Aversion, Drafted @ Doors.
SUNDAY, JULY 6
Champagne James Robertson @ Henry’s on James, 11:30am.
John Moorhouse @ Henry’s on James, 6pm.
The Wiggles @ FirstOntario Concert Hall.
MONDAY, JULY 7
Two Familes Band @ Pier 8, 6:30pm.
TUESDAY, JULY 8
Espanola w/ The Vauxhalls, Small Orbit, Dark Mickey, Ben Stager @ Vertagogo.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 9
Bob Log III w/ Snowheel Slim, Nasrad & Flex @ The Bright Room.
Glittering Slag “a monthly comedy and music meltdown” hosted by Sean Cullen @ Staircase.
Steve Hofstetter Comedy Show @ Westdale, 7:30pm.
Brian Melo Duo @ Stonewalls.
Coaccion (Mexico) w/ Kaos Attack (Brazil), Spades GT, SRSC @ Vertagogo.
UPCOMING CONCERTS
Events listed in chronological order.
JULY
Absolute Treat @ Mills Hardware, Jul 10.
The Bella Psychosis @ The Bright Room, Jul 10.
Chuck Coles w/ Walt Hamburger, Fast Eddie @ 1101 Convenience, Jul 10.
Catastrophic Hemorrhage w/ Cruel Intent, All That Is Unholy, Goreworm @ Absinthe, Jul 11.
Jacob Moon @ Crown & Press, Jul 11.
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.
The Music of the Beatles @ Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre, Jul 11.
Mr. Clarinet (from Athens, Greece!) w/ Brian Ruryk, Fossils, Storm Ross @ Vertagogo, Jul 11.
Candlelight: A Tribute to ABBA @ Westdale, Jul 11, 6:30pm.
Candlelight: Coldplay and Imagine Dragons @ Westdale, Jul 11, 8:45pm.
Hatevil w/ Soul Revolution, Pearls Before Poison @ Gasworks, Jul 11.
NTFU905 Presents: Bassment featuring sounds by Ransom @ andthenyou, Jul 12.
Evening Stock EP release show w/ Static Safari, QEW, Nitro Girl @ Vertagogo, Jul 12.
Public Health album-release show w/ Blosum @ Into the Abyss, Jul 12.
We Are Not A Cult & The Fomites w/ Frank Dux, Lip Crunch @ Doors, Jul 12.
Something Strange: Live Sideshow featuring Mysterion the Mindreader, One Arm Bob, Fenyx Fyre, Madame de Savoye, and more @ Ooey Gooey’s, Jul 12.
Dawn Vally w/ Divine Curse, Under the Influence, ODE, Cruciferous @ Absinthe, Jul 12.
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.
Kenny Thor Corke's 50th Birthday w/ Lo-fi, Killin' Time Band, Dirt Star @ Stonewalls, Jul 12.
Solids w/ Slow Reader, Peer Review @ Vertagogo, Jul 16.
Matt Andersen w/ Terra Lightfoot @ Royal Botanical Gardens, Jul 17.
La Rent w/ The Rooster, Claudia @ Ooey Gooey’s, Jul 17.
The Good Depression w/ Tarbox, Skuzz, Terminvl @ Absinthe, Jul 18.
Killer Whale Tank (Tragically Hip tribute) @ Shawn & Ed Brewing Co., Jul 18.
Freedom Train @ Stonewalls, Jul 18.
Super Taste Hamilton Presents: Dance Party 2000 @ Bridgeworks, Jul 18.
Lo & The High Road w/ Willowbrook @ Crown & Press, Jul 18.
Colider w/ Convikt, Dew, Ian BW @ Vertagogo, Jul 18.
Panharmonicom w/ Lagom, Synchronicity, For the Sugar Pills @ Ooey Gooey’s, Jul 18.
Dan Hurwitz Presents: Limb Loss, Love @ Gasworks, Jul 18-27.
NecroticGoreBeast w/ Morgue Terror, Aftershock Overdrive, 30 Immolated, 16 Returned Volcate @ Doors, July 19.
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, Jul 19, 2pm.
Tapestry: The Carole King Songbook @ Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre, Jul 19.
Andrew Nolan w/ Delta Kane, White Material, Doctor Cement @ Doors, Jul 19.
Fruit Salad’s Natural Light: A Patio Day Party @ Collective Arts, Jul 20, 3pm-9pm.
Laugha-Cadabra: A Comedy Magic Show featuring David Green, Dan Brennan, Ken Pham @ Absinthe, 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.
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.
Moravian w/ Days on Parade, Sunlust @ Absinthe, Jul 31.
The Strumbellas & Serena Ryder @ Royal Botanical Gardens, Jul 31.
AUGUST
Samantha Ava & Evan Rotella @ Mills Hardware, Aug 1.
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.
Mattmac w/ City Builders @ Mills Hardware, Aug 7.
Anthony “The Demon” Haley record-release show w/ Nate Powers, Stilleto Thunderkiss @ Doors, 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.
Honeybear, the Band w/ Sandra Bouza @ Mills Hardware, Aug 12.
Alexandr Misko @ Mills Hardware, Aug 14.
Carole Pope: Acoustic @ 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 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.
Deathproof: How Is This Legal? “A no-ring hardcore pro-wrestling experience” @ Vertagogo, Aug 23.
The Bowie Lives @ Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.