Hamilton Concert Listings: Mar. 20-26
Just Announced: The Halluci Nation, Arkells, Softcult, Two Hours Traffic, and Paw Patrol!
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Bhangra Night 2025 @ McMaster University Student Centre, Mar 29.
Line Dancing Night featuring Urban Cowboy Line Dancing @ Bridgeworks, Apr 3.
Risky Business featuring DJs Mark & Murk @ Corktown, Apr 5.
Def3 @ Seventy-Seven, Apr 17.
Novaie w/ Crocus, Gut Machine, Nasu @ Door, Apr 18.
We Came, We Drank. We Conquered Fest: Day 1 featuring Wax Mannequin, Lozenges, Erik Baylies, Degen Bowlers, One Hundred Moons, Sine Ritual, Elastic Ass, more TBA, Apr 18.
We Came, We Drank. We Conquered Fest: Day 2 featuring System System, Desiccate
Peer Review, Susans, No Signal, Night Chill, Thunderglove, Colider, Indignation, Barbed Wire Braces, Go Ogopogo, F-Bombs, Essential Letdowns, Iron Moose
Lip Crunch, TCIC, Black Budget, Apr 19.
We Came, We Drank. We Conquered Fest: Day 3 featuring Mortuary Slab, Hex Offender, Golf Corpse, Cardiac, With Fists Open, Geöff, Lucid Heist, Perennials, Sloaf, Mr Mule, Orbiting Deathray, more, Apr 20.
We Came, We Drank. We Conquered Fest: Day 4 featuring DJs, drag, burlesque, acoustic performances, more, Apr 21.
Thunderor w/ Zero Tolerance, Mokomokai @ Absinthe, May 3.
Memories: A Night of Magic with Christian Mascia @ The Zoetic, May 10.
The Halluci Nation @ Bridgeworks, May 22.
Stephen Stanley & No Electric w/ Piner @ Mosaic, May 22.
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.
Softcult w/ She’s Green @ Bridgeworks, May 29.
Two Hours Traffic @ Mills Hardware, May 29.
2025 Country Music Association of Ontario Awards @ The Music Hall, Jun 1.
Arkells present: The Rally w/ Portugal. the Man, Valley, Seago @ Hamilton Stadium, June 21.
NecroticGoreBeast w/ Morgue Terror, Aftershock Overdrive, 30 Immolated, 16 Returned Volcate @ Doors, July 19.
Quote the Raven @ Mills Hardware, Nov 13.
CONCERTS THIS WEEK
THURSDAY, MAR. 20
Kaleta & Super Yamba Band @ Mills Hardware.
Tom Wilson @ Ancaster Faigrounds.
Lucha Block Party w/ Lince Dorado @ Bridgeworks.
Playingwithfire w/ Galaxy Drive, The Chestnut Tree Cafe @ Vertagogo.
Trevor Copp: Pictures at an Exhibition @ McMaster LIVELab.
A Night of Cabaret @ Stonewalls.
DSPTCH: Hamilton Collective @ andthenyou.
Dammit Goldie w/ Junko Daydream, Polluted, Hollow Core @ Doors.
Open Mic With Mark @ Shawn & Ed Brewery.
FRIDAY, MAR. 21
Martha Wainwright: 20th Anniversary Tour @ Bridgeworks.
Ben Nicky @ Seventy-Seven.
June Body @ Mills Hardware.
Blu & Exile w/ Spark Houston @ The Corktown (Upstairs).
Vrahnas @ The Corktown (Main Stage).
Stephan Crump & Blue Moss @ You Me Gallery.
DJ ESP spinning Y2K bangers @ andthenyou.
Treblecasters @ Cat & Fiddle.
Mountain Magpies @ Clifford Brewery.
The Kings DT w/ The Real Bert, Bristow, DJ Nayles @ Doors.
Haus of the Holy Spirit: Fashion Dance Party @ Farside.
Kaleidoscope Singers @ Hamilton Central Library, 12pm.
Entre Copas Show: Comedia en español @ Shawn & Ed Brewery.
Open Mic Night @ Staircase.
Freedom Train @ Stonewalls.
SATURDAY, MAR. 22
Cancer Bats w/ Escuela Grind, Mile End @ Bridgeworks.
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World The Movie: The Soundtrack: The Tribute Concert @ Corktown (Upstairs).
Midnight Rider: In Honour of Dylan Matthews @ The Corktown (Main Stage).
Stephan Crump, John Oswald & Josh Cole Trio performing before a screening of Ron Mann’s free-jazz documentary Imagine the Sound @ Hamilton Public Library (Central), 12pm.
Peter Elkas @ Ooey Gooey’s.
Hamilton Record & CD Show @ Bridgeworks, 9am-2:30pm.
Lucky Honey @ Mills Hardware.
Wicked: Sing-Along @ Westdale, 12:15pm.
The Beach Party Boys @ The Westdale, 7:30pm.
The Coachmen w/ Feddy on Guitar @ Coach & Lantern, 1pm.
Ginger St. James album-release show @ Mule Spinner.
Monkey Wrench (Foo Fighters tribute) w/ Awesome Matthews @ Stonewalls.
Aeroforce (Aerosmith tribute) @ The Studio.
Punk Rock Epilepsy Benefit featuring Lip Crunch, Mental Infliction, Yung Scumz, Among Legends, Ska Tharines @ Doors.
Pictures at an Exhibition performed by the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, 3pm.
La Luna De Tango: An Evening of Tango Lessons & Dance @ andthenyou, 5:30pm-8pm.
Trema Presents: Huey @ andthenyou.
Jamie Shea @ Cat & Fiddle.
SUNDAY, MAR. 23
Black Budget w/ Frantic Lullabies, La Rent, Faiyaz and the Wasted Chances @ Ooey Gooey’s.
Chasing Heroes w/ Lost Astronaut, Fast Eddie, Nervous Wrecks, Old Mountain Low @ Vertagogo.
James Anthony Band @ Stonewalls, 2pm-5pm.
Wicked: Sing-Along @ Westdale, 6:15pm.
Arthur Duo @ Cat & Fiddle.
The Staircase Bee Hive Work Shoppe @ Staircase.
MONDAY, MAR. 24
Monday Mingle Karaoke @ Vertagogo.
Becoming Led Zeppelin @ Westdale.
TUESDAY, MAR. 25
Champions of Magic @ FirstOntario Concert Hall.
Tuesday Open Mic Night @ Vertagogo.
WEDNESDAY, MAR. 26
Greg Fitzsimmons @ Levity Comedy Club & Lounge. Two shows: 7pm & 9:30pm.
Junestone & Friends @ andthenyou.
Babes, Babes, Babes! Burlesque and Drag Show @ Staircase.
UPCOMING CONCERTS
Dom Louis @ Mills Hardware, Mar 27.
Wide Mouth Mason w/ Eric Brandon @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Main Theatre, Mar 27.
Simon Haiduk Presents: Metta Grove Experience @ The Zoetic, Mar 27.
Forever Simon & Garfunkel @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Main Theatre, Mar 28.
The Checkerboards (live ska!) w/ Arcade All Stars, Bank Heist, Ska Tharines @ Vertagogo, Mar 28.
Maiden 06: A Canadian Tribute to Iron Maiden w/ Jack Sith @ Stonewalls, Mar 28.
Zuffalo & David Celia perform Pink Floyd’s Wish You Were Here @ Corktown, 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).
A Short Walk To Pluto w/ Rexford Drive, The Commune @ Mills Hardware, Mar 28.
Emo Night Karaoke @ Corktown, Mar 28.
Songwriter’s Round featuring Madison Daniels, Emma Whale, Nolan Gibson @ Staircase, Mar 28.
Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay & Imagine Dragons @ The Westdale, March 28, 6:30pm.
Candlelight: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and more @ The Westdale, March 28, 8:45pm.
Candlelight: A Tribute to Adele @ The Westdale, March 29, 6:30pm.
Candlelight: Bach to Beatles @ The Westdale, March 29, 8:30pm.
Time Machine (A Tribute to Rush) & Have a Cigar (A Tribute to Pink Floyd) @ Stonewalls, Mar 29.
Keep the Faith (Bon Jovi tribute) @ The Zoetic, Mar 29.
Grievous Angels @ Clifford Brewery, Mar 29, 2:30pm.
Cash: At Folsom Prison Revisted (Johnny Cash tribute) @ The Studio, Mar 29.
The Flatliners w/ The Creepshow, The Anti-Queens @ Bridgeworks, Mar 29.
Savelene w/ News on Mute, Collider @ Ooey Gooeys, Mar 29.
The North American House Hippos w/ Empties @ Corktown, Mar 29.
Bloody Muscle Bodybuilder in Hell (a.k.a. “the Japanese Evil Dead”) matinee screening @ The Staircase, March 30, 1pm.
Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne & Shawn Kellerman @ Stonewalls, Mar 30.
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.
Kandle w/ Katie Cruel @ Mills Hardware, Apr 1.
Steve Strongman & Colin Lapsley w/ Shane Guse @ Coach & Lantern, Apr 1.
Motown Wednesdays grand-opening event for the new Absinthe, Apr 2.
Perverts: An Ethel Cain Tribute Show hosted by Jessie James and featuring Babe Sapien, Felon Love, Venus De Vil @ Ooey Gooey’s, Apr 3.
Coronation Street: Jenny + Daisy—Rovers Return featuring live appearances from Sally Ann Matthews and Charlotte Jordan @ The Zoetic, Apr 3, 7:30pm & Apr 4, 1:30pm.
Bernadette Connors w/ Patrick Folcker @ Mills Hardware, Apr 4.
Harry Manx @ Playhouse, Apr 4.
Fruit Salad Spring Fling w/ DJ NBD + DJ Slamboxx @ Bridgeworks, Apr 4.
Candlelight: A Tribute to ABBA @ Westdale, Apr 4, 6:30pm.
Candlelight: A Tribute to Adele @ Westdale, Apr 4, 8:45pm.
Ruby Doom w/ Private Lives, Cult Crime, Loud Hands @ Vertagogo, Apr 5.
Da Bomb Hamilton’s All-’90s Party featuring DJ Todd G @ Mills Hardware, Apr 5.
Bon Jovi Forever @ Stonewalls, Apr 5.
Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay & Imagine Dragons @ Westdale, Apr 5, 6:30pm.
Candlelight: A Tribute to Queen & The Beatles @ Westdale, Apr 5, 8:45pm.
Beguiler w/ Skullz, Jenafur, Us Alike, Ready to Die @ Absinthe, Apr 5.
Zed (Led Zeppelin tribute) @ The Zoetic, Apr 5.
Desire: International U2 Tribute @ The Studio, Apr 5.
Loretta Hale Big Band @ Gasworks, Apr 5.
Dropspot Bassline Night featuring Melvin P., Pres Play, My Buddy Cam @ andthenyou, Apr 5.
Dirty Dancing: In Concert @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Apr 9.
Adam Kolker @ Gasworks, Apr 10.
Whitney Rose @ Mills Hardware, Apr 10.
Blue Moon @ Absinthe, Apr 10.
For the Sugar Pills (Smiths tribute night) @ andthenyou, Apr 10.
Simply Saucer w/ Night Chill @ Clifford Brewery, Apr 11.
Frail Fragment w/ Boxcar Ben, Matty Simpson, Emma Whale @ Corktown, Apr 11.
Kasador w/ The Beach Bats, Misty Blue, Lydia Stephen @ Mills Hardware, Apr 11.
B.A. Johnston w/ Sons of Butcher, Thunderkok @ Corktown, Apr 11.
SOS: The Abba Experience @ McIntyre Performing Arts Centre, Apr 11.
Hamilton Originals: The Songs of The Cars and Elvis Costello @ The Westdale, Apr 11.
A Tragically Hip Celebration @ The Corktown, Apr 12.
5 Against 1 (Pearl Jam tribute) @ Stonewalls, Apr 12.
CJ Wiley's Big Gay Night @ Mills Hardware, Apr 12.
Luicidal (featuring OG Suicidal Tendencies members Louichi Mayorga, RJ Herrera, Mike Clark, Mando Ochoa) w/ Blackout, Laid to Rest @ Vertagogo, Apr 12.
The Approximators live karaoke band @ Ooey Gooey’s, Apr 12.
Jackson Stokes w/ The Mount Nemo Rattlers @ Absinthe, Apr 12.
Dr. Feelgood + Street Survivors (Mötley Crüe and Lynyrd Skynyrd tributes) @ Bridgeworks, Apr 12.
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.
Lucian Ban & Mat Maneri’s Transylvanian Dance w/ Brìghde Chaimbeul @ St. Cuthbert’s, Apr 13.
Deadone (Halifax) w/ Meagan Aversa, Meteor Heist, Kids Losing Sleep @ Vertagogo, Apr 13.
Shen Yun @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Apr 15 & 16.
Mike Maas & The Late Night Line-Up w/ Brian Melo, Carm Milioto, Niki Grossi @ Stonewalls, Apr 17.
Brit Floyd Wish You Were Here 50th Anniversary Tour @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Apr 18.
The Solitary Man: A Tribute to Neil Diamond @ The Westdale, Apr 18.
Hardware Hip-Hop featuring RHYMETHiNK, Spade the Shadow, Mike Checkz, KTXKP, Bagged Milk @ Mills Hardware, Apr 18.
Emo Night @ Absinthe, Apr 18.
Led by Zeppelin & Stone Temple ‘90s @ Stonewalls, Apr 19.
Jennifer Castle w/ Neil Haverty @ Mills Hardware, Apr 19.
Hosanna Choir @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Apr 19.
Voulez-Vous Disco & New Wave Dance Party @ Bridgeworks, Apr 19.
CannaCrawl 420 Festival @ Location TBA, Apr 19.
Celeigh Cardinal w/ Lacey Hill @ Mills Hardware, Apr 20.
Colin Linden w/ Lori Yates @ Cotton Factory, Apr 22.
Lucy Darling @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Community Studio Theatre, Apr 23.
Sophie Noel @ Mills Hardware, Apr 23.
John Bryant @ Corktown, Apr 24.
Sarah Jayne Riley w/ Ellis In Transit, Dylan Ireland @ Vertagogo, Apr 24.
Tony Monaco @ Gasworks, Apr 24.
Cruel Intent w/ Blank, Wound Up, Heat @ Doors, Apr 24.
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, Apr 24.
A Decade Under the Influence: Live Band Emo Karaoke @ Absinthe, Apr 25.
The Human Rights w/ Blind Mule @ Mills Hardware, Apr 25.
The Deep Dark Woods w/ His His @ Collective Arts, Apr 25.
Lo-Fi w/ Obnoxious @ Absinthe, Apr 26.
Smoothapalooza 5: The La5t 5upper featuring Rare Candyz, 3-R, Pink Daytona, LTtheMonk, Hoss Bowman, Smoothie Lou @ Mills Hardware, Apr 26.
Chris Murphy (of Sloan) @ Mills Hardware, Apr 27.
Lunch at Allen’s: The Farewell Tour featuring Ian Thomas, Murray McLauchlan, Cindy Church, Marc Jordan @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Main Theatre, Apr 29.
Terra Spencer w/ Rory Taillon @ Mills Hardware, Apr 29.
Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Apr 29.
Ché Aimee Dorval + Orchidae @ Mills Hardware, Apr 30.
Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic (Queen tribute) @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Apr 30.
The Caverners Beatles tribute @ Carmens, Apr 30.
Keith Pedro @ Bridgeworks, May 1.
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.
ABBA Fever (ABBA tribute) @ The Zoetic, May 3.
Green River Revival (CCR tribute) @ The Westdale, May 3.
Born in the Eighties @ Bridgeworks, 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.
Steel Panther & Buckcherry w/ Kurt Deimer @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, May 5.
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.
Dead Root Revival @ Mills Hardware, 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.
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.
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.
Perdere L’Amore featuring Bruno Nesci @ The Westdale, May 17.
2025 Rockstar Music Spring Showcase @ Staircase, 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.
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.
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.
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.
Video Games Live @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, May 30.
Neema Naz: My Estupid Life @ The Studio, May 30 & 31.
Ensemble Vivant: Bach to Piazzolla @ Burlington Performing Arts Center, May 30.
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.
Customer Service w/ Sundried Whales @ Mills Hardware, Jun 5.
YASSiN & Sean Terrio w/ Charissa @ Mills Hardware, Jun 6.
Jann Arden @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Jun 6.
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.
The Uncle Louis Variety Show @ The Zoetic, Jun 14.
Debra DiGiovanni @ Levity Comedy Club & Lounge, Jun 19, two shows: 7pm & 10pm.
Pump5 w/ The Deadly Romantics, Steve Creep & The Wildcards @ The Corktown, Jun 20.
Tom Petty Tribute @ Shawn & Ed Brewery, Jun 20.
Fish In A Birdcage & Shayfer James @ Mills Hardware, Jun 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.
Superstar Crush Album Release Show: Night Two w/ Smit @ Mills Hardware, 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 Wiggles @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Jul 4-6.
Because Beer Day 1: Down With Webster w/ The Dirty Nil, The OBGMs, Born in the Eighties @ Pier 4 Park, Jul 11.
Because Beer Day 2: The Sheepdogs w/ Matthew Good & His Band, Terra Lightfoot, Loviet @ Pier 4 Park, Jul 12.
Ginger Alden: Elvis’ Last Love @ Sheraton, Jul 12.
Skum City (NYC) w/ Street Trash (NH), Mental Infliction, Barbed Wire Braces @ Vertagogo, Jul 26.
Carole Pope: Acoustic @ Mills Hardware, 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.
Australia’s Thunder From Down Under: Girls’ Night Outback @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Oct 2.
Hassan Phills: This Tour Is Jokes @ The Studio, Oct 25.
Rumours: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show @ The Studio, Nov 21.
Tommy Youngsteen: Fleetwood Mac Rumours @ Bridgeworks, Nov 29.
One Man, Three Legends (Elvis, Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash tribute) @ The Westdale, Dec 14.
The Great Canadian Comedy Caravan Tour featuring Mike Paterson, Rob Pue, Matt Watson, Todd Reid @ The Studio. April 11, 2026. (You read that right: 2026.)