Hamilton Concert Listings: May 22-28
This week's big gigs include punk legend Chris Spedding, The Halluci Nation, Daniel Romano's Outfit, Frog Eyes, Slow Reader, Stephen Stanley of Lowest of the Low,and more!
Chris Spedding
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Events listed in chronological order.
For The Sugar Pills Presents: I Want My 80s Night @ andthenyou, Jun 5.
Mortrem w/ Stuck in Neutral, Killing Cosmos, I Can’t Remember @ Absinthe, Jun 7.
River Glen & Kristina Castañeda w/ Emily Gilbart, Brandon Agnew @ Ooey Gooey’s, Jun 10.
Volcanoes Are Real! “A night of music, science, demonstrations, and ANSWERS about Earth’s oldest mystery” featuring Friendly Rich & Cheshmak (from Iran), Wax Mannequin, Julianna LaChance, and Tiny Bill Cody @ The Bright Room, Jun 12.
The Dollar Bill Disaster w/ Seratone, Spookyguava, Tom Thomas @ Ooey Gooey’s, Jun 13.
A Night of Covers featuring Zuto as KISS, Petrochemicals as Devo, Keening as Nirvana, and McTwist performing songs from Tony Hawk videogames @ Ooey Gooey’s, Jun 20.
Uncle Gerry @ Gasworks, Jun 21, 11am.
Super Taste Hamilton Presents: Dance Party 2000 @ Bridgeworks, Jul 18.
Cannacrawl @ Location TBA, Jul 26, 2pm-midnight.
Anthony “The Demon” Haley record-release show w/ Nate Powers, Stilleto Thunderkiss @ Doors, Aug 8.
Material Girls A tribute to Adele, Cher, Lady Gaga and Madonna in support of Interval House @ McIntyre Performing Arts Centre, Sep 18.
JoDolo @ Bridgeworks, Sep 20.
Hell N Back (AC/DC tribute) w/ Bootlegged @ Stonewalls, Oct 18.
CONCERTS THIS WEEK
THURSDAY, MAY 22
The Halluci Nation @ Bridgeworks.
Lori Yates & Jerry Leger @ Mills Hardware.
Stephen Stanley & No Electric w/ Piner @ Mosaic.
Trust: A Queer Dance Party Benefiting SACHA featuring Karma and Kasha @ Ooey Gooey’s.
Sandveiss w/ Pale Horse Ritual, Nasu @ Doors.
Motorcycle Meet-Up @ Absinthe.
Mykul Abdallah @ Shawn & Ed Brewing Co.
FRIDAY, MAY 23
Frog Eyes w/ Fortunato Durutti Marinetti @ Mills Hardware.
Chris Spedding Performs the Robert Gordon Songbook w/ The Hellbent Rockers @ Clifford Brewery.
365: Chari XCX Dance Party @ Absinthe.
The Approximators live-band karaoke @ Ooey Gooey’s.
Epic Eagles: The Definitive Eagles Tribute @ Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre.
The Ozzy Experience & Overture (A Tribute to Rush) @ Stonewalls.
Whose Cat Is Dead w/ Diesel Dog @ Corktown.
Jazz Originals: The Music of Burt Bacharach @ Westdale.
Nick Maclean's Snaggle featuring The Ali Bros @ Tabone Academy of Music.
Divorced Dad Rock Night (tribute to Creed, Foo Fighters, Nickelback, and all yer post-grunge faves) @ Absinthe.
Jacob Moon Plays Prog! @ Gasworks.
Bittersweet Symphony: ‘90s UK Alt/Britpop Dance Party featuring DJ Nicholas Picholas @ The Bright Room.
Fifteen Rockets w/ Cruel Hope, Case the Joint, Binge Ninja @ Doors.
Yungshrimptempura w/ host Rae.dels @ andthenyou.
Kaye + Nik Rakas + Illocos @ andthenyou.
The Treblecasters @ Cat & Fiddle.
HWDSB Student Bands @ Hamilton Public Library (Central), 12pm.
Champagne James Robertston @ Hamilton Public Library (Barton), 2pm.
Mike Elliot @ Henry on James, 7pm.
Tonewheels @ Henry’s on James, 10pm.
Rocket & The Renegades @ Shawn & Ed Brewing Co.
SATURDAY, MAY 24
Daniel Romano’s Outfit w/ Uni Boys, Taker, Thunder Queens @ Bridgeworks.
Slow Reader w/ The Crime Family, Minerva @ The Bright Room.
Cory Marks @ Mills Hardware.
International Drone Day featuring Geopatra, Sistra, Mike Barber @ Into the Abyss, 12pm-4:30pm.
Astral Witch w/ Gout, Wasted Age, Desiccate @ Into the Abyss, 7pm.
Death Club w/ Demon Eyez, Ioso, Falls for the Elderly, Point Thirty @ Absinthe.
Emo Nite @ 249 King St. E.
Springtime Swingtime (big-band jazz night) @ Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre.
Blank Expression Hamilton Scooter Rally party @ Corktown.
Shaylyn: Kickin’ It Classic Country @ The Studio.
The Gimme Gimme Gimmes w/ The Hellbent Rockers, Stoneage Romeos @ Vertagogo.
Harlequin Audience Choice Awards hosted by the Harlequin Singers @ Westdale.
Grupo LosHT @ Stonewalls.
Paw Patrol Live! @ FirstOntario Concert Hall. Two shows: 10am & 2pm. (Additional shows May 25.)
Fiction @ Cat & Fiddle.
Paul Coombs Blues Band @ Clifford Brewery.
SUNDAY, MAY 25
Alfie Smith w/ Melissa Marchese @ Mills Hardware.
Ray Materick & Midnight Matinee @ The Westdale.
David Celia & Co. w/ Brad Germain @ Into the Abyss, 6pm.
Jack De Keyzer @ Leander Boat Club, 3pm.
New Music Expo Challenge 2025 featuring Explore Trio, Tribe 369, Thomas Duxbury & New Mother Nature, DFP, Full Force Machine, Clutch Poppers @ Stonewalls.
Torrent w/ Separator, Sloaf @ Doors.
On These Wings: A Celebration of Music featuring The Windjammers @ Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum.
Paw Patrol Live! @ FirstOntario Concert Hall. Two shows: 11am & 3pm.
Oakville Symphony Youth Orchestra Presents: Movie Magic @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre (Main Theatre), 3pm.
Innisfree @ Cat & Fiddle.
Feddy on Guitar @ Shawn & Ed Brewing Co., 1pm.
MONDAY, MAY 26
Nothing to see here, folks, move along!
TUESDAY, MAY 27
Ashbringer w/ Cemetery Stench, Consuming Misery, Crimson Asphalt @ Absinthe.
The Escarpment Blues Society Big Launch 1st Anniversary Party @ Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 28
Musically Speaking: Ravel, Bizet and Finding the French Sound hosted by Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra Composer-in-Residence Abigail Richardson-Schulte @ Westdale, 1pm.
Lisgar Elementary School Choir @ Hamilton Public Library (Sherwood), 1pm.
Motown Wednesdays @ Absinthe.
UPCOMING CONCERTS
Events listed in chronological order.
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.
Festival Trio featuring pianist Ken Gee, violinist Sadie Fields and cellist Paul Pulford @ Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre, May 29.
Fascination Dark DJ Night featuring Sam Astaroth, Fazooli, Calypso C, Ryder T @ andthenyou, May 29.
This Round’s on Me: CMAOntario 2025 Festival Awards Showcase, Night 1 hosted by Dave Woods and featuring Robyn Ottolini, Ryan Langdon, Kelsi Mayne, Lucas Mason, Rosewood Avenue, Abby Stewart, Carson Janik @ Stonewalls, May 29.
Man Made Hill Delicious Logo album-release show w/ Lee & Gamble Unlimited (featuring Sook-Yin Lee and Dylan Gamble), Teal, Fakakta Twins, special live visuals by Strange Process @ Vertagogo, May 30.
The Music of Pink Floyd @ Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre, May 30.
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.
A Jazz Celebration of The Beatles featuring Glenn Paul Trio @ Crown & Press, May 30.
Neema Naz: My Estupid Life @ The Studio, May 30 & 31.
Doghouse Orchestra @ The Bright Room, May 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.
Bad Crush w/ Influx, Ancient Greece, Hogtied @ Vertagogo, May 31.
Betty Bomb’s 50th Birthday Banger! featuring Famous & Betty, Super Delux, Bryce Clifford & Brother Superior, A Side B Side @ Corktown, May 31.
Steel City Soundwave w/ Lazy Days @ Ooey Gooey’s, May 31.
Hot Club of Nowhere @ Rooney’s, May 31, 7pm-9pm.
Suubi Talent Hunt & Cultural Exchange @ Westdale, May 31-Jun 1.
This Round’s on Me: CMAOntario 2025 Festival Awards Showcase, Night 2 hosted by Dave Woods and featuring Andrew Hyatt, Robyn Ottolini, Mackenzie Leigh Meyer, Tyler Lorette, Brian John Harwood, Rachel & Ayden, Angelica Appelman @ Stonewalls, Jun 1.
Pride Market @ Bridgeworks, Jun 1, 12pm-6pm.
Seventh Dose w/ No Beauty, Blosum, Noviae @ Absinthe, Jun 1.
Sounds Gay! Presents: Pride Kick-Off Party featuring R. Flex, Sullen, Sarah Bellstadt @ Mills Hardware, Jun 1.
The Commune w/ Ian James Bain, Michael Antelope @ The Bright Room, Jun 1.
Disease w/ Hacked Apart, Truth of All Death, System System, Slacker @ Ooey Gooey’s, Jun 1.
Noise Pollution Rock School Student Concert @ Vertagogo, Jun 1, 1:30pm.
2025 Country Music Association of Ontario Awards @ The Music Hall, Jun 1.
The Strongman Blues Studio Sessions featuring Steve Strongman, Colin Lapsley, Kim Doolittle @ Coach & Lantern, Jun 3.
HMC Presents: Beats By U! Student Showcase @ Gasworks, Jun 4, 6:30pm.
Kryple @ Ooey Gooey’s, Jun 4.
Chelsea Reynolds Band w/ Apples, Bird City @ The Bright Room, Jun 4.
Attack Dog w/ The Ferns, Blosum, In the Same Bed @ The Bright Room, Jun 5.
Motown Soul @ Burlington Centre for Performing Arts (Main Theatre), Jun 5, 7pm.
Customer Service w/ Sundried Whales @ Mills Hardware, Jun 5.
Urban Cowboy Line Dancing Night @ Bridgeworks, Jun 5.
Tumble w/ Book of Wyrms, Cannabus @ Vertagogo, 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.
Emo Night @ Absinthe, Jun 6.
The Fledge (Night One) w/ Huron Lines, Quotas, Peppermint Motorbike @ The Bright Room, Jun 6.
Single Wound w/ Qwan, Constrain, Heat @ Ooey Gooey’s, Jun 6.
Monach w/ Among Legends, Chasing Horses, LVHF @ Doors, Jun 7.
Margaritaville! In Ancaster (Jimmy Buffet Tribute party) @ Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre, Jun 7.
Taking Back Saturday: Emo/Pop/Punk Drag Brunch @ Bernie’s, Jun 7, 12pm-2:30pm.
Risky Business ‘80s dance party w/ DJs Murk & Mark @ Corktown, Jun 7.
Astrid Young (a.k.a. half-sister of Neil) @ Clifford Brewery, Jun 7.
The Fledge (Night Two) w/ Huron Lines, Herd of Elk, Klunk @ The Bright Room, Jun 7.
The Penske File w/ Sessions, Shiv, Carvers & Dog Cop @ Vertagogo, Jun 7.
Crescendo: Italian Music Reimagined @ Zoetic, Jun 7.
Da Bomb Anniversary Party featuring DJ Todd G @ Mills Hardware, Jun 7.
David Tosh + The Staircase Bee Hive Work Shoppe @ Staircase, Jun 7.
Resonate: Steel & Soul Experience @ Westdale, Jun 7, 7:30pm.
Fresh Water Funk @ Stonewalls, Jun 8.
Sultans of String @ Westdale, Jun 8.
Ronley Teper’s Lipliners w/ Acid Trip @ The Bright Room, Jun 8, 3pm-6pm.
King Falcon w/ Feral Minks, The Jailbirds, Lucky Honey @ Mills Hardware, Jun 10.
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.
That’s Hot 2000s dance party @ Absinthe, Jun 13.
Fruit Salad’s Pop-Up Pride Prom feat. DJ Sound Boi, Eshe @ Bridgeworks, Jun 13.
Emma Rush album-release show @ Rock on Locke, Jun 14.
Perfect Limbs fundraiser for Interval House w/ Pneumonia Breath, Sewn, Stuck in Neutral, Apple of Basilisk @ Corktown (Upstairs), Jun 14.
Selias @ Absinthe, Jun 14.
Images in Vogue @ Bridgeworks, Jun 14.
Gene Champagne beer-launch show w/ Famous & Betty @ Clifford Brewery, 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.
The Dinner Is Ruined w/ Anthony Schmanthony, Dark Mickey @ The Bright Room, Jun 15.
Hard Charger w/ Laid to Rest, Artificial Dissemination @ Vertagogo, Jun 15.
Champagne James Robertson’s Electric Guitar Trio @ The Bright Room, Jun 15, 3pm.
Hendrika w/ Matty Simpson @ The Bright Room, Jun 17.
Debra DiGiovanni @ Levity Comedy Club & Lounge, Jun 19, two shows: 7pm & 10pm.
Festa Disco Italiana featuring DJ Bizz @ Art Gallery of Hamilton, Jun 19.
ZULU PRESENTS: THE 12TH ANNUAL SOMETHING ELSE! FESTIVAL
Myra Melford + Bass of Operation @ St. Cuthbert’s, Jun 19, 6pm.
Kimura-Hemingway + The Secret Lives of Colour @ St. Cuthbert’s, Jun 19, 8:30pm.
Brubeck-Staples + Open Thread @ St. Cuthbert’s, Jun 20, 6pm.
Farida Amadou + Simple Trio @ St. Cuthbert’s, Jun 20, 8:30pm.
Downing/Postgate + Farida Amadou + Counterstasis @ Hamilton Public Library (Central), Jun 21, 12pm.
Susie Ibarra Solo + Cluttertones + Nature Walk @ St. Cuthbert’s, Jun 21, 4pm.
Johnston/Bates/Fraser/Irabagon + Mestizx St. Cuthberts, Jun 21, 8:30pm.
Earth, Wind & Choir + Farida Amadou + George Crotty Trio + Naomi McCarroll-Butler with Chik White + Eucalyptus @ Hamilton Open Streets (King Street East), Jun 22, noon.
Pantayo w/ Susie Ibarra + Chik White w/ Naomi McCarroll-Butler + Callisto @ St. Cuthbert’s, Jun 22, 6pm.
Golden Feather: Solstice Jam 2025 @ Collective Arts, Jun 20.
KC Roberts & The Live Revolution @ Tabone Academy of Music, 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.
Nice People Dancing to Good House Music @ Bambino’s, 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, Jun 21.
The Jury Experience: An Immersive Courtroom Case @ The Zoetic. Two shows: Jun 21 & Jul 5.
Voodoo Sometimes w/ Planet of the Loops and special guest TBA @ The Bright Room, Jun 22.
ZZ Top & The Wallflowers @ First Ontario Concert Hall, Jun 22.
Carnosus w/ Carrion Vael, Apogean, A Tyrants Lament @ Doors, Jun 23.
Dealbreaker w/ The Dreaded Laramie, Deer Fang @ Ooey Gooey’s, Jun 26.
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.
Night Chill w/ Bloody Blue Darlings, Blue Freeze @ The Bright Room, Jun 28.
It’s Your Festival Lineup TBA. Jun 28-Jul 1 @ Gage Park.
Allison Russell @ Royal Botanical Gardens, Jul 2.
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.
DJ Rhythm Fusion ‘70s/’80s/’90s dance party @ Vertagogo, Jul 5.
Wing Night (The Band) @ Collective Arts, Jul 5.
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.
The Music of the Beatles @ Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre, 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.
Kenny Thor Corke's 50th Birthday w/ Lo-fi, Killin' Time Band, Dirt Star @ Stonewalls, Jul 12.
Matt Andersen w/ Terra Lightfoot @ Royal Botanical Gardens, Jul 17.
Killer Whale Tank (Tragically Hip tribute) @ Shawn & Ed Brewing Co., Jul 18.
Lo & The High Road w/ Willowbrook @ Crown & Press, Jul 18.
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.
Fruit Salad’s Natural Light: A Patio Day Party @ Collective Arts, Jul 20, 3pm-9pm.
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.
The Strumbellas & Serena Ryder @ Royal Botanical Gardens, Jul 31.
Samantha Ava & Evan Rotella @ Mills Hardware, Aug 1.
Dogger Deathfest featuring various bands whose logos I can’t decipher @ Vertagogo, Aug 2-3.
Mattmac @ Mills Hardware, Aug 7.
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.
The Alan Jackson Experience w/ Aaron Halliday’s Margaritaville @ The Zoetic, Aug 17.
Rust w/ Apes, Scorching Tomb, Wishender @ Absinthe, Aug 21.
Absolute Losers @ 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.
Sloan & Kathleen Edwards @ Royal Botanical Gardens, Aug 28.
Ben Rollo Presents: The Music of Tom Petty @ Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre, Aug 29.
Theresa Caputo Live! @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Aug 31, 3pm.
Days of Our Lives @ Stonewalls, Sep 6.
AC/DC Eras Tribute @ The Zoetic, Sep 13.
Wheatus (acoustic) @ Mills Hardware, Sep 18.
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.
Simply Queen @ Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre, Sep 27.
Aqua @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Sep 27.
Nicotine Dolls @ Bridgeworks, Sep 28.
Pierre Bensusan @ Mills Hardware, Sep 30.
Australia’s Thunder From Down Under: Girls’ Night Outback @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Oct 2.
The Music of Van Morrison @ Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre, Oct 3.
Pretzel Logic (Steely Dan tribute) @ Tabone Academny of Music, Oct 4.
Practically Hip (Tragically Hip tribute) @ Westdale, Oct 4, 7:30pm.
Ikons of Rock (Vegas classic-rock tribute) @ McIntyre Performing Arts Centre, Oct 10.
The Music of Carlos Santana @ Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre, Oct 11.
ICONS A tribute to Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, Frankie Valli, Neil Diamond, and Johnny Cash @ Burlington Performing Arts Centree (Main Theatre), Oct 17.
The Grapes of Wrath @ Bridgeworks, Oct 20.
Goddo 50th-anniversary concert @ The Studio, Oct 23.
A Tribute to Grease (and the music of the ‘50s and ‘60s) @ The Studio, Oct 24.
50 Mission (Tragically Hip tribute) @ Corktown, Oct 25.
Hassan Phills: This Tour Is Jokes @ The Studio, Oct 25.
The Traveling Milburys @ Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre, Nov 1.
Queens Court (Queen tribute) @ Westdale, Nov 7, 8pm.
Wannabe (Spice Girls tribute) @ Bridgeworks, Nov 8.
Chris D’Elia @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Nov 9.
Quote the Raven @ Mills Hardware, Nov 13.
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.
Chicago Transit Canada (Chicago tribute) @ Westdale, Nov 17, 7:30pm.
Rumours: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show @ The Studio, Nov 21.
Sound of Sting (The Police/Sting tribute) @ Tabone Academy of Music, Nov 21-22.
Beatlemania Revisited @ Westdale, Nov 22, 7:30pm.
Tommy Youngsteen: Fleetwood Mac Rumours @ Bridgeworks, Nov 29.
Andrea Bocelli @ Hamilton Arena, Dec 9.
PUP w/ Snotty Nose Rez Kids @ Bridgeworks, Dec 13.
One Man, Three Legends (Elvis, Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash tribute) @ The Westdale, Dec 14.
The 2026 Juno Awards @ Hamilton Arena, Mar 29, 2026.
The Great Canadian Comedy Caravan Tour featuring Mike Paterson, Rob Pue, Matt Watson, Todd Reid @ The Studio. Apr 11, 2026.