Hamilton Concert Listings: May 29-June 4
Just Announced: Jay Douglas, The Northern Pikes, Goddo, The Spoons, Kimmortal, Death by Stereo, Jordan Hart, Ria Mae, and more!
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Events listed in chronological order.
2020k @ Vertagogo, Jun 9.
The Road to Supercrawl: Night 4 featuring Sean Bienhaus, Alex Whorms, Don't Hit Your Head, Dammit Goldie, Lost Faculty @ Mills Hardware, Jun 11.
Eastbound & Broke Down Tour 2025 featuring Different Rich, Run the Plank, Cody Voyer @ Vertagogo, Jun 11.
Arab Musicians and Live Painting for Palestine featuring Zico, Tarek Kabbani, Rima Telmun, Sanjay Patel, Tarek Funk @ The Bright Room, Jun 13. (Proceeds go directly to families in need at Burj Al Barajneh Palestinian refugee camp in Beirut.)
Universal Heartbeat: Curated by Cadence Weapon @ Mills Hardware, Jun 19.
Morgan Davis w/ Alec Fraser @ Coach & Lantern, Jun 21.
Nameless Friends w/ Big Milk, Degen Bowlers, Mega Smegma @ Vertagogo, Jun 21.
Voodoo Sometimes w/ Diesel Dog @ The Bright Room, Jun 22.
Spoons @ It’s Your Festival, Gage Park, Jun 28.
Jay Douglas @ It’s Your Festival, Gage Park, Jun 29.
Goddo @ It’s Your Festival, Gage Park, Jun 30.
The Northern Pikes @ It’s Your Festival, Gage Park, Jul 1.
Kimmortal w/ Duckai, Sound of Separation @ Mills Hardware, Jul 4.
Death by Stereo w/ The Video Dead, Danny Miles (of July Talk), Jen Blackwood (ex-The Creepshow), Anthony Haley @ Vertagogo, Jul 4.
The Dreamland Band w/ Geöff @ The Bright Room, Jul 4.
Mr. Clarinet (from Athens, Greece!) w/ Brian Ruryk, Fossils, Storm Ross @ Vertagogo, Jul 11.
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.
Rum Ragged @ Mills Hardware, Sep 7.
Jordan Hart @ Mills Hardware, Sep 28.
bloom effect w/ Loviet, blosum @ Mills Hardware, Sep 29.
Linda McLean & The Awakening @ Mills Hardware, Oct 19.
Ria Mae @ Bridgeworks, Nov 7.
COOL TV-SHOW ALERT!
If you’re reading this newsletter, presumably you’re interested in Hamilton-area music. And if you have a Bell Fibe TV1 subscription/app, you can now stream The New Vibes, an eight-part mini-documentary series spotlight eight bands from the Hamilton/Niagara region. Check out this excerpt featuring local post-punk/post-rock behemoths cute performing their sinister stomper “Callous Social Status” at Vertagogo:
CONCERTS THIS WEEK
THURSDAY, MAY 29
Softcult w/ She’s Green @ Bridgeworks.
Two Hours Traffic w/ MOONRIIVR @ Mills Hardware.
Forbidden Nights UK (male strippers seen on Britain’s Got Talent!) @ The Studio.
Candlelight: A Tribute to ABBA @ Westdale, 6:30pm.
Candlelight: A Tribute to Queen & The Beatles @ Westdale, 8:45pm.
Festival Trio featuring pianist Ken Gee, violinist Sadie Fields and cellist Paul Pulford @ Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre.
Fascination Dark DJ Night featuring Sam Astaroth, Fazooli, Calypso C, Ryder T @ andthenyou.
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.
Madball (no, not that one) @ Corktown.
Scott Neilson @ Henry’s on James, 6pm.
Groove Miller @ Henry’s on James, 9:15pm.
Sounds Gay! Open Mic Night A music event for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community @ Mosaic.
Mike Elliot @ Shawn & Ed Brewing Co.
B-Movie Nights Hamilton Presents Birdemic: Shock and Terror @ Staircase, 8pm.
The Fixer w/ Orbiting Deathray, Maharg @ Doors.
FRIDAY, MAY 30
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.
Nia Nadurata w/ Linebeck, Michelle Owen & The Works @ Mills Hardware.
Video Games Live @ FirstOntario Concert Hall.
Neema Naz: My Estupid Life @ The Studio. (Second show on May 31.)
Bad Fortunes w/ QEW @ Ooey Gooey’s.
Grace 2 (Tragically Hip tribute) @ Stonewalls.
Bologna Colorado w/ Thomas Duxbury, New Mother Nature, Maiden Lane @ Doors.
Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons @ Westdale, 6:30pm.
Candlelight: Best of Metal @ Westdale, 8:45pm.
The Music of Pink Floyd @ Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre.
Ensemble Vivant: Bach to Piazzolla @ Burlington Performing Arts Center.
A Jazz Celebration of The Beatles featuring Glenn Paul Trio @ Crown & Press.
Tdesu @ andthenyou.
The Paul Coombs Band @ Cat & Fiddle.
Lose Yourself Fridays “2000s party anthems all night long” @ Absinthe.
Life of Brian w/ Eudena @ Corktown.
Mark Ucci Trio @ Henry’s on James, 9:15pm.
Tyler Yarema Band @ Shawn & Ed Brewing Co.
SATURDAY, MAY 31
Bad Crush w/ Influx, Ancient Greece, Hogtied @ Vertagogo.
Doghouse Orchestra @ The Bright Room.
Amanda Keeles @ Mills Hardware, 3pm.
UK Calling (new wave/ska/post-punk tribute) @ Bridgeworks.
The Queen Is Dead (Smiths tribute) & Factory (New Order tribute) @ Stonewalls.
Pearl: A Janis Joplin Experience @ The Westdale.
Luttrell @ Seventy Seven.
Loversteeth w/ The Good Depression, Tarbox, Ivy Gardens @ Doors.
Smooth Bump w/ Zero Fire, The Hounds of Thunder, White Cap Grave @ Absinthe.
Betty Bomb’s 50th Birthday Banger! featuring Famous & Betty, Super Delux, Bryce Clifford & Brother Superior, A Side B Side @ Corktown (Main Stage).
Ceildh by Hamilton Irish Arts @ Corktown (Upstairs).
Steel City Soundwave w/ Lazy Days @ Ooey Gooey’s.
Hot Club of Nowhere @ Rooney’s, 7pm-9pm.
Suubi Talent Hunt & Cultural Exchange @ Westdale. (Continues on June 1.)
Anna Sofia @ andthenyou.
The Chris Wheeler Band @ Cat & Fiddle.
Sean Stanley Trio @ Henry’s on James, 9:15pm.
SUNDAY, JUNE 1
Seventh Dose w/ No Beauty, Blosum, Noviae @ Absinthe.
2025 Country Music Association of Ontario Awards @ The Music Hall.
Pride Market @ Bridgeworks, 12pm-6pm.
Sounds Gay! Presents: Pride Kick-Off Party featuring R. Flex, Sullen, Sarah Bellstadt @ Mills Hardware.
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.
The Commune w/ Ian James Bain, Michael Antelope @ The Bright Room.
Disease w/ Hacked Apart, Truth of All Death, System System, Slacker @ Ooey Gooey’s.
Noise Pollution Rock School Student Concert @ Vertagogo, 1:30pm.
Terrence the Piano Man @ Capitol Bar.
Sam & Robin @ Cat & Fiddle, 3pm.
Steven Elmo Murphy @ Clifford Brewery, 2pm.
Joel Banks feat. Mark Girard @ Henry’s on James, 6pm.
Blues and Brews @ Shawn & Ed Brewing Co., 12pm.
MONDAY, JUNE 2
TUESDAY, JUNE 3
Jackson & Dickson (a.k.a. Lynn Jackson and ex-Tricky Woo frontman Andrew Dickson) present Echoes: An Industrial Sound Installation @ Cotton Factory, Studio SH144, 6pm-10pm. (Continues June 6-7, 11-12.)
The Strongman Blues Studio Sessions featuring Steve Strongman, Colin Lapsley, Kim Doolittle @ Coach & Lantern.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4
Tarek Funk @ Hamilton Public Library (Westdale), 12pm.
Kryple @ Ooey Gooey’s.
Chelsea Reynolds Band w/ Apples, Bird City @ The Bright Room.
HMC Presents: Beats By U! Student Showcase @ Gasworks, 6:30pm.
Lazy Wednesdays featuring The CommanDuo, Carm Milioto Duo @ Stonewalls.
UPCOMING CONCERTS
Events listed in chronological order.
JUNE
Customer Service w/ Sundried Whales @ Mills Hardware, Jun 5.
Attack Dog w/ The Ferns, Blosum, In the Same Bed @ The Bright Room, Jun 5.
Urban Cowboy Line Dancing Night @ Bridgeworks, Jun 5.
Tumble w/ Book of Wyrms, Cannabus @ Vertagogo, Jun 5.
For The Sugar Pills Presents: I Want My 80s Night @ andthenyou, Jun 5.
Motown Soul @ Burlington Centre for Performing Arts (Main Theatre), Jun 5, 7pm.
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.
Orbit w/ Must Stash Hat @ Corktown, Jun 6.
Monach w/ Among Legends, Chasing Horses, LVHF @ Doors, Jun 7.
Mortrem w/ Stuck in Neutral, Killing Cosmos, I Can’t Remember @ Absinthe, 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.
River Glen & Kristina Castañeda w/ Emily Gilbart, Brandon Agnew @ Ooey Gooey’s, Jun 10.
Opal in Sky w/ Dead Days @ Vertagogo, Jun 12.
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.
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.
The Dollar Bill Disaster w/ Seratone, Spookyguava, Tom Thomas @ Ooey Gooey’s, Jun 13.
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.
Super Taste Hamilton Presents: Dance Party 2000 @ Bridgeworks, Jul 18.
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.
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.
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.
Cannacrawl @ Location TBA, Jul 26, 2pm-midnight.
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.
JULY
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.
Wing Night (The Band) @ Collective Arts, Jul 4-5.
The Wiggles @ FirstOntario Concert Hall, Jul 4-6.
DJ Rhythm Fusion ‘70s/’80s/’90s dance party @ Vertagogo, 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.
Freedom Train @ Stonewalls, 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.
AUGUST
Samantha Ava & Evan Rotella @ Mills Hardware, Aug 1.
Dogger Deathfest featuring various bands whose logos I can’t decipher @ Vertagogo, Aug 2-3.
Mattmac w/ Danny Miles (of July Talk) @ Mills Hardware, Aug 7.
Anthony “The Demon” Haley record-release show w/ Nate Powers, Stilleto Thunderkiss @ Doors, Aug 8.
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.
SEPTEMBER
Days of Our Lives @ Stonewalls, Sep 6.
AC/DC Eras Tribute @ The Zoetic, Sep 13.
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.
88 Keys! featuring Angela Park, Cherilyn Yan @ Staircase, Sep 20.
JoDolo @ Bridgeworks, 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.
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.
OCTOBER
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.
Hell N Back (AC/DC tribute) w/ Bootlegged @ Stonewalls, Oct 18.
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.
NOVEMBER
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.
DECEMBER
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.
2026
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.