Hamilton 
Events Description
Hamilton Sports Group Partnership is proud to host the 110th Grey Cup and is looking forward to welcoming Canadians from across the country.
Ahead of the biggest sporting and cultural event in Canada, downtown Hamilton will come alive with the 2023 Grey Cup Festival, a celebration of football, culture and music. Many community organizations are involved making the Festival truly “Built in The Hammer.”
Building on Hamilton’s vibrant music scene, Built in the Hammer Festival presented by Coors Light will be a highlight of the 2023 Grey Cup Festival, with performances by Carrie Underwood, Green Day, Shaggy, Dirty Nil, Monster Truck, Dwayne Gretzky and many Canadian bands.
Experience the Grey Cup the way it is supposed to be!
JAMES STREET – More than 40 artists from the great white north will deliver free-to-attend concerts at Fan Central on James Street from November 16th to 19th as part of the Built in the Hammer Grey Cup Music Festival.
GREEN DAY COMING TO “THE HAMMER” – The global punk rock superstars will rock the Twisted Tea Grey Cup Halftime Show on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at Tim Hortons Field.
CFLAA LEGENDS LUNCHEON – Enjoy a rare opportunity to meet CFL greats, legends and hall of famers in one place at one time. Also hear stories, share memories and ask questions during a lunch and auction with proceeds going to charity.
CARETAKER’S GAMEDAY WARMUP HOSTED BY TIGERTOWN COUNCIL PRESENTED BY COOPER EQUIPMENT RENTALS – Enjoy an indoor party with great food and music, including one of Canada’s top cover bands, Dwayne Gretzky. An opportunity to meet and connect with other Tiger-Cat fans ahead of the big game.
110TH GREY CUP – Canadian football supremacy is on the line as the East Division and West Division final winners clash in 110th Grey Cup on Sunday, November 19, at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton.
Schedule of Activities on Nov 19
2 pm to 5 pm | Caretaker’s Gameday Warmup
2 pm to 5 pm | Neighbourhood Block Pary
6:00 pm | 110th Grey Cup Kickoff – Montreal Alouettes vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
Punk-rock superstars Green Day will take centre stage at the Twisted Tea Grey Cup Halftime Show.
BUILT IN THE HAMMER GREY CUP MUSIC FESTIVAL
Thursday, November 16th, 2023 – Sunday, November 19th, 2023
Built in the Hammer Grey Cup Music Festival presented by Coors Light will run from November 16 to 19 and feature both free and ticketed events with different programming each night. In addition to major international talent, many renowned Canadian bands will perform across the four days.
Thursday
SiriusXM Kickoff Party
James Sreet Festival Stage
4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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Dirty Nil
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Nobro
James Street Festival Stage, Hamilton
11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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Steve Strongman Band
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Hachey The Mouthpeace
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The Hot Karls
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Matty Simpson
Friday
FirstOntario Centre, Hamilton
Carrie Underwood featuring Brian Kelley,
8:00 p.m.
James Street Festival Stage, Hamilton
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The Redhill Valleys
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Nicolette and the Nobodies
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The Handsome Devils
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Matt Paxton and The Pintos
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Deseronto
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Ben Somer and The Cold Winter
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High Steppin Daddy
Saturday
James Sttreet Festival Stage, Hamilton
11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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The 99s
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Born In The Eighties
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Saskatchewan Roughriders Pep Band
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Generator Party
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High Steppin Daddy
Sunday
Neighbourhood Block Party (South Plaza)
Tim Hortons Field, Hamilton
2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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Monstrer Truck
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Boy Golden
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Born In The Eighties
Caretaker’s Gameday Warmup hosted by Tigertown Council presented by Cooper Equipment Rentals
Bernie Morelli Recreation Centre, Hamilton
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Dwayne Gretzky
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New Friends
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Chris Murphy (of Sloan)
Who is it for?
all-ages
HOW MUCH
Tickets: Free and ticketed events
How to get tickets?
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time: November 13 – 19, 2023
Venue: Tim Hortons Field, 64 Melrose Avenue North, Hamilton
