Festivals - Hamilton

Imagine in the Park Festival is a free children’s arts festival held annually in Gage Park on the first Friday & Saturday in June. Read more…

Discover Canadian heritage and re-live firsthand the thrill and pageantry of the battle that was a turning point of the War of 1812. Read more…

Played annually continuously since 1904, except during World War I and World War II, the Canadian Open is the third oldest continuously running tournament on the PGA… Read more…

Join us at The Staircase on June 12th and 13th for two days of queer joy and come out to The Uncloseted Comedy Pride Festival! Read more…

Ancaster Heritage Days are celebrated every June, and include a parade, Soapbox Derby, KidsWorld, and much more! Read more…

BASH: Barton’s Annual Street Hang will take place in Barton Village between Victoria and Wentworth, which will closed to vehicular traffic. Read more…

13th Annual Something Else! Festival will feature newer traditions in jazz, improvised, music, world traditions, dance, film, poetry, text. Read more…

Join us on the land at Creekside and celebrate with the traditional Indigenous singers and musicians for a day of music and dancing. Read more…

FrancoFEST Hamilton returns on June 19 – 21, 2026 Our summer gathering of local Francophonie is going big again this year! For 3 days, full of shows… Read more…

The festival celebrates Italian culture, food, music, traditions, and community while highlighting the deep roots of the Italian community in Hamilton. Read more…

Oh Canada Ribfest takes place on Canada Day weekend every year, in Waterdown’s Memorial Park. Read more…

3 days enjoying the best flavors from Latin America. Read more…

It’s Your Festival is celebrating Canada’s 159th birthday in beautiful Gage Park, Hamilton. Read more…

Hamilton’s premier craft beer and cider festival returns to Pier 4 Park for an unforgettable weekend! Because Beer offers a unique opportunity to sample hundreds of craft beers and… Read more…

Hamilton Fringe Festival is an action-packed performance festival that takes place every July across Hamilton. Read more…

Join us for a weekend of mouth-watering, finger-lickin’, belly-rubbin’ good BBQ!! Don’t forget to try all of our delicious foods, including pork ribs, beef ribs, beef brisket,… Read more…

Dances at the Bay is a vibrant and free summer celebration ensuring all are welcome to enjoy the festivities. Read more…

Experience the excitement of centuries of culture as dancers from across North America compete to become the Champion of Champions. Read more…

The inaugural festival features major headliners Brett Kissel and Chase Rice, alongside a strong supporting lineup including Jade Eagleson, Chayce Beckham, Tyler Braden, and Madeline Merlo. Read more…

The Festival of Friends is back for three full days of music, food, arts, crafts, and more! Read more…

Lucky Lion is returning to Bayfront Park! 🔥 100+ Food Items (including brand-new eats you’ve never seen! 🏮 All-New Nightly Lion Dances and Giveaways 🛍️ Marketplace &… Read more…

Brantford Ribfest is three days of great food, live music and family fun brought to you by the Brantford Kinsmen Club. Read more…

Savour the best BBQ ribs at the Hamilton Mountain leg of the Northern Heat Rib Series! Indulge in perfectly cooked ribs from from the best BBQ Ribbers… Read more…

Hamilton Latino Festival 2026 returns with everything you love: live music, art exhibitions, delicious food, local businesses, and much more! Read more…