Hamilton 
Combine outdoors with free concerts, you have a perfect combination for a fun evening out!
Downtown Hamilton
Listed here are a few places where you can enjoy free concerts in and around Hamilton.
Eclectic Local
A free outdoor series celebrating Hamilton’s diverse music scene. Details
- Saturdays, July 15 – September 9, 2023 | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM @ The Gasworks outdoor stage, Hamilton
Gore Park Promenade
With live music, local vendors, large scale games and plenty of seating, the park is the place to spend your afternoons. Details
- Thursday, May 25 – August 31, 2023 | 12:00 PM -2:00 PM & 4:00 PM -6:00 PM @ Gore Park, Hamilton
Music on the Waterfront
Listen to live music at the Hamilton Waterfront on Thursdays in the summer. Donations will be greatly appreciated for the free event. Details
- Thursdays, June 8 – August 31, 2023 | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM @ Waterfront Stage Pier 8, Hamilton
Westdale Live
Hear various musicians performing on the patios every weekend. Stop by, eat, and groove out to the tunes! Details
- Friday – Sunday, June 23 – October 1, 2023 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM @ Various Patios at Westdale Village
Festival of Friends
Three full days of music, food, arts, crafts, and more! Details
- August 4 – 6, 2023 @ Gage Park, Hamilton
Halton Freedom Celebration Festival
Halton Freedom Celebration Festival brings together musical acts, children’s activities, cultural art, food, crafts, and multi-cultural groups. Multi-cultural ambience will be infused with the best in Canadian R&B, Reggae, Soul, Funk, African, Jazz, Ska, Soca and Pop Artistry. Details
- Saturday, August 5, 2023 | 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM @ Spencer Smith Park, Burlington
Dundas Cactus Festival
Free Street Festival featuring live entertainment, vendors, Family Zone, and more. Details
- August 18 – 20, 2023 @ King St., Dundas
Sidewalk Sounds
Free music and entertainment performances on each Saturday. Details
- Saturdays, May 20, June 17, July 15, August 19, September 16, 2023 | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM @ Concession Street
City of Hamilton Summer Concert Series
10 free outdoor concerts featuring performances by 2 local bands each day with music ranging from reggae to indie-alternative to jazz. Details
- Various dates, June 7 – August 19, 2023 @ Various locations in Hamilton
Dundas Concert Band Summer Concerts
Free concerts on six evenings in July and August in the Dundas Driving Park. Details
- Tuesdays, July & early August 2023 | 7:30 PM @ Dundas Driving Park Bandshell, Dundas
Supercrawl
Hamilton’s music and arts festival. Details
- September 8 – 10, 2023 @ James Street N, Hamilton
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