Hamilton embraces the spirit of summer with its exciting lineup of festivals.
The renowned Festival of Friends brings together music, arts, and crafts for a vibrant celebration. The Hamilton Fringe Festival captivates audiences with its eclectic mix of theater performances and shows. Supercrawl, a highlight of the city’s cultural calendar, combines music, art installations, food vendors, and street performances for an unforgettable experience.
Summer Fun: Things to Do This Summer in Hamilton
1160 Blair Road, Burlington
June 17, 2023 To June 18, 2023
Free
Celebrate the rich culture of the Egyptian and Coptic heritage. »
Bridgeworks, 200 Caroline Street North, Hamilton
June 23, 2023 To June 25, 2023
Day Pass $33.22, Weekend Pass $63.90
Hamilton’s newest festival showcasing Ontario’s freshest R&B talent »
The Staircase, 27 Dundurn Street North, Hamilton
June 23, 2023 To June 25, 2023
$22.63
Smooth Comedy Festival is happening June 23-25 at the Staircase Theatre in Hamilton! 3 shows full of some of the best comedians in Canada! »
Battlefield House Museum & Park, 77 King Street West
June 24, 2023 To June 25, 2023
Free
Join us on the land at Creekside and celebrate with the traditional Indigenous singers and musicians for a day of music and dancing. Explore the patchwork of ... »
Paris Fairgrounds, 139 Silver Street, Paris
June 24, 2023 To June 25, 2023
$10 admission (cash only at gate)
If you like your favourite foods paired with local talents, then the Paris Sounds and Bites Festival is the place for you. »
Waterdown Memorial Park, 266 Main St N, Waterdown
June 30, 2023 To July 3, 2023
Free
Come out for the ribs and stay for the live music, vendors in the Rotary Marketplace and family activities. Fireworks FRIDAY, July 1st at dusk in the ... »
Gage Park, Hamilton
July 1, 2023 To July 3, 2023
Free
It's Your Festival is celebrating Canada's 156 birthday in beautiful Gage Park, Hamilton. It's free all weekend to attend this iconic Hamilton festival! »
Various locations in Hamilton
July 19, 2023 To July 30, 2023
289-698-2234
Free and ticketed
Hamilton Fringe Festival is an action-packed performance festival that takes place every July across Hamilton. »
Ohsweken Speedway, 1987 Chiefswood Rd, Ohsweken
July 21, 2023 To July 23, 2023
$5 - $25
Experience the excitement of centuries of culture as dancers from across North America compete to become the Champion of Champions. »
Spencer Smith Park, 1400 Lakeshore Rd, Burlington
July 21, 2023 To July 23, 2023
Free
30 Food Trucks will be serving up some of the best food from the country, this is a festival you won’t want to miss! Show some of ... »
Paris Fairgrounds, 139 Silver St, Paris
July 29, 2023 To July 30, 2023
$5
Featuring the best of the best poutine + mac n cheese, food trucks, live music all weekend, an indoor/outdoor vendor & artisans market, inflatable games, swag bags for ... »
Gage Park, Hamilton
August 4, 2023 To August 6, 2023
Free
The Festival of Friends is back for three full days of music, food, arts, crafts, and more! »
Brantford & District Civic Centre, 79 Market St S, Brantford
August 11, 2023 To August 13, 2023
Free
The Brantford Kinsmen Annual Ribfest is a family-friendly festival is one of Brantford’s most anticipated summer events, welcoming more than 24,000 people. Brantford Ribfest is three days ... »
Various locations across Hamilton
August 11, 2023 To August 13, 2023
Free
Concrete Canvas is a multi-day visual arts festival where local and internationally acclaimed artists alike gather in Hamilton over one weekend to paint murals live across the ... »
Gage Park, 1000 Main Street East, Hamilton
August 18, 2023 To August 20, 2023
2899659607
free
The Latin American Festival is a legacy of the TO2015 Pan American games that will provide the Hamiltonians and visitors a venue in which the Latin/Hispanic ... »
King St., Dundas
August 18, 2023 To August 20, 2023
Free
A large, street festival showcasing Dundas businesses & area artists, on the 3rd weekend in August. »
Hatt. St. and Miller’s Lane Parking Lot, Dundas
August 19, 2023 To August 20, 2023
Free
adinserter block=”4″] Calling All Classic Car Enthusiasts! The Dundas Cactus Festivals is excited to announce the newest feature, the Classic Car Show! Enjoy a day filled with ... »
Winona Park, 1328 Barton Street East
August 25, 2023 To August 27, 2023
Free
There is something for every age group! Our Midway has rides plus games for kids of all ages, our Arts & Crafts section has over 75 crafters, the Commercial ... »
Gage Park, 1000 Main Street East, Hamilton
August 25, 2023 To August 27, 2023
$2
Northern Heat is bringing the best BBQ in Canada to Gage Park. Join us for a weekend of mouth-watering, finger-lickin’, belly-rubbin’ good BBQ!! With our upgraded Kids ... »
Paris Fairgrounds, 139 Silver St, Paris
August 31, 2023 To September 4, 2023
+1 519-442-2823
$8 to $18
Midway rides and games, carnival food, demolition derbies, agricultural competitions, live family entertainment and so much more! »
Pier 4 (Bayfront) Park, 64 Leander Dr, Hamilton
September 2, 2023 To September 3, 2023
Free
Join us at Pier 4 (Bayfront) Park in Hamilton for a vibrant and unforgettable celebration. Immerse yourself in the rich flavours of Indian cuisine, featuring delectable dishes from ... »
Spencerville Agricultural Society, 22 Ryan St, Spencerville
September 7, 2023 To September 10, 2023
$5.00 to $30.00
Spencerville Fair combines local roots, rich history and devoted volunteers to create one of the best agricultural fairs in Eastern Ontario! Fair Royalty Show with Little Sir/... »
Lime Ridge Mall, 999 Upper Wentworth Road, Hamilton
September 8, 2023 To September 10, 2023
$9.93 - $15.94
Come get your hands saucy at Canada's Largest Halal food event! »
Paris Lions Park, 60 Laurel Street, Paris
September 9, 2023
5489832201
FREE
Welcome to the 1st Afro-Caribbean Festival in Brant County, presented by Darmont GivesBack! Our festival is a celebration of the rich culture, traditions, and people of the ... »
2600 Hamilton Regional Rd 56, Binbrook
September 15, 2023 To September 17, 2023
$5.00 to $15.00
Bring your family and friends out to enjoy a day at the 170th Binbrook Fall Fair 3 days of family and fun. Pop by the fair on either ... »
Walsh Fairgrounds, 1258 Turkey Point Rd, Simcoe
September 15, 2023 To September 17, 2023
$0 - $7
The Donnybrook Fair in Walsh has been held every year from 1857 until the present. Children enter their arts, crafts and locally grown agricultural commodities to compete for ... »
Glenhyrst Art Gallery, 20 Ava Rd., Brantford
September 15, 2023 To September 16, 2023
free - $40
The first annual Grand River Arts Festival is a celebration and exhibition of visual arts, music, and theatre, held on the historic grounds of Glenhyrst Art Gallery ... »
Hendrie Park, 680 Plains Rd W, Burlington
September 16, 2023 To September 17, 2023
Free; Register
Telling Tales Festival is recognized as one of the key annual events in Canadian publishing, dedicated solely to children’s literature. It is a Top 100 Festivals and ... »
800 Sports Dr, Brussels
September 19, 2023 To September 20, 2023
By Donation
Brussels Fall Fair features inflatables, exhibits, a pie and raffle table, an O Scale Lionel train display, opening ceremonies, and a dog show at the Brussels Four ... »
Ancaster Fairgrounds, 630 Trinity Road, Ancaster
September 21, 2023 To September 24, 2023
$5 to $13
At the Ancaster Fair you will find agricultural demonstrations, educational displays, horse and livestock shows, field crop, fruit and vegetable competitions, homecrafts, antiques, horticulture, photography and more. ... »
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