Experience a vibrant arts and culture scene in Hamilton, Ancaster, Caledonia, and the surrounding areas, where a rich tapestry of theatre, concerts, exhibits, and dance shows awaits. This region is home to a diverse array of performances and events that cater to all tastes and ages, showcasing local talent and international acts alike. Whether you’re a fan of gripping dramas, mesmerizing dance performances, or live music, there’s something to captivate every audience member.
Throughout the year, theatres and venues across these communities host an impressive lineup of productions and concerts, from classic plays to contemporary performances. Local galleries and exhibition spaces also feature rotating art shows that highlight the creativity of regional artists, offering a chance to immerse yourself in the visual arts. With such a dynamic cultural landscape, Hamilton, Ancaster, and Caledonia promise unforgettable experiences that celebrate the arts and bring communities together.
The following calendar events are presented in various locations in Hamilton and the surrounding area.
Theatre, Music and Dance Shows in Hamilton and Surrounding Area
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March 15 , 2025
Nikki Glaser
Studio, FirstOntario Concert Hall, 10 MacNab St. South, Hamilton
https://www.firstontarioconcerthall.ca/events/detail/glaser24
For nearly two decades at clubs across the country, and as the host of three hit podcasts, Nikki Glaser has honed her shockingly honest, no-holds barred style, solidifying herself as one of the funniest voices in comedy today.
March 22, 2025 | 3 pm
Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra: Pictures at an Exhibition
Studio, FirstOntario Concert Hall, 10 MacNab St. South, Hamilton
https://www.firstontarioconcerthall.ca/events/detail/hpo032225
Immerse yourself in the sounds of your HPO performing vivid masterpieces of orchestral colour. Ravel’s Mother Goose Suite enchants with charming fairy-tale pieces evoked through radiant orchestration, which the composer also applies to Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition— a musical gallery tour of paintings that is a splendid showcase for the Orchestra’s musicians. At the heart of the concert, Jane Coop takes on Ravel’s virtuosic Piano Concerto in G Major.
March 25, 2025 | 7:30 pm
CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC
Studio, FirstOntario Concert Hall, 10 MacNab St. South, Hamilton
https://www.broadwayinhamilton.com/champions-of-magic
Following a decade of touring the world as one of the most successful magic shows in history, the Champions Of Magic team is back with an explosive ALL NEW show featuring thrilling and mind-bending illusions. Fusing their skills in grand-scale magic, a flair for spectacle and undeniable showmanship, this interactive, high-energy show is sure to entertain the entire family. Combining their signature humour with groundbreaking magic, the world’s only team of illusionists present a brand-new production, unlike anything that has come before.
March 26 – April 12, 2025
FULLY COMMITTED
Main Stage, Theatre Aquarius, 190 King William St.
https://theatreaquarius.org/events/fully-committed
This devastatingly funny one-act follows a day in the life of Sam Peliczowski, an out-of-work actor who works the red-hot reservation line at Manhattan’s number-one restaurant. Coercion, threats, bribes, histrionics—a cast of desperate callers will stop at nothing to land a prime reservation or the right table. Amid the barrage, Sam’s got his own needs to contend with—his recently widowed dad wants him home for Christmas, and he’s up for a choice part at Lincoln Center.
April 1, 2025 | 8 pm
Nate Smith
Studio, FirstOntario Concert Hall, 10 MacNab St. South, Hamilton
https://www.firstontarioconcerthall.ca/events/detail/smith25
Since bursting onto the scene a few short years ago, Nate Smith has accumulated over 1.6 billion career streams, scored two No. 1 records (“Whiskey on You” and “World on Fire”), three Top 5, garnered multiple gold and platinum records, sold-out shows across the US and received numerous nominations for best new artist from the ACM Awards, CMT Awards, iHeart Radio Awards and so many more. Most recently, Smith received the award for ACM New Male Artist of the Year, Billboard’s Rookie of the Year and Amazon’s Breakthrough Artist for 2024.
April 12, 2025 | 7:30 pm
Nosky Performs Handel, Haydn & Bach
Studio, FirstOntario Concert Hall, 10 MacNab St. South, Hamilton
https://www.firstontarioconcerthall.ca/events/detail/hpo041225
Enjoy the scintillating textures and diverse instrumental sounds of three lively concertos by Handel and J.S. Bach, featuring notable Canadian violinist and early music specialist Aisslinn Nosky with musicians of the HPO. She also leads the Orchestra in Joseph Haydn’s Symphony No. 94— aptly nicknamed for its many musical twists and turns, it’s as much a sensation today as when the HPO first performed the piece in 1884!
April 18, 2025 | 8 pm
Brit Floyd
Studio, FirstOntario Concert Hall, 10 MacNab St. South, Hamilton
https://www.firstontarioconcerthall.ca/events/detail/britfloyd25
Brit Floyd returns to the stage in 2025 with their biggest and most spectacular production to date, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd’s classic album ‘Wish You Were Here’, complete with a stunning laser and light show, iconic circular screen, inflatables and theatrics.
April 22, 2025 | 7:30 pm
CHICAGO
Studio, FirstOntario Concert Hall, 10 MacNab St. South, Hamilton
https://www.broadwayinhamilton.com/chicago-the-musical
CHICAGO is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz, with one showstopping song after another and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen. In the whirlwind of Chicago’s Jazz Age, two of the Cook County Jail’s most notorious murderesses—vaudeville star Velma Kelly and chorus girl Roxie Hart—become fierce rivals as they compete for headlines amidst a media frenzy.
April 30 – May 17, 2025
WAITRESS
Main Stage, Theatre Aquarius, 190 King William St.
https://theatreaquarius.org/events/waitress
Jenna Hunterson is a waitress and expert pie maker stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. When a baking contest offers her a chance at escape, Jenna fights to reclaim part of herself. Waitress celebrates the power of friendship, dreams, the family we choose and the beauty of a well-baked pie.
May 3, 2025 | 7:30 pm
Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra: James Ehnes Plays Tchaikovsky
Studio, FirstOntario Concert Hall, 10 MacNab St. South, Hamilton
https://www.firstontarioconcerthall.ca/events/detail/hpo050325
Don’t miss the HPO’s rousing season closer! Hear the consummate artistry of eminent Canadian violinist James Ehnes in Tchaikovsky’s rhapsodic Violin Concerto. Then, experience the expansive sonic dramas of Mahler’s First Symphony, as the HPO takes you from a depiction of nature’s awakening in spring, through rustic dances and animals’ ironic funeral procession for a hunter, to a final confrontation with “all the world’s sorrow” that ends in blazing glory.
May 4, 2025 | 3 pm
Mini Pop Kids
Studio, FirstOntario Concert Hall, 10 MacNab St. South, Hamilton
https://www.firstontarioconcerthall.ca/events/detail/minipopkids25
Canada’s #1 music brand for kids is coming to FirstOntario Concert Hall! Packed with ‘good vibes’ and positive energy, Mini Pop Kids Live presents The Celebration Tour! From today’s chart-toppers to classic hits, you’ll hear songs that make you want to sing, dance, and create memories with the whole family.
May 22, 2025
A WHOLE NEW WORLD
Main Stage, Theatre Aquarius, 190 King William St.
https://theatreaquarius.org/events/a-whole-new-world
Perfect for the whole family, revisit your childhood with the iconic music of Alan Menken, the master songwriter of Aladdin, Beauty And The Beast, The Little Mermaid, Pocahontas, and Little Shop Of Horrors. Discover how one man’s music gave us a whole new world of animated characters, stories, and classic films. Hear all your favourite hits including Be Our Guest, Part Of Your World, Friend Like Me, Under The Sea, Colors of the Wind, Go The Distance, Suddenly Seymour, and of course, A Whole New World.
A Whole New World: The Musical Magic of Alan Menken is a true triple-threat – a unique and powerful musical documentary style show; a performance featuring first-rate talent from Stratford, Toronto, the West End, and Broadway; and an engaging educational experience that will leave audiences raving about the show long after the final curtain.
May 30, 2025 | 7:30 pm
Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra: Video Games Live
Studio, FirstOntario Concert Hall, 10 MacNab St. South, Hamilton
https://www.firstontarioconcerthall.ca/events/detail/hpo053025
Witness an orchestral experience for the ages at the No.1 touring gaming concert in the world, Video Games Live! Led by beloved guest conductor Evan Mitchell, your Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra will immerse you in an evening filled with music from some of the most popular video games of all time including — Last of Us, Castlevania, Tetris, World of Warcraft, Metal Gear Solid, Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts and more. This concert features a mash-up of orchestral performances with synchronized video and light effects to dazzle the spirits of gamers across the generations.
June 5, 2025
GINGER MINJ: The Big Gay Cabaret
Main Stage, Theatre Aquarius, 190 King William St.
https://theatreaquarius.org/events/ginger-minj-the-big-gay-cabaret
The “Big Gay Cabaret,” starring Ginger Minj, is an exuberant and entertaining showcase that celebrates LGBTQ+ culture through music, comedy, and performance art. Hosted by the dynamic drag performer and RuPaul’s Drag Race alumni Ginger Minj, the cabaret features a vibrant mix of show-stopping numbers, witty banter, and heartfelt moments. With a flair for humor and a commitment to inclusivity, the Big Gay Cabaret offers an unforgettable night filled with laughter, joy, and a sense of community, making it a must-see event for anyone looking to experience the dazzling world of drag and the spirit of pride.
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September 25, 2025 | 8 pm
Sarah Millican
Studio, FirstOntario Concert Hall, 10 MacNab St. South, Hamilton
https://www.firstontarioconcerthall.ca/events/detail/millican25
Outback Presents and Chambers Touring are excited to announce that well-loved comedian Sarah Millican returns to Canada with her brand-new stand-up show Sarah Millican: Late Bloomer. Following her previously sold-out tours, this is Sarah’s third time touring Canada, expanding her footprint to Canadian audiences from coast to coast and visiting 16 cities!
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