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Arts + Culture

Lots of Canada, Hamilton, even a Heated Rivalry actor, in Aquarius’ next season

The 2026-2027 lineup will feature Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Roald Dahl’s Matilda, The Musical, and three new Canadian plays, two featuring Hamilton playwrights. Four female directors. Three new Canadian plays. Two Hamilton playwrights. Two blockbuster British musicals. One national bestselling novel. One actor from smash hit…
Arts + Culture

Frost Bites: Telling stories that ‘need to be told’

The two weekend festival kicks off with Land, Place, Home, community-based storytelling based on the experiences of newcomers. There will also be family and community events at Bernie Morelli Recreation Centre. Frost Bites continues next weekend with innovative and intimate performances in nooks and crannies of The Staircase.
Arts + Culture

JUNOS in Hamilton: ‘Lightning in a bottle’

Hamilton will take centre stage when it hosts the JUNO Awards for the seventh time from March 26 to 29. It’s a chance to show off this city of music and momentum, and to build a legacy to carry that forward. When the JUNO Awards arrive in…
Arts + Culture

Agatha Christie classic rolling into Theatre Aquarius

Murder on the Orient Express combines mystery, glamour and opulence, along with timely themes of humanity and evil. The play is fun and larger than life, says star Daniel Kash. When Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express rolls into Hamilton, it will bring a classic murder…
Arts + Culture

Your complete guide to JUNOS 2026

Hamilton will roll out the red carpet to the best and brightest in Canada’s music scene when the 55th annual JUNO Awards arrive March 26-29. Hamilton will be the epicentre of the Canadian music universe when the 55th annual JUNO Awards takes over the city March 26-29.
City Life

Hounds of Hamilton

We need a big dose of dogs these days so HAMILTON CITY Magazine's new feature celebrates the city's canines. Send in your dogs (and cats)! Escape the relentless news cycle, doom scrolling and polarizing politics, and find joy and laughter in pets. Hounds of Hamilton…

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Arts + Culture

REVIEW: Mary’s Wedding is transcendent theatre that is not to be missed

This Theatre Burlington production, a love story set in World War I, is beautifully written, acted, and staged, evoking deep emotion and profound hope. A sweet and burgeoning love is placed on a collision course with the events of World War I in Theatre Burlington’s newest production Mary’s…
City Life

The Approximators: Your shot at fronting a band

Hamilton-based live-karaoke band The Approximators will be celebrating their third anniversary on Saturday, Feb. 28 at Ooey Gooey’s in Hamilton’s Hess Village, where they recently kicked off a monthly residency that extends right to the end of 2026 (and maybe beyond). In live-band karaoke, people sign up to…
Arts + Culture

Three JUNO nominations for Hamilton artists

Josh Ross, Counterparts and Daniel Lanois are up for awards at the March 29 awards ceremony in Hamilton. Justin Bieber, Tate McRae lead the pack with six nominations each. Sarah McLachlan and Allison Russell will perform a tribute to Joni Mitchell, who will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award,…
Arts + Culture

Big Wreck: Still exploring, still curious

HCM music writer Dylan Hudecki chatted with singer and guitarist Ian Thornley about the making of the band’s eighth studio album The Rest of the Story, and embarking on a tour with LIVE and Econoline Crush. It hits Hamilton’s TD Coliseum on March 5. With The Rest…
Food + Drink

FOOD SCENE FOCUS: DINING ACROSS HAMONT

From hidden gems to happening hotspots, the local food scene is full of flavour. In each issue of HCM, Diane Galambos takes you on a delicious tour of the culinary corridors worth exploring across Hamilton and Burlington. Wouldn't it be fun to eat your way…
City Life

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander takes ownership stake in TD Coliseum

NBA superstar says Hamilton shaped who he is and he plans to offer events and programming at the arena through his charitable foundation. It is also presenting a new music production program for kids through the Hamilton Music Collective. NBA superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has become part of the…
City Life

Hamilton honours Black city builders during Black History Month

City residents Ona Allen and Dr. Anthony McFarlane are now among 21 honourees in We Are Hamilton – Black History Remembered and HSR recognizes the contributions of multi-faceted artist Queen Cee with a bus wrap by stylo starr. Hamilton’s Black History Month celebrations include an HSR bus…
Arts + Culture

Match made in heaven: Dwayne Gretzky and the HPO

Popular cover band and Hamilton’s orchestra are teaming up on a Valentine’s Day show. But don’t ask what love songs they will playing … it’s a secret. Canada’s greatest party band and Hamilton’s classical orchestra are partnering on a unique Valentine’s Day concert. The Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra approached…