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

By Meredith MacLeod
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’

By Stephen Near
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’

By Meredith MacLeod
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…
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Agatha Christie classic rolling into Theatre Aquarius

By Meredith MacLeod
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…
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Your complete guide to JUNOS 2026

By HCM
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

By HCM
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…
Arts + Culture

Punching In: Exhibit showcases the work of Hamilton music

By Meredith MacLeod
City Life

CITY VIEW: Immersed in Inspiration

By Stephen Near
Food + Drink

ON THE MENU: WHAT’S OPENED AND CLOSED ON THE LOCAL RESTAURANT SCENE

By Suzanne Zandbergen
Arts + Culture

48 HOURS IN HAMILTON: A music lover’s curated weekend

By Dylan Hudecki

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Music’s last stand?

By Dylan Hudecki
Instrument and gear retailers are much more than just stores, they are a vital part of a thriving music scene. Hamilton has said goodbye to many retailers over the years but a number still remain. Hamilton's music instrument stores serve as more than just places to buy gear…
Food + Drink

ON THE MENU: WHAT’S OPENED AND CLOSED ON THE LOCAL RESTAURANT SCENE

By Suzanne Zandbergen
Here's a list of what has come, gone and changed in Hamilton and Burlington in July. Launched & opening soon Ghost Kitchens (4515 Dundas St. Burlington, inside Walmart) This fast growing, innovative concept restaurant has come to Burlington. The restaurant presents multiple brands, with…
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THE PLAYLIST

By Dylan Hudecki
Dylan Hudecki, aka The Dill, is a Canadian indie-rock vet having played in many different bands, including By Divine Right and Junior Blue. He’s a proud Hamiltonian and has joined HAMILTON CITY Magazine to cover local album releases. TERRA LIGHTFOOTHealing Power Healing Power…
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Hamilton Fringe: Mini reviews

By Allison M. Jones
It's the last weekend of the city's celebration of independent theatre. Don't miss your chance to see these final fantastic shows! Grabbing The Hammer Lane: A Trucker NarrativeMills Hardware David M. Proctor gives a spellbinding performance as a grown son and his father navigating the recollections and…
City Life

Tips to storm-proof your yard

By Jason Allen
As the earth gets warmer, heavy rains will only get more intense and more frequent. Find out what you can do to protect your backyard and home and what the City is doing to address the issue. “Rain, rain go away.” It feels like that’s been the…
Food + Drink

Patio pleasures in Hamilton, Burlington

By Heather Peter
Is there anything better on a hot summer day than getting some Vitamin D on a breezy patio with friends? Whether you're sipping cold pints, enjoying oysters al fresco, or having a full dining experience by the waterfront, we have an abundance of LOCAL options. These are just…
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A cheeky pop quiz with Fringe performers Big Chick Energy Sketch

By Janice Thiessen
Toronto-based quintet troupe close out three shows with performance July 27 at The Staircase Studio Theatre. While warming up before their debut at Hamilton’s 20th Fringe Festival with My Best Friend’s Sketch Show, performers Alicia Carrick, Jo Anne Tacorda, Sam Sexton, Julia Jones and Emily Decloux, of…
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Meet Fringe creator Kitoko Mai

By Sarah Jessica Rintjema
Along with Femmepire co-creator Claud Spadafora, Mai explores concepts of Black excellence in Messy: A Chaotic Black Femme Rage Musical. It’s the early days of Hamilton’s 2024 Fringe Festival, where local theatre artists and storytellers from across the Steel City and around the world…
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