In Monomyth: The Hero’s Journey, the orchestra presents Mozart piano concerto and Beethoven symphony during a Jan. 17 matinee concert. Do you want to choose a concert to go to where you just can’t go wrong? This is the one: Mozart’s "Piano Concerto No.

Rick Miller’s one-man show is a fun revisiting of 1970 to 1995, but also a reminder that generations have been tested before. It runs at Theatre Aquarius from Jan. 21 to Feb. 7. It’s well appreciated that looking at the past helps us understand the present. So, in…

Ceremony will recognize Daniel Caesar and Billy Talent, broadcast will feature performance by William Prince, and JUNOfest performers announced, including nine with strong ties to Hamilton. Comedian, actor, singer-songwriter, podcast host, and writer Mae Martin will host the 55th annual JUNO Awards when they come to TD Coliseum in…

The Players’ Guild of Hamilton’s latest production tackles themes of gender identity, authenticity, and the human need to belong. Christening the new year at The Players’ Guild is the play Rotterdam, a thought-provoking story that begins on a recent New Year’s Eve in the Dutch port city. Alice…

Hamilton’s gateway entrance from the west was once to be modelled after great European streets. But instead of being the ‘Champs Elysee of North America,’ the City caved to private interests and what was built is the architectural horror story it is today. There is a nearly 50-year-old…

Dylan Hudecki is a Canadian indie-rock vet having played in many different bands, including By Divine Right, Cowlick, Slow Beach and The Dill. He’s a proud Hamiltonian who covers local album releases for HAMILTON CITY Magazine. COTS – Disturbing Body & Moonlit Building Hamilton has long been fertile…

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)! Is there any better escape from the relentless news cycle, doom scrolling and polarizing politics, and any simpler way to…

2026 will be a history-making year in the city’s music sector and will chart the course for an amplified future. Hamilton is a city of music and 2026 will be a history-making year that will give music lovers plenty of reasons to celebrate.   It all begins with the…

This city is a musical powerhouse. Here are a few local standouts sharing what they love about the place they call home. Killotine Photo: Rae Chatten Who: Metal band, represented Canada at Wacken Open Air 2025. Members: Matt Fraser (vocals and rhythm guitar), Jesse Luciani (lead guitar), James…