The Festival of Friends – its 50th year! – is in full swing at Gage Park. Featuring dozens of musical acts, market vendors, and lots of delicious food options, the festival wraps up with an all-star concert of local and Canadian acts on Sunday night! PHOTOS BY BOB…

The iconic Festival of Friends, a Hamilton summer music tradition, celebrates a half-century of harmonies by looking back at what makes a lasting and much-loved legacy. For the Festival of Friends, the magic is the moments. From unforgettable musical acts to iconic artists returning year after year,…

Check out these galleries featuring 50 years of images from the iconic Festival of Friends, a Hamilton summer music tradition. Click on any image for a full-size slideshow and be sure to read a deep-dive into the festival's history…

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…

PHOTOS BY BRENT PERNIAC AND DONNA WAXMAN Click on an image for full-sized slideshow Shai Gilgeous-Alexander celebrates at Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Day, where the Hamilton native and NBA superstar got a key to the City of Hamilton and was celebrated at a Hamilton Tiger-Cats game, Hamilton Stadium,…