The JUNO Awards: Hamilton 2026

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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. CLICK HERE

48 Hours in Hamilton: A music lover’s curated weekend

Whether you’re a frequent visitor or taking in Hamilton for the first time during JUNO Week, Musician and music writer Dylan Hudecki offers suggestions for spending a music-focused weekend in the city. CLICK HERE

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. CLICK HERE

Alanis to Arkells: Hamilton’s iconic JUNO Awards moments

Hamilton has hosted Canada’s Biggest Night in Music six times and has been centre stage for some historical highlights. CLICK HERE

Hamilton in the spotlight: Memories of the JUNOS

Celebrity spotting, after parties, pop-up concerts and at least two winners who missed their moments on the stage … what Hamilton musicians and musical insiders remember about the city’s previous turns hosting the JUNOS. CLICK HERE

Major leap of faith: The origin story of the JUNOS in Hamilton

It took plenty of convincing of the folks at CARAS to consider a 1995 move of the national music awards out of Toronto and about 70 km west to Copps Coliseum. One board member even called our city a ‘smog-filled, crime-ridden lunchbucket town.’ But CARAS president and Hamilton native Dave Charles was determined even as the ‘knives came out.’ CLICK HERE

So, what’s it like to win a JUNO?

Music writer Jamie Tennant reached out to homegrown talent about what winning Canada’s biggest music award meant to them and their careers. CLICK HERE