What is Happening in Hamilton - October 9th

DAY BY DAY VIBE
VIBE EATS
KIDS VIBE
ACTIVE VIBE
VIBE ON STAGE
CULTURAL VIBE
SPORTS VIBE
VIBE TO WIN & CONNECT
VIBE FOR GOOD
LIVE MUSIC VIBE
UPCOMING VIBE

🔁 Looking for your favourite weekly or monthly event, like trivia, yoga, open jam, karaoke or open mic comedy show? We have them all in our Recurring Vibe.

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📆 DAY BY DAY VIBE

Do You Love the Hamilton Food Scene?

The Vibe Dinner Club is heading to Westdale for its next gathering on Wednesday, October 21, the following months dinner date is set for November 17th and seats are already getting booked.

Past guests loved meeting like-minded people who are open to new experiences and genuinely interested in helping Hamilton restaurants thrive. Considering people did not know each other diners found “Great conversation with very friendly people” and there were plenty of laughs all around.

Take the quick quiz, get matched with five other locals, and find out the morning of the dinner which restaurant you're headed to and also where the secret after dinner get together is.

And yes you can bring a friend, so book your seat for either October, November or both at thevibehamilton.dnnr.io

🍽 VIBE EATS

New Food & Drinks Places

Rudy Resto - Golf Links Road, Ancaster - Serving cheeseburgers, fries and milkshakes since 2016.

The Mule Tacos to Go, King St West, Westdale - your favourite Mule tacos and bites.

Bagel ‘N’ Brew Crew, James St North - Montreal Bagels meets premium coffee right in the heart of Hamilton.

Deli Master, King St West, Westdale - Fresh Deli • Hot Sandwiches • Specialty Coffee all made daily.

Kinton Ramen, Wilson St, Ancaster - rich pork, chicken, and vegetarian ramen crafted with authentic Japanese flavours.

Locke Cycle Social, Locke St (in former Democracy) - Ride • Refuel • Repair - breakfasts, drinks and vegan options.

Dirty Soda Girls, King St West, Westdale - It’s not just soda - it’s a remix.
A little sweet, a little creamy, and totally unapologetic.

Tata Coffee & Cakes, King St West, Hamilton - serving freshly made coffee, homemade desserts, pastries, and lots of little treats made with love.

Bobs Hot Dog Cart, James St South - New York style hot dog cart, and check out the hat!

Slow Fire Smokehouse, Concession Street - Where theres smoke theres flavour.

Regular Events

Chocolate Tasting & Wine Pairing Night - Chocolate Tales - Fri 9th, 6 pm

Oktoberfest 2026 - Grain & Grit Beer Co. - Fri 9th, 6 pm

Steakhouse Secrets: Couples Cooking - Gastro Market - Fri 9th, 6 pm

Midnight Margaritas: Cocktail Class & Movie Night - Hamilton Prop House - Fri 9th, 7 pm

Parent & Kids Apple Pie Making Class - Dundurn Market - Sat 10th, 11 am & 1 pm

Say Cheese: Mozzarella & Burrata Making Class - Chocolate Tales - Sat 10th, 11 am

🆓 Annual Thanksgiving Herb Giveaway - Dundurn Castle Kitchen Garden - Sat 10th & Sun 11th, 12 noon

Galaxy Burger pop-up (food truck) - Steel Town Cider Co. - Sat 10th, 1 pm

Return to Hogwarts... Again! An Afternoon Tea on the Train - Hamilton Prop House - Sat 10th, 2 pm

Fermentation Masterclass - Chocolate Tales - Sat 10th, 4 pm

Italian Ravioli Feast - Chocolate Tales - Sat 10th, 6 pm

Thanksgiving Brunch - Southcote 53 - Sun 11th, 10 am

Thanksgiving Brunch - The Powerhouse - Sun 11th, 10 am

Chocolate Masterclass - Chocolate Tales - Sun 11th, 11 am

Cinnamon Roll Workshop - Chocolate Tales - Sun 11th, 11 am

Cookies! - Westfield Village - Sun 11th & Mon 12th, 12 noon

Chocolate & Caramel Workshop - Chocolate Tales - Sun 11th, 4 pm

Cream Puff Class: Level 1 Choux Pastry - Chocolate Tales - Tue 13th, 6 pm

North American Pie-Making Class - Chocolate Tales - Wed 14th, 6 pm

Bean 2 Bar Chocolate Making Workshop - Chocolate Tales - Wed 14th, 6 pm

Chocolate & Caramel Workshop - Chocolate Tales - Thur 15th, 4 pm

The Naked Cake Workshop - Chocolate Tales - Thur 15th, 6 pm

🧑‍🌾 Farmers Markets

Farmers Markets are still happening - Check our open list here. If you know of any that have closed for the season please let us know.

Check out the Recurring Vibe for regular food and drink events.

🚸 KIDS VIBE

Fire Truck Visit - HPL West Harbour Branch - Fri 9th, 2 pm

🆓 Art Crawl Kid Crawl - Ringside Hamilton - Fri 9th, 4 pm

Imagine. Create. Paint! Kids Art Class (ages 5-12) - York Art Studio - Fri 9th, 5.30 pm

Lil' Witching Hours: Yarn Wrapped Frame - Michaels, Barton St E - Sat 10th, 10 am

StoryWalk: Walk on the Wild Side - HPL Barton Branch - Sat 10th, 10 am

🆓 Build a Witch Candy Box - Home Depot, Ancaster. Mountain & Centennial Pkwy - Sat 10th, 8.30 am & 10.30 am

Make Minis - HPL Saltfleet Branch - Sat 10th, 10.30 am

Fire Truck Visit - HPL Westdale Branch - Sat 10th, 10.30 am

Imagine. Create. Paint! Kids Art Class (ages 5-12) - York Art Studio - Sat 10th, 10.45 am

Chocolate Adventures: A Family Friendly Workshop - Chocolate Tales - Sat 10th, 11 am

Parent & Kids Apple Pie Making Class - Dundurn Market - Sat 10th, 11 am & 1 pm

Family Bingo - HPL Red Hill Branch - Sat 10th, 11 am

Make Minis - HPL Stoney Creek Branch - Sat 10th, 3 pm

Cookies! - Westfield Village - Sun 11th & Mon 12th, 12 noon

Little Wigglers: Fall Pumpkins - Hamilton Children's Museum - Tue 13th, 10.30 am

Little Artists - Central Library - Tue 13th, 1 pm

Fall Fair - HPL Waterdown Branch - Wed 14th, 10 am

Family Bingo - HPL Barton Branch - Wed 14th, 3.30 pm

Puppet Show - HPL Mount Hope Branch - Thur 15th, 10.30 am

Baby Wigglers: Sensory Fun - Hamilton Children's Museum - Thur 15th, 1 pm

Little Tide Baby & Brews - Aquanova Brewing Co. - Thur 15th, 1.30 pm

Kids' Trivia - HPL Saltfleet Branch - Thur 15th, 4 pm

Friendships and Relationships - HPL Terryberry Branch - Thur 15th, 4.30 pm

The Great Pumpkin Trail - RBG Hendrie Park - Thur 15th, 5.30 pm

Friendships and Relationships - HPL Terryberry Branch - Thur 15th, 5.45 pm

Bark for Books with Therapy Tails Ontario - HPL Valley Park Branch - Thur 15th, 6.30 pm

Check out the Recurring Vibe for regular weekly & monthly kids events.

💪 ACTIVE VIBE

Planting Series Part 4: Let's Branch Out! - McMaster University (Parking Lot P) - Fri 9th, 11 am

6K Cannon Run x GRH Friendship Bracelets - The Heavy Metal Club - Sat 10th, 8 am

Bus Hike: Dundas Valley, Map 8 (Iroquoia) - Dundas Valley Conservation Area - Sat 10th, 8.30 am

RAINBOW HIKE: Fall Foliage - Smokey Hollow to Waterdown Woods & Beyond - Smokey Hollow Waterfalls - Sat 10th, 9.30 am

Kirtan and Satsang - All Things Veda - Sat 10th, 4 pm

Birding Hike: Waterfalls and Wings at Weekswood Farm - Weekswood Farm - Sun 11th, 9 am

8km Hike: Dundas Valley with Water Falls - Dundas Valley - Artaban parking lot - Wed 14th, 10 am

Invasive Species Removal - Weirs Lane, Hamilton, ON - Wed 14th, 10 am

Outdoor Walk: Hamilton Girls Walking Club - Armes Park - Wed 14th, 6.30 pm

5km Glow Relay Race: Girls Run Hamilton - Gage Park - Wed 14th, 7 pm

Thursday Guided Farm Tour - Summit Station Dairy & Creamery - Thur 15th, 1 pm

Nature Kids Clean-up Support Crew - EcoHouse - Thur 15th, 6 pm

Check out the Recurring Vibe for regular activities and fitness programs.

🎭 VIBE ON STAGE

That 70s Murder Mystery: Suspense & Secrets at the Historic Pumphouse - Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology - Fri 9th & Sat 10th, 5.30 pm & 8 pm,

Sisters of '78 - Theatre Aquarius - Fri 9th, Sat 10th, Wed 14th & Thur 15th, 7.30 pm, Sat 10th & Sun 11th, 1.30 pm

The Gooeyest Halloween Drag Open Stage Party - Ooey Gooey's - Tue 13th, 8 pm

🤣 Comedy

Ben Albert - Levity Comedy Club - Fri 9th, 7 pm & 9.30 pm

Laughs on Tap Comedy Night with Gavin Stephens - Shawn & Ed Brewing Co. - Fri 9th, 8 pm

Comic TBD - Levity Comedy Club - Sat 10th, 8 pm

Plaza Bingo Game Show - Centre for Talking Arts - Sat 10th, 8 pm

Laughs on Tap Comedy Night with Elvira Kurt - Shawn & Ed Brewing Co. - Sat 10th, 8 pm

October Improv Jam - Elaine May Theatre (The Staircase) - Mon 12th, 7 pm

Canada's Next Best Comic Search Contest - Levity Comedy Club - Tue 13th, 8 pm

The Comic Strippers - Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre - Wed 14th, 7.30 pm

Debra DiGiovanni - The Zoetic - Thur 15th, 7 pm

Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny - TD Coliseum - Thur 15th, 7.30 pm

Tracy & Martina - Bridgeworks - Thur 15th, 8 pm

🎬 One Off Films & Special Movie Showings

Midnight Margaritas: Cocktail Class & Movie Night - Hamilton Prop House - Fri 9th, 7 pm

The Craft in 35mm: 30th Anniversary - Playhouse Cinema - Fri 9th, 9.30 pm & Wed 14th, 7 pm

Family Movies at Turner Park - Ghostbusters (1984) PG - HPL Turner Park Branch - Sat 10th, 2 pm

Family Movies at Saltfleet - Return to Halloweentown (2006) G - HPL Saltfleet Branch - Sat 10th, 2 pm

A Nightmare on Elm Street - Playhouse Cinema - Sat 10th & Thur 15th, 9.30 pm

🆓 Movies for Adults at Stoney Creek - Little Women (2020) PG - HPL Stoney Creek Branch - Tue 13th, 1 pm

Film Forum - Jennifer's Body (2009) R - HPL Parkdale Branch - Tue 13th, 2 pm

Movies for All at Central - Frankenweenie (2012) PG - Central Library - Wed 14th, 11 am

After Life - The Westdale - Wed 14th, 7 pm

Movies for All at Stoney Creek - Tom and Jerry: The Movie (2021) G - HPL Stoney Creek Branch - Thur 15th, 10 am

Nueve Reinas (Nine Queens) - The Westdale - Thur 15th, 7 pm

🎭 Multi-Date Stage Performances

Sisters of ’78 - Theatre Aquarius - runs to Oct 18th

Check out the Recurring Vibe for regular comedy open nights, improv classes and more.

🌺 CULTURAL VIBE

📚 Literature, Talks, Culture, History

Ancestry Library Edition - HPL Sherwood Branch - Fri 9th, 2 pm

Haunted Woods at Night - Hermitage Ruins - Fri 9th, 8.30 pm

Tower Poetry Society Workshop - HPL Westdale Branch - Sat 10th, 2 pm

Art Crawl Tour - Hamilton Cemetery - Sat 10th, 2 pm

Castle & Hidden Haunted Places Bus Tour - Dundurn Castle - Sat 10th, 4 pm & 5 pm

🆓 Downtown Highlights: Downtown Hamilton Walking Tour with Bill King - King & John St - Sun 11th, 10 am

A Haunted Reputation - Dundas - Sun 11th & Thur 15th, 7.15 pm

Evelyn Dick: Did She or Didn't She? - Central Library - Tue 13th, 6 pm

Meditation, Messages & Soundbath - Energy Awaken - Tue 13th, 7 pm

Hamilton Third Age Learning Fall Lecture: Dr. Bruce Milliken, Truth, the Mind, and Misinformation - The Westdale - Wed 14th, 10 am

Tackling Child and Youth Poverty in Hamilton - Central Library - Wed 14th, 4 pm

Puzzle Swap and Meet Up! - TERRA Waterdown - Thur 15th, 1 pm

Hamilton Poetry Centre Workshop - HPL Westdale Branch - Thur 15th, 5 pm

Writer-in-Residence Writing Circle with Lisa Richter: This Must Be the Place - Central Library - Thur 15th, 6 pm

Infant & Perinatal Loss Memorial: Tiny Footprints, Lasting Love - L.G. Wallace Funeral Home - Thur 15th, 6.30 pm

Nourished Souls Evening - Energy Awaken - Thur 15th, 7 pm

🎨 Art, Creative, Crafts

Art Crawl - James St North - Fri 9th, 5 pm

Coming Home: Art Show & Concert w/Tom Wilson & Terra Lightfoot for Carnegie Gallery - Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre - Fri 9th, 6.30 pm

October ArtCrawl Outing: Hamilton Camera Club - James St. N @ Wilson Ave. E - Fri 9th, 6.30 pm

Latin Heritage Month Community Mural - Hamilton Farmers' Market - Sat 10th, 10 am

Yarn Swap - HPL Saltfleet Branch - Sat 10th, 10 am

Hatch Embroidery Digitizer Intro - Central Library - Sat 10th, 11 am

Witching Hours: Ghost in a Jar - Michaels, Barton St E - Sun 11th, 1 pm

Morning Abstract Paint Class - studio k2 (Cotton Factory, DyeWorks Building) - Tue 13th, 10 am

🆓 Lantern Leaf Workshop - Inclusion Coffeehouse (Bernie Morelli Recreation Centre) - Tue 13th, 11 am

In-Person Painting Class for All Levels (ages 12+) - York Art Studio - Tue 13th, 12 noon & Thur 15th, 11 am

🆓 HCCI and AGH: Between Friends - Art Gallery of Hamilton - Tue 13th, 5 pm

Momenti Creativi (Artful Moments in Italian) - Art Gallery of Hamilton - Wed 14th, 10 am

Explore Art at HPL - Gothic Art - Central Library - Wed 14th, 6 pm

Hatch Embroidery Digitizer Intro - HPL Waterdown Branch - Wed 14th, 6 pm

Momentos Artísticos (Artful Moments in Portuguese) - Art Gallery of Hamilton - Thur 15th, 10 am

Moments Artistiques (Artful Moments in French) - Art Gallery of Hamilton - Thur 15th, 1 pm

Christina Sealey: Intimate Geographies: Opening Reception: Arts Sales & Service - Art Gallery of Hamilton - Thur 15th, 5 pm

Hatch Embroidery Digitizer Intro - HPL Valley Park Branch - Thur 15th, 6 pm

Datenight Painting for 2 - studio k2, DyeWorks Building at Cotton Factory - Thur 15th, 7 pm

🛍 Markets, Fairs, Festivals, Expos & Sales

Brought to you in part by Hamilton Day

Rockton World’s Fair - Rockton Fairgrounds - Thur 8th to Mon 12th

Harvest Festival 2026 - Evening Hours - Hamilton Farmers' Market - Fri 9th, 5 pm

🆓 Highland Thanksgiving Festival - Highland Packers, Stoney Creek - Sat 10th, 10 am

2026 TERRA Fall Market (Hamilton & Waterdown) - TERRA Hamilton & TERRA Waterdown - Sat 10th, 10 am

Harvest Festival 2026 - Final Day Pop-up - Hamilton Farmers' Market - Sat 10th, 10 am

Diagon Hallowe'en Market - Courtyard by Marriott Hotel - Sat 10th, 10.30 am

The Big Hamilton Tabletop Gaming Sales Day - Royal Canadian Legion Branch 163 - Sat 10th, 12 noon

Fall Harvest Market at Lime Ridge - Lime Ridge Mall - Sat 10th & Sun 11th, 12 noon

🆓 In the Shadows Night Market - Bridgeworks - Sat 10th, 5 pm

Ancaster Toy & Collectibles Expo - Ancaster Fairgrounds - Mon 12th, 9.30 am

Folk Music Canada 2026 Conference - Sheraton Hotel - Wed 14th - Sun 18th

🖼 Ongoing Exhibitions

The Cost of Staying Human - The State of the World - Good Nerd Gallery - runs to Oct 14th

Creatively Disruptive: Group Exhibition - The Revival Art Store - runs to Oct 14th

Faculty Show - DVSA Galleries - runs to Oct 19th

Reflections - Back Alley Gallery - runs to Oct 30th

Illuminations: Michele Van Maurik, Lorraine Roy, Nikola Wojewoda, Teresa Seaton - Carnegie Gallery - runs to Nov 8th

Shape of Movement: Ten Goldsmiths - Carnegie Gallery - runs to Nov 8th

House Plant: Community Art Show - Relay Coffee Roasters - runs to Nov 11th

🆓 Intervals Between Colour: Dara Aram, Katharine Kennie & Nancy Benoy - Earls Court Gallery - runs to Nov 14th

To Hold the Light - Vero Gallery & Cafe - runs to Nov 15th

🆓 Interior Chinatown: Morris Lum | 林耀基在華埠 - McMaster Museum of Art - runs to Dec 4th

🆓 Connected Histories: The Telegraph in Nigeria - McMaster Museum of Art - runs to Dec 4th

Para Ayer/Due Yesterday: Anahí González - Workers Arts & Heritage Centre - runs to Dec 11th

By A Lady: A Historical Survey of Women Artists In Hamilton - Earls Court Gallery - runs to Dec 12th

Off The Beaten Path: Mapping Labour and Race in Hamilton - Workers Arts & Heritage Centre - runs to Dec 18th

Solidari-TEES: T-Shirts of the Labour Movement - Workers Arts & Heritage Centre - runs to Dec 24th

🆓 Lamentations: Witnessing Death in Art - McMaster Museum of Art (online) - runs to Jan 1st 2027

Solidarity Forever: Workers’ Sounds and Songs - Workers Arts & Heritage Centre - runs to Jan 1st 2027

Camille Turner: Hometown Queen - Art Gallery of Hamilton - runs to Jan 3rd 2027

Made in Hamilton: The Glen Faulman Collection - Art Gallery of Hamilton - runs to Jan 3rd 2027

🆓 Punching In: The Work of Hamilton Music - Visitor Experience Centre - runs to Feb 14th 2027

Meet Me at the Bandshell - Fieldcote Museum - runs to March 21st 2027

🆓 Dundas Quilts: Historical and Contemporary Textiles - Dundas Museum - runs to April 18th 2027

Work In Progress: Survival and Dignity - Workers Arts & Heritage Centre - runs to Dec 17th 2027

Work In Progress: Fightbacks! - Workers Arts & Heritage Centre - runs to Dec 17th 2028

Check out the Recurring Vibe for regular cultural events and permanent exhibitions.

🏀 SPORTS VIBE

NBHA Canada Finals - Ancaster Fairgrounds - Fri 9th to Sun 11th, 10 am

TiCats vs Edmonton Elks - Hamilton Stadium - Fri 9th, 7 pm

Hamilton Hammers vs. Toronto Marlies (Home Opener) - TD Coliseum - Fri 9th, 7 pm

Hamilton Hammers vs. Toronto Marlies - TD Coliseum - Sun 11th, 3 pm

Forge FC vs Inter Toronto FC - Hamilton Stadium - Mon 12th, 1 pm

🏅 VIBE TO WIN & CONNECT

🆓 Together We Play (community board game morning) - Stoney Creek Recreation Centre - Sat 10th, 9.30 am

Queer Parent Meet Up x All Out Collective - HPL Kenilworth Branch - Sat 10th, 2 pm

Cornhole League Tournament - East End Social Bar & Grill - Mon 12th, 6.30 pm

🆓 Stranger Things Trivia Night - Boston Pizza (Waterdown) - Tue 13th, 7.30 pm

Coffee with Hamilton Police Community Engagement Team - Central Library - Wed 14th, 10.30 am

Chess Club - Andthenyou - Wed 14th, 6 pm

Speed Dating (Ages 30 to 50) - King Billiards and Sports Bar - Wed 14th, 9 pm

Jeopardy at HPL - HPL Waterdown Branch - Thur 15th, 10 am

Check out the Recurring Vibe for all the regular local trivia nights, bingo nights, card games, euchre, etc and for games and leagues.

😇 VIBE FOR GOOD

Coming Home: Art Show & Concert w/Tom Wilson & Terra Lightfoot for Carnegie Gallery - Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre - Fri 9th, 6.30 pm

Benefit for Autism: Bilious, Boiler Beach, Attitude Check, Bridge Street Hooligans - The Venue - Sat 10th, 7 pm

Murphy's Mission Tap Takeover & 5K Dog Run - Aquanova Brewing - Sun 11th, 12 noon

Thanksgiving Day Open House & Food Drive - Hamilton Fire Service - All fire stations - Mon 12th, 1 pm

🎸 LIVE MUSIC & DANCING VIBE

Friday October 9th

Emma Whale: Noon Hour Concert - Central Library - 12 noon

Tom & Chris - Henry’s on James - 6 pm

🆓 Seth Ryan - Southbrook Golf Club - 7 pm

Jesse Lebourdais, Jon Creeden, Cactus Vella, Nick Shrubsole, Derek Krist - Ooey Gooey's - 7 pm

Gerard Van Herk / The Trebletones + Jesse James Medicine Show - Clifford Brewing - 7 pm

SARA DISHART & FILTHY RICH - East End Social Bar & Grill - 7 pm

Imagine Peace 2026: Celebrating the Life and Music of John Lennon (Christopher Clause & band) - Oxigin Lounge - 7 pm

Rimi Tomy Live - McIntyre Performing Arts Centre - 7.30 pm

COMING HOME with Tom Wilson Tehohàhake and Terra Lightfoot - Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre - 7.30 pm

The Music of Miles Davis - with Glenn Paul Trio feat. Ben Bowen - Crown & Press - 7.30 pm

The Hip Experience - Mills Hardware - 8 pm

The Free Label - Tabone Academy of Music - 8 pm

Jazz Originals: Celebrating The Songs of The Beatles - The Westdale - 8 pm

Boombox - Ye Olde Squire East Mountain - 8.30 pm

50 Mission - Corktown Irish Pub - 8.30 pm

Mike Robins - Coach & Lantern - 8.30 pm

Ninehouse Blues Collective - The Hardware Store - 9 pm

The Loonie Tunes - Cat & Fiddle - 9 pm

Sean Bienhaus - The King George - 9 pm

Four Ounce Pour - Forge BBQ - 9 pm

Beelays Trio - Henry's on James - 9.15 pm

Empty Hours - The Powerhouse - 9.45 pm

JAMMR - B-Side Social - 10 pm

Saturday October 10th

Sean Bienhaus - Ottawa Street Farmer's Market - 10 am

John Demarchi - Battlefield Stoney Creek Legion - 2 pm

Adam Ostrosser - East End Social Bar & Grill - 2 pm

Susan Atlee - Come By Chance Restobar - 3 pm

Mary Simon - Hammerhead's Seafood Kitchen & Market - 6 pm

Joy Slam - Royal Canadian Legion Branch 163 - 7 pm

A Celebration of Life To Dylan Mathews ft. Doctor Tongue, Briscoe Blues Review, Dan Walsh, Monte Carlo Band, Brothers Bliss - Corktown Pub - 7 pm

In Spite of Ourselves: An Evening of John Prine - The Westdale - 7 pm

Karaoke with Stephen Gordon (Best Hits Karaoke) - East End Social Bar & Grill - 7 pm

Freakwave Session: Garlic Jr, Greydini, Turf N Turf, Hivemaker w/ Barbaric Slaptonne + Connor Bennett - Demo Memo - 7 pm

Benefit for Autism: Bilious, Boiler Beach, Attitude Check, Bridge Street Hooligans - The Venue - 7 pm

The Last Waltz: A Musical Celebration of The Band LIVE - Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre - 7.30 pm

Andip Bardewa - The Himalayan Hearth Bar & Grill - 8 pm

🆓 Facefirst, Honey Parade - The Gate - 8 pm

Wellness with Jenafur + Blemish - Mills Hardware - 8 pm

Public Eyes - Coach & Lantern - 8.30 pm

Danger Tape - Cat & Fiddle - 9 pm

Holler & Honey - The King George - 9 pm

The Doubts - End Zone Bar - 9 pm

Robert James Band - Tip Cup - 9 pm

Hard Rock Hooligans - The Powerhouse - 9.45 pm

Rough Copy - B-Side Social - 10 pm

Sunday October 11th

Tim Hebert - Battlefield Stoney Creek Legion - 2 pm

Jazz Jam - Henry’s on James - 6.30 pm

Monday October 12th

Open Mic - Pub 36 - 7 pm

Tuesday October 13th

New Origin Trio, Susanna Hood - Zula House - 6 pm & 8 pm

Wednesday October 14th

Ontario Folk Music Awards: Host Terra Lightfoot with performances from nominees Tanika Charles, Vicki Brittle, Jonathan Nvita, kazdoura, Logan Staats and more! - The Studio - 6.30 pm

Dreamland Vinyl Release Party - Ringside Hamilton - 7 pm

BLUES NIGHT - Dan Thomas & Friends (w/ guest Lester Smith) - East End Social Bar & Grill - 7 pm

Open Mic - The Gate on James - 7 pm

Adam Ostrosser - The Thirsty Cactus - 7.30 pm

Youth Fountain with We Were Sharks + Suckerpunch - Mills Hardware - 8 pm

Thursday October 15th

Lounge Personnel - Henry's on James - 6 pm

Growlits, The Borderlinez, Xenobi, Zero End - Ooey Gooey's - 7 pm

Songs In The Round - Frank Fiction, Mike McKenna, Bernadette Connors - Crown & Press - 7.30 pm

PIG with Cyanotic - Mills Hardware - 8 pm

Dancing & Galas

DJ Osito: Kid Crawl - Ringside - Fri 9th, 4 pm

Raatri Before Navratri: Dhol Na Dhamaka (Aasho Raas Garba) - Ancaster Fairgrounds - Fri 9th, 5 pm

MOH, Choose Up, Off The Grid, Smooth Transitions - The Gate on James - Fri 9th, 6 pm

Hamilton International Folk Dance Club: Friday Dance Session - St. Paul's Anglican Church (Westdale) - Fri 9th, 7.30 pm

DJ Dave Tyson - Ringside - Fri 9th, 9 pm

Bat Cave: Goth Party - Resonnce - Fri 9th, 10 pm

Artcrawl Afterparty: DJ ESP Y2K+ Night - Andthenyou - Fri 9th, 10 pm

DJ Glaswegian Underground - Architect Hair - Fri 9th, 10 pm

Lounge Series Fridays: A Side / B Side - Malarkey - Fri 9th, 10 pm

🆓 DJ Slimliberia - Oxigin - Sat 10th, 10 pm

COLOURS: Lapelle + R-ODERICK - Andthenyou - Sat 10th, 10 pm

Dance Parties: DJ Todd G & Jooce - Malarkey - Sat 10th, 10 pm

Pulse District 365 - Resonnce - Sat 10th, 10 pm

House Work: L14 Fundraiser - The Gate on James - Sat 10th, 11 pm

Drop In Salsa Classes (Dance at Your Doorstep) - Studio Zee Pilates - Sun 11th, 2 pm

I Love Vintage: 80s, 90s & 2000s - Lobby Hamilton - Sun 11th, 8 pm

Summer Reunion - Mansion - Sun 11th, 9 pm

Line Dancing with Urban Cowboy - Collective Arts - Mon 12th, 7 pm

Line Dancing with Zandra - Royal Canadian Legion Hamilton Branch 163 - Wed 14th, 11.30 am

Dance With Us (Latin dance with Asociación Fraternidad Hispana) - Central Library - Thur 15th, 6 pm

Lindy on Locke - Melrose United Church - Thur 15th, 6.30 pm

Come Line Dance with Us (with Dani & Vianna) - Battlefield Stoney Creek Legion - Thur 15th, 7 pm

Cumbia Night - El Gabo - Andthenyou - Thur 15th, 10 pm

Check out the Recurring Vibe for regular acts and music sets, Open Mics and Jams, and Karaoke.

📡 UPCOMING VIBE

21st Annual Hamilton Film Festival - 100+ films across the city - Oct 16th - 25th

You Should Have Stayed Home Too - Theatre Aquarius - Oct 16th & 17th

Pickleball Tournament Fundraiser for CAMH - Wentworth Sports Complex - Oct 17th

Thrift Crawl & Drive-In Movie Night (Ferris Bueller's Day Off) - Ottawa Street - Oct 17th

Hotel Transylvania - Kiwanis Club Halloween Movie Event Fundraiser - The Westdale - Oct 17th

Halloween Enduro 300 & Pure Stock Special - Flamboro Speedway - Oct 17th

On The Trail of Wellness: Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club - The Westdale - Oct 18th

gritLIT Presents Emily St. John Mandel at the Playhouse Cinema - Playhouse Cinema - Oct 18th

Fall Book Lovers Market - Grain & Grit Beer Co. - Oct 18th

Sundays UnLocked (#4) & Trick-or-Treat - Locke Street - Oct 18th

gritLIT Presents Clara Hughes - Playhouse Cinema - Oct 20th

Vibe Dinner Club - Westdale - Oct 21st

The Great Pumpkin Trail - RBG Hendrie Park - Oct 23rd to 25th

Fall Hamilton Bump, Baby & Toddler Expo - Ancaster Fairgrounds - Oct 24th

10th Annual Treat and Pet Walk - Throughout Waterdown Village - Oct 24th

Witches' Halloween Party - Westfield Heritage Village - Oct 24th & 25th

Hamilton Film Festival: Hangashore - The Westdale - Oct 24th

Hamilton Day - Across Hamilton - Oct 29th - Nov 1st

Evil Dead The Musical - Hamilton Theatre Inc - Oct 30th - Nov 14th

Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde - Memorial Hall - Oct 30th - Nov 15th

Halloween Costume Parade - Hamilton Farmers' Market - Oct 31st

REEL QUEENS: The Rocky Horror Picture Show - The Westdale - Oct 31st

Hamilton Horror Story: The Sequel - Halloween Bash - The Staircase - Oct 31st

The Play That Goes Wrong - Dundas Little Theatre - Nov 6th to 22nd

Clue - Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre (Voortman Studio Theatre) - Nov 7th to 15th

Murphy's Mission -- Run for Hamilton Animal Services - Christie Lake Conservation Area - Nov 7th

Matcha & Meow Jong - Holistic Hub at The Cotton Factory - Nov 7th

Cafe Cabaret Live Music Fundraiser for Glee Social Club - Crown & Press - Nov 12th

Come From Away - Theatre Ancaster - Nov 13th to 29th

Magic of Locke - Locke Street - Nov 13th

Frauenverein Craft Sale & Bazaar - Germania Club - Nov 15th

Vibe Dinner Club - Hess Village - Nov 17th

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat - Theatre Aquarius - Nov 18th - Dec 20th

Holiday Market 2026 - Jackson Square - Nov 20th & 21st

Hess Village Holiday Market - Hess Village - Nov 20th to 22nd

Winterdown Tree Lighting 2026 - Memorial Hall and surrounding Heritage Core - Nov 21st

Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show - McIntyre Performing Arts Centre - Nov 21st

Dickens Of A Christmas In Downtown Dundas - Downtown Dundas - Nov 27th

Westdale Winter Wander - Westdale Village - Nov 27th to 29th

Flamborough Santa Claus Parade 2026 - Parade Route in Waterdown Village - Nov 28th

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What is Happening in Hamilton - October 9th - 15th

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📆 DAY BY DAY VIBE

Friday October 9th

Saturday October 10th

Sunday October 11th

Monday October 12th

Tuesday October 13th

Wednesday October 14th

Thursday October 15th

Do You Love the Hamilton Food Scene?

🍽 VIBE EATS

🚸 KIDS VIBE

💪 ACTIVE VIBE

🎭 VIBE ON STAGE

🤣 Comedy

🎬 One Off Films & Special Movie Showings

🎭 Multi-Date Stage Performances

🌺 CULTURAL VIBE

📚 Literature, Talks, Culture, History

🎨 Art, Creative, Crafts

🛍 Markets, Fairs, Festivals, Expos & Sales

🖼 Ongoing Exhibitions

🏀 SPORTS VIBE

🏅 VIBE TO WIN & CONNECT

😇 VIBE FOR GOOD

🎸 LIVE MUSIC & DANCING VIBE

Friday October 9th

Saturday October 10th

Sunday October 11th

Monday October 12th

Tuesday October 13th

Wednesday October 14th

Thursday October 15th

Dancing & Galas

📡 UPCOMING VIBE

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