What's Happening in Hamilton - December 30th - January 7th

Discover the unexpected with Hamilton's most comprehensive, clickable events list.

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The Vibe Hamilton
December 30, 2025

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Note: Events may be full, cancelled or have changed times. Be sure to check or reach out to the venue before going. Events marked 🆓 are no charge or by PWYC donation. Some other events may be no charge, but did not indicate so.

🍾 New Year’s Eve Celebrations 🎉 

Live Music

Events marked 🆓 have no cover charge or entry fee, but purchase of drinks/food is expected.

For dinner only events check out Tasty Local’s Guide.

📆 Day by Day Vibe

Tuesday December 30th
Wednesday December 31st
Thursday January 1st
Friday January 2nd
Saturday January 3rd
Sunday January 4th
Monday January 5th
Tuesday January 6th
Wednesday January 7th

🍽️ Vibe Eats

Check out the Regular Vibe online for other regular food and drink events.

Don't miss your chance to experience a special night of live music with celebrated folk and blues singer, songwriter, and guitarist Tom Rush !

He'll be making his Westdale debut on April 23rd for an intimate performance accompanied by pianist Brendan Cleary. Part of The Westdale's Riverboat Revisited series, highlighting iconic performers from the historic Riverboat Coffee House in Toronto.

Visit thewestdale.ca to save your seats now for Riverboat Revisited: Tom Rush at The Westdale on April 23rd at 7:30 pm !*

💪 Active Vibe

Check out the Regular Vibe online for regular activities and fitness programs.

🎭️ Vibe on Stage

Comedy

🎤 Regular Comedy, Open Mics and Improv

Check out the Regular Vibe online for comedy open nights, improv classes and more.

Hamilton Life brings you everything you love about your hometown!

Join Mike Fortune, alongside co-host Linda Rourke, as they chat with inspiring guests and introduce you to the movers and shakers behind Hamilton’s local organizations.

Each week, the team checks out the latest events with Paul Copcutt from The Vibe Hamilton, food, and fashion happening in our own backyard, while Harmony McKenzie hits the streets to bring you fun, exciting, on-location adventures from around the city.  It’s your community, your stories — all in one place.* Check out the show and schedule at Cable 14.

🌺 Cultural Vibe

📚️ Literature, Talks, Culture, History

💡 Art, Creative, Crafts

🛍️ Markets, Fairs, Festivals, Expos & Sales

Check out the Regular Vibe online for regular cultural events and current and permanent exhibitions.

🏅 Vibe to Win & Connect

❓️ Regular Trivia, 🔢 Bingo, ♠️ Cards, 🎯 Darts, Pool etc

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

🎸 Live Music & Dancing Vibe

Tuesday December 30th
Wednesday December 31st
Thursday January 1st
Friday January 2nd
Saturday January 3rd
Sunday January 4th
Monday January 5th
Tuesday January 6th

  • Where’s the music at today Hamilton?

Wednesday January 7th

  • Missing the tunes today?

Dancing

Regular Music Sets, Open Mics & Jams, Karaoke

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

📡 Upcoming Vibe

🗓️ If you want to see your event included here, please email us! [email protected]

Everything included in this newsletter is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. Sometimes, the links we include pay us a referral or sponsor fee, which helps us continue to publish The Vibe at no cost to you. We will always tell you when an affiliate link is shared.

*indicates sponsored advertising content.

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