May 2-3, 2026
We try our best to make sure these listings are as accurate as possible. If you spot any errors or omissions, please email us at blueshamilton@gmail.com.
May 1-3 / more to come
---- Before 2:00pm ----
9:30am-1pm: Freewheelin' Folk Show (Radio Show) Hosted by Jim Marino @ 93.3 CFMU or cfmu.ca (Hamilton) (Weekly)
10am-4pm: Punching In: The Work of Hamilton Music (Exhibit) @ Visitor Experience Centre (Hamilton) (Jan 27-Dec 31, Tue-Sat)
1pm: The Blues Studio Presents The Coachmen (Chris Wheeler, Colin Lapsley, Matt Burns) + Joel Parisien @ Coach & Lantern (Ancaster) $?
1-4pm: Acoustic Jam @ Briskit BBQ (Georgetown) (Weekly)
1pm: Finding Neverland (Musical) @ Hamilton Family Theatre (Cambridge) $62 (Apr 15-May 3)
1:30pm: It’s a Good Life If You Don’t Weaken (Musical ft songs by the Tragically Hip) @ Theatre Aquarius (Hamilton) $? (Apr 22-May 17)
1:30-5pm: James Anthony & Chuck Jackson @ Uptown Social House (Burlington)
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2-7pm: Bareback Riders @ Cat & Fiddle (Hamilton)
2-5pm: Mike Branton & Friends @ Moonshine Cafe (Oakville) $10 (Weekly)
2-4:30pm: Open Mic with Victor Morgado @ Smoke and Moonshine (Beamsville) (Weekly)
2-4pm: Jazz Jam @ The Jazz Room (Waterloo) (1st & 3rd Sat)
2-6pm: Jasmine T Band @ Live at the Lodge (Port Dover) $5
2:30-6:30pm: Brant Parker Blues Band + David Michael Miller & Steve Davis @ Donnelly's Pub (Thorold) $10
2:30-6pm: Blues Etc ft Steve Grisbrook & Dave Rave @ Regency Athletic Centre (Niagara Falls)
3-7pm: The Blackbirds Duo@ Come by Chance (Hamilton)
3-6pm: Michael Theodore @ Carrigan Arms (Burlington) $10
3-6pm: Open Mic @ Sessions on the River (Fort Erie) (Weekly)
3-6pm: Ron Robertson Band @ Frankie’s Hometown Tavern (Brantford)
3-6pm: Johnny B @ Duke of Wellington (Waterloo) (Weekly)
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4-7pm: Open Mic Blues Jam with Garenetta Cromwell@ Corktown Pub, Downstairs (Hamilton) (1st Sat)
4-7pm: Jazz Express @ Cat's Caboose (St. Catharines) (Weekly)
4:30-5pm: Ensemble! TV Show Hosted by Dave Rave & Starring Lily Sazz, Rob Lamothe, Zander Lamothe, Recorded at Clifford Brewing @ Cable 14 (Hamilton) or live stream on cable14now.com
5pm: Road to Hotel California (music of the Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Crosby Stills Nash and Young, Joni Mitchell, Jackson Browne, more) NOT THIS WEEK BUT NEXT@ Yuk Yuk's (Niagara Falls) $39
6-8pm: Walkmen @ Puddy's (St. Catharines)
6-10pm: Ricardo Barboza Band & Samba Dancers @ Brasa (Niagara Falls) (Weekly Fri & Sat)
6-9pm: Tyler Wilson @ Sassy Britches Brewery (Brantford)
6-9pm: Mary Simon @ Flux Brewing Company (Brant)
6pm: Brad Hailz @ Concession Road Brewing Co (Jarvis)
---- 7:00-7:59pm ----
7pm: CATL, Ginger St. James, Emma Langhorn @ Clifford Brewing Co (Hamilton) $10 online/$20 door
7-11pm: Eric N Cindy @ Briskit BBQ (Georgetown)
7pm: Alan Frew 80/90's Rewind @ FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Partridge Hall (St. Catharines) $60+
7-10pm: Folk Night ft Brandon Agnew, Amanda Lyn Parker, Laurel & Hulley, CD Onofrio, Zach Bury @ Crystal Chandelier (Crystal Beach)
7-9:30pm: Jam Night @ The Bank, Art House (Welland)
7-10pm:
Jacob Durst Trio
@ Manhattans (Guelph)7pm: Finding Neverland (Musical) @ Hamilton Family Theatre (Cambridge) $62 (Apr 15-May 3)
7:30pm: Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra Presents Tchaikovsky’s Fate @ FirstOntario Concert Hall (Hamilton) $?
7:30pm: Lighthouse @ The Westdale (Hamilton) $?
7:30pm: It’s a Good Life If You Don’t Weaken (Musical ft songs by the Tragically Hip) @ Theatre Aquarius (Hamilton) $? (Apr 22-May 17)
7:30pm: Theatre Ancaster Presents Oldies Jukebox @ Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre, Peller Hall $? (Apr 17-May 3)
7:30pm: NOTHING THIS WEEK @ Waterdown Legion $?
7:30pm: Oakville Symphony presents Electric @ Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts $78 (May 2-3)
7:30pm: Off the Rock: Great Big Sea Tribute @ Roselawn Theatre (Port Colborne) $40
7:30pm: Guelph Symphony Orchestra: Music of the Silver Screen @ River Run Centre (Guelph) $40+
---- 8:00-8:59pm ----
8pm: Mimi O'Bonsawin + The North Sound @ Mills Hardware (Hamilton) $26.83
8pm: Desire (U2 Tribute) @ The Studio (Hamilton) $?
8pm: Ruckus Maximus XL Hosted by Seán Cullen Feat. Dodge's Point + The Poobs + Miserable Weekend + Clear Eyes Collective + House of Adam and Steve @ Bridgeworks (Hamilton) $23.34
8pm: Gary Kendall Trio Featuring Teddy Leonard & Tyler Burgess @ Moonshine Cafe (Oakville) $20
8-11pm: Sonic revival @ Gingerman (Oakville)
8-11pm: Amanda Lynn Parker @ Teddy's (Grimsby)
8pm: Kim Mitchell & David Wilcox @ Fallsview Casino Resort, OLG Stage (Niagara Falls) $?
8pm: Bleeker x Texas King with Living Room For Small @ Sonic Hall (Guelph) $29.25
8-10pm: Mélisande @ Registry Theatre (Kitchener) $27 adv/$30 door/$22 live stream
8pm: Classic Albums Live: Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours @ Centre In The Square (Kitchener) $?
8-10:30pm: James Brown’s “Art of Anthem Ensemble” @ The Jazz Room (Waterloo) $?
8pm: Royal Tusk @ Maxwell’s Concerts & Events (Waterloo) $?
8-11pm: Detour @ Mudcat Bowling and Entertainment Center (Dunnville)
8:30pm: Whiskey Chasers @ Coach & Lantern (Ancaster)
8:30-11:30pm: Jack Van Ginger @ Irish Harp (Niagara-on-the-Lake)
---- After 9:00pm ----
9pm: Blood Roses @ Cat & Fiddle (Hamilton)
9pm: Soldiers of Harmony @ Jersey's Bar & Grill (Burlington)
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9pm: Two Dollar Bills @ Shooterville (Burlington)
8pm: Kim Foo Band @ Pump & Patio (Oakville)
9-11:45pm: Neon Dirty @ Doc Magilligan's (Niagara Falls)
9pm-12:45am: Madmen @ Fallsview Casino Resort, Splash Bar (Niagara Falls)
9pm: Chris Strei @ Hudson Public (Brantford)
9pm: Shari & Jonny @ 211 Main (Port Dover)
9:30pm: Powerglide , Mikey Molnar @ Frankie’s Hometown Tavern (Brantford)
10pm: Twist of Fate @ B-Side Social (Hamilton)
10pm: Audioworx @ Powerhouse (Stoney Creek)
10pm: Middle of Nowhere @ BLK Swan, Brant St (Burlington)
10pm: Sweetside @ The Dickens (Burlington)
10pm-2am: Peter Peres @ Whiskey Dawgs (St. Catharines)
10pm-2am: Rob Watts @ Big Texas (Niagara Falls)
Sunday, May 3 (World Laughter Day)
---- Before 3:00pm ----
1:30-2am: Ensemble! TV Show Hosted by Dave Rave & Starring Lily Sazz, Rob Lamothe, Zander Lamothe, Recorded at Clifford Brewing @ Cable 14 (Hamilton) or live stream on cable14now.com
10am: Chris Strei @ Freedom House (Brantford)
11:30am-2pm: Jazz Brunch with Henry Strong & Friends @ Ottawa Street Local (Hamilton) (Weekly)
11:30am: Beatles Brunch ft Andrew McTaggart @ Black Bull (Burlington) (Weekly)
1-4pm: Parkside Jazz Trio @ The Hub (Welland)
1:30pm: It’s a Good Life If You Don’t Weaken (Musical ft songs by the Tragically Hip) @ Theatre Aquarius (Hamilton) $? (Apr 22-May 17)
1:30-4:30pm: Irish Jam Sessions @ Doc Magilligan's (Niagara Falls) (Weekly)
---- 2:00pm - 3:59pm ----
2pm: Darryl Gould, Ron Leary, Dave Schoonderbeek, Scott B. Sympathy, Classic Tammy @ Clifford Brewing Co (Hamilton) $?
2-5pm: Tim Hebert @ Battlefield Legion (Stoney Creek) $10
2pm: Theatre Ancaster Pressents Oldies Jukebox @ Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre, Peller Hall $? (Apr 17-May 3)
2-5pm: James Anthony & Steve Beach @ Ned Devine's (Milton)
2-6pm: 3 on the Tree @ Puddy's (St. Catharines)
2-5pm: Open Mic @ Harbourfront Inn (Port Colbourne)(Weekly)
2-4:30pm: Jimmy's Juke Joint Hosted by Jim Casson ft Danny Boy Phelan,Scott Fitzpatrick@ Iggy's Pub & Grub (Fonthill)
2-5pm: The Shalalas @ Irish Harp (Niagara-on-the-Lake)
2-5pm: Brantford Open Stage @ Best Western (Bi-Weekly) $5
2pm: Finding Neverland (Musical) @ Hamilton Family Theatre (Cambridge) $62 (Apr 15-May 3)
2:30-6pm: Tim Gibbons & the Swampbusters @ Boiler & Whistle (Hamilton) $10
2:30-6pm: Fiona, Dale & Dylan @ Moonshine Cafe (Oakville) $10
---- After 3:00pm ----
3-7pm: Ty Price @ Cat & Fiddle (Hamilton)
3-6pm: Open Stage with Hellion Ton @ Cornerstone (Guelph) (Weekly)
4pm: Glenn Groves @ Black Bull (Burlington) (Weekly)
3pm: The Men of the Deeps @ FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Partridge Hall (St. Catharines) $33+
3pm: The Suzuki String School of Guelph Spring Concert @ River Run Centre (Guelph) $15
3:30-6:30pm: ANAT @ Duke of Wellington (Waterloo) (Weekly)
6:30-9:30pm: Paige Armstrong Band @ Irish Harp (Niagara-on-the-Lake)
7pm: Three Days Grace w Finger Eleven, Royal Tusk @ TD Coliseum (Hamilton) $?
7pm: Jam @ Henry’s on James (Hamilton) (Weekly)
7pm: Saults @ Den 1880 (Waterloo) $25
7:30pm: Open Mic @ Golden Brothers (Welland) (Weekly)
8pm: Rymal, Checkerboard Floors, Sarah Church @ The Block Co, Edison Room (Burlington) $12.19
8pm: Chest Fever: How Does It Feel?! (Dylan & Band Tribute) @ Sonic Hall (Guelph) $39.50
COMING SOON!
May
January 27-December 31, 10am-4pm: Punching In: The Work of Hamilton Music (Exhibit) @ Visitor Experience Centre (Hamilton)
April 22-May 17: It’s a Good Life If You Don’t Weaken (Musical ft songs by the Tragically Hip) @ Theatre Aquarius (Hamilton) $?
May 4 (Star Wars Day)
May 5 (National Cartoonist Day) (Cinco de Maio)
May 5, May 20, May 28, June 18, July 9, September 17, October 8, November 3, December 3, 7:30pm: Canadiana: The Musical @ Greg Frewin Theatre (Niagara Falls) $? (dinner available: 6pm)
May 5, 7-10pm: The John McKinley Jam @ The Huether Hotel Jazz Room (Waterloo) (Bi-weekly)
May 5, 7:30pm: Ian Thomas... Not Gone Yet! @ Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre $?
May 6: Accordion Day
May 5, 7:30pm: Bravo Niagara Presents James Ehnes @ St. Mark’s Anglican Church (Niagara-on-the-Lake) $?#
May 7-9: Matilda Jr (Musical) @ Gasworks (Hamilton) $30+
May 7-12: ArtsEverywhere Festival (Guelph)
May 8-10: Pelham Art Festival (Some Live Music)
May 8-23: Grease (musical) @ Hamilton Theatre Inc $? #
May 8-31: Nice Work If You Can Get It @ Drury Lane Theatre (Burlington) $? #
May 8, 5pm: Artcrawl @ James Street North (Hamilton)
May 8, 8-10pm: Voodoo Sometimes Album Release + Aster Nox @ The Staircase, Bright Room (Hamilton) $? #
May 9: Train Day
May 9: Why Not Wine, Wine Tasting Festival @ Lasalle Park (Burlington) $?
May 9, 11am-9pm: Sew Hungry @ Ottawa St (Hamilton)
May 9, 8pm: Full Petty Fever - A Tribute to Tom Petty @ Capitol 33 (Delhi) $36.73 #
May 10: Mother's Day
May 10, 2-5pm: Open Mic Hosted by SnowHeel Slim @ Checkered Flag (Hamilton) (Bi-Weekly)
May 10, 7-10pm: Open Jazz Jam Hosted by Andrew Schoetter, Tyler Wagler, Kevin Mak @ Silence (Guelph) PWYC (2nd Sun)
May 11, 8-8:30pm: NEW EPISODE! Ensemble! TV Show Hosted by Dave Rave & Starring the Brant Parker Band, Recorded at Clifford Brewing @ Cable 14 (Hamilton) or live stream on cable14now.com
May 12, 7pm: Song Circle @ ANAF Club (Guelph) (2nd & 4th Wed) PWYC
May 12, 7:30pm: Ian Thomas... Not Gone Yet @ Sanderson Centre (Brantford) $83
May 12, 8pm: The Blues Studio presents Steve Strongman Acoustic Sessions with Colin Lapsley + Dave Murphy @ Coach & Lantern, Upstairs (Ancaster) $?
May 13-14: Wild Love (Music, Dance, Theatre) (Inspired by The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe) @ Fergus Grand Theatre $? #
May 13, 7:30pm: Ian Thomas... Not Gone Yet! @ River Run Centre (Guelph) $86
May 14-17: Niagara Children's Festival
May 14, 7-10pm: Greg Brisco & Ian Andrews @ The Boiler & Whistle (Hamilton) (2nd Thu)
May 14, 7pm: TASC Niagara presents: Chicago (Musical) + Selee @ Greg Frewin Theatre (Niagara Falls) $40#
May 14, 7:30pm: Live Jam & Open Mic Hosted by Sessionista @ The Barber Towne Pub (Georgetown) (2nd & 4th Thu)
May 16-18: Binbrook Ribfest @ Binbrook Fairgrounds $2/Kids Free
May 17, 2-6pm: Trickbag @ Boiler & Whistle (Hamilton)
May 16, 8-11pm: Jordan John & His All-Star Band @ The Busholme (Erin) $65#
May 20, 7-11pm: Dundas Music Club @ Oddfellows Hall (Dundas) (3rd Wed)
May 20, 7:30-10pm: Open Mic with Corey @ The Staircase, Lounge (Hamilton) (3rd Wed)
May 22, 7pm: Good Lovelies + Ian Bell @ Old Town Hall (Waterford) $52#
May 22, 8pm: Jazz Originals: Celebrating The Blues Hosted by Karent Thornton ft Michael Dunston, Carlos Del Junco, Jesse O’Brien @ The Westdale (Hamilton) $44.75
May 22, 8pm: An Evening with Whitehorse ft. Chloë Doucet @ Sonic Hall (Guelph) $52.17
May 23: Concession Street Sidewalk Sounds (Hamilton)
May 24, 10:30am-4pm: Hamilton Record Show @ Bridgeworks - $5/$15 Early Bird @ 9am #
May 26, 7:30pm: Escarpment Blues Society Anniversary Gala ft Steve Strogman, Morgan Davis, Miss Angel Brown, Shawn Kellerman, Kim Doolittle, Lily Sazz, Chris Ayries & Roly Platt with Dave King, Colin Lapsley & Jesse O'Brien @ Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre $62.72 (incl fees) $5 off for EBS members
May 28, 7pm: Sounds Gay! Open Mic @ Mosaic (Hamilton) (4th Thu)
May 28, 7:30-10pm: Boogie for 412 Barton: A Disco Tribute Concert @ Mohawk College, McIntyre Performing Arts Centre (Hamilton) $56+ #
May 28, June 18, July 9, September 17, October 8, November 3, December 3, 7:30pm: Canadiana: The Musical @ Greg Frewin Theatre (Niagara Falls) $? (dinner available: 6pm)
May 29-30: Meadows Music Festival @ Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex (Fergus) $?
May 29, 7:30-8:30pm + 9:30-10:30pm: Fleetwood Mac Mania @ Chudleigh’s Entertainment Farm (Halton Hills) $? #
May 29, 8pm: The Hogtown Allstars @ Clifford Brewing (Hamilton) $25 adv/$30 door
May 30, 3-8pm: Hohner Avenue Porch Party (Kitchener)
June
January 27-December 31, 10am-4pm: Punching In: The Work of Hamilton Music (Exhibit) @ Visitor Experience Centre (Hamilton)
June 5, 7pm: Ja Rule & Trina @ Kitchener Auditorium $78.65+#
June 6, 8pm: Electric Lettuce Album Release Concert + The Somber Spirits @ The Sanctuary Centre for the Arts (Ridegway) $30 #
June 8, 8-8:30pm: NEW EPISODE! Ensemble! TV Show Hosted by Dave Rave & Starring Dwayne La Forme's Boogie Blues, Recorded at Clifford Brewing @ Cable 14 (Hamilton) or live stream
June 12-13: Sam Roberts Band @ Jackson-Triggs Niagara Estate Amphitheatre (Niagara-on-the-Lake) $?#
June 12: 6:30-8:30pm: Staff Showcase @ Tabone Academy of Music (Hamilton) $10#
June 18, July 9, September 17, October 8, November 3, December 3, 7:30pm: Canadiana: The Musical @ Greg Frewin Theatre (Niagara Falls) $? (dinner available: 6pm)
June 22, 7:30pm: Bend It Like Beck with Sandra Bouza Duo @ Mills Hardware (Hamilton) $26.83
June 23, 7:30pm: Reverend Horton Heat + The Surfrajettes @ Maxwell’s Concerts & Events (Waterloo) $?
July
January 27-December 31, 10am-4pm: Punching In: The Work of Hamilton Music (Exhibit) @ Visitor Experience Centre (Hamilton)
July 9, September 17, October 8, November 3, December 3, 7:30pm: Canadiana: The Musical @ Greg Frewin Theatre (Niagara Falls) $? (dinner available: 6pm)
July 23: Lou (Founder & Blogger) Birthday
September
January 27-December 31, 10am-4pm: Punching In: The Work of Hamilton Music (Exhibit) @ Visitor Experience Centre (Hamilton)
September 15-26: Get Down Tonight (The Ultimate 70’s Soundtrack) @ Lighthouse Theatre (Port Dover) $35+ #
September 17, October 8, November 3, December 3, 7:30pm: Canadiana: The Musical @ Greg Frewin Theatre (Niagara Falls) $? (dinner available: 6pm)
September 29: Linda (Our Marketing Maven) Birthday
October
January 27-December 31, 10am-4pm: Punching In: The Work of Hamilton Music (Exhibit) @ Visitor Experience Centre (Hamilton)
October 8, November 3, December 3, 7:30pm: Canadiana: The Musical @ Greg Frewin Theatre (Niagara Falls) $? (dinner available: 6pm)
October 14-18: Folk Canada Conference @ Sheraton Hotel (Hamilton) $?
November
January 27-December 31, 10am-4pm: Punching In: The Work of Hamilton Music (Exhibit) @ Visitor Experience Centre (Hamilton)
November 1 : Fall Back (Change the clocks back1 hr tonight)
November 3, December 3, 7:30pm: Canadiana: The Musical @ Greg Frewin Theatre (Niagara Falls) $? (dinner available: 6pm)
November 29: Hamilton Blues Lovers Turns 18
December
January 27-December 31, 10am-4pm: Punching In: The Work of Hamilton Music (Exhibit) @ Visitor Experience Centre (Hamilton)
December 2, 7:30pm: Mudmen @ Fergus Grand Theatre $?
December 3, 7:30pm: Canadiana: The Musical @ Greg Frewin Theatre (Niagara Falls) $? (dinner available: 6pm)
Apr 30-May 3 / more to come
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