Hamilton Blues Lovers

April 30, 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.

Apr 30-May 3 / more to come

Thursday, April 30 (International Jazz Day)

---- Before 7:00pm ----

Hamilton Music Festival (Apr 6-May 1)

10am-4pm: Punching In: The Work of Hamilton Music (Exhibit) @ Visitor Experience Centre (Hamilton) (Jan 27-Dec 31, Tue-Sat)

10am-12pm: Breakfast of Champions (Radio Show) w Paul Panchezak (Trickbag) @ 93.3 CFMU or cfmu.ca (Weekly)

12-12:30pm: 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

12-1pm: Carolyn Credico Quartet @ Hamilton Public Library, Binbrook FREE

12:30pm: Open Ukulele Session @ Moonshine Cafe (Oakville) $5 (Weekly)

2pm: Finding Neverland (Musical) @ Hamilton Family Theatre (Cambridge) $62 (Apr 15-May 3)

5:30pm: Jamie Petrie @ Forge BBQ (Ancaster) (Weekly)

6pm: Chris Chambers @ East End Social (Hamilton)

6-9pm: Open Mic @ Crystal Chandelier (Crystal Beach) (Weekly)

6-8pm: Ed Pizzo on the Baby Grand Piano @ Spirit in Niagara (Niagara-on-the-Lake) (Weekly)

6-8pm: Music @ 2 Rivers (Paris)

6-9pm: Lucas Stagg @ Aging Oak (Cambridge) (Weekly)

6pm: Music @ Strykerz Kitchen & Bar (Kitchener)

6-8pm: Turk & The Hobbit (Juneyt & Derek) @ Molly Blooms (Waterloo) (Weekly)

6:30pm: Music @ Henry's on James (Hamilton)

6:30-9:30pm: James Ferris with Fried Balogna @ The Corktown Pub (Hamilton)(Weekly)

6:30-8:30pm: Nella @ Shawn & Ed Brewing Co (Dundas)

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7pm: Classic Country Open Mic with the Country Ramblers @ 447 Wing (Hamilton) (Weekly)

7-10pm: Abe Bergsma @ Teddy's (Grimsby)

7-10pm: Josh Coulter @ Judge & Jester (Grimsby) (Weekly)

7pm: International Jazz Day featuring Jill Barber @ FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Recital Hall (St. Catharines) $49+

7-9pm: Chico Sanchez & Guest @ Doc Magilligan's (Niagara Falls)

7-10pm: Stu & Jay Peterson @ Manhattans (Guelph)

7pm: Open Mic @ The Falls Road on Victoria (Kitchener) (Weekly)

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: Ian Thomas... Not Gone Yet! @ Burlington Performing Arts Centre $89.50

7:30pm: It’s Too Late to Stop Now - The Music of Van Morrison ft Matt Weideinger @ FirstOntario Arts Centre (Milton) $50

7:30-10:30pm: Open Mic with Victor Morgado @ Your Neighbourhood Pizza Co (Beamsville) (Weekly)

7:30-10:30pm: Innisfree @ Irish Harp (Niagara-on-the-Lake)

7:30pm: Finding Neverland (Musical) @ Hamilton Family Theatre (Cambridge) $62 (Apr 15-May 3)

---- After 8:00pm ----

8pm: John Davis @ Squire's Gastropub (Burlington)

8pm: Music @ The Block Co, Edison Room (Burlington) $?

8pm: Wendell Feguson, Jason Fowler, David Gillis @ Moonshine Cafe (Oakville) $20

8-11pm: Open Mic Night + Jam @ Temple Bar (Oakville) (Weekly)

8pm: Bleeker with Texas King & Revive The Rose @ Warehouse Concert Hall (St. Catharines) $29.25

8-10pm: Dragan on the Sax @ Spirit in Niagara (Niagara-on-the-Lake) (Weekly)

8-11:30pm: Open Mic with Nora Crete and Derek Bowers @ Elora Legion (Weekly)

8:30pm: Music @ Ooey Gooey's (Hamilton)

8:30pm: Open Mic @ Coach & Lantern (Ancaster) (Weekly)

9-11pm: Live Band Karaoke @ Tracie's Place (Hamilton) (last Thu)

9pm: Paige Armstrong & Mark Rogers @ Fallsview Casino Resort, Lucky's Restaurant (Niagara Falls)

Friday, May 1 (Bandcamp Friday) (Tuba Day)

---- Before 7:00pm ----

Hamilton Music Festival (Apr 6-May 1)

7-7:30am: 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-4pm: Punching In: The Work of Hamilton Music (Exhibit) @ Visitor Experience Centre (Hamilton) (Jan 27-Dec 31, Tue-Sat)

12-1pm: Noon Hour Concerts ft HWDSB Student Concert Bands @ Hamilton Public Library, Central FREE

12-3pm: Canuck Tunes presents Shake It Up Live Taping Hosted by Famous Framus + Guests @ Cat & Fiddle (Hamilton) FREE

1-1:30pm: Come Sunday (Gospel Radio Show) w Paul Panchezak (Trickbag) @ 93.3 CFMU or cfmu.ca (Hamilton) (Weekly)

2-4pm: Open Jam with the No Name Band @ Elora Legion (Weekly)

3-7pm: Jamie Boomer Time & Dinner @ ANAF Club (Guelph) (Weekly)

5-8pm: Brad James @ Fool & Flagon (Hamilton) (Weekly)

6-9pm: James Anthony @ Scout Cafe (Stoney Creek) (Weekly)

6pm: The Bull Collective @ Black Bull (Burlington) (Weekly)

6-8pm: Redline Radio @ Puddy's (St. Catharines)

6-10pm: Ricardo Barboza Band & Samba Dancers @ Brasa (Niagara Falls) (Weekly Fri & Sat)

6pm: Silvia Dee and the Boyfriend @ The Lancaster Smokehouse (Kitchener)

6:30-8:30pm: East Coast Kitchen Party with Ferguson Young @ Corktown Pub, Downstairs (Hamilton) (Weekly)

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7-10pm: Michael Theodore @ Ottawa St Local (Hamilton) (Weekly)

7pm: Fractal Overtones @ Piper Arms (Burlington)

7-11pm: Rumour Mill @ Burlington Legion

7-10pm: Dueling Pianos @ Uptown Social House (Burlington) (Every Fri & Sat)

7pm: TWO PIANOS, NO RODEO: Bob Wiseman & Mike Boguski @ The Bank, Art House (Welland) $20

7-11pm: VoooDooo Kingz @ Polish Hall (Brantford) $8

7-10pm:

Stan Chang & Gary Taylor

@ Manhattans (Guelph)

7-10pm: Headbang for Hunger Fundraiser @ Silence (Guelph) $10

7pm?: Adam Leifl @ Sandbar on the Beach (Turkey Point)

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: Classic Lightfoot Live @ Roselawn Theatre (Port Colborne) $59+

7:30pm: Finding Neverland (Musical) @ Hamilton Family Theatre (Cambridge) $62 (Apr 15-May 3)

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8pm: Born in the Eighties @ Bridgeworks (Hamilton) $35.67

8pm: Bleeker with Texas King & Teddy Ransom @ Mills Hardware (Hamilton) $29.25

8pm: No Idea @ BLK Swan, Palladium Way (Burlington)

8pm: Mark Lalama @ Moonshine Cafe (Oakville) $20

8-11pm: Phil Hood & the Exclamation ft Colin Jennison @ Gingerman (Oakville)

8pm: Four One Six Duo @ Blk Swan Kitchen Pub (Oakville)

8pm: Jesse Cook @ Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts $95

8-11pm: Kick N Strings Duo @ Shepherd's Crook (Georgetown)

8pm: Eddie Paton @ Ned Devine's Irish Pub (Milton)

8-11pm: Pat Gagliardi @ Teddy's (Grimsby)

8-11:45pm: Open Mic @ Mahtay Cafe (St. Catharines) (Weekly)

8pm: Flamingos @ River Run Centre (Guelph) $29

8pm: Lucas Stagg @ Elora Brewing Company

8-10:30pm: SHEBAD @ Registry Theatre (Kitchener) $30

8pm: Men of the Deeps @ Centre In The Square (Kitchener) $?

8-10:30pm: New Vibes Jazz Quintet with Jerzy Kaplanek @ The Jazz Room (Waterloo) $?

8pm: Brad Hailz @ Mucks Pickleball & Social Club (Hagersville)

8:30pm-12:30am: Shyster @ Ye Olde Squire, Fennell (Hamilton)

8:30pm: Full Moon Folk Show ft the Human Race, Teal Booth, Water Bear @ The Gate (Hamilton) PWYC $10 suggested

8:30-11:30pm: Freedom Train @ Forge BBQ (Ancaster) $?

8:30pm: Noel Yousie @ Coach & Lantern (Ancaster)

8:30-11:30pm: New Rising Sun @ Irish Harp (Niagara-on-the-Lake)

---- After 9:00pm ----

9pm: Hammer Tones @ Cat & Fiddle (Hamilton)

9pm: Cheap Thrills @ Jersey's Bar & Grill (Burlington)

9pm-1am: Hard Rock Hooligans @ Pitchers Sports Bar (St. Catharines)

9pm-12am: Neon Dirty @ The Hub (Welland)

9pm-1am: Moonlight & Co @ Doc Magilligan's (Niagara Falls)

9pm-12:45am: The Good Kids @ Fallsview Casino Resort, Splash Bar (Niagara Falls)

9pm: Ryan Thomas Smelle@ Fallsview Casino Resort, Lucky's Restaurant (Niagara Falls)

9pm: The Flying Dutchmen @ McCabe’s (Waterloo)

9pm: Steve Elmo @ 211 Main (Port Dover)

10pm: Irving Army Band @ B-Side Social (Hamilton)

10pm: McFlys @ Powerhouse (Stoney Creek)

10pm: Sanjays @ BLK Swan, Brant St. (Burlington)

10pm: Scurvy Dogz @ The Dickens (Burlington)

10pm-2am: Cam & Dex @ Whiskey Dawgs (St. Catharines)

10pm-2am: Coly McLauchlin @ Big Texas (Niagara Falls)

Saturday, May 2 (Free Comic Book Day)

---- 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 + Guest @ 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)

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7pm: CATL, Ginger St. James, Emma Langhorn @ Clifford Brewing Co (Hamilton) $10 online/$20 door

7-11pm: The Armadillos @ Burlington Legion

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+

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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)

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)

2pm: Oakville Symphony presents Electric @ Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts $78 (May 2-3)

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: Whiskey Chasers @ Port Dover Legion

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 30-31: Paris Cheesecake & Taco Festival @ Paris Fairgrounds

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

The 2026 Canadian Folk Music Awards were handed out in Calgary during a April 9-12 event.

Below is a complete list of winners

Album Artwork of the Year: Ru Rose - Revival
Children’s Album of the Year: Ginalina - All the Earth Speaks
Contemporary Album of the Year: AHI - The Light Behind The Sun
Contemporary Singer of the Year: Julian Taylor
English Songwriter(s) of the Year: Terra Spencer
Ensemble of the Year: Cassie and Maggie - Gold and Coal
French Songwriter(s) of the Year: Guillaume Arsenault
Global Roots Album of the Year: Kazdoura - Ghoyoum (Clouds)
Indigenous Songwriter(s) of the Year (tie): Aysanabee / PIQSIQ
Instrumental Composer(s) of the Year: Schmaltz & Pepper
Instrumental Group of the Year: The Fretless
Instrumental Solo Artist of the Year: Rachel Therrien
New Artist(s) of the Year: Claire Morrison
Oliver Schroer Pushing the Boundaries: Oktoecho
Producer(s) of the Year: Ben Plotnick (Loud in the Pines - Every Colour Left)
Single of the Year: Human Kind - AHI

Links: AHI, More AHI Stories, Video above courtesy of AHI
Solo Artist of the Year: Lennie Gallant
Stan Rogers Traditional Singer of the Year: Matthew Byrne - Stealing Time
Traditional Album of the Year: Matthew Byrne - Stealing Time
Vocal Group of the Year: PIQSIQ
Young Performer(s) of the Year: Max Francis

Video performances from the event:

Links: CFMA, More CFMA Stories

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