The Top Live Music Venues In Hamilton, Ontario
The blue-collar port city of Hamilton has been working towards cultivating a thriving arts scene. It has been transforming its reputation from an industrial city known as “The Steel City,” into a hub for creative minds dubbed “The Ambitious City.” From the outside, the city may seem rough around the edges, however, any true Hamiltonian knows the city for its precious hidden jewels. Next time you find yourself in Hamilton, you can impress all the locals with your knowledge of the following 10 hot spots for live music.
Homegrown Hamilton
Set in the heart of downtown Hamilton, Homegrown could be considered the Clark Kent of live music in the city. Doubling as an organic, free trade coffee shop by day and an intimate live music space with craft beer by night, this cozy venue has become a local favorite. Homegrown prides itself in both offering a local vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free menu as well as showcasing local talent. Placing a high value on community, Homegrown has become essential to the new image of Hamilton and its blooming music scene.
Homegrown Hamilton, 27 King William Street, Hamilton ON, Canada, +1 905 777 8102
1. FirstOntario Centre
Building, Sports Center
Insider Tip: If you really want to impress your Hamiltonian friends and family, refer to it by its original name of Copps Coliseum and avoid digging up any resentment that came with the 2014 name change.
2. The Casbah Lounge
Music Venue
3. Moonshine Café
Music Venue
Insider Tip: Tuesdays are ‘Open Stage’ or open mic night, so if you are feeling brave and musical, head down to Moonshine Café for a session.
5. Supercrawl
Shopping Mall
Insider Tip: Do not show up to the corner of James Street North and King Street mid-January expecting a lively musical experience, you will only encounter Hamiltonians walking briskly into Jackson Square (the downtown shopping mall) to avoid the cold. Remember that Supercrawl is strictly a September event.
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