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Hamilton Spectator
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
It's Your Festival tops list of things to do this weekend in Hamilton
Although Canada Day falls on a Tuesday, there is plenty to do on the weekend leading up to the statutory holiday. Environment Canada forecasts a chance of showers or thunderstorms on Friday, with a high of 28 C and a humidex of 38. Saturday will see a high of 26 C and a chance of showers, before a sunny high of 28 C on Sunday. Here is what you can do this weekend. It's Your Festival is back in Gage Park ( 1000 Main St. E., Hamilton ) from Saturday, June 28, to Tuesday, July 1. The free festival features live music, art and food from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. each day. The headliners are Junkhouse, Spoons, Jay Douglas and The All-Stars, Goddo and The Northern Pikes. Go to for the full lineup. Historian Robin McKee will host a free two-hour Hamilton Cemetery tour on Saturday, June 28 at 11 a.m. The week's theme is 'War of 1812.' Attendees meet at the Gatehouse of Hamilton Cemetery ( 777 York Blvd., Hamilton ). For more details, go to . Hamilton Public Library's central branch ( 55 York Blvd. ) will host the Hamilton Children's Museum on Saturday, June 28 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Families can build and play with foam blocks designed to inspire children to create their own inventions. The event is free and adult supervision is required. Go to for more information. The ribfest will start on Friday, June 27 in Memorial Park ( 200 Hamilton St. N., Waterdown ). The festival ends on Monday, June 30. The festival will feature live music from artists like Mike Woods, Layla Staats and Hwy Six, food, family activities, a vendors' marketplace and fireworks for Canada Day. Acts start as early as 2 p.m. and finish as late at 11 p.m. Dogs and bikes are not allowed at the festival. For a detailed lineup, go to . Bill King will host a free two-hour walking tour in downtown Hamilton exploring the alleys of old St. Mary's Ward and a little-known castle on Sunday, June 29. The group meets at King and John streets at 10 a.m. The Burlington Model Railway Club will host a public viewing session on Saturday, June 28 at Hidden Valley Park ( 1137 Hidden Valley Rd., Burlington ). From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., there will be indoor and outdoor model railway layouts on display for children and rail enthusiasts. The viewing is free, but donations are accepted. In Canadian Football League action, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats will play the Montreal Alouettes at Hamilton Stadium ( 64 Melrose Ave. N. ) on Friday, June 27, starting at 7:30 p.m. Standard tickets start at $35.57 on Ticketmaster. Visit the Coors Banquet Bar, behind Section 113, which will feature a live DJ, six flat screen televisions and a full-service bar. Go to for more details. Forge FC will play against York United FC on Sunday, June 29, at Hamilton Stadium ( 64 Melrose Ave. N. ). The Canadian Premier League game starts at 4 p.m. Standard tickets start at $35.95 on Ticketmaster. Go to for more details and to buy tickets. There are two Hamilton Cardinals games this weekend. The Intercounty Baseball League team will play against the Welland Jackfish on Friday, June 27 at 7:35 p.m. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Then the team will face the Barrie Baycats on Sunday, June 29 at 2:05 p.m. Gates open at 1 p.m. The Sunday game will double as a Canada Day celebration. Both games are held at Bernie Arbour Memorial Stadium ( 1100 Mohawk Rd. E., Hamilton ). General admission tickets are $13.56, including fees and tax, for each game. Go to to buy tickets. The Staircase Theatre ( 27 Dundurn St. N., Hamilton ) will host the Smooth Comedy show on Friday, June 27, from 8 to 10 p.m. The two-hour variety show will feature different comedians, such as Alex Handy, Amy Bugg and Jeremy Dobski. General tickets are $22.63, including fees, or two tickets for $11.98, including fees, on Eventbrite . Go to to buy tickets. The weekly Ottawa Street Farmers' Market, in the lot beside 3 Britannia Ave. , opens on Saturday, June 28 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The market will sell seasonal fruits and vegetables, local baked goods and food products. The Locke Street Farmers' Market ( 260 Locke St. S. ) is open on Saturday, June 28 from 9 a.m. until noon. Cheyenne Bholla is a reporter at The Hamilton Spectator. cbholla@ Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Hamilton Spectator
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
Everything you need to know about Burlington's huge, free Sound of Music Festival June 12-15
The 2025 edition of the free annual Burlington Sound of Music Festival runs June 12 to 15 in Spencer Smith Park and other locations in downtown Burlington. Here's what you need to know about this year's event, and how to learn more. There are 56 performances scheduled on three stages over four days , with headliners including Junkhouse, Big Wreck, David Wilcox, Steven Page, Tebey. For full information on this year's Sound of Music Festival and related events, including the midway and a complete schedule of performances, go to the festival website . The annual parade is scheduled for Saturday, June 14 starting at 11 a.m., outside the Royal Canadian Legion on Legion Road and Grahams Lane, proceeding east to Brant Street, then south on Brant, ending at the corner of Brant and Elgin Street. For more information, including a parade route map, check the parade page on the Sound of Music website . Burlington Economic Development and Tourism is increasing data collection efforts for this year's festival. Executive director Anita Cassidy said representatives will be on site throughout Sound of Music conducting surveys to gather visitor insights and better understand spending patterns. A summer marketing campaign includes digital advertising on GO Trains and in Toronto's Union Station encouraging visitors to take transit to the Sound of Music and other Burlington summer events. 'Tracking and reporting on the economic impact of festivals and events is a growing priority for us,' Cassidy said. 'We're working closely with the City of Burlington, festival organizers, and industry partners to develop a more comprehensive approach to measuring impact — particularly in terms of overnight stays, local spending, and business activity.' Data on local hotel room bookings is expected after the festival. Burlington Centre mall, First Student Canada and Sound of Music Festival have partnered to make festival parking easier . Park at Burlington Centre's parking lot, in the designated area off Fairview Street in front of the vacant Hudson's Bay store. Shuttle service will be available from Burlington Centre to Spencer Smith Park at Lakeshore Road and Elizabeth Street. Three buses are scheduled to run a continuous loop each day between downtown and the mall parking lot, during set hours. The service is free, but donations are welcome. Many visitors will find the free parking and shuttles particularly helpful with several road closures supporting the festival and related events, including the Grand Parade. The City of Burlington issued a statement summarizing road closures and impacts on parking and transit. Parade route streets will reopen as soon as possible after the parade on June 14. Vehicles parked illegally in the event area will be tagged or towed for emergency access. Lakeshore Road, from Elizabeth Street to Maple Avenue, will close June 13 to June 15 from 10 p.m. to midnight; and June 16 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, June 14 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the following streets are closed: Brant Street from Graham Lane to Lakeshore Road Elgin Street from Brant St to Locust Street Temporary parking restrictions will be posted to ensure clearance for emergency vehicle access and traffic flow. All parking restrictions will be enforced. Bus route detours in effect for Route 2 during the parade. Route 10, late-night route 50 and HSR route 11 will be on detours during the nightly closures. For detailed stop closures and real-time bus information please visit . Minor delays in the downtown core should be expected on all festival dates. Event Liaison, City of Burlington, 905-335-7777 , ext. 7704
