What is the Hamilton Fringe Festival?

The Hamilton Fringe Festival is Hamilton Ontario’s biggest, boldest 12-day performing arts festival WITH PERFORMANCES IN 15 DIFFERENT VENUES (INDOOR AND OUTDOOR) ACROSS THE CITY.

The 22nd Hamilton Fringe runs July 15-26, 2026! 

Welcoming 50+ performance companies from the local, national, and international arts community, and with over 400 performances on our stages, this annual summer arts festival draws 25,000+ attendees and engages 150+ volunteers each year. With live comedy, theatre, music, dance, visual art, film, family fare, and more – there truly is something for everyone at Hamilton Fringe!

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT:

hAMILTON FESTIVAL THEATRE CO

PLEASE NOTE: REVIEWS ARE DONE FROM THURSDAY JULY 16- SUNDAY JULY 19 ONLY.

update: fully booked!

july 16 - the staircase main stage (ALL EVENING)

july 17 - THE gasworks (ALL EVENING)

july 18 - theatre aquarius (NOON TIL 8PM)

JULY 19 - WESTDALE THEATRE AND ELAINE MAE (THE STAIRCASE) (NOON TIL 6PM)

ALL REVIEWS WILL BE POSTED AND PROMOTED ON SOCIAL MEDIA BY TUESDAY JULY 21