Detailed information about the venues involved in the 2023 Hamilton Fringe Festival.
The Hamilton Fringe Festival takes place at more than 15 indoor and outdoor physical venues across the City of Hamilton.
Click on each of the venues below for details about their location, how to get there, and on-site accessibility.
If you have questions about accessibility at the accessing online content, please contact boxoffice@hftco.ca.
Main Venues
MILLS HARDWARE & FAMILY FRINGE HUB
MILLS HARDWARE & FAMILY FRINGE HUB
Address: 95 King Street East, Hamilton ON, L8N 1A9
Accessibility Notes: 5 steps down to the seating area/separate ramp entrance (will require staff escort), 0 steps/stairs once inside the building; wheelchair accessible seating; wheelchair accessible washroom; gender neutral washroom; no changing table available
Website: https://www.millshardware.ca/
Theatre Aquarius Studio
THEATRE AQUARIUS STUDIO
Address: 190 King William Street, Hamilton ON, L8R 1A8
Accessibility Notes: This is an accessible venue. More details coming soon!
Website: https://theatreaquarius.org/
The Players’ Guild of Hamilton
THE PLAYERS' GUILD OF HAMILTON
Address: 80 Queen Street South, Hamilton ON, L8P 3R8
Accessibility Notes: 3 steps up to front door, 3 steps down at exit door, ramp available to enter and exit the building, 0 steps/stairs once inside the building; limited wheelchair accessible seating; wheelchair accessible washroom; gender neutral washroom; no changing table available
Website: https://playersguild.org/
The Zoetic
THE ZOETIC
Address: 526 Concession Street, Hamilton ON, L8V 1A6
Accessibility Notes: 2 steps into the lobby area, wheelchair ramp available to enter/exit the building (staff escort required, concession area is not wheelchair accessible; limited wheelchair accessible seating; wheelchair accessible washroom; no gender neutral washroom; no changing table available; the floor inside the auditorium is sloped
Website: https://www.thezoetic.ca/
Fringe Mini Bar
RELAY Coffee Roasters
CASBAH LOUNGE
Address: 27 King William St, Hamilton ON, L8R 1A1
Accessibility Notes: This is a fully accessible venue
Website: https://www.relaycoffee.com/
Fringe Club at Theatre Aquarius
Fringe Club Patio & Market Tent
FRINGE CLUB PATIO & MARKET TENT
Address: Outside Theatre Aquarius, 190 King William St, Hamilton ON, L8R 1A8
Accessibility Notes: This is an accessible venue by sidewalk entry
Website: https://theatreaquarius.org/
Fringe Club Outdoor Stage
FRINGE CLUB OUTDOOR STAGE
Address: Theatre Aquarius Courtyard, 190 King William St, Hamilton ON, L8R 1A8
Accessibility Notes: This is an accessible venue by sidewalk entry
Website: https://theatreaquarius.org/
Fringe Info Hub @ Theatre aquarius
FRINGE INFO HUB
Address: Located at the Fringe Club, just inside the lobby of Theatre Aquarius, 190 King William St, Hamilton ON, L8R 1A8
Accessibility Notes: This is an accessible venue.
Hours: Monday - Friday, 11:30AM-10:00PM; Saturday, 11:00AM-10:00PM; Sunday, 11:00AM-9:00PM; Closed at Kick-Off, Wednesday, July 19
Website: https://theatreaquarius.org/
Indie Venues (BYOV)
INDIE VENUE #1 | THE STAIRCASE—STUDIO THEATRE
Indie Venue #1 | The Staircase - Studio Theatre
Address: 27 Dundurn Street North, Hamilton ON, L8R 3C9
Accessibility Notes: 5 steps up to the café and lobby area/ramp entrance at back (will require staff escort), 0 steps/stairs once inside the building; limited wheelchair accessible seating; wheelchair accessible washroom; gender neutral washroom; no changing table available
Website: https://staircasehamilton.com/
Indie Venue #2 | The Staircase - Bright Room
INDIE VENUE #2 | THE STAIRCASE—BRIGHT ROOM
Address: 27 Dundurn Street North, Hamilton ON, L8R 3C9
Accessibility Notes: the Bright Room is NOT accessible for mobility device users; full flight of stairs up to the performance space, 5 steps up to the café area and lobby area/ramp entrance at back (will require staff escort), 0 steps/stairs once inside the building; wheelchair accessible seating not available; wheelchair accessible washroom not available; gender neutral washroom; no changing table available
Website: https://staircasehamilton.com/
INDIE VENUE #3 | THE STAIRCASE—ELAINE MAE THEATRE
INDIE VENUE #3 | THE STAIRCASE—ELAINE MAE THEATRE
Address: 27 Dundurn Street North, Hamilton ON, L8R 3C9
Accessibility Notes: 5 steps up to the café and lobby area/ramp entrance at back (will require staff escort), 0 steps/stairs once inside the building; limited wheelchair accessible seating; wheelchair accessible washroom; gender neutral washroom; no changing table available
Website: https://staircasehamilton.com/
INDIE VENUE #4 | THE WESTDALE
INDIE VENUE #4 | THE WESTDALE
Address: 1014 King Street West, Hamilton ON, L8S 1L4
Accessibility Notes: 0 steps/stairs to access performance area or main washrooms; limited wheelchair accessible seating; wheelchair accessible washroom; gender neutral washroom (down a flight of stairs); changing table available (up a flight of stairs).
Website: https://www.thewestdale.ca/
INDIE VENUE #5 | Mosaic
INDIE VENUE #5 | MOSAIC
Address: 431 Barton Street East, Hamilton ON, L8L 2Y5
Accessibility Notes: 0 steps/stairs; wheelchair accessible seating; wheelchair accessible washroom; gender neutral washroom; no changing table available.
Website: https://mosaichamilton.ca/
Visual Fringe
REDCHURCH CAFÉ + GALLERY
REDCHURCH CAFÉ + GALLERY
Address: 68 King Street East, Hamilton ON, L8N 1A6
Accessibility Notes: Coming soon!
Website: https://www.redchurchcafe.com/
RELAY COFFEE ROASTERS
RELAY COFFEE ROASTERS
Address: 27 King William Street, Hamilton ON, L8R 1A1
Website: https://www.relaycoffee.com/
Accessibility Notes: Coming soon!
VINTAGE COFFEE ROASTERS
VINTAGE COFFEE ROASTERS
Address: 977 King Street East, Hamilton ON, L8M 1C3
Website: http://www.vintagecoffeeroasters.ca/
Accessibility Notes: Coming soon!
Visual Fringe Partners



Festival Program Pick-up Locations
Grab a physical copy of this year’s Festival Program at any one of these locations:
- The Cannon | 180 Ottawa St N
- Coach & Lantern | 384 Wilson St E, Ancaster
- Democracy Coffee House | 202 Locke St S
- Detour Cafe | 41 King St W, Dundas
- Emerald Coffee Co. | 340 Barton St E
- Mulberry Coffeehouse | 193 James St N
- Paisley Coffeehouse & Eatery | 1020 King St W
- Playhouse Cinema | 177 Sherman Ave N
- Redchurch Cafe + Gallery | 68 King St E
- Relay Coffee | 27 King William St & 27 Dundurn St N
- Tourism Hamilton | 28 James St N
- Vintage Coffee Roasters | 977 King St E
Sponsors and Partners