Accessing Fringe Venues - Hamilton Festival Theatre Company

Accessing Fringe Venues

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

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

Address: 27 Dundurn Street North, Hamilton ON, L8R 3C9

Website: https://staircasehamilton.com/

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/