With 12 days of FREE events, Fringe Boulevard is the living, beating heart of the festival – and the place to celebrate the weird, wild, and wonderful Hamilton Fringe community!
Located on King William St at James St N, Fringe Boulevard transforms the street into a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly hub filled with music, dance, vendors, drag, film, painting, and performance. Best of all? All the programming is FREE!! Drop by anytime 10AM – 11PM to say hi and check out what we’ve got going on.
While you’re there, make sure to pay a visit to our incredible neighbors along the Boulevard! sariKNOTsari, The Mule, The French, HAMBRGR, Undefined, The Standard, Electric Diner, Parma, and Piccolo are just a few of the many amazing businesses along the strip that are celebrating the Fringe Festival with us.
Photo by Tone Bailey
Foodie Fringe
Thursday-Sunday (July 16-19 & 23-26)
5PM-10PM
Each night, Fringe Boulevard hosts a rotating lineup of two local restaurants serving curated menus created especially for Fringe audiences. Grab dinner, discover a new favourite spot, and enjoy great food alongside the energy and excitement of Fringe Boulevard.
Neechie Boulevard
Saturday, July 18, 2026
10AM-11PM
An entire day on Fringe Boulevard dedicated to Indigenous Programming, fully dreamed up and realized by Indigenous community members. Join us for a day celebrating Indigeneity in Hamilton with workshops, performances and local vendors. 2026 Neechie Boulevard Curators: Grace Lamarche, Tara Sky, and Jordan Carrier.
Kids Club Fun Day
Saturday, July 25, 2026
10AM-4PM
It’s one big day of FREE family-friendly Fringe events! Do you know a kid or teen who loves making art and performing? With music, dance, painting, and tons more, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Younger kids can check out a Family Fringe show featuring local favorites, then take part in arts & crafts workshops and activities. Later, older kids and teens can belt out the hits at kid’s karaoke, or check out the kid-led marketplace for young entrepreneurs and artisans.
Photo by Dave Pijuan-Nomura
Fringe Boulevard Daily Highlights
- Wed July 15 | Opening Night Kick-Off After-Party
- Thu July 16 | Films On The Fringe: Shorts Showcase and more!
- Fri July 17 | Comedy, Drag Performances, and more!
- Sat July 18 | Neechie Boulevard: Full Day Takeover
- Sun July 19 | Bob Ross Paint-Along, Fringe Fight Night, and more!
- Mon July 20 | Heated Rivalry Trivia and more!
- Tue July 21 | The 1st Annual Fringe Boulevard Spelling Bee and more!
- Wed July 22 | Films on the Fringe: Sidewalk Cinema and more!
- Thu July 23 | Lessons & Salsa Party w/ SalsaSoul and more!
- Fri July 24 | Live-Band Karaoke presented by Findlay Law and more!
- Sat July 25 | Kids Club, Bands on the Boulevard, and more!
- Sun July 26 | Closing Night Awards and more!
(And this is just the tip of the Fringe Boulevard iceberg – we’ll be updating this page in the coming weeks with lots more programming!)
Photo by Dave Pijuan-Nomura
Shorts Showcase Shortlist Selected!
Becoming directed by Lydia Adunola
Carry My Couch directed by Christopher Lawrence and Katie Lawrence
Cherry directed by Shaun Soutar
From the Ashes directed by Lucy Sanci
Got A Light? directed by Matt Lishman
Nicky Nine Doors directed by Minsoo Koh and Jenna Schaefer
They Are Killing Us… by Maurice Cormier
Curious to see what the buzz is about? Join us for a FREE screening Thursday, July 16 at 9PM at Fringe Boulevard, hosted by the incredible Jennifer Walton. And be the first to find out the winners as chosen by our amazing jury: Yasith Weerasinghe, Rebecca Applebaum, and Todd Brown!
Thanks to Downtown Hamilton BIA for sponsoring this event!
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