Come to town for the Hamilton Fringe – the biggest, boldest 12-day arts festival in the Greater Hamilton Area. We return to this historic Ontario city for our 21st year.
Running July 16-27, 2025, this city-wide event boasts 50+ shows from around the world, taking place in 12+ iconic Hamilton venues.
Our Fringe Benefits Partners
Here's a list of the fine businesses who are supporting the Fringe Benefits Button campaign throughout July 2024!
Brothers Grimm Bistro | 193 King St E
An European inspired cellar bistro located in the heart of downtown Hamilton. Open Wednesday to Saturday 5:00pm to 11:00pm.
Snooty Fox Pub | 1011 King St W
- 10% OFF all menu items
Grain & Grit Beer Co. | 11 Ewan Rd
- 10% OFF 12oz pours in the taproom
Studio 205 | 205 King Street E
- FREE americano with purchase
Vintage Soul Geek | 279 King St E + 150 James St N
- 10% OFF everything in store
Café Oranje | 312 King St E
- 10% OFF Food and Drinks
Pretty Grit | 128 James St N
- 10% OFF anything in store
J. H. Gordon Books | 314 King St E
- 15% OFF any in-store purchase
The Bard and Bear | 237 James St N
- 50% OFF game covers
Pintoh by Chef Keng | 21 John St N
- 2 for 1 appetizers
Daddy’s Plastic | 148 James St N
- 10% OFF anything in store
Bardo Locke St. | 258 Locke St S
- 10% OFF Food and Drinks
Bardo James St. | 14 James St N
- 10% OFF Food and Drinks
Toby’s Good Eats | 110 King St W
- 10% OFF Food and Drinks
Check back often–we're adding new partners every day!
2023 Fringe Benefits Button
Artists from Ontario, across Canada, and around the globe offer up a diverse lineup of live comedy, plays, music, dance, art, film, family fare, and more.
Situated between Toronto and the Niagara region, Hamilton provides a unique backdrop for this exciting performance festival. Visitors can make a day trip to explore the city’s renowned waterfalls, earning Hamilton’s reputation as the Waterfall Capital of Canada. Once downtown, attendees can immerse themselves in the heart of the Fringe by attending shows at historic venues such as the Players’ Guild of Hamilton, with a dark and wild history dating back to 1878, or The Westdale, a newly-restored 1935 art deco marvel.
Tickets are priced at an affordable $14 per show, allowing adventurous Fringers to take in multiple performances without breaking the bank. The Fringe Boulevard Outdoor Patio offers free events and entertainment every night, creating a space for mingling and enjoying a pint with Hamilton Fringe artists.
You can take in our new free walking tour of downtown Hamilton, Fringe On The Streets. A reimagined, immersive walking tour along the King William–James St corridor, audiences will experience the city through live art and performance. Hop on or off anywhere along the 90-minute route as we bring you six thrilling performances to animate the city. There’s never been a tour of Downtown Hamilton quite like this!
Check out Fringe Boulevard – our outdoor patio in an exclusive, pedestrian-only area on King William at James. It’s a space to gather, relax, and celebrate the Hamilton Fringe community. Come sample some of the authentic Hamilton culinary and beverage offerings our partners along the Boulevard – including Electric Diner, Undefined, The French, Berkeley North, Piccolo, and more! The Relay Boulevard Bar opens after 6pm for those looking for a chance to take advantage of our licensed outdoor patio. Fringe Boulevard is also the venue for the Hamilton Fringe Opening Night Kick-Off, Keeping Six Open Mic night, karaoke, music, dance, Films on the Fringe: Shorts Showcase, the Spark teen show, the Kids Club Fun Day (Sat July 28), and more. And all our outdoor programming is FREE!
Check back after June 10 for event details and to buy your Hamilton Fringe Festival tickets.
We’ll see you at the Fringe!
HFTco partners with Westjet and the Sheraton Hamilton Hotel to help you find the most affordable rates when visiting Hamilton. Take advantage of these discounts provided only to festival attendees:
Sheraton Hamilton Hotel
For attendees coming from out of town, Sheraton Hamilton is offering the following rates to Fringe goers looking to book a room between July 18th and 29th.
Traditional Guestroom rate: $139 + tax
Deluxe King Corner Guestroom rate: $159 + tax
Club Level Guestroom rate: $179 + tax (Rate includes complimentary breakfast and evening canapés in the Club Lounge for Club Level Guests only).
To access this discount, you must complete an online form. Directions on how to book will be emailed to you following the completion of the form.
Travel
WestJet Airlines
We are able to offer 5% off Econo* and 10% off EconoFlex and Premium fares for travel within Canada and 2% off Econo*, 5% off EconoFlex and 10% off Premium base fares for guests travelling Trans-border into and out of Toronto or Hamilton. To take advantage of this offer, you will need the discount code. Please click here to make a booking online.
Travel from:
July 11, 2022 to August 5, 2022
February 1, 2023 to March 1, 2023
HFTco partners with Westjet and the Sheraton Hamilton Hotel to help you find the most affordable rates when visiting Hamilton. Take advantage of these discounts provided only to festival attendees:
Sheraton Hamilton Hotel
For attendees coming from out of town, Sheraton Hamilton is offering the following rates to Fringe goers looking to book a room between July 17th and 28th.
Traditional Guestroom rate: $169 + tax
To access this discount, you must complete an online form. Directions on how to book will be emailed to you following the completion of the form. Bookings must be confirmed before July 2, 2024.
