Creative spirits take flight at Hamilton Halton Brant’s many performing arts venues. First-class theatre, live music, dance and entertainment are on the program almost every night of the year.

Core Entertainment’s FirstOntario Concert Hall, Hamilton
Featuring year-round concerts, dance performances and live theatre, FirstOntario Concert Hall is known for its gorgeous interior and spectacular acoustics. It is also the home of the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra. In the same building, the Studio is an award-winning venue that provides an ideal setting for intimate theatre events, concerts and other live performances.

Core Entertainment’s FirstOntario Centre, Hamilton
FirstOntario Centre is one of North America’s premier entertainment venues, housing a variety of spectacular concert and sporting events each year.

Theatre Aquarius, Hamilton
Recognized as a leader in Canadian theatre, Theatre Aquarius is Hamilton’s professional theatre. It stages 148 performances of 6 mainstage productions each year at the Dofasco Centre for the Arts, which houses a fully equipped 750 seat proscenium style auditorium.

Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts, Brantford
A downtown Brantford entertainment destination since 1919, the Sanderson Centre’s magnificent design and architecture represents a remarkable past and reflects the evolution and growth of heritage and culture today.

Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts, Oakville
Enjoy live theatre, dance and music 260 nights of the year at this home of the best local and international live entertainment right in the heart of downtown Oakville.

Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Burlington
Enjoy excellent sightlines and proximity to the stage, world-class acoustics and an intimate connection to the performers on stage at the only freestanding green performing arts centre in Canada.

FirstOntario Arts Centre Milton, Milton
The FirstOntario Arts Centre Milton is the community’s cornerstone for creativity! Imagination ignites in this unique, state-of-the-art facility offering exciting performing, visual, media and literary arts experiences for all ages.


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Now thru May 20

Space to Spoon

Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum

9280 Airport Road, Mount Hope, ON, L0R 1W0

Date: Feb 8th to May 20th Opening Hours: Wed to Sun, 9:00am to 5:00pm Admission:...

Now thru January 1

Woodland Cultural Centre – Self Guided Museum Tour

Woodland Cultural Centre

184 Mohawk Street, Brantford, ON, N3T 5V6

Now thru May 29

Dance Fitness with Mindfulness & Movement

Dundas Museum & Archives

139 Park Street West, Dundas, ON, L9H 1X8

Dates: Every Wednesday and Saturday (Unless otherwise stated) Times: 7:00pm to 8:00pm Class Price: $10.00...

Now thru December 31

Home of #99 Taste Adventure

Tasty Road Trips Food Tours

Paris, Ontario

Tour Details: This tour is a five+ hour all-inclusive self-guided tour with all food, sips,...

Now thru June 30

MYndful Movement: Stretch, Gentle Yoga, Qigong, Mindfulness

Joshua Creek Heritage Art Centre

1086 Burnhamthorpe Rd E, Oakville, ON L6H 7B2

Dates & Times: Every Thursday, 7:00pm to 8:00pm Class Costs: Drop-In: $20 6 class package:...

May 11

Mother’s Day Tea: Historic Cooking Workshop

Dundurn Castle – National Historic Site

610 York Boulevard, Hamilton, ON, L8R 3H1

Date & Time: May 11th, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Event Price: $60.00 per person...

Now thru December 7

Oakville Museum Guided Tour

Oakville Museum at Erchless Estate

8 Navy Street, Oakville, ON, L6J 2Y5

Tuesday to Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. General admission by donation (Suggested $7 per...

May 10

Mom’s Night Out | Tea & Donuts Tasting Workshop

Joseph Brant Museum

1240 North Shore Boulevard East, Burlington, ON, L7S 1C5

Date & Time: May 10th, 6:00pm - 8:30pm Doors open at 6pm to enjoy a...

Now thru December 31

Brant Eats

Brant Tourism

31 Mechanic St, Paris, ON N3L 1K1

For your enjoyment all-year round!

Now thru June 1

Sung Tieu – Civic Floor

Oakville Galleries

Oakville Galleries, 120 Navy Street Oakville, ON L6J 2Z4

Dates & Times: Feb 3rd - Jun 1st, 10:00am to 5:00pm Closed on Sundays +...

Now thru September 17

Datenight Painting for 2 at Studio K2

studio k2

The Cotton Factory, DyeWorks Building, 9 Landsdowne Avenue, Hamilton

Date & Time: Third Saturday every month, 7:00pm - 10:00pm Workshop Price: $135/couple +HST includes...

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