The BIA will host music and entertainment performances on each
Friday Sidewalk Sounds date (May through September) from 6pm to 9pm
Saturday May 23rd, 2026 (10am - 3pm)
in conjunction with the
CAP CARE WALK & ROLL
CANCERASSIST.CA/CAREWALK
Friday June 19th, 2026 (6pm - 9pm)
Friday July 17th, 2026 (6pm - 9pm)
Friday August 21st, 2026 (6pm - 9pm)
Friday September 18th (6pm - 8pm)
Each performance by an artist from Hamilton
Each performance to run approximately 3 hours
2026 Line Up
All scheduled performances are subject to last minute changes
May 23, 2026
11 am - 2pm
11 am - 2pm
Eyes Like Opals
- Indie rock (guitar-driven structure)
- Dream pop (atmospheric, melodic, ethereal feel)
- Shoegaze elements (reverb-heavy guitars, layered textures)
Saturday, May 23
11am - 2pm
ZOETIC THEATER (front portico)
526 Concession Street
Alfie Smith
🎶 Music career highlights
- Hamilton is blessed with a wealth of great blues guitarists. None is better than Alfie Smith when it comes to the acoustic slide and he's got a voice to match."
~Graham Rockingham The Spec
CAP Parking Lot
11am - 2pm
555 Concession Street
Dave & Troy
- Pianist / keyboardist based in Hamilton
- Plays a wide mix of styles including jazz, blues, pop, classical, country,
- and boogie- woogie
- Works as a live performer for events, venues, and private gigs
- Listed in the Hamilton Musicians’ Guild database as a versatile solo musician
11am - 2pm
593 Concession
BENI WHITE
A resident of Concession Street, Frank & Sam have been providing music for Community Gatherings. A great champion for the Mountain Kidz Klub activities and Fundraising Efforts. Come meet your neighbours for a great toe tapping tunes
11am - 2pm
Pita Pit
798 Concession
FREE FUN ZONE
Games of Skill - win prizes
AT THE URBAN ZOO
546 Concession Street
theurbanzoo.ca
(@_theurbanzoo_)
11am - 2pm
OPEN MIKE KARAOKE
HAIRWAY TO HEAVEN
12NOON - 3PM
566 CONCESSION
FREE SELFIE BOOTH with
GIANT GENGGAR
BIA PATIO
534 Concession Street
SIDE WALK VENDOR MARKET
11am - 2pm (or until it gets dark)
*FREE of CHARGE
*Set up along the Concession Street Sidewalk
(in an around the concert areas)
*Tables only
*No tents
*No blocking the walkways or storefront entryway
*First Come First Served
*Family Friendly Products
(any inappropriate products will be asked to leave the site)
*Set-Up starts at 9:00am
*Food related items will need a Health Department pre-approval
[email protected]
11am - 2pm (or until it gets dark)
*FREE of CHARGE
*Set up along the Concession Street Sidewalk
(in an around the concert areas)
*Tables only
*No tents
*No blocking the walkways or storefront entryway
*First Come First Served
*Family Friendly Products
(any inappropriate products will be asked to leave the site)
*Set-Up starts at 9:00am
*Food related items will need a Health Department pre-approval
[email protected]
FOOD DRIVE
bring a non perishable donation for Mountain Kidz Klub
11am - 2pm (or until it gets dark)
CIMT COLLEGE (Alcove)
FOOD DRIVE
bring a non perishable donation for Mountain Kidz Klub
11am - 2pm (or until it gets dark)
CIMT COLLEGE (Alcove)