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streetfest 2026

COME JOIN US IN A MEANINGFUL WAY!
​🎨 FREE Face Painting
🏰 FREE Access to Inflatable Bouncers
🛍️ Artisan Alley
🌟 Young Entrepreneurs Alley
🛒 Merchant Sidewalk Sale
🎪 Vendor Marketplace
🍴 Outdoor Dining
🎶 2 Stages of FREE Entertainment
🎭 Interactive Entertainment Throughout the Street
🥫 Community Food Drive
🎈 Kidz Fun Zone
Bring the whole family and celebrate community, creativity, local business, food, music, and fun for all ages!

SEE BELOW: LINE-UP BIO

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MAIN STAGE - LINE UP
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East End Closure - East 25th Street
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​The Boom Babiez

A beloved local Hamiltonian live music and open jam band. For years, the group (often associated with musicians like Benny Farrugia, Eric Bower, and Barbara Walmsley) has been a cornerstone of the city's local music





Patti Payne​

Patti’s music blends jazz and Bossa nova with expressive nuance, melodic storytelling and an intimate vocal style that draws listeners close. Her arrangements move with elegance and emotional clarity, shaping a sound that is warm, distinctive and unmistakably her own.

https://www.pattipayne.ca/​

Canuckleheads

A Legendary Tribute to Canadian Rock


​Brian Melo

​​More than a decade after releasing his last album, The Truth, Canadian Idol Season 5 winner and gold-selling recording artist Brian Melo has unveiled a new single titled “In the Air.” Featuring powerful guitar riffs and haunting vocals, “In the Air” is a rock love song that encapsulates the electric anticipation and intensity of love, narrating a profound story that lingers in the air between two hearts.

Tim Gibbons and the Swampbusters

​Steeped in a timeless blues tradition, either solo or with his band The Swampbusters, Tim evokes the music of deep roots and feeling, touching on blues, soul, and good ol' rock and roll.

Low Down Dirty Mojos

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  • Adult Contemporary
  • R&B
  • Rock

Trickbag

​"a flawless musical experience that lovers of the blues will savour."

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BIA STAGE - LINE UP
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West End Closure - Upper Wentworth Street
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The Gryphon Vocal Ensemble (GVE) is a dynamic, auditioned children's and youth choir based at Annunciation of Our Lord Catholic Elementary School in Hamilton, Ontario


11:15 a.m


Beni White

 ​This duo is no stranger to Concession Street!      12:00 p.m

A regular on the Concession Street Event scene getting the audience dancing and having a good time

RonGuttman              1:00 p.m

has been delivering premium magical entertainment for all types of audiences for almost 30 years


JUMPSATIONS - Rope Skipping Extravaganza       
​1:45 p.m


Jumpsations, a non-profit jump rope club, has been a vital part of the Hamilton recreational sports forum since it was founded in 2000. We offer recreational and competitive jump rope programs for local residents. As part of our community-based philosophy, we also perform demonstrations at local events as well as at businesses and schools


THE URBAN ZOO                 

​  11:45 a.m      2:30 pm      4:40 p.m


Located at 546 Concession Street
​The business was established in 2006 and has become well known in the Concession Street community for:
  • Exotic and specialty pets
  • Pet food and supplies
  • Bird and reptile expertise
  • Pet spa and hotel services
  • Community involvement in Hamilton events and BIA activities 

Zumba with Valerie                        3:40 p.m

“Zumba with Valerie”  a Hamilton-based fitness and dance program led by Valerie Spring, a certified Zumba instructor who runs community-oriented Zumba classes on the Hamilton Mountain, particularly around Concession Street.
She promotes an inclusive environment welcoming “all bodies, genders and abilities,” and offers both in-person and virtual classes. 

STEPS DANCE STUDIO 25           

  4:00 P.M

They teach a variety of dance styles including:
  • Ballet
  • Jazz
  • Tap
  • Hip hop
  • Acro
  • Lyrical
  • Musical theatre
The studio is located at:
1030 Upper James Street, Hamilton, Ontario


TEX REXMAN                                         5:00 P.M

ON THE STREET SHOW - ongoing

A Rootin' Tootin' Wild West Comedy Show that's fun for your whole Family, Bandit Posse or Horse!
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ON THE STREET - ENTERTAINMENT
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HULA WAHINES

  • “HULA Wahines Adults 55+ Hawaiian Dance Company.”
  • They have participated in community events and festivals around Hamilton, including Concession Street activities.
  • Artistic Director  Liz Pascual, a fitness and Hawaiian dance instructor in Hamilton.
  • Their activities include Hawaiian dance classes, cultural performances, and senior fitness/community programming. 

Dueling Weapons Academy of Renaissance Fencing

​Dueling Weapons Academy of Renaissance Fencing — often shortened to DWARF — is a volunteer-run Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) club based in Barrie, Ontario. The organization teaches historical sword fighting and Renaissance-era combat systems using reconstructed techniques from original European fencing manuals.
Their focus includes:
  • Renaissance fencing    Longsword combat
  • Rapier and dagger techniques   Historical martial arts research
  • Controlled sparring and drills   Safe training practices

NOISE POLLUTION ROCK SCHOOL 

Noise Pollution Rock School is a Hamilton-based rock music school for kids and teens focused on hands-on band performance, songwriting, and learning rock music in a fun, non-traditional environment. The school is run by Matt Ellis and teaches guitar, bass, drums, and vocals.
Their approach is different from traditional conservatory-style music lessons:
  • Students learn by playing real songs right away
  • Younger students rotate instruments to discover what they enjoy
  • Older students form bands and perform together
  • Students also write and record original music 

Office Hours
Monday - Friday
​8:30 am - 4:30

Please make an appointment to book a meeting.  Oftentimes I work off site.

Telephone

289-933-8899

Email

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  • VACANCY
  • VOLUNTEERS WELCOME
  • What's Happening NOW!
    • 2026 Events
    • SIDEWALK SOUNDS 2026
    • STREETFEST 2026
    • K-POP SINGALONG
    • BIA Fashion Show
    • Fashion Show - Pre Show Glam
    • FASHION SHOW -RUNWAY FEATURES
    • Easter Parade 2026
    • SIDEWALK SOUNDS 2025
  • Business Directory
    • Occupancy/Vacancy
    • Food
    • Late Night
    • Breakfast
    • Vegan/Vegetarian Options
    • SHOP
    • Entertainment & Fitness
    • Beauty
    • Professional Services
    • Health And Wellness
    • Community Partners
  • Seven Sacred Grandfather Teachings Mural
  • Black History Audio Tour
  • About the BIA
    • What is a BIA
    • History of our Street
    • Market Assessment
    • Current Board
    • Meetings >
      • Agendas 2026
      • Minutes >
        • February 2026 ED Report
        • March 2026 Minutes
        • April 2026 Minutes
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        • Oct 2024 Minutes - AGM
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