CUMBIA: Fiestas Patrias de Chile
Andthenyou, 145 Main St E
Thursday, September 18
10pm-2am
Join us on September 18th for a vibrant night of Cumbia rhythms and Chilean pride. We'll be spinning a rich blend of vinyl classics and digital sets to keep the dance floor alive all night long. Sounds by DJ Chew, Blockletter.wav, and El Gabo. Come ready to celebrate culture, community, and connection as we transform the space into a sonic journey through latin soundscapes. GENRES: CUMBIA, DANCE, LATIN GROOVES, REMIXES, LATIN HOUSE. 19+. Cover TBA.
Line Dance Fridays
Studio-G Hamilton, 126 James St N, Second Floor
Friday, September 19
7-9pm
Line dancing on the first and third Fridays of each month, including lessons with Jennifer. New and experienced dancers are all welcome! Lessons progress from Beginner to Improver/Intermediate, and Jen will always build on what we have learned last time. Make friends, learn a skill, and find out that exercise can be fun! $15 at the door. DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Lose Yourself Fridays
Club Absinthe, 32 Hess St South
Friday, September 19
9pm-2am
DJ Todd G on deck, spinning the best hits and throwbacks all night long. The city is banging – let's get it going. 19+. $5 (ladies free before 11). DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
DECADES video dance party
Decades Dance Party at Doors Pub (upstairs), 56 Hess St S
Friday, September 19
10pm-1am
The third Decades Dance Party, by Dr. Abstract in collaboration with Dsptch. Dance to projected music videos from the sixties, seventies, eighties, nineties, and naughts! Genres: Psychedelic, Mod, Punk, Disco, Goth, New Wave, Britpop, Indi, Alternative, Electronica, Rave. $10. DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Disco Night w/ DJ Donna Lovejoy
Andthenyou, 145 Main St E
Friday, September 19
10pm-2am
The mirror ball is spinning, the bassline is thick, and the groove is unstoppable. Step into a night dedicated to the roots of the dance floor: soul, funk, and disco, served on vinyl and played the way it was meant to be heard. Guiding the journey is Hamilton's own DJ Donna Lovejoy, a seasoned selector with decades of crate-digging and dance floor wisdom, bringing heat that only a true veteran can deliver. Expect deep cuts, timeless classics, and the kind of energy that keeps bodies moving until last call. GENRES: DISCO, FUNK & SOUL, CLASSICS, DANCE, FEEL GOOD. 19+. Cover TBA.
Kiki
Kiki Party Hamilton at Ringside (behind Architect Hair Design), 324 James St N
Friday, September 19
10pm-late
Kiki is more than just a queer-oriented dance party; it's a monthly celebration of 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion, a safe and accessible space where everyone under the rainbow umbrella is invited to come as they are, embrace their authenticity, and have an unforgettable time. Hosted by Daniel and Noel: Daniel, known as "The Bear Dan", a longtime promoter in Hamilton and a passionate advocate for the vibrant gay community, and Noel the fabulous Noella DeVille, the one and only Miss Hamilton Pride Forever™, a beloved drag queen who lights up every room she enters. This time we have DJ DJ Zippertits hitting the decks, and drag shows by Chimaera and King Indee. Note: This is a queer-oriented event but everyone is welcome except for bigots. $15 at the door, cash only (no ATM on site though there's a BMO ATM nearby). For additional information see the organizer's posts on Instagram. (OutDancingHamilton lists dance-focused events; please note that in addition to dancing this event also includes other elements that may or may not interest you.) DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Oktoberfest
Germania Club, 863 King St E
Saturday, September 20
3pm-midnight with dancing mostly in the evening
Oktoberfest in the Hammer is coming! Mark your calendars and get ready for great food, cold beer, and plenty of fun! Live entertainment by The New Tones, with special guest Walter Ostanek, the Polka King. Bring your friends and family for an unforgettable night of music, dancing, and community spirit. Prost! Advance tickets $20+fee=$22.63 at Eventbrite. Or $25 at the door. DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Urban Cowboy Line Dancing
Collective Arts Brewing, 207 Burlington St E (left side of building)
Saturday, September 20
7-11pm
Join us on the patio at Collective Arts! Come join in on the fun and dance the night away, with full bar and food available to order. No cover, and free line-dancing lessons by Arun every 30 minutes. Lessons will be beginner-based with open line dancing on the breaks; drop-ins welcome. Accompanied teens and kids are allowed; we just ask that everyone is responsible and respectful of the other dancers. DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
A Side B Side
Handsome Dave's, 61 Young St
Saturday, September 20
10pm-1am
A SIDE B SIDE is an in-person dance party with the duo of Dave (Risky Business) & Amy on the decks. A dual of danceable hits & the deep deep cuts. Small dance floor for a cozy neighbourhood experience. No cover. DETAILS (INSTAGRAM; EARLIER EVENT BUT SAME THING EXCEPT THAT START TIME IS NOW 10PM NOT 9PM)
Official McMaster Homecoming Concert Afterparty
Andthenyou, 145 Main St E
Saturday, September 20
10pm-2am
Cait x SZCZEPANO + KEZSELO + special guests. Genres: UKG, remixes, dance, club, anthems. Other details TBA. 19+. Cover TBA.
Social Swing Dance
Steel City Swing Dance at Melrose United Church, 86 Homewood Ave.
Thursday, September 25
6:30-8:45pm
Come get bit by the swing bug at our Thursday Socials! We offer a beginner lesson to get you in the swing of things before we let you loose on the dance floor! Our DJ will have you jumpin' all night long! Beginner lesson 6:30-7, dancing 7-8:45. No partner required! We recommend wearing comfortable indoor footwear such as sneakers, and bring lots of water. $10. DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Fascination Dark DJ Night
Andthenyou, 145 Main St E
Thursday, September 25
10pm-late
Hosted by Honey Boiler, experience the best Queer-Run Inclusive Goth night in Hamilton. Dress in your darkest leather and dance like no one is watching. DJs: Hate Mior (Toronto) and Osito (Hamilton). Plus dance performance by Eshe (Hamilton) and drag show by Sir Dinkus Thee Clown (Hamilton). Genres: INDUSTRIAL, GOTH, POST-PUNK, DARKWAVE, DARK 80s, TECHNO, DRAG SHOW. 19+. Tickets at Eventbrite. (OutDancingHamilton lists dance-focused events; please note that in addition to dancing this event also includes other elements that may or may not interest you.) DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Ciel: Live
Andthenyou, 145 Main St E
Friday, September 26
10pm-2am
Xi'an, China-born and Toronto, Canada-based Ciel is renowned as one of the most innovative artists in electronic music. Her acclaimed discography of solo and collaborative releases on prestige labels (!K7, NAFF, Peach Discs, etc) includes her 2023 debut LP Homesick, which she toured live internationally in 2024. Celebrated for her adventurous, protean DJing style, Ciel has played venues including fabric, Robert Johnson, Smartbar, Berghain Panorama Bar and Nowadays, and at beloved festivals such as Draaimolen, Dimensions and MUTEK. She's also an outspoken advocate for equity and social justice in electronic music, values that are inextricable from her work as a producer, DJ, label boss (Parallel Minds) and radio host (Rinse FM). Joining Ciel on the decks is Hamilton's own Dunaway. 19+. Advance tickets $11.30 at RA, or at the door (price TBA). DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Urban Cowboy Line Dancing
Collective Arts Brewing, 207 Burlington St E (left side of building)
Saturday, September 27
7-11pm
Join us on the patio at Collective Arts! Come join in on the fun and dance the night away, with full bar and food available to order. No cover, and free line-dancing lessons by Arun every 30 minutes. Lessons will be beginner-based with open line dancing on the breaks; drop-ins welcome. Accompanied teens and kids are allowed; we just ask that everyone is responsible and respectful of the other dancers. DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Saturday Latin Social
Studio-G Latin Dance Hamilton, 126 James St N, Second Floor
Saturday, September 27
7:30pm-1am
In our main dance hall, a full club lesson (optional) at 8pm then Latin dancing to 1am with DJ: Salsa, Bachata, Cha Cha, Merengue. $20 with lesson or $15 without. DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Outer Limits: 60s+70s+80s at 45rpm
Jason The 45 Selector at Ooey Gooey's, 107 George St
Saturday, September 27
9:30pm-2am
Join me, Jason The 45 Selector (Ram Jam, Right On!) as I play 60s-80s exclusively on 45 rpm vinyl, a perfectly curated selection ranging from 60s/70s soul, funk, reggae, rock, glam, punk, surf, garage, and everything in between! The crowd decides the soundtrack as I NEVER play pre-selected sets. We go with the flow and it's a different gig every time! Cheap Beers! Great Food! Fantastic Music! Amazing Atmosphere! $10.
Line Dance Fridays
Studio-G Hamilton, 126 James St N, Second Floor
Friday, October 3
7-9pm
Line dancing on the first and third Fridays of each month, including lessons with Jennifer. New and experienced dancers are all welcome! Lessons progress from Beginner to Improver/Intermediate, and Jen will always build on what we have learned last time. Make friends, learn a skill, and find out that exercise can be fun! $15 at the door. DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Rave Against the Machine
Location TBA
Saturday, October 4
8pm-2am
Don't Get Caught in Line. An independent rave production by Andthenyou and Dropspot. Tickets at Eventbrite (early bird $11.98, then $17.31, then $22.63).
Risky Business 80s Night
The Corktown (ground-floor stage), 175 Young St
Saturday, October 4
9pm-1am
Vinyl-only DJs MARK & DMurk host the best 80s party in the city. As always, DJ DMurk gets the party started at 9:00pm and then DJ MARK takes over the vinyl reins at 11:00pm until close. Slip into those stone-washed Calvin Kleins, gel your hair and spritz on a little Polo cologne and come on down! FREE retro '80s candy and party favours will be available (while supplies last) and Julie Fazooli will be in the house to take pics of all the dance floor fun, and Kate will also be welcoming you at the door and will bring her handmade, all natural Super Citrus scent – custom-made for Risky Biz! – to make the night smell so freeeesssh! Hope you can make it down to celebrate the rad '80s decade with us! 19+. Advance tickets at Eventbrite.ca ($10 plus $2.19 fee), or $10 at the door. DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Sunday Latin Social
Studio-G Latin Dance Hamilton, 126 James St N, Second Floor
Sunday, October 12
7:30-11pm
Latin dancing with DJ. Occasional warm-up lesson. $10 at the door. DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Line Dance Fridays
Studio-G Hamilton, 126 James St N, Second Floor
Friday, October 17
7-9pm
Line dancing on the first and third Fridays of each month, including lessons with Jennifer. New and experienced dancers are all welcome! Lessons progress from Beginner to Improver/Intermediate, and Jen will always build on what we have learned last time. Make friends, learn a skill, and find out that exercise can be fun! $15 at the door. DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
999ADJ with D.ITTO, TJ TRAXX
Andthenyou, 145 Main St E
Friday, October 17
10pm-2am
Good music all night long, ... maybe some techno, some house, some jungle who knows! Come and see! DJs: 999ADJ (Toronto) with D.ITTO (Toronto) and TJ Traxx (Toronto). 19+. Advance tickets (early bird $5.50) at RA, or at the door (price TBA). DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Sunday Latin Social
Studio-G Latin Dance Hamilton, 126 James St N, Second Floor
Sunday, October 19
7:30-11pm
Latin dancing with DJ. Occasional warm-up lesson. $10 at the door. DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
2010s w/ Tdesu
Andthenyou, 145 Main St E
Thursday, October 23
10pm-2am
We welcome back the very talented TDESU (TO) to our underground party lair, who is ready to make our bodies and hips shake & groove to his unique smooth blends and twists. Come as you are, have delicious drinks and enjoy the vibes! More details will be added here once available. 19+. Cover TBA.
Kingdom Fridays 30th Anniversary
Club Absinthe, 32 Hess St South
Friday, October 24
9pm-3am
Celebrating 30yrs of Friday nights that kicked off the weekend! 90s & 2000s Alternative Bangers with live-to-air DJs Dwight Hybrid and Paul Dhingra, and special guest DJ TJ (Kingdom Amazon Room) from 9pm to 10:30pm. Throwing it back to the fave Friday Alternative Club Night that shook the golden horseshoe ground one more time. Every Friday night we were Live-To-Air on 102.1 The Edge with our good friend, and yours, MC Martin Streek and DJs Paul Dhingra and Dwight Hybrid from the legendary NRG/Kingdom Club at the corner of Brant & Plains roads. "Get down here and hang with us!" We'll be celebrating the Martin, music, friends, and memories one more time at Club Absinthe in Hamilton. Making a significant donation to CAMH in Martin's name from each ticket sold. See you all Friday, October 24th at 9pm! Special thank you to the Marotta family for the trust and blessing to stage and host this night. 19+. Tickets at kingdom30.eventbrite.ca ($17.55 until sold out then $20), or cash at the door $25. DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Saturday Latin Social
Studio-G Latin Dance Hamilton, 126 James St N, Second Floor
Saturday, October 25
7:30pm-1am
In our main dance hall, a full club lesson (optional) at 8pm then Latin dancing to 1am with DJ: Salsa, Bachata, Cha Cha, Merengue. $20 with lesson or $15 without. DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Risky Business 80s Night
The Corktown (ground-floor stage), 175 Young St
Saturday, November 1
9pm-1am
DJs MARK & DMurk host the best 80s party in the city. As always, DJ DMurk gets the party started at 9:00pm and then DJ MARK takes over the vinyl reins at 11:00pm until close. 19+. Advance tickets TBA ($10 plus $1.98 s/c), or $10 at the door.
Sunday Latin Social
Studio-G Latin Dance Hamilton, 126 James St N, Second Floor
Sunday, November 2
7:30-11pm
Latin dancing with DJ. Occasional warm-up lesson. $10 at the door. DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Line Dance Fridays
Studio-G Hamilton, 126 James St N, Second Floor
Friday, November 7
7-9pm
Line dancing on the first and third Fridays of each month, including lessons with Jennifer. New and experienced dancers are all welcome! Lessons progress from Beginner to Improver/Intermediate, and Jen will always build on what we have learned last time. Make friends, learn a skill, and find out that exercise can be fun! $15 at the door. DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Sunday Latin Social
Studio-G Latin Dance Hamilton, 126 James St N, Second Floor
Sunday, November 9
7:30-11pm
Latin dancing with DJ. Occasional warm-up lesson. $10 at the door. DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Sunday Latin Social
Studio-G Latin Dance Hamilton, 126 James St N, Second Floor
Sunday, November 16
7:30-11pm
Latin dancing with DJ. Occasional warm-up lesson. $10 at the door. DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Line Dance Fridays
Studio-G Hamilton, 126 James St N, Second Floor
Friday, November 21
7-9pm
Line dancing on the first and third Fridays of each month, including lessons with Jennifer. New and experienced dancers are all welcome! Lessons progress from Beginner to Improver/Intermediate, and Jen will always build on what we have learned last time. Make friends, learn a skill, and find out that exercise can be fun! $15 at the door. DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Saturday Latin Social
Studio-G Latin Dance Hamilton, 126 James St N, Second Floor
Saturday, November 22
7:30pm-1am
In our main dance hall, a full club lesson (optional) at 8pm then Latin dancing to 1am with DJ: Salsa, Bachata, Cha Cha, Merengue. $20 with lesson or $15 without. DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Line Dance Fridays
Studio-G Hamilton, 126 James St N, Second Floor
Friday, December 5
7-9pm
Line dancing on the first and third Fridays of each month, including lessons with Jennifer. New and experienced dancers are all welcome! Lessons progress from Beginner to Improver/Intermediate, and Jen will always build on what we have learned last time. Make friends, learn a skill, and find out that exercise can be fun! $15 at the door. DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Sunday Latin Social
Studio-G Latin Dance Hamilton, 126 James St N, Second Floor
Sunday, December 7
7:30-11pm
Latin dancing with DJ. Occasional warm-up lesson. $10 at the door. DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Sunday Latin Social
Studio-G Latin Dance Hamilton, 126 James St N, Second Floor
Sunday, December 14
7:30-11pm
Latin dancing with DJ. Occasional warm-up lesson. $10 at the door. DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Line Dance Fridays
Studio-G Hamilton, 126 James St N, Second Floor
Friday, December 19
7-9pm
Line dancing on the first and third Fridays of each month, including lessons with Jennifer. New and experienced dancers are all welcome! Lessons progress from Beginner to Improver/Intermediate, and Jen will always build on what we have learned last time. Make friends, learn a skill, and find out that exercise can be fun! $15 at the door. DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Sunday Latin Social
Studio-G Latin Dance Hamilton, 126 James St N, Second Floor
Sunday, December 21
7:30-11pm
Latin dancing with DJ. Occasional warm-up lesson. $10 at the door. DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Saturday Latin Social
Studio-G Latin Dance Hamilton, 126 James St N, Second Floor
Saturday, December 27
7:30pm-1am
In our main dance hall, a full club lesson (optional) at 8pm then Latin dancing to 1am with DJ: Salsa, Bachata, Cha Cha, Merengue. $20 with lesson or $15 without. DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)