Urban Cowboy Line Dancing
Bridgeworks, 200 Caroline St N
Thursday, April 3
From 6:30PM
Line dancing with Urban Cowboy Line Dancing. Come learn the basics with beginner lessons every 30 minutes and strut your stuff during the breaks with all requests open linedancing. Tickets $14.99 (including s/c and HST) at bridgeworks.ca. DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Line Dancing Fridays
Studio-G Hamilton, 126 James St N, Second Floor
Friday, April 4
6:30PM-8:30PM
Line dancing on the first Friday of each month, including lessons with Jennifer. New and experienced dancers are all welcome! Lessons With Jennifer will progress from beginner to Improver/Intermediate for the duration. We do this the first Friday of every month, and Jen will always build on what we have learned last time...come dance with us every month. Make friends, learn a skill, and find out that exercise can be fun! $15 at the door.
Opening reception for art exhibition: Why Do I Never See You at the Club?
Cannon Gallery (Hamilton Artists Inc.), 155 James Street North
Friday, April 4
7PM-9PM
With corporate/nationalist interests increasingly co-opting dance music's "Peace, Love, Unity, Respect (PLUR)" aesthetics for capital gain and as a means to legitimize state violence, "Why Do I Never See You at the Club?" explores how people use dance-music to build local knowledge and create opportunities that serve our community's needs for play, connection, skill-sharing, and placemaking. Curated by Places and featuring local Hamilton artists, Why Do I Never See You at the Club? is a multimedia project that explores and celebrates dance music culture through nightlife memorabilia, photography, collage, and video works. The event-driven exhibition invites you to film screenings on global rave culture; panel discussions on party organizing and safety in club spaces; workshops for the shy and dance-curious; weekly broadcasts featuring local selectors; and a living library of found objects offering a glimpse into Hamilton's history of dance music culture – all anchored by a DIY DJ altar station for live playing and sonic exploration. We create the club we want to go. This exhibit turns the gaze toward the dancefloor/gallery for (un)familiar modes of participation – watching, listening, mixing, mingling, jumping, creating breathing, thinking, dancing, and connecting. Free admission. DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Fruit Salad - Spring Fling
Fruit Salad at Bridgeworks, 200 Caroline St N
Friday, April 4
8PM-12:30AM
Yay for spring things to look forward too! Up next, a cute party with DJ NB'D and Slamboxxx! WooHoo! Let's be gay and celebrate it together! Fruit Salad aims to respond to the lack of spaces for lesbians, queer & questioning women and femmes, trans femme, trans masc, gender non-conforming folks and their friends. Including with dance parties! Tickets $20, here. DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Salsa Bachata Fridays
Elite Latin Dance at 566 Concession St
Friday, April 4
8:30PM-late
Beginner lesson at 8:30pm, then dance the night away to 45% Salsa - 45% Bachata - 10% Cha Cha. $10.
Lose Yourself Fridays
Club Absinthe, 32 Hess St South
Friday, April 4
9PM-late
Introducing a new monthly staple: Lose Yourself Fridays! DJs Todd G and Jooce will be spinning all vinyl, all night, bringing you the greatest hits of the Y2K era to keep you dancing till dawn. This marks our first Friday reopening after three long years, and you already know: it's gonna be packed. DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Young Teesh
Andthenyou, 145 Main St E
Friday, April 4
10PM-2AM
SHE'S BACK!! Hailing from Toronto, Young Teesh is a dynamic DJ renowned for her infectious energy and eclectic mixes that seamlessly blend club sounds with rapid-fire beats. Her unique style has made her a standout in the city's vibrant music scene. Young Teesh has graced prominent stages, including a live set at Boiler Room Toronto, amongst many showcases around the continents. Genres: open format for open hearts, dance, deep grooves, remixes, eclectic, high energy. 19+. Cover TBA.
Risky Business 80s Night
The Corktown, 175 Young St
Saturday, April 5
9PM-1AM
DJs Mark & DMurk host the best 80s party in the city, now (with the closing of the Casbah) at The Corktown, ground-floor stage. 19+. $10 – advance tickets here, or at the door. DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Da Bomb, Hamilton's All-'90s Party
Mills Hardware, 95 King St E
Saturday, April 5
9PM-late
Da Bomb is Hamilton's only monthly all-'90s throwbacks party – club bangers, pop chartbusters, hip-hop anthems, and other big, shiny tunes. Dance the night away to all your nostalgic favourites, with sounds provided by DJ Todd G! Presented by Mills Hardware and Dr. Disc. 19+. Free if you RSVP in advance at millshardware.ca. DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Outer Limits: 60s+70s at 45rpm
Jason The 45 Selector at Ooey Gooey's, 107 George St
Saturday, April 5
9PM-late
Join me for the new and improved Outer Limits featuring the best records of the 60s & 70s (...mostly...) played at 45rpm on original vinyl! Soul, Funk, Reggae, Punk, Garage, Rock, Glam, New Wave, Rockabilly and MORE. It's music to your ear holes! Come dance, come have a drink, come vibe with your host Jason The 45 Selector and others with fine taste in music like yourself! $10. DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Music Night & Dance Party
Smokestack Gallery, 270 Sherman Ave N (Cotton Factory), 2nd floor
Saturday, April 5
Dance party 9PM-12AM
MUSIC NIGHT AND DANCE PARTY! Book your calendars to see the Ver Sands art show, catch some music, and dance. 8pm live music and video installation from Jamie Lawson, then 9pm-12am dance party with DJs Nathan Carson, Decchio (Adrian Vecchio) & Choonraider. Laine's going to get the disco ball going so can't miss that. DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Sunday Social Latin dance
Studio-G Latin Dance Hamilton, 126 James St N, Second Floor
Sunday, April 6
7:30PM-11PM
Latin dancing with DJ (more details will be added here once available). $10 at the door. DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Social Swing Dance
Steel City Swing Dance at Melrose United Church, 86 Homewood Ave.
Thursday, April 10
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)
Salsa Bachata Fridays
Elite Latin Dance at 566 Concession St
Friday, April 11
8:30PM-late
Beginner lesson at 8:30pm, then dance the night away to 45% Salsa - 45% Bachata - 10% Cha Cha. $10.
"Therapy" dark/alt rave
Vertagogo, 1385 Main St E
Friday, April 11
9PM-late
Presented by Dark.Hamilton: join us for a night filled with dark, energetic sounds – from industrial and rave to nu-metal, EDM, trance, dubstep, drum and bass, and techno. With DJs Psygore and Kryogenix. 19+; P.L.U.R.; dress code is BLACK. $10. DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
YungShrimpTempura: Baile-Funk
Andthenyou, 145 Main St E
Friday, April 11
10PM-2AM
@yungshrimptempura (Toronto) is back in Hamilton for an incredible night of Brazilian Funk/Baile/Dance/Ass Shakers/Remixes. 19+. Cover TBA.
Urban Cowboy Line Dancing
Collective Arts Brewing, 207 Burlington St E (left side of building)
Saturday, April 12
7PM-11PM
Urban Cowboy Line Dancing has expanded to Hamilton! Come join in on the fun and dance the night away with your favorite food and beverage options available. No cover, and free line-dancing lessons every 30 minutes. Accompanied teens and kids are allowed; we just ask that everyone is responsible and respectful of the other dancers.
Wax Poetic: All Records, All Night
Andthenyou, 145 Main St E
Saturday, April 12
10PM-2AM
Wax Poetic is back! Join us in the underground and surround yourself in house music all night long. All vinyl records, all night, from your local crate diggers DJ Decchio & Choonraider. We'll warm up the night with some funk, get into some disco, and drop into OG house bangers from the bottom bins and beyond. 19+. $5 before 11pm; $10 after. DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Sunday Social Latin dance
Studio-G Latin Dance Hamilton, 126 James St N, Second Floor
Sunday, April 13
7:30PM-11PM
Latin dancing with DJ (more details will be added here once available). $10 at the door. DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
DECADES video dance party
Decades Dance Party at Doors Pub (upstairs), 56 Hess St S
Thursday, April 17 (the next day is the Good Friday holiday)
10PM-1AM
Decades Dance Party number 2, 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)
CONDONE presents HOLY SMOKES
Andthenyou, 145 Main St E
Thursday, April 17 (the next day is the Good Friday holiday)
10PM-2AM
CONDONE presents HOLY SMOKES, the pre 420 party of your prayers. With sounds by the incredible, sensational, Curaga from Toronto, along with your very own condone kids PipC & Madame Hollywood. We missed dancing with everyone and cannot wait to see you there. (Weed attire is suggested.) 19+. Cover TBA. DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Salsa Bachata Fridays
Elite Latin Dance at 566 Concession St
Friday, April 18
8:30PM-late
Beginner lesson at 8:30pm, then dance the night away to 45% Salsa - 45% Bachata - 10% Cha Cha. $10.
Daft Punk Night with Geneva
Andthenyou, 145 Main St E
Friday, April 18
10PM-2AM
Get lucky and lose yourself to dance at the ultimate Daft Punk-themed night! From Homework to Random Access Memories, GENEVA is spinning the legendary duo's greatest hits, deep cuts, and iconic remixes, all night long. Genres: Daft Punk all night long, dance, grooves. 19+. Cover TBA.
Salsa Sí Saturdays
SalsaSoul Productions at Main Stage Studios, 747 King St E
Saturday, April 19
8PM-1AM
Salsa? Sííííí!! Come FEEL THE FIRE at SALSA SÍ SATURDAYS! Join us on every 3rd Saturday of the month for FUN and FIERY nights that you won't soon forget! No partner or experience needed; all welcome! 8:00-9:00 Cuban Salsa/Rueda de Casino lesson w/ master teacher Vladimir Aranda, 9:00-1:00 Latin Dance party (primarily Salsa y Bachata) with the always awesome DJ SISCO. $20 dance party only or $25 with lessons; includes a drink at the cash bar. We kindly request that dancers PLEASE BRING CASH. Free parking available on site and in the neighbourhood. See you on the dance floor! DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
VOULEZ-VOUS Disco & New Wave Dance Party
Bridgeworks, 200 Caroline St N
Saturday, April 19
10PM-2AM
After over 20 sold out editions in Montreal, Toronto, Ottawa, Victoria and Vancouver, SUPER TASTE is bringing its infamous VOULEZ-VOUS Disco & New Wave Dance Party to Hamilton! Join us at the Bridgeworks on Saturday, April 19th for a night of dancefloor classics and curated rarities from the disco and new wave eras. We can't wait to make you sing, dance and sweat again to Donna Summer, ABBA, Depeche Mode, Boney M, Eurythmics, Chic, les Bee Gees, New Order and many more iconic artists from the 70s and 80s. Whether you're a Dancing Queen, a Bad Girl, a Daddy Cool, a Smalltown Boy or simply Le Freak, come summon the era's nightlife for a night of pure bliss on the dancefloor! You can dance, you can jive, having the time of your life... on Saturday April 19th for 4 hours of the most contagious disco classics, new wave hits and funky 80s throwbacks. With vintage visuals and a special prize for the best dancer! Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go, and see you at VOULEZ-VOUS! SUGGESTED DRESS CODE: LE FREAK C'EST CHIC. Playing music by ABBA / BONEY M / EURYTHMICS / DONNA SUMMER / RICK JAMES / THE HUMAN LEAGUE / CHIC / WHAM! / BLONDIE / EARTH WIND AND FIRE / DURAN DURAN / MICHAEL JACKSON / SYLVESTER / DIANA ROSS / CAMEO / MADONNA / DEPECHE MODE / KOOL & THE GANG / CERRONE / PRINCE / THE TRAMMPS / CULTURE CLUB / THE POINTER SISTERS / THE BANGLES / DAVID BOWIE / NEW ORDER / SHEILA / CHAKA KHAN / GLORIA GAYNOR / STEVIE WONDER / LIME / OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN / LAURA BRANIGAN / BRONSKI BEAT and many more! Tickets $27.88 (incl fee+tax) at universe.com. 19+. DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Angelphroot (DJ)
Andthenyou, 145 Main St E
Saturday, April 19
10PM-2AM
Underground Hyperpop legend Angelphroot (TO) is bringing her iconic energy and genre-blending mixes to our Hamilton home. Join us for a night of open format, hyperpop, dance, techno, and electro remixes. Genres: TECHNO, HARDCORE, HYPERPOP, DANCE, OPEN FORMAT. 19+. Cover TBA.
Social Swing Dance
Steel City Swing Dance at Melrose United Church, 86 Homewood Ave.
Thursday, April 24
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, April 24
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. Plus drag show. Genres: INDUSTRIAL, GOTH, POST-PUNK, DARKWAVE, DARK 80s, TECHNO, DRAG SHOW. (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.) 19+. Ticket info TBA.
Kiki
Kiki Party Hamilton at Ringside (behind Architect Hair Design), 324 James St N
Friday, April 25
8PM-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're gonna make it glow! Get your neon on & join us April 25 for our next Kiki Party with DJ @nicolavender & spotlight drag performances by @kashalikekesha & @noelladeville. BUT ALSO: KIKI is starting earlier! Join us from 8pm-10pm for a 80s / 90s / 2000s video dance party! Come early dance all night. 2 parties one price! $15 will get you in all night! 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; the bar takes debit/credit/cash). 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)
Salsa Bachata Fridays
Elite Latin Dance at 566 Concession St
Friday, April 25
8:30PM-late
Beginner lesson at 8:30pm, then dance the night away to 45% Salsa - 45% Bachata - 10% Cha Cha. $10.
PLACES
Andthenyou, 145 Main St E
Friday, April 25
10PM-2AM
Multidisciplinary Hamilton collective Places.wav returns with their deep cuts and grooves to synthesize the perfect recipe for the dance floor to flourish. GENRES: HOUSE, DEEP GROOVES, DANCE, LEFT FIELD, DANCE. 19+. Cover TBA.
Saturday Social salsa bachata kizomba
Studio-G Latin Dance Hamilton, 126 James St N, Second Floor
Saturday, April 26
7:30PM-1AM
In the main dance hall, a full club lesson (optional) then Latin dancing with DJ: Salsa, Bachata, Cha Cha, Merengue. When possible, also Kizomba and chill zone in the 3rd floor OG lounge. $20 with lesson or $15 without. DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Swing Night in Canada
Maple Leaf Rag Dance Events at Academica Hall, 242 James St N
Friday-Sunday, May 2-4
Dance from 7pm Friday+Saturday
Swing Night in Canada! Come dance with us in Hamilton! We are excited to have Peter Flahiff and Lauren Smith here for some fantastic workshops dedicated to levelling up your social dancing skills! Learn by day, dance by night, make new friends all weekend! Join us as we explore community, social dancing, musicality, and technique. $50 dance only on Friday and Saturday night, or more with workshops. Full information and tickets at mapleleafragevent.com.DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Born in the Eighties
Bridgeworks, 200 Caroline St N
Saturday, May 3
Doors open 9PM
Born In The Eighties is a Hamilton party band that brings the best of '80s dance party hits with memorable '90s pop, rap and RnB classics and the occasional '00s club banger. They've performed at destination festivals across the GTHA, as well as moonlighting as a wedding band in the summer months. Armed with their keytar, drum machine and an extensive song library, BITE never fails to compel a dance floor. Get your ticket here for $24.99 +fees+taxes = $32.18. DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Spacedisco Records' Hatiras et al.
Andthenyou, 145 Main St E
Saturday, May 3
10PM-2AM
Spacedisco Records returns to Andthenyou, with producers+DJs Hatiras and others (lineup TBA)! Spacedisco Records is a Toronto-based modern record label bringing you new but classic-sounding, raw, jackin, deep and funky house music; label boss Hatiras has two Juno Awards for Dance Recording of the Year. Genres: house, deep grooves, nu disco. 19+. Cover TBA. (OutDancingHamilton note: Spacedisco Records has been at Andthenyou several times already, including all three of tonight's producer-DJs. If you want to really dance to high-energy house music, it doesn't get any better than this.)
Sunday Social Latin dance
Studio-G Latin Dance Hamilton, 126 James St N, Second Floor
Sunday, May 4
7:30PM-11PM
Latin dancing with DJ (more details will be added here once available). $10 at the door. DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Social Swing Dance
Steel City Swing Dance at Melrose United Church, 86 Homewood Ave.
Thursday, May 8
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)
DJ Gigi
Andthenyou, 145 Main St E
Friday, May 9
10PM-2AM
DJ Gigi is taking over underground lair for a night of high-energy beats and genre-defying mixes. With her radio show Gigi's Rave Revival on 93.3 CMFU she is a seasoned DJ ready to bring your energy UP UP and UP. Genres: HARD HOUSE, GHETTO TECH, TRANCE, TECHNO. 19+. Cover TBA.
Sunday Social Latin dance
Studio-G Latin Dance Hamilton, 126 James St N, Second Floor
Sunday, May 18
7:30PM-11PM
Latin dancing with DJ (more details will be added here once available). $10 at the door. DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Social Swing Dance
Steel City Swing Dance at Melrose United Church, 86 Homewood Ave.
Thursday, May 22
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)
Saturday Social salsa bachata kizomba
Studio-G Latin Dance Hamilton, 126 James St N, Second Floor
Saturday, May 24
7:30PM-1AM
In the main dance hall, a full club lesson (optional) then Latin dancing with DJ: Salsa, Bachata, Cha Cha, Merengue. When possible, also Kizomba and chill zone in the 3rd floor OG lounge. $20 with lesson or $15 without. DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Fascination Dark DJ Night
Andthenyou, 145 Main St E
Thursday, May 29
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. Plus drag show. Genres: INDUSTRIAL, GOTH, POST-PUNK, DARKWAVE, DARK 80s, TECHNO, DRAG SHOW. 19+. Ticket info TBA. (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.)
Sunday Social Latin dance
Studio-G Latin Dance Hamilton, 126 James St N, Second Floor
Sunday, June 8
7:30PM-11PM
Latin dancing with DJ (more details will be added here once available). $10 at the door. DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Social Swing Dance
Steel City Swing Dance at Melrose United Church, 86 Homewood Ave.
Thursday, June 12
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)
Sunday Social Latin dance
Studio-G Latin Dance Hamilton, 126 James St N, Second Floor
Sunday, June 15
7:30PM-11PM
Latin dancing with DJ (more details will be added here once available). $10 at the door. DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Social Swing Dance
Steel City Swing Dance at Melrose United Church, 86 Homewood Ave.
Thursday, June 26
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, June 26
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. Plus drag show. Genres: INDUSTRIAL, GOTH, POST-PUNK, DARKWAVE, DARK 80s, TECHNO, DRAG SHOW. 19+. Ticket info TBA. (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.)
Saturday Social salsa bachata kizomba
Studio-G Latin Dance Hamilton, 126 James St N, Second Floor
Saturday, June 28
7:30PM-1AM
In the main dance hall, a full club lesson (optional) then Latin dancing with DJ: Salsa, Bachata, Cha Cha, Merengue. When possible, also Kizomba and chill zone in the 3rd floor OG lounge. $20 with lesson or $15 without. DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)