Urban Cowboy Line Dancing
Collective Arts Brewing, 207 Burlington St E (left side of building)
Saturday, December 6, 7-11pm
Boots, Beats & Beerhall Line Dancing! Grab your boots and dust off your hat – it's time to two-step, do-si-do, and kick up some serious fun at the Beerhall with your host and line-dancing pro, Urban Cowboy! Whether you're a seasoned boot-scooter or just looking to step into the rhythm, you'll have a rootin'-tootin' good time learning new moves, grooving to your favourite hoedown hits, and enjoying a cold one or two along the way. Don't miss the line dancing to toe-tapping, boot-stomping hits, the beerhall vibes and refreshing drinks flowing all night, and the fun, laughs, and plenty of chances to show off your fancy footwork! Included with your ticket are line-dancing lessons by Arun every 30 minutes. 19+. Buy a ticket here ($10+fee=$12.59). DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Risky Business 80s Night
The Corktown (ground-floor stage), 175 Young St
Saturday, December 6, 9pm-1am
The holiday season is the time to gather with friends! Make it a bodacious night out at @RiskyBiz80s at the mighty Corktown Pub, starting at 9:00pm! Once again your vinyl-only DJ hosts DJ MARK (11pm-1am) and DMurk (9pm-11pm) will back in time on the dance floor to the gnarly decade we all know and love! FREE retro '80s candy and party favours will be available (while supplies last) and Kate will also be welcoming you at the door and will also bring her custom-made Super Citrus fragrance made of all-natural oils to make the event smell sweeter than Starburst fruit chews! Hope you can make it down to celebrate the rad '80s decade with us! Sponsored by: @TheGeneratorCA, @AbominableInk, @DrDiscHamilton and @CorktownPub. 19+. Advance tickets at Eventbrite.ca ($10 plus $2.19 s/c), or $10 at the door. DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Y2K+ with Dj ESP
Andthenyou, 145 Main St E
Saturday, December 6, 10pm-2am
Hamilton's finest DJ ESP returns to the underground to spin his signature sound of remixes that he has personally cooked up and curated. This a veteran going to WERK on the dancefloor that you will surely enjoy. GENRES: 90S, Y2K, HIP HOP, R&B REMIXES, DANCE, OPEN FORMAT. 19+. Cover TBA.
Dance Party with DJ Donna Lovejoy
Malarkey, 300 Ottawa St N
Friday, December 12, 9:30-11:30pm
It's a Friday Dance Party, with DJ Donna Lovejoy! Playing Disco, Pop, & Electro. You don't want to miss this one! 19+. No cover.
Andthenyou House: Choonraider + Brock Stacey
Andthenyou, 145 Main St E
Friday, December 12, 10pm-2am
Andthenyou is turning up the groove with a full-bodied, house-driven night featuring Choonraider and Brock Stacey behind the decks. Expect deep rhythms, rolling basslines, warm percussion, and those late-night builders that keep the floor moving from the first kick to the final fade. Choonraider brings the underground energy, blending crisp minimal textures with hypnotic grooves, while Brock Stacey delivers soulful selections, punchy house cuts, and infectious momentum. Together, they're crafting a night built for dancers: steady, immersive, and designed to lock you into the rhythm. Whether you're a house head or just craving a night of pure groove, this is your space. Good energy. Good people. Good house music. All night. GENRES: HOUSE, FUNKY, DEEP GROOVES. 19+. $10 until midnight; $15 after midnight. DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Winter Soirée
Steel City Swing Dance at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 315, 4 Solidarnosc Place
Saturday, December 13, 6:30pm-midnight
Join us Saturday, December 13th for our Winter Soirée, an enchanting evening of dancing, live music, and holiday charm. Keep those feet warm on the dance floor and celebrate the season with us! Doors open at 6:30 PM. Beginner lesson 7 - 8 PM, followed by dancing till Midnight! Cash Bar. This is a 19+ event. Early Bird Tickets $35 (available until the end of November or while supplies last); Regular Tickets $45. DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Urban Cowboy Line Dancing
Collective Arts Brewing, 207 Burlington St E (left side of building)
Saturday, December 13, 7-11pm
Boots, Beats & Beerhall Line Dancing! Grab your boots and dust off your hat – it's time to two-step, do-si-do, and kick up some serious fun at the Beerhall with your host and line-dancing pro, Urban Cowboy! Whether you're a seasoned boot-scooter or just looking to step into the rhythm, you'll have a rootin'-tootin' good time learning new moves, grooving to your favourite hoedown hits, and enjoying a cold one or two along the way. Don't miss the line dancing to toe-tapping, boot-stomping hits, the beerhall vibes and refreshing drinks flowing all night, and the fun, laughs, and plenty of chances to show off your fancy footwork! Included with your ticket are line-dancing lessons by Arun every 30 minutes. 19+. Buy a ticket here ($10+fee=$12.59). DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Outer Limits: 60s+70s at 45rpm
Jason The 45 Selector at Ooey Gooey's, 107 George St
Saturday, December 13, 9:30pm-1am
Mark your calendars for December's Outer Limits! I'll be spinning all your fave 60s and 70s tunes with a focus on dancing! All the hits you know and a few surprises, all at 45rpm! Video of November's Outer Limits. $10.
Black Eyed Peas Night: Geneva
Andthenyou, 145 Main St E
Saturday, December 13, 10pm-2am
Black Eyed Peas Night is taking over Andthenyou with a full evening of high-energy hits, Y2K nostalgia, and feel-good anthems, soundtracked by DJ Geneva. Geneva runs through the era-defining catalogue: "Boom Boom Pow," "My Humps," "I Gotta Feeling," "Imma Be," "Pump It," and all the crowd-moving favourites that shaped the 2000s. Expect a dancefloor packed with throwback heat, pop-rap crossovers, and the kind of upbeat party energy that only the Peas deliver. Big hooks, big vibes, zero skip tracks. Come dance, sing your lungs out, and relive the golden era: Black Eyed Peas style! GENRES: DANCE, ELECTRO, REMIXES, BLACK EYED PEAS ALL NIGHT. 19+. Cover TBA.
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)
Andthenyou CUMBIA: Latin Bangers
Andthenyou, 145 Main St E
Thursday, December 18, 10pm-2am
Andthenyou invites you to a night full of rhythm, movement, and Latin soul with our Cumbia Night, powered by the unmistakable sounds of El Gabo. From classic cumbia roots to modern, dance-floor-ready remixes, El Gabo brings the perfect blend to keep the room swaying all night long. Expect rolling percussion, melodic accordion lines, tropical flair, and that contagious cumbia groove that pulls everyone to the floor. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or just here for the vibes, this night is all about community, energy, and pure alegría. Come dance, come connect, come feel the rhythm. Cumbia all night. Vibes for everyone. GENRES: CUMBIA, DANCE, LATIN GROOVES, REMIXES, LATIN HOUSE. 19+. Cover TBA.
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)
DECADES video dance party
Decades Dance Party at Doors Pub (upstairs), 56 Hess St S
Friday, December 19, 10pm-1am
The fourth 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 or pay what you can. DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Unklevon
Andthenyou, 145 Main St E
Friday, December 19, 10pm-2am
Andthenyou is proud to host a massive night as TREMA teams up with KONDUKTOR to bring the incredible Unklevon all the way from France to Hamilton: a truly standout booking for the city. Known for his high-voltage sound, razor-sharp production, and gritty, futuristic energy, Unklevon delivers a club experience that hits hard from start to finish. This TREMA × KONDUKTOR collaboration transforms our intimate basement into a raw, pulsing dancefloor built for movement, community, and full-immersion nightlife. Expect deep, dark textures, tense build-ups, and explosive drops delivered through our sound system, a proper journey for lovers of underground electronic music. For Hamilton, this is a rare moment: a top-tier international artist playing up close, personal, and at full power. A French powerhouse. Two local collectives. One unforgettable night. LINEUP: UNKLEVON (France), ARK1TEKT (Toronto), DJ SPIKE (Hamilton). GENRES: DANCE, ELECTRO, TECHNO, OPEN FORMAT FOR OPEN HEARTS. 19+. Tickets $10+tax=$11.30 at RA, or at the door $TBA. DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Urban Cowboy Line Dancing
Collective Arts Brewing, 207 Burlington St E (left side of building)
Saturday, December 20, 7-11pm
Boots, Beats & Beerhall Line Dancing! Grab your boots and dust off your hat – it's time to two-step, do-si-do, and kick up some serious fun at the Beerhall with your host and line-dancing pro, Urban Cowboy! Whether you're a seasoned boot-scooter or just looking to step into the rhythm, you'll have a rootin'-tootin' good time learning new moves, grooving to your favourite hoedown hits, and enjoying a cold one or two along the way. Don't miss the line dancing to toe-tapping, boot-stomping hits, the beerhall vibes and refreshing drinks flowing all night, and the fun, laughs, and plenty of chances to show off your fancy footwork! Included with your ticket are line-dancing lessons by Arun every 30 minutes. 19+. Buy a ticket here ($10+fee=$12.59). DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Salsa Soul Saturday Nights
SalsaSoul Productions at Main Stage Studios, 747 King St E
Saturday, December 20, 7:30pm/9pm-1am
The holidays will be here before you know it, and so will our SALSASOUL SATURDAY Holiday Party! Join us on DEC. 20 and express your SPARKLE & JOY on the dance floor! Wear something sparkly or festive or simply show your inner sparkle on the dance floor! With DJ TIMBER. No partner or experience needed; all welcome! $20 dance party only or $25 with lessons; includes a drink at the cash bar – we kindly request that dancers PLEASE BRING CASH. Tickets are also available in advance here. Free parking available on site and in the neighbourhood. See you on the dance floor! DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Da Bomb, Hamilton's All-'90s Party
The Corktown (ground-floor stage), 175 Young St
Saturday, December 20, 9pm-1am
Hamilton's only monthly all-90s throwbacks party, with club bangers, pop chartbusters, hip-hop anthems, and other big, shiny tunes, with DJ Todd G. Da Bomb has a new home at The Corktown Pub so come on out and enjoy those nostalgic 90s vibes out on the dancefloor! Presented by Dr. Disc. 19+. Free if you register in advance for the guest list, at this Eventbrite link.
No Thrills "Electroclash"
Andthenyou, 145 Main St E
Saturday, December 20, 10pm-2am
The days of leather jackets, rock star swag & indie dance rock mashed up in ravey electro, and everyone was raging is now a distant but fond memory. We brought it back a little while ago with No Thrills "Electroclash" with Osito & Fazooli and this holiday season we thought a rewind was vital with our friends at Andthenyou. December 20th pull out your sleaziest outfits, leave the holiday blues for a night and relive those golden 2000s, 2010s years again. Genres: electro / retrowave / house / sleazy disco. 19+. $10. DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Winter Solstice Bee Ball
Humble Bee at the Mule Spinner, 11 Lansdowne Ave
Sunday, December 21, 6:15/8pm-late
Humble Bee's 6th annual Bee Ball celebrating bees, mead, and the solstice! Doors will be at 6:15pm for dinner and 8pm for the rest of the celebration. This solstice will have a performance by the Hamilton Aerial Group along with music by party mover DJ Osito! Bring your dancing shoes. This is your chance to experience the largest selection of mead from local farms and breweries, including different collaboration brews for this celebration. Local chef Jonny Blonde will be serving up tasty treats – hors d'oeuvre are included with admission. The winter solstice, December 21st, is the shortest day and the longest night of our year. This time is celebrated for many reasons, but we are celebrating the solstice because of the bees. The significance of the solstice for honeybees is that's the first day of the year that the queen may become more active again in their colony. The bees use the sun as a calendar. When the days start getting longer after the solstice, the bees start preparing for the coming season! Several pollinator species are at risk of extinction in Canada. Wildlife Preservation Canada (WPC)'s pollinator initiative is a nationwide multi-species recovery effort that aims to save these important insects from extinction. 100% of all ticket proceeds will be donated to WPC's bumble bee breeding program – more information on the event page. No dress code: we welcome formal wear, bee costumes and your best dancing outfits! We plan to make this event as safe and accessible as possible; masks will be provided and are encouraged. If you are sick, stay home. Dinner and Solstice Party: $80, or just Solstice Party: pay what you can ($15 recommended). Tickets here. Limited tickets available at the door. (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)
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)
Boxing Day Dance Party
Malarkey, 300 Ottawa St N
Friday, December 26, time TBA
More information once available.
Urban Cowboy Line Dancing
Collective Arts Brewing, 207 Burlington St E (left side of building)
Saturday, December 27, 7-11pm
Boots, Beats & Beerhall Line Dancing! Grab your boots and dust off your hat – it's time to two-step, do-si-do, and kick up some serious fun at the Beerhall with your host and line-dancing pro, Urban Cowboy! Whether you're a seasoned boot-scooter or just looking to step into the rhythm, you'll have a rootin'-tootin' good time learning new moves, grooving to your favourite hoedown hits, and enjoying a cold one or two along the way. Don't miss the line dancing to toe-tapping, boot-stomping hits, the beerhall vibes and refreshing drinks flowing all night, and the fun, laughs, and plenty of chances to show off your fancy footwork! Included with your ticket are line-dancing lessons by Arun every 30 minutes. 19+. Buy a ticket here ($10+fee=$12.59). DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Speakeasy Holiday Social
Studio-G Latin Dance Hamilton, 126 James St N, Second Floor
Saturday, December 27, 7:30pm-1am
Step into the Roaring Twenties for a night of Gatsby-style holiday glamour! 1920s attire. Doors open 7:30 to 1am. With DJ LOCAÑO, and performances by CORNELL + JESSE. Snacks and Refreshments served. Plus photos by ALEJANDRA. $20.
coLLab: Deep Holiday House
Andthenyou, 145 Main St E
Saturday, December 27, 10pm-2am
Close out the season on a smooth, feel-good note as Chris Sakai from coLLab returns to Andthenyou for a special Holiday House Night on December 27th. This one's all about deep house grooves, timeless classics, and that shared end-of-year energy when everyone just wants to dance. Expect soulful textures, and those nostalgic house moments that pull the whole room together. From early-evening movers to late-night heaters, CoLLab delivers a journey designed for dancers, friends, and anyone looking to shake off the holiday haze. Good vibes only. Deep grooves all night. GENRES: DEEP HOUSE, GROOVES, SOULFUL HOUSE. 19+. Cover TBA.
New Year's Party
Malarkey, 300 Ottawa St N
Wednesday, December 31, 9pm-2am
Ring in 2026 with us at Malarkey! We're ending the year in style, so put on your best suit, flapper dress or whatever you prefer to party in! Just make sure you have your dancing shoes on, because DJ Mar will be behind the decks all night spinning your favourite bangers! 19+. Cover charge for the night $10 presale here or $15 at the door; includes entry and a sparkling toast at midnight! Limited spots available. DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
Andthenyou New Years Eve
Andthenyou, 145 Main St E
Wednesday, December 31, 5pm(?)-3am
Ring in the new year with soul, rhythm, and pure celebration. Andthenyou is proud to host a special New Year's Eve Night featuring a live performance by the Tarek Funk Band, followed by a full late-night takeover from a special guest DJ. The Tarek Funk Band brings a vibrant blend of live music, soulful grooves, modern remixes, and top-tier musicianship: the kind of energy that fills a room and sets the tone for an unforgettable countdown. Expect rich instrumentation, dynamic rhythms, and that warm, feel-good spark only a live band can deliver. When the clock hits midnight, our Special guest DJ keeps the celebration moving with seamless transitions, dance-floor-ready selections, and the perfect mix of global grooves, house, edits, and NYE-ready anthems to carry us deep into 2026. A cozy room. A big sound. A night built on connection and good energy.
Celebrate the new year with us: live, loud, and together! GENRES: LIVE MUSIC, DANCE, FEEL GOOD, POP REMIXES. 19+. Tickets will soon be available.
Snow Ball '84
Electric Diner, 28 James St N
Wednesday, December 31, 10pm-1:30am
Our third annual New Year's Eve Prom Night just got a MAJOR upgrade... because the final episode of Stranger Things drops on NYE! What better way to celebrate than with the ultimate 1980s mash-up night at Electric Diner? Get ready for an unforgettable evening straight out of Hawkins: Dress in your 80s prom best; Exchange corsages; Or come dressed as Eleven, Will, Steve, Eddie, Max, or ANY Stranger Things fave. The diner will be fully transformed into 80s Prom Night inspired Snow Ball '84. At midnight, enjoy a complimentary glass of bubbly as we ring in 2026 in true retro style. You can choose between TWO ticket options: (a) $55 Dinner + Dance Party: includes dinner reservation + full prom night experience, or (b) $25 Dance Party Only: join us after dinner for the NYE Snow Ball celebration. Let's make this the most cinematic New Year's Eve yet. DJ Fazooli will be spinning all the best 80s dance hits and slow dance jams. Tickets here (for the dinner option, scroll down and select NYE SNOW BALL '84 DINNER & DANCE). This night WILL sell out. DETAILS (INSTAGRAM)
DATE TO BE CONFIRMED: Risky Business 80s Night
The Corktown (ground-floor stage), 175 Young St
Saturday, January 3, 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 $2.19 s/c), or $10 at the door.
Da Bomb, Hamilton's All-'90s Party
The Corktown (ground-floor stage), 175 Young St
Saturday, January 17, 9pm-1am
Hamilton's only monthly all-90s throwbacks party, with club bangers, pop chartbusters, hip-hop anthems, and other big, shiny tunes, with DJ Todd G. Da Bomb has a new home at The Corktown Pub so come on out and enjoy those nostalgic 90s vibes out on the dancefloor! Presented by Dr. Disc. 19+. Free if you register in advance for the guest list, at this Eventbrite link.
Da Bomb, Hamilton's All-'90s Party
The Corktown (ground-floor stage), 175 Young St
Saturday, February 21, 9pm-1am
Hamilton's only monthly all-90s throwbacks party, with club bangers, pop chartbusters, hip-hop anthems, and other big, shiny tunes, with DJ Todd G. Da Bomb has a new home at The Corktown Pub so come on out and enjoy those nostalgic 90s vibes out on the dancefloor! Presented by Dr. Disc. 19+. Free if you register in advance for the guest list, at this Eventbrite link.