Urban Cowboy Line Dancing
Collective Arts Brewing, 207 Burlington St E (left side of building)
Monday, May 18, 7pm - 10pm (doors open 6pm)
Dust off your boots, Urban Cowboy Line Dancing is taking over the beerhall with beginner-friendly line dance lessons on Mondays (7-10pm, all ages) and Saturdays (7-11pm, 19+) all May long! All ages. $10 tickets (+$1.30 tax +$2.74 fee =$14.04) are limited and sell out fast! Get yours here before they're gone!
Salsa Bachata Thursday
Studio 564, 564 Concession St
Thursday, May 21, 7:00/7:30pm - 10:00pm
Hamilton, your Thursday nights just got hotter! Join us at Studio 564 for a night of Salsa & Bachata filled with energy, connection, and great music. We kick things off with a Beginner Lesson at 7 PM with Jesse – perfect for brand new dancers or anyone wanting to sharpen their fundamentals. No partner needed! Then stay for social dancing with music by DJ Locaño, bringing you the best Salsa & Bachata to keep the floor moving all night. Expect great vibes, smooth transitions, and music you'll feel. Come dance, connect, and let's turn Thursday into your favourite night of the week. $10 (cash or e-transfer). Cash bar. DETAILS (Instagram)
Ashes to Embers Ecstatic Dance
Mothra at Studio-G, 126 James St N (second floor)
Friday, May 22, 7:30pm - midnight
Are you ready to dance into bloom with Mothra Shadow Work? We're back at Studio-G on Friday May 22nd for our next ecstatic dance, all about blossoming into your greatest, most authentic becoming! (See ticket page if unfamiliar with the concept of ecstatic dance.) Expect the usual fun: cacao and intention setting, opening embodiment exercise, live instrumentation, a 2.5 hr sonic dance journey with DJ Mr. Joyful, a closing half hour sound bath, and an integration circle. Tickets and much more information here. (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)
Folk Dancing
Hamilton International Folk Dance Club at St. Paul's Anglican Church, 1140 King St W
Friday, May 22, 8pm - 10:30pm
Established in 1984, the Hamilton International Folk Dance Club is for adults (18 years or over) who like to dance. Our purpose is to learn and enjoy dances from various cultures. This includes dances from: Armenia, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Greece, Israel, Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Turkey, United States, Wales and other regions. Instruction is provided so that all participants can join in, and the emphasis is on participation rather than performance. Participants do not need a partner or previous dance experience. Low-heeled comfortable shoes with good support for dancing are encouraged. Please refrain from using scented products as some individuals are sensitive and/or allergic to such. Refreshments are provided, and participants are invited to bring food for special occasions. 18+. Fee $10 ($5 for students); fee is waived for your first visit.
Pop Icons: Lumii
Andthenyou, 145 Main St E (downtown at Walnut; free parking right on the street; stairs down to venue)
Friday, May 22, 10pm - 2am
This one's for the girls, the gays, and everybody ready to lose it to pure pop perfection. After returning from Spain, Lumii lands at ANDTHENYOU for a full-night celebration of the ultimate pop icons! Spinning everything from Britney Spears, Lady Gaga, Madonna, Pussycat Dolls, and PinkPantheress to Y2K anthems, dance-pop classics, hyperpop edits, and guilty-pleasure bangers all night long. Expect a loud, sweaty, sing-every-word type of night where the dance floor feels like a glitter-covered fever dream. Big hooks, iconic choruses, brat energy, and nonstop pop chaos from open to close. This isn't a sit-at-the-bar kind of party. It's for people who came to dance, scream lyrics with strangers, and treat the club like their bedroom mirror at 2AM. Genres: POP ICONS, REMIXES, DANCE, FEEL GOOD. 19+. $10 until 11pm; $15 after 11pm.
Urban Cowboy Line Dancing
Collective Arts Brewing, 207 Burlington St E (left side of building)
Saturday, May 23, 7pm - 11pm (doors open 6:30pm)
Dust off your boots, Urban Cowboy Line Dancing is taking over the beerhall with beginner-friendly line dance lessons on Mondays (7-10pm, all ages) and Saturdays (7-11pm, 19+) all May long! 19+. $10 tickets (+$1.30 tax +$2.74 fee =$14.04) are limited and sell out fast! Get yours here before they're gone!
Salsa Bachata Social
Studio-G Latin Dance Hamilton, 126 James St N (second floor)
Saturday, May 23, 7:30pm - 1am
In our main dance hall, an Open Level lesson (optional) at 8pm, then Latin dancing with DJ to 1am: salsa, bachata, and more. $20 with lesson or $15 without. DETAILS (event schedule on Instagram)
Danny Henry
Andthenyou, 145 Main St E (downtown at Walnut; free parking right on the street; stairs down to venue)
Saturday, May 23, 10pm - 2am
A true piece of Toronto nightlife history returns. Danny Henry, a foundational figure in the GTA's early rave and underground scene, steps back behind the underground decks in Hamilton for a special night at ANDTHENYOU. From the legendary 23 Hop era to some of the most formative parties of the '90s, Danny Henry helped shape the sound and culture that built Toronto's electronic music movement. This isn't just a set; it's a continuation of a legacy. Expect a journey rooted in house, techno, and classic rave energy, delivered with the kind of instinct and authenticity that only comes from decades behind the decks. Set inside ANDTHENYOU's intimate underground space, this night brings the past and present together! A room full of heads, dancers, and those who understand what the dance floor is really about. Be there for the return! Genres: HOUSE, TECHNO, DANCE. 19+. Tickets $5.50 then $11.35 at RA.
Dance Party w/ DJ Dave Tyson
Malarkey, 300 Ottawa St N
Saturday, May 23, 10pm - 2am
Get your dancing shoes – we're having another dance party! With Dj Dave Tyson. 19+. No cover.
Urban Cowboy Line Dancing
Collective Arts Brewing, 207 Burlington St E (left side of building)
Monday, May 25, 7pm - 10pm (doors open 6pm)
Dust off your boots, Urban Cowboy Line Dancing is taking over the beerhall with beginner-friendly line dance lessons on Mondays (7-10pm, all ages) and Saturdays (7-11pm, 19+) all May long! All ages. $10 tickets (+$1.30 tax +$2.74 fee =$14.04) are limited and sell out fast! Get yours here before they're gone!
Lindy on Locke
Steel City Swing Dance at Melrose United Church, 86 Homewood Ave (corner Locke St)
Thursday, May 28, 6:30pm/7:00pm - 8:45pm
THIS TIME WITH LIVE BAND: Special guests KW Kool Big Band! Join us for Lindy on Locke every 2nd and 4th Thursday! Do you enjoy jazz music? Are you looking for a new hobby? Have you tried swing dancing? Come see what swing dancing is all about at our social dances! We offer a 30-minute beginner lesson to get you in the swing of things before we set you loose on the dance floor. Afterwards, our DJ will have you dancing to the best in jazz all night long. Beginner Lindy Hop Lesson 6:30-7 pm; Social Dancing 7-8:45 pm. No partner required! We recommend wearing comfortable indoor footwear such as sneakers, and bring lots of water. See you on the dance floor! Entrance includes both the lesson and dance: $10, or $5 with valid student ID. Tickets online or at the door.
Salsa Bachata Thursday
Studio 564, 564 Concession St
Thursday, May 28, 7:00/7:30pm - 10:00pm
Hamilton, your Thursday nights just got hotter! Join us at Studio 564 for a night of Salsa & Bachata filled with energy, connection, and great music. We kick things off with a Beginner Lesson at 7 PM with Jesse – perfect for brand new dancers or anyone wanting to sharpen their fundamentals. No partner needed! Then stay for social dancing with music by DJ Locaño, bringing you the best Salsa & Bachata to keep the floor moving all night. Expect great vibes, smooth transitions, and music you'll feel. Come dance, connect, and let's turn Thursday into your favourite night of the week. $10 (cash or e-transfer). Cash bar. DETAILS (Instagram)
Folk Dancing
Hamilton International Folk Dance Club at St. Paul's Anglican Church, 1140 King St W
Friday, May 29, 8pm - 10:30pm
Established in 1984, the Hamilton International Folk Dance Club is for adults (18 years or over) who like to dance. Our purpose is to learn and enjoy dances from various cultures. This includes dances from: Armenia, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Greece, Israel, Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Turkey, United States, Wales and other regions. Instruction is provided so that all participants can join in, and the emphasis is on participation rather than performance. Participants do not need a partner or previous dance experience. Low-heeled comfortable shoes with good support for dancing are encouraged. Please refrain from using scented products as some individuals are sensitive and/or allergic to such. Refreshments are provided, and participants are invited to bring food for special occasions. 18+. Fee $10 ($5 for students); fee is waived for your first visit.
THERAPY – MATRIX RAVE
The Underground, 41 Catharine St N
Friday, May 29, 9pm - late
Dark Hamilton presents THERAPY - MATRIX RAVE - A DARK RAVE THEME ERA THAT ENDURES Throughout SUMMER, DELVING INTO THE THEMES OF THE MATRIX - FETISH AND ALL THINGS ALTERNATIVE - (Dress code strictly enforced) No Photos/No Videos permitted under any circumstances. At Therapy, our goal is to blend the moody, industrial aesthetic of the 2000s mall goth scene with the high-energy production of major EDM events. We aim to deliver a dynamic, world-class entertainment experience with an intimate, small-town vibe. At Therapy, we are a welcoming community that celebrates self-expression without judgment. We encourage you to embrace your true self and 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. If it's intense, immersive, and keeps the energy high, you'll find it at Therapy. The same organizers behind the long-running "Asylum" event have been curating other dark parties in the city for over a decade, and now they are hosting "Therapy." This Dark Hamilton event aims to expand the city's underground scene by returning to old-school roots while offering a fresh new experience. Therapy and Dark Hamilton promise to prescribe you with a truly dark, unforgettable experience. Resident Host and Dj:
Psygore, with Special Guest DJ NIHT. DRESS CODE IN EFFECT: Mandatory - Will need to pass dress code check prior to paying cover. No exceptions! The dress code is what makes this unique. Edgy everything black outfit: vinyl / PVC / Rubber/ / leather / straps / body harness / chaps; bondage / gimp suit / leather daddy; fetish goth, punk or cyber / trench; Gasmasks / dark cosplay / medical; tailcoats / tuxedo / suit & tie / kilt; fetish military or fetish uniform; fantasy or century costume; furry / sex kitten / puppy / y2k; leather armor / chain mail; drag / cross-dress / PASTIES / fishnet; body paint / electrical tape; tech wear / lingerie / rave wear; sunglasses / etc....look up hard techno rave for inspo. Doors at 9:00 pm. 19+. Cover at door: $15 before 11:00; $20 after 11:00. DETAILS (Instagram)
Dance Party w/ DJ Deep N' Delicious
Malarkey, 300 Ottawa St N
Friday, May 29, 10pm - 2am
Get your dancing shoes – we're having another dance party! With DJ Deep N' Delicious whose birthday starts at midnight. 19+. No cover!
Urban Cowboy Line Dancing
Collective Arts Brewing, 207 Burlington St E (left side of building)
Saturday, May 30, 7pm - 11pm (doors open 6:30pm)
Dust off your boots, Urban Cowboy Line Dancing is taking over the beerhall with beginner-friendly line dance lessons on Mondays (7-10pm, all ages) and Saturdays (7-11pm, 19+) all May long! 19+. $10 tickets (+$1.30 tax +$2.74 fee =$14.04) are limited and sell out fast! Get yours here before they're gone!
Salsa Bachata Thursday
Studio 564, 564 Concession St
Thursday, June 4, 7:00/7:30pm - 10:00pm
Hamilton, your Thursday nights just got hotter! Join us at Studio 564 for a night of Salsa & Bachata filled with energy, connection, and great music. We kick things off with a Beginner Lesson at 7 PM with Jesse – perfect for brand new dancers or anyone wanting to sharpen their fundamentals. No partner needed! Then stay for social dancing with music by DJ Locaño, bringing you the best Salsa & Bachata to keep the floor moving all night. Expect great vibes, smooth transitions, and music you'll feel. Come dance, connect, and let's turn Thursday into your favourite night of the week. $10 (cash or e-transfer). Cash bar. DETAILS (Instagram)
Line Dance Fridays
Studio-G Hamilton, 126 James St N (second floor)
Friday, June 5, 7pm - 9pm
Line dancing on the first and third Fridays of each month. New and experienced dancers are all welcome! Lessons with Jennifer will 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 cash at the door. DETAILS (event schedule on Instagram)
DECADES video dance party
Decades Dance Party at Doors Pub (upstairs), 56 Hess St S
Friday, June 5, 10pm - 1am
The sixth Decades Dance Party, by Dr. Abstract in collaboration with Dsptch. Dance to projected music videos from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, and 00s! Genres: Psychedelic, Mod, Punk, Disco, Goth, New Wave, Britpop, Indi, Alternative, Electronica, Rave. $10 or pay what you can.
Risky Business '80s Night
The Corktown (ground-floor stage), 175 Young St
Saturday, June 6, 9pm - 1am
The area's most popular and longest running '80s retro night, since 2014! More information once available.
Salsa Bachata Social
Studio-G Latin Dance Hamilton, 126 James St N (second floor)
Sunday, June 7, 7:30pm - 11pm
Latin dancing with DJ: salsa, bachata, and more. $10 at the door. DETAILS (event schedule on Instagram)
Salsa Bachata Thursday
Studio 564, 564 Concession St
Thursday, June 11, 7:00/7:30pm - 10:00pm
Hamilton, your Thursday nights just got hotter! Join us at Studio 564 for a night of Salsa & Bachata filled with energy, connection, and great music. We kick things off with a Beginner Lesson at 7 PM with Jesse – perfect for brand new dancers or anyone wanting to sharpen their fundamentals. No partner needed! Then stay for social dancing with music by DJ Locaño, bringing you the best Salsa & Bachata to keep the floor moving all night. Expect great vibes, smooth transitions, and music you'll feel. Come dance, connect, and let's turn Thursday into your favourite night of the week. $10 (cash or e-transfer). Cash bar. DETAILS (Instagram)
Salsa Bachata Thursday
Studio 564, 564 Concession St
Thursday, June 18, 7:00/7:30pm - 10:00pm
Hamilton, your Thursday nights just got hotter! Join us at Studio 564 for a night of Salsa & Bachata filled with energy, connection, and great music. We kick things off with a Beginner Lesson at 7 PM with Jesse – perfect for brand new dancers or anyone wanting to sharpen their fundamentals. No partner needed! Then stay for social dancing with music by DJ Locaño, bringing you the best Salsa & Bachata to keep the floor moving all night. Expect great vibes, smooth transitions, and music you'll feel. Come dance, connect, and let's turn Thursday into your favourite night of the week. $10 (cash or e-transfer). Cash bar. DETAILS (Instagram)
Line Dance Fridays
Studio-G Hamilton, 126 James St N (second floor)
Friday, June 19, 7pm - 9pm
Line dancing on the first and third Fridays of each month. New and experienced dancers are all welcome! Lessons with Jennifer will 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 cash at the door. DETAILS (event schedule on Instagram)
Salsa Bachata Social
Studio-G Latin Dance Hamilton, 126 James St N (second floor)
Saturday, June 20, 7:30pm - 1am
In our main dance hall, an Open Level lesson (optional) at 8pm, then Latin dancing with DJ to 1am: salsa, bachata, and more. $20 with lesson or $15 without. DETAILS (event schedule on Instagram)
Da Bomb, Hamilton's All-'90s Party
The Corktown (ground-floor stage), 175 Young St
Saturday, June 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+. Tickets 2 for $10 (+$3.46 fee) at Eventbrite.
Salsa Bachata Thursday
Studio 564, 564 Concession St
Thursday, June 25, 7:00/7:30pm - 10:00pm
Hamilton, your Thursday nights just got hotter! Join us at Studio 564 for a night of Salsa & Bachata filled with energy, connection, and great music. We kick things off with a Beginner Lesson at 7 PM with Jesse – perfect for brand new dancers or anyone wanting to sharpen their fundamentals. No partner needed! Then stay for social dancing with music by DJ Locaño, bringing you the best Salsa & Bachata to keep the floor moving all night. Expect great vibes, smooth transitions, and music you'll feel. Come dance, connect, and let's turn Thursday into your favourite night of the week. $10 (cash or e-transfer). Cash bar. DETAILS (Instagram)
Salsa Bachata Thursday
Studio 564, 564 Concession St
Thursday, July 2, 7:00/7:30pm - 10:00pm
Hamilton, your Thursday nights just got hotter! Join us at Studio 564 for a night of Salsa & Bachata filled with energy, connection, and great music. We kick things off with a Beginner Lesson at 7 PM with Jesse – perfect for brand new dancers or anyone wanting to sharpen their fundamentals. No partner needed! Then stay for social dancing with music by DJ Locaño, bringing you the best Salsa & Bachata to keep the floor moving all night. Expect great vibes, smooth transitions, and music you'll feel. Come dance, connect, and let's turn Thursday into your favourite night of the week. $10 (cash or e-transfer). Cash bar. DETAILS (Instagram)
Line Dance Fridays
Studio-G Hamilton, 126 James St N (second floor)
Friday, July 3, 7pm - 9pm
Line dancing on the first and third Fridays of each month. New and experienced dancers are all welcome! Lessons with Jennifer will 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 cash at the door. DETAILS (event schedule on Instagram)
Fever Dream w/ Nicholas Picholas
RIDICULOUS (Room 1), 38 King William St (lower level)
Friday, July 3, 8pm - midnight
A night of alternative 90s and millenium classics from the pit at Fever. From Rage to Ride, NIN to Pulp :: Indie-Alt Anthems! Before it was everybody, it was us. DJ Nicholas Picholas plays his blend of Brit-pop, New Wave, Goth, Electronic and those songs you can't define. Fever Dream. Go back for just one night. Tickets $20+fee=$22.63 at Eventbrite. DETAILS (Instagram)
Salsa Bachata Social
Studio-G Latin Dance Hamilton, 126 James St N (second floor)
Sunday, July 5, 7:30pm - 11pm
Latin dancing with DJ: salsa, bachata, and more. $10 at the door. DETAILS (event schedule on Instagram)
Salsa Bachata Thursday
Studio 564, 564 Concession St
Thursday, July 9, 7:00/7:30pm - 10:00pm
Hamilton, your Thursday nights just got hotter! Join us at Studio 564 for a night of Salsa & Bachata filled with energy, connection, and great music. We kick things off with a Beginner Lesson at 7 PM with Jesse – perfect for brand new dancers or anyone wanting to sharpen their fundamentals. No partner needed! Then stay for social dancing with music by DJ Locaño, bringing you the best Salsa & Bachata to keep the floor moving all night. Expect great vibes, smooth transitions, and music you'll feel. Come dance, connect, and let's turn Thursday into your favourite night of the week. $10 (cash or e-transfer). Cash bar. DETAILS (Instagram)
Salsa Bachata Thursday
Studio 564, 564 Concession St
Thursday, July 16, 7:00/7:30pm - 10:00pm
Hamilton, your Thursday nights just got hotter! Join us at Studio 564 for a night of Salsa & Bachata filled with energy, connection, and great music. We kick things off with a Beginner Lesson at 7 PM with Jesse – perfect for brand new dancers or anyone wanting to sharpen their fundamentals. No partner needed! Then stay for social dancing with music by DJ Locaño, bringing you the best Salsa & Bachata to keep the floor moving all night. Expect great vibes, smooth transitions, and music you'll feel. Come dance, connect, and let's turn Thursday into your favourite night of the week. $10 (cash or e-transfer). Cash bar. DETAILS (Instagram)
Line Dance Fridays
Studio-G Hamilton, 126 James St N (second floor)
Friday, July 17, 7pm - 9pm
Line dancing on the first and third Fridays of each month. New and experienced dancers are all welcome! Lessons with Jennifer will 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 cash at the door. DETAILS (event schedule on Instagram)
Salsa Bachata Social
Studio-G Latin Dance Hamilton, 126 James St N (second floor)
Saturday, July 18, 7:30pm - 1am
In our main dance hall, an Open Level lesson (optional) at 8pm, then Latin dancing with DJ to 1am: salsa, bachata, and more. $20 with lesson or $15 without. DETAILS (event schedule on Instagram)
Outer Limits 60s surf incl. live band The Fuzz Vultures
Jason The 45 Selector at Ooey Gooey's, 107 George St
Friday, July 31, starts 9pm
This Happening is gonna be a real trip man! Mark your calendars for Friday July 31st as I'll be ganging up with The Fuzz Vultures for a night of 60s Garage, Surf & Fuzz Sounds all on original vinyl and that killer live sound! Don't be a square... just be there! ONLY $10 at the door!
Salsa Bachata Social
Studio-G Latin Dance Hamilton, 126 James St N (second floor)
Sunday, August 2, 7:30pm - 11pm
Latin dancing with DJ: salsa, bachata, and more. $10 at the door. DETAILS (event schedule on Instagram)
Line Dance Fridays
Studio-G Hamilton, 126 James St N (second floor)
Friday, August 7, 7pm - 9pm
Line dancing on the first and third Fridays of each month. New and experienced dancers are all welcome! Lessons with Jennifer will 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 cash at the door. DETAILS (event schedule on Instagram)
Salsa Bachata Social
Studio-G Latin Dance Hamilton, 126 James St N (second floor)
Saturday, August 15, 7:30pm - 1am
In our main dance hall, an Open Level lesson (optional) at 8pm, then Latin dancing with DJ to 1am: salsa, bachata, and more. $20 with lesson or $15 without. DETAILS (event schedule on Instagram)
Line Dance Fridays
Studio-G Hamilton, 126 James St N (second floor)
Friday, August 21, 7pm - 9pm
Line dancing on the first and third Fridays of each month. New and experienced dancers are all welcome! Lessons with Jennifer will 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 cash at the door. DETAILS (event schedule on Instagram)
DISORDER /: Dark Danz Event
The Underground, 41 Catharine St N
Saturday, September 12, 10pm - late
(Rescheduled from April 18.) Hamilton, darklings! The evolution in dark clubbing is coming to the shake the shadows... DISORDER /: Dark Danz Event: goth • darkwave • ebm • coldwave • industrial • dark electro. A high evergy audio visual experience synced to sound and energy under the blood moon mirror ball masterfully mixed by DJs Dwight Hybrid + DJ Constantin (Odonis Odonis). And with a surprise feature element that shouldn't be missed. Not stated to be 19+ but it probably is. Tickets here, or $15 cash at the door.