Supercrawl

Categories: Arts & Culture, Downtown Hamilton, Events, Family Fun, Free, Galleries, Market, Music, Shopping, Top Event, Various

September 12, 2025 to September 14, 2025

End summer with a bang at Hamilton's legendary Supercrawl music and arts festival as it celebrates its fifteenth season. Expect the unexpected as you wander the downtown core - a perfect introduction to Hamilton's buzz-worthy arts scene.

• Every September, the free arts festival shuts down James Street North to traffic for three dazzling days of live music, art installations, theatre, dance, fashion, food, and fun.
• This year live music stages feature headliners, Born Ruffians, Basia Bulat, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Steve Strongman, TOBi, and Donovan Woods. For the full music lineup, visit the Supercrawl website.
• Supercrawl serves up a feast of food options, with around 50 food trucks, a beer garden, alongside all the cafes, bars, and restaurants that line the street.
• Stop by the Visitor Experience Centre in the historic Lister Building for information, vendors and locally made souvenirs. Open Friday and Saturday from 10 am to 10 pm and Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm.

While You're Here

• Make the most of your time in Hamilton with 10 tips for Supercrawl Weekend.
• Plan your visit with our Downtown Guide, packed with things to see, do and eat before and after the festival.
• Visit our Accommodations Guide for all your overnight needs.
• Check out our Getting Here and Getting Around tips for a seamless trip.
• Skip the drive and take GO Transit to West Harbour GO or the Hamilton GO Centre into town, and finish your trip to the Coliseum on foot or by local bus on HSR.