SIGNATURE EVENTS

Hamilton Winterfest proudly presents a selection of must-see events!

haunted winter

Saturday January 31, 6 pm & 8 pm
$12.50 - $32.50

Come and experience the haunting dance, drag and live performances of this promenade style show in the haunting Studio Ethereal.

Angela Josephine, the creator of The Haunting House, is bringing the Halloween vibes to Winterfest 2026! For those of you who need a dose of spooky before next Halloween, while celebrating the big, bright and beautiful winter in Hamilton.

Come and experience the ghoulish dance, drag and live performances of this promenade style show in the haunting Studio Ethereal at its NEW LOCATION at 126 Catharine St N, Hamilton.

After the performance, guests are invited to take photos on site, with/without our haunting entertainers.

With performances by
Alyssa Nedich-Edwards Choreography with Emillee York
Calypso Cosmic
D-Fizz
Haus of Noire
Jenna Harris
Josh Taylor
Karma Kameleon
Obsidian Dance Company
Steel City Slither

Please note: the promenade style show requires the audience to move from space to space within the studio to experience the various performers. A limited number of chairs will be available for those in need.

All ages are welcome!

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Early show:
Doors 5:45 pm
Show 6 pm
Post-show photos on site

Late show:
Doors: 7:45 pm
Show: 8 pm
Post-show photos on site

Location - Studio Ethereal
126 Catharine St N,
Hamilton, ON

frost queens

Saturday February 7
All Ages Show - 5 pm - FREE
19+ Show - 8 pm - $22.50

In partnership with House of Adam & Steve, our Frost Queens return for the 4th year! Featuring some of Hamilton’s hottest drag performers and Canada’s Drag Race star Velma Jones in her Hamilton debut!

With performances by
Velma Jones *
Karma Kameleon
Chimera
Hexe Noire
Baby Butcher

*19+ show only

Please note: Registration is required for the All Ages show. Tickets are required for the 19+ show.

We encourage all to attend in whatever clothing or accessories make you feel comfortable, fabulous, and express the magic of winter!

Tickets Available Soon

All Ages Show:
Doors 4:45 pm
Show 5 pm
FREE - Registration Required

19+ Show:
Doors: 7:45 pm
Show: 8 pm
Featuring Canada’s Drag Race star, Velma Jones

Location - Theatre Aquarius Studio Theatre
190 King William St,
Hamilton, ON

cotton factory takeover - Feb 13 - 16

  • A Night of art - art studio crawl

    Friday February 13
    Come explore the art studios at The Cotton Factory.

  • Treat yourself market

    Sunday February 15
    It’s time to celebrate YOU! Browse vendors and treat yourself to something special.