Hamilton Events

On Wednesday March 7 th , enjoy the Funniest Night in Niagara at the 11 th Annual Komedy for Kidneys Rodney Pentland Memorial Benefit Show. It’s two-hours of “pee your pants” funny, featuring some of Canada’s foremost comedians and rising stars. The 2018 line-up includes: Jason Allen, Laurie Elliott, Mark Matthews, Jeff McEnery, Tony Molesworth...

(Hamilton, ON) – Spectra by Comcast Spectacor, providers of Venues Management for FirstOntario Centre are thrilled to announce Kevin Hart is bringing The Irresponsible Tour to FirstOntario Centre on Saturday, April 21st, 2018. Tickets for Kevin Hart go on-sale Wednesday, January 31st at 12pm. Tickets can be purchased online at www.ticketmaster.ca by telephone at 1 855 872 5000 or in person at the Dan Lawrie Box Office at FirstOntario...

Spectra by Comcast Spectacor, providers of Venues Management for FirstOntario Concert Hall are pleased to announce that Jim Jefferies Live – The Unusual Punishment Tour is coming to FirstOntario Concert Hall on Saturday, May 19th 2018. Tickets for Jim Jefferies go on-sale next Friday, December 8th at noon. Tickets can be purchased online at www.CoreEntertainment.ca, by telephone at 1 855 872 5000 or in person at the Dan Lawrie Insurance...

Laughs for Lupus is Lupus Canada’s inaugural fundraising and awareness event that will take place at Second City in Toronto on May 9, 2019. Join us and special guests, Colin Mochrie (Whose Line Is It Anyways), Debra McGrath (Little Mosque on the Prairie) and Patrick McKenna (Traders, Red Green, Remedy) for an evening of laughter...

Take a hilarious journey to discover the power of the subconscious mind at this family-friendly show. The audience members become the stars. This is a fundraiser for Food4Kids, which provides packages of healthy food for Halton kids aged 4-14 years with limited or no access to food each weekend. Help fight child hunger in our own...

Just For Laughs is thrilled to announce that, fresh from his sold out tour in Australia and New Zealand, Scottish comic superstar Danny Bhoy is coming back for an unprecedented 7th cross-Canada tour!   It’s been a long wait for the globe-trotting Scot and his ever-growing fanbase but, 2023 sees the arrival of Danny Bhoy with...

Anthony Rodia is one of the hottest up-and-coming talents in stand-up comedy. He is refreshingly genuine, quick witted and TOTALLY RELATABLE!​ As a first-generation Italian American from New York, Anthony hit social media rankings with his infamous characters Uncle Vinny and Zia Lucia during the pandemic lockdowns. With the onset of quarantine, he captivated his...

Registration desk opens at 4pm Hamilton Convention Centre Levity – Finals Of the Funniest Person in Hamilton Contest 7pm doors open for the finals Funniest Person In Hamilton Contest at Levity Comedy Club The 8-week contest has all come down to this – 8 acts competing for a spot on the Closing gala! Hosted by...

Exhibits at the Steam Whistle Lounge opens Webster Room Hamilton Convention Centre 10-6pm Step onto the sets of the Hilarious House of Frightenstein and The Great White North Learn more about the CCHOF its mission and activities – seminars and displays Learn more about the Canadian Association of Stand-up comics. Levity comedy Club 8:00 –...

Steam Whistle Lounge at the Webster Room HCC Exhibits and seminars 10- 6pm Podcasts Friday 1 pm – CCHOF Podcast – host Chad Noonan sits down with Comic Ron James to discuss the importance of comedy Friday 5 pm – CCHOF podcast host Chad Noonan talks to Shaun Majumder

CCHOF inductions Ron James in Concert and special tribute to Steve Smith A night of hilarity and tribute as Red Green and Comedy Mill Cast members reunite to pay tribute to Hamilton’s own Steve Smith.  Hosted by Pat McKenna featuring a very special comedy performance by the one and only Ron James!

Steamwhistle Lounge Webster Room HCC 11:am  Uncle Buck Brunch– Second City Alum and Baroness Von Sketches’ Aurora Browne hosts a pancake breakfast and the screening of the CCHOF’s first Inductee John Candy’s classic   Uncle Buck! Exhibits and podcasts 1 pm CCHOF Chad Noonan talks to Baroness Von Sketches Aurora Browne   5 pm – CCHOF...

The Closing Gala First Ontario Concert Hall doors open at 7 show at 8 A great Canadian Evening of laughs and tributes in a talk show format Shaun Majumder hosts with Teenage Head as the show’s band! Featuring performances by The winner of the Funniest person in Hamilton, Keesha Brownie, Eric Johnston and CCHOF nominee...