Supercrawl 2025

James St N | September 12-14

Get ready for a weekend takeover of Hamilton’s James North as Supercrawl transforms the street into a vibrant space of live music, art installations, local vendors, and family-friendly fun—all for free!

Musical headliners include Indie rockers Born Ruffians, Canadian rapper Classified, folk captivating Basia Bulat, post-rock pioneers Godspeed You! Black Emperor, blues powerhouse Steve Strongman, hip-hop sensation TOBi, and country-folk storyteller Donovan Woods

Plus over 60 more acts ranging from electronic, soul, R&B, punk, rock, orchestral ensembles (like the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra), children’s choirs, shoegaze to global music gems—truly something for every ear!

Vendor Village & Food Trucks

• Shop local with 150+ tented artisans, craftspeople, indie fashion labels, and small press publishers.

• Fuel your crawl: Enjoy 50+ food trucks, a beer garden, and eateries that line James North—covering global street eats to sweet treats

• Find info & merch: Drop by the Visitor Experience Centre in the historic Lister Building for festival guides, maps, and locally made souvenirs

 

Visual & Performing Arts

• Immersive installations: Expect large-scale sculptures, neon art, projection mapping, and even flame-throwing performances—Supercrawl is known for turning streets into an art playground

• Fashion & performance: Catch pop-up runway shows, theatre, dance pieces, street theatre, live storytelling, and author talks enhancing both local culture and national discourse

 

Family-Friendly & Talks

• Hands-on creation: Pop into the Family Zone for art-making, interactive performances, and kid-centric musical acts.

• Inspire & discuss: Author tents and pop-up talks feature literary readings, publishing insights, and Q&A from creative insiders—something for every curious mind

 

Admission and events are 100% free, making it one of Canada’s biggest no-cost arts festival! Celebrate Hamilton’s diversity, with programming amplified across music, visual arts, performance, local business participation, and inclusion at its core.

Mark your calendars and follow Supercrawl for full schedule, map, and surprise activations. This is Hamilton at its most creative—see you on the crawl!