Hamilton

Hamilton’s LGBTQ+ community is a vibrant mix of students, artists, families, and longtime locals, with strong roots in grassroots organizing and queer-friendly small businesses. It’s shaped by the city’s creative scene, its working-class history, and a growing network of inclusive spaces across downtown, the east end, and beyond. From drag and nightlife to sober hangs, community meetups, and advocacy events, Hamilton’s queer scene is built around showing up for each other.

Easygoing restaurant & bar specializing in burgers & seafood plates, plus vegan options.

The Capitol Bar

The King George Pub is a bar in Hamilton. Located at 116 George St, Hamilton, ON L8P 1E2, Canada.

The King George Pub

Club Hamilton is a sauna and bathhouse in Hamilton. Located at 6 Main St E, Hamilton, ON L8N 1E8, Canada.

Club Hamilton

Cedars Campground is a campground in Hamilton. Located at 1039 Concession 5 W, Hamilton, ON L0R 1V0, Canada.

Cedars Campground

Canadian design studio founded in 2019 by four artists and life-long friends. MUKA creates colourful enamel pins, apparel, accessories, and stationery celebrating LGBTQ+, BIPoC, and AAPI communities through creative self-expression. Queer and POC operated, based in Hamilton, Ontario.

MUKA

B-Side Social is a bar in Hamilton. Located at 17 Augusta St Unit B, Hamilton, ON L8N 1P6, Canada.

B-Side Social

Informal bar & grill serving elevated pub grub in a contemporary space with a large patio.

Southcote 53

Pub serving wings, poutine & shepherd’s pie, plus drafts & drinks in storied digs with rustic decor.

The Pheasant Plucker Pub

Nest Coworking is a venue in Hamilton. Located at 120 Hughson St S, Hamilton, ON L8N 2B2, Canada.

Nest Coworking

Relaxed watering hole serving pub grub in a quaint, renovated historical power station.

The Powerhouse

Emerald Coffee Co. is a restaurant in Hamilton. Located at 340 Barton St E, Hamilton, ON L8L 2X7, Canada.

Emerald Coffee Co.

Hambrgr is a bar in Hamilton. Located at 49 King William St, Hamilton, ON L8R 1A2, Canada.

Hambrgr

Crumbled is a shop in Hamilton. Located at 339 Barton St E, Hamilton, ON L8L 2X6, Canada.

Crumbled

Redchurch Cafe Gallery is a restaurant in Hamilton. Located at Victoria Hall, 68 King St E, Hamilton, ON L8N 1A6, Canada.

Redchurch Cafe Gallery

Andthenyou is a bar in Hamilton. Located at 145 Main St E, Hamilton, ON L8N 1G4, Canada.

Andthenyou

Join the Queer Ski & Snowboard Getaway for a winter adventure in Toronto. Details about the event's activities and schedule are not specified. The event is scheduled to start on February 25, 2025. No specific start or end times are provided. The event image is not available, and the event URL is not provided. The host and location details are not specified.

Queer Ski & Snowboard Getaway

Drop in volleyball sessions every Thursday from January 8 to March 12. Enter off Lottridge, orange gym doors. PWYC $5-10/night.

Prince of Wales Elementary

Drop In Winter Volleyball

A weekly drop-in volleyball session for everyone to play and stay active.

An in-person event celebrating queer joy, resistance, and leadership by LGBTQI+ refugees and newcomers on Human Rights Day. The symposium will feature voices rising in support and recognition, taking place at 163 Queen Street East, Toronto, ON, starting at 9:00 AM on February 27, 2026. Doors open at 8:30 AM, and the event lasts approximately 8 hours and 30 minutes, welcoming attendees of all ages.

Toronto · 163 Queen St E

Celebrating Queer Joy & Resistance: A Human Rights Day Symposium

Hope for Refugees International - HRI

Join us for Drag Brunch on Saturday, February 28th, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Southcote 53, located at 534 Garner Road East, Ancaster, ON. Enjoy a lively brunch experience featuring drag performances in a vibrant setting.

Drag Brunch

Join us at B-Side Social in Downtown Hamilton for Sip & Shuck, an oyster tasting event. Enjoy fresh oysters and a selection of beverages in a lively atmosphere. The event is scheduled for February 28, 2026, from 16:00 to 18:00. For more details and reservations, visit our website.

Sip & Shuck at B-Side Social

Volleyball league sessions every Tuesday.

Ray Lewis Elementary

Volleyball League Session

A weekly volleyball league session for everyone.

A weekly drop-in volleyball session open to everyone held at Prince of Wales Elementary.

Dirty Bingo is an adults-only, high-energy bingo event hosted by Kenadie St. James, blending drag performance, comedy, crowd interaction, and multiple bingo rounds. It takes place on March 5, 2026, from 20:00 to 22:00, at Pheasant Plucker located at 20 Augusta St., Hamilton. Attendees arrive between 7 PM and 8 PM, with the event starting at 8 PM and ending around 10 PM. The event features prizes from The Love Shop and a playful, naughty atmosphere, encouraging audience participation and lively energy.

Pheasant Plucker

Dirty Bingo

A series of community events including art, sports, film, virtual hangout, and cooking activities in Hamilton.

March 2025 Spectrum Events

Join us for a nostalgic evening of 'Nineties' themed trivia at The Dickens Pub in Downtown Burlington. The event is scheduled for March 9, 2026, starting at 19:59 and ending at 22:00. Test your knowledge of the 1990s and enjoy a fun night with friends.

The Dickens

TRIVIA – Nineties

A weekly volleyball league session open to everyone.

A weekly drop-in volleyball session for everyone held at Prince of Wales Elementary.

A breakfast event featuring Cinderella, scheduled for March 15th, 2026, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at Southcote 53, located at 534 Garner Road East, Ancaster, ON. The event is organized by B Social Hospitality.

BREAKFAST WITH CINDERELLA

Join us for a day of live music, food trucks, and family fun at the annual Spring Music Festival in Hamilton.

Hamilton City

Spring Music Festival

Join the House of Adam and Steve for an entertaining drag show event on March 15, 2026, from 20:00 to 23:00 in Toronto. Experience a night of fabulous performances and vibrant entertainment. The event details, including the venue and additional information, can be found on the provided link.

Cake Cabaret and Ridiculous

House of Adam and Steve Drag Show

House of Adam and Steve

Join us for a trivia night focused on Disney Live Action films on Thursday, March 19th, 2026, from 19:59 to 22:00 at Pheasant Plucker, located at 20 Augusta Street, Hamilton, Ontario. Test your knowledge and enjoy an evening of fun with fellow Disney fans.

TRIVIA – Disney Live Action

Immersive drag show experience inside Hamilton Prop House, featuring performances and audience interaction.

Hamilton Prop House

Join us for Breakfast with Tinkerbell on March 21, 2026, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at The Powerhouse, located at 21 Jones St., Stoney Creek, Ontario. Enjoy a delightful morning event featuring Tinkerbell, with details available on the B Social Hospitality website.

BREAKFAST WITH TINKERBELL

A breakfast event featuring Anna, scheduled for March 22, 2026, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at District Kitchen + Bar, located at 335 Plains Rd E, Burlington, ON.

District Kitchen + Bar

BREAKFAST WITH ANNA

Dofasco Rec Park

Mellow Queer Tournament

A day-long queer volleyball tournament with food, merchandise, raffles, and free parking at Dofasco Rec Park.

Third Annual Spring Fling Hockey Tournament at Liuna 4 Ice Centre.

LIUNA 4 Ice Centre

Spring Fling Tournament 26

Pride Hamilton 2026 is a community celebration reflecting the theme 'We BELONG,' emphasizing inclusivity, diversity, and resilience within the LGBTQ+ community. The event features expanded programming, increased accessibility, and opportunities for connection, aiming to foster unity and empower change. It is part of Hamilton's ongoing efforts to support and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community through various activities and initiatives.

Pride Hamilton 2026

Join us for Pride celebrations in Hamilton! Celebrate diversity, inclusion, and love with community events, performances, and activities.

PRIDE HALTON

Why does the caged bird sing? This design pays tribute to one of the most prolific poets and activists, Maya Angelou. If you’re looking for a cool graphic tee filled with meaning and love, this is the ultimate choice. All sizes are unisex. Please check sizing chart for your preferred fit.

Tattoo Hand Monochrome T-Shirt

Celebrates and acknowledges our ever-so-complicated spectrum of emotions. The ones we like and the ones we don’t. All sizes are unisex. Please check sizing chart for your preferred fit.

Floral "Feelings" Sweater

Yes, all cats are beautiful, even that fuzzy hissy one at the end of the street. All sizes are unisex. Please check sizing chart for your preferred fit.

All Cats are Beautiful T-Shirt

/prīd-a-pus/ A Pridapus is a distant cousin of the platypus, although they share many similar features, such as bioluminescent fur. These adorable creatures are one of the most common yet diverse species in the universe. Our Glynn, Lex and Teri Pridapus now have been updated to GLOW IN THE DARK.All MUKA enamel pin products come with locking backs for extra security! See care instructions for details.

Pridapus Enamel Pins

The peony is among the longest-used flowers in Eastern culture both as ornamentation and as medicine. It's a symbol of royalty and magnificence. All MUKA enamel pin products come with locking backs for extra security! See care instructions for details.

Peony Enamel Pin

So sweet, give us a lick. These dark eyes will enchant your candy heart away. All MUKA enamel pin products come with locking backs for extra security! See care instructions for details.

Candy Skull Pin

Emotional Heart Sticker

Mmmmm Ice Cold Classic. This sticker is holographic.

Queer Femme COKE Sticker

Our loveable Morty Moose is here to spread the gospel of hand sanitizing to all. All MUKA enamel pin products come with locking backs for extra security! See care instructions for details.

Cute Moose Pin

Get Your Drag-On! Second out of three in the series of pins inspired by @heyminhiwang iconic looks on @canadasdragrace !Shop the iconic collection on✨ www. hellomuka .com ✨ For the 5th season of Canada's Drag Race Minhi Wang has partnered with MUKA to bring these special one-of-a-kind pins encapsulating their experience on the show! This special dragon pin is inspired by Minhi Wang's episode 1 Best Drag runway! Get your hands on this piece of herstory! This features 2 posts on the back for stability. 7.5cm (3inches) tall. All MUKA enamel pin products come with locking backs for extra security! See care instructions for details.

MW x M Dragon Wang pin

In soup, sauce or stirfry, these noodles are delicious! All MUKA enamel pin products come with locking backs for extra security! See care instructions for details.

Rainbow Noodles Enamel Pin

This sticker sheet features Minhi's most iconic outfits on Canada's Drag Race Season 5 Get your hands on this piece of herstory!

MW x M Minhi Sticker Sheet

These noodles are dan dan dan-gerously delicious!Comes in a sticker + magnet combo!

Danger Noodle Chef Snake Sticker + Magnet Set

A playful take on the famous painting "La Danse" by Matisse, featuring a group of rainbow cats dancing in a circle. This sticker will bring you joy and make you want to dance too!

Dancing Cats Sticker

Whether it's a holiday, special occasion or you just want to let them know you are thinking of them, This MUKA gift card will be the PERFECT statement. It never expires and can be used anywhere, anytime! *Custom amount available upon request

MUKA Gift Card

LGBT2Q+ ten-pin bowling league based in Burlington (Golden Horseshoe area) for the gay and lesbian community and allies, focused on fun social play and welcoming newcomers .

Golden Horseshoe Bowling League

LGBTQIA+ curling league launched in 2024 at the Hamilton Victoria Curling Club, providing dedicated weekly curling times and a safe, supportive space for queer curlers and allies to connect and enjoy the sport .

Hamilton Queer Curling

A year-round hiking program run by the Bruce Trail Conservancy (Iroquoia Club) offering inclusive group hikes on Hamilton-area trails for 2SLGBTQQIAP+ hikers and allies, fostering a safe space for nature outings .

Iroquoia Club’s Rainbow Hikes

Year-round outdoor adventure group founded in 2022 (Hamilton region) for lesbian, bisexual, and transgender women, organizing activities like hiking, camping and winery visits in a supportive, judgment-free environment .

Lesbian Adventure Club

Inclusive volleyball league started in 2023 in Hamilton, offering both intermediate competitive and drop-in play without strict gender requirements, welcoming diversity in skill, style, and gender expression .

Mellow Queer Volleyball

Axe-throwing league formed in 2022 in Hamilton, aimed at providing a safe, welcoming environment for LGBTQ+ individuals to participate in axe-throwing. It runs multiple six-week seasons each year at BATL Hamilton .

Queer Axe Throwing

Casual group bike rides (≈10 km) in the Hamilton area for LGBTQ+ cyclists and allies, launched in 2024 to provide an inclusive and welcoming cycling community .

Queer Biking Hamilton

Inclusive drop-in basketball club for 2SLGBTQ+ players of all skill levels in Hamilton, emphasizing supportive community and accessible play .

Queer Dimes Basketball

2SLGBTQ+ hockey league founded in 2023 in Hamilton, providing seasonal and year-round ice hockey (and ball hockey) programs at Mohawk 4 Ice Centre, with an emphasis on breaking gender barriers and fostering an inclusive community .

Queer Hockey Hamilton

Hamilton’s 2SLGBTQIA+ slo-pitch softball league (founded 2021) that offers a safe, inclusive and fun space for queer and allied players to play softball, build community, and promote good sportsmanship and camaraderie .

Steel City Inclusive Softball Association

Inclusive pickleball league established in 2025 in Hamilton, welcoming players of all skill levels for fun, recreational play. Emphasizes community, connection, and joyful competition in a safe, affirming environment .

Hamilton

Upcoming Events

Queer Ski & Snowboard Getaway

Drop In Winter Volleyball

Celebrating Queer Joy & Resistance: A Human Rights Day Symposium

Drag Brunch

Sip & Shuck at B-Side Social

Volleyball League Session

Drop In Winter Volleyball

Dirty Bingo

Sports Leagues

Golden Horseshoe Bowling League

Hamilton Queer Curling

Iroquoia Club’s Rainbow Hikes

Lesbian Adventure Club

Community Groups

Businesses & Venues

The Capitol Bar

The King George Pub

Club Hamilton

Cedars Campground

Shop Queer-Owned in Hamilton

Tattoo Hand Monochrome T-Shirt

Pridapus Enamel Pins

Emotional Heart Sticker

Cute Moose Pin

Take Hamilton's queer scene with you

Explore LGBTQ+ Hamilton

Where Things Are Happening