Festival of Friends

The Festival of Friends is a free, all-ages annual music festival held over the August long weekend in Hamilton's historic Gage Park, featuring major live music headliners, over 135 food and craft vendors, a midway, and family activities. Running since 1976, it is one of Canada's longest-running and largest free music events, drawing tens of thousands of visitors across three days rain or shine. The festival celebrates its milestone anniversary editions and consistently books a diverse lineup of Canadian and international acts.