As a leader in the performing arts sector that responds to the changing culture of Hamilton, HFTco builds a community for artists and cultivates work that is accessible, innovative, and artistically adventurous.
Artist Opportunities
Frost Bites 2026 Place-Based Performance Series
We’re looking for playful, collaborative, creative risk-takers to present site-specific work in non-traditional performance spaces throughout the historic Staircase Theatre building at 25 Dundurn St N from March 6 - 8, 2026, during Week Two of the Frost Bites 2026 festival.
ALERT Junior Producer Program
ALERT is a customized training opportunity for emerging producers ("Junior Producer") and companies/collectives with one or more works-in-development ("Resident Company"). The program culminates in a public presentation at the 2026 Hamilton Fringe Festival (July 15-26, 2026).
2026 New Play Contest
Calling all writers and theatre makers! The 2026 Hamilton Fringe Festival New Play Contest is now accepting applications until November 20, 2025. The winning script gets a FREE 60-minute production slot in the 2026 Hamilton Fringe Festival plus a $300.00 cash prize.
Featured Events & Programs
Festival Program Pick-up Locations
Grab a physical copy of this year’s Festival Program at any one of these locations:
- Coach & Lantern | 384 Wilson St E, Ancaster
- Crown and Press | 303 Ottawa St N
- Democracy* | 202 Locke St S
- Detour Cafe | 41 King St W, Dundas
- Last Supper Books | 148 James St N
- Mulberry Coffeehouse | 193 James St N
- Paisley Coffeehouse & Eatery | 1020 King St W
- Playhouse Cinema | 177 Sherman Ave N
- RELAY Coffee Roasters | 27 King William St
- Shady Grove Lukaya Cafe | 592 Upper Wellington St
- Tourism Hamilton | 28 James St N
- Vintage Coffee Roasters | 977 King St E
