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A cultural hub that provides an intimate space for public performances, film, music, comedy and exhibitions, showcasing Canadian and world content.
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The Westdale is a fully licensed and fully accessible theatre. Hamilton’s premier cinema screening experience for art and independent films and a state-of-the-art exhibition space for music, readings, lectures, video streaming, and pubic meetings. The Westdale is a community-based cultural and economic hub for Westdale Village, the surrounding neighbourhood, and the city of Hamilton.

08/24/2026

Don't miss the 40th anniversary of Stand By Me! Run to The Westdale this weekend to catch this Rob Reiner classic on the big screen🤩

🎬In a treehouse at the edge of Castle Rock, a small Oregon town, budding 12-year-old writer Gordie is about to begin an extraordinary trek into the heart of the northwestern forest. His best friend Vern has overheard his older brother and a friend talking about their discovery of a dead body in the woods. Hoping they can get credit for finding the body, Gordie sets off with insecure, frightened Vern, tough guy Chris and daredevil Teddy on an adventure that becomes an odyssey of self-discovery.

🏖️This film is part of our Summer of '86 series where we take you back to the lazy, crazy, and hazy days of 1986 with that summer's greatest movies!

📅August 30 & September 2

🎟️Tickets are available at thewestdale.ca (link in bio) or in-person at our box office

08/23/2026

Join us in our art deco jewel for an evening of jazz music from Canada’s best jazz musicians! Get your tickets NOW for Jazz Originals: Celebrating the Songs of The Beatles!

🎶Join host Karen Thornton for a mesmerizing evening of music celebrating the timeless songs of The Beatles. Featuring outstanding local performers Nancy Walker, John Neudorf, and Robyn Black, this show reimagines the Fab Four’s greatest hits with a jazz twist.

📅September 25 @ 8:00 pm

🎟️Tickets: $49.75, $44.50 for Members, available at thewestdale.ca (link in bio) or in-person at our box office

💛Sponsored by Marie Phillips, BA (Hons) RRC, PFP, FCSI, MFA-P, CEA Insurance & Investment Advisor Nextstepsplanninginc.ca

08/22/2026

Step into the soul, passion, and timeless music of Marvin Gaye with The Marvin Experience, a powerful live tribute celebrating one of the most iconic voices in music history🎵

🏆Featuring Juno award winning vocalist backed by an electrifying 8-piece band, this immersive concert reimagines Marvin Gaye’s legendary catalogue with fresh, modern arrangements while honouring the spirit, emotion, and groove that made the music unforgettable.

Expect timeless songs like:
I Heard It Through The Grapevine
Let’s Get It On
Sexual Healing
How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You
Ain’t Nothing Like The Real Thing
…and many more.

📅September 25 @ 8:00 pm
🎟️Tickets: $49.75, $44.50 for Members, available at thewestdale.ca (link in bio) or in-person at our box office

Sponsored by Marie Phillips, BA (Hons) RRC, PFP, FCSI, MFA-P, CEA Insurance & Investment Advisor Nextstepsplanninginc.ca

08/18/2026

"Please sir, I want some more" is a quote I say frequently😂 It comes from Oliver! the 1968 academy award-winning musical movie, screening at The Westdale this weekend!

💛Tickets are only $9.25 thanks to The Merchants of Westdale Village

🎬In 1830s London, orphan Oliver Twist escapes a grim workhouse and joins a gang of pickpockets. Led by the Artful Dodger and taught by the criminal Fagin, Oliver’s new life changes when an intended victim, Mr. Brownlow, takes him in. Fagin’s henchman Bill Sikes kidnaps Oliver to ensure his own criminal secrets stay safe.

📅August 22 & 23

🎟️Tickets are available at thewestdale.ca (link in bio) or in-person at our box office

08/17/2026

Have you ever wanted to watch a 100 year-old silent film on the big screen with LIVE MUSIC to accompany it?? Well you're in luck, because returning from their triumphant double-feature appearance last year, the Westdale is thrilled to welcome back The Invincible Czars to our stage and screen!

🎬An elderly alchemist named Faust makes a pact with the demon Mephisto to gain the power to protect his village from plague. Faust soon succumbs to temptation and asks Mephisto to restore his youth and help him acquire all the hedonistic pleasures that earth can offer. Eventually, his love affair with a young woman named Gretchen leads to tragic and devastating consequences for them both.

📅October 20 (ONE NIGHT ONLY)

🎟️Tickets: $35 General Admission, $30 Members (all taxes and fees included)

08/16/2026

Join us as we screen the CBC rebroadcast of The Tragically Hip’s final concert, commercial-free and live on our big-screen! Reserve your seats today with 100% of proceeds directed to The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund💛

🎬Ten years ago, The Tragically Hip took the stage for the final time in their hometown of Kingston, Ontario. That extraordinary night has since become woven into Canada’s cultural fabric, and now, the band is set to honour its legacy with the release of a landmark live album and exclusive CBC rebroadcast/global live stream of A National Celebration – the band’s last show.

📅August 22

🎟️Tickets are $10 (all taxes and fees included) and are available at thewestdale.ca or in-person at our box office

08/12/2026

An oldie, but a critically acclaimed goodie🌟 Oliver! is coming to The Westdale on August 22 and 23 for only $9.25 per ticket thanks to the Merchants of Westdale Village!! Don't miss this musical classic 🎶🤩

🎬In 1830s London, orphan Oliver Twist escapes a grim workhouse and joins a gang of pickpockets. Led by the Artful Dodger and taught by the criminal Fagin, Oliver’s new life changes when an intended victim, Mr. Brownlow, takes him in. Fagin’s henchman Bill Sikes kidnaps Oliver to ensure his own criminal secrets stay safe.

📅August 22 & 23

🎟️Tickets are available at thewestdale.ca (link in bio) or in-person at our box office

08/10/2026

All of our summer series' are coming to an end! Ride or Die Cinema (hosted by the lovely Jeffrey Bender) is showing Dog Day Afternoon as it's final film😎 You don't want to miss seeing young Al Pacino on the big screen!!

🎬Based on a true story. Unlikely burglars Sonny and Sal attempt at thievery goes wrong from the get-go (the bank they choose to rob has almost no money). Things go from bad to worse as tensions rapidly escalate into a hostage situation and stand-off with the police. As Sonny’s motives for the robbery are slowly revealed and things become far more complicated, the heist turns into a volatile media circus.

📅Thursday, August 20 @ 7:00 pm

🎟️Tickets are available at thewestdale.ca or in-person at our box office

08/07/2026

The most underrated scene in Ferris Bueller's Day Off, which we have playing THIS SUNDAY AND TUESDAY at The Westdale!!

🏖️This film is part of our Summer of '86 series where we take you back to the lazy, crazy, and hazy days of 1986 with that summer's greatest movies!

📆August 9 & 11

🎟️Tickets are available at thewestdale.ca or in-person at our box office

08/06/2026

I... had no idea The Muppets were this funny. This is on me, I take full responsibility of my ignorance. Stay tuned for the official apology video. That said, The Great Muppet Caper screens TOMORROW and plays the rest of the weekend at The Westdale!! You don't want to miss this silly adventure🤭

🫂Tomorrow (Friday, August 7 at 1:30pm) is our Sensory Friendly screening with support from Centre for Diverse Learners, helping us make the screenings as safe, welcoming, and accessible to all! Check out our website for more information about these awesome accessible screenings.

💛Tickets are ONLY $9.25 thanks to the

📅August 7, 8, 9
🎟️Tickets are available at thewestdale.ca or in-person at our box office

Address

1014 King Street West
Hamilton, ON
L8S1L4

Telephone

+19055770074

Website

http://www.thewestdale.ca/

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