RIZZFEST 2026

RIZZFEST is Hamilton’s BESTFEST.
Taking over Valentine’s Day weekend, it lands right when the cold sets in—turning mid-February into something worth breaching the weather for!

RIZZFEST 2026 unfolds over four nights across multiple Hamilton venues, each evening offering a distinct atmosphere with rotating lineups and late nights throughout the weekend. The festival showcases standout Ontario experimental music, with a strong focus on no wave, art rock, and left-of-center sounds, bringing artists and audiences together for an intimate, high-energy experience built on curiosity, risk, and community.

Venues by Day
Friday (Feb 13): Ridiculous
Saturday (Feb 14): Farside
Sunday (Feb 15): ANDTHENYOU (all ages)
Monday (Feb 16): Ooey Gooeys

19+ event, except Sunday.
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