FrancoFEST Hamilton the largest Francophone festival of its kind in the Niagara Peninsula returns live and in person to beautiful Gage Park to kick off the summer with its usual flair. Presented by the Centre francophone Hamilton the 2022 edition will take place on June 17 and 18 and will feature some of Canada's top Francophone entertainment as well as a host of free workshops and activities for the whole family.
A one-of-a-kind arts and culture festival in Hamilton FrancoFest brings together the many Francophones and Francophiles in the Niagara region to meet in the intimacy of a carnival-like festival and to enjoy a selection of Canada's best French-speaking artists. In keeping with the circus tradition this year FrancoFEST will present Hisse et Ho! by Le Gros Orteil (Otterbrun QC) a company that creates shows for young audiences mixing circus arts physical theatre and clown play.
This year’s outstanding lineup will feature 15 artists including the critically acclaimed YAO a multi award winning performer who won the top three most coveted awards at the 2019 Gala Trille Or as “Artist of the year” “Performer of the year” as well as the “Media’s favorite” award; the charismatic singersongwriter Stef Paquette who returns for a 4th year in a row to host the festival; the fascinating and talented singer-songwriter Céleste Lévis; the popular DJ Unpier accompanied by his dancers; the upbeat Quebec group Samajam and their interactive show; the roots music of Franco-Abenaki singer-songwriter Mimi O Bonsawin; the talented Malian percussionist Adama Daou; the renowned Moroccan oud player Hassan El Hadi; the fabulous drag performer Jezebel Bardot; the dazzling traditional hoop dancer Makhena Rankin Guérin; the spirited dancers of Salsa Soul; and the percussion and samba group Hamilton Beat Harmonic. Festival goers will also be able to discover 3 local emerging talents: Breezy Émilie Guérin and DJ Elleäna.
In addition FrancoFEST offers salsa and circus workshops a djembe circle Clown Marco and his unmissable balloons a drag workshop and an African craft workshop with Montser'art. The very young can enjoy two bouncy castles a parachute game tug-of-war and candyfloss (cotton candy?) while the young at heart can try their luck at bingo and a raffle. Not to mention the wide range of delicious food offered by food trucks and the Resto Chez Chloé. There will be something for everyone to enjoy!
FrancoFEST Hamilton 2022
June 17th from 5pm tp 10:30pm
June 18th from 12:00pm to 10:30pm
FREE Admission - Gage Park Bandshell
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Event Venue
Gage Park bandshell, 1000 Main St E, Hamilton, Canada
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