Hamilton event data for your organization
HamiltonEvents.ca brings local event information together in one reliable, searchable place. We also work with organizations that need event data for planning, publishing, research or digital products.
Depending on your project, commercial access may be available through scheduled data feeds, embeddable calendars, tailored reports, exports or scoped API access.
Have a project in mind?
Tell us what you need, how it will be used and when you hope to launch.
Discuss your projectWays to work with our data
The right format depends on whether you need to publish events, plan around them or analyze patterns over time.
Event feeds and exports
Receive relevant upcoming events for a particular area, audience or category. Delivery options and update frequency can be tailored to the project.
Calendars and website widgets
Add a curated Hamilton event calendar to a website, visitor resource, resident portal or digital publication without maintaining the listings yourself.
Planning and demand reports
Understand what is happening across the city, identify particularly busy periods and explore event activity by date, area, venue or category.
Custom research
Request a defined dataset or analysis for academic research, media coverage, destination planning, sponsorship, programming or another specific project.
API access
Scoped API access may be available for approved applications that require structured, regularly updated event information.
A clearly defined scope
Every project starts by confirming coverage, included fields, delivery, attribution and permitted uses.
Who we work with
What may be included
- Event names and descriptions
- Dates, times and recurrence
- Venues and locations
- Event categories
- Admission and ticket information
- Organizer and source links
- Event status and updates
- Selected historical event information
Available fields, coverage, attribution requirements and update frequency vary by source and project. We will confirm exactly what can be provided before any agreement is made.
Using information from the public website
HamiltonEvents.ca is available for personal browsing, normal sharing and linking.
Systematic copying, automated collection, bulk extraction or republication of event information requires written agreement. If you need information for an organization, application, research project or commercial service, contact us so we can recommend an appropriate option.
See our Terms of Service for the terms governing use of the site.
Data sources and usage rights
HamiltonEvents.ca organizes information from event organizers, venues and other public sources. Coverage changes as events are announced, updated or cancelled.
Commercial access is limited to information HamiltonEvents.ca is permitted to provide. Every agreement clearly defines the included fields, permitted uses, attribution requirements and redistribution rights.
Tell us about your project
A few practical details will help us recommend a useful format and define what can be provided.
- Your organization and intended use
- The types of events and geographic coverage you need
- Required fields and update frequency
- Whether the information will be displayed publicly
- Your preferred delivery format and expected launch date
Pricing depends on coverage, delivery method, update frequency and permitted use. Smaller research projects and one-time requests can be considered separately.
Frequently asked questions
Does HamiltonEvents.ca offer an API?
Scoped API access may be available for approved projects. Scheduled feeds, exports, widgets or reports may be a better fit for projects that do not require a live integration.
Can I use HamiltonEvents.ca listings in my app or website?
Potentially. Republishing event information requires an agreement defining the included information, permitted use, attribution and update process.
Can I scrape HamiltonEvents.ca?
Systematic or automated collection is not permitted without written authorization. Contact us about a licensed feed, export or integration instead.
Do you offer historical event data?
Selected historical information may be available for research, planning and analysis. Availability depends on the requested period, fields, sources and intended use.
Do you work with academic or nonprofit projects?
Yes. Academic, community and nonprofit requests are considered individually based on scope and intended use.