Hamilton Arena To Host JUNO Awards 2026

The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences announced today The JUNO Awards will return to Hamilton, Ontario,  March 29, 2026, as one of the first events at Hamilton Arena following its $200 million-plus reimagination.

“Hosting this prestigious award show in our soon-to-open venue will showcase the incredible transformation of the space and also the creative musical energy in Hamilton and throughout Ontario,” said Nick DeLuco, general manager of Hamilton Arena and SVP at Oak View Group. “We thank CARAS for this investment in Hamilton, and along with the City of Hamilton and Province of Ontario, look forward to celebrating talent and achievement and creating an unforgettable experience.” OVG is parent company to Pollstar. 

Scheduled to reopen in late 2025, the new and improved Hamilton Arena will offer an array of modern upgrades, including premium seating options, state-of-the-art acoustics, optimal sightlines, upgraded concourses, exclusive clubs, suites, and artist lounges and advanced production capabilities. A recent hard-hat tour of the venue took place, giving a sneak peek at the amenities, which include event-level suites offering a premium experience right in the middle of the action. 

“Hamilton’s dynamic music scene and rich cultural heritage make it an ideal location for the JUNO Awards,” says Allan Reid, President & CEO, of CARAS/The JUNO Awards. “We are thrilled to return to Hamilton and be one of the first events in Hamilton’s newly renovated downtown arena. The city and Province of Ontario continue to show their passion for music and the arts, we’re looking forward to 2026.”

The festivities are all part of JUNO Week, which runs March 26-29 and honors the nation’s top music talent. The JUNO Awards will air  live on CBC and CBC Gem nationwide and around the globe online March 29.

“Ontario’s music industry is a dynamic fusion of genres and cultures, and nowhere showcases that vibrancy like Hamilton,”  expressed Tim Potocic, Hamilton JUNO Host Committee Chair. “The city has always stood apart as a hothouse of creative excellence, with artists from rock, punk and pop to jazz, blues, and folk, hip-hop and electronic forging their own path and collaborating with each other. On stages across the city you’ll find musicians sharing work that is unique and unforgettable. Urban centres like Hamilton serve as cultural epicentres, hosting numerous live music venues, recording studios, and festivals that attract talent from around the world. It’s amazing to be able to bring the JUNOS back to Hamilton.”

The 54th Annual JUNO Awards and 2025 JUNO Week is being hosted in Vancouver, BC from Thursday, March 27 to Sunday, March 30, 2025, closing with The JUNO Awards Broadcast. Michael Bublé returns as host with the show broadcasting and streaming from Rogers Arena, live across the country from 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m.