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The Staircase Theatre + Lounge
A cozy, creative hub where theatre, film, and community meet.
4.6
Event Planner
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A cozy, creative hub where theatre, film, and community meet.
Located at 27 Dundurn St N in Hamilton, The Staircase Theatre + Lounge is a cozy, creative hub that blends theatre, film screenings, and a café under one roof. Reviews celebrate comfortable seating, friendly staff, refreshing beers and ciders, and tasty fries. It hosts comedy nights, coding camps, and private events, serving as a welcoming third space for local arts and community.
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Host private events like reunions, parties, or meetings in our unique, artistic space with full support from our staff.
Enjoy public or private movie screenings in our cozy theatre, perfect for birthdays or community film nights.
Relax with affordable drinks like lime sodas, tea, and beers, plus light snacks in our welcoming café area.
Attend comedy shows, theatre productions, and other live events in an intimate, no-bad-seat venue.
Participate in regular events such as coding camps, workshops, and arts activities that foster local talent.
Purchase Staircase-branded merch to support our community-focused initiatives.
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Overall rating
Sanjana Arora
The Staircase is tucked away on Dundurn Street in Hamilton and it’s easy to miss. From the outside, it looks like a big old house, a bit historic and a bit random. You’d never guess that inside, it’s buzzing with creativity and community energy. What I really appreciate is how much this place gives back. They’re uplifting the neighbourhood, offering a true third space for people to connect, create and belong. The Staircase shines a light on Hamilton’s local arts, talent, and culture, and honestly, it’s exactly what this part of the city needs. There’s a lot happening under one roof: a theatre, a café, and an event space. Basically a full-on community hub. Their regular programming includes comedy nights, coding camps, film screenings, and more. You can check out the full calendar on their website. When we stopped by, there was a coding camp going on, and it was packed. We grabbed two lime sodas and a tea (all for about ten bucks which is rare in the GTA). The café even sells some merch. Once you step inside, there’s this gorgeous spiral staircase on the right, which is where it gets its name. Parking is easy too, with a lot right behind the building. Overall, I’m just really glad a place like this exists as a creative anchor in a neighbourhood that needs and deserves it.
Johanu Boulton
I went there as part of a video shoot, years ago, and it was artistic and eclectic, as suits a former electrical building. Had planned to hang out and sketch, but got called away as I arrived. Will make another expedition soon!
Meredith Baker
Hosted a kids’ birthday party (private moving screening) and it was great. Easy communication beforehand and logistics once we were there. Strongly recommend!
Magda S
We picked the Staircase for our high school reunion and are so glad we did! Everyone kept commenting on how terrific the space was. The staff were so kind through the whole event, and the team even surprised us by making a special cocktail for our celebration (unasked!). I would be very happy to make this a spot I regularly use for event hosting... thank you for such a great evening!
Amit Karia
What a great comedy show last night 👏🏽 Cozy venue, no bad seat in the house. Enjoyed refreshing beers& ciders , yummy fries too🥳
