Get ready for a brilliant day of music, stalls, family fun and summer entertainment as Hamilton Summer Gala Day returns to Quarry Street on Saturday 4th July.
The event officially kicks off Hamilton SummerFest 2026, a month-long celebration bringing over 30 events and activities to Hamilton town centre throughout July.
Summer Gala Day will be packed with things to see and do, from live performances and market stalls to children’s activities, face painting, balloons and entertainment across the event area.
The Bandstand Stage will be full of music and energy throughout the day, with performances from Bonnie Banks, Taylor Swift Effect, Garry King, Greatest Showman, Simply Ariana, Jane Henderson and the fantastic drumming band SheBoom.
There will also be lots more to enjoy, including Walking Theatre Co, Think Circus, play equipment, face painters and balloons, creating a fun, colourful and welcoming day out for all ages.
Malcolm Thomas-Harley from Hamilton Our Town said:
“Hamilton Summer Gala Day is a brilliant way to kick off SummerFest 2026, bringing music, family fun, stalls and entertainment right into the heart of the town centre. We want people to come along, enjoy the day, support local businesses and see Hamilton at its best.”
So gather the family, meet up with friends, browse the stalls, enjoy the entertainment and help us celebrate the start of a fantastic summer in Hamilton town centre.
Everyone is welcome — come along and join the fun!
🎤 Live on the Bandstand Stage
✨11:00 – 12:00 Local performers
✨ 12:00 Freddie Mercury Tribute
✨ 12:30 Bonnie Banks
✨ 13:10 Garry King
✨ 13:40 Greatest Showman Tribute
✨ 14:10 Jane Henderson
✨ 14:40 Simply Ariana Tribute
🚴 Try BMX tricks with Scottish BMX
🎭 Walking Theatre Co
🤹 Think Circus
🎲 Play area
🎨 Face painting
🎈 Balloons modeller
🛍️ Market stalls and traders joining us include:
🎁 The Wee Mindings Company
🐾 Wild Paws and Claws
🌿 Hollie Jack’s Holistics
📸 Angie Reynolds Photography
🐮 The Crafty Cow
🎨 Pour Your HeArt Out
🎌 AniMai Designs
🧁 CassaJoJo Bakes
💛 HIPY
🌺 Hennabynaheeda
💙 St Andrew’s Hospice
💚 Kilbryde Hospice
✨ Rae Designs
✏️ AmandaWonk Caricatures
🕯️ TMO5CANDLECO
👓 Specsavers
🍳 Oven and Stove
🍿 Popcorn Man
🎨 Elizabeth Eley
🖼️ David Nicholl
🍕 Enjoy Pizza Scotland
👗 Chick Kurti
🧵 Handmade by Hannah
🧸 Zocky Dolls
🌸 Lalas Apothecary
✂️ Crafting K
🎨 A S Liddell Portraits
🕯️ Scandi Flame Candle Company
⛰️ Trespass
💍 H&T Pawnbrokers
👶 Mama and Meek
💛 Come along, support local, enjoy the entertainment and help us kick off a summer of activity in Hamilton town centre.
📍 Quarry Street, Hamilton
📅 Saturday 4th July
⏰ 10am–4pm
