Detailed sports, performing arts and spectator activity schedules are still being finalized. Stay tuned and visit this page frequently as we share the exciting line up of events coming to you in Hamilton!
Check out our feature events schedule.
*subject to change
| EVENT | TIME | DESCRIPTION | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration | All Day | Registration for participants & volunteers (excluding cricket)
| McMaster University Student Center |
| All Day | Cricket Registration | Confederation Park | |
| Residence Check-In | 12:00 PM | Residence Check-In
| McMaster University, Mohawk College |
| Sports | All Day | Cricket | Confederation Park |
| Campus Jamatkhana | 7:00 PM | McMaster University - Campus JK |
| EVENT | TIME | DESCRIPTION | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration | All Day | Participants and volunteers to register at their designated activity site | McMaster University Student Centre, Mohawk College, Confederation Park, Hillfield Strathallen College, Chedoke Arena, Hidden Lake GC |
| Residence Check-In | 12:00 PM | Residence Check-In | McMaster University, Mohawk College |
| Sports | 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM | Soccer, Table Tennis, and Squash | David Braley Athletic Centre (McMaster University) |
8:00 AM to 11:00 PM | Cricket and Pickleball | Confederation Park | |
| 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM | Basketball | David Braley Athletic & Recreation Centre (Mohawk College) | |
| 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM | Tennis, Track & Field (Long Jump & Triple Jump)
| Hillfield Strathallen College | |
| 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM | Ball Hockey | Chedoke Arena | |
| 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM | Golf | Hidden Lake GC | |
| Daytime Jamati Engagement | Varies | Ongoing Interactive Experiences: Lawn Games, Mist Tent, Swag Distribution, Spike Ball & Soccer Drop-In, Banner Signing
| Across multiple venues |
| Opening Ceremonies | 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM | Festival kickoff with artistic expressions, performances and welcome from Mayor Horwath, The6ixSpins 360 Photo Booth
| Ron Joyce Stadium (McMaster University) |
| Campus Jamatkhana | 7:00 PM | McMaster University - Campus JK |
| EVENT | TIME | DESCRIPTION | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration | 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM | Registration for participants & volunteers (excluding cricket)
| McMaster University Student Centre, Mohawk College, Confederation Park, Hillfield Strathallen College, Chedoke Arena, Hidden Lake GC |
| Residence Check-In | 12:00 PM | Residence Check-In
| McMaster University, Mohawk College |
| Sports | 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM | Badminton, Chess, Soccer, Table Tennis, Throwball, Squash, Swimming, Track & Field and Wrestling | David Braley Athletic Centre (McMaster University) |
Cricket and Pickleball | Confederation Park | ||
| Basketball | David Braley Athletic & Recreation Centre (Mohawk College) | ||
Traditional & International Volleyball, Tennis, Track & Field (Long Jump & Triple Jump) | Hillfield Strathallen College | ||
| Ball Hockey | Chedoke Arena | ||
| Golf | Hidden Lake GC | ||
| Performing Arts | 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM | Festival Performances | McIntyre Performing Arts Centre (Mohawk College) |
| 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM | Band Performance: Sound of Diversity | McIntyre Performing Arts Centre (Mohawk College) | |
Find Your Light Concert | 8:30PM to 10:15PM
| Feature performance of Canadian Ismaili Artists with The6ixSpins 360 Photo Booth | McIntyre Performing Arts Centre (Mohawk College) |
| Daytime Jamati Engagement | Varies | Ongoing Interactive Experiences: Lawn Games, Mist Tent, Swag Distribution, Spike Ball & Soccer Drop-in, Banner Signing, Children’s Arts & Crafts, Face Painting | Across multiple festival venues |
| Varies | Scheduled Activities and Spectator Workshops: Run Club, Photography, Mehndi Application, etc. | Across multiple festival venues | |
| Evening Jamati Engagement | 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM | Karaoke | McMaster University Student Center |
| 10:00 PM to 12:30 AM | Evening Central Asian Dancing/Raas Program
| McMaster University Student Center | |
| Campus Jamatkhana | 7:00 PM | McMaster University - Campus JK | Gilmour Hall 111 (Enter from Student Center) |
EVENT | TIME | DESCRIPTION | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
Registration | As Needed | Participants and volunteers to register at their designated activity site | McMaster University Student Centre, Mohawk College, Confederation Park, Hillfield Strathallen College, Chedoke Arena, Hidden Lake GC |
| Sports | 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM | Badminton, Chess, Soccer, Table Tennis, Throwball, Squash, and Track & Field | David Braley Athletic Centre (McMaster University |
| Cricket and Pickleball | Confederation Park | ||
| Basketball | David Braley Athletic & Recreation Centre (Mohawk College) | ||
Traditional & International Volleyball, Tennis, Track & Field (Long Jump & Triple Jump)
|
Hillfield Strathallen College | ||
| Ball Hockey | Chedoke Arena | ||
| Golf | Hidden Lake | ||
| Performing Arts | 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM
| Festival Performances | McIntyre Performing Arts Centre (Mohawk College) |
| 1:30 PM to 2:15 PM | Band Performance: Karim Gillani and Sufi Rock Band
| ||
| Daytime Jamati Engagement | Varies | Ongoing Interactive Experiences: Lawn Games, Mist Tent, Swag Distribution, Soccer Drop-In, Banner signing, Children’s Arts & Crafts, Face Painting | Across multiple festival venues |
| Varies | Scheduled Activities and Spectator Workshops: Run club, Dance, Mindfulness, etc.
| Across multiple festival venues | |
| Evening Jamati Engagement | Varies | Seniors Cards Party | McMaster University Student Center |
| 8:00 PM to 1:00 AM |
Evening Central Asian Dancing/Raas Program with Live Band Entertainment
| McMaster University Student Center | |
| Campus Jamatkhana | 7:00 PM | Campus JK Ceremonies |
McMaster University – Gilmour Hall 111 (Enter from Student Centre) |
| EVENT | TIME | DESCRIPTION | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
Registration | Morning | Volunteers to Register at their Designated Activity Site | McMaster University, Hillfield Strathallan College |
| Sports | 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM | Badminton, Chess, and Soccer | David Braley Athletic Centre (McMaster University) |
Awards Ceremonies will be held at the conclusion of each category | Cricket and Pickleball | Confederation Park | |
| Tennis | Hillfield Strathallan College | ||
| Daytime Engagement | Varies | Ongoing Interactive Experiences: Lawn Games, Mist Tent, Swag Distribution, Soccer Drop-In, Banner signing | Across multiple festival venues |