In the heart of downtown Hamilton, FirstOntario Concert Hall (formerly Hamilton Place) is located at 1 Summers Lane.
Map
10 MacNab St S, Hamilton, ON L8P 4Y3
Directions
By Car
Please see below for general directions. Click the Map section to find directions from your location.
From Toronto
- Take the QEW to Highway 403 west
- Take the Main St. East Exit and follow directional signs to FirstOntario Concert Hall
From Guelph
- Take Highway 6 South to Highway 403 west Hamilton
- Take the Main St. East Exit and follow directional signs to FirstOntario Concert Hall
From Cambridge
- Take Highway 8 East to Hamilton, Highway 8 becomes Main Street in Dundas
- Follow Main St. East to Summers Lane
From Brantford
- From Highway 403, take the Main St. East Exit
- Follow Main St. East to Summers Lane
From Niagara / Buffalo (Approximately 86 km to Hamilton)
- Take the QEW Hamilton to Highway 403 West Hamilton
- Take the Main St. East Exit and follow directional signs to FirstOntario Concert Hall
By Transit
The MacNab Street Transit Terminal is located immediately east of FirstOntario Concert Hall (formerly Hamilton Place). The following HSR bus lines stop within one block of FirstOntario Concert Hall:
- 1 King
- 2 Barton
- 3 Cannon
- 4 Bayfront
- 5 Delaware
- 6 Aberdeen
- 7 Locke
- 10 B-Line
- 21 Upper Kenilworth
- 22 Upper Ottawa
- 23 Upper Gage
- 24 Upper Sherman
- 25 Upper Wentworth
- 26 Upper Wellington
- 27 Upper James
- 33 Sanatorium
- 34 Upper Paradise
- 35 College
- 51 University
- 52 Dundas.
The following Burlington Transit bus lines stop within one block of FirstOntario Concert Hall:
- Route 1 Plains
- Route 101 Plains Express.
Guests of GO Transit buses can request to stop directly outside of FirstOntario Concert Hall at the Summers Lane stop. Guests of GO Transit trains are let off 500m away from FirstOntario Concert Hall (formerly Hamilton Place) at the GO Station.
Parking Information
Paid underground parking is available at FirstOntario Concert Hall, accessible by Summers Lane or King Street. The City of Hamilton operates this lot and sets parking rates. Please see the Hamilton Municipal Parking System Office for rates.
The hall is well serviced by numerous public parking lots within the immediate area.
Area Restaurants
There is a wide variety of restaurants and pubs to choose from within walking distance of FirstOntario Concert Hall. The hall is located just steps from James Street, home to many of the city’s most exciting and proclaimed dining spots. See HPO partner restaurants below, or feel free to call or email our Box Office for a restaurant recommendation.
- Berkeley North
Fashionable fixture with a cosmopolitan vibe serving high-end local dishes and craft cocktails.
31 King William Street, Hamilton
2. La Piazza Allegra
A seasonal menu of modern Italian fare.
180 James Street South, Hamilton
3. ODDs by The Other Bird
A bar for sports fans, food fans, and good-time fans. Serving all the food your body craves to fuel your fandom with care by chefs.
164 James Street South, Hamilton
4. Relay Coffee
Café is dedicated to the craftsmanship of roasting coffee in small batches with skill and care.
27 King William Street, Hamilton