Dan Forrest Creation

When
Wed 25 Feb 2026
Where
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Rhododendron Lawn, Hamilton Gardens, Hamilton, Waikato
Entry
From $32.50
Tickets
Concession - $32.50
General Admission - $36.00
Time
Wed 25 Feb 2026, 7:30pm - 8:45pm
Restrictions
All Ages
Hamilton City Brass and Hamilton Festival Chorus

Join us for Dan Forrest’s most ambitious work yet - a breathtaking new oratorio arranged for brass band by Todd Smith.

Written to celebrate the 225th ...
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