Events

The Waikato region has established itself as a leading events destination, from sports matches and to art festivals, expos, concerts and more. Then there are the annual events – Balloons Over Waikato, the National Fieldays at Mystery Creek, Kawhia Kai Festival, New Zealand Sevens and SoundSplash, to name a few. Please check with the event organiser for the latest information.

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Featured Events

Gourmet in the Gardens
06 Nov 2022 - 26 Mar 2023
Enjoy food from around the globe at the popular Gourmet in the Gardens food market, every Sunday from 6 November 2022 – 26 March 2023.
Fieldays 2022
30 Nov - 03 Dec 2022
Fieldays is the Southern Hemisphere’s largest agricultural event and the ultimate launch platform for cutting edge technology and innovation.
Stories in the Landscape
01 Dec 2022 - 26 Feb 2023 The Sculpture Park at Waitakaruru Arboretum, Hamilton, Waikato
Stories in the Landscape 2022, curated by Gina Ferguson, introduces 30 new sculptures into the p...
Christmas Events
01 Dec - 25 Dec 2022
The Waikato is gearing up for a family-orientated, super fun festive season with a huge variety of events happening across the region. Check out the list of events below for your city or town, and enjoy the lights, markets, carols and of course, the appearances by the man himself – Santa!
Raglan Growers Market
02 Dec 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 Raglan Growers Market, Raglan, Waikato
A weekly market where local growers can bring homegrown produce to the wider community, strengthe...
Mad Mike's Summer Bash 2022
03 Dec 2022 Hampton Downs Motorsport Park, Te Kauwhata, North Waikato
New Zealand Drift Superstar Mad Mike Whiddett brings you another instalment of the very best drif...
Hamilton Weet-Bix™ Kids TRYathlon 2022
04 Dec 2022 University of Waikato Sports Fields, Hamilton, Waikato
Join us at your local Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon! Open to kiwi kids aged 6 to 15 years....
Special Olympics National Summer Games 2022
08 Dec - 12 Dec 2022
Rongoā rākau – an introduction to Māori herbal medicine
09 Dec 2022 - 14 Apr 2023 Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari, Te Awamutu, Waipa
Join our knowledgable and engaging local rongoā practitioner, Ringi Morgan-Fifield, on a gentle w...
Wildlife Photographer of the Year
09 Dec 2022 - 23 Apr 2023
Waikato Piano Day
11 Dec 2022 Willowbrook Park, Hamilton, Waikato
Used in concerts everywhere, the piano has a long history of bringing music to life with its deli...
Dancing Queen: A Tribute to ABBA
16 Dec 2022 Globox Arena, Claudelands, Hamilton, Waikato
It’s time to secure your seats to the ABBA show everyone loves and adores! The world’s premier li...
Auto Addict
18 Dec 2022 Hampton Downs Motorsport Park, Te Kauwhata, North Waikato
Auto Addict is the ultimate session for car enthusiasts! If you are passionate about your ride...
White Ferns v Bangladesh 3rd ODI
18 Dec 2022 Seddon Park, Hamilton, Waikato
This summer the stars will shine! The WHITE FERNS, having attended the Commonwealth Games and...
Cambridge Grand Prix
06 Jan - 08 Jan 2023 Grassroots Trust Velodrome, Cambridge, Waikato
The Cambridge Gran Prix is an International UCI registered C1/C2 event is coming to Cambridge on...
Landslide - Fleetwood Mac & Stevie Nicks Tribute Show
14 Jan 2023 Harbour View Hotel, Raglan, Waikato
Landslide is a live 5 piece band, who have been celebrating the music of Fleetwood Mac and Stevie...
Waka Ama National Sprint Championships 2023
15 Jan - 21 Jan 2023
The Waka Ama National Sprint Championships 2023 takes place at Lake Karapiro from 15 - 21 January 2023.
Disney Frozen Jr
17 Jan - 21 Jan 2023 Riverlea Theatre, Hamilton, Waikato
January school holiday time is….Disney time! Suitable for all the family, Hamilton Musical Theat...
Soundsplash Music Festival 2023
20 Jan - 22 Jan 2023
One of New Zealand's longest-running festivals, Soundsplash, returns to Raglan for another year.
HSBC NZ Sevens
21 Jan - 22 Jan 2023
Hamilton City is set to host the New Zealand leg of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series from 21 - 22 January 2023.
Jimmy Carr - Terribly Funny
27 Jan 2023
Jimmy Carr returns with a brand new show- Jimmy Carr-Terribly Funny!
Festival One
27 Jan - 30 Jan 2023
Born in the summer of 2015, the festival has now run continuously for 6 strong years. Festival One is back for 2023, hitting the stage at the beautiful Karapiro landscape called, Hartford from 27 -30 January.
FIFA Women's World Cup 2023
01 Jul - 31 Jul 2023
The FIFA Women’s World Cup is coming to New Zealand and Hamilton will be part of the football action with Waikato Stadium being announced as one of the host venues for the 2023 tournament.