Events

The Hamilton & Waikato region has established itself as a leading events centre and the yearly line-up shows just why. From international sporting matches such as cricket, rugby and netball to New Zealand’s premier ballooning event, Balloons Over Waikato, and the annual Kawhia Kai Festival. And that’s just a start, with the region also playing host to the National Agricultural Fieldays, HSBC NZ Sevens and Soundsplash Music Festival. Not to mention music and art festivals, international expos and concerts all contributing to an exciting events calendar. Check out some of the top events on now in the Hamilton & Waikato region below.

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Featured Events

Boon After Dark
03 Aug - 30 Nov 2019
Boon has brought you 4 Street Art Festivals and is now introducing Boon After Dark, our first temporary sculpture event for Hamilton.
The Gourmet Garage
09 Sep - 28 Sep 2019
Join us for a special Gourmet Garage winter food event in the heart of Hamilton.
Culinary Cambridge
14 Sep - 22 Sep 2019
A week of food festivities to celebrate Cambridge's eclectic food scene. Come and see everything Cambridge has to offer.
Hard On the Heels – Peter Bush Capturing the All Blacks
16 Sep - 01 Dec 2019 Waikato Museum, Hamilton, Waikato
New Zealand's leading rugby photographer Peter Bush describes capturing an All Black game as 'a total workout'. His powerful photographs are hard-won: the result of chasing the game up and down the field, while others set up their cameras and wait for the game to come to them.
Think Pink - Blossoms, Bubbles, High Tea
16 Sep - 13 Oct 2019 Henley Hotel, Cambridge, Waipa
To celebrate the arrival of Spring and the popping of the cherry blossom buds here in Cambridge, the town of trees and here at Henley Hotel, we're offering a month of pink infused high teas. Pink blossoms on the trees, pink bubbles (methode Champenoise) and a delightful high tea. For those not drinking there will be a pink mocktail available.
Delight - Celebrating Spring
20 Sep - 29 Sep 2019 Waitakaruru Arboretum and Sculpture Park, Hamilton, Waikato
Bursting buds. blossom, and bluebells!
Meditation On the Maunga
21 Sep 2019 Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari, Te Awamutu, Waipa
Meditation on the Maunga to mark the spring equinox @ Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari with Elizabeth Day and Willa Thaniya Reid Saturday, 21st September from 10am to 4pm 2019
International Hobbit Day
22 Sep 2019 Hobbiton Movie Set, Matamata, Matamata-Piako
To celebrate International Hobbit Day on the 22nd of September 2019, Hobbiton™ Movie Set will be holding a special event to commemorate the day.
Ferment Fest 2019
28 Sep 2019 SKYCITY Hamilton, Hamilton, Waikato
Ferment Fest - Waikato's Artisan Beer, Cheese, and Fermented Food Festival.
Good George Oktoberfest
28 Sep 2019
Bust out the lederhosen and iron your dirndl for another Good George Oktoberfest!
Hamilton Half Marathon
29 Sep 2019 Flagstaff Park, Hamilton, Waikato
The Hamilton Half Marathon will have participants hitting the pavement on Sunday 29 September to run or walk their away around the 21.1km course.
Synthony 2019
12 Oct - 13 Oct 2019 Claudelands Arena, Hamilton, Waikato
Hamilton dance music fans are in for a treat with the first ever performance of Synthony, at Claudelands Arena on the 12th October. Combining the best of electronic dance music with the full might of the Auckland Symphony Orchestra, plus guest appearances by some of New Zealand’s musical legends, the show will transform the Arena into a dance party like no other.
Hobbiton Beer Festival
26 Oct - 02 Nov 2019 Hobbiton Movie Set, Matamata, Matamata-Piako
Dust off your lederhosen and dirndl as Hobbiton Movie Set welcomes you to join us for a special five hour Beer Festival on Saturday 26th October 2019 and Saturday 2nd November 2019.
GB Rugby League Lions v Tonga
26 Oct 2019 FMG Stadium, Hamilton, Waikato
International Rugby League returns to FMG Stadium Waikato for another historic occasion with the Great Britain Rugby League Lions kicking off their tour with a clash against Mate Ma’a Tonga.