Events

The Waikato region is now at Orange. Please check with the event organiser for the latest information. 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.

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Featured Events

Takapoto Show Jumping Winter Series
14 May - 14 Aug 2022 Takapoto Estate, Cambridge, Waikato
Our next weekend of the Winter Series is on June 11-12th plus a training day held on June 10th!
Bunnings NPC - Waikato home games
06 Aug - 02 Oct 2022
Don't miss Waikato's home games at FMG Stadium Waikato.
Sticky Fingers -Lekkerboy Tour NZ '22
11 Aug 2022
Catch Sticky Fingers in Globox Arena this August!
Rongoā rākau – an introduction to Māori herbal medicine
12 Aug - 09 Dec 2022 Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari, Te Awamutu, Waipa
Join our knowledgable and engaging local rongoā practitioner, Ringi Morgan-Fifield, on a gentle w...
Winter Night Festival
12 Aug 2022 Shaw's Farmers Market, Hamilton, Waikato
We are excited to announce that we are having a Winter Night Festival on Friday 12th August, 5-8p...
Led Zeppelin by LEAD ZIPLINE
13 Aug 2022 SKYCITY Hamilton, Hamilton, Waikato
Led Zeppelin fans… we have the Event of the year for you ! Saturday 13 August, 7:00pm – 10:30pm...
Arahi - The Piano Tour 2022
19 Aug 2022 The Yard, Raglan, Waikato
Banished Music presents ARAHI There’s Nothing Like It - Piano Tour 2022 Friday July 15 -...
Women's Lifestyle Expo
20 Aug - 21 Aug 2022 Globox Arena, Claudelands, Hamilton, Waikato
Come join us at NZ's special event for women! The Hamilton Women's Lifestyle Expo is a two-day event for women of all ages.
The Wiggles Big Show Tour!
20 Aug 2022
The Wiggles are bringing their brand-new Big Show Tour! The world's most popular children's entertainment group, The Wiggles will be travelling to Hamilton to perform their biggest show yet!
Tunes of Waikato
27 Aug 2022 Little Theatre, Te Kuiti, Waitomo District
There are many songwriters and musicians in Waikato, but most are unknown! We aim to bring them t...
The Hampton Downs 2 Hour Race Track Run
28 Aug 2022 Hampton Downs Motorsport Park, Te Kauwhata, North Waikato
Hampton Downs and the John Walker Find Your Field of Dreams Foundation proudly present the 2 Hour...
The Boss - Bruce Springsteen Tribute Show
01 Sep 2022 Clarence St Theatre, Hamilton, Waikato
Don’t miss your chance to witness this awesome production. A full complement of 9 passionate musi...
All Blacks v Argentina
03 Sep 2022
The All Blacks return to FMG Stadium Waikato on Saturday 03 September to face Argentina in what has become a fiercely contested international rugby rivalry.
Bottomless Drag... Brunch
03 Sep 2022 Hamilton Gardens, Hamilton, Waikato
Local queens are taking over the gardens for a 1 day drag experience. Join us for bottomless brun...
Battle of the Bands 2022 National Championship Waikato Final
16 Sep - 17 Sep 2022 Biddy Mulligans, Hamilton, Waikato
Battle of the Bands 2022 National Championship - Waikato Regional Final Friday 16th September, 2...
International Hobbit Day
22 Sep 2022
To celebrate International Hobbit Day on 22 September 2022, Hobbiton™ Movie Set will be holding a special event to commemorate the day.
NZMCA Motorhome, Caravan & Leisure Show
23 Sep - 25 Sep 2022 Mystery Creek Events Centre, Hamilton, Waikato
The one show kiwi explorers do not want to miss. Everything you love about the outdoor lifestyle and travelling around NZ is right here over 3 days. The Dream is NOW!
Ride Holidays Karapiro 100K Flyer
24 Sep 2022 Mighty River Domain, Cambridge, Waipa
In its new home, Karapiro will host the 22nd 100K Flyer for the 3rd year starting and finishing a...
NZ Cherry Blossom Festival
24 Sep - 03 Oct 2022 English Cherry Tree Manor, Hamilton, Waikato
Beautiful cherry blossoms, bluebells, primulas and more. Multicultural dance, dress, music and fo...
Aroha Cruise In
01 Oct 2022 Te Aroha, Waikato
Marvel at some of the country’s best classic cars as they line Te Aroha’s main street for the Aroha Cruise In on Saturday 5 February and enjoy the fun festivities of live music and entertainment.
Waikato Home & Garden Show
06 Oct - 09 Oct 2022 Globox Arena, Claudelands, Hamilton, Waikato
On a mission to create your dream home, renovate to sell, or ramp up the value of an investment?...
Waitomo Trail Run
05 Nov 2022 Waitomo Homestead, Te Kuiti, Waitomo District
The Underground Overground Trail Run Adventure is back in 2022.
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.
Special Olympics National Summer Games 2022
08 Dec - 12 Dec 2022
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.
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.