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
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year
09 Dec 2022 - 23 Apr 2023Discover the natural world in all its wonder and diversity at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition, where 100 remarkable photographs illustrate the precious beauty of our planet.
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Summer Waikato Events Guide 2023
20 Jan - 23 Apr 2023Explore Waikato's great line-up of events this summer. From epic dining experiences to legendary live concerts, or family days out!
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Ancient Forest Guided Tour Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari
28 Mar - 30 Apr 2023 Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari, Te Awamutu, WaipaThe best way to explore Sanctuary Mountain is by guided tour. Join one of our knowledgeable and e...
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Living Connections Team Experience
30 Mar - 11 May 2023 Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari, Te Awamutu, WaipaTake time away from work demands and immerse the team in nature. This well-being investment is es...
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Waikato Show
31 Mar - 02 Apr 2023 Claudelands Park, Hamilton, WaikatoCome one, come all to the Waikato Show! This is a fun-filled day out for all ages, where you can...
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Blackcaps vs Sri Lanka 3rd ODI
31 Mar 2023 Seddon Park, Hamilton, WaikatoDon't miss the first test between the BLACKCAPS and Sri Lanka!
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Raglan Growers Market
31 Mar 2023 Raglan Growers Market, Raglan, WaikatoA weekly market where local growers can bring homegrown produce to the wider community, strengthe...
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Waikato Show Carnival
31 Mar 2023 Claudelands Park, Hamilton, WaikatoCome along to the Friday night Waikato Show Carnival - free entry! Food, Markets, Rides, Live per...
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50+ and loving it
01 Apr 2023 Hamilton Gardens, Hamilton, WaikatoBack by popular demand, an event with a festival flavour mixed with an expo for the active 50+ and...
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Super Rugby Pacific - Gallagher Chiefs Home Games
01 Apr - 20 May 2023Witness the Gallagher Chiefs take on the Fijian Drua, the Crusaders the Hurricanes and our biggest rivals, the Blues in a battle for the Super Rugby Pacific title.
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Teddy Bears' Picnic
02 Apr 2023 Leamington Domain, Cambridge, WaipaCome along to the Cambridge Model Engineers (Big Trains) and Model Railway (Little Train) Clubs’...
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The Boy with Wings
02 Apr 2023 Old School Arts Centre, Raglan, WaikatoA national Arts on Tour NZ Tour “It’s a gem of a puppet show! The set is like nothing I’ve eve...
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Markets at Woodlands Oval
02 Apr 2023Join us on the Oval for our first ever Market. Situated in front of Woodlands Garden Grove Cafe, the markets will have over 40 different stalls, from hand crafted jewellery to second hand books, local produce to ice cream.
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ANZ Premiership – Magic vs Stars
10 Apr 2023 Globox Arena, Claudelands, Hamilton, WaikatoBe part of the Magic in 2023! See your team, Avis Waikato Bay Of Plenty Magic, live as they ta...
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Rongoā rākau – an introduction to Māori herbal medicine
14 Apr - 27 May 2023 Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari, Te Awamutu, WaipaJoin our knowledgable and engaging local rongoā practitioners, on a gentle walk in the ngahere. Y...
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Grins Night of Champions
14 Apr 2023Featuring The Race, by Grins and an exclusive performance by Mitch James
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Kita Mean - Delightfully Camp
14 Apr 2023 SKYCITY Hamilton, Hamilton, WaikatoJoin the winner of season 1, Miss Kita Mean, from RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under on a spectacular...
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Grand Kyiv Ballet - Forest Song & Don Quixote
16 Apr 2023This legendary ballet, which for over 75 years remains the pride of Ukraine.
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50 Golden Years of Musicals
17 Apr 2023 Clarence St Theatre, Hamilton, WaikatoPioneers of the New Zealand entertainment industry, Stewart and Tricia Macpherson, will celebrate...
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Bat Fun Day
18 Apr 2023 Go Eco, Hamilton, WaikatoCalling all you Bat Fans! - it's time for a bat-astic Fun Day these April school holidays! Bat...
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Nathan Foley The Hurricane Tour
22 Apr 2023 The Meteor, Hamilton, WaikatoYou remember him from his time in Hi-5 and now award-winning singer/songwriter Nathan Foley has r...
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The Ten Tenors
26 Apr 2023 Globox Arena, Claudelands, Hamilton, WaikatoAustralasia’s longest running stage show (tag artist) The TEN Tenors will return to New Zealand f...
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Anodnb Festival | 2023 - Hamilton
28 Apr - 29 Apr 2023 The Factory, Hamilton, WaikatoAudiology, A Night of Drum & Bass and George FM present: Anodnb Festival | 2023 One of the...
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Iron Fist 14 Showdown
29 Apr 2023 Don Rowlands Centre, Cambridge, WaipaNJE Promotions brings another exiting night of boxing entertainment to Lake Karapiro. Featuring...
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Winding Up
29 Apr - 13 May 2023 Gaslight Theatre, Cambridge, WaipaFollowing the recent sold-out season of “Conjugal Rites” we are pleased to announce that the sequ...
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Midwave Breaks NZ Tour 2023
06 May 2023 Last Place, Hamilton, WaikatoThe Rock presents Midwave Breaks on their first Headline tour, featuring 9 shows across the motu...
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Wilkinson Presents Cognition
13 May 2023 Globox Arena, Claudelands, Hamilton, WaikatoOne of the leading names in dance music, WILKINSON has cemented himself as one of the most influe...
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Waikato Wedding Expo
21 May 2023 Claudelands, Hamilton, WaikatoPlanning your upcoming nuptials? Then head along to the 2023 Waikato Wedding Expo at the Hamilton Gardens on Sunday 21 May 2023.
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The Pink Floyd Experience
03 Jun 2023 Globox Arena, Claudelands, Hamilton, Waikato2023 commemorates the year that half a century ago, Pink Floyd released their landmark album, The...
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ST HITEC New Zealand GTR Festival 2023
10 Jun 2023 Hampton Downs Motorsport Park, Te Kauwhata, North WaikatoNew Zealand GTR Festival. There’s something for every GTR lover, whether you own one for yours...
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Chris Parker
10 Jun 2023 Heaphy Room, Claudelands, Hamilton, WaikatoThe multi-award-winning comedian and self-proclaimed people's princess of New Zealand, Chris Park...
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Fieldays 2023
14 Jun - 17 Jun 2023Fieldays is the Southern Hemisphere’s largest agricultural event and the ultimate launch platform for cutting edge technology and innovation.
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Hamilton Junior Tough Guy and Gal Challenge
20 Jun - 22 Jun 2023 Christian Youth Camp, Ngaruawahia, North WaikatoSo you’re tough, but are you tough enough to take on the Junior Tough Guy and Gal Challenge? Thi...
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Waikato Baby Expo
24 Jun - 25 Jun 2023 Claudelands, Hamilton, WaikatoFree Tickets Online for a limited time. (Valid for single use any show day) If you don't have a...
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FIFA Women's World Cup 2023
20 Jul - 20 Aug 2023The 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.
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Hamilton Junior Tough Guy and Gal Challenge
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Living Connections Team Experience
30 Mar - 11 May 2023 Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari, Te Awamutu, Waipa -
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Summer Waikato Events Guide 2023
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FIFA Women's World Cup 2023
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Super Rugby Pacific - Gallagher Chiefs Home Games
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