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The Waikato region has established itself as a leading events centre and the yearly line-up shows just why. From international sporting matches to art festivals, expos, concerts and more, not to mention annual events such as the Balloons Over Waikato Festival, National Agricultural Fieldays, Kawhia Kai Festival, NZ Sevens and Soundsplash just to name a few.
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Summer Waikato Events Guide 2021
01 Jan - 11 Apr 2021Explore Waikato's great line-up of events this summer. From epic dining experiences to legendary live concerts, or family days out, it's just magic!
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Te Wānanga o Aotearoa National Sprint Championships
17 Jan - 23 Jan 2021Head down to Lake Karapiro this January to catch the Waka Ama Sprint Nationals in action. Racers of all ages from across New Zealand will descend on Cambridge for this great event.
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Soundsplash Music Festival 2021
22 Jan - 24 Jan 2021One of New Zealand's longest-running festivals, Soundsplash, returns to Raglan for another year. This summer eco-focused extravaganza is set to celebrate the 20th anniversary in style.
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New Zealand Grand Prix
22 Jan - 24 Jan 2021 Hampton Downs Motor Sport Park, Te Kauwhata, North WaikatoHampton Downs International Motorsport Park has been confirmed as host of the 66th running of the New Zealand Grand Prix in January – the first event of the three round 2021 Castrol Toyota Racing Series.
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Disney Alice in Wonderland JR
23 Jan 2021 Riverlea Theatre, Hamilton, WaikatoThe school holidays are here - and for parents it can feel like you have to do all the running yo...
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Yoga with Alpacas
23 Jan 2021 Cornerstone Alpaca Stud, Hamilton, WaikatoAlpaca your mat and join us for an afternoon of yoga in the fields 2021 and relax, while our beau...
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Gourmet in the Gardens
24 Jan - 28 Mar 2021 Rhododendron Lawn, Hamilton Gardens, Hamilton, WaikatoEnjoy food from around the globe at the popular Gourmet in the Gardens food market, every Sunday from 1st November 2020 – 28th March 2021.
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Make Your Own Sessions at Bowl and Social
25 Jan - 29 Jan 2021 Bowl and Social, Hamilton, WaikatoStaying in Hamilton these school holidays? Keep your little ones entertained with our ‘Make Yo...
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Macky Gee
28 Jan 2021Macky Gee will be back over summer 2021. Smashing through the barriers of the conventional and carving a path for himself, Macky has turned the heads of some of the industries biggest players; to become one of the most promising and spectacular artists in drum and bass music today.
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Festival One
29 Jan - 01 Feb 2021Born in the summer of 2015, the festival has now run continuously for 6 strong years. Festival One is back for 2021, hitting the stage at Mystery Creek Event Centre from 29 January- 1 February.
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Stories in the Garden
30 Jan - 27 Mar 2021 Garden Place, Hamilton, WaikatoCome on a magical adventure with characters from Enchanted Entertainment providing an outdoor sto...
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That Weekend
30 Jan - 01 Feb 2021That Weekend is a unique festival experience with an eclectic lineup of NZ’s finest artists playing multiple stages - all set in the beautiful native forest of the Okoroire Hot Springs Hotel.
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World Wetlands Day Tuna Hikoi Mystery Tour
01 Feb 2021 Lake Ngaroto, Te Awamutu, WaipaCelebrate World Wetlands Day in the Waikato with a family fun mystery tour themed around our freshwater apex predator, the long-fin eel. W
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Hobbiton Summer Harvest Festival
05 Feb 2021Celebrate a bountiful harvest with Hobbiton™ Movie Set at this special four-hour event on Friday 5th February 2021.
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Kiwigrass Festival
05 Feb - 07 Feb 2021 Don Rowlands Centre, Cambridge, WaipaFollowing on the heels of the successful first ever Kiwigrass festival in 2019, it's Kiwigrass 2020. All of the best New Zealand bluegrass bands are joined by bands from the United States, Australia and beyond for a weekend of celebrating the music pioneered by Bill Monroe, Earl Scruggs and Lester Flatt.
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Kawhia Kai Festival
06 Feb 2021The iconic Kawhia Kai Festival brings together performers, artists, musicians and traditional Maori Kai (food).
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RIDE NZ’s Cycling Festival
13 Feb - 16 Feb 2021RIDE Festival is a celebration of cycling, it incorporates the Vantage Elite Road Cycling Nationals, TT on Friday and road race on Sunday.
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Waitomo Glowworm Caves Underground Sounds
13 Feb 2021 Waitomo Caves, Te Kuiti, Waitomo DistrictOne of New Zealand’s most spectacular natural attractions, the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, will host...
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Street Kai on the Marae
13 Feb - 13 Mar 2021 Cambridge Community Marae, Cambridge, WaikatoCome join us and enjoy a range of street kai on the marae. Explore this beautiful facility, b...
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Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival 2021
20 Feb - 28 Feb 2021The Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival is on from 20 - 28 February 2021. This iconic open-air summer festival celebrates all things creative within the internationally acclaimed and award-winning Hamilton Gardens.
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Six60 Saturdays 2021 tour
27 Feb 2021Just Announced! SIX60 Saturdays returns in 2021! Playing six shows across Aotearoa in January / February featuring hand picked 100% local lineups, this huge summer tour is one not to be missed!
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A Day at the Domain Te Aroha
28 Feb 2021 Te Aroha Domain, Te Aroha, Matamata-PiakoCome and join us for Te Aroha's annual day out!!
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Crowded House - To The Island Tour
04 Mar 2021 Claudelands Arena, Hamilton, WaikatoIn great news for their longtime loyal fans, iconic band Crowded House announced today that they...
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The Great Kiwi Beer Festival
13 Mar 2021The Great Kiwi Beer Festival is back at Claudelands Events Centre for the inaugural North Island edition on Saturday 13th March 2021!
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Medieval Fair
14 Mar 2021 Hamilton Gardens, Hamilton, WaikatoHear ye! Join us for a day of family fun showcasing medieval times at Governor's Green, Hamilton...
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Balloons Over Waikato
16 Mar - 20 Mar 2021 Innes Common, Hamilton, WaikatoFrom 16th - 20st March 2021 anyone looking skyward in the Waikato region is likely to be rewarded with the sight of brightly coloured hot-air balloons floating overhead as part of the hugely successful five-day Balloons Over Waikato.
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Blackcaps v Bangladesh 3rd T20
28 Mar 2021 Seddon Park, Hamilton, WaikatoDon't miss out on the last BLACKCAPS match at Seddon Park!
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