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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Takapoto Show Jumping Winter Series
14 May - 14 Aug 2022 Takapoto Estate, Cambridge, WaikatoOur next weekend of the Winter Series is on June 11-12th plus a training day held on June 10th!
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Matariki Events
17 Jun - 17 Jul 2022Matariki is known as the Maori New Year and is marked by the rising of the cluster of stars named Pleiades. Matariki is a time of sharing and celebration. Check out the range of 2022 Matariki events on in the Hamilton & Waikato region.
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Boon After Dark 2022
17 Jun - 31 Jul 2022A temporary art installation of illuminated, contemporary structures to light up in the wintry nights in the heart of Hamilton.
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Star Gossage: He Tangata The People
05 Jul - 17 Jul 2022 Waikato Museum, Hamilton, WaikatoFree entry. "He Tangata The People" is the first major survey of works by Paakiri-based painte...
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Woodlands Wanderer Homestead And Garden Scavenger Hunts
05 Jul - 31 Jul 2022 Woodlands Estate, Ngaruawahia, North WaikatoLooking for something fun to do in the Waikato? Try out our ‘Woodlands Wanderer’ Scavenger Hun...
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2022 Waikato Business Summit
06 Jul 2022 The Atrium - Wintec City Campus, Hamilton, WaikatoThe 2022 Business Summit programme will follow the theme Include, Innovate & Influence. Advanc...
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Evan Rhys + Stereo Streets present 'The Wonder Tour'
08 Jul 2022 Nivara Lounge, Hamilton, WaikatoEvan Rhys, along with full band, Stereo Streets, are taking their show on the road this July 8-10...
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Rongoā rākau – an introduction to Māori herbal medicine
08 Jul - 09 Dec 2022 Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari, Te Awamutu, WaipaJoin our knowledgable and engaging local rongoā practitioner, Ringi Morgan-Fifield, on a gentle w...
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Hobbiton Mid-Winter Feast
09 Jul 2022 Hobbiton Movie Set, Matamata, Matamata-PiakoEscape the winter chill and join us for an evening in the Shire… With a warming mulled wine in hand, relax by the roaring fire inside The Green Dragon™ Inn before being moved up to the Party Marquee to enjoy a fully themed mid-winter buffet dinner fit for a Hobbit.
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Project Ruru
09 Jul - 25 Jul 2022Project Ruru takes flight. Over the next two months, fifteen artists are making ruru sculptures in a variety of media.
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'Allo 'Allo - Le Dinner Show: 'The Fallen Madonna'
09 Jul - 06 Aug 2022 The Verandah Cafe & Function Centre, Hamilton, Waikato“Listen very carefully, I shall say this only once!” For group reservations of over 20 guest,...
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Dream Garden
14 Jul 2022 Freedom2Fly Hall, Raglan, WaikatoThis beautiful, skilful and surreal performance combines aerial circus, projection art and comedy...
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Matariki Glow Show
15 Jul 2022 Heaphy Room, Claudelands, Hamilton, WaikatoThe MATARIKI GLOW SHOW is back with an all-new, giant-scale puppet show for tamariki, educators a...
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The Great NZ Food Show
16 Jul - 17 Jul 2022 Globox Arena, Claudelands, Hamilton, WaikatoThe Great NZ Food Show is returning this July to Claudelands Events Centre for 2022! Experienc...
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Shrek the Musical
19 Jul - 23 Jul 2022 Clarence St Theatre, Hamilton, WaikatoThis lavish multi-million-dollar musical is part romance, part twisted fairytale and all irrevere...
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NZ String Quartet | First Light
22 Jul 2022 Te Whare Tapere Iti , Hamilton, WaikatoFIRST LIGHT Reflection, Regeneration, Release Join us this June and July for three thoughtful...
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Anita Wigl'it - The Life Of A Funny Girl
23 Jul 2022 SKYCITY Hamilton, Hamilton, WaikatoGet to know Anita Wigl'it, star of 'RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under' in this kooky, hilarious and t...
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Sensational 60's
25 Jul 2022 Zealong Tea Estate, Hamilton, WaikatoIntroducing Concerts of Note... Concerts of Note is our new boutique concert series! These are...
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Auto Addict
31 Jul 2022 Hampton Downs Motorsport Park, Te Kauwhata, North WaikatoAuto Addict is the ultimate session for car enthusiasts! If you are passionate about your ride...
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Led Zeppelin by LEAD ZIPLINE
13 Aug 2022 SKYCITY Hamilton, Hamilton, WaikatoLed Zeppelin fans… we have the Event of the year for you ! Saturday 13 August, 7:00pm – 10:30pm...
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Arahi - The Piano Tour 2022
19 Aug 2022 The Yard, Raglan, WaikatoBanished Music presents ARAHI There’s Nothing Like It - Piano Tour 2022 Friday July 15 -...
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Women's Lifestyle Expo
20 Aug - 21 Aug 2022 Globox Arena, Claudelands, Hamilton, WaikatoCome 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.
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The Wiggles Big Show Tour!
20 Aug 2022The 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!
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The Hampton Downs 2 Hour Race Track Run
28 Aug 2022 Hampton Downs Motorsport Park, Te Kauwhata, North WaikatoHampton Downs and the John Walker Find Your Field of Dreams Foundation proudly present the 2 Hour...
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International Hobbit Day
22 Sep 2022To celebrate International Hobbit Day on 22 September 2022, Hobbiton™ Movie Set will be holding a special event to commemorate the day.
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Aroha Cruise In
01 Oct 2022 Te Aroha, WaikatoMarvel 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.
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Waikato Home & Garden Show
06 Oct - 09 Oct 2022 Globox Arena, Claudelands, Hamilton, WaikatoOn a mission to create your dream home, renovate to sell, or ramp up the value of an investment?...
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Fieldays 2022
30 Nov - 03 Dec 2022Fieldays is the Southern Hemisphere’s largest agricultural event and the ultimate launch platform for cutting edge technology and innovation.
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FIFA Women's World Cup 2023
01 Jul - 31 Jul 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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Evening Talk: Restoring Tūī and other native birds
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Friends of Manga Ō - Mangaonua Gully Group
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