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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Takapoto Show Jumping Winter Series
13 May - 24 Sep 2023Takapoto Showjumping Winter Series is on 13 May - 24 September
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Free Concert By World Renowned Pianist Kenneth Hamilton
08 Jun 2023 Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts, Hamilton, WaikatoAn opportunity not to be missed - hear from world renowed pianist, author, lecturer and all-roun...
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Sorcha Costello, Conor Connolly and Pádraig Ó Dubhghaill
08 Jun 2023 Old School Arts Centre, Raglan, WaikatoFunded by Culture Ireland to play in numerous locations in NZ and Australia, this trio is steeped...
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Twilight On The Green 2023
09 Jun 2023Twilight on the Green is back! Join us on June 9 from 5:30pm at this up-and-coming evening of fun.
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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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Gordonton Mid Winter Market
10 Jun 2023 Gordonton Hall, Hamilton, WaikatoCome along and support your local stallholders for this 1 off Pop Up Market. There will be a wide...
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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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NZ Careers Expo - Hamilton
11 Jun - 12 Jun 2023 Claudelands, Hamilton, WaikatoThe NZ Careers Expo comprises the widest range of exhibitors of any career focused Expo in New Ze...
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Free Go with Tourism Careers Expo
11 Jun - 12 Jun 2023 Globox Arena, Claudelands, Hamilton, WaikatoNew Zealand’s only dedicated career expo for Tourism and Hospitality is back again in 2023. Deliv...
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Showquest
13 Jun 2023A night to celebrate creative tamariki, Showquest is a nationwide performing arts competition and a platform for youth voices to be heard.
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Fieldays 2023
14 Jun - 17 Jun 2023 Mystery Creek Events Centre, Hamilton, WaikatoFieldays is the Southern Hemisphere’s largest agricultural event and the ultimate launch platform for cutting edge technology and innovation.
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The Comedy Club - Cambridge
15 Jun - 13 Jul 2023 Regent 3 Cinema, Te Awamutu, WaipaIt's Comedy Club Time @ The Regent Theatre, Te Awamutu! MC'd by our very own Paul Chadwick and...
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Meditation in the Maunga
17 Jun 2023 Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari, Te Awamutu, WaipaYou are invited to experience the peace and tranquility of practicing meditation at Sanctuary Mou...
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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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Mitch James
23 Jun 2023At long last, Mitch James is hitting the road this winter announcing his first ever global tour including a whopping 13-date tour throughout New Zealand, his first headline shows in his homeland in four years.
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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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Fantastic Mr Fox
01 Jul - 15 Jul 2023 Riverlea Theatre, Hamilton, WaikatoRoald Dahl's much-loved story follows the vain attempts of three farmers, Boggis, Bunce and Bean,...
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Jackie Goes Prima Diva
01 Jul 2023 The Meteor, Hamilton, WaikatoClarke is a gem, an absolute natural on stage with her comic timing, asides and most of all, her...
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Wonderland Glow Show
18 Jul 2023 Clarence St Theatre, Hamilton, WaikatoThe much-loved Glow Show is back! 82,000 Kiwi kids have already seen these innovative, glow-in...
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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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Downtown Musicals - Movie Musical Madness
01 Aug 2023 Nivara Lounge, Hamilton, WaikatoJoin Hamilton Operatic Society at Nivara Lounge to get your musical theatre fix and support local...
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Prowear Chrome Expression Session 2023
04 Aug - 06 Aug 2023 Hampton Downs Motorsport Park, Te Kauwhata, North WaikatoProwear Chrome Expression Session your driving experience! Your Ultimate driver experience at...
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NZ Darts Masters 2023
04 Aug - 05 Aug 2023 Globox Arena, Claudelands, Hamilton, WaikatoGet ready for a stunning weekend of darts entertainment as the World Series of Darts returns Down...
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Women's Lifestyle Expo
19 Aug - 20 Aug 2023 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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"Hello! We're The Wiggles" LIVE in Concert
20 Aug 2023The Wiggles are bringing their all-singing, all-dancing hit stage show to GLOBOX Arena, Claudelands!
All Events
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The Greatest Love of All
15 Jun 2023 -
Free Concert By World Renowned Pianist Kenneth Hamilton
08 Jun 2023 Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts, Hamilton, Waikato -
Takapoto Show Jumping Winter Series
13 May - 24 Sep 2023 -
Sorcha Costello, Conor Connolly and Pádraig Ó Dubhghaill
08 Jun 2023 Old School Arts Centre, Raglan, Waikato -
ST HITEC New Zealand GTR Festival 2023
10 Jun 2023 Hampton Downs Motorsport Park, Te Kauwhata, North Waikato