A community guide to creative events in the Waikato region
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Springboard: Seconds To Midnight Tour, a brand-new series of gigs giving up and coming New Zealand artists the opportunity to tour
21 NovHamilton
The Kirikiriroa stop on Wiri Donna’s In My Chambers EP Release tour
22 NovHamilton
Craft & Food Market held Fourth Saturday of Every Month
23 NovŌhaupō
Celebrating three years of creativity, and social connectivity with Te Mana Tangata and Artists in The Making.
Nov 20 – 24Coromandel
Support People Against Prisons Aotearoa (PAPA) with a day of excitement and creativity!
23 NovHamilton
Jazz musician Thabani Gapara brings “Dzindza” tour from Wellington Jazz Festival 2024 to The Meteor Theatre!
Once yearly, we celebrate the power of storytelling through the Misty Flicks Film Festival, where the audience can experience independent local, natio
Nov 22 – 24Te Awamutu
An artisan pop-up shop consisting of Art, Upcycled Clothing, Jewellery, Handmade Soaps and Traditional Shaving Gear.
Nov 21 – 26Hamilton
Haere mai kiakite i tō tātou hapori auaha! Come discover our creative community!
Nov 23 – 24Otorohanga
Come and create amazing X-mas decorations with Sylvia. A great time is guaranteed 🙂
24 NovTauwhare
The School of Media Arts Bachelor of Music & Performing Arts – Te Kawau Toi students present Dirty Rotten Scoundrels – The Musical
Nov 28 – 30Hamilton
Escape the hustle and bustle and join Liz for “Zen in the Garden”
30 NovTauwhare
Cantando Choir Hamilton and Soloists will perform a Concert Version of Gilbert & Sullivan’s HMS PINAFORE. On piano Jonathan Dunlop.
30 NovHamilton
Interactive Digital Art Exhibition
31 Oct – 28 NovHamilton
Whether you’re an experienced artist or just starting out, we would love for you to be part of this event
31 Oct – 1 DecHamilton
Mighty River Harmony and Manu Mātātahi bring you Christmassy fare in stunning four-part harmony
8 DecCambridge
Get ready for family fun with our Roger Hall pantomime specially crafted for New Zealand audiences.
Dec 5 – 15Te Awamutu
Cinema Improviso takes the visuals of old movies with live voices and music, mixed with audience suggestions to craft to craft an improvised comedy
10 DecHamilton
One of the most iconic Waikato Christmas events returns for another year of festive ‘tree-ts’
Dec 4 – 20Hamilton
Learn to Drive your DSLR/Mirrorless Camera.
28 Oct – 9 DecHamilton
Supporting Up-and-Coming Artists to Kickstart Creative Careers
13 Dec
Hamilton Civic Choir is excited to bring you the fourth and final concert in our 2024 season, ILLUMINARE: Light the Way ✨
14 DecHamilton
Creative exploration with structured guidance to help you grow as an artist.
15 Oct – 3 DecHamilton
Students will learn needle felting techniques, design and make their own Christmas ornaments.
15 DecHamilton
You’ll explore creative mindfulness exercises through sculpting, painting, and drawing.
16 Oct – 4 DecHamilton
This class is for anyone who wants to try their hands at various mediums and techniques.
18 Oct – 5 DecHamilton
Discover the Art of ‘Playing with Print’!
14 Oct – 2 DecHamilton
An 8-week course exploring relief printing processes with non-toxic water-based inks.
his term’s workshop is designed for children facing challenges with self-confidence, in a supportive group setting.
16 Oct – 5 DecHamilton
Can you crack the Christmas code at “Elf and Safety” escape room?
Dec 12 – 22Hamilton
Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of watercolour, painting, and sculpture while learning fundamental and intermediate art techniques.
14 Oct – 9 DecHamilton
Explore a variety of acrylic techniques, from mastering washes to blending and layering colours.
Join our circle of women for a morning of self-care and creativity at our Ladies Art Workshops.
17 Oct – 13 DecHamilton
Printmaking is the process of transferring an image from a matrix to another surface.
19 Oct – 14 DecHamilton
A morning of creativity with Josie.
21 DecHamilton
An afternoon of creativity with Josie.
22 DecHamilton
In this new showcase, gallery artists Sandra Turner-Barlow and Juliet Roper examine the very places that we call home.
20 Sep – 29 NovHamilton
Embark on an exciting journey to explore the hidden and not-so-hidden gems of Hamilton Kirikiriroa, the undisputed mural capital of Aotearoa.
21 Sep – 30 NovHamilton
Embark on an exciting journey to explore the hidden and not-so-hidden murals of Hamilton Kirikiriroa.
7 Sep – 30 NovHamilton
Light From Near and Far brings together many works from the Arts House Trust Collection and works by Audrey Goggin, Sophia Malota, and others artists.
5 Sep – 1 DecMorrinsville
3 months of creative events, one peninsula, one artbeat
6 Sep – 31 DecWhitianga
New gallery exhibition “Pepper”
29 Nov, 2024 – 24 Jan, 2025Hamilton
Ngā Ara Auaha is an annual student showcase, exhibiting the creative works of University of Waikato students (both undergraduate and postgraduate).
28 Oct, 2024 – 21 Feb, 2025Hamilton
The exhibition ‘Malleable Boundaries’ considers the burgeoning field of creative and non-traditional research outputs across academic disciplines.
15 Nov, 2024 – 11 Apr, 2025Hamilton
A rare opportunity to experience exeptional New Zealand sculpture!
14 Dec, 2024 – 4 May, 2025Tauwhare
Hamilton Musical Theatre is proud to produce this Disney classic in a family-friendly one-hour format, perfect for the school holidays.
Jan 14 – 18, 2025Hamilton
Join us for our fantastic Performing Arts School Holiday Workshop- the theme for January is WONKA!!!
Jan 20 – 24, 2025Hamilton
Get ready for a music experience like no other in our charming country seaside village
1 Feb, 2025Mokau
Try lots of different art mediums around themes designed to encourage health & well-being.
12 Feb – 2 Apr, 2025Hamilton
Your child will play, stretch their imagination, and expand their creativity.
Explore new mediums each week as you develop new skills and techniques in your art.
10 Feb – 7 Apr, 2025Hamilton
This is a class for learning colour skills, application techniques and basic composition.
Our experienced instructor will guide you through essential techniques, from mastering washes to blending and layering colours.
11 Feb – 8 Apr, 2025Hamilton
A self directed space for women who want to work with other women in a social creative space in just about any medium that they enjoy.
14 Feb – 11 Apr, 2025Hamilton
Calling All Creators – entries are open for the 2025 World of WearableArt Competition!
9 Apr, 2025
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