A community guide to creative events in the Waikato region
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Try your hand at the art of floristry with the inspiring Nita. Walk away with your own amazing bouquet creation.
19 OctTauwhare
Welcome the energy of Koanga (Spring) with the next iteration of Ihirangaranga, titled: “Ngā Hua o Koanga: The Elixir of Spring“
19 OctHamilton
Join us for the 21st annual Frank Sargeson Memorial Lecture on Saturday, 19 October at the University of Waikato.
Back for another year! The Kirikiriroa Hamilton Poetry Slam is energetic, exhilarating, and eloquent!
19 Oct
Learn the art of Polymer Clay Earring making, all while enjoying a warm coffee amongst wonderful company!
19 OctCambridge
Returning to New Zealand by popular demand, Night Fever is set to take over!
20 OctHamilton
University of Waikato music students present a varied selection of instrumental music, sure to be loved by our wide audience.
20 OctTe Awamutu
We invite you to come and enjoy an eclectic mixture of art presented by the Morrinsville Gallery volunteers.
20 OctMorrinsville
Acclaimed guitarist and composer Callum Allardice embarks on North Island tour to present exciting new album.
22 OctHamilton
Artist applications are open now for this eco-sculpture symposium and competition at the Brook Sanctuary in Nelson!
Oct 18 – 27Outside Waikato – Nelson
Experience the future of design at our annual Design Degree Showcase!
Oct 23 – 25Hamilton
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest – The plot revolves around mental hospital patient Randle McMurphy who leads a revolt against cold Nurse Ratched.
Oct 12 – 26Hamilton
ART Waikino is back for its 24th year! ART Waikino is a large art exhibition in the Hauraki/Coromandel area, raising funds for our community hall.
Oct 25 – 27Waikino
Where Our Shadows Meet is a story about love, loss and language, told with physical storytelling, live instrumental music, NZSL and English.
26 OctHamilton
Learn how to use the plants around you to create sustainable art supplies for painting and drawing.
26 OctThames
Craft & Food Market held Fourth Saturday of Every Month
26 OctŌhaupō
Joslyn Hobbis presents a vibrant and playful world of biomorphic form, cryptic markings and installation.
Oct 2 – 19Hamilton
We’ve got kooky spooky fun happening down at Exscite for Halloween!
Oct 26 – 27Hamilton
Raglan’s 14th open studio artist trail now more festive than ever with a Country and Blues Festival, workshops, art installations and more!
Oct 26 – 28Raglan
Come visit our official Raglan Arts Weekend Preview Exhibition and secure a special artwork at a fraction of its value.
Oct 4 – 28Raglan
Presented in association with the Michael Hill International Violin Competition
30 OctHamilton
Taniwha, a being both monstrous and healing, residing in the waterways, awa and moana of this whenua, whose tail whips into our daily lives.
Oct 3 – 29Hamilton
Penny Ashton is flying in to haunt The Meteor with a Halloween special performance of The Tempestuous
31 OctHamilton
Come Join us for our first Open Mic Poetry Night
See two teams face off for the title of Face of Improv in Kirikiriroa!
29 Sep – 20 OctHamilton
Morrinsville Gallery presents a show full of colour, joy, textures, and storytelling.
2 Oct – 3 NovMorrinsville
“Living Water” presents a series of watercolour, ink, and pen works inspired by Niamh’s experience and healing journey through Cyclone Gabrielle
23 Oct – 16 NovHamilton
Hamilton City Brass presents a bold concert featuring Partita and Grieg’s Piano Concerto, with guest pianist Fergus Byett.
2 NovHamilton
The inaugural Dance Folkus Regency Promenade & Picnic Dance at the Hamilton Gardens Victorian Entrance
Come and join Sue for this exciting 2.5 hours hand-on watercolour workshop.
3 NovTauwhare
Te Aroha’s Annual arts festival! Music, performance, visual arts and more!
3 NovTe Aroha
HIKO! Presents: Don’t Mention It – a darkly comedic exploration of friendship and the discomfort of unwanted care.
Nov 5 – 6Hamilton
Renowned New Zealand musician Jon Toogood brings to life his first ever solo album tour The Last of the Lonely Gods
7 NovHamilton
Celebrate community spirit at Impact Hub’s inaugural showcase! Experience inspiring pitches, enjoy dinner, and listen to live entertainment.
8 NovHamilton
Get your family together and waddle down to Exscite for our Penguin Party!
Join us for a vibrant celebration of our community’s collective spirit and achievements; gain insight into the impactful work around the region
Calling all creatives! From visual artists, street/theatre practitioners, oddball creatives and everything in-between. Register for FOW 2025.
26 Sep – 7 NovHamilton
Learn the traditional art of Kokedama, Japanese Moss Balls all while enjoying a warm coffee amongst wonderful company!
9 NovCambridge
Join the Trust Waikato Symphony Orchestra and Jonathan Cohen for an afternoon of sumptuous music.
9 NovPutāruru
HIKO! Presents: Bottle Episode – a sitcom-style play about the highs and lows of young love, friendships, and sexual identity.
Nov 7 – 10Hamilton
Join the Trust Waikato Symphony Orchestra and Jonathan Cohen for an afternoon of sumptuous music exploring the world around us.
10 NovHamilton
Open AUDITIONS for Thames Music And Drama’s 2025 production of School of Rock
Nov 9 – 10Thames
Discover the Art of ‘Playing with Print’!
14 Oct – 2 DecHamilton
This class is for anyone who wants to try their hands at various mediums and techniques.
18 Oct – 5 DecHamilton
An 8-week course exploring relief printing processes with non-toxic water-based inks.
15 Oct – 3 DecHamilton
Fun relaxed tour around the current exhibition at ArtsPost.
14 Sep – 2 NovHamilton
You’ll explore creative mindfulness exercises through sculpting, painting, and drawing.
16 Oct – 4 DecHamilton
Creative exploration with structured guidance to help you grow as an artist.
HIKO! Presents: Daylight Savings – a staged reading of Melanie Allison’s latest award-nominated play, presented by Magic Mirror
Nov 12 – 13Hamilton
his term’s workshop is designed for children facing challenges with self-confidence, in a supportive group setting.
16 Oct – 5 DecHamilton
HIKO! Presents: Soliloquy – a modern recontextualisation of Shakespeare’s Hamlet and an exploration of media’s influence on our worldview
Nov 14 – 16Hamilton
Join our circle of women for a morning of self-care and creativity at our Ladies Art Workshops.
17 Oct – 13 DecHamilton
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
Explore a variety of acrylic techniques, from mastering washes to blending and layering colours.
14 Oct – 9 DecHamilton
Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of watercolour, painting, and sculpture while learning fundamental and intermediate art techniques.
Printmaking is the process of transferring an image from a matrix to another surface.
19 Oct – 14 DecHamilton
Join Megan for this special workshop and create fabulous landscapes of wool.
17 NovTauwhare
Join Megan for a fun workshop where you’ll create a landscape inspired by the park.
Learn to Drive your DSLR/Mirrorless Camera.
28 Oct – 9 DecHamilton
Showcasing works by four wāhine Māori artists which explore narratives of pakanga|conflict through toi | art.
16 Aug – 18 OctHamilton
Springboard: Seconds To Midnight Tour, a brand-new series of gigs giving up and coming New Zealand artists the opportunity to tour
21 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
In this new showcase, gallery artists Sandra Turner-Barlow and Juliet Roper examine the very places that we call home.
20 Sep – 29 NovHamilton
23 NovŌhaupō
Come and create amazing X-mas decorations with Sylvia. A great time is guaranteed 🙂
24 NovTauwhare
Escape the hustle and bustle and join Liz for “Zen in the Garden”
30 NovTauwhare
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
Explore the power of creativity for wellbeing. Pop by to have a go at one of our arty activities or simply relax and recharge in a creative space.
12 Aug – 8 NovHamilton
3 months of creative events, one peninsula, one artbeat
6 Sep – 31 DecWhitianga
One of the most iconic Waikato Christmas events returns for another year of festive ‘tree-ts’
Dec 4 – 20Hamilton
Get ready for a music experience like no other in our charming country seaside village
1 Feb, 2025Mokau
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