A community guide to creative events in the Waikato region
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School teams from years 5-8 across the Waikato will gather to compete for the hotly contested title of 2025 Waikato Book Battle Champions.
29 AugHamilton
The Roses GNO
Work alongside Harley to learn new skills & create your own sculptural piece.
30 AugTauwhare
Join Greta O’Leary and Moon Goose for an evening of ambient, slow-cooked songs, intricate harmonies and spook folk.
30 AugRaglan
WSA’s Monday Experimental Printmaking ClassAn exploration of process, play and persistence.
Aug 23 – 30Hamilton
Come and celebrate the creativity, imagination, and individuality of our talented students at Morrinsville Intermediate School!
29 Aug – 7 SepMorrinsville
Immerse yourself in the transformative art of wood-fired ceramics with two masters of the craft, Aaron Scythe and Sergei Shatrov.
31 Aug – 6 SepCoromandel
Follow the Webb and Gibbs families as their children fall in love, marry, and eventually depart
23 Aug – 6 SepCambridge
You’re warmly invited to our new group exhibition “Rise Up Brother”
14 Aug – 3 SepThames
Waikato Society of Potters Annual competition and exhibition
23 Aug – 14 SepHamilton
Disentangled Terrain Exhibition by Josie Ward
Tea: a ritual that emphasises core principals of harmony, respect, purity and tranquillity. An exhibition by Santie and Diane.
Acclaimed sculptor Marcus Tatton returns to his King Country roots with a breath-taking exhibition that bridges lands, stories, and generations.
12 Aug – 7 SepMorrinsville
Known for her unusual combination of photorealist paintings and highly refined abstractions, this is Cleland’s first solo presentation in Kirikiriroa.
7 Aug – 13 SepHamilton
On Paper showcases a selection of works on paper from The Arts HouseTrust collection, created using graphic and paint media.
2 Aug – 21 SepMorrinsville
For the past 15 years, the Morrinsville Gallery has celebrated the art and the people that make our community a vibrant place to live!
2 SepMorrinsville
Piano Dialogues: Joong Han (Jonathan) and Joohae Kim in Concert
3 SepHamilton
Our Monthly Comedy Showcase of local and out-of-town comedians
Join us at Whare Hau Tutū for a mindful workshop where you’ll learn simple embroidery stitches and bring a whakataukī or kupu to life on fabric.
Join Greta O’Leary and Moon Goose for an evening of ambient, slow-cooked songs, intricate harmonies, and spook folk.
4 SepHamilton
See Te Aroha’s tamariki shine in this fun musical comedy, for the whole family to enjoy!
Sep 6 – 14Te Aroha
Entries for the WSA Members Exhibition are open! Now a member? Become one today at wsa.org.nz!
12 SepHamilton
Our art critique event is a supportive space where creatives bring their work, share openly, and receive constructive insights.
Thrift and flip in the same day! *Level of sewing skills required: confident beginner (sewn on a machine before, even if it was years ago).
13 SepHamilton
Nau mai haere mai ki Te Whare Taonga o Waikato.
17 SepHamilton
An arts festival for people with a disability including two show, wearable arts, music workshop and static arts display.
18 SepHamilton
Thames Ukulele Blast, an event hosted by the Ukulettes will have 10 Ukulele Bands playing great music in a day of music and fun
20 SepThames
Discover the joy of hands-on collage techniques in this 6-week workshop designed to awaken your creativity and cultivate mindful presence.
23 Aug – 4 OctHamilton
The Hamilton Civic Choir and Rotorua District Choir join forces for a special Waikato-BOP collaboration, feat. Lauridsen’s LUX AETERNA, Komene’s MIHA.
21 SepHamilton
Two Waikato-BOP choirs joining forces Come and join us as radiant voices unite in MISSAE SPLENDORE, an exciting double concert collaboration
Sep 20 – 21Hamilton
The Grand Tour represents a wide range of images depicting the ‘Old World, in collaboration with Fine Arts Society New Zealand.
15 Aug – 1 OctHamilton
Looking for creative fun? Join our hands-on Homeschool Art Class—explore, connect, and create with other young artists!
14 Jul – 1 SepHamilton
You’ll explore a new medium each week, building art skills and confidence in a relaxed, supportive space.
Explore acrylic painting to build your art skills and confidence. Treat yourself.
Experience the achievement of creating something unique while unwinding in a peaceful, welcoming space.
15 Jul – 2 SepHamilton
This art therapy class is ideal for adults, no experience is needed – just bring yourself, and we’ll provide all materials and equipment.
16 Jul – 3 SepHamilton
Give your child the gift of creativity in a supportive art therapy space—express emotions, build confidence, and grow resilience.
18 Jul – 5 SepHamilton
Whether you’re picking up a brush for the first time or returning to a creative hobby, this is your space to relax, learn, and play with colour.
A heart-warming and outrageous comedy
Sep 20 – 27Thames
The Cambridge Chamber Music Festival is bringing exceptional chamber music to the heart of the Waipā District.
Sep 26 – 28Cambridge
Arts for Health is pleased to announce that entries are now open for our 2025 Annual Art Competition, Making Changes. This is our largest event of the
13 Aug – 10 Oct
Welcome to my creative process and studio practice programme for emerging, returning, and practicing artists!
30 Jun – 31 Aug
Join me on this adventure- we’ll be covered in charcoal on one week, in clay the next. And our minds and skills will grow!
Need a break? Join our Ladies Art Morning—a relaxed, welcoming space for women to create, connect, unwind, and recharge together.
18 Jul – 19 SepHamilton
Wood carver and sculptor Marcus Tatton joins the team at The Sculpture Park at Waitakaruru Arboretum as artist in residence for two months.
15 Jun – 30 AugTauwhare
The Ruapehu Art Awards is a national art competition with multiple categories held every second year in Ruapehu . In 2023 the event had 300 entries.
18 Sep – 1 OctTaumarunui
Keep the kids creative these September school holidays with our WSA Art School Holiday Programme!
22 Sep – 3 OctHamilton
The Latin America & Spain Film Festival (LASFF) is coming to Hamilton
26 Sep – 4 OctHamilton
Translation: A Celebration of Asian Influence on Aotearoa/NZ Art Practice
1 OctTauwhare
A vibrant multicultural celebration with food, shopping, music, dance, and family fun in Hamilton.
4 OctHamilton
Studios open to the public over two weekends in October.
Oct 4 – 12Coromandel
A big band tribute to the Count and his orchestra.
11 OctTe Awamutu
11 OctMorrinsville
22nd Frank Sargeson Memorial Lecture featuring Chris Tse
11 OctHamilton
Come visit our official Raglan Arts Weekend Preview Exhibition and secure a special artwork at a fraction of its value.
Oct 3 – 27Raglan
Composed in the year before his passing, the Four Last Songs are held by many to be Richard Strauss’ most beautiful, sensuous, and moving composition.
16 OctHamilton
18 OctHamilton
Discover the benefits of arts therapy in this 4-week taster group designed for adults seeking a unique approach to creative wellbeing
Oct 7 – 28Hamilton
Raglan’s 15th open studio artist trail – arguably the most impressive portfolio of artists to date plus Country and Blues Festival, and more!
Oct 25 – 27Raglan
The EAP/Mission New Zealand Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through it
1 May – 8 Sep
The latest play from Magic Mirror Theatre Company, the debut of Melanie Allison’s next drama
29 Oct – 2 NovHamilton
Discover the beauty of watercolour painting in a relaxed, supportive watercolour class designed for all skill levels.
7 Oct – 25 NovHamilton
This exhibition traces the emotional terrain of being human – its edges, ruptures, revelations and quiet rituals.
24 Oct – 9 NovRaglan
8 Oct – 26 NovHamilton
Give your child the gift of creativity in a supportive art therapy space where they can express emotions, build confidence, and develop resilience.
‘Ki te kapu o taku ringa’ is an exhibition by Professor Tom Roa (Ngāti Maniapoto, Waikato, Ngāti Apakura) and Dr. Rodrigo Hill.
30 Jun – 7 NovHamilton
Step into a peaceful studio and enjoy time just for you in our friendly water colour class
10 Oct – 28 NovHamilton
Ready to grow your creative practice? Join our professional art development workshop and take your next step
Join us for the Arts for Health Annual Art Competition and Exhibition.
23 Oct – 22 NovHamilton
When children engage with picture books, they are simultaneously being introduced to the world of art.
1 May – 3 OctHamilton
Calling All Young Filmmakers Under 17!
Nov 1 – 2Te Awamutu
A celebration of film and alternative photography with workshops, exhibitions, and hands-on demos in Te Aroha.
Nov 1 – 2Te Aroha
This is a welcoming, inclusive class where you’ll explore a new medium each week, building art skills and confidence in a relaxed, supportive space.
6 Oct – 1 DecHamilton
Explore acrylic painting to build your art skills, meet new people and gain confidence in this field. Treat yourself.
Our class is the perfect way for young artists to explore creativity, build confidence, and connect with other homeschooling families.
Need a break from the everyday? Come and unwind here in a relaxed and welcoming space just for women to create, connect, and recharge.
10 Oct – 5 DecHamilton
Creativity takes guts. Let’s build yours. Join us for Creative Grit — a workshop to fuel your practice with heart, tools, and mindset.
29 NovHamilton
Looking for a peaceful and inspiring way to unwind? Join our colouring in group.
18 Jun – 17 DecHamilton
Thanks to the continued support of the Creative New Zealand – Pacific Arts Strategy, Boosted X Moana is back again for 2025!
26 May – 28 Nov
The annual pre-christmas market is getting better and better!
7 DecOtorohanga
Entries for the New Zealand Painting and Printmaking Awards 2026 are open!
11 Dec
Autumn gala includes a Concert on Friday 6th March at 7.30 (koha) and Market day on Saturday 7th March 8.30-1pm.
7 Mar, 2026Hamilton
Australia/NZ’s first Poetry Therapy certification: Harness poetry’s healing power for community workshops and personal transformation.
1 Sep, 2025 – 1 Sep, 2027
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