A community guide to creative events in the Waikato region
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Baritone Jonathan Eyers and Pianist Liam Wooding in concert
8 MarHamilton
Ladies, it’s time to embrace The Change with a night out full of uncontrollable laughter, uplifting celebration and shared sisterhood!
Mar 10 – 11Hamilton
Memoria: Echoes & Transformations is a solo piano recital by Flavio Villani exploring how music carries memory and reshapes emotion.
11 MarHamilton
You, Me, Everybody hit the road in 2026 for a national tour celebrating Midnight.
12 MarHamilton
A safe, creative, three -session wānanga for wāhine in midlife to explore identity, transition, and wellbeing through arts-led process.
14 MarHamilton
A variety box of glamour, sparkle & playful charm – Like opening a box of your favourite chocolates
Fantastic opportunity to meet the filmmakers of this great new Kiwi Documentary.
17 MarHamilton
Join us for an afternoon of rich musical dialogue featuring two of New Zealand’s most accomplished Indian classical musicians.
18 MarHamilton
Join Anna Hawkins for a colourful night of song.
20 MarCambridge
Tim Houghton’s dynamic paintings explore colour, culture and creative detours.
Mar 10 – 29Morrinsville
New Zealand icon Bic Runga announces the release date of her much-anticipated new album, Red Sunset, and an Aotearoa and Australia national tour.
21 MarHamilton
A wonderful exhibition of NZ artists is brought to you by the Cambridge Art Society.
Mar 19 – 22Cambridge
Unnecessary Farce – An award winning stage comedy by Paul Slade Smith.
Mar 13 – 28Hamilton
South Waikato-based creatives are invited to participate in a unique large-scale collaborative exhibition to highlight our diverse talents
Mar 21 – 22Putāruru
Experience a joint exhibition and sale of photos and quilts
Mar 21 – 22Cambridge
Cambridge comes alive on this huge community day.
22 MarCambridge
This free two-day workshop offers theatre training for young people aged 15-25 years. Suitable for all levels of experience.
Mar 21 – 22Hamilton
Kevin Le Pennec, singer and harpist, blends Breton influences with pop and jazz, creating trad-contemporary music that engages listeners.
22 Mar
Recent Waikato University performance staff Justin Bird joins siblings Lara and Callum Hall in a programme of heartfelt music.
25 MarHamilton
Cambridge comes alive with arts, entertainment and community events. From concerts to art exhibitions, comedy to movie, dance, workshops, and more.
Mar 20 – 29
Powerful insights. Bold ideas. Real conversation. All in for Arts is back in March 2026.
26 MarHamilton
The comedy night returns to the Cambridge Autumn Festival – join us for an evening of witty, unpredictable stand-up!
26 MarCambridge
Bringing you the music of The Blues Brothers, this performance might not save an orphanage, but they plan to make sure you have a good time!
27 MarCambridge
Hear Waikato’s premier youth orchestra!
3-time Grammy®-winning SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR; celebrates songs and anthems of Nelson Mandela’s Freedom Movement in South Africa and more…
28 MarHamilton
A delightful concert experience for audiences of all ages presented by Orchestras Central
28 MarCambridge
Presented by Orchestras Central, join the Rusty Player Orchestra and friends to sing and play your heart out
Don’t miss this three-generation family band with their superb blend of modern and old-time bluegrass music.
Celebrate diverse LGBTQIA+ voices from around the world through this free screening of Five Films For Freedom.
Aotearoa New Zealand Juggling & Circus Festival 2026!WHEN: 10am 27 March – 5pm 29 MarchWHERE: Raglan Town Hall – 41 Bow Street, Raglan 3225
Mar 27 – 29Raglan
Jan Preston’s Boogie Circus is coming to town, and it’s a show that you definitely do not want to miss.
29 MarCambridge
Colourful dance showcase at the Cambridge Autumn Festival.
Discover Cambridge’s Autumn Festival Open Studios 2026!
Mar 28 – 29Cambridge
Featuring original artworks by local artist, Esther Laaper.
27 Feb – 9 MarHamilton
Join us for the opening evening of the NZPPA 2026! Explore the range of paintings and prints on display in this prestigious competition.
28 Feb – 16 MarHamilton
A special preview exhibition from participating artists in the lead-up to Art on Thames St 2026.
18 Feb – 8 MarMorrinsville
Be a global dancing nomad and learn dances from many countries and cultures in a fun, social class for 80 minutes.
19 Feb – 26 MarHamilton
Whatua He Whiringa Takatāpui brings together five takatāpui kaiwhatu from across Aotearoa to weave together queer and Māori communities.
12 Mar – 17 AprHamilton
Julia Christie is an environmental artist whose latest body of paintings collectively explore becoming air.
20 Mar – 12 AprHamilton
This class is a welcoming, inclusive class where you’ll explore new mediums each week, building art skills and confidence in a supported space.
2 Feb – 23 MarHamilton
Whether you’re new or experienced, these sessions provide guidance, creative freedom, and a welcoming space to grow as an acrylic painter.
Looking for a fun, hands-on homeschool art class? Explore creativity, build confidence, and connect with other homeschooling families!
Children’s art therapy gives your child a safe, calm place to express emotions, build confidence, and develop resilience through creative activity.
4 Feb – 25 MarHamilton
Discover the benefits of art making at Arts for Health. Our Wednesday art therapy class offers a creative, relaxing escape.
4 Feb – 25 Mar
Join us for an afternoon of music featuring the pianist Quang Luu Hong as he takes on one of the most formidable peaks of the piano repertoire.
1 AprHamilton
Discover how to transform an old book into a unique piece of art that you can fill with your writing, small keepsakes and treasures.
25 Feb – 15 AprHamilton
Learn how to alter an old book transforming it into a useful work of art
Join us for a unique Hamilton art workshop where you’ll create your own personalised treasure book over eight inspiring weeks.
26 Feb – 16 AprHamilton
Make your own book that you can use to write in and/or store small keepsakes.
Whangamata Easter Art Trail opens 10 studios & hubs hosting over 25 exhibiting artists for visitors and art lovers to meet the artists.
Apr 4 – 5
These sessions will guide you through paint and watercolour control, colour mixing, washes, composition and perspective.
30 Jan – 27 MarHamilton
Our hands-on art workshops are perfect for beginners or anyone wanting to learn new art techniques and grow their creativity.
For artists who are ready to take the next step in their creative arts journey.
If you’ve always wanted to learn to draw but never knew where to start, this beginners drawing workshops is the perfect place to begin.
Support your child’s growth and well being with our tweens art therapy sessions.
Beethoven’s mighty Seventh Symphony and much more!
8 May – 8 MarHamilton
PEAKS plays homage to the many artists throughout history who have sought to capture nature’s behemoths.
30 Jan – 31 MarHamilton
Experience botanical watercolour in a special arboretum space
11 AprTauwhare
Come and enjoy a vibrant showcase of instrumental chamber music performed by our Conservatorium of Music student musicians.
22 AprHamilton
Q&A screening for The Time Traveller’s Guide to Hamilton Gardens
29 AprHamilton
We’re back again for summer 2026!!
24 Jan – 4 AprHamilton
A wānanga where participants learn and practice earth-based pigments deepen their relationship with natural materials.
16 MayHamilton
World-renowned guitarist and master entertainer TOMMY EMMANUEL, CGP, is thrilled to announce an unforgettable tour of New Zealand in May 2026
19 MayHamilton
Your opportunity to explore traditional whatu techniques with contemporary mediums with Julz @ tiaki rAranga in collaboration with Whare Hau Tutū
2 JunHamilton
Learn the principles of kōwhaiwhai, their purākau and how to draw them in a small rōpū. 4 Evening Wānanga Available – Check out our website for dates
30 Apr – 8 OctHamilton
Critically acclaimed stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and TV personality, Alan Davies, is back in Aotearoa after a decade!
31 JulHamilton
22 AugHamilton
Experience the music of Finnish composers Sibelius and Magnus Lindberg in one glorious concert
23 AugHamilton
6 OctHamilton
A wānanga where participants learn and practice earth-based pigment making and deepen their relationship with natural materials.
28 NovHamilton
The Royal New Zealand Ballet’s 2026 Season is a year of drama, beauty and imagination – where timeless stories and bold new visions collide.
Nov 27 – 29Hamilton
A sumptuous programme of music by the late-Baroque Italian genius Giovanni Pergolesi and French-Baroque master Jean-Philippe Rameau.
11 DecHamilton
The designers and creators of the world are invited to unleash their imagination, with the launch of the 2026 World of WearableArt (WOW) Competition.
17 Nov, 2025 – 15 Apr, 2026
Ngā Ara Auaha is an annual student showcase, exhibiting the creative works of undergraduate and postgraduate University of Waikato students.
17 Oct, 2025 – 17 Apr, 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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