A community guide to creative events in the Waikato region
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Gareth and Louise Ward talk about their much-anticipated second installment in the Bookshop Detectives series, ‘Tea and Cake and Death’
25 AprHamilton
Hamilton City Brass presents a special wartime radio-style concert
Join us on Anzac Day for this special screening.
25 AprThames
Meet 90+ authors and discover new reads. Multiple genres, all ages welcome. FREE ENTRY.
26 AprHamilton
Join us to celebrate International Jazz Day. Bring your instrument, your friends, your family, and let’s jam.
27 AprTamahere
For this special night each month, we’ll be open until 9pm with a cash bar.
30 AprHamilton
PCANZ Small Print is an annual exhibition featuring prints of the same size and price, showcasing a range of printmaking techniques.
Apr 5 – 26Hamilton
Apples to Oranges is a visual dialogue on love, culture, and perception.
Calling You by Bruce McLachlan – ArtsPost Exhibition
View this stunning collection of bronze works- jewellery, hooks and more- from The Bronzies!
International artist visiting Kirikiriroa, to work with Wintec students on an exciting contemporary mural project
Apr 3 – 27Hamilton
This exhibition highlights the Kiwi way of life and my Peruvian roots. Like Aotearoa, Peru is a magical place of picturesque landscapes.
Apr 2 – 27Morrinsville
Join the invitation to reflect on the impact of human progress on the natural world.
The Small Sculpture Award 2025 welcomes you to come and celebrate the creative spirit of sculptors from near and far!
30 Mar – 26 AprHamilton
We’re commemorating ANZAC with some FREE family-friendly activities and crafts for the whole of April – just in time for the school holidays!
31 Mar – 30 AprTe Awamutu
A series of 5 x 2hr workshops in which you’ll transform an old book into a personal keepsake full of your creativity
26 Apr – 31 MayHamilton
An anthological collection of 12 short films with Q&A
3 MayHamilton
Join us on Thames Street to watch local artists create live, engage with them, and support Morrinsville’s art scene.
3 MayMorrinsville
A fun introduction to watercolour work for young artists (12 – 18yrs).
3 MayTauwhare
‘May the force/fourth be with you’
4 MayHamilton
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a sensory experience to remember.
10 MayRaglan
Youth Music event showcasing new, emerging and establish artists at The Meteor this May.
10 MayHamilton
Start learning raranga
The UK is in crisis: debt is spiralling, unemployment is on the rise and the fragile coalition cabinet, led by Prime Minister Jim Hacker.
May 3 – 17Cambridge
The Ngaio Marsh Awards, in association with Waipā District Libraries, invites booklovers to an event featuring five talented Kiwi storytellers.
14 MayCambridge
Based on the 2003 film starring Jack Black.
May 17 – 24Thames
Meet Amber Bremner and her cookbook SIMPLY VEG and taste some of her recipes.
22 MayHamilton
‘Out of Italy ‘ reflects compositions from Elena Brambilla an Italian artist and Sandra Turner-Barlow who studied art in Italy and Europe.
14 Mar – 9 MayHamilton
“We’re ephemeral beasts, you know. We come and go… We’re not supposed to live forever.”
May 22 – 24Hamilton
No art experience needed—just an open mind and a willingness to connect with yourself and others through art.
30 Apr – 18 JunHamilton
A fun, supportive space for children to explore emotions, build confidence, and express themselves through art.
This is a beginners drama class for seniors who are 60+ years. Who would like to try something new.
Always wanted to paint but not sure where to begin? Or perhaps you’re ready to refine your skills?
28 Apr – 23 JunHamilton
Get creative and experiment with various mediums in a fun, supportive class.
Fun, hands-on art classes designed for homeschooling families!
The Arts House Trust holds a collection of over 9500 works, covering a century of New Zealand art – from Francis Hodgkins to the contemporary.
7 Mar – 11 MayMorrinsville
28 MayHamilton
Gala Opening Gala Opening
A 5-day long course where you will explore different hand building techniques to create sculptures.
May 26 – 30Coromandel
Welcome to my ONLINE STUDIO! Learn how to draw – not boring – promise. Join my observational drawing and painting programme.
30 Apr – 25 Jun
Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your technique, this class will help you build confidence and explore different styles.
29 Apr – 27 JunHamilton
A fascinating evening of criminally good conversation featuring five talented Kiwi storytellers.
29 MayHamilton
Boon Street Art Tours return to Kirikiriroa. This koha-based tour takes 1hr; make the most of the sunshine!
15 Feb – 26 AprHamilton
Small Stories presents their 11th joint show of sculptures and illustration on clay. Ceramics by Susan St Lawrence and Helen Perrett.
1 May – 1 Jun
SPACE – expanse – infinity – leeway – play – range – sphere – volume JUNK – clutter – debris – rummage – salvage – rubble – trash – hogwash
1 May – 3 JunHamilton
Looking for a space to nurture your creativity and connect with like-minded women?
2 May – 27 JunHamilton
This exhibition examines objects and the creative practitioners who make them; inspiring and diverse role models.
10 Mar – 6 JunHamilton
25 Jun
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
Youth Orchestra Waikato
26 JulHamilton
30 Jul
When children engage with picture books, they are simultaneously being introduced to the world of art.
1 May – 3 OctHamilton
Get your squad together and book now for a truly unforgettable night at the Museum.
22 Aug
Youth Orchestra Waikato Waikato Community School of Music Te Rauhii
23 AugHamilton
Join renowned ceramic artist Aaron Scythe for a unique 2-day workshop exploring the art of Hikidashi and tea bowl making.
Aug 23 – 24Coromandel
27 AugHamilton
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
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
An arts festival for people with a disability uncluding two show, wearable arts, music workshop and static arts display.
18 SepHamilton
A heart-warming and outrageous comedy
Sep 20 – 27Thames
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
Calling All Young Filmmakers Under 17!
Nov 1 – 2Te Awamutu
An exhibition based on events leading up to the final battle at Ō-Rākau 1864 between Māori and the invading British Military.
9 Dec, 2024 – 30 Apr, 2025Te Awamutu
A rare opportunity to experience exceptional New Zealand sculpture!
14 Dec, 2024 – 4 May, 2025Tauwhare
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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