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Book launch of a recent poetry publication with a difference. Text and illustrations.

20 Mar
Hamilton

TeamSquad ‘Apocalipsync’ EP Release – Featuring Brother Sister

Raglan Prog-Soul/Post-Disco band TeamSquad are celebrating the release of their upcoming EP ‘Apocalipsync’.

22 Mar
Raglan

Botanical Inks & Book-Making Workshop

Come and join Marion for a day of natural discovery!

23 Mar

HAKA Māori Cultural Experience

Experience authentic Māori arts and culture at the award winning Hamilton Gardens

23 Mar
Hamilton 3216

Kathryn Mannix author talk

Life and Death and How We Talk About It with Kathryn Mannix

27 Mar
Hamilton

Womb Album Release show with Big Sigh

Womb will be joined by Big Sigh to celebrate the release of their new album at Te Rore Community Hall.

28 Mar
Ngāhinapōuri

La Voce o Rotorua

Experience this superb newly formed male trio singing opera, musical theatre and waiata. 

28 Mar
Cambridge

Harp and the Lyre: Book Talk and Musical Event

Join Cambridge author Holly Christina as she talks about publishing her third novel in the climate-fiction series.

28 Mar
Cambridge

New Zealand Painting and Printmaking Awards

The NZPPA has been running since 2000 and is a prestigious event on the NZ arts calendar.

Mar 1 – 22
Hamilton

23, 24, 25…Life U-Turns…Fate?

Join Pepa for an intimate conversation as she reflects on her unique 360 o life journey from Spain to New Zealand through 25 years

Mar 6 – 28
Morrinsville

Faceless Burial (AUS) Aotearoa Tour

Australian Metal trio Faceless Burial tour Aotearoa for the first time with Tāmaki’s Distant Fear and Noxo, plus locals Scablaw.

29 Mar
Hamilton

Kids Sewing Workshop | Hand Stitched Clothing Up-cycling Workshop

Join Sarah from Sip & Sew for a fun kids’ sewing workshop for children to learn how to repair and reimagine their favourite clothes!

29 Mar
Cambridge

Repair and Restoration: Tools, Tips, and Your First Project

Join Shelley from The Restoration Workshop to learn basic repair and restoration techniques.

29 Mar
Cambridge

Sip & Sew Workshop: Sew Your Own Repair Kit

Join Sarah from Sip & Sew for a fun afternoon of sewing, creating a personalised repair kit, and learning practical skills!

29 Mar
Cambridge

Art Exhibition + Sale

Well-known New Zealand Artists.

Mar 27 – 30
Cambridge

ArtsPost Exhibitions

View our four amazing exhibitions by printmaker Caroline Peacocke, painter Michele Rumney, printmaker Josef Kieninger and sculptor Volker Hawighorst!

Mar 1 – 24
Hamilton

Jam Session

Bring your instrument and join our music circle!

30 Mar
Hamilton

Te Awa Lifecare Main Street Carnival & Autumn Art Market

Come along to the Main Street Carnival and Autumn Art Market!

30 Mar
Cambridge

Exhibition of Photos and Quilts

Experience a joint exhibition and sale of art works and images by Cambridge Photographic Club and Cambridge Patchwork and Craft Group.

Mar 29 – 30
Cambridge

2025 Gordonton Art & Design Trail ~ A celebration of their 5th anniversary

A wonderfully diverse group exhibition of current work by the Gordonton Arts & Design Trail participants – effectively a preview to this year’s trail.

Mar 6 – 30
Morrinsville

Gifted Hands, Reboot

Due to popular demand, the Morrinsville Gallery Shop artists show is returning!

Mar 6 – 30
Morrinsville

James and the Giant Peach

A magical peach! An imprisoned boy! Insect friends! An incredible journey!

26 Mar – 5 Apr
Hamilton

Wednesday Lunchtime Recital Series 1-2pm

Lunchtime Recital Series 2025 – an exceptional line up of local, national and international talent! Wednesdays 1-2pm at the Academy of Performing Arts

5 Mar – 2 Apr

Altered Book Workshops

Transform an old book into a personal keepsake full of your creativity. It can house small memorabilia, writing, cards, photos, etc.

20 Feb – 20 Mar
Hamilton

Call for entries – Purple Day Charity Art Auction

Epilepsy New Zealand are calling for entries to our annual Purple Day Charity Art Auction

12 Feb – 26 Mar

Kintsugi Workshop

Join our hands-on Kintsugi workshop with Yoko Shimoyama to restore broken ceramics with lacquer and gold, turning flaws into beauty.

1 Apr
Cambridge

Patch it Perfect: School Uniform Repair

Bring your school uniform to our casual repair session. You’ll learn simple sewing skills, fix tears, and leave with mended clothes!

1 Apr
Cambridge

Houstoun Plays Schubert and Gershwin

Houstoun Plays Schubert and Gershwin

3 Apr
Cambridge

Bright Sparks Stand-Up Comedy Night Featuring Marty Bright

Get ready for a comedy spectacle as eight comedians hit the stage for an unforgettable night of stand-up!

3 Apr
Cambridge

Patch it Perfect: School Uniform Repair

Bring your school uniform to our casual repair session. You’ll learn simple sewing skills, fix tears, and leave with mended clothes!

3 Apr
Cambridge

Friday Night Blues with Hammond Gamble

Experience an intimate solo show from the world-class guitar and blues voice of Hammond Gamble.

4 Apr
Cambridge

Cambridge Can Dance

Come along and see this colourful dance showcase.

4 Apr
Cambridge

tick, tick… BOOM!

TICK, TICK… BOOM!, Tony Award-winning composer Jonathan Larson’s explosive autobiographical musical about life, death, and the necessity of art.

Apr 2 – 5
Hamilton

Jane Austen Big Birthday Assembly

Bridgerton comes to the Tron – Join in an elegant evening of regency dance circa 1800 to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth.

5 Apr
Matangi

Tango by Candlelight

OCT Ensemble in collaboration with Aotango Quintet presented by Orchestras Central.

5 Apr
Cambridge

The Big Play and Sing In

Rusty Player Orchestra & friends presented by Orchestras Central.

5 Apr
Cambridge

Country to Cambridge

Don’t miss this stellar line up of 3 talented homegrown country music acts!

5 Apr
Cambridge

Circus in a Flash

Roll up, roll up, and run away with circus workshops for a day!

5 Apr
Cambridge

Tango by Candlelight

Experience the enchanting world of tango and Piazzolla, brought to life through dance in the stunning candlelit setting of Cambridge Town Hall.

5 Apr
Cambridge

The Gordonton Art & Design Trail

Discover the artistic offerings of Gordonton

Apr 5 – 6
Gordonton

Fantasy & Film

Youth Orchestra Waikato presented by Orchestras Central Conductors: Simon Brew, Catherine Polglase.

6 Apr
Cambridge

Cambridge Open Studios

Discover Cambridge’s Autumn Festival Open Studios. 

Apr 5 – 6
Cambridge

‘How Do I Feel?’ Storytime Concert

Orchestras Central with Kulios, led by Joe Harrop.

6 Apr
Cambridge

‘How Do I Feel?’

Orchestras Central is proud to present a String Quartet Storytime concert based on the best-selling children’s book How Do I Feel?

6 Apr
Cambridge

Fantasy and Film

This concert takes inspiration from iconic classical works that have become integral to popular culture, film, and even the TV advert!

6 Apr
Cambridge

World of WearableArt Competition – Entries are open

Calling All Creators – entries are open for the 2025 World of WearableArt Competition!

9 Apr

Five Day Production Throwing Course

This intensive production throwing course is designed for potters who want to enhance their speed and accuracy.

Apr 7 – 11
Coromandel

The magic of perspective – line and wash workshop with Mila Renault

Come and learn the magic of transforming tridimensionality simple objects into bidimensional compositions on paper.

12 Apr
Tauwhare

The Bell

Step into a wordless world where hand-crafted puppets and mesmerizing juggling come to life! Created by the Puppet Theatre & Circus company Naranjarte

12 Apr
Hamilton

The Classic Table at Camellia Restaurant

Artistic Director Anna Lee and Camellia Restaurant present The Classic Table, to celebrate Women’s History Month, Saturday 12th April 2025 from 5:30pm

12 Apr
Gordonton

The Bell

The Bell – a symphony of puppetry, juggling and Illusion at The Meteor Theatre

12 Apr
Hamilton

Mozart’s Requiem

Cantando Choir performing Mozart’s Requiem at The Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts, University of Waikato on Saturday 12 April at 7pm.

12 Apr
Hamilton

CEREMONIAL SPLENDOUR | Hamilton Civic Choir Concert

Hamilton Civic Choir presents CEREMONIAL SPLENDOUR, filled with all your favourite famous choruses and award-winning guest choir Choralation

12 Apr
Hamilton

Beginner/ Intermediate Pottery Course – 8 weeks

This pottery course gives you the opportunity to become confident at wheel throwing and explore how to glaze and fire your works.

11 Feb – 1 Apr
Coromandel

Mindfulness Arts Therapy for Adults

Try lots of different art mediums around themes designed to encourage health & well-being.

12 Feb – 2 Apr
Hamilton

Children’s Arts Therapy

Your child will play, stretch their imagination, and expand their creativity.

12 Feb – 2 Apr
Hamilton

Hand-built Sculpture 8-Week Course with Iona Matheson

Come and explore different techniques of hand building during this 8-week course with Iona Matheson.

12 Feb – 2 Apr
Coromandel

Harmony Education Aotearoa

HEA weekends provide world-class education in four-part harmony for singers, teachers, musical directors, arrangers and coaches.

Apr 12 – 13
Hamilton

School holiday movie at The Plaza – Moana 2

Our first week of school holidays movie

16 Apr
Putāruru

Out of Italy exhibition

‘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 May
Hamilton

Journey Through Art

Explore new mediums each week as you develop new skills and techniques in your art.

10 Feb – 7 Apr
Hamilton

Acrylic Art Class

This is a class for learning colour skills, application techniques and basic composition.

10 Feb – 7 Apr
Hamilton

Watercolour Class

Our experienced instructor will guide you through essential techniques, from mastering washes to blending and layering colours.

11 Feb – 8 Apr
Hamilton

Ladies Art Mornings

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
Hamilton

Little Red: The Musical

Looking for an unforgettable school holiday adventure? The premiere of ‘Little Red: The Musical’ gives you an exciting twist on the classic fairytale!

Apr 16 – 17
Hamilton

Black Sheep Circus presents: ROCK BOTTOM!

Welcome to Rock Bottom! – theatre kids circus show

17 Apr
Putāruru

Youth Filmmakers Workshop for Kids 11 to 15

🎬 Calling All Young Filmmakers! 🎬

Apr 16 – 18
Hamilton

Tracing Our Art History

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 May
Morrinsville

Boon Street Art Tours

Boon Street Art Tours return to Kirikiriroa. This koha-based tour takes 1hr; make the most of the sunshine!

15 Feb – 26 Apr
Hamilton

The Bookshop Detectives: Tea and Cake and Death

Gareth and Louise Ward talk about their much-anticipated second installment in the Bookshop Detectives series, ‘Tea and Cake and Death’

25 Apr
Hamilton

Ages of Pages Book Fair

Meet 90+ authors and discover new reads. Multiple genres, all ages welcome. FREE ENTRY.

26 Apr
Hamilton

International Jazz Day – Fundraising for Kids in Need Waikato

Join us to celebrate International Jazz Day. Bring your instrument, your friends, your family, and let’s jam.

27 Apr
Tamahere

Circus in the Centre

Circus in the Centre Comes to Garden Place This Summer!

25 Jan – 5 Apr
Hamilton

Crafting Hybrids

This exhibition examines objects and the creative practitioners who make them; inspiring and diverse role models.

10 Mar – 6 Jun
Hamilton

Yes, Prime Minister

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 – 17
Cambridge

Culprits in Cambridge- Mystery in the Library

The Ngaio Marsh Awards, in association with Waipā District Libraries, invites booklovers to an event featuring five talented Kiwi storytellers.

14 May
Cambridge

School of Rock – the live musical

Based on the 2003 film starring Jack Black.

May 17 – 24
Thames

Amber Bremner: Simply Veg Talk

Meet Amber Bremner and her cookbook SIMPLY VEG and taste some of her recipes.

22 May
Hamilton

Digital Afterlives

“We’re ephemeral beasts, you know. We come and go… We’re not supposed to live forever.”

May 22 – 24
Hamilton

Mindfulness Adults Arts Therapy

No art experience needed—just an open mind and a willingness to connect with yourself and others through art.

30 Apr – 18 Jun
Hamilton

Childrens Arts Therapy

A fun, supportive space for children to explore emotions, build confidence, and express themselves through art.

30 Apr – 18 Jun
Hamilton

Acrylic Class

Always wanted to paint but not sure where to begin? Or perhaps you’re ready to refine your skills?

28 Apr – 23 Jun
Hamilton

Journey Through Art

Get creative and experiment with various mediums in a fun, supportive class.

28 Apr – 23 Jun
Hamilton

Five Day Hand Building Course

A 5-day long course where you will explore different hand building techniques to create sculptures.

May 26 – 30
Coromandel

Watercolour Class

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 Jun
Hamilton

Bodies Among the Books: Rototuna Mystery in the Library

A fascinating evening of criminally good conversation featuring five talented Kiwi storytellers.

29 May
Hamilton

Ladies Arts Mornings

Looking for a space to nurture your creativity and connect with like-minded women?

2 May – 27 Jun
Hamilton

U.S. Mission New Zealand Annual Program Statement

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

Hikidashi Tea Bowl – Fire and Clay with Aaron Scythe

Join renowned ceramic artist Aaron Scythe for a unique 2-day workshop exploring the art of Hikidashi and tea bowl making.

Aug 23 – 24
Coromandel

Boosted X Moana 2025

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

Driving Creek Mud & Fire with Aaron Scythe and Sergei Shatrov

Immerse yourself in the transformative art of wood-fired ceramics with two masters of the craft, Aaron Scythe and Sergei Shatrov.

31 Aug – 6 Sep
Coromandel

Calendar Girls

A heart-warming and outrageous comedy

Sep 20 – 27
Thames

Four Last Songs – NZTrio & Emma Pearson

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 Oct
Hamilton

Ka whawhai tonu mātou Ake, Ake, Ake! Exhibition

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, 2025
Te Awamutu

Treasures in the Landscape – The Arts House Trust in the Sculpture garden

A rare opportunity to experience exceptional New Zealand sculpture!

14 Dec, 2024 – 4 May, 2025
Tauwhare

‘Malleable Boundaries’ Creative modes of practice and inquiry in the academy

The exhibition ‘Malleable Boundaries’ considers the burgeoning field of creative and non-traditional research outputs across academic disciplines.

15 Nov, 2024 – 11 Apr, 2025
Hamilton

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