A community guide to creative events in the Waikato region
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This advanced 5-day wheel throwing pottery course is designed for experienced potters who are ready to take on more challenging techniques.
Feb 17 – 21Coromandel
Hear from this Astronomy Photographer of the Year finalist about his personal journey photographing Aurora Australis, the ‘Southern Lights’.
21 FebHamilton
A unique chance of creating your own mixed media work with Katherine Batchelor
22 FebTauwhare
Ever thought about shooting the night sky but don’t know where to start? Learn from an Astronomy Photographer of the Year finalist!
22 FebHamilton
This workshop is Suitable for all levels. The focus is on spontaneity through mark making and creating layers.
22 FebTaumarunui
Come and join Susan and explore perspective, space and time.
23 FebTauwhare
Renowned family bluegrass band ‘The Petersens’ all the way from the USA, live in Concert.
27 FebHamilton
Kanagawa Japan’s #1 Rock Vocalist DEATHRO performs in Kirikiriroa for the first and maybe only time, alongside Displeasure, ChemChain and Hoon.
28 FebHamilton
Visit artists in their open studios – Waitomo to South Ruapehu, including local art galleries, gardens, local food, culture and adventures to boot
22 Feb – 2 Mar
Hamilton’s celebration of performing arts is back in 2025, 21 Feb-2 March.
21 Feb – 2 MarHamilton
Take your Ceilidh dancing to the next level with a short course introducing popular Celtic dances with a focus on the detail to improve new skills.
13 Feb – 6 MarHamilton
Stunts will be attempted. Records broken. Memes made. Content consumed. Advertising sold. Lives ruined. Heroes formed.
28 Feb – 1 MarHamilton
The Coffee Artist GuyLarry Abreño is a modern contemporary artist who creates stunning works using sustainable materials like coffee, wine, berries,
4 Feb – 2 MarMorrinsville
Dermot has an incredible artistic career and we are proud to present this vibrant exhibition at our new space The Awatea – Shop Front Gallery!
Seven artists explore landscapes, nature and emotions in paint, mixed media and stone.
Transform an old book into a personal keepsake full of your creativity. It can house small memorabilia, writing, cards, photos, etc.
20 Feb – 20 MarHamilton
The Welcome Swallow Gallery is both proud and excited to present a new exhibition showcase, Outrageous Plants that features the work of Sue Wickison.
17 Jan – 28 FebHamilton
Epilepsy New Zealand are calling for entries to our annual Purple Day Charity Art Auction
12 Feb – 26 Mar
Don’t miss out on this special opportunity to learn from a master of his trade, Jeff aka woodenjeff.
1 MarTauwhare
A performance of one of the most beloved operas ever written, now adapted for a family-friendly audience.
2 MarHamilton
Join us at Driving Creek Pottery for a comprehensive 5-day wheel throwing pottery course, designed for beginners to intermediate.
Mar 3 – 7Coromandel
The Mad Ones—the critically acclaimed o-Broadway hit musical — makes its New Zealand debut with an exclusive three-show run in Hamilton!
Mar 7 – 8Hamilton
Australian, London-based pianist Piers Lane returns to New Zealand to perform the complete cycle of Frédéric Chopin’s beloved nocturnes.
8 MarHamilton
Raglan based Prog-Soul/Post-Disco band TeamSquad play a free, all ages show in garden place, with support from Glam-Pop duo Amun Rā.
Use your creativity to support the mental health of those with disabilities.
Mar 8 – 9
This is a rare opportunity to learn from a master of his trade.
9 MarTauwhare
Lets Paint the Town Colourful, with Love and Laughter. Join us for color Dash with your family and friends. FREE ENTRY Event.
9 MarHamilton
Let’s Paint the Town Colorful with Love and Laughter. Join us for a Color Dash, Dance, and Food with your family and friends. It’s a Free-Entry Event.
NZTrio He Taonga Wairere returns to Hamilton with a 1 hour programme; enigmatic, quirky and fun.
Learn to Sculpt with Polymer Clay Sculpting is a fun way to relax and get creative. Limited to 12 slots. Ages 12+Want to gain a valuab
Mar 8 – 9Hamilton
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 AprCoromandel
Try lots of different art mediums around themes designed to encourage health & well-being.
12 Feb – 2 AprHamilton
Your child will play, stretch their imagination, and expand their creativity.
Come and explore different techniques of hand building during this 8-week course with Iona Matheson.
12 Feb – 2 AprCoromandel
Create a magical landscape inspired by the park
16 MarTauwhare
Explore new mediums each week as you develop new skills and techniques in your art.
10 Feb – 7 AprHamilton
This is a class for learning colour skills, application techniques and basic composition.
Our experienced instructor will guide you through essential techniques, from mastering washes to blending and layering colours.
11 Feb – 8 AprHamilton
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 AprHamilton
Raglan Prog-Soul/Post-Disco band TeamSquad are celebrating the release of their upcoming EP ‘Apocalipsync’.
22 MarRaglan
Come and join Marion for a day of natural discovery!
23 Mar
Boon Street Art Tours return to Kirikiriroa. This koha-based tour takes 1hr; make the most of the sunshine!
15 Feb – 26 AprHamilton
Womb will be joined by Big Sigh to celebrate the release of their new album at Te Rore Community Hall.
28 MarNgāhinapōuri
Australian Metal trio Faceless Burial tour Aotearoa for the first time with Tāmaki’s Distant Fear and Noxo, plus locals Scablaw.
29 MarHamilton
Circus in the Centre Comes to Garden Place This Summer!
25 Jan – 5 AprHamilton
TICK, TICK… BOOM!, Tony Award-winning composer Jonathan Larson’s explosive autobiographical musical about life, death, and the necessity of art.
Apr 2 – 5Hamilton
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 AprMatangi
Calling All Creators – entries are open for the 2025 World of WearableArt Competition!
9 Apr
This intensive production throwing course is designed for potters who want to enhance their speed and accuracy.
Apr 7 – 11Coromandel
Come and learn the magic of transforming tridimensionality simple objects into bidimensional compositions on paper.
12 AprTauwhare
Step into a wordless world where hand-crafted puppets and mesmerizing juggling come to life! Created by the Puppet Theatre & Circus company Naranjarte
12 AprHamilton
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
Based on the 2003 film starring Jack Black.
May 17 – 24Thames
A 5-day long course where you will explore different hand building techniques to create sculptures.
May 26 – 30Coromandel
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
Join renowned ceramic artist Aaron Scythe for a unique 2-day workshop exploring the art of Hikidashi and tea bowl making.
Aug 23 – 24Coromandel
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
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
Nine Voices, Waikato presents nine contemporary artists from the Waikato region.
3 Dec, 2024 – 23 Feb, 2025Morrinsville
Ngā Ara Auaha is an annual student showcase, exhibiting the creative works of University of Waikato students (both undergraduate and postgraduate).
28 Oct, 2024 – 21 Feb, 2025Hamilton
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
The exhibition ‘Malleable Boundaries’ considers the burgeoning field of creative and non-traditional research outputs across academic disciplines.
15 Nov, 2024 – 11 Apr, 2025Hamilton
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