A community guide to creative events in the Waikato region
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Q&A screening with Director – Chelsea Winstanley
16 NovHamilton
Learn, weave, and connect in this hands-on tukutuku workshop with Julz — blending tūpuna techniques and patterns with a contemporary twist.
Beautiful music for wind quintet – flute, oboe, clarinet, French horn, bassoon. In the beautiful Fairfield Marae wharenui
Mermaids! A String Puppet Theatre Workshop for Adults
Nov 14 – 16Rotorua
Merry Minis in Morrinsville: A Community Christmas Creation!
17 NovMorrinsville
19 NovMorrinsville
Sip, Graze & Create Together… Looking for something a little different for your next date night? 💕 Join us for an intimate evening of creativity
22 NovHamilton
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
Join us at the Kukutaaruhe Gully in Fairfield for a morning of nature activities and learning.
Work with silver metal clay to create a beautiful silver pendant and inset a gemstone!
An epic story of discord between two Viking tribes, led by dim-witted clan chiefs.
Nov 28 – 29Hamilton
The fantastic British & Irish Film Festival returns to Lido Hamilton
30 Oct – 19 NovHamilton
The British & Irish Film festival comes to Lido Hamilton
As an emerging artist, I am thrilled to share this body of work, which reflects the journey I’ve taken since graduating from Wintec.
22 Oct – 16 NovMorrinsville
Dance Folkus commences a 4-week Medieval dance course ‘The Dancing Revels’ on 13th November 7.30pm A Dance party follows with a medieval theme.
13 Nov – 11 DecHamilton
Join us for the Arts for Health Annual Art Competition and Exhibition.
23 Oct – 22 NovHamilton
Forget tidy sketchbooks — this Term 4 art class is about getting messy, bold, and experimental.
14 Oct – 18 NovHamilton
Looking for a creative outlet this spring? Join our 6-week workshop and discover how to transform an old book into a unique piece of art.
15 Oct – 19 NovHamilton
Delve into the world of drawing with our Adult Drawing Techniques class!
16 Oct – 20 NovHamilton
6-week online course into alternative filmmaking—explore, create, and showcase your film in a final screening.
8 Nov – 13 Dec
Working side by side, you’ll transform a favourite image — of your family, pets, home, or a beloved holiday spot — into a unique collage or painting.
24 Nov – 15 DecHamilton
The Grinch, but not as you’ve seen him before – in a Pantomime!
29 Nov – 13 DecCambridge
Do you already have some experience with oil painting, but want to improve? This is the class for you!
16 Oct – 27 NovHamilton
Piano rehearsal accompanist required for community choir for 2 hour rehearsals on Tuesday nights.
7 Oct – 23 Nov
Discover the beauty of watercolour painting in a relaxed, supportive watercolour class designed for all skill levels.
7 Oct – 25 NovHamilton
This art therapy class is ideal for adults, no experience is needed – just bring yourself, and we’ll provide all materials and equipment.
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.
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
Known for her expressive and intuitive approach to clay, Elena will guide participants through the traditional Japanese technique of Kurinuki.
Dec 3 – 7Coromandel
Cantando Choir will present a concert of radiant choral music that brings together shimmering carols, time classics, and festive joy for all.
6 Dec
The annual pre-christmas market is getting better and better!
7 DecOtorohanga
Join for a festive celebration with floats, music, and holiday cheer for the whole family. “A Sporty Christmas” theme.
7 DecCambridge
Experience the magic of the season with SOUNDS OF SPLENDOUR — a Christmas concert featuring timeless classics as well as works by living composers.
7 DecHamilton
Explore the Japanese art of mokuhanga/water-based woodblock carving in this Sunday workshop.
Boro is one of the most captivating art exhibitions ever presented by Morrinsville Gallery
22 Oct – 7 DecMorrinsville
This printmaking class focus on introducing students to processes that can be done both with and without a press.
14 Oct – 2 DecHamilton
Love telling stories, or want help coming up with ideas? Learn how to create well-developed characters in this Wednesday Creative Writing class!
15 Oct – 3 DecHamilton
Want to improve your current skills and learn different techniques? This class is for you! Open to teenagers between 13 and 18 years old.
Keen to get the kids creative after school? In this class, students learn a variety of fun and creative art skills.
16 Oct – 4 DecHamilton
Experience the wonderful world of Etching in this Term 4 printmaking class!
Learn the skill of figure drawing (clothed models) at the Waikato Society of Arts!
Calling junior primary and early childhood educators – Once Upon a Christmas is returning for 2025!
Dec 3 – 16Te Aroha
Entries for the New Zealand Painting and Printmaking Awards 2026 are open!
11 Dec
An evening of bold classics, fantastic fanfares and the odd Christmas carol or two
12 DecHamilton
Three bands – From Tauranga, Tamaki Makaurau and Kirikiriroa – one night! All original, indie guitar pop/rock.
13 DecHamilton
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
This class for 10-12 years covers every skill needed to create and develop a love for art!
13 Oct – 8 DecHamilton
Design is universal to the human experience. Structure and design have always preoccupied artists.
17 Oct – 12 DecHamilton
Are you a teen who wants to expand your techniques? Or discover something new? This class is for you!
18 Oct – 13 DecHamilton
Art and creativity are fostered by exploring a range of materials and techniques. Children explore art and design in a fun, relaxed environment
Enrolments for the WSA Term 4 classes are NOW OPEN!
13 Oct – 13 DecHamilton
I am Margaret Feeney, practicing artist and art tutor. This programme is for everyone — beginner, emerging, returning, and practicing artists!
14 Oct – 16 Dec
Final Impact bursts back onto the stage for one last dazzling celebration, marking the grand finale of this beloved cabaret dance series.
Dec 19 – 20Hamilton
I am Margaret Feeney, practicing artist and art tutor. This programme is for emerging, returning, and practicing artists.
7 Oct – 16 Dec
Join me on this fun, inventive programme to learn how to draw. You don’t need to know anything about art! Beginners and practicing artists welcome.
8 Oct – 17 Dec
Life drawing of human figure every Friday afternoon at the Cathedral
12 Sep – 19 DecHamilton
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
Piano Tutor Wanted at Future Te Aroha Community Centre, Te Aroha
6 Nov, 2025 – 31 Jan, 2026Te Aroha
GLOtron!, Hamilton’s world-exclusive glow-in-the-dark storyscape experience launches in less than a month!
6 Dec, 2025 – 28 Feb, 2026Hamilton
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
Shine a light on the 19th-century blueprinting process, cyanotype. Create art with the power of the sun and photosensitive chemicals.
Jan 24 – 25, 2026Hamilton
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
Beethoven’s mighty Seventh Symphony and much more!
8 Mar, 2026Hamilton
Experience the music of Finnish composers Sibelius and Magnus Lindberg in one glorious concert
23 Aug, 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
A sumptuous programme of music by the late-Baroque Italian genius Giovanni Pergolesi and French-Baroque master Jean-Philippe Rameau.
11 Dec, 2026Hamilton
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