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🎹 Beethoven Unwrapped | Fri 24th 7:30pm at Gallagher Academy.
Experience the elegance, joyfulness and mischief of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 4 in a way you’ve never heard before.
🤘 Trauma Party and The Death Spell | Fri 24th 7:30pm at Last Place.
Waiheke Island post-punk juggernauts and Auckland heavy-psych rock trio.
🤣 Jack Ansett | Fri 24th 7:30pm at The Meteor.
As seen on Taskmaster - bringing his show to Hamilton’s for one night only!
🪩 Mid-Winter Retro Fair | Sat 25th 9:00am - 2:00pm at The Barn, Claudelands.
Stall holders will have a huge range of genuine retro items for sale.
👶🏻 Waikato Baby Expo 2026 | Saturday and Sunday 9:00am at Claudelands.
Discover all you need to know for you, your pregnancy, or your young child.
🚙 4x4 Open Day | Sat 25th 10:00am at 4x4 Zone Hamilton. Check out the latest products and upgrades for your vehicle.
🧶 Fibretron 2026 | Sat 25th 10:00am - 4:00pm at Mystery Creek.
This festival is the ultimate destination for yarn and fibre enthusiasts.
🌿 Plantathon | Sat 25th 11:00am - 1:00pm at Tauhara Park.
The City Council wants to increase Hamilton's vegetation to 10% by 2050!
🥘 International Kitchen for Matariki | Sat 25th 11:00am - 1:00pm at Rototuna Library.
Bring some tasters and fall in love with some national cuisines.
🏃 Waiwhakareke Relay | Sat 25th 12:30pm at Waiwhakareke Heritage Park.
A fun challenging afternoon of racing.
💃 West Coast Swing Workshop | Sat 25th 6:30pm at Claudelands Bowling Club.
The workshop will cover fundamentals of connection, frame, and partnering skills.
🎶 Seasonal Disorder | Sat 25th 7:00pm at Biddy Mulligans.
Dolphin Drive, Tria, Mondogreen, and Exotic Minds.
🏃 Sunday Run and Walk | Sun 26th 8:00am at Hayes Common.
Join for a run and walk along the river path.
🌷Waikato Orchid Show | Sun 26th 9:00am - 3:00pm at Hamilton Gardens Pavilion.
Orchids for sale along with expert advice on growing and caring for orchids.
🐕 Dog Day | Sun 26th 10:00am - 5:00pm at The Sculpture Park.
Enjoy a wander with your beloved four-legged friend.
🪁 Matariki Kite Day | Sun 26th 10:30am - 2:00pm at Hamilton Gardens.
Bring your whaanau to Turtle Lake Hill for a morning of kites and creativity.
Scot Hall Voice Studio Winter Vocal Showcase | Sun 26th 1:00pm at Gallagher Academy.
Join Scot Hall and his vocal students for an afternoon of beautiful singing.
🎵 Vera Ellen - Heaven Knows What Time | Sun 26th 7:30pm at Last Place.
Award-winning artist releases her new album Heaven Knows What Time.
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🧪 School Holiday Science | Fri 17th 10:00am - 4:00pm at Chartwell.
Free hands-on discovery, exciting experiments and mind-blowing science for kids.
💦 Splash Attack | Fri 17th 11:00am - 2:00pm at Waterworld.
One day only! $12pp includes hydroslides, dive boards, inflatables and swim entry.
🔎 Mystery After Dark | Fri 17th 4:45pm at Waikato Museum.
Move through the galleries and solve clues to make the ultimate discovery.
🧩 Escapist Board Game Club | Fri 17th 6:00pm at Escapist
Try new games and make new friends with a built in ice-breaker.
🤣 Hilarious Comedy Hypnosis Show | Fri 17th 7:00pm at Clarence St Theatre.
As seen on Seven Sharp, Haiming Jiang brings his hit show to Hamilton!
🎼 Phileo Quartet | Fri 17th 7:30pm at Gallagher Academy.
The unique sound, style, and traditions of the Vienna Philharmonic.
💿 Collectables Market | Sat 18th 8:30am - 1:30pm at The Barn, Claudelands.
Hundreds of interesting items for sale and friendly stallholders.
🪀 Kids Toy Sale | Sat 18th from 9:30am at Chartwell Cooperating Church.
Toys, games, puzzles, books, ride on toys + open cafe with yummy treats.
🙌 Easy Moves | Sat 18th 10:00am at Rototuna Library.
Designed specifically for senior people to improve flexibility, enhance wellbeing, and social connection.
🎓 University of Waikato Community Open Day | Sat 18th 10:00am - 1:00pm.
Learn about the Uni’s flexible learning options, scholarships and the support services.
🌱 Matariki Multicultural Tree Planting | Sat 18th 10:30am - 1:30pm at Waiwhakareke Natural Heritage Park. EarthDiverse and Waikato Interfaith Council’s annual community-wide event.
👚 Preloved Fashion Market | Sat 18th 10:30am - 2:00pm at 26 Delamare Rd. Helena’s first preloved clothing sale to raise funds for Scout Jamboree.
🎶 Hamtown Smakdown 2026 | Sat 18th 3:00 - 10:00pm at The Meteor. Music for all ages featuring Martial Law, Horsefly, Speed, Megahowler and much more!
🥗 Plant-based Potluck | Sat 18th 6:00pm at Trust Waikato Community Rooms.
Waikato Vegan’s are hosting. Cheese theme, bring an dish, all welcome!
🕺 Flashback to the 80s - Frisky Business | Sat 18th 8:00pm at Last Place.
Think neon lights, big hair, wild outfits, and all the iconic hits played live and loud!
🥬 Hamilton Farmers' Market | Sun 14th 8:00am - 12:00pm at The Barn, Claudelands.
A Sunday classic for Hamiltonians. From local farmers and producers direct to you.
🏃 LEAP’s final day | Sun 19th from 10:00am at LEAP Hamilton.
Come for a final play session, laser tag game, party, ice cream, or slushy.
🏀 Harlem Globetrotters | Sun 19th 1:30pm at Claudelands.
Experience the team that redefined basketball!
🎺 Pink Rhythm & Groove | Sun 19th 2:00pm at Gallagher Academy.
Bras and Brass, with Hamilton Brass Band, raising funds for breast cancer research.
🎵 Speed (Aus) | Sun 19th 5:00pm at Last Place.
Australian hardcore staples SPEED has flown across the Tasman.
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👗 Rosey Boutique’s 3rd Birthday Sale | Until Sat 4th at 169 London St.
Rosy is having 50% off everything in their store of preloved women's clothing.
🎤 Bb and The Bullets | Thu 2nd 7:00pm at Biddys Bar.
High-energy blues rock trio from Whanganui.
🎶 Andy Dickson (The Narcs) Solo Tour | Thu 2nd 7:30pm at Nivara Lounge.
Frontman/guitarist Andy with kiwi legends The Narcs playing some of favourite AU and NZ songs.
📚 Children's Book Club | Fri 3rd 3:30pm at St Andrews Library.
For Year 4-6 students - library sets the reading challenges and they pick the books.
🎶 The Veils - Fragile World w/ Jazmine Mary | Fri 3rd 8:00pm at Last Place.
The Veils quickly return with a bold and invigorated new album.
🩸 Annual Blood Drive | Sat 4th 8:00am at Al Rasool Foundation of Waikato.
Great ambiance, free food trucks and entertainment. Hosted by the charitable organisation Who Is Hussain.
🤝 Lego Buy, Sell & Swap Day | Sat 4th 10:00am - 2:00pm at Glenview Club.
Time to clear some shelf space and maybe come home with something even better!
🌱 Plantathon | Sat 4th 11:00am - 1:00pm at Wake Park.
The City Council has set a goal to increase Hamilton's vegetation to 10% by 2050!
🍸 Cocktails in the Canopy | Sat 4th 12:30 - 2:00pm at The Helm.
An all-American themed afternoon of cocktails, good vibes & shared bites.
🎵 Borderline | Sat 4th 7:30pm at Clarence St Theatre.
A collection of pop, rock and funk - music you can groove to.
🥖 Hamilton Farmers’ Market | Sun 5th 8:00am - 12:00pm at Gate 3, Claudelands.
Your local authentic farmers' market - fresh seasonal fruit & vegetables, meat, fish, cheese, eggs, milk, bread, honey, condiments - buy local, support local.
🪄 Circus of Illusion Magic Show | Sun 5th 2:00pm at Clarence St Theatre.
An all-new show, featuring magic, audience participation and comedy.
🏉 One NZ Warriors v Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs | Sun 5th 3:45pm at FMG Stadium.
Warriors Waahine are starting the season at home!
📚 Te Paataka Open Day | Mon 6th 10:00am at Hamilton Central Library.
Interactive Maaori art installation that celebrates local narratives and deepens our connection with this land.
🧑🔬 Free School Holiday Science Fun | Mon 6th - Fri 17th 10:00am - 4:00pm at Chartwell Shopping Centre.
Transforming into a hub of discovery, learning and hands-on fun.
🧠 Monday Quiz | Mon 6th 7:00pm at The Cook Bar.
Hamilton's longest running quiz night, really wide range of questions. Free to enter and teams of any size.
🫧 The Bubble Spectacular | Tue 7th 11:00am at Clarence St Theatre.
Dr Hubble presents a fun-filled, out of this world, bubble-riffic show!
🏞️ School Holiday Programme: Celebrating our Eels | Wed 8th 9:00am at Waikato Museum.
Tamariki will learn about the lifecycle of eels, play with the eel projection, and create their own soft-sculpture eel to take home.
🤖 Human Connection in an AI World | Wed 8th 5:30pm at Waikato Innovation Park.
As AI rapidly changes how we work and live, one thing matters more than ever.
🎵 Delaney Davidson - Baby Heavyweight Album Tour | Wed 8th 7:00pm at Last Place. Delaney Davidson is a New Zealand singer songwriter, musician, and visual artist.
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Fieldays | Until Sat 13th at Mystery Creek.
The Southern Hemisphere’s largest agricultural event and the ultimate launch platform for cutting-edge technology and innovation.
$5 Sale | Until Sat 13th at 169 London St.
Dress For Success Hamilton is having its next $5 sale including gently used high-quality women’s clothes, accessories and shoes.
🎨 Behind the Practice | Until Sat 4th July 11:00am at The Meteor.
The exhibition brings together a range of artworks made by the staff of Arts for Health.
Hamilton Central Essential Toastmasters Club | Thu 11th 4:00pm at Central Library.
Practice your speaking and communication skills in a fun, welcoming and friendly environment.
📚 Book Launch - The Crash by Sally Wenley | Thu 11th 5:30pm at Poppies Bookshop.
Award-winning journalist**,** Sally Wenley, will talk about her life and her book. RSVP to hamilton@poppiesbooks.co.nz.
Educating Rita | Thu 11th - Sat 13th 7:30pm at The Meteor.
Rita is a working class girl and is determined to learn everything there is to know about literature. Frank is a disillusioned and alcoholic lecturer. Watch as they turn each other’s lives around.
Te Wehi | Fri 12th 2:00 - 5:00pm at BNZ Theatre.
Chart-topper Te Wehi, fresh off releasing his brand-new single I’m Home, is on tour celebrating his upcoming album of the same name.
Fieldays Party | Fri 12th 7:00 - 11:00pm at Biddy Mulligans.
Help fundraise for the Hamilton Young Farmers Club, come enjoy a beverage, a yap, a boogie and enjoy a night out!
Gallagher Chiefs vs Crusaders | Fri 12th 7:05pm at FMG Stadium.
Battling it out on the field in their Semi Final.
😆 Comedy Zone with Justine Smith | Fri 12th 7:30pm at Skycity.
Get ready for a massive night of stand-up as Comedy Zone brings together some of New Zealand’s top comedy talent.
🎵 Unwanted Subject: Core In The Tron | Fri 12th 8:00pm at Last Place.
With their new EP, Reflections, making waves online, you won't want to miss these heavy anthems live, loud and in the flesh!
🤠 Rodeo Rodeo Party | Friday 12th 9:00pm - 3:00am at The Bank Bar.
A country western themed party featuring free mechanical bull rides, cowboy hats, country anthems, and cold Good George beer and cocktails all night long.
🧘 Global Wellness Day | Sat 13th 10:00am - 2:00pm at various locations.
Whether you’re looking to connect, move, breathe, learn something new, or simply take a moment for yourself, there’s something for everyone.
Shama SuperSHEro Self Defence | Sat 13th 10:00am at Trust Waikato.
Join a women-led self-defence workshop designed to equip you with practical skills to protect yourself from harm.
Slime Bar Pop-up | Saturday and Sunday 11:00am - 3:00pm at Ninja Valley.
Choose your slime, decorate it with fun toppings and collectible treasures, then take it home to squish, stretch and play.
🎶Maana e Whakarewa - Raising Voices in Song | Sat 13th 7:00pm at St Peter’s Cathedral.
Hamilton Civic Choir are joining with the St Peter's Cathedral Choir for a fundraising concert.
🥬 Hamilton Farmers' Market | Sun 14th 8:00am - 12:00pm at The Barn, Claudelands.
From local farmers and producers direct to you.
Hamilton Eid Al-Adha 2026 | Sun 14th 1:00 - 6:00pm at Claudelands.
Come for an Eid Al-Adha celebration.
🎶 TEST (Brazil) NZ Tour | Sun 14th 2:00pm at Mesoverse.
This band has established itself as one of the most inventive names in the Brazilian alternative scene.
Tuesday, 16th June
Little Morning: Matariki Magic | Tue 16th 10:00am - 12:00pm at Chartwell Shopping Centre.
Your little ones are invited to create glow-in-the-dark Matariki star jars.
Rototuna Ravellers Yarn-Crafters Group | Thu 18th 11:00am at Rototuna Library.
Share knowledge and ideas, make new friends, or learn yarn-craft skills from experienced crafters.
🎭 Ration the Queen's Veges | Thu 18th - Sat 20th 7:00pm at The Meteor.
This uplifting new one-man play is inspired by true events, and shares the remarkable experience of the abseiling activist during his 48 hours at Rimutaka Prison.
✨ Matariki Dawn Ceremony | Fri 19th 5:30 - 9:00am at Pavilion, Hamilton Gardens.
This dawn ceremony weaves karakia, waiata, and reflection into a space where past, present, and future meet beneath the Matariki.
Tamahere Country Market | Sat 20th 8:30am - 1:00pm at 14 Tamahere Drive.
Featuring 100 stalls, offering a huge variety of craft, food and produce, together with buskers and a great country atmosphere.
Collectables Market | Sat 20th 8:30am - 1:30pm at The Barn, Claudelands.
Every month, there are new stalls and exciting treasures to be found!
Re:Circle Hamilton Kids Market | Sat 20th 10:00am - 2:00pm at Re:Circle.
Children will not only get the chance to buy and sell but will also learn the importance of looking after our planet.
Swallows and Amazons | Sat 20th June - Sat 4th July at Riverlea Theatre.
Arthur Ransome’s classic young persons’ adventure of sailing, explorers and pirates comes to Riverlea Theatre!
Winter Solstice Lantern Making | Sun 21st 3:30 - 7:00pm at The Sculpture Park.
Make your own lantern, take a night walk through the lit-up forest, then warm up around the fire with a delicious hot chocolate.