Looking for what’s on in Hamilton? From live sport and big name festivals to bustling markets and family fun, here is our curated pick of the best events in Hamilton and across Waikato. Make a weekend of it at Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton, close to popular venues and within easy reach of the CBD. Settle in, head out, and discover more of Hamilton!

Robin White: At Home With Us

Now-11 November 2026
Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum and Gallery
Explore five decades of Dame Robin White’s remarkable career as two exhibitions come together for the first time in Hamilton

Home Brew

31 October 2026
BNZ Theatre
Catch Aotearoa hip-hop favourites Home Brew live in Hamilton as they perform their legendary Last Week EP alongside fan favourites

BLACKCAPS v India – T20

1 November 2026
Seddon Park
Watch the BLACKCAPS take on India in one of the summer’s biggest cricket clashes, featuring world-class talent, electric atmosphere and unforgettable international action

BLACKCAPS v India – ODI

10 November 2026
Seddon Park
Watch the BLACKCAPS take on India in one of the summer’s biggest cricket clashes, featuring world-class talent, electric atmosphere and unforgettable international action

The Sweet Caroline Tour: A Tribute to Neil Diamond

12 November 2026
Clarence Street Theatre
Sing along to Neil Diamond’s greatest hits in The Sweet Caroline Tour, a live tribute celebrating his much-loved music

PB Festival

14-15 November 2026
Claudelands Event Centre
PB Festival is New Zealand’s everyday fitness and wellness festival, coming to Claudelands Events Centre on 14 and 15 November 2026. Two days of fitness classes, wellness exhibitors, speakers, recovery experiences, and more
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Lugtons Round the Bridges

15 November 2026
Outside Hamilton Central Library, Garden Place
Join thousands of locals for Lugtons Round the Bridges, a much-loved Hamilton event celebrating running, walking and community
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Stories in the Garden

21 November 2026 – 27 March 2027
Garden Place
Bring the little ones along for a free magical morning of stories, games, music and fairytale fun in Garden Place

Circus in the Centre

21 November 2026 – 3 April 2027
Garden Place
Step right up for free circus fun in Garden Place, with juggling, hula hooping, spinning plates and activities for all ages

Heath Franklin’s Chopper – Gold

22 November 2026
Clarence Street Theatre
Celebrate 20 years of laughs with Heath Franklin’s Chopper as he brings together his funniest bits and biggest comedy hits

Aldous Harding

25 November 2026
BNZ Theatre
Catch Kiwi artist Aldous Harding live as she tours Aotearoa in celebration of her fifth studio album, Train On The Island

The Sleeping Beauty – Royal New Zealand Ballet

27, 28 & 29 November 2026
BNZ Theatre
Experience the timeless fairytale of The Sleeping Beauty brought to life by the Royal New Zealand Ballet with stunning costumes, classical choreography and Tchaikovsky’s beloved score

Savage

28 November 2026
The Factory
Catch Kiwi hip-hop legend Savage live, performing massive hits including Swing, Moonshine and Wild Out

An Audience with Sir Tony Robinson

2 December 2026
Clarence Street Theatre
Join Sir Tony Robinson for an entertaining evening of stories from Blackadder, Time Team and his remarkable life on stage and screen

BLACKCAPS v Sri Lanka – Test Match

12-16 February 2027
Seddon park
Watch the BLACKCAPS take on Sri Lanka in a thrilling international cricket series, featuring world-class talent, fierce competition and excitement

Chinese Lantern Festival

13 February 2027
Garden Place
Celebrate Chinese New Year with an evening of dragon and lion dancing, cultural performances, martial arts, food and family fun

Best of the Bee Gees: Greatest Show

19 February 2027
Clarence Street Theatre
Celebrate the timeless music of the Bee Gees with a spectacular live tribute featuring their greatest hits and iconic harmonies

Fieldays

16 – 19 June 2027
Mystery Creek
Fieldays is the Southern Hemisphere’s biggest agricultural event, serving as the premier showcase for ground breaking technology and innovation in the industry.
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Riverlea Community Market Day 2027

October 2027 (Date TBC)
Riverlea Theatre Carpark, Hamilton
Riverlea Community Market Day is a one-off annual event where you will find an array of gorgeous handcrafted gifts, crafts, food & coffee/beverages, home-baked goodies and sweets, art, homemade soaps, and many other beautiful products
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Michael Jackson HIStory

18 November 2027
BNZ Theatre
Celebrate the music of the King of Pop in this spectacular tribute show featuring live performances of Michael Jackson’s greatest hits, iconic choreography and a full-scale stage production

Chase & Status

6 March 2027
Claudelands Oval
Get ready for a huge night of drum and bass as Chase & Status bring their Generic Everything tour to Hamilton’s Claudelands Oval

Equifest

October 2027 (Dates TBC)
Claudelands
Equifest is New Zealand’s premier equine festival, bringing three days of education, competition, and shopping to Claudelands Events Centre in Hamilton this October