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Hamilton Arts Festival Toi Ora Ki Kirikiriroa 2025

The annual Hamilton Arts Festival Toi Ora ki Kirikiriroa (formerly Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival) has been the Waikato’s premier arts event for 25 years. Our vibrant outdoor festival showcases an exciting collection of the region’s creative community and a curated selection of national and international touring shows.

With the award-winning Hamilton Gardens as its primary venue, the festival showcases the best of Waikato’s performing artists alongside a curated selection of some of the most compelling shows from across the country and abroad.

In the last three years, the festival has grown into one of national significance, becoming a major contributor to the sustainability of many artists, arts organisations, and local businesses.

Music, theatre, dance, comedy, family events and arts experiences provide opportunities to inspire and to be inspired each year.

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Events

Be Not Afraid of Greatness

Be Not Afraid of Greatness

Medici Court, Hamilton, Waikato

Sun 23 Feb 2:30pm
Literary

Sweets to the Sweet

Sweets to the Sweet

Mansfield Garden, Hamilton Gardens, Hamilton, Waikato

Sun 23 Feb 4:00pm
Literary

Blue Eyes

Blue Eyes

The Pavillion, Hamilton Gardens, Hamilton, Waikato

Sun 23 Feb 7:15pm
Musicals

Rock Bottom

Rock Bottom

Surrealist Garden, Hamilton, Waikato

Sun 23 Feb 1:30pm – more dates
Theatre

He Maaori?

He Maaori?

Te Parapara Garden, Hamilton Gardens, Hamilton, Waikato

Wed 26 Feb 7:00pm
Theatre

Greenfingered

Greenfingered

Medici Court, Hamilton, Waikato

Wed 26 Feb 6:30pm
Theatre

Show do Café

Show do Café

The Pavillion, Hamilton Gardens, Hamilton, Waikato

Wed 26 Feb 7:45pm
Dance

Legends

Legends

Ancient Egyptian Garden, Hamilton, Waikato

Wed 26 Feb 7:45pm
Musicals

Gangsta Granny

Gangsta Granny

Mansfield Garden, Hamilton Gardens, Hamilton, Waikato

Wed 26 Feb 5:30pm – more dates
Theatre

We Have Boys at Home

We Have Boys at Home

English Flower Garden, Hamilton, Waikato

Thu 27 Feb 6:00pm – more dates
Comedy

Māori Krishna

Māori Krishna

Char Bagh Garden, Hamilton, Waikato

Thu 27 Feb 6:30pm
Theatre

Symbiosis

Symbiosis

Concept Garden, Hamilton, Waikato

Thu 27 Feb 5:15pm – more dates
Dance

Carnivorous Plant Society

Carnivorous Plant Society

Surrealist Garden, Hamilton, Waikato

Thu 27 Feb 7:30pm
Jazz

Silent Shorts

Silent Shorts

Chinoiserie Garden, Hamilton, Waikato

Thu 27 Feb 8:45pm
Jazz

H.R. The Musical

H.R. The Musical

The Pavillion, Hamilton Gardens, Hamilton, Waikato

Thu 27 Feb 6:30pm – more dates
Musicals

Late 80's Mercedes

Late 80's Mercedes

Rhododendron Lawn, Hamilton Gardens, Hamilton, Waikato

Fri 28 Feb 8:00pm
Funk

Tangihanga

Tangihanga

Te Parapara Garden, Hamilton Gardens, Hamilton, Waikato

Fri 28 Feb 6:45pm – more dates
Theatre

Suitcase Show

Suitcase Show

Riverlea Theatre, Hamilton, Waikato

Fri 28 Feb 7:00pm – more dates
Theatre

Modern God

Modern God

The Meteor, Hamilton, Waikato

Fri 28 Feb 7:30pm – more dates
Dance

Antonio!

Antonio!

The Pavillion, Hamilton Gardens, Hamilton, Waikato

Fri 28 Feb 8:00pm
Musicals

Tours

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Flavours of Plenty Festival 2025

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Battle of the Bands 2025 National Championship

Battle of the Bands 2025 National Championship

Entries Are Now Open for the Battle of the Bands 2025 National…

Whakatipu Music Festival

Whakatipu Music Festival

Easter Weekend 2025 promises to be another festival event, rich in musical…

NZTrio NZ Shows 2025

NZTrio NZ Shows 2025

Described as a “national treasure” and “New Zealand’s…

Auckland Central Volleyball Club

Auckland Central Volleyball Club

Auckland Central Volleyball Club (ACVC) is a vibrant and dynamic club offering…

2025 NZIHL SkyCity Stampede Season

2025 NZIHL SkyCity Stampede Season

Watch the fastest team sport as SkyCity Stampede take to the ice for the NZIHL…

TAYLOR: A Tribute to the Eras of Taylor Swift

TAYLOR: A Tribute to the Eras of Taylor Swift

Calling all Swifties - make a ‘sweet escape’ to the world of…

Bang Bang Bingo Bonanza - with Kita Mean (RuPaul's Drag Race)

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Join the sensational Kita Mean, winner of RuPaul's Drag Race Down…

Hamilton Arts Festival Toi Ora Ki Kirikiriroa 2025

Hamilton Arts Festival Toi Ora Ki Kirikiriroa 2025

The annual Hamilton Arts Festival Toi Ora ki Kirikiriroa (formerly Hamilton…

Playcentre Messy Play Week

Playcentre Messy Play Week

3-7 March 2025, Nationwide We welcome families with children aged 0-6 years…

The Waiheke Homes Waiheke Jazz & Blues Festival

The Waiheke Homes Waiheke Jazz & Blues Festival

The iconic Waiheke Jazz & Blues Festival returns this Easter to two…

Health Hawkes Bay

Health Hawkes Bay

From the 7th to the 8th  March at Toitoi Hawke’s Bay Arts…

The Piano's Sundays at Four 2025 Season

The Piano's Sundays at Four 2025 Season

Nau Mai, Haere Mai - a warm welcome to The Piano's Sundays at Four 2025…

Chamber Music New Zealand

Chamber Music New Zealand

The 2025 season features some of the most beautiful music composed, which…