13 & 20 December
Bring the family down to Garden Place, where you’ll findgiant games and puzzles, facepainting, Enchanted Characters, live music, andphoto opportunities with Santa (20 December only).
Te Kawau Toi | Wintec Performing Arts students, under the direction of Kyle Chuen, present The Witches of Eastwick. Written by John Dempsy and Dana P. Rowe, this devilishly dark comedy musical is based on the classic 1987-film.
In the sleepy New England town of Eastwick, three (not-so-wicked) witches Alexandra Spofford, Sukie Rougemont and Jane Smart are divorcees feeling trapped in their everyday humdrum lives. One stormy night, high on Martinis and brownies, they make a crazy wish for the man of their dreams. When Darryl Horne arrives, they quickly find out their wish has consequences they could never have imagine.
Fast-paced, funny, surprising, and just a little bit strange, Unconscious is a brand-new play premiering at The Meteor.
On the surface, it follows Sophia Ignari, a young biotech founder under pressure. But as the story unfolds, the mechanics of her mind are revealed. It’s theatre that is sharp, entertaining, and layered with weird ideas.
Think Inside Out (for adults) meets Severance.
At its heart, Unconscious is about psychological trauma, but told in a way that makes you laugh, keeps you guessing, and sparks conversations we often avoid.
This premiere production has been shaped by a team of 20+ Waikato creatives, all working together to bring a brand new story to the stage.
Ethno Chronicles is a collection of seven short documentaries exploring the rich tapestry of cultures, identities, and creative expression that shape Aotearoa New Zealand’s diverse communities. Filmmaker Fabrice Coquet brings together voices from different corners of Aotearoa — locals and immigrants united by creativity, resilience, and the desire to share their stories.
Each short film opens a window into a life: Alister, a tattoo artist from Borneo keeping ancestral designs alive in new forms; Pepa Torre from Cádiz, who threads her Spanish heritage through her New Zealand community; Ashok, an Indian photographer handing cameras to children so they can capture their own worlds; Sheetul, a Mauritian dancer moving to the timeless rhythms of kathak; Diego from Bahia, blending Brazilian and Kiwi influences into a vibrant creative language; Oriwa from Putaruru, bringing Māori stories to life through puppetry; and Sambatron, a joyous collective where people from every corner of the world connect through music.
Projected across seven screens, Ethno Chronicles invites audiences to step into the worlds of those who bridge cultures every day — to listen, reflect, and connect through story. The exhibition is both a celebration of diversity and a quiet meditation on what it means to belong, create, and share across cultures.
Ethno Chronicles is produced by Koké Films and hosted by the Nancy Caiger Gallery at The Meteor Theatre, Hamilton.
Exhibition dates: 12–29 November 2025, open Wednesday – Saturday from 11am-2pm.
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Hamilton City Brass presents Peter and the Wolf, an interactive musical adventure about a brave boy, a cunning wolf, and a few surprising animal friends.
Peter needs your help! Bring your toys along to match the characters: Maybe a bird, duck, cat, wolf, Grandpa, Peter himself, or even the hunters. The music tells the story and you will help bring it to life with your toys!
This is a concert for people of all ages – experience the magic of a brass band up close and personal, including the opportunity to walk right through the middle of the band while they play.
Volunteers do four-hour shifts wrapping presents for Centre Place customers in exchange for a donation. It’s a great opportunity for businesses to volunteer together as a team, or for individuals to get involved in a festive activity that also supports their community.
If you want to be a Christmas gift wrapper and wrap presents with Volunteering Waikato, please complete the application form.
