SkyCity Hamilton Christmas Tree Lighting Festival

Nau mai, haere mai. All welcome!
After the success of our first Waitangi Day Festival in 2025, we are excited to welcome our community back for 2026.

Brought to you in partnership between Hamilton City Council and Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum & Gallery, the annual Waitangi Day Festival brings together whaanau, performers, makers, and creators to celebrate culture, creativity, and the stories of our region.

We're building on last year's energy with a programme that celebrates our community. See below for the full schedule!

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Free (Entry fees apply for Air Playground)

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The Kings of Country Rock is a two-hour stage spectacular celebrating the music of two of America’s greatest country rock bands - the Eagles and Creedence Clearwater Revival. Part one takes audiences on a journey through the Eagles’ timeless hits, including Take It Easy, Desperado, Hotel California, and Life in the Fast Lane, all faithfully reproduced by world-class musicians. Part two shifts into high gear with CCR’s chart-topping classics such as Proud Mary, Bad Moon Rising, Have You Ever Seen the Rain, and Green River, capturing the raw energy that made them platinum-selling legends. More than just a concert, this is an immersive rock experience, brought to life by a cast of internationally acclaimed performers. Climb aboard Proud Mary and cruise down the Dark Desert Highway for an unforgettable night of 1970s country rock anthems that will have audiences singing along from start to finish.

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Find out what's on in the central city this February!

Join us for a vibrant city crop swap.

Bring along your surplus and grow and give:

Fresh produce - fruit, vegtables, herbs

Seeds and seedlings

Preserves (jams, pickles, chutneys)

Garden tools, pots books

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Zero Waste Harvest

No money needed just sharing, swapping and connecting.

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For more information contact Mel-twk.engagement@gmail.com

Te Whare Kokonga - 07 843 8811