The Waikato Hospitality Awards 2026 'A Night Out for Hospo' are coming to the BNZ Theatre!
From outstanding restaurants and bars to exceptional chefs, baristas, and hospitality personalities - the awards are celebrating the very best the Waikato has to offer. on Monday 11th May 2026.
Tickets on sale now!
Everybody can sing. Like, not well, but literally. Why should being average at something stop you from doing it!? It hasn’t yet… Singing is good for you, it’s EASY, and Pub Choir is here to show you how.
Created and hosted by music witch, Astrid Jorgensen, Pub Choir is an ENTIRELY improvised, comedy music lesson. The show is a euphoric sensation that transforms a crowd of tipsy strangers into a legendary choir.
By the end of the show the YOU will be belting out a popular song in three-part harmony.
Don’t prepare anything! It’s not that kind of choir. You simply need to open your sound hole (your mouth FYI). Pub Choir will do the rest.
”Pub Choir” is a registered, trademarked term and is specific to our show.
Chart-topper Te Wehi, fresh off releasing his brand-new single I’m Home, announces his nationwide tour celebrating his upcoming album of the same name. This year, Te Wehi has teamed up with producer Kings to create Te Wehi’s debut album, I’m Home, out on May 1. This 15-track album will also see him launch his first ever headline tour across New Zealand and Australia.
Rooted in real-life stories, cultural pride, and deep whakapapa, his songs resonate with emotional honesty and authenticity. With no original intention of chasing fame, Te Wehi carved out his own sound and, in the process, connected with a genuine fan base that quickly grew across the country.
Te Wehi has always taken things as they come, taking pride in learning every part of the journey, a true reflection of his humble nature. Te Wehi’s self-produced sound has helped him dominate the charts and connect with thousands across Aotearoa and the world. His down-to-earth approach saw him consistently hold onto the number 1 placement on the Aotearoa Music Charts through 2025.
2025 was a huge year, taking his live performances to the main stages of Homegrown, Rhythm & Vines and supporting L.A.B for their recent AU and NZ tour.
The I’m Home NZ Album Tour kicks off in Kirikiriroa Hamilton on Friday June 12 at the BNZ Theatre.
Tickets for Te Wehi will be available to purchase by the General Public on Thursday April 9 at 2pm local time.
This May, Opus Orchestra presents a powerful evening of orchestral and vocal music, pairing a major New Zealand opera by Dame Gillian Karawe Whitehead with one of Beethoven’s most exhilarating works.
At the heart of the programme is The Journey of Mataatua Whare, a moving opera in concert telling the true story of the great wharenui taken overseas without consent and returned home in 2011.
Exploring history, identity, loss and return, this unforgettable performance features outstanding New Zealand soloists alongside the Waikato University Voice Programme Ensemble.
An evening of depth, drama and powerful storytelling you won’t want to miss
Orchestras Central’s Trust Waikato Symphony Orchestra joins forces with the Hamilton Operatic Society under the direction of David Sidwell and Simon Brew for a spectacular celebration of one of musical theatre’s greatest composers. Featuring some of the Waikato’s finest singers alongside a full symphony orchestra, this concert brings together an exceptional lineup of local talent.
Featuring 125 performers on stage, including the full orchestra, chorus, children’s choir, and soloists, this concert delivers a spectacular symphonic journey through Andrew Lloyd Webber’s greatest works.
The programme features beloved songs from The Phantom of the Opera, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, Sunset Boulevard, and more—along with seldom‑heard gems that shine in this rich orchestral setting. This rare opportunity to hear these iconic pieces performed with a full symphony orchestra is a gift for Hamilton and the wider community.
This event marks the first major performance by both organisations in the brand‑new BNZ Theatre, and anticipation is high for the spectacle to come. Don’t miss what promises to be a thrilling afternoon of music, light, and world‑class talent in one of Hamilton’s most beautiful new venues.
This concert will be audio described by Audio Description Aotearoa. Free companion tickets and guide dogs are welcome — please contact the box office for ticketing information.
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