Events

Session Times: 10am - 11am

15 November - Grand Debut with the Frozen Princesses

29 November - Superhero Saturday with Spidey and Friends

Jan 17th: Fairy Fun with Tinker Bell and Blossom the Unicorn Fairy

Jan 31st: DC Superhero Saturday with Batman and Wonder Woman

Feb 14th: Valentines Day with Rapunzel and Flynn Ryder

Feb 28th: Princess Day with Snow White and Sleeping Beauty

14 & 28 March - Characters TBC

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Please note characters can change based on availability. In the event of rain Stories will be held in the central city library. This event is brought to you by Love the Centre, Enchanted Entertainment and Hamilton City Libraries.

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Join us every Thursday from 7 pm for a fun night of trivia, laughter, and great prizes!

Bring your friends, test your brainpower, and enjoy delicious food and drinks while you play.

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Every Thursday | From 7 pm

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Every Friday from 7 pm till late for Karaoke Night at Patrons Bar & Restaurant!

Whether you’re a shower singer or a superstar, everyone’s welcome — come sing your heart out, enjoy great food and drinks, and start your weekend with good vibes!

29a Hood Street, Hamilton

Every Friday | 7 pm – Late

Drinks | Food | Karaoke

Free Entry!

Tag your singing crew and get ready for a night full of laughs, music, and fun!

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Time: 12.30pm - 1.30pm

Grab your lunch and head down to Garden Place for live music by great local musicians!

All live music sessions are weather dependent.

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Summer Line Up :

27th November - Teresa Michels - @soulti_

4th December - Sean Lurman - @sean_lurman

11th December - DJ KUDZ - @_djkudz

18th December - DJ TAZ - @tazy_hayward

15th January - Darze Keefe - @darz_music * * Postponed to 16 January** 

22nd January - DJ DEGEN - @dj.degen * * Postponed to 23 January**  

29th January -Sean Lurman - @sean_lurman

5th February - DJ JAE - @jaenzdj

12th February - Jess Ruck Nu'u - @jess_rucknuu

19th February - DJ GETMELO - @djgetmelo

26th February - TBC

5th March - DJ TW3AK - @__tw3ak

6th March - Rai Ringer - @hi_vibe

12th March - Jess Ruck Nu'u - @jess_rucknuu

19th March - DJ CYPHR - @cola_breaks

26th March - Dillon Makata

View a list of exciting events happening over summer in Hamilton!

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The GLOtron! pop-up show opens in December and will run over summer. It can be found near the Fun Zone on Level 1 at Centre Place, and was made possible with the help of Hamilton City Council.

GLOtron! brings together eight years of fabulously successful Glow Shows into one wild and whimsical adventure. It is a magical maze of glow-in-the-dark stories, which create an utterly original world for children to explore. It invites children to wander through its mysterious interactive stories and discover multi-sensory glow-tastic creatures and characters.

Each twist and turn through GLOtron!’s mysterious maze brings extraordinary sensations for the senses, from knife and fork lightning glowing in the sky, to being eyeballed by enormous giants or feeling the tickles of huge fluffy cylinders.

As children and adults alike enjoy this extraordinary storytelling, they also learn; playing number and word challenges as they move through this whimsical world.

The Glow Show’s mashup of science, education art, storytelling and puppetry has charmed more than 120,000 children throughout Aotearoa since it was created in 2017.

Suitable for whole family, ideal for 3- 12-year-olds

Experience lasts approx 40 minutes.

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Sat 24 Jan 2026, 10:00am–12:00pm
Sat 31 Jan 2026, 1:30pm–3:30pm
Sat 7 Feb 2026, 10:00am–12:00pm
Sat 14 Feb 2026, 1:30pm–3:30pm
Sat 7 Mar 2026, 10:00am–12:00pm

Circus in the Centre is back for summer 2026!

What to Expect:
Circus tutors who can teach you juggling, hula hooping, spinning plates, and more!
-A drop-in experience—stay for 5 minutes or the full 2 hours.
-Activities for all ages and skill levels.

Where: Lawn section, Garden Place, Hamilton
When: Starting Saturday, 24th January, 10AM – 12:00PM

Why come along?

It’s free, it’s fun, and it’s a great way to get active, connect with the community, and try something new.

No tickets, no pressure—just plenty of circus fun!

This event is hosted by the talented team at Black Sheep Circus Entertainment and has been made possible thanks to Sport New Zealand's Tū Manawa Fund, supported by Sport Waikato, Love the Centre and the Hamilton Creative Communities Scheme.

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

Friday, 6th February, 10:00 am - Friday, 3rd April, 10:00 am

Learn how to roar like a dragon, pounce like a cat and whinny like a unicorn! We’ll practice using our voice, faces and bodies to explore emotions and have fun!  Anyone from 18 months to 5 years is welcome to join us with their caregiver.

$10 per session or book for the whole term for $80.

Exact dates coming soon!

Nau mai, haere mai. All welcome!

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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Thursday, 12th February, 11:00 am - Saturday, 21st February, 2:00 pm

Presence, Vibrance, Resonance is a portrait series that brings together oil paintings, each representing individuals from the artist’s world. Executed in a classical oil painting style, the works are characterised by nuanced flesh tones, subtle colour harmonies, and timelessness.

This exhibition explores the expressive potential of traditional portraiture in our daily life context. Each painting captures more than a likeness—it conveys the person’s presence, and vibrance of their inner worlds. Together, the portraits form a resonance of human individuality, and quiet warmness of human network.

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The Nancy Caiger Gallery is open 11am-2pm from Wednesday to Saturday. If you’d like to visit this exhibition outside of these opening hours, please email kiaora@themeteor.co.nz

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Cheeky Events New Zealand host Hamilton Speed Dating.

7 - 9pm Biddy's Back Bar

ALSO CELEBRATING 21 YEARS OF THE RIFF RAFF STATUE AND 50 YEARS OF THE ROCKY HORROR
PICTURE SHOW!

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When: 7.30pm-11.00pm, Valentines Day, Saturday 14 February 2026.
▪ 7.30pm One Man Hit Squad plays a few tunes to warm us up.
▪ 8.00pm Sambatron brings the carnival.
▪ 8.30pm RICHARD O’BRIEN arrives, and with Mayor Tim Macindoe re-unveils the Riff Raff
Statue, and we all DO THE TIME WARP AGAIN!
▪ 9.00pm The Rocky Horror Picture Show screens, with performance by the Hot and
Flustered shadow cast.

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Where: Embassy Park, now the plaza for the new BNZ Theatre, south end of Victoria Street, The
Tron-Kirikiriroa-Hamilton.

WHY IS RIFF RAFF RETURNING, WHERE HAS HE BEEN?
The Riff Raff Statue left Embassy Park when it closed in October 2021 to allow the building of the new
Waikato Regional Theatre next door (now the BNZ Theatre). He was outside the Waikato Museum from
March 2022 to July 2024, but has been in hiding since then.
Riff Raff was uncovered and returned to the public space last week, in time for the opening of the Theatre
- it was not possible to keep him under cover from then until our celebration, but we all knows what he
looks like anyway.
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Return of Riff event hosted by The Riff Raff Public Art Trust with the support of Love the Centre, Trek N
Travel and Hamilton City Council.
Riff Raff Cam and new website hosted by The Riff Raff Public Art Trust and supported by BluTui, Central
Communications, Divoli and Foster Group.
Embassy Park 3.0 rebuild designed and built by Hamilton City Council, Jasmax, Foster Group, and the
Embassy Park Working Group of The Riff Raff Public Art Trust.

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Riff Raff Cam will be re-activated in time for the event, for the first time since Embassy Park closed in 2021,
keep an eye on www.riffraffstatue.org.
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Contact: Mark Servian, The Riff Raff Public Art Trust, mark@mcgillicuddy.org.nz, 021 888 469.

DEAR WORLD is a hybrid of stand up and theatre, but really that just means Danny gets to sit down for bits of it.

“Unsurpassed storytelling” The Age

“One of the most sparkling wits in the world” The Montreal Gazette

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NRL Harvey Norman All Stars returns to Aotearoa New Zealand in 2026.

Experience an event like no other on Sunday 15 February at FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton. With Men’s, Women’s, plus a mixed touch football match taking place, there is no better way to kickstart the NRL season.

Tickets are now on sale for NRL Harvey Norman All Stars.

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Tickets on sale now: http://spr.ly/6183CBljU

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Event Day Timings

Touch Football
⌚ 2:25pm NZT / 12:25pm AEDT
Māori All Stars vs Indigenous All Stars

Harvey Norman Women's All Stars
⌚ 3:30pm NZT / 1:30pm AEDT
Aotearoa New Zealand Māori Wahine Toa All Stars vs Australian Indigenous Women’s All Stars

Harvey Norman All Stars
⌚ 5:45pm NZT / 3:45pm AEDT
Aotearoa New Zealand Māori Tane All Stars vs Australian Indigenous Men’s All Stars

Fresh off two national tours and a YouTube comedy special, Blake’s bringing plenty of cheeky stories, sharp punchlines, and his signature charm across the ditch!

“Pavey’s stand-up delicately weaves elements of darkness and light, moving the audience to the brink of tears, before landing a hefty punchline that leaves them in (metaphorical) stitches.” – The Age

Get your tickets and come see why he’s more than just “that guy off TikTok!”.

Running time: 70 mins

Content warning: 18+, adult themes, coarse language

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

Saturday, 21st February, 7:00 pm - Sunday, 22nd February, 4:00 pm

ADHD – it’s so hot right now! Pōneke’s creative powerhouse Jo Randerson (ONZM) unpacks their diagnosis, neurodivergent parenting, sad songs, men taking their time, and so much more in this highly lauded “funny as hell” theatre extravaganza. This incredible mahi is so much more than a performance – it’s a revelation.

Jo Randerson has a brain that never stops and a fountain of restless energy fuelling their fiercely funny artistic voice. Who knew?! that this fountain was fed by something they had diagnosed in their 40s alongside their son: ADHD.

Jo has always lived life at high voltage. A true arts polymath, they have accumulated achievements, accolades, and acclaim as a PerformerComedianWriterActivistDirectorCuratorTheatremakerFilmmakerWitchClown, recently receiving the 2023 Topp Prize for comedy.

Jo weaves their punk poetic magic into a beautiful comedy about transcending labels and living with a voltage so high it’s going to blow the mains.

If anyone in your life likes to do things at 4x speed, do not miss this transformative comedy theatre event.

From the artistic voice behind Soft ‘n’ Hard and Banging Cymbal, Clanging Gong.

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Sat 21 Feb, 7pm

Sun 22 Feb, 4pm – this show is NZSL interpreted

Running time: 75 mins

Content warning: The show briefly addresses mental distress.

All performances are relaxed, and audiences may enter or leave at any time.

Suitable for all ages.

Movies at The Meteor is here!

Door sales will be available on the night for individual movies:

Sione’s Wedding: $10pp

Eagle vs Shark: $10pp

Or, click ‘book now’ below to buy a general admission ticket to see both films for $18pp!

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SIONE’S WEDDING

FROM 6:30PM

Meet best friends Michael, Albert, Stanley and Sefa; the ladies’ man, the good boy, the weird one and the party boy. They’re staring down the barrel of their thirtieth birthdays, but still act as if they’re sixteen; they get drunk, they chase the wrong women and they have a remarkable record of misbehaving and causing chaos at every wedding they attend. But now Michael’s younger brother Sione is getting married, and everything is about to change. Sione is their boy, the kid they used to look after, who grew up while they were still partying. And to ensure his big day isn’t spoiled by his boys and their idiot antics, Sione has issued an ultimatum; the guys all have to bring dates to the wedding. And not just any dates; real girlfriends, someone they’ve made a commitment to. They have one month. So just how hard can it be to get a date for your best boy’s wedding?

Year: 2006
Director: Chris Graham
Runtime: 97 min

Rating: M

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EAGLE VS SHARK

FROM 8:15PM

Love blossoms for Lily over double Meaty Boy burgers at mid-day when uber-computer nerd Jarrod comes in and leaves with free extra large fries. After gatecrashing Jarrod’s party and proving her skills on the game console, Lily goes down to Jarrod’s home town with him so he can settle an old score with a past school bully.

Year: 2007
Director: Taika Waititi
Runtime: 86 min

Rating: M

Movies at The Meteor is here!

SHREK

FROM 6PM

It ain’t easy bein’ green — especially if you’re a likable (albeit smelly) ogre named Shrek. On a mission to retrieve a gorgeous princess from the clutches of a fire-breathing dragon, Shrek teams up with an unlikely compatriot — a wisecracking donkey.

Director: Andrew Adamson, Vicky Jenson
Runtime: 90 min

Rating: PG

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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THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW

FROM 8PM

Sweethearts Brad and Janet, stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a transvestite scientist. As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker and a creepy butler. Through elaborate dances and rock songs, Frank-N-Furter unveils his latest creation: a muscular man named ‘Rocky’.

Year: 1975
Runtime: 98 min

Rating: M

Movies at The Meteor is here!

Door sales will be available on the night for individual movies:

The Fellowship of the Ring: $10pp

The Two Towers: $10pp

The Return of the King: $10pp

Or, click ‘book now’ below to buy a general admission ticket to see all three films for $25pp!

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THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING

FROM 1PM

Young hobbit Frodo Baggins, after inheriting a mysterious ring from his uncle Bilbo, must leave his home in order to keep it from falling into the hands of its evil creator. Along the way, a fellowship is formed to protect the ringbearer and make sure that the ring arrives at its final destination: Mt. Doom, the only place where it can be destroyed.

Year: 2001
Director: Peter Jackson
Runtime: 178 min

Rating: M

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THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS

FROM 4PM

While Frodo and Sam edge closer to Mordor with the help of the shifty Gollum, the divided fellowship makes a stand against Sauron’s new ally, Saruman, and his hordes of Isengard.

Year: 2002
Director: Peter Jackson
Runtime: 179 min

Rating: M

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THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RETURN OF THE KING

FROM 7:15PM

Gandalf and Aragorn lead the World of Men against Sauron’s army to draw his gaze from Frodo and Sam as they approach Mount Doom with the One Ring.

Year: 2003
Director: Peter Jackson
Runtime: 201 min

Rating: M

Saturday 28th February 2026
Event from 6pm with food stalls from 4pm
Garden Place
Free Event‍

Brought to you by Waikato Chinese Cultural and Art Centre, Love the Centre and SkyCity Hamilton.

If you would like to enquire about having a food stall at the event, please email info@waikatoweekly.co.nz

After entertaining 700,000 guests across the UK, USA and Europe, The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight is kicking off the first ever tour of New Zealand and coming to Claudelands!

In ethereal candlelit settings, this band of 13 classical musicians unleash effortlessly enchanting melodies alongside powerful walls of distortion. Witness the unexpected union of Classical music and Metal.

Performing the music of iconic bands including: Metallica, AC/DC, Rage Against The Machine, My Chemical Romance, Linkin' Park, SOAD, Guns N Roses, Evanescence, Aerosmith, The Cranberries & MORE!

“Every rock fan should see and hear this concert!”

“Entertaining from the first song to the last.”

“Perfect blend of classical bravado and hard rock!”

“It is a unique experience: the music, the show, the stage… something incredible”

Disclaimer: The Rock Orchestra and its events are not affiliated with the artists and composers listed. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Our live show may feature strobe lighting effects. If you are sensitive to flashing lights or have a medical condition such as epilepsy, please take necessary precautions.

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You’re Invited! 🌈
Join us for the Annual Celebration of our Tamariki – Hamilton Children’s Day

📅 Saturday 7 March | 10am – 2pm
🎉 Garden Place, Civic Place & Central Library, Hamilton
📅 Sunday 8 March | 12pm – 3pm
💦 BONUS Event at Fairfield Pools
✨ Two weekend events. Completely FREE.
A welcoming, safe space for families to play, laugh, and celebrate together.
Bring a picnic and thanks to Busit for providing FREE Hamilton service bus rides to our events.

Ladies, it’s time to embrace The Change with a night out full of uncontrollable laughter, uplifting celebration and shared sisterhood! The international phenomenon Menopause The Musical is back – touring New Zealand in March and April 2026.

Set in a department store, four women meet by chance while shopping for a black lace bra. Though they couldn’t be more different, they quickly discover a shared bond over memory loss, hot flushes, night sweats, mood swings, and much more. What follows is a hilarious, heart-warming musical journey through “The Change” — told with love, laughter and the greatest hits of the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s.

From the producer of Chicago the Musical and under special license from GFour Productions, winner of over 40 Tony Awards, Menopause The Musical has entertained more than 17 million fans worldwide, been translated into nine languages and performed in more than 500 cities. The show’s enduring appeal lies in its honesty, hilarity and heart — celebrating women everywhere and turning shared experiences into shared joy.

As creator Jeanie Linders said, the show was “inspired by a hot flash and a bottle of wine.” Decades later, it remains enlightening, enriching, and empowering — transforming audiences and turning strangers into friends.

Recognised as finalists for Best NZ Folk Artist at the 2021 Aotearoa Music Awards, the group has earned widespread acclaim, including a global audience after their song “Stranger” featured in Netflix’s Sweet Tooth.

Founded by Hamilton brothers Laurence and Sam Frangos-Rhodes, You, Me, Everybody has built a reputation for pushing bluegrass beyond its borders, blending virtuosic musicianship with contemporary folk and modern string-band innovation. Midnight captures the tension and possibility of life’s turning points, brought to life onstage through rich harmonies, bold instrumental interplay, and great storytelling.

“Acoustic, drumless, genius” – Roger Bowie The Midnight Tour sees the band bring their new album to The Meteor as part of a 12-date run across Aotearoa.

www.yme.nz

Running time: 120 mins

It’s gonna be bigger, better and like nothing you've seen before!

Claudelands Oval is about to transform into the ultimate hub of Kiwi music, hosting the largest all - New Zealand music festival… EVER!  Mark your calendars for March 14th, 2026, as we celebrate almost two decades of incredible music, good vibes, and unforgettable experiences. With seven massive stages at your disposal, you won’t want to miss a single moment!

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Yes, you heard that right, 7 STAGES!

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Expect an electrifying atmosphere, unstoppable crowd fun, and experiences that will stay with you long after the music stops. This isn’t just any festival; it’s a full-on Kiwi music takeover right in the heart of Aotearoa. With such an outstanding lineup, this will sell out fast! So secure tickets for you, your friends, and your family as soon as possible!

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Tickets on sale now!

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HYOKETSU PRESENTS:

INTERNATIONAL (UK) HEADLINER TBA

SAT 14 MAR

THE FACTORY HAMILTON

$20 EARLY BIRDS ON SALE NOW

Our UK headliner DJ will be announced soon. Prices will go up - lock in your $20 ticket now before they’re gone. This is your chance to secure the best possible price

After touring the world, including 40+ shows in the US, across Asia and The Middle East, and with a UK Extravaganza planned, it's time for the Baby Rave phenom to land back in the major cities of Australia and New Zealand, where it all began!

From January to March in 2026, with a little Surprise in May, the show that has been witnessed and adored by 100,000+ families in 2025 is setting its sights on some of Australia and New Zealand's most famous cities.

Hamilton - pack up the kids, get your dance kits ready, and save the date - it's time to RAVE!

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Red Sunset will be released on Friday, February 13.

Recorded in Paris during the winter of 2025, the album is now available for pre-order and is Bic’s first collection of all-original material since 2011’s Belle, marking a radiant new chapter for one of Aotearoa’s most beloved artists.

The album’s lead single and title track, "Red Sunset," is out now. A powerful torch song of longing and desire, it evokes the tumultuous emotions of being the one left behind. The song and album are co-produced by Bic Runga and Kody Nielson.

The Red Sunset Tour kicks off at Black Barn in Hawkes Bay on Saturday, March 7, before heading to new venues in Hamilton and Auckland: the BNZ Theatre on Saturday, March 21, and the NZICC Theatre, Auckland on Friday, March 27. Bic will return home to Christchurch to play the Isaac Theatre Royal on Sunday, March 29, followe by a very special show with the NZSO at the Michael Fowler Centre in Wellington on Thursday, April 2.

Bic Runga will be joined by special guest Silicon.

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Fresh from international tours, this unique show blends science and comedy for an unforgettable night at Te Whare Taonga o Waikato.

A new concert by 3-time Grammy®-winning SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR; celebrates songs and anthems of Nelson Mandela’s Freedom Movement in South Africa and the Civil Rights Movement of Dr Martin Luther King’s America.

Opening with a rousing program of South African freedom songs, the repertoire moves down through time to the USA, with beautiful renditions of the protest music of the Civil Rights Movement and more contemporary classics, including works by legendary artists Elvis Presley, Sam Cooke, Cynthia Erivo, Stevie Wonder and the one-and-only Aretha Franklin.

Formed to celebrate the unique and inspirational power of South African Gospel music, SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR is dedicated to sharing the joy of faith through music with audiences around the world, receiving critical acclaim and audience adoration for their powerful renditions of African American spirituals, gospel and classics.

Covering a range of experiences and performance abilities, Social Improv has something to offer people of high school age and above in all stages of their improv journey; especially those looking to improv-e their high school theatresports game.

When: Every second Sunday night from April to October 2026

Where: The Meteor Theatre

Cost: Free!

Exact dates coming soon!

With a book by acclaimed playwright Alfred Uhry (Driving Miss Daisy) and a rousing, colorful and haunting score by Jason Robert Brown. Parade is a moving examination of the darkest corners of America’s history.

In 1913, Leo Frank, a Brooklyn-raised Jew living in Georgia, is put on trial for the murder of Mary Phagan, a factory worker under his employ. Already guilty in the eyes of everyone around him, a sensationalist publisher and a janitor’s false testimony seal Leo’s fate. His only defenders are a governor with a conscience and his assimilated Southern wife, who finds the strength and love to become his greatest champion.

Daring, innovative and bold, Parade is filled with soaring music and a heart-wrenching story, offering a moral lesson about the dangers of prejudice and ignorance that should not be forgotten.

Running time: 150mins

PG 13

A young girl is watching the moon landings on repeat, entranced by those astronaut’s weightlessness
A bunch of teenagers are swimming under a lunar eclipse, lost in what might happen next
A mis-matched couple are watching a horror film at a drive in cinema, about to break apart

SELENE is a radical exploding of an ancient myth.
It’s about how we grow up living defined by our bodies, and about what happens when that changes.
It’s a story, a score, and a description of a film.

It’s a story about what we’re stuck in the orbit of.
It’s a story about the light sides of us and the dark sides of us.
And it’s about the stuff inside us. All the wild stuff inside of us.

It’s a story told by a solo storyteller and the audience who have gathered, accompanied by an epic electronic score.

Tickets coming soon!

Come along and meet 140 authors and vendors. You'll be able to buy books and have them signed in person. So many books waiting to be discovered... and your new favourite author is waiting to meet you!

You can also check out some of our incredible bookish vendors!

This event is suitable for all ages. Authors from both NZ and Australia will be attending and a multitude of genres will be available. Raffles, and merchandise will be on sale to support the charity - Duffy Books in Homes, including the Ages of Pages anthology books. These books are exclusive to this event and won't be available anywhere else.

Free entry!

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TOMMY EMMANUEL, CGP is a living legend in the world of acoustic guitar, celebrated for his jaw- dropping technique, innovation, and boundless musicality. He has enthralled audiences around the globe with his dazzling fingerstyle performances, and now, New Zealand will have the privilege of witnessing his mastery up close and personal.

“I feel like the Indiana Jones of the guitar world,” says the globe-trotting fingerpicker. “I’m on this wild journey, just making it up as I go, and I’m thrilled that so many people are having fun joining along with me.”

Tommy will be joined by the amazing Mike Dawes on his NZ tour shows. Mike is an English guitarist known for composing, arranging, and performing multiple parts simultaneously on a single guitar. He is regarded as one of the world’s most creative modern fingerstyle guitarists, with a repertoire spanning original viral videos and popular arrangements, alongside mainstream chart success performing with Justin Hayward of The Moody Blues.

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After nearly three decades of captivating audiences, The Pink Floyd Experience proudly brings back the legendary production of The Wall - an epic live reimagining of Pink Floyd’s most powerful concept album.

This breath taking tour recreates the spectacle of the original complete with the monumental construction and dramatic destruction of The Wall itself. It’s not just a concert; it’s an immersive journey through sound, light, and emotion — from isolation to transcendence.

Led by the commanding vocals of Stan Gratkowski and the seasoned musicians who have shaped this act for 28 years, this show captures the magic, precision, and raw feeling that defined Pink Floyd’s legacy.

You’ve heard the songs. You’ve seen the tributes.

But have you felt it - the pulse of the music, the surge of the light, the goosebumps as the first notes hit?

This tour promises all that and more with a full-scale visual and sonic experience, a monumental wall built and torn down live on stage, and a set of Floydian classics.

Prepare to be immersed, moved, and utterly blown away.

The Harlem Globetrotters are back return with a once-in-a-century celebration of 100 Years of Jaw-Dropping “No Way!” moves, 100 Years of “Wow!” and 100 Years Heart-Pounding Thrills!

The Harlem Globetrotters are coming to Hamilton with their most LEGENDARY TOUR EVER. From gravity-defying dunks to game-changing tricks, experience the team that redefined basketball!  This is history you can feel and a celebration of 100 years of over-the-top FUN with all-new surprises like the Golden Basketball by Spalding(R). This is a fan celebration from the moment you arrive with epic new pre-game magic, unforgettable post-game interactions, and the most fan-fueled experience in sports.  

This is your only chance to be part of The Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour.

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Critically acclaimed stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and TV personality, Alan Davies, is delighted to announce an extensive Aotearoa tour for July and August 2026, unveiling his brand-new show, Think Ahead. It marks his first visit to Aotearoa in a decade!

The tour will commence in Kirikiriroa Hamilton on Friday, July 31 before heading to Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, Tauranga, Ahuriri Napier, Pōneke Wellington, Ngāmotu New Plymouth, Papaioea Palmerston North, Ōtautahi Christchurch, and concluding at Ōtepoti Dunedin’s Regent Theatre on August 13.