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Our city centre comes alive with a year-round calendar of exciting events. From cultural festivals to live performances, from food fairs to sporting events, there's always something happening in Hamilton Central.

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Stories in the Garden

Come on a magical adventure under the trees in Garden Place for an hour of storytelling and games with characters from Enchanted Entertainment.

Lunchtime Live Music

Summer Live Music in Garden Place!

Out of the Wings

A new drop-in theatre group for our youngest actors!

2026 DHL Super Rugby

March Events Guide 2026

Find out what's on in the central city this March

Menopause the Musical

The laughter-filled 90-minute production gets audiences out of their seats dancing and singing along to clever parodies of beloved pop classics. It’s a celebration for every woman who’s ever experienced “The Silent Passage,” and for everyone who knows one!

You, Me, Everybody Band

You, Me, Everybody hit the road in 2026 for a national tour celebrating Midnight, their new album exploring the moment where one day ends and the next begins.

Hyoketsu City Sessions

Tizza playing at House on Hood

Jim Beam Presents - The Pre Party

Bridge to Homegrown

Hyoketsu Presents: example (uk)

Jim Bean Homegrown

Returns to its roots in the Mighty Waikato!

Blackcaps & White Ferns v South Africa

T20I Double Header

The Bookbinder

The Harmonic Resonators

Lenny’s Toddler Techno Tour 2026

In 2026, Lenny Pearce is bringing his globally renowned Toddler Techno Tour back home!

Bic Runga

New Zealand music icon Bic Runga announces the release date of her much-anticipated new album, Red Sunset, and an Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia national tour.

Guy Williams

Live in Hamilton

Volcano Comedy Show Feature Inquiry

Join scientist-turned-comedian Ben Miller for a hilarious hour exploring volcanoes, Hawaiian history, and more.

Oliver

Walk-Thru Balloon

A hot air balloon you can walk in

Soweto Gospel Choir

A concert that will fill your heart with joy.

Social Improv

Social Improv is an initiative adopted by Conor Maxwell (Project Allsorts Improv, Infinite Monkey Theatre) to provide a safe space to develop confidence, hone improv skills, and join a friendly community of actors.

Parade

Tony Award-winning Parade explores the endurance of love and hope against all odds.

K-Pop

The Royal Revue

Selene

There is stuff inside us. Wild stuff inside us.

ANZ Premiership 2026

AVIS Magic v Tactix

ANZ Premiership 2026: AVIS Magic v Tactix

Tom Scott

Next to Normal

Ages of Pages 2026

Ages of Pages returns!

The Rock Tenors

Resurgence - New Zealand Symphony Orchestra

Kirikiriroa Hamilton Zinefest 2026

Save the Date!

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

The Musical

Mataatua & Beethoven Opera in Concert and Piano Concerto

Tommy Emmanuel

World-renowned guitarist and master entertainer Tommy Emmanuel, CGP, is thrilled to announce an unforgettable tour of New Zealand in May 2026, including a special date in Hamilton on Tuesday, 19 May 2026.

Balloon Dog

The Pink Floyd Experience — The Wall Tour 2026

Coming May 2026, an unforgettable return of one of rock’s greatest masterpieces.

ANZ Premiership 2026: AVIS Magic v Stars

ANZ Premiership 2026: AVIS Magic v Pulse

Harlem Globetrotters - 2026 World Tour

100 Years of Thrills. 100 Years of Laughs. 100 Years of Joy.

ABBA

Thank You for the Music

Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical

Magic Men Takeover Hamilton

Alan Davies

Critically acclaimed stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and TV personality, Alan Davies, is delighted to announce an extensive Aotearoa

Georgie Carroll

Infectious

Running in the Shadows of Fleetwood Mac

Equifest

Creedence Clearwater Collective

Beatlemania on Tour

Royal New Zealand Ballet presents The Sleeping Beauty

Urzila Carlson

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