Woven
Web 28 Feb, Sun 3 Mar
Deepen your understanding of Te Ao Māori on a journey that blends ancient instruments, voice, waiata, dance, spoken word and projection.
Fancy a sojourn in the Hamilton Gardens or CBD? Catch a film, learn how to make a world-class G & T, or pay a visit to the most colourful wharenui you’ll ever see…
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Dates
The Art of Spirit
Sat 2 Mar
Craft your own personalised gin beverages using meticulously distilled essences and tinctures derived from the botanical plants.
Grassroots Trust Festival Hub Stage
Fri 23rd Feb - Sun 3rd Mar
Heart of the festival with free and live entertainment showcasing local talent every night. Come enjoy dinner and a show!
THE MYSTERY OF THE MUMMY’S CURSE
24 Feb, 25 Feb, 28 Feb, 2 Mar, 3 Mar
Festival favourites Apocalypse Lounge Room Break is back with a new mystery. Can your group of 4-6 sleuths crack the case in an hour?
Sculpture Meets Dance
24 Feb, 25 Feb, 2 Mar, 3 Mar
Encounter a contemporary dance troupe on a tour around the Boon Sculpture Trail in Garden Place and Civic Square.
This is Kiwi Indigo Festivals
Sun 3rd Mar
A mini festival within a festival - bringing together over 200 performers representing the many cultures that make up our community
Eagle vs Shark
Fri 23 Feb
Enjoy a night at the movies. Taika Waititi’s feature debut Eagle vs Shark is a quirky romance between wallflower Lily and awkward Jarrod.
Force of Nature
Fri 23 Feb
This gorgeous, rejuvenating performance of Aotearoa chamber music celebrates 100 years of vital conservation work of Forest & Bird
Captain Festus McBoyles Travellin’ Variety Show
Sun 25 Feb
Regularly compared to Monty Python and Spike Milligan, this award-winning vaudeville musical comedy it perfect for all ages
Boon Sculpture Trail
Open daily, 3 Feb - 31 Mar
With 23 temporary outdoor sculptures across eight public sites Hamilton Central will transform into an artscape for everyone to enjoy!
Spark Live
Fri 1 Mar, Sat 2 Mar
Experience an immersive multisensory story with things to touch, taste, hear, see and smell.
Wharenui Harikoa
Open daily, 1 Dec - 17 Mar
The most vibrant and colourful wharenui you will ever see is coming to Waikato Museum!