What’s On in Hamilton

Sun 6 Sep · The Barn, Claudelands

Hamilton’s weekly farmers’ market runs from early morning at The Barn in Claudelands with local growers, bakers and producers.

Sat 5 Sep · Claudelands

A preloved, vintage, upcycled and locally made clothing market on the corner of Brooklyn Road and Heaphy Terrace, part of the Slow Fashion September series.

Sat 5 Sep · Woodlands Estate

Dealers and collectors fill the historic Woodlands Estate with antiques and collectables from mid-morning.

Sat 5 Sep · The Op Shop on the Park

A morning car boot sale in the grounds of The Op Shop on the Park, with stalls selling secondhand goods and bric-a-brac.

Tue 1 Sep · Good Neighbour

A guided floral painting session at Good Neighbour, with a drink in hand and all materials supplied.

Sun 6 Sep · Biddy Mulligans

A relaxed Sunday afternoon gathering for Guinness drinkers at Hamilton’s long-running Irish bar.

Thu 3 Sep · Clarence St Theatre

The award-winning New Zealand singer-songwriter brings her Castle Hill album release tour to Clarence St Theatre.

Fri 4 Sep · Clarence St Theatre

A duelling-pianos tribute show pitting the songbooks of Elton John and Billy Joel against each other.

Sat 5 Sep · BNZ Theatre

A full tribute concert running through Queen’s biggest anthems at the BNZ Theatre.

Tue 1 Sep · Nivara Lounge

Nivara Lounge’s cabaret night turns to jukebox musicals, with local performers taking on the hits.

Fri 4 Sep · Mantra Lounge

An evening combining live music, guided meditation and a shared vegetarian feast at Mantra Lounge.

Fri 4 Sep · Waikato Museum

A free public talk with science communicator and behavioural ecologist Connal McLean on why invertebrates matter, featuring the 2026 Bug of the Year, the Avatar Moth.

Mon 31 Aug · University of Waikato

A public professorial lecture at Ko Te Tangata, the University of Waikato wharenui.

Fri 4 Sep · St Peter’s Cathedral

A lunchtime life drawing session exploring how artists and AI tools approach the same subject.

Sat 5 Sep · Waitakaruru Arboretum

A guided botanical watercolour workshop at The Sculpture Park at Waitakaruru Arboretum.

Sun 6 Sep · Waitakaruru Arboretum

A morning nature journalling class in the sculpture park, recording the first signs of spring on the page.

Sun 6 Sep · Gallagher Academy

The Harmony Waikato chorus performs its Rhapsody concert in the Gallagher Academy Concert Chamber.

Mon 31 Aug · Hamilton Central Baptist Church

A late-morning concert of songs drawn from stage musicals and film soundtracks.

Sat 5 Sep · Centre Place

A glowing craft and object art installation open to the public in Centre Place.

Sat 5 Sep · Garden Place

A guided walking tour of Hamilton’s central city street art, departing from outside the Hamilton Central Library in Garden Place.

Fri 4 Sep to Sun 13 Sep · Across the city

Hamilton’s annual celebration of its migrant and former refugee communities, with events held at venues across the city.

Tue 1 Sep · Hillcrest Library at Hamilton Gardens

Bring a knitting, crochet or stitching project and share the afternoon with other crafters, beginners welcome.

Thu 3 Sep · Glenview Library

The Mangakootukutuku branch runs its own afternoon craft and conversation session.

Thu 3 Sep · Good Neighbour

A music bingo night at Good Neighbour where you mark off songs instead of numbers.

Sat 5 Sep · FMG Stadium Waikato

The Waitomo Waikato FPC side meets Auckland at 5.05pm before the Livingstone Waikato NPC side takes on Canterbury at 7.10pm.

Thu 3 Sep · YWCA

A guided mindfulness and meditation evening suitable for both newcomers and regular practitioners.

Tue 1 Sep · YWCA

An evening of call-and-response mantra chanting and meditation.

Wed 2 Sep · Rototuna High

A weekly dance-based fitness class open to all levels at Rototuna High.

Tue 1 Sep · Waterworld

The hydro slides at Waterworld are half price every Tuesday from 4pm to 6pm.

Any day · Te Hikuwai Reserve, Flagstaff

A 30-minute walk suitable for all ages through regenerating kahikatea and rare ferns, with a self-guided tour available in the Nature in the City app.

Wed 2 Sep · Nivara Lounge

HaHaHamilton’s monthly stand-up night returns to Nivara Lounge with a line-up of local and touring comedians.

Wed 9 Sep · Gallagher Academy

A free-form lunchtime classical recital in the Concert Chamber.

Fri 11 Sep · Hamilton Northwest Baptist Church

The acoustic singer-songwriter tour stops in Hamilton for one night.

Sat 12 Sep · Claudelands Events Centre

The national bottle collectors’ show marks its 50th year at Claudelands.

Sat 12 Sep · Hamilton Gardens Pavilion

The Waikato Bonsai Club’s annual display of trees in the Chartwell Room.

Sun 13 Sep · Claudelands Events Centre

Ford owners and traders gather for the 30th running of this display and swap meet.

Sun 13 Sep · Eastlink Community Hub

A free open day with courts, coaching and gear available to try.

Fri 18 Sep · Mystery Creek Events Centre

The national motorhome and caravan show opens for its run at Mystery Creek.

Sat 19 Sep · Good George Dining Hall

Good George runs its own Oktoberfest with beer, food and live music at the Dining Hall.

Sat 19 Sep · Claudelands Events Centre

A day of African food, music, dance and market stalls at Claudelands.

Fri 25 Sep · Clarence St Theatre

The stage musical based on the animated series opens at Clarence St Theatre.